East Reunion Group Enjoys Annual Picnic
The East Reunion Group held its annual picnic with many families attending. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bare and daughter of Rockford, Mr. and Mrs. Kater Eines and family, Mrs. Dora White, and Velma, with others such as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cavk and Velma among the listed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Win
Het
Ganrge Haat
Charles Suck
Is Vielac
Rose
Oty
Roy Barehey
Rockford
Mat Aiea Ben Rosenberry
Genily
Hubert Hoffman
Junty
Geary Bast
Kater Eines
Wi. Bidast
Harsylumbert
Charles Cavk Ant Velma
Dora White
Anions
Basheaw Wel Andy
William Bast
Way Willivat
Wayne
Weidman Elected President of Reunion Group
FiAn Weidman elected president of the Weidman reunion group at a meeting held Thursday at Jinal Rock park in Mt. Carroll. Fifty five members attended the 24th annual reunion. Kate Bowers of Mt. Carroll was elected vice president and Oudied Weidman of Savanna secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidman
Press Viet
Jinal Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Kate Bowers
Mt. Carrell
Oudied Weidman
Savanna
Neva
Gladys
Lucille Hartman
Mrs. Woods
Dan Weidman
Adam Weidman
Chadwick
Lime
Old Mill Park
Dyi Dauphin
Grace Hartman
Margaret Guinter
Nettie Weidman
Haywerd Weidhnan
Elnora
High Winds Cause Damage Across Regions
Reports from nearby areas show widespread wind damage last week with Wisconsin counties reporting extensive destruction. In Green County, Wisconsin, 80 barns lost to the ground while a tornado further damaged barns in southern Wisconsin. Statewide losses approach $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Eee Mincis
Wismin
Green Coun
Among The Sick Mes In A Fragmented Report
A garbled local item lists various people with illnesses and injuries. Helen Gaar is IH at home, Hi V. Robison confined to his home, Meantime Miller shows partial recovery. Several others tied to Sterling and Savanna areas report injuries, hospital stays, or medical care with unclear details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi V. Robison
Harry Henter
Sterling
Sterling Hospital
Hamter
Ed Drake
Bill Hunter
Argo
Lanark Band To Play Saturday Concert At Thomson
Lanark town band leader Beth Hower will lead a Saturday evening concert at Thomson this week. The program includes Colonel Bogey March and selections from King, Meacham, and Klohr, with Old Time Favorites and American Patrol among pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Fown
Beth Hower
de Tue
Will Wein
Chadwick
Rand
Colonel Bogey
Alford
Eet
Greys
Grafula
Post Office Observes Holiday Schedule
The post office will be open the morning of the Fourth of July until nine o clock, then closed for the remainder of the day.
Ideal Church Plans Picnic For The Fourth
The Ideal church invites all to a Fourth of July picnic at the church grounds. A kitten ball game for boys and men opens at 10, dinner at 11:45, then a 1 PM program including a parade, Alabama Cotton Pickers, music, and talks. Stunts, races, and a 3 PM kittenball game follow. Bring friends for a day of sports and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech
Alabama Cotton Pickers
Guess Who
Rev. Berge
Ideal
Welcme
Martindale Serenaders to Perform Friday Night Dance
Martindale's Serenaders will furnish music for a Friday night dance at Cochran's Pavilion in Thodiwon on June 20. Invitations were mailed that week and admission is 25 cents for men and 10 cents for women.
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Martindale
Cochran
Thodiwon
Church Services and Society Meeting Announced
Catholic morning service at 10 with ideal Sunday school, evening service at 7. Methodist Sunday School at 9. Aid society meeting postponed to July with committee including Mrs Bill Poitz, Mrs Henry Parsons, and Miss Nellie Parsons. venue not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RGO Methodist Sunday School
Aid Society
Bill Poitz
Tienry Parsons
Mies Nelfie Parsons
Mt Carroll Lady to Be Laid to Rest in Dunshee Cemetery
Mrs Mary Dunshee longtime resident of Uns community died Monday at her Mt Carroll home. She moved to Mt Carroll about Terry years ago and had lived there since. Funeral services set for Friday at two from the late home with interment in the Lower York cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dunshee
Uns
Mt. Carroll
Mt Carroll
Terry
Thas Onty
Beay
Ayaan 1
Dunshee
Carl Peterson
Lower York Certery
Plenty Hot This Week Weather Outlook
The forecast notes a heat wave with daytime temperatures near a hundred each day this week. Skies are hot and humid with persistent warmth. residents should stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Viaduct Opens With Improvement On Route From Savanna to Tri Cities
The rentes0 viaduct near Poghay school opened Friday, completing pavement on the highway to the Tri-Cities. The new surface promises smooth, durable driving, described as among the best in Te Knots. Visitors can expect a scenic drive along the Mississippi from Savanna to the Tri-Cities, with a notable stretch above Savanna praised as exceptional. Mr and Mrs Kyhl of Sabula spent the weekend with Mrs Tobey and her husband. Mrs Francis Spencer, visiting from Pawtucket Rhode Island, left for home Saturday.
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Poghay
Yathel al Savinna
Mississippi
Savanna
Tri-Cities
Francis Spencer
Robert Coon
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Many Amusement Treats For July 4 Celebrants
Funeral services were held for Rosanna Grisweld infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilmont Dyson of Albany with burial at Grove M12 Morrison. The babe was born Friday June 22 and died shortly after birth. The T N T met at Mrs L F Sears home with twelve members and four visitors. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Floy Tobey and son Stanley of Pleasant Valley Indiana. Independence Day events include picnics at Sand Slough and other spots, a Melon Tossers vs Albany Independents game at 2 30 pm, and plans for a pie hunt at the Ideal church. Fireworks and river-city crowds expected in Maquoketa and Savanna with various amusement ads encouraging Fourth of July attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosanna Grisweld
Wilmont Dyson
Albany
Grove
Morrison
Ber Fieday
Melon
Ideal Church
Lake Hurst
Maquoketa
Illinois
Savanna
Christian Living and Prayer At Local Baptist Service
Reverend W G Aitken leads a forming service at 10 with the sermon True Living and evening at 8 on Fervent Prayer. Sunday school follows. A Sunday school social is set for Tuesday evening July 10 at the church. No aid society meeting next week.
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W.G. Aitken
True Living
Jesus Christ
Methodist church schedule and meeting notes
The notice lists Sunday services at 4 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship 6 00 union young people's service at the playground park and 8 00 union service at the Christian church It highlights the gospel as power and invites attendance The aid society met at Mrs Virgil Wilt's home with 36 members present assisted by Mrs Wilt Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Carpenter They will meet July 11 at the church basement
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The
Christian Church
Aid Society
Virgil Wilt
iWilt
Charles Jenkins
John Carpenters
Chinch Bugs Strike Area. Farmers Rally to Contain Spread
Numerous chinch bugs reported on Lee County farms including the Adam Heinze, Robert Lego and Christy Geison properties. County adviser P. Roske aided Earl Weber in erecting a barrier using gas drippings from Savanna to halt pest movement toward Weber corn. Tentative tar and creosote supplies are exhausted, counties must seek other sources.Meanwhile a birthday picnic was held in Eagle Point Park Clinton for Charles Nason with attendees including the Nason family and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
P. Roske
Earl Weber
Weber Farm
Weber
Adam Heinze
Robert Lego
Christy Geison
Reske
Eagle Point Park
Clinon
Charles Nason
Clinton
Ginten
Xasom
Mix Wayne Nason
Smith
Hazel Nason
Barney Kamrar Mise
Maude Nasin
Franklin Tate
Cattle Injured and One Killed on Railroad Right of Way
A train struck cattle on the Milwalker railway right of way injuring several animals and killing one. K B Carpenter and John Volz reported cattle escaping through pasture. the herd was in motion when the incident occurred. The pasture was down this morning, likely where the cattle crossed the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
John Volz
Milwalker
Fourth of July and church events in Savanna area
Sunday school at 4:30 p m and morning worship at 8 a m with Union service. Sermon topics include The Fourth of duty and American Christianity and Finding God. An offering for aged ministers will be taken at morning service. A monthly board meeting follows next Sunday’s service. Honor Roll publication starts July 1 but printing is postponed a week to allow late pledges. Young People’s class hosts music and drama Friday at 8 p m with a fundraising aim for Eureka conference. ice cream and cake served. July Fourth picnic at Old Mill Park in Savanna features S S class contest with a surprise award for the top points. Attendance next Sunday expected. be on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Uate
Young People’s Clase
Eureka
Old Mill Pack
Savanna
Heaunis
Dr N Podorney to Move Practice to Amboy Ill
Dr N B Podorney, long based in Thomson, plans relocate to Amboy Ill taking over an extensive field and expanding treatments by chiropractors. York friends regret his departure yet extend best wishes for success in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Podorney
Thomson
Amboy
York
Podarney
Thomson Friends Extend Greetings Across States
Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith and daughter Margaret joined by Mrs Gertrude Eustis of Fulton visited Sunday afternoon in Dixon at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Wentling. They found former Thomson residents Rev and Mrs Winebrenner and daughter Rachael now of Freeport. Winebrenners sent regards to Thomson friends. Rev Winebrenner works in government service and another son will take Civil Service exams in Chicago this week. Edgar, elder son, runs a farm station in Freeport while Philbert, younger son, works at a Kroger grocery. Rachael plans to teach again near Aust o ta. Mr and Mrs John Ashpole and children Donald, Evelyn and Robert were also present with son-in-law and date Mr and Mrs Ralph Christiansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith
Margaret
Gertrude Eustus
Fulton
Divon
Jerry Wentling
Dixon
Thomson
Winebrenner
Hachael
Freeport
Rev. Winebrenner
Chicago
Clubs-Lodges C. E. 8 Eastern Star Chapter Meeting Tonight
The Eastern Star chapter will meet this evening for practice on work. The 500 Club met last Thursday at Mrs Rudolph Helm's home with prizes won by Mrs Mayme Mummert Mrs Will Helm and Mrs K B Camenter. They plan another meeting today with Mrs Will Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Eastern Star Chapter
Rudolph Helm
Mayme Mummert
Will Helm
The Merry Sewers 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Merry Sewers 4 H club met at Grace Seim home with the president leading the pledge. Members discussed dress seams and a patching demonstration. Guests included Excion Pessman and Mrs Tillie Hamer with visits from Sam Heener and two children visiting Illinois relatives. June 28 198-Club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Sewers 4-H Club
Grace Seim
Rolicai
Jean Rawlins
Blanche Seim
Stolen cattle case moves to grand jury
Robert Lewer, driver of the tracked cattle allegedly stolen from the Zier farm, waived the preliminary meeting and was ordered held for the grand jury under bonds of 3400. Merle Martin and Forest Howns received preliminary bearings on Wednesday before Justice Browning and were ordered held for the November grand jury under bonds of 1008 each. One of the defendants provided bonds for any of the feet up to five oclock Wednesday after Iewa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewer
Zier
Chicago
Grand
Merle Martin
Forest Howns
Justice Browning
Christian Church Sunday School Plans Fourth of July Picnic
The Sunday school of the Christian church plans a July picnic at Old Mill Park Savanna following June inter class attendance. A surprise award will honor the class with the most points. Committee members include Hugh Cate Glen Demaree Wester Sack and Bob Graharing Fred Miller handles ice cream. Transportation details are pending and will be announced Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
The
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Hugh Cate
Glen Demaree
Wester Sack
Bob Graharing
Fred Miller
Funeral Services For Elmer Greeley Held At Thomson
Funeral services for Elmer Greeley aged 7 from Freeport were held Friday at two o clock at the Methe ether church. Rev Bruce officiated with Loune St Ores and Harriet Smith singing Under His Wings Going Down the Valley and Abide With Me. Interment was at Loner York cemetery. Greeley died after a bout with uremic poisoning at 308 West Main Street, following an operation May 1. He was born September 12, 1882 in Berlin, Ohio, and survived by two sisters Mrs Ella Stark and Mrs Florence Green and a brother George Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Creeley
Freeport
Lid Bruce
Loune St Ores
Harriet Smith
Alwilda Smuth
Ely Cochran
Sames St Ores
George St. Ores
Joe Wilt
Solan Schade
Bayard Cole
York
Greeley
Preephot
Thomas Wageoner
West Main Street
Mr. Greeley
Berlin
Wsights
Ohio
Joseph
Lucy Greeley
Ella Stark
Florence Green
Dixon
George Greeley
Thumson
Births in Savanna and Cordova Families
Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton of Savanna welcomed a son born Saturday June 23 at their North Main Street home. Mrs Atherton is Ua Jones. Mr and Mrs Amos Hicks welcomed a daughter Evelyn Gerltende born June 22 at her grandfather Harry Morgan’s home. Mr and Mrs E A Spencer of Cordova welcomed a daughter born June 20. Mrs Spencer was Helish Peterson, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peterson, formerly THomson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton
Savanna
North Main Street
Mer
Amos Hicks
Evelyn Ger Ltende
E. A Spen ‘Cer
Cordova
Spencer
Hellish Peterson
William Peterson
Thomson
Locals visit and upcoming moves in Princeton community
Locals report visits by Mr and Mrs Claire Tobey of Princeton Iowa as they spent Sunday with H A Tobey and family. Plans are set for the Brenne man house to receive a move next week along with Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores and a junior and George Edward. Mrs T McNamara returned Monday from Clinton after several days visit with her sister Miss Kossie Kilday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores
George Edward
Brenneman House
Mrs. T. McNamara
Clinton
Kossie Kilday
Young Folks Present Fine Program at TC H S Gym
The Young People class of the Christian church presents a high grade program of vocal and instrumental music featuring the drama Bread by Fred Eastman. Friday night at 8:00 in the TC H S gym admission 10 and 20 cents. Cast includes John Curtis Dan Sack Mrs Curtis and more. Ice cream and cake sold at tables on the lawn for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Fred Eastman
TC. H. S
York Township
Samuel French
New York City
Carl Bohm
Irene Rupple
Mary and Margaret Gaar
Prudence Groharing
Margaret Gaar
Paul Gaar
Little Doich Mill
Past Gaar
Lanite
Herbert St. Ores
D. Blake
Irene Ropple
Tawa Farm
John Curti
Iowa
Dana Sack
Curtis
Mareart Gaat
Mire
Clara Hinds
Jim Curts
Paul
Hetty Curtis
Mary Gaat
Stella
Prudence Graharing
Foea Farm
John and
Martha Tortis
Murphy duo to open Elmwood Park Casino in Savanna
Mr and Mrs Geo E Murphy of Chicago assume management of the Elmwood Park Casino at Savanna Alabama. The facility reopens July 1 at 12 noon with a fourth of July gala. A new dance pavilion and Greeson Five-piece Orchestra from Freeport will headline. Free lunches and dancing planned for July 4. Mrs Murphy to serve as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Murphy
Elmwood Park
Savanna Sun
Geo. E. Murphy
Chicago
Elmwood Park Casino
Savanna
Greeson
Freeport
Ine
Young People Picnic and Outdoor Service Planned
The Christian and Methodist youth groups schedule a six o'clock Sunday gathering at Playground Park for a two picnic supper and an outdoor union service at Epworth League and Christian Endeavor. Attendees should bring personal dishes sandwiches and a dish to Nass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Methodist
Playground Park
Epworth League
Christtian Endeavor
Nass
Vacation in East Trip Details on Readable Text
VACATION IN EAST Mr aed is. HL Raye Bins and son Herbert on Tuesday on a two or three work, JSagation lowly throuh the dates at states where they plan 1 agara Falls. Boston. Neal Washington, D. said ether port of interest. Ther will be sovsit 3 Pittsfield, Mass. at the JL 0. How ard hemeanf oan Greencastle, Ia. at the Harry McLaughlin home ark, Mr and Mrs. Earl Mentor and dau ghter came last evening from Mil waukee and are vieting with Mr. Mentors mother, Mrs. Sarah Mil lard and other relatives for will return de Mr! Sunday and his wife and dau ao remain for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed
Raye Bins
Herbert
Boston
Neal Washington
Pittsfield
Mass
Howard Hemeanf
Earl Mentor
Milwaukee
Thieves Enter Stadel Grocery Thursday Night
Reported burglary at Stadel Grocery with entry through a back window and stock disturbed. Clerk aided by patrons pursued suspect, taking note of a noisy escape and an unknown amount missing from the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stadel Grocery
Stadel
Steve
Chadawk
Alent Eclerk
Eeenini
Narnia
Asia
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Fian Weidman
Reunion Group
Helen Gaar
Miller
Tynsins
Br Dyk
Thie Bock
Ameesy
Savanna Tas
Vina Preemie Grounds
Carpenter
Sherdan És
Mag Fhendan
Hanne
Hthicaga
India
Fain & Kahal
Barnard
Slidin
Billy Hit
Kily Hill
WS. Field Artillery
March—Sousa
Meacham
Invercargill
Mareh—Lithgon_ Swastika
Klohr
Bombasto
Mareh
Fayrar
Sdeol
MT. Carroll Lady
Dunshee Cemetery
Mes. Kyhl
Sabula Spent
Ilay
H. A. Tobey
Hisband
Dyson
Floyl Tobey
Stanley
Pleasant Valley, In
Flaa. Tobey
Charles Groharing
Church OF Christ
Dr. N. Podorney
Amboy, Ill
John Ashpole
Chil Gren Donald
Evelyn
Robert
Red Sundar
Ralph Christiansen
Katherine Qiagen
Excion Pessman
Tillie Hamer
Sam Heener
Two Childdren
Pleasant Gap
H. A. Francke
Fend
van Dorn
David Switzer
Guttenberg
Philip Switzer
Chicain
Frank Siam
Montee. Wis
Sonax
Tillie Harney
Elmer Greeley
Huth Costello
Cecelia Hawk
Darlene Grenghton
Donna Yates
Claire Tobey
Princeton, Ia
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