Harridge Spangler Nuptials
Miss Mary Helen Harridge daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harridge of Ustick married Harold Spangler son of Mrs Ethel Spangler east of Thomson in a home ceremony officiated by Rev Ralph Kofahl of Evie Methodist. Attendants were Cathryn Harridge and Leon Spangler. The couple planned to live with the groom's mother and manage the farm after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Harridge
John Harridge
Ustick
Harold Spangler
Ethel Spangler
Thomson
Ralph Kofahl
Evie Methodist Church
Cathryn Harridge
Leon Spangler
Albert Greide
George Schaver
Alice Harridge
Doden clan holds annual picnic at Sterling
The Doden family held their annual reunion Sunday at Lawrence Park in Sterling with fifty six attendees. John G. Doden was elected secretary and will appoint the next year’s committee. The group voted to hold next year’s reunion at Point Rock park in Mt. Carroll on the third Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doden
Lawrence Park
Sterling
John G. Doden
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
George W. Doden
Gallentin
Mattie Doden
Clifton Hartman
Lena Iler
Ed Benters
Russell Williams
Frank Kahler
Merle Doden
Morrison
Emory Doden
Toulon
Fred Doden
Thomson
Warren Benters
Savanna
William Oncken
E Pood Gipe
Milledgevil
Joe Grim
Paul Grim
Adolph Doden
Lawrence Doden
John Doden
George Doden
Neal
Shower honors bride to be Miss Harriett Weatherwax
Pre nuptial shower for Miss Harriett Weatherwax hosted at the John Cooper home with Miss Gladys Cooper and Mrs Eugene Murray. Guests enjoyed court against games, prize winners shared gifts, and a two course lunch was served to a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Weatherwax
John Cooper
Gladys Cooper
Eugene Murray
Dan Sack
Glendora Schade
Mary Sheridan
Miss Weatherwax
Ethel McNamara
Lucille Stickel
Prudence Groharing
Paul Wilt
John Smit
Lawrence Weatherwax
Mary Taylor
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Harriet Weatherwax
Funeral Rites Held Friday for Mrs Hamstra
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Hamstra of north of Morrison were held Friday at 1 30 p m in the Sikkema funeral home and 2 p m in Trinity Reformed church Fulton with Try Mollema officiating. Miss Ruth Temple played piano, Mrs Everett Renkes sang two hymns and flowers were arranged by Mrs Richard Vogel and Mrs Claus Ten Boer. Pallbearers were Mino Kooi Clarence Bolhous Marvin Hamstra Ernest Hook Harold and Wilbur Slager, all nephews. Interment followed in Fulton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamstra
North of Morrison
Sikkema Funeral
Trinity Reformed Church
Fulton
Try. H. Mollema
Ruth Temple
Everett Renkes
Jesus
Richard Vogel
Claus Ten Boer
Mino Kooi
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson
Marvin Hamstra
Morrison
Ernest Hook
Sterling
Harold
Wilbur Slager
Chadwick
Fulton Cemetery
Hussey to Attend International Rotary Convention
Dr and Mrs L B Hussey left Friday for Denver Colorado where Dr Hussey the newly elected president of the Rotary club of Savanna will attend the International Rotary convention. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolhous and daughter Marilyn visited Sunday afternoon in the Chas hamstra home northwest of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hussey
Denver
Colo
Hussey
Rotary Club of
Savanna
International Rotary Convention
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn
Chas. Hamstra
Morrison
State Supreme Court Upholds Fulton School Case
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing mandamus petitions seeking to detach from the Fulton Community High School District and attach to Erie and York districts. Petitioners argued district population rules. court likely left population clause intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Fulton
Illinois State Supreme Court
A. J. Scheineman
Whiteside County
Fulton Community
Press Association
Springfield
Adam Aitken
Asher Snyder
Co. Supt
R. M. Robertson
Fulton High
Erie Community
York Community
Carroll County
Scheineman
Circuit Court
Ustick Township
York
Garden Plain
Union Grove
Erie
Morrison Law Firm
Ramsay, Bull and Yost
Supreme Court
Main Street Resurfacing Under Way After Weather Delays
Workmen resumed surface work on the local main street from Route 80 to beyond Mrs Don Hall's house. A C Johnston and Son Co of Joliet handles bituminous surfacing with major effort between the railroads tracks and the business district. The engineer calls the west-from-track section in good condition and aims to finish by early next week with local men John Ashpole and John Rice employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hall
A. C. Johnston and Son Co
Joliet
John Ashpole
John Rice
Interested Buyers Seek Thomson Home Preserve River Life
Mr and Mrs Pete Jurgvenson express strong interest in settling in Thomson after enjoying the town. They have looked at homes here and prefer the river and fishing, hoping Thomson becomes their permanent residence after their current days on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Jurgvenson
Thomson
Dog Control Notice From Village Board
Dog owners must keep dogs at home or on a leash. Reports describe dogs running at large and snapping at pedestrians in gardens. By order of A W Pape president of the village board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Pape
Weekend church services and postponement notice
The bulletin lists Baptist services at 0 30 and 10 30 Sunday School, Catholic mass at 9 00 and church school at 10 00. Rev Clarence Ploch is minister. No preaching service this Sunday at the local church. The Wednesday picnic is postponed due to measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ploch
Sunday Services and C EF Meeting Recap
Ideal Sunday school at 10 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Rev Sword pastor Blanche Seim led C FE meeting last week A vocal duet was given by Mr and Mrs Hiram Green
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Blanche Seim
C. FE
Hiram Green
Fair Haven Church Announces June Activities
Fair Haven church schedules include Rev. Paul Farley as pastor with a midweek service at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday June 20. An E L C E social is planned Friday at the John Larson home, followed by Sunday services June 22 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. E L C E led by Marjorie Voeckel and an 8:00 p.m. sermon. A daily vacation Bible school runs June 23 to 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., inviting children of school age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
John Larson
Marjorie Voeckel
Fair Haven
Unsung Heroes of Our Valley honored in worship
The article notes morning worship led by T. Stuart Cleworth on Sunday June 22 at 8:45 with inclusive calls to active participation. Charles Reynolds Matheny is highlighted as the Unsung Hero of Our Valley, a Prairie State pioneer influential in local social political and religious life. Church school follows at 9:30 with Mr. Harry Gaar presiding devo tions and a discussion on The First Conference of World Missions inaugurating a series of related gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stuart Cleworth
Charles Reynolds Matheny
Prairie State
Harry Gaar
Conference of World Missions
Oxford
Thomson Roads Hit by Recent Rains and Oil Work
Roads in Thomson are very bumpy due to recent rains and oil on the west main street which is largely closed on one side. Residents park cars in neighbors’ lawns and vacant lots while navigating wandering routes to garages. Grading of other town roads after oiling is completed will be welcomed by taxpayers and homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
West Main Street
Scouts To Visit Frances Shimer In Mt Carroll
Local girl scout troops plan a July 3 trip to Frances Shimer college Mt Carroll for an eight week summer course. Brownies meet at 11 AM and Intermediates at noon while all members are urged to attend. Mrs George Mort visits sister Mrs Ellen Mowry in Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Frances Shimer College
Mrs
George Mort
Ellen Mowry
Alfred Smith Runs Busy Royal Blue Store in Thomson
Alfred Smith enjoys strong business at the Thomson Royal Blue store with frequent customer lines. His three decades in the Thomson grocery trade have built a loyal clientele, and the shop offers a full stock to meet local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue
Thomson
Alfred Smith
Thomson Royal Blue
Alfred
Fred Miller Cracks Weeds on Route 80 This Week
Fred Miller and his crew worked along Route 80 cutting weeds despite multiple rain interruptions. He plans to merge the weed cutting with farm work and credits using a tractor on his farm for making the effort feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Rt. 80
Fred
Route 80
Local Fishermen Reel In Large Northern Pike
Northwest of town this spring local fishermen report several northern pike. Oscar Kraft caught a large specimen recently measuring about 21 inches in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kraft
Otter Bluff School celebrates 100th birthday in town gathering
A crowd of 250 to 300 attended the Otter Bluff Hollinshead school centennial amid showers and picnic meals. Former pupils and teachers from Thomson area joined in, with Miss Elizabeth Church directing programs and others aiding with music and talks about early river days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Bluff
Hollinshead
Thomson
Immerate
Pete Wiersema
Elizabeth Church
Pearl Lockhart
Miss Church
Bertha Thomson
B. J. Snyder
Atty
C. McMahon
John Hollinshead
Alexander McKenzie
W. Hanson
D. E. Hollinshead
L. A. Abbot
H. B. Price Farmer
R. M. Robertson
Laura Wilson
Local WeddingJoy at Mt Morris for Curley Holman Pair
Margaret Louise Curley and Tomlinson Holman wed in a double ring ceremony at First Lutheran Church Mt Morris officiated by Dr C H Hightower. Music by Mrs Charles Ross and Robert Gloss accompanied the bride carried by Faustina Curley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise Curley
Tomlinson Holman
First Lutheran Church
Mt. Morris
C. H. Hightower
Charles Ross
Robert Gloss
Faustina Curley
Dresed
Frances
T. E. Cain
Miss Boone Cain
Ruth French and Edward Smaltz wed in Thomson home
Ruth French of Thomson and Edward E Smaltz of Fulton were married Tuesday at 2 40 in the French home. Rev T Stuart Cleworth officiated with vows to Lohengrin music. The bride wore white silk organdy with pearl jewelry from her grandmother and carried white rosebuds. A reception followed and the couple left for a trip to Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth French
Thomson
Edward E. Smaltz
Fulton
N. D.french
J. J. Smaltz
T. Stuart Cleworth
Community Church
Lohengrin
H. S. Peck
Virginia French
William Snyder
Lloyd Smith
Emil Brach
Dorothy Gaar
J. J. Smualtz
Yellowstone Park
Ruth
N. D. French
Local clubs schedule meetings and events for June
The Chat-a-while club postponed last Tuesday’s party plan. The Argo 500 club will meet June 26 at Mrs. R I Houghton’s home. Royal Neighbors adjourned June 17 due to small attendance. Home Economies group tohold picnic supper June 20 at Old Mill Park Savanna. T N T club Guest Day set June 25 at Miss Elsie Tousley’s home with entertainment by Mrs. Curley and Mrs. Whitney. Bake Sale June 21 at Main Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500 Club
R. I. Houghton
Royal Neighbors
Old Mill Park
Savanna
T. N. T. Club
Elsie Tousley
Lynn Curley
Ernest Whitney
Harry Gaar
Main Street
Will Elect Directors At Grade School
Five directors will be elected to Thompson’s new consolidated grade school district. The vote is set for Saturday June 21 at the Thomson grade school with nominations 6:30 to 7 p.m. and the election 7 to 8:30 p.m. Current board members are Harry Diehl Emil Brach Lyle Williams Harry Gaar and G A Smith. Bristol district residents may also be eligible to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Harry Diehl
Emil Brach
Lyle Williams
Harry Gaar
G. A. Smith
Bristol
Marker planned for first Otter Bluff school site
In Ustick township the Otter Bluff school district 107 marks its 100th anniversary with a plan by the Matick town board to place a permanent marker at the site of the township's first school founded in 1841. The type of marker is undecided and installation likely after the September school year begins, allowing all township schools to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Bluff
Ustick Township
Matick Town Board
O'ter Bluff
Ustick
Bielema Family Welcomes Daughter Carolyn June
Mr and Mrs Martin M Bielema of Danvers Illinois announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn June born Tuesday June 10 at Brokaw hospital Normal Illinois The baby’s father formerly taught at the local high school and is the brother of Mrs Clarence Bolhous
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Bielema
Danvers, Ill
Brokaw Hospital
Normal
Ill
Carolyn June
Bielema
Clarence Bolhous
West Branch Village Debates Well Repair Bill
Db. E. Edwards of West Branch Iowa appeared before the village board to explain charges for work on the village well. He described the extensive labor needed to restore the well to first class condition and the costly unanticipated problems faced. Arrangements are under way to pay the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Edwards
West Branch
Iowa
Plans For Northwestern Illinois Sunday School Convention
Clarence Bolhous attended a meeting at Newton Reformed church last Monday evening to discuss plans for a Sunday school convention next fall for the Reformed and Christian Reformed churches of northwestern Illinois. A series of meetings progresses for the district's first event, with churches from Whiteside Stevenson Winnebago and Ogle counties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Newton Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Churches
Northwestern Illinois
Whiteside
Stephenson
Winnebago
Ogle
Shower honors Ruth Harriett French in Clinton home
Mrs. Wallace Lum and her daughter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ruth Harriett French on Friday evening June 13 at their Clinton Iowa residence. Clinton and Davenport guests played rummy and enjoyed bride and groom ice cream with rose bud cakes after games. The bride-to-be received many gifts for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Lum
Doris
Ruth Harriett French
Clinton
Davenport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bride
Hamstra
Rotary
Astick
York Hitch Hike Home Community High
Norman French
Dick Stagg
Thomson Boys
Fred Groharing
Frances Shimer
Otter Bluff School
Emil Marcucci
Henry Hebler
Henry
Marcucci
By Roy Houghton
the Groom
Yellow Stone Park
TNT Club
Ustick Two
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