Kenyons Travel To Callander And Dionne Quints Visit
The Kenyons recount a long trip from Freeport and Madison through Canada to Callander Ontario to see the Dionne quintuplets. They describe the town, the hospital, the famous doctor Dafoe, and a planned swimming pool complex. They note gate access for visitors, the Dionne home, and surrounding camps, then return via Rhode Island and New York with a total of about 728 miles driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG Kenyon
Canada
Freeport
Madison
Green Bay
Manistaque
Mach
Callander
Kenyons
Emilie
Yvonne
Matie
Cecil
Annette
Dionne Hospital
Date
Dr Dafoe
Dionne
Quints
Shei
Rhode Island
N.Y
Onlario
Locals Mr and Mrs Charles Urets Saturday Evening Init
Mr and Mrs Charles Urets and family were Saturday evening initiates in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Urets
Ors
Savanna
Untidy fragmentary notice of local residents and visits
Mary Cone has house painting underway. Mrs Maurice Strukhett and Paul visit Maquoketa with patients. Mr and Mrs Justice and Dwight Atherton with family spend Wednesday at his sister’s home in Charles Boots residence. Leman Swett family and John Hor family visit at Fred Doden’s. Joseph Strokhoff visits Farley for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice, Pring
Dwight Atherton
Cixter
Stors
Charles Boots
Leman Swett and
John Hor
Falten
The
Fred Doden Boane
Joseph Strokhoff
Farley, Wm
Aind
Win
Hawk Jr
Mire
Dagk Ualimaea
Charles Veen
Ben Manning
Pamill F
Wid
Frank Wires
Savanna
Assessor Figures Show Increase In Farm Property Values In York
Assessor Sharpe Carroll reports York township farms show livestock and equipment gains this spring. Horses rise from 620 to 685, value from 15000 to 17290 dollars. cattle and hogs also up in number and value. Autos increase to 23, trucks 22, with total value gains around $2,000 to $715,350. Local residents also host a large dinner in Savanna with numerous relatives. Harold Wilt sustains a broken arm after a pony fall, remains hospitalized as arm healing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sharpe Carroll
York Township
Sharpe
Tractor Overload Capsizes Bridge Over Johnson Creek
A T5-horse Caterpillar tractor, a Caterpillar dump wagon, and a large grader broke through the Johnson creek bridge east of the bluffs. Driver Les Meyers escaped injury while rider Charles Wells suffered a minor leg cut. The crew moved the gear to safety and lined up another tractor to clear the failed span. Officials warn a new bridge is needed and temporary crossing may come soon as work plans proceed.
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Johnson Creek
Bluffs
Les Meyers
Mt. Carroll
Charles Wells
McCarthy Improvement Coup
Thomson
Slade
Ashpole
S.C. Campbell
Frith Township
Christian Life Sermons Planned by Rev Todd
Churches announce Sunday services with Rev David E Todd preaching this summer on The Christian Life. Next Sunday he introduces the theme and will, in upcoming weeks, cover practical aspects of living the Christian life. Sermons over five weeks include June 14 The Christian Life June 21 What Shall We Do On Sunday June 28 A Sermon For Children July 5 Patriotism And Religion July 12 A Sermon For Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Todd
Children’s Day Program Promised At Local Baptist Church
Sunday school at 10 a m. The Children's Day program is set for next Sunday evening at 7 30 at the church with a complete program listed elsewhere. A Sunday school social will be held next Tuesday evening at the Will Griswold home. The social was postponed last Tuesday due to rain. The Livewires will rehearse tomorrow night with Mr and Mrs Dan Sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Will Griswold
Dan 'Sack
Methodist Church Day Program Scheduled for Sunday
The Chisten's Day program will be held Sunday at 9 30 in the morning. The full program is available elsewhere. No preaching service will be held as the pastor is away in New York.
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Chisten
New York
Merry Sewers organize at Ideal church meeting
The Merry Sewers held their first meeting June 4 at the Ideal church. Officers named include President Della Isenhart, Secretary Blanche Levi, reporter Mabelle Manning, and Recreational leader Harriet Isenhart. Members listed are Elvise Remmer, Jean Rawlins, Blanche Seim, Derl2, Harriet Isenhart, Fern, Meira Holmquest, Helen Hans, Miaehelle Manni leaders Mrs. Grace Seim and Mrs. Margery Peters. Next meeting June 11 with program on singing, roll call, work plans, last minutes, seam demonstration, teeth care, cutting of sins, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Sewers
Ideal Church
Della Isenhart
Blanche Levi
Mabelle Manning
Harriet Isenhart
Elvise Remmer
Jean Rawlins
Blanche Seim
Derl2
Fern
Meira Holmquest
Helen Hans
Miaehelle Manni
Grace Seim
Marge
Among the Sick and Births in Freeport list of names
Mrs Eddie Williams remains ill with high blood pressure while Raymond McNamara undergoes an operation and recovers. Lucila Hartman and several others are confined at home. Births report: Reeves Kratz and Donald Reeves Kratz born Thursday in Freeport. George Creighton, John French families noted. Darlene Creighton visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Williams
Raymond McNamara
Lucila Hartman
Henry Hartwen
Iansutts
Dorothy Prins
Foster Stars
Leis Middleton
Maurice Bolhoos
Hearcita Sikkema
Wesley Reynolds
Rey Reynolds
Wesley Reynolds Jr
Reeves Kratz
Freepitt
Donald Rerees
Brn Thoreday
Jane
Deadnesseapital
Freeport
Storm damage hits house and creek bank during Sunday incident
A severe weather event caused a house collapse after a storm Tuesday morning. The west wall and roof supports suffered damage while the chimney loosened. Residents and visitors from Clinton and nearby areas observed extensive destruction, with a family reunion later noted at Frank Wires’ Savannah home.
Community Building and Remodeling In York Township
Community improvement features in York Township include library activity with books borrowed and fines, local home construction in progress on the old stone house site, and multiple remodeling projects. Residents Bart Green, Willard Welch, and Mrs. Welch visited Sharon, Wisconsin, while Demaree and other families upgrade homes and foundations.
Christian Endeavor Presents Diamond Comedy at YCHS Gym
Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church stages a three act farce titled Diamonds by Mabel Conklin Allyn at Y.CHS Gym Friday at 8:00 pm. The play features with Pegs and a missing diamond, a jealous wife, mistaken trust, and a humorous pursuit. Admission is twenty cents for adults.
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Mabel Conklin Allyn
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Percy
Peggy
Kate Drummond
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings
Greggr Potter has been busy building a mene pack on the truck. JMne and Mrs Emil Brach and son Nethe Bake or Sunday oxen visit the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Grobarine. Alvin Biekma of Fallen vis at the emrs of Mr and Mrs Cargree Pedheus Monday night and Tuesday. Eehie and Bobby Carr of Detroit Mich ate visiting the home of Teant andounes Mr and Mrs Jack Uaifman and family. Mr and Mrs Nay Lombard and son Rey of Stephane were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leman Swett and a family.
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Frank Wires
Savanna
Chas. Deets
Wm. Hawk Jr
and Mirs
Jack Halfman Mily
Thomson
Robert and
Edgar Carr
Detroit
Mich
Bernard J. Manning
Irvin Senneff
Ideal
Isadora Manning
Morrison
Tack Manning
Sterling
Greggr Potter
Alvin Biekma
Fallen Vis
Emrs
Mrs. Cargree Pedheus
Eehie
Bobby Carr
Teant
Jack Uaifman
Nay Lombard
Rey
Stephane
Leman Swett
Resume Work At Lock 13 On Thursday
Historical note describes work resuming at Lock 13 on Thursday amid a water area disruption and dam concerns. It mentions a scheduled start, base closure timing in March, and delayed activities. The passage references vehicles, weather, and local placements with unclear OCR text about parcels or properties and Mississippi alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
Ed Tees ‘Park
Lyle Williams and Vera Smith United In Marriage
Lyle Williams and Vera Smith were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Savanna on a Wednesday morning with Rev. Lynwolk officiating during a double wing ceremony. The bride wore blue silk organdy and carried sweet peas and delphinium. she is a teacher from Savanna with strong local church ties. The groom is a Thomson native employed by the railroad. After a motor trip to the Ozarks the couple will reside at the Louis Strauch house and begin their new life together.
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Westen Smith
Atint
Devio Willtime
Ud Wiliams
Thomson
Savanna
Lynwolk
Leonard Stage
Louis Strauch House
Williams
C. M
St. PB Ralroad
Ebner
Royal Loghbors Meet Tonight and TNT Club Fry
A club notice shows Royal Loghbors monthly meeting set for Tuesday in Mildred Densmore’s hall with Emma Sipe and Lewis named among organizers. TNT Club Lookout committee plans a double fry at Chinn church annex on June 13 at 1 PM. doughnuts from Gruharing and church car orders can be arranged via Mrs. Nettie Baker. Memorial verse recalls husband and father who died two years ago on June 16, 1934. family expresses deep remembrance and love.
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Stas Abe
Phursdey
Royal Loghbors
Mildred Densmore
Nettie Baker
Softball League Sets Season Start and Schedule Meeting
Local six team softball league captains will meet Saturday night at 80 in the stadium office to draw up the summer schedule. All captains and interested parties urged to attend as plans for entertainment and the season’s start are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorms Brown
Bea Aie Wibner
Bob Lewis
Johnnie
Aif
Lotz Family Parents At Lanas Observed
Readable fragments note Lotz family members at Lanas, with references to parental figures and unclear context. Contains limited names and place hints, suggesting a brief society item or notice about family presence in the town.
Local social notices list Sack Manning families visiting
Sunday gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Dan Sack, Harrell Smith, and Bernard Manning with daughters Mae and Jeane visiting from Feltey and Merten. Guests included Mrs Me and Mr Beodla Bedhets, Paty Si Sains, and many others. Ed Hinds sent word from Los Angeles of progress, while Oak Peterson and Carl Petersen hosted summer guests with Arse and Clinton connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Heinze
Carl Petersen
Anderson
Roy Kehl
Parents Cooperation Sought by Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster David E. Todd appeals for parental help to sustain the Boy Scout program this summer. He cites Scoutcraft training, patriotism, and character building as core aims, urging parents to remind boys of Monday library basement meetings and to fund registration fees, magazine subscriptions, and weekly camp costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Todd
Iself
Boy's Life
West
Ivan the Beys
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Mary Cone
Maurice Strukhett
Oh Paul
Maquoketa
Lloyd Smith
Visi
Thomas Cheatum
Roy Heitman
Ma. Chapman
Harold Wilt
Harold
Virgil Wilt
Seon
Jrups
Christian
Methodist
4-H Club
Geeree Creighton
John French
Clinton
Darlene Creighton
Helena
Will
Orville
Htc
Howe
Justice Prins
Andrew
Watt Hawk, Sr
Lee Thompson
Sri Saaeca
Wutek
Neon
Aedes Jomabinn
Wang
Hein
Library Report
Bart Green
Willard Welch
Sharon
Wis
Mr. Welch
Mrs. Welch
N. D. French Farm
X. 2
Rush Carroll
Yorkstownship
N. DL
Harry Gaar
Demaree
Leonard
Cate
Ifa Cate
Efi Rik
Dlair
Blair
Bepus Dehe
Christian Endeavor
Y.chs
Drummond
Phil
Ed Lorrance
Hei
Peyey
Phil‘ommiead
Ian Demaree
Kate Vronmend
Bevink Gaar
Bec Shane
Beatrice Brockitt
Bob Cate Shane
Dorothy Horsdren
Jmne
Emil Brach
Mrs
Robert Grobarine
Lyle Williams
Vera Smith
Dion Tye Bell
Damehten
Ofwed
Mary Muargavel
Mr and Ms Chandos Deuts Wery Jawnark Visituis Om Afondas
Methodist Church
Aml Father
Ani
Lotz
Lanas
Mra
Teper
Dan Sack
Harrell Smith
Isaders Manning
Mortison
Annie i
Bernard Manning
Ehann
Paty
Sains
Demaths
Iyo
Kegs
Jeanne
N Hanney Ord Os Pen Myers
Drs Hohe Eng
Mr. Nature
Merten
Tiaus
KL Cl Russell
Weal Methodist Church
Wesley Sack
Sauchter Ware
Park School
Savata
Otto Sxitzar
Ed Hinds
Los Angeles
Varrous Plates
Washington
Calternig
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