Church Carnival Set For June Twenty Seventh
The carnival committee planned for summer events with Sunshine and Spark Plug appearing. A Believe-it-or-not side show and a minstrel show join a fortune telling booth and a Trip to Mara ride. Tickets cost five coins per show or season passes for twenty five cents. The event is June 27 at 7 30 p m in the church annex and basement. Junior C E B reports 21 present last Sunday and June 14 leaders are Virginia French and Zerctai Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Google
Mara
Tentaively
Jesus
Matthew
Junior C. EB
Viriginia French
Zerctai Potter
Children s Day Program Schedule and Practice Notes
Details of a church Children s Day program including scripture readings prayers songs and recitations led by Rev Langston Miss Holland Mr Adams and Junelia Gaar with children and choirs practice sessions set for Sunday school at 10 a m and a Tuesday evening program. notes indicate program on Sunday June 21 with next issue to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langston
Miss Holland
Adams
Junelia Gaar
Low Middleton
Geneva Kress
Harriet Isenhart
Juncr
Ruth
Virginia French
Lyle Shanatelt
Harry_ Psenhart
Arlene Adams
Lois Green
Loie Creen
Rev. Langston
Elis
Methodist Church Program and Meeting Notes
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with a 10 3¢ a m program to follow. Evening service includes scripture readings recitations songs and class exercises led by many named participants. The Ladies aid met at Mrs Hen Wagner's home. next meeting June 17 at Mrs Berman Frencke's with a 16 cent luncheon and a potluck supper planned by Morrells class On Timerm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morgan
William Wagner
Dorothy Lewis
Eleanor Stagg
Lows
Drorothy Turney
Lois Martindale
Janet Carpenter
Benediction
Hen Wagner
Berman Frencke
Iva Orentz
Jennie Collingon
Francke
Morrell
Alumni Fete Set At Thomson York Community High
Stage all set for the Thomson and York Community High Schools Alumni meeting to be held in the gymnasium Saturday evening June 13. A banquet will precede a program and business meeting featuring solos, duets, tap dancing and a vote for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson and
York Community High
Eymnasium
Christian Church
Phillip Switzer
Harriet Smith
Trene Schick
Mildred Bowers
Paul
Paul Wilt
Lime Sprinkling Signals Pests In Melon Fields
Local notes describe widespread lime application on melon patches to combat pests, a common remedy that has historically proven effective. Community reports include visits, cottage construction near Riverview, and plans by Clinton residents to lease land for additional cabins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markie Beck
Bil Nady
Lanark
God Hath Given All Ye Are My Friends Looking to Jesus Our Father's World Talk
A religious address by the superintendent explores faith and fellowship, urging readers to seek guidance in Jesus and to reflect on spiritual kinship within the church, framed as a devotional lesson. The speech emphasizes trust in divine providence and communal solidarity through worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Superintendent Benediction
Thomson Blues Defeat Ero Legion 13 to 1 in Erie
The Junior American Legion team, Thomson Blues, routed Ero Legion in Erie last Saturday 13 to 1 with strong pitching by Lewis and St. Ures. Lewin led at bat with three hits including a double, while Melendy and Wilt drove in runs. Next up is a likely double header against St. John's of Savannah with Galena this weekend still on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ero Legion
Erie
Lewis
Pom Legion
Galena
Galena Cubs
Lasi
Our Boys
Thomon Blues
Batte Royal
Thomson
J. Curtis St. Ures
Robert Lewis
Harry Miller
Melendy
Wilt
Lewin
Kenneth Cooper
St. John’s
Savanna
Birthday Party for Isabelle Prins Celebrates Eighth
A birthday party was held Saturday June 6 for Isabelle Prins daughter of Mr and Mrs Justice Prima celebrating her eighth birthday on June 7. Twenty five schoolmates attended with games and refreshments. Hostess received many gifts. Attendees included Lew Mactandale Harriet Brown Dorothy Lew Virginia French Arlyne Stores Martha French Arla Brown Ardith Potter Dorothy Prins Mary Wagner Virginia Morgan Elanor Stage Beatrie Brovkill Juneella Gaar Donald Frazier Alice Wilkerson Andrew Prins Mary Pring Isabelle Pros Wm Wagner Dickie Stage Norman French Fred wroharing Paul Gircharing George Morgan Janet Carpenter Iris Martindale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Prins
Justice Prima
Lew Mactandale
Harriet Brown
Dorothy Lew
Virginia French
Arlyne Stores
Martha French
Arla Brown
Ardith Potter
Dorothy Prins
Mary Wagner
Virginia Morgan
Elanor
Beatrie Brovkill
Juneella Gaar
Donald Frazier
Alice Wilkerson
Andrew Prins
Mary Pring
Isabelle Pros
Wm. Wagner
Dickie
Norman French
Fred, Wroharing
Paul Gircharing
George Morgan
Janet Carpenter
Iris Martindale
Locals Notes on Visits Picnics and Lincoln Tomb Dedication
Locals report visitors at the Ralph Trion home and Mrs. Orr hosting a Savanna picnic for OL Meth Aid Home children. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Cael Longenecker and family, and Mrs. Harry Morgan with her children visiting Ide McCullogh in Argo. Invitations go to Mrs. Thomson for Lincoln tomb dedication in Springfield with President Hoover on June 17, a major Illinois event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Aid Home
Chicago
Dave Hammond
A. E. Mitchell
Cael Longenecker
Slough
Harry Morgan
Virginia
George
Ide McCullogh
Argo
Morrison
Mr. Smaltz
Mm. Thomson
Lincoln
Springfield
Hoover
Illmuis
List of War Veterans Names From York Township
A long roster lists numerous veterans from War of 1812 to World War II era tied to York Township. It names Peter Atherton Elijah Bailey Joshua Bailey and many others, followed by a social note about Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins visiting Rock Island relatives and an upcoming grocery and meat market opening in Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Atherton
Elijah Bailey
Joshua Bailey
David Brown
Duhnathe Dunshee
Sardius Stuth Reers
Tomlinson
John Barrett
Veterans of
Ralph B. Atherton
Lucius Atherton
Amza Atherton
Sylvanus Atherton
James H. Ayers
John Aldeney
Henry J, Brown
T. H. Balcom
W. F. Balcom
Arthur Barrett Benj, Albert Barret
J. W. Barrett
Ruzeelt Bevens Almarion C, Burt Seneca Bristol
Noah Brown
Benjamin F. Brown
Nelson Hursley
Alva Cowner
Julia Cosner
A. J. Cosner
Charles Jenkins
Jenkin
Roh Mitchell
Rock Island
W. Hi. Simpson
Fameily
Tipton
Library Notes May 1931 Highlights Reading Activity
Library Notes reports 157 books read with 7 general works 12 adult field 24 school and 15 magazines taken out. 33 books added and 94 dollars in fines received with one dollar turned to the treasurer. Day open eight hours. Donations include Mrs Joe Witt three dollar value and Mrs Paul Lewis 110 copies of American Legion. Received a $100 check from Dr Mary Suger estate Catherine Adams lbranan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wiit
Paul Lewis
American Legion
Mary Sugner
Catherine Adams
Lbranan
Wayne Nason and Esther Smith Wedded in Clinton
Esther Smith and Wayne Nason of Clinton united in marriage at First Presbyterian Clinton at eight Friday morning. After the ceremony they left for an eastern tour and will reside at 706 Terrace Drive. Nason, Clinton High School graduate, has taught in Clinton. Wayne, Thomson High School graduate, has worked in Clinton for years. Local residents extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Smith
T. Wayne Nason
Clinton
First Presbyterian Church
Terrace Drive
Nason Wu
Clinton High School
Wayne 13
Thomson
Nason
Graduation and social events in Savanna area notes
Mrs Ormand Mudd plans to move to Vaina Ninos Gilbert Holland and Stary Potter attend Savanna graduation exercises with former classmate Paul Mah ondy also part of the class. A farewell luncheon for Dorothy and Martha Mudd is set for tomorrow two to four at Mrs John Hoy's date. Glendora Schade visits Clinton during vacation from bank duty. Mrs Sandaler, formerly Annie Zeerup, receives token from young friends. Mrs Mike Tucker hosts a 45-guest event and a lawn party in Clinton with Thomson guests. Mrs Lewis wins 500 and Mae Custis wins high in bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Holland
Stary Potter
Savanna
Paul Mahondy
Dorothy
Martha Mudd
John Hoy
Glendora Schade
Clinton
Arthur Depuc
Amd
William Sandaler
Sandaler
Annie Zeerup
Mike Tucker
Mente
Thomson
Roy Houghton
Bayard Lewis
John Carpenter
K. B. Carpenter
Virgil Wilt
Lewis
Mae Custis
Fulton
Community meetings and committee chairs listed
Lodges C B S meet on Thursday June 21 at 8 00 p m Royal Neighbors gather Tuesday June 16 at 2 00 p m Mrs Luella Gleason heads a committee with Pearl Kauffman Katherine Hawk Maude Ne Ginty Ben Carpenter Myrta Grohaving Mary Johnson and Grace Strauch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Luella Gleason
Pearl Kauffman
Katherne Hawk
Maude Ne Ginty
Ben Carpenter
Myrta Grohaving
Mary Johnson
Grace Strauch
Shipping totals and personnel listed for hogs calves
A listing notes workers and hogs with counts tied to a shipment. McNamara and Dykstra among others handled hogs while Weatherwan Louw Stark and Houwensa appear with calves. The document also lists ten hogs shipped by Jost Monday Smyth White & Hansen Barnhart Edison Holland and others, with dealer pairs such as Tousley & Son and Wm Bitlena & Wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Doe Dykstra
George Weatherwan
Louw Stark
Claud Houwensa
Jerry Wiebenga
John Cooper
Harry Gaar
Llnyd Smyth
White & Hansen
Fred Barnhart
Edison Holland
Jerry Wesbenga
Lou Michelton
Bitlema & Wait
Tousley & Son
Annual Meeting of Thom Son Shipping Association Held
The Thomson Ski wing association held its annual meeting Monday evening at York Community church school gym. Fred Smith presided as minutes were read by Secretary Rush Carroll. Re-elected directors include George Otions Fred Smith and N3 French. The See'v.Trew report and Tom Kustes shipping year summary were presented. The association has 158 members. yearly fiber dues were discontinued to aid small buyers and sellers. Average stock cars shipped yearly ranged from 65 to 100. A vote contest determined the preferred consignee. A quartet and Harriet Smith Sylvia Griswold Paul Wilt Conrad Tulhe performed. Farm advisors Roske and Shuman urged farmers to improve marketing knowledge. Directors plan reelection meetings next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ski Wing Association
York Community Hreh School
Atendance
Martindale Orchestra
Fred Smith
Rush Carroll
Whos Evern
George Ot'ons
v.Trew
Tom Kustes
Consignee
Harriet Smuth
Sylvia Griswold
Paul Wilt
Conrad Tulhe
Local News From Thomson on Weekend Visits
Fist of the week notes in Rockferns include visits by George W. Doden of Sterling with his brother Pred Doden. Mea Chas Welk of McCarroll and Mrs Arthur Pape of Thomson visited F A Steele. Mea Lloyd Niles and children returned from Maquoketa after a week with sister Elmer Mosher. Clyde family members spent Tuesday with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws Straud
Rockferns
Ioter
Virgil Marth
George W. Doden
Sterling
Hs Brother
Pred Doden
Mei Chas Welk
Mc Carroll
Arthur Pape
Thomson
F A
Steele
Elmer Mosher
Clyde
Charlie Giaharing
Club officers named at LoTgamzatun meeting
Esther Siareaner elected president and Wes Henberger named leader of the Low Specimen club at a Monday gathering. Helen Schleming named treasurer, Gloria Veet secretary, and Evelyn Schenter reporter. Members listed include Arlene Quachbourner Gladys Mest and Pyelyn Schremer. Meeting cadence set for the first and second Tuesday of each month. Cake and candy served. notes on attendance and future dates included. Memorial service attendance and local agricultural report referenced with broader historical context and entomology discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Siareaner
Pyelyn Schremer
4 H Clubs Hold 3 Good Meetings During Past Week
Members of Mrs Otto Switger s 4 H club met at her home last Thursday with eight named members and several visitors. Officers were elected including Lorraine Weatherwax as President and Ruth Carroll as Treasurer, with committees formed. Next meeting set for Thursday June 11 at Mrs Switger s home to begin new work. The Playful Stitchers 4 H club met at Mrs Ethel Lewin s, all eight members attended, planning five weeks of club work and reviewing winter projects for summer sewing. Meetings will continue at the leader s home each Friday at 1 30. Are 1 V Rohison s club gathered for organization naming Ellen Pollard President and Vern Wartindale Vice President, One Rabison Secretary, Aslane Atherton Treasurer, with upcoming meeting to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switger
Lou St Ores
Clara Hook
Frances Pirs
Lorraina
Harriett Weathermas
Prudence Groharing
Ruth Carroll
Viola Shelley
Roshe
Carroll
Velma Sack
Readon
Prudence Graharing
Louise
Lorraine
Frances Wd
Irene Roske
Mri Hl, & Engleking
Mt Carrol
Mra Switner’s. Vid
Leadler
Ethel Lewin
Theoday
Fune
M Op. Roche
Carenllabe
Ellen Pollard
Vern Wartindale
Rabison
Martindale
Aslane Atherton
Local visitors and medical notes from Savannah and Clinton
Paul Hath and his mother returned from Clinton Sunday after spending the week at the home of Mrs Louis Thompson. Mr and Mrs Albert Malsen and around Mrs F Golehaugh of Savannah were Sunday visitors at the FA Stele home. Sidney Brenneman was a patient at Jane Lamph Hospital Saturday and Sunday as he submitted to a fonalectomy performed by Dr Bigelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hath
Mother
Clinton
Louis Thompson
Mr and Wes Abhert Malsen
Ar Aund Mom F. Cgolehaugh of
Savanna
FA Stele
Sidney Brenneman
Jane Lamh Hospital
Ir. Bigelow
Spring Valley Community News Highlights and Events
Spring Valley Presbyterian church hosts a Children’s Day program Sunday evening led by Mrs AK McCullagh and Mrs Lloyd Durward with Mrs Ralph Irion in charge. Missionary society meets Friday afternoon at the church. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Edlund at Morrison hospital Friday. a death occurred Sunday morning. Glen Gray assists Mr Crawford on the farm. Ladies and society met at Mrs Robert Ross’s Morrison home midweek. Mrs Joseph Allen of Fulton visiting and repairing at the AK McCullagh home. Mr and Mrs Peter Agen and two children visited Sterling Sunday. A new well was completed at Spring Valley School by a firm from Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church
AK. McCullagh
Lloyd Durward
Ralph Irion
Saiety
Cecil Edlund
Morrison Hospital
Glen Gray
Crawford
Ladies and Society
Robert Ross
Morrison
Joseph Allen
Fulton
Woing
Paining
AK McCullagh
Peter Agen
Spring Valley
Clintom
Chadwick to Mave Band Concerts This Summer
Community band concerts in Chailwich are planned for Saturdays and Wednesdays from now until after the Fourth of July. The program includes Bubble Flower and Mille Ho, with Marlin Rime Weber and John Tripp among organizers. A charity event on Saturday night features a varied set schedule, seeking student and audience turnout to support local causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chailwich
Marlin
Rime Weber
John Tripp
Seeibers
Miso Flower
Mille
Spidman
Arthur Prats
Tita Foner
Favor
Birth of Ruth Carlie at Morrison Hospital
Mr ami Mes Ren Ollony announce the birth of their daughter at Morrison hospital on Friday January. The child has been named Ruth Carlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami Mes Ren Ollony
Im Oonght
Anesqni
Morrison Hospital
Janeth
Ruth Carlie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church OF Christ
Methodist
Chilren
Mary
Ruverview
McGinn
Eddie Beck
Mr. Reader
Johnnie Reader
Herman Francke
David Switzer
Roche
Parsons, Kan
Cus. Lesvens
Frank Brown
Niles
Ridge
Glen
Charles Groharing
Base Ball News
Baseball News
Junior Legion Baseball News
Mrs. Win. Grinwold and
Jamaly
York
Fred W. Carpenter
James Carpenter
Willam Cary
D. M. Cone
Seargt
H. Dunshee
W. B. Delano
W. G. Dunshee
Harlin W. Dunn
S. Dunn James H. Dyson
Albert
G. Durkve Lyman Ebllithrope
William Eddy
Richard Foster
Alonzo Fuller
Thaddeus Graves
Dan Graham Menry Grinnell Gillan Gleason
Jame
G. Uolman
Halla Hurd
Herman Holland
C Hollinshead
Arthur Hotchkis
Library Notes
Library News
Wayne Nason
Shipping Association
Thomson Shipping Association
Thomson News
Mea Lloyd Niles
Manifax
Maquoketa
Sinton
Chabwick
Mavenbaan Cae Inet Te Seth Phate
Dreyr Elen
Jiustice Prins
Wubhern View
Calvary Cemetery
Lnos
College of Agriculture
WP Bien
Stason
Moses
Lorraine Weatherwax
Farrier Weatherwax
Treas
Rohison
Tlt Club
Chadwick
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