Township election set for April 3 1945 with listed candidates
Little interest shown in the township election to be held April 3 1945. Petitions filed for Assessor Don Carpenter town clerk Clarence Bolhous two justices Edwin Porter Roy Heitman two constables Lyle Greeley and other offices N D French Grace Strauch Margaret Heusinkveld Anna Greeley. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm with township meeting at 2 pm to adopt the appropriation ordinance and tax levy. Spaghetti dinner fundraiser net about 52 dollars. next W S C S meeting March 7 with Mrs Vada Wilt and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Don Carpenter
Justices of the Peace
Edwin Porter
Roy Heitman
Lyle Greeley
N. D. French
Grace Strauch
Margaret Heusinkveld
Anna Greeley
Vada Wilt
Dolores Hill Weds Ray Sanders In Milwaukee Ceremony
Dolores Ann Hill of Milwaukee and Ray Sanders of Minneapolis wed in a candlelight ceremony at Galena Street Church Milwaukee. The bride wore white lace slippers with an embroidered gown. Attendants included Mary Sanders and Marion Perschbacker with ushers Eddie Drollinger and Phyllis Echner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Ann Hill
Ray Sanders
Minneapolis
Minn
Lewis Combs
Walnut St
Milwaukee
Galena Street
H. F. Thomas
Mary Sanders
Marion Perschbacker
Austin Lyons
Warren McGee
Glenwood City
Wis
Eddie Drollinger
Menomonee Falls
Phyllis Echner
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Churches Plan Day Activities and Social Committees
The notice lists a 9 50 church service and a 10 30 Sunday school with the ladies aid meeting all day led by Mrs Bruce Groharing. It also names the Sunday school social committee for March as Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Bruce Groharing
Robert Carroll
Gilbert Holland
Argo Methodist Sunday School and Ladies Aid Schedule
Argo Methodist holds Sunday school at 10 a m The ladies aid society meets at Mrs Fred Nipe home next Wednesday for a pot luck luncheon at noon followed by sewing carpet rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Nipe
Evening Christian Endeavor Program at Local Church
At 7 p.m. the Ideal Christian Endeavor meets at the church with Rev. Hawbecker hosting at 7:30 p.m. The program features solos and duets by Mrs. Alvie Reiff and Mrs. Kyle Rawlins and a duet by Rev. Hawbecker and Harmon Stakemiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Alvie Reiff
Kyle Rawlins
Harmon Stakemiller
Chaplain in Action lecture at York Community Church
A large audience attended Rev. Berg on The Chaplain in Action in a second lecture at the York Community Church. Sunday evening March 4 features The Birth Babyhood and Baptism of our Savior with technicolor slides and Scripture, at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Thomson Methodist Church Schedule and Compassion Drive
The church lists morning worship at 9 30, church school at 10 30, and an evening service at 7 30. The Odell home quilt project is complete. A Day of Compassion March 4 urges Methodists to aid war-torn peoples, stressing immediate Christian action and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Mars
Surprise Shower For Mrs Lauren Mitchell Monday
A post-nuptial surprise shower was held for Mrs Lauren Mitchell at the Miller home Monday afternoon hosted by Mrs Fred Miller and Mrs Robert Miller. An aeroplane game and prize gifts honored the bride along with a luncheon of jello whipped cream cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Mitchell
Fred Miller
Robert Miller
Miller
Mesdames
Leland Mitchell
Merle Atherton
Luella Gleason
Roy Heitman
Marvin Brookstra
Bruce Groharing
Paul Smith
Emma Holland
Henry St. Ores
Gerald Brown
Salome McGinty
Alice Switzer
Margaret Murray
Ivan Morse
Maude Wagner
Emma Kling
Mary Wagner
Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Brother of Frank Ketchum and Mrs. Ketchum attended the golden wedding celebration held Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ketchum of Baldwin Town. George Ketchum returned Monday while Mrs. Ketchum stayed to visit Harold Starr and Merle Fields families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Marks Golden
George Ketchum
Frank Ketchum
Baldwin
Town
George
Ketchum
Harold Starr
Maquoketa
Merle Fields
Lost Nation
Ketchin
Local Social Notes Highlight Morrison Clinton Visits
Thomson briefs list Sunday and Saturday gatherings at the James Haley Bayard Lewis and Lillian Miller homes. Guests include Mrs Grace Strauch Mrs William Graves Mrs Mike Tucker and families plus a hospital birth of a baby boy for Mrs Howard McGarthy. Travel mentions include Roger T Marshall Davenport and Harold Brown Savannah with naval schooling in Banana River Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanderlest
Near Morrison
James Haley
Grace Strauch
Arthur Pape
William Graves
Mike Tucker
Clinton
Bayard Lewis
Maude McGinty
Roger T. Marshall
Davenport
Harvey Marshall
Frank Potter
Lillian Miller
Potter
Howard McGarthy
Mercy Hospital
Carolyn Marshall
Norma Strubb
Norma
Carolyn
Mervin Marshall
Harold Brown
Melborne
Fla
Savanna
Mc Harold Brown
Naval Bombadier School
Banana River
Woman's Club Bids Farewell To Mrs Curley On Move
The Woman's club held a party at Mrs. Margaret Cochran's home for Mrs. Delbert Curley who is moving to a Cordova area farm. Seventeen members and a guest Mrs Lynn Curley attended. The group played games and enjoyed lunch of ice cream cup cakes and coffee. Mrs Curley, formerly secretary, was honored with a gift as Mrs Marie Kemmer acts as assistant secretary due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cochran
Delbert Curley
Cordova
Lynn Curley
Curley
Marie Kemmer
Salome McGinty
Minnie Miller
Margaret Murray
Club Party at Ernest Smith Home Saturday Night
The Chat-a-White club held a Saturday party at Ernest Smith’s home with 500 played and prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Ford Grim high, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Holland low, and Mrs. Leonard Stage. Hosts served sandwiches, pickles, olives, angel food cake, ice cream, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Smith
Ford Grim
Hobart Holland
Leonard
Herbert St. Oresto
Emil Brach
Eugene Murray
Lloyd Smith
Ivan Carroll
Ted Storm
Herbert St. Ores
No Petitions Filed for Village Offices Yet
March 1 closing date for village petitions passes with no filings or visible interest. Village Clerk Kate Cole Whitney notes terms for board trustees president clerk and treasurer expire this spring. Acting president Paul Lewis has served since David Switzer joined the army. terms for Leonard Stage Hayes Frazier Henry Strauch Nellie Dimmick also end. Ray Gordon is home visiting his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cole Whitney
Paul Lewis
David Switzer
Leonard Stage
Hayes Frazier
Henry Strauch
Nellie Dimmick
Community Guests Share Sunday Meals Across Towns
Sunday supper guests in the Del bert Dimmick home were Mrs. Marie Crowe and daughter Verda of Morrison. An overnight guest Tuesday and Thursday was at the home of his brother, Marvin Marshall and family. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Badtke visited their daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gilbert of Port Byron for Sunday supper. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sorenson of Clinton called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ashpole on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Dimmick
Marie Crowe
Verda
Morrison
Roger T. Marshall
Davenport
Marvin Marshall
Richard Badtke
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
Harold Sorenson
Clinton
John Ashpole
Illnesses and Injuries Reported in Local Notes
Dean Robinson tore an ankle ligament playing basketball last Friday and uses crutches. Mrs. Lyle Williams is homebound with yellow jaundice. Junior St. Ores has missed school due to illness. Jerry Ketchum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Ketchum, is ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Robinson
Lyle Williams
Junior St. Ores
Jerry Ketchum
Omar Ketchum
War Department citation awarded to Black Death unit in France
Captain Edward E Smaltz adjutant of the 391st Marauder group in the 8%1st Ninth Air Force earns war department praise for Dec 23 26 1944 actions against the German counter offensive. The unit and its crew fought under heavy odds with wounded remaining at posts and guns blazing as aircraft fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Smaltz
U. SS
Ninth Air Force
France
War Department
391St
Army Air Forces
Smaltz
Ruth F. Smaltz
Thomson
Club to Sponsor Basketball Game Tuesday Evening
A Woman's club chaired by Agnes Curley will sponsor a benefit basketball game at the high school gym on Tuesday evening March 6 starting at 4 34 6. The high school team will face the alumni amid a cake walk and other features. Admission costs 40 cents for adults 25 cents for high school students and 15 cents for grade school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Agnes Curley
Club sewing and 500 Club meet with birthday fare
The Chat-a-While club gathered at Mrs. Leonard Stage's home with ten members, each bringing sewing. Eggs were planned for donation to the Christian Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A lunch honoring George Washington's birthday was served. The 500 club met at Roy Houghton's home. prizes went to Mrs. Nelle Houghton first, Mrs. Cora Kaufman second, Mrs. Ruth Stearns third, and Mrs. Leila Johannsen sow. Next meeting set with Mrs. Willard Welch at Argo on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Stage
Council Bluffs
Iowa
George Washington
500 Club
Roy Houghton
Ruth Stearns
Nelle Houghton
Cora Kaufman
Leila Johannsen
Willard Welch
Arge
Funeral Rites For Mrs Maude McGinty In York Baptist Church
Mrs Maude McGinty died Wednesday morning February 21 in Savanna city hospital after a stay since February 12. Funeral services were held February 24 at 2 30 p m in York Baptist church east of Thomson with Rev Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial was in Lower York cemetery. Pallbearers included Lloyd and Donald Smith Paul Wilt Robert and Ivan Carroll and Gilbert Holland. Out of town relatives came from Rockford Savanna Oak Park Clinton Clin ton River Forest and other listed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude McGinty
Savanna City Hospital
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Merle Hanbecker
Brethren Church of Lanark
Paul Wilt
Dan Sack
Emil Brach
Lloyd
Donald Smith
Robert
Ivan Carroll
Gilbert Holland
Leonard Stage
Lloyd Smith
Elsie Tousley
Lower York
William Lambert
Grace Lambert
Rockford
G. R. Williamson
Hattie Bowman
Neal Dauphin
Charles Casselberry
Laura Geisinger
Joe Loesher
Savanna
N. B. Lewis
River Forest
John Grobroski
Patricia
Oak Park
William Graves
M. Tucker
Clinton
Mark Lambert
Palmer
Nebraska
Calvin Lambert
Long Pine
Neb
Card of Thanks for Kindness to Mrs Ed McGinty
Expressions of appreciation go to Mrs Ed McGinty and her family for kindness while in hospital. Signed by Mr and Mrs John Carroll, Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey, M V Lambert Co, A Lambert, and Calvin Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McGinty
John Carroll
Eldon Hickey
M. V. Lambert Co
A. Lambert
Calvin Lambert
Royal Neighbors Meet Notes 50th Anniversary Plans
The Royal Neighbor lodge held a meeting last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Clara Switzer and thirteen members present. Cookies and tea were served. The next meeting is set for March 20 with Mrs. Vada Wilt. Plans include special numbers for the 50th anniversary of the lodge and long-time member Mrs. Maude McGinty, who served nearly 46 years, was well regarded and will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Clara Switzer
Vada Wilt
Maude McGinty
Local Family Notes and Social Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Ernest Tousley moved into their new home purchased from Mrs Delia Melendy. Eldon Hickey and son stayed with the John Carroll family. Clemons family traveled with them to Covington Ky. Clifford Durwood hosted Blair siblings for Sunday. New furnace at Volk s Cafe. Billy Bishop orchestra tickets on sale March 7 at Modernistic. Henry Sweitzer of Lanark visited his brother Noah. Henry Voechel farm sold at auction bought by Frank Yeager for 15.75 per acre between Thomson and Wacker. Blaine Smith family dined with Frank Smith. Paul Smith and family visited Blair home after Sunday. Basketball game urged at high school gym. Robert Stage and son Dickie visited Ben Stage. Dykema of Morrison dined with Paul Heusinkveld. Mrs Jerry Wiebenga stayed with daughter Harve Fossett at Chadwick. Dorothe Lewis of Savanna stayed with Bayard Lewis family. Mrs Vernon Schuenaman of Rockford joined Harvey Marshall for supper. Hattie Rawlins visited Kyle Rawlins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tousley
Delia Melendy
Eldon Hickey and
John Carroll
R. W. Clemons and Son
Paul
William
Mary
Betty Blair
Volk
Billy Bishop
Henry Sweitzer
Lanark
Noah Sweitzer
Henry Voechel
Frank Yeager
Thomson
Wacker
Blaine Smith
Carroll
Frank Smith
Paul Smith
Ronald
Gerald
Janice
Joe Blair
Blair
Robert Stage
Dickie
Ben Stage
Robert Dykema
Morrison
Paul Heusinkveld
Bob
Jerry Wiebenga
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Dorothe Lewis
Savanna
Bayard Lewis
Vernon Schuenaman
Rockford
Harvey Marshall
Hattie Rawlins
Kyle Rawlins
Hospital thanks from Besse Groharing
A note expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters fruits candy and gifts received during the hospital stay signed by Besse Groharing dated March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besse Groharing
William Bielema Family Honored At Surprise Party
A farewell surprise party Friday night at the Wiersema home honored the William Bielema family who live on the Praire Waite farm and are moving to the James Young farm this week. About 30 attendees enjoyed cards, a floor lamp was given, and ice cream and cake were served to friends and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiersema
William Bielsema
Pr. Waite
James Young
Morrison
Bielema
Henry Balk
Jack Wiersema
John Klemstra
Lavina Klemstra
Henry Bielema
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Marvin Wiersema
Bielemas
Weekend Houseguest Notes in Savanna and City
Janice Smith was a supper and overnight guest of Carol Sack on Friday. Mrs Darlene Kindell of Savanna spent the weekend with Miss Elynor Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Smith
Carol Sack
Darlene Kindell
Savanna
Elynor
F F A meets and senior play dominate school week
The F F A boys held a meeting with ice cream cake and bingo. Y C H S seniors sacrifice evenings for annual play practice. Faculty and students posed for the annual photo by Alvin Weedin Hills Studio Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Weedin
Hills Studio
Clinton
Iowa
Dean Robinson
Lila Curley
Scovill
Sterling
Ill
Lila
Kyle Rawlins
E. A
R. H
Harold Atherton
Joyce M
F. H
M. H
Betty Imel
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United States
York Township
Donald Ashpole
Epa
Mitchell
John Rice
Adams, Arsyne
Ensign
Waves
Andring
Seabees
Ashby
Wayne, Jr
U. S. Army
Henry L. Ashpole
U.S. Army
Harold Ashpole
Ashpole
Atherton
Dwight
Navy
Glenn H. Barr
U. S. Navy
Barr
Charles
Army
Bennett
Donald
Brown Richard
Chas. H. Bull
Eugene Bull
US. Navy
Bull
Bob Bogd
Coast Guard
Beck
Earl
Cate
Hubert A
Vu.s. Army Air Force
Pete
M. W
Cooper
Kenneth
Ruth
Daniels
U. S. Marines
Robert Demaree
U. S.army
Gerald Diephuis
Dimmick
John
Disworth
Drake
Wayne
Harvey Falls
Everald G. Foltz
French
Norman, Jr
Faulkner
D. M. Gleason
U.S. Navy
Fay Groharing
Groharing
Fred
Dorothy Gaar
WAAC
Delbert Gaar
Gaar
Cpl
U. S. Army Air Corps
Gordon
Ray
Green
A. Edward
Navy Air Corps
Hartman
Virgil Hartman
Arnold Hartman
Henry Hartman, Jr
Raymon W. Hartman
Louvell
Norman
Willard
Holmquist
Fern
Wave
Melva
Wave Holm
Hook
Raymond
Pfe
Albert
Bernie
George Hook
Senhart
Joe
U. S. Manes
Jensen
Eddie
Johnson
Eugene
Virtus
Tech
Robert Kreuder
Kness
Kness, LaVere
Guy K. Libberton
Leavens, Glenn
Torpedo Man
Leavens
Augustus
Lewis
Lohmeier
Blaine
Kyle McGinnis
Lauren
Army Air Corps
Richard S. McWorthy
McGinty
Vernon
Burdette
Olson
Marion
Harry Orrt
George Russell Penman
Harold
Vu. S. Army
Elmer Pease
Stacey
Cmile
Flo Gene
Reader
Wilbur K
Robinson, Richard
U. S. Army Air Force
Robert Rentschler
Elwin Rice
Roland Rice
Paul Rice
Rice
Lawrence
Roy
Root
Joe Root
Rawlins
Sack
Dan
Schroth
Roland
Stickell
Wilbur
Stagg
Gilpin
N. R
Harry Stoner
U. S. Naval
Shelly
U.S. Army. ‘Shelly, Lyle, U. S. Army
Smith
Robert M
Simpson
Burton
Siperly
Walter
Switzer
David
Stephen
Sec
Turney
Gail
Herbert L
USNR
Walters
Edna Waves
Weatherwax
Wagner
S$ Ile
Walter White
Williams, Alfred
James Wiebenga
U. S. Air Corps
Wilt
Everett
Young, Henry
Sjr
Young
Dolores Hill
Argo Methodist
Mrs
Thomson Briefs
Woman’s Club
D. Curley
Ray Gordon
Wayne Ashby
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Wayne L. Ashby
Percy Jones
Mich
Bernie Hook
Wilfred Hazen
Wakeman General Hospital
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Louis Kness
Gerald G. Diephuis
Jake Diephuis
40Th Infantry Division
Manila
Luzon
Philippines
XIV Corps
Wayne St. Ores
Willis St. Ores
Percy Jones Hospital
Pvt
St. Ores
England
Mason General Hospital
Long Island
N. Y
George St. Ores
Robert Ashpole
Iceland
Paul Turney
Dorothy Turney Giedd
Wilbur Giedd
Battlecreek
Merle Hawbecker
Rites In Baptist Church
William Bielema
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