Village band concerts may continue with guaranteed support
Thomson readers are asked to fund summer band concerts after two successful Tuesday performances on Main Street led by Miss Beth Hower. Despite $5 collected this week, expenses rose as funds were diverted to transport to the Festival of Music in Chicago and Elkhart trips. A final concert will be held Tuesday with a program featuring marches and overtures, hoping merchants and the village board provide ongoing backing.
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Thomson
Beth Hower
Annette
Frederick Family Reunion at Old Mill Park Savanna Ill
The Frederick family gathered at Old Mill Park in Savanna Illinois last Sunday for their tenth annual reunion. About two hundred attended a basket lunch at 12:30 with a program by family members, ball games, and a picnic supper. Relatives came from Thomson and distant places, sharing good cheer and memories, with a poem noting fathers and mothers and a plan to meet again in 1939.
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Frederick
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Shelter House
Ida Frederick
Luther Geisinger
Thomson
Ian Frederick
Jessie Green
Don Bradford
Frederick Howe
Freeport Bunch
Ill
Thomson Softball Team Sets Weekend Diamond Clash
The Thomson softball team has a game this Friday evening June 24 against the Daggetts at Daggetts. Johnny Brown and Joe Shutters have formed a team and challenged the Bluff region crew to a game on the Thomson diamond Wednesday evening June 29.
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Thomson
Daggetts
Johnny Brown
Joe Shutters
Bluff
Thomson Diamond
Annual Doden Reunion Held at Lawrence Park Sterling
The Doden family reunion gathered Sunday at Lawrence Park in Sterling with about 50 attendees. Emery Doden of Toulon was elected president and George E. Doden of Chadwick was named secretary and treasurer. plans were set to meet again the third Sunday in June at Waterworks Park in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doden
Lawrence Park
Sterling
Emery Doden
Toulon
George E. Doden
Chadwick
Fred Doden
Thomson
H. J. Gallantine
Aledo
Virginia Pratt
Savanna
Frank Kabler
Merle Doden
Morrison
Ed Benters
Mattie Doden
Clifton Hartman
Lena Eilers
George Doden
W. G. Oneken
Bobbie Gipe
Milledgeville
Joe Grim
Paul
John G. Doden
Adolf Doden
George BE
Doden and
Neal
Helen Sollenberger
Misa Clara Novak
Waterworks Park
Thomson and Chadwick Play Soft Ball at Thomson Field
The watermelon boys won 13 to 12 in a Friday evening soft ball game at Thomson field amid many errors. Spectators enjoyed a good natured contest, and a rematch between Chadwick and Thomson was hinted for Saturday but unverified.
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Thomson
Chadwick
Thomson Field
Watermelon Boys
Library hours cut to Friday afternoons in July and August
Public library announces summer schedule changes with Friday afternoon openings only during July and August, impacting patrons seeking after noon access.
Savanna excursion draws many on Monday outing
A large group from here enjoyed the excursion out of Savanna on Monday and Monday evening. Mrs. Ben Dykstra and children visited last Thursday afternoon with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Herman Jansma and family near Morrison.
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Savanna
Ben Dykstra
Herman Jansma
Morrison
Senneff Family Holds 24th Annual Reunion at Old Mill Park
The 24th annual Senneff reunion gathered 75 members Saturday at Old Mill Park Savanna with a bounteous picnic. Messages from distant members expressed regret at missing the event as the group elects officers for the 76th reunion to be held in Lawrence Park Sterling.
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Senneff
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Texas
Pennsylvania
California
Lawrence Park
Sterling
Freece Sennett
2A Haven
Charles Senneff
Beulah Senneff
Lyle Shanefelt Honored At Morrison Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Walter Shanefeldt of Morrison hosted a Sunday family dinner for the 19th birthday of their son Lyle. Attending were Clarence Tousley and family from Rock Falls, Mary Tousley with Elsie Cecil and Lloyd, Ernest Tousley, and Eldon Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shanefeldt
Morrison
Lyle
Clarence Tousley
Rock Falls
Mary Tousley
Elsie
Cecil
Lloyd
Ernest Tousley
Eldon Hickey
Hollands Entertain At Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Edson Holland hosted a Sunday dinner at their home with relatives Reno Switzer and son LaVaun of Boise Idaho Rebecca Holland Lloyd Smith and children Arlene Robert Geraldine of Argo Robert Holland Rachel Switzer Emil Brach and son Philip in attendance
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Edson Holland
Reno Switzer
LaVaun
Boise
Idaho
Rebecca Holland
Lloyd Smith
Arlene
Robert
Geraldine
Argo
Robert Holland
Rachel Switzer
Emil Brach
Philip
Eight More Alumni Dues Paid for 1938 Kinship Drive
Glendora Lehade, treasurer of the Thomson and York Community high schools Alumni Association, reports eight additional members have paid their yearly dues of 25 cents to reduce a deficit from the year’s banquet and dance. New contributors include Kate Whitney, Roy Houghton, Harvey Seim, Grace Seim, Nellie Holland, Stacy Potter, Martha Balk, and Vernon McGinty.
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Glendora Lehade
Thomson and
York Community High Schools
Kate Whitney
Roy Houghton
Harvey Seim
Grace Seim
Nellie Holland
Stacy Potter
Martha Balk
Vernon McGinty
Church Schedule Highlights Week Ahead
Rev. Paul Farley leads Sunday school at 10 Morning service at 11 Friday evening 8 prayer meeting at the church.
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Paul Farley
Ideal Sunday at Ideal Church Delivers Evening Argo-Fa Night
Ideal Sunday schedule lists services at 10 a m 7 p m and 7 50 p m Lillian Hartman led the youth meeting Argo Fa Night drew 78 attendees with Geraldine Smith Evelyn Welch and others performing recitations vocal groups and piano pieces Mrs Harold Witt and Ellen Cheatum sang a vocal duet The orchestra provided instrumental music with Mrs Harold Witt as accompanist Lanarknite preparations were announced for next week inviting all to attend
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Lillian Hartman
Geraldine Smith
Evelyn Welch
Severance
Helen Gitner
Ruby Green
Harold Witt
Ellen Cheatum
Lanarknite
Sword
Ideal
Sunday Worship Schedule Update
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Everybody is welcome.
Baptist Preaching Services and Picnic Planned at Eagle Point Park
The Livewire class met with Mr and Mrs Everett Eslinger in Morrison with eighteen members present. A business meeting approved a picnic on July 10 at Eagle Point park in Clinton following morning church services. Attendees invited. evening featured lexicon games and refreshments.
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Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
York Community Morning Worship Plans
York Community reports morning worship on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Officers to be elected at a church meeting this Sunday in the local church.
Thomson five hundred club hosts Mrs Lewis
Mrs B R Lewis entertained the Thomson five hundred club at her home last Thursday afternoon with Mrs K B Carpenter winning first prize, Mrs Harry Diehl second, declaring prizes, and Mrs Lewis third. The club meets next week with Mrs Diehl. Argo 500 club meets today at Mrs B R Lewis's home. Royal Neighbors held regular meeting with new member Lena Strubb and visitor Mary Wagner. About 27 attended the Juvenile picnic at grade school grounds. July committee listed. Eastern Stars will hold regular meeting this evening. Chat-A-While picnic planned at Waterworks park Morrison. Methodist ladies' aid picnic at Old Mill park Savanna with Dist Supt Dr Seaman and Rev Harold Dude family present. A picnic dinner was served. all reported a fine time. LaVonne Holm and Janet Kenyon to three-day girls 4-H camp at Rockford.
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B. R. Lewis
Thomson Five Hundred Club
K. B. Carpenter
Harry Diehl
Mrs. Lewis
Royal Neighbors
Lena Strubb
Mary Wagner
Royal Neighbor
Cora Stickell
Edna Tucker
Mildred Brach
Vivian Sack
Wilma Cole
E. S
Waterworks Park
Morrison
M. E
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Seaman
Rockford
Harold Dude
Albany
Dorothy's Tavern Sells to Clinton Couple
Local tavern Dorothy's Tavern in Morrison changes hands after nearly two years. Dorothy Boh sells to J. P. and Mrs. J. P. Jorgensen of Clinton. New owners moved this week and opened Tuesday morning. Boh and son Robert plan western travel with Lynn Morgan. Other local items note visits and home improvements.
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Dorothy
Thomson
Dorothy Boh
West
Robert
Lynn Morgan
Lacy
Rockford
Former Thomson Resident Dies In Kansas Home
Charles Cole aged 84 died May 22 at his Coffeyville Kansas home. Born near Thomson January 30 1885 he was the eldest son of Me and Mrs George Cole. He married Moss Rena Hughes and farmed near Hollis. Survived by widow a daughter Olive and two sons Harry and Lee three brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Whitney
Charles Cole
Coffeyville
Kans
Mr. Cole
Thome
George Cole
Kansas
Moss Rena Hughes
Hollis
Fern Mckibbon
Harry
Lee
Albert
Concordia
Hans
Edwin
Joseph
Carter
W. H. Homedew
dJylesbure
Colo
Olive
Green reunion, 4H clubs gather at Waterworks park
Ninety one people attended the 16th annual Green reunion held Sunday at Waterworks park Morrison. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groharing, C W Hoge and families, Don Carpenter and families, Norma Robinson, C E Durward of Argo, Kyle Melendy, Leona and Joyce of Savanna, Mrs. Mattie Nason and Maude of Clinton. The Merry Sewers 4 H club met at Argo church with a program on dress fabrics, hair care, slide fasteners, and bias binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterworks Park
Morrison
Charles Groharing
C. W. Hoge
Don Carpenter
Norma Robinson
C. E. Durward
Argo
Kyle Melendy
Leona
Joyce
Savanna
Mattie Nason
Maude
Clinton
Marriage of Ellen Mae Cheatum and Orie Rutherford in Davenport
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatum announce the marriage of their daughter Ellen Mae to Orie S Rutherford on June 7 in Davenport Iowa performed by Justice John P Dorgan. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents for a time after a reception with about 60 guests.
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Thomas Cheatum
Ellen Mae
Orie S. Rutherford
Justice of the Peace
John P. Dorgan
Davenport
Edward
William French
Clinton
Here
Rutherford
Frank Rutherford
Siren
Wis
Carl Petersen
Cheatum Home
Pape Couple Plans Three-Week Vacation Starting Saturday
Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape will travel by train to Chicago to visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Louis Schildmiller, then take the Olympian to Portland Oregon for a stay with Grace DeGraff Supt of schools. They will be away three weeks and Mrs Delia Melendy of Clinton will house sit.
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Arthur Pape
Savanna
Chicago
Mr. Pape
Louis Schildmiller
Portland
Ore
Pape Grace DeGraff
Cards of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness
I wish to express my sincere thanks to all who so kindly remem bered me with cards, flowers, and visits while I was confined to the hospital. It is indeed gratifying to know that one has so many friends. Your kindness will always be remem bered.
Fulton Prepares For F L A Juvenile Convention
The 18th annual Fidelity Life Association juvenile convention will gather 400 youths and supervisors June 28 30 on the Mississippi banks at Fulton Kansas for a three day program of education citizenship and entertainment under Walter Below. Local clubs hosted by Fulton Kiwanis and merchants plan fireworks and a grand ball with free rooms meals and activities for attendees.
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Minnesota
Texas
Michigan
Nebraska
Mississippi
Fulton
Fidelity Life Association
Walter C. Below
National
Fraternal Congress of America
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Fulton Merchants
Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Illinois
United States
Canada
Owen Curley
Sheridan, AL
Grace Kalash
Wyandotte
Mich
Lucille Schmidt
Chicago, Il
Francis Schumaker
Sandwich
Ill
Marjorie McMahon
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Margaret Yuza
Cedar Rapids
Annabelle McCann
Charles Cross
Terrell
Tex
Maxine Hoskins
Kankakee
Sentinel
Marjorie Justin
Waukegan
Warder
Fulton Kiwanis Club
Doodlebugs
PF. L. A. Juvie
Sterling, Til
Local visits mark weekend in Hanover and Fulton areas
Elmer Davis and daughter from Hanover visited over the weekend with Mrs. and Mrs. Allen Witmer. They called on Georges Bast and Phillip Berkenstock near Chadwick. Reeves Kratz and children from Freeport stayed with Frank Rush and Ella McCullough. Herbert Almaquist hosted a Sunday dinner for Frank Brown Sr and Oscar Almquist. Diana Lee attended Mattie Hoekenson’s funeral in Savannah. Anita Dykstra from Fulton visited her parents, with Peter and Mrs Wiersema also dropping by. Bernie Dykstra and family dined with Andrew Schipper in Albany.
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Elmer Davis
Hanover
Allen Witmer
Davis
Georges Bast
Phillip Berkenstock
Chadwick
Reeves Kratz
Freeport
Frank Rush
Ella McCullough
Herbert Almaquist
Frank Brown Sr
Oscar Almquist
Robert Carrell
Ernest Smith
Ivan Carroll
Morrison
Harry Dieh
Diana Lee
Mattie Hoekenson
Savanna
Anita Dykstra
Fulton
Ben Dykstra
Dykstra
Peter Wiersema
Bernie Dykstra
Kness Family Reunion Held at Point Rock Park
The ninth Kness family reunion was held Sunday at Point Rock Park in Mt. Carroll with a basket lunch at noon. Officers for the coming year were Ed Kness Milledgeville president and Lenora Blumer Milledgeville secretary treasurer. The oldest member was Mrs. Ellen Kness Fairmont Nebraska and the youngest Larry Lee Geerts Lyndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kness
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Ed Kness
Milledgeville
Lenora Blumer
Ellen Kness
Bert Kness
Fairmont
Neb
Nick Basta
Clinton
Warren Mackey
Carl Kness
Mary Wilson
Lucinda Sucher
Bertha Kahler
Donald
Leslie Kness
Harold Ruhl
William Eggert
Bessie Mackey
Chadwick
Joe Plock
Carroll
William Iske
Helen
Brookville
George Kness
Polo
John Eckles
John Kness
Coleta
Monroe Fossett
Harve Schreiner
Andrew Blumer
Dorothy Sucher
Larry Lee Geerts
Lyndon
Glen Gobles Feted On 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G A Smith and daughter along with Mrs Glen Ashby and family traveled to Huntley Illinois Sunday to visit the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Frietchie. The Frietchies hosted dinner for thirty guests in honor of the 25th anniversary of Glen Goble and his wife of Elmhurst.
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G. A. Smith
Glen Ashby
Carroll
Huntley
Ill
Melvin Frietchie
Illness and operations reported in local column
Louis Jr Maynard and John Decker are home with chicken pox. Mrs Ed Drake had an operation at Jane Lamb hospital last Tuesday and is recovering. Carl Lohmeier underwent an emergency appendicitis operation at Jane Lamb hospital last Thursday afternoon and is serious but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jr
Maynard and
John Decker
Mrs
Louis Decker
Ed Drake
Jane Lamb Hospital
Carl Lohmeier
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Sun
Daggets and Thomson Diamonds
Thomson Briefs
Savanna Park
Lyle Shanefelt
Guest of
Hollands
Fair Haven
Methodist
York
Thomson 500
Argo 500
LaVonne Holm
Janet Kenyon
Vernon Rawlins
Ida Haswell
Robert Turney
Kyle Turney
Arvilla Montgomery
Jean Rawlins
C. L. Goblin
Will Griswold
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn
Peter Sikkema
Vernon
Town City
Ford Grimm
Green
Morrison Park
Merry Sewers 4-H Club
Rudolph Holm
Bertie Jean Stainbrook
Blanche Seim
Arlene Smith
Helen Haas
Lenora Yates
Ruth Cooper
Genevieve Carpenter
Helen Hans
Dairy Food Club
Otto Switzer
Virginia Schroth
Betty Maynard
Edna Curley
June Schroth
Mary Falls
Ivanelle Crandell
Lila Curley
Switzer
Mary Alice
Frances Potter
Eugene Murray
Leona Workman
Janet Carpenter
Leona Potter
Georgia Hogg
Pauline Sikkema
Betty Imel
Darning
Margaret Smith
June Groharing
Reading
Dalene Ashby
Jeanne Hogg
Hart Johnson
St. Francis Hospital
Ellen Mae Cheatum
Orie
Walter Switzer
Monroe Center
Mrs. C. K. Switzer
Arthur Papes
SAT
Carroll County
Household Science Clubs
Joseph Thomas
Methodist Church
C. Circle of
Lanark
Robert Colehour
Preston Prairie
J. Y. Stickell
Glen Demaree
John Carroll
Ed Sack
Dan Curley
Anna George
Point Rock
Glen Gobles
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