Obituary of Mrs Nena Melendy of Thomson
Mrs Nena Melendy born Nena Groharing December 7 1886 died May 31 aged 40 years 5 months in Clinton Iowa lived all life in Thomson educated there and graduated Thomson High School 1904 married Kyle Melendy December 27 1906 survived by son Paul daughter Leona mother Mrs Groharing one brother Robert Groharing of Thomson two sisters Mrs W M Ker of Fulton and Mrs B R is of Thomson funeral at her home with Rev E P Schaioh in charge numerous floral offerings and services noted she was active in Parent Teachers Association Ladies Aid and several fraternal orders including Modern Stars Royal Neighbors Mystic Workers and Pythians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Melendy
Nena
Groharing
Richand
Sarah Groharing
Thorson
Jane Lamb
Paul
Leona
Groharone
Robert Groharing
Mson
W.M Ker
Fulton
Bris
Thomson
Christ
Tern Stars
Royal Neighbors
Mystic Workers
Ladies’ Aid Societies
N. T. Club
E. P. Schaioh
Winnie Holland
N. D. French
Wilbur Williams
Dune
York Community High School Plans For Next Year in Thomson
The report outlines school closing and upcoming preparations for York Community High School in Thomson. It notes crowding, equipment shortfalls in the Science Department, and noisy split classes in the gym. Faculty hires include Marian Mooney, Herbert Blodgett, Miss Brown, Mrs Chesnutt, and Prof Chesnutt with salaries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Thomson
Board of Education
West End
Marian Mooney
Clinton
Towa
Herbert Blodgett
Tarkio
Missouri
Miss Brown
Chesnutt
Sis
Local Notes From Argo Area Chronicle
Argo and nearby residents share news of illnesses and recoveries. Mrs. Fred Smith remains in serious condition after a recent stroke with nurse Miss Rider from Dubuque assisting. daughter Hoa plans not to attend Normal at DeKalb. Frank Carpenter recovering at home, feeling better after a long illness. Local gatherings include visitors Vern Warfield and families, and Telegraph incidents report two strangers in a Chevrolet Youpe who left a ditch after wedged near Lamb Bridge. Various visits, Chautauqua attendance, and community activities highlighted, along with the drowning death of G. R. Bliss of Sandier, Mississippi, noted as a respected county advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Miss Rider
Dubuque
Hoa
DeKalb
Sack
Charles i Wilt
Bed Nipe
Yates
James Foltz
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Jsauch
William Wagner
Lamily
Chadwick
Helen Kenyon
Lloyd Kenyon
Mt.Carroll
Madge Bowers
Delim Williams
G. R. Bliss
Sandier
Mississippi
Carroll County
Bliss
Mr Bliss
Charles Lamb
Madge Bowqis
Wilbur Williams
Velma Sack
Chloe Jenkins
Thomson
Argo
Shipping Association
William Gunther
Howard
A Fine Gift to The Review From Mrs Homedew
Mrs Elizabeth Homedew of Glen Falls New York sent a five dollar gift to The Review for the band boys and plans to visit Thomson this summer. The letter asks for work at Argo-Fa Cemetery and inquires about mail routes to Mt Carroll. Also notes Rose Waters visiting Chadwick and workers Leslie Fuller and Arthur Pape returning to Ebner after a vacation visiting relatives out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Homedew
Glen Falls
New York
E. Hamedew
Summer Place
Glen Falls, N. Y
Leslie Fuller
Arthur Pape
Ebner
Main Street Chatter in Stratton Town Notes
In Stratton the weekly chatter recalls neighbors and tasks from yard work to Chautauqua prep. Clergymen, postmasters, merchants, and residents like Sam Higley, Jackman, and Bill Adams figure in community antics, fund drives, and local schemes as summer plans unfold and people juggle duties and humor.
Rock Island visit shares game tips among players
Bill Strubb says he spent several days with Mike Dun deve at Rock Island. Will showed Mike some arts of the game and since returning home he has been passing increased knowledge to Bayard Cole using a pole stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Strubb
Mike Dundeve
Rock Island
Will
Mike
Bayard Cole
Card of Thanks From Kyle Melendy Family
The Melendy family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during a sad time and for the beautiful flowers honoring their beloved wife and mother. Kyle Melendy and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Melendy
Fifty Fifty Judgeship Vote Sparks Sleepy Ballot Moment
Twelve votes were cast in a Monday judgeship election as six judges and six citizens united to vote. A petition circulated for next year’s Chautauqua attracted 114 signers but was rejected by Cadmean organizers, leaving plans for a free gathering uncertain next year.
Beekeeping Wit Sparks Sharp Quotation From 19th Century
A concise quotation notes that bees do not lose temper and their stings do not provoke anger. The remark appears in a Boston Transcript context, reflecting 19th century humor about natural behavior and human reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Seventh annual banquet of Thomson Shipping Association draws full house
The Thomson Shipping Association held its seventh annual banquet at the Community High School with both ladies and men programs filling the gym and auditorium. N D French led the ladies program and Thomas Kustes the men’s. Ice cream and lemonade were enjoyed as attendees praised the event and look forward to next year’s gathering. Word arrives that Mr and Mrs W J McCoy of Julesburg Colorado will visit Aledo Illinois soon, returning west after a family funeral. Timely Quotation: Good resolutions may grow into good hoits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Shipping Association
Community High School
N. D. French
Thomas Kustes
W. J. McCoy
Julesburg
Colo
McCoy’s
Aledo
Illinois
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Nena Melendy
Eath & Milligan
Republic
Rancke & Switzer Thomson, Ill
J. M. Chesnutt
ORK
John Golden
van Bibber
Rose Waters of
Ely Coch- Tan
Bertholf
Sam Higley
Stratton Pasture
Mr. Collins
Preacher Schaich
Mr. Jackman
Schaich
Bill Adams
Chautauqua
Bill
Schaick
Band Boys
Herb
George Fotter
Dee St. Oress
Ruby St.Ores
Iive Martindale
Andy Sheridan
J Andy
Dad Stage Jr
Carpenter
Dad
Grocerman Smith
Plum River
Lanark
Ashdale
Kittridge
John Shoemaker
Rear Cemetery
John
al St.Ores
Joe Foltz
Bill Hawk Jr
Farmer Rush Carroll
Rush
Beth Houghton
Beth
Bob Dyson
St. Tours Cardinals
Bob
George Potter
Glen Sears
Glen
George v
Edward Wigglesworth
Conkey
Mith’s
Bob Berchardise
Dittmar’s Cream Station
A. F. Dittmar
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