Newsy Notes From The School House
School notes cover two weeks of tests and class activities across grades. Students in English, Latin II projects, and science study electricity while some classes plan visits to the Savanna electric plant. Debates, contests, and poetry readings highlighted by student summaries and classroom leadership rounds out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nérey Movlan
Ruth French Uy A Dyketva
Bette Lewis
Taylan
Renebte Sikkema
Ry Haak Ty Gorekl Gaexr
Gen Knoss
Lotise Lewwilt
Gertrude Dykst
Kautmas
Norbert Weatherr
Nellie Dimmick
Havel Sack Ryvid Swisser
Pearl Evelyn
Vietor Erveki
Bob Ree
Savanna
Lucille Warfield
Wner
Donald Kauff
Gaar
Boylan
D. Gurley
Demaree
Ashpole
St. Aid
English Week Activities Highlight School News
Willing designates this week as English Week with a poster contest prize of 18 and 10 cents. Upper grades will enjoy a short program Monday night and Thursday afternoon. Two short plays are planned and a business meeting will include proper forms. Chariman candidates include Berlock Henry Young Ronald Morgan. A tournament may occur in a Lime arena. Bert a Hook transfers to sixth grade. Ines Tink and Jon Zink with Sylvia absent this week. Dart cards will be handed out as eighth graders prepare entertainment Friday. March classmates Paul Norman French and Carmen El birth birthday surprises for Wayne Ashby family celebrate Mrs. Ashby’s birthday with a lunch and late hour visit.
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iWay
Ktades
Aller
Les
Berlock
Henry Young
Ronald
George Morgan
Aj R Lime
Berta Hook
Pihe Argo
Jona Zink
Sylvia
Ines
Tink
Miss Elva Allison Weds Stephen Switzer in Milledgeville
Miss Elva Allison of Milledgeville and Stephen Switzer of East Dubuque wed in the Milledgeville Trinity Lutheran parsonage in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Martine D. Kilver. Attendants were Helen Switzer and Kenneth Whitney. The couple will reside in East Dubuque where Switzer is a Case dealer.
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Elva Allison
Milledgeville
Stephen Switzer
East Dubuque
Irinity Lutheran Church
Milledeeville
Martine D. Kilver
Helen Switzer
Mt. Carroll
Croom
Kenneth Whitney
Chadwick
Mary Sword
Dorothea Couttawgey
GC. W. Alltison
Switzer
Charles H. Allison
Orangeville
Carthage College
Stephenson County
Frank Switzer
Mt. Carrell
Rachael Switzer
Herman Francks
Thomson
Carthage Uight
Carrell County
Switzier i
J. I. Case Company
Fulton Dominates Chadwick in Savanna Win
Fulton scored an easy victory over Chadwick on Wednesday night at Savanna Loarney. Fans expect Fulton to win again Friday against Morrison and plan to follow them to the sectional tourney next week, with announcements later this week about the tourney locations and future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Chadwick
Savanna Loarney
Morrison
Savanna
Freeport
Moline
Relative Gies in Savanna Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services were conducted at the Catholic church in Savanna for Sir John Sheedy who died Tuesday. He leaves two daughters Mrs Weston Smith and Mrs Henry Messinger and two sons John Jr and Leo all of Savanna, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was the stepfather of Ms Leonard Stave and Mrs Lyle 3 of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
John Sheedy
Weston
Margaret) Smith
Henry
Sarah) Messinger
John Jr
Leo
Sheedy
Leonard Stave
Lyle
Thomson
John Pape of Ustick Passes Away
John Pape a lifelong resident of Ustick township was found dead in his bed Thursday morning at age 62. He died from heart disease discovered by his wife. Born January 26, 1875 he was married to Rosella McKee on February 4, 1904 and recently celebrated their 33rd anniversary. He leaves widow, son Loren, grandson Gordon, brother Noah B. E. Pape, and sisters Minnie Milnes and Jane Mitchell with funeral services held at the family home and Spring Valley church. Burial followed at Grove Hill cemetery Morrison with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pape
Ustick Township
Mr. Pape
John and
Melvin
Green)Pape
Seiwels
Rosella McKee
Ideal
Carroll County
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church
Loren Pape
Grove Hill Cemetery
Morrison
M. L. Kratz
Richard Dale
Martin Schipper
Jacob van ‘Dyke
Claus Huizenga
Frank Badtke
William Parguson
Frank Guilliand
Harvey Cobb
William Bechtel
Harry Montgomery
John Simpasa
John Nicklas
Vanna
Tuvsil Ternoon
Mt. Carroll
Nicklas
George Funk
Savanna
Springfield
H Carrall County
Yin
Wes
JSON Glenn
Ilkatchawsa
Canula
Dia John
Malcolm Simpson
Detroit
Mich
Georgesabe
Savanynd
Dinehter
Chairctes Deaver
Saskatchawan
Pert
Mr and Mrs Fred Hook Honored At Party
Employees of Stransdale farms honored the recently married couple Mr and Mrs Fred Hook with a Saturday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze. Hook formerly worked at Stransdale farms. The gathering featured games and refreshments with about fifteen to twenty guests presenting a purse of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hook
Stransdale Farms
Adam Heinze
Hook
Churches Fair Haven Rev Milton Bischoff Pastor
We expect to hold regular services each Sabbath day and you are cordially invited to attend. Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 3 p m. Thursday prayer meeting in the church. Ideal Sunday school at 10 a m. Rev Berve, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven
Milton Bischoff
Liu. m
Ideal Sunday School
Berve
Sleal
Sunday school notes and church listings at Plum Grove
Sunday school at 10. The ladies aid meets tomorrow at the home of Mrs Lyle Williams with Mrs Leonard Stape as hostess. Catholic services 8:30 a.m. Methodist Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Stereopticon pictures shown once a month. Rev Dude hosted Holy City bucket sale last Sunday. Plum Grove School reports happy pupil life with new playground equipment and thanks the district for flood relief gift. Farewell party for Aaron Johnson moving away. Honor roll: Floyd Stiles, George Gilvin. high honors for Viela Warfield, Aaron Johnson, Curtis Lord, Vada Mae Collinson, Alta Hering, Leonard Stiles, Leroy Collinson.
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Ladies’ Aid
Lyle Williams
Leonard Stape
Methodist
Epworth
Dude
Holy City
Divine
Plum Grove School
Red Cross
Aaron Johnson
Oii
Floyd Stiles
George Gilvin
Viela Warfield
Curtis Lord
Vada Mae Collinson
Alta Hering
Leonard Stiles
Leroy Collinson
Reports of Spring Building Boom In York Township
Potter Bros lumber yard manager True Martindale says spring work is starting and a busy year ahead in York township with carpenters planning work as soon as weather clears. John Schade works at Stransdale farm building feed banks while Stransky acquires more farms, signaling a active season for builders and new structures.
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Martindale
Potter Bros. Lumber Vars
York Township
Staris
Carpenter
John Schade
Stransdale
Stransky
Road crews begin grading on new Argo-Fa highway
Tractors operate on the muddy arterial as crews plan to push work ahead. officials predict the Thomson to Route 78 segment could be paved by the Fourth of July, signaling rapid progress on the new route.
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Argo-Fa
Thomson
Among The Sick Among The Sick
Bruce Groharing expects to return home from an appendectomy by week’s end. Mrs. Denice Leavens remains very low. Gerald, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith of Argo, is ill with pneumonia in Mt. Carroll with his mother at his side. Thomas Orcutt remains critically ill at his daughter Mrs. G A Smith’s home and growing weaker.
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Bruce Groharing
Denice
Gerald
Paul Smith
Argo
Orlo Smith
Mt. Carroll
Thomas Orcutt
G. A. Smith
INES WIERSEMA WEDS IN SPRING VALLEY PARISH
Miss Clara Hines of Goletammt and Henry Wiersema exchanged vows last Thursday evening in the parsonage of Spring Valley Row Formed church. The Rev. J. Arius de i Fmialud performed the single ping ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ernest Tousley of Thow. The bride wore Alice blue silk crepe with a matching girdle. Wiersema is son of Mr and Mrs Claus Wiersema of Garden Plain and has worked on the Tousley farm. They plan to reside with Mr and Mrs Tousley in the coming year and are receiving congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hines
Gole
Henry Wiersemta
Milet i Nue
Spring Valley Row
Arius de i Fmialud
Ernest Tousley
Thow
Ray Eines
Goletammt
Will Harnanigine
Wiersemyt
Claus Wiersema
Garden Plain
Tousley
Wiersema
George Perry Weds Mrs Holman at Clinton Saturday
George Perry and Waele Relman were united in marriage last Saturday in Clinton. The ceremony was conducted with assistance from Ivada Rice and the Wilt Hotel staff handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perry
Chas. Holman
Clinton
Waele Relman
Thome
Wiersema Home Wedding Opens New Chapter for Couple
The Wiersema couple wed Wednesday afternoon at a peakty Roam venue with a ceremony led by Rev. AL Kya. Mrs and Mrs Chis Wiersema of Plain were hosts as the couple, both popular locals, begin life together. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Tara Wiersema of Fulton and employed by Curtis Core in Clinton.
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Wiersema
Ow Plain
AL Kya Begat
Iestor
Efor
Gi Ethahurel
Tike Alwens
Hines
Yenr
Ure Best Amin
Crivins
Tara Wiersema
Northwestern Utilities Cuts Electric Rates For Thomson Area
The Northwestern Utilities Company serving Savanna Mt Carroll and Thomson announced reduced electric rates for residential commercial rural and power customers after filing schedules with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The changes, effective soon, include one new rate schedule expected to lower bills for many users and reflect a utility-wide adjustment approved by regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Winers
Savannia
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Hus
T. Ilinois
Banefi
Local Village Board Meets In Regular Session Monday
The village board of trustees met in regular session with President H B Streveh and six trustees present. Minutes from Feb a were read and approved. Bills approved and ordered paid for utilities pumping street work tires and coal. Treasurer noted water rents Jan 27 Feb 27 and balance in funds. A water sales tax directive from the Finance directing utilities law noninstitutional. Board adjourned. Kate Cole Whitney, Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of Trustees
Call
H. B. Streveh
W. U Slayman
Paral Lewis
A. W. Pape
A. S. Holland
Myson Tibbits
Carpenter
Dwight Brown
St. Dent. of
Finense
Kate Cole Whitney
Re-enlists in Army Burrell Brown Returns to Ft Bes Moines
Burrell Brown came back to Ft Bes Moines after a furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Guy Brown and relatives. Mrs Brown plans another enlistment. Mr and Mrs Jake Housenga hosted guests Wednesday evening. Everett Eslinger celebrated his birthday with his mother and Miss Lucille Griswald also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Brown
Ft. Bes Moines
Guy Brown
Jake Housenga
John Houzenga
Everett Eslinger
Lucille Griswald
Services For Mrs Arthur Church Held In Spring Valley
Mrs Arthur Church died at her home in Aidan Grove on Feb 27 19 and funeral services were held at the Spring Valley Presbyterian church. Burial was in Spring Valley cemetery. She was born Nov 10 1972 in Ustick township and married, leaving two daughters and a son. She lived in Ustick all life, joined Spring Valley Pres church early, and suffered a heart ailment. She was held in high esteem and many will regret her passing.
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Arthur Courch
Aidan Geove
Spring Valley Presbyterian Clereh
Ustick
Fl. Darwin of
Fulton
Spring Valley Cemetery
Francis Hook
Alex McCullagh
Robert Ross
John
Sem Patterson
Charles Patterson
Alex McCullash
Fran. Hook
Sune
James
Nancy Jean Aggen
Swan Rhymmer
Gresham
Ore
Hannah Moultry
Aurora
Charles Thyra
Ount
John Lake
Yoer
Maudison
Wis
A. N. Rhymer
Graf Johnson
Morrison Sur Church
Spring Valley Presbyterial Church
Catholic church hosts March 17 adm meeting
Clubs and lodges report events with Mrs Eugene Murray hosting a comforter drive for Mrs Murray. Seven members attended a short business session with refreshments. The Thomson 400 club meets today with Mrs John Carpenter. Altar and Rosary society met at Mrs War Hawk Sr home with tea and dancing. high prize won by Mrs Thomson Hand and Tow by Miss Ethel McNamara. Next society meeting set for Mrs Tim McNamara on April 7.
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Chat-a-White
Ciil
Eugene Murray
Murray
Altar and Rosary Society
War Hawk Sr
Thonas
Ethel McNamara
Ciety
Tim McNamara
Thomson Streets Rough Amid Weather and Rate Changes
Rain and frost have left Thomson streets rough with standing water in many paves. The article notes new electrical rate schedules reducing costs for small residential and commercial uses and introduces an OffPeak rate. Northwestern Illinois Utilities serves Mt Carroll Thomson Chadwick and much of Carroll County from Savanna generating station with a 1000 kW plant and 14 000 volt lines.
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Aml
Thomson
Smany
Fars
Hernan Fron
Dallas
Persity Comforuriy
Con
Mt. Caerall
Mlimois Utilites
Mt. Carroll
Thomson, Chadwick
Carroll County
Vanna
Savanna
St Peter's Church Announces Dance for St Patrick's Day
Members of St Peter's Church of Thomson plan a St Patrick's Day dance in Thomson on Wednesday March 17 Wave Martindales orchestra will play for a dance at Thomson this Friday night March 5 and at Chandwick on Wednesday March 10
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St. Peter's Church of
Thomson
St. Patrick’s
Wave Martindale
Chandwick
March PTA Meeting At High School This Monday
The regular PTA gathering will be held Monday evening at the high school gym. The program includes selections by the high school orchestra and the paper What the Home Expects of the School. Mrs Pred Miller and Mrs Sylvia Wilt perform. Dr J A Brotman and the Mothers chorus will entertain.
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Alts B
Mirhb
Savanna
E. DeLamater
Pred Miller
Sylvia Wilt
Lucille Griswold
Yalk
J. A. Brotman
Alrgo School
Stransdale Farms Receives Several Carloads of Feeders
Stransdale Farms received several carloads of feeders this week to be placed in the feed yard. About 300 head were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stransdale Farms
Thomson Checker Artists Play At Savanna Tonight
Thomson checker artists prepare for a busy day ending with an evening game against Savanna champions at City Hall Savanna. They met Thomson recently on the road. Refreshments will be served following the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Checker
Savanna
Abd Savanna
Thomson
Thomson Brief Notes On Local Visits And Remodels
Laurence Strauch and son I Dick and Mrs Emma Senneff of Chadwick were afternoon callers Monday at Mrs Charles McGinty’s home. Andrew Hook is remodeling his farm residence with work starting Tuesday on the north side. The interior will be remodeled and a new porch added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Laurence Strauch
I Dick
Emma Senneff
Chadwick
Charles McGinty
Andrew Hook
Pleasant Valley Farm Hand Dies of Apoplexy
Frank Bundy aged 45 a farm hand at Rolfin farm in Pleasant Valley township twelve miles north of Mt. Carroll was found dead Monday afternoon behind a barn on the Irwin farm. The Jo Daviess county coroner held an inquest returning a verdict of death by apoplectic stroke. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Irwin home and interment was made in Bridlemeter's Woodland township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Bundy
Rolfin
Pleasant Valley Township
Mt. Carroll
Irwin
Pheadore Bundy
Dowin
Jo Daviess County
Trwin
Bridlemeters
Woodland Township
Savanna Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend News
Miss Beulah Gaar spent the week end with her father and Marrs Gaar family. Peter Sikkema and Vernon returned to Madison on Thursday. Lloyd Hamilton returned from Ruels Island to work with Roy Heiman. Otto Switzenl and Sylvia Wilt visited Lanark and Morrison. Donald Smith and Duane joined relatives for Sunday at Smith and Carroll homes. Prndence Greharing visited with parents and her brother Bruce in hospital. Many neighbors, former neighbors, and relatives called at Decker home in Savanna and nearby towns over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Gaar
Savanna
Marrs Gaar
Not
Peter Sikkema
Vernon
Madison
Lloyd Hamilton
Ruels Island
Roy Heiman
Prndence Greharing
Evanston
Mra
Other Greharing
Bruce
Jane Lah Hospital
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LTO
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N. W. Hi
Greeley
Lewis Motor Co
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Br Pet Catholic
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Thomson 400 Club
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PT For Gratet
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AIL Pta
T. Peter's Church
ST. Patrick's Day
PTA
J. A. Brotmann
Pleasant Valley Farm
Thomson Briefs
Adams
Dan Geron
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Jaco
Henry Engelline
Lanark
Donald Smith
Duane
Wit
Orly Smith
Carroll
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Columbus Junction
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