Grade News Highlights Student Achievements and Events
The eighth through sixth grades report reading programs, exhibits, and projects on tools, with mentions of teachers Hog and Ken Isenhart. The piece lists student names achieving perfect attendance, honor rolls, and high scores on tests, along with Junior Class Prophecy sketches and upcoming class activities at York Flattonsville High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danick
Witich
Hank
Sean
Af Coola
Wa Hog
Ken Isenhart
Ird
Fevelyn Ashpole
Allen Dykstra
Nen Holmen
James Housenga
Hn Sour
Ruth Strubb
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Denice Leavens
Mrs. Denice Leavens 73, lifelong York township resident, died Sunday after a stroke. Funeral services were held Wednesday at her daughter’s home and at the Thomson Christian church. Surviving children include Mrs. Frank Brown, Floyd Leavens, Mrs. Louis Decker, and Mrs. Lee Hartman. two sons and other relatives preceded her. burial in Lower York Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denice Leavens
York Township
Louis Decker
Thomson
Christian Church
T. Stuart Cleworth
Savanna Community Church
Leavens
Decker Hone
Denice Reggendorf
John
Mary Long Reggendorf
Augustus Leavens
Sandridge
Mr. Leavens
Clinton
Iowa
Lydia Armstrong
Willian, Sheedtz
Boyd Latham
Savanna Sane
Old
Rugged Coss
R. J. Houghton
John Carroll
Harry Tiehh
Orr Luther
Howard
Frank Leavens
Will
Earl Rogrendorf
Lower York
Fulton Fans Listen In For Moline District Tourney Games
Fulton supporters will hear home broadcasts of this week’s district tournament games via speaker systems connected by direct wire from ringside seats. The first telecast at 8:30 will cover Fulton versus Tiskilwa, with Moline hosting the opening game at 7:30. If Fulton wins Friday’s key matchup, fan optimism grows for a potential state final run. Louis Lewis of Walnut visited relatives Sunday on his way to Rochester, Minnesota, stopping here again Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Ferith
Oll
Tiskilwa
Fulton Merchants
Moline-Fulton
Moline
Louis Lewis
Walnut
Rochester
Minn
Wacker Family Visit and Hospital Admission
Mr and Mrs John Carroll and Lois of Thomson visited on Sunday. Lew Buchner was taken to Freeport hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll and
Lois of
Thomson
Illness and recoveries noted in local column
The column lists residents ill or recovering from recent health issues. Mrs John Schade and Slayman show illnesses. Clare Hohnan remains about the same. Lyte Shelly, Dan Nipe, Mrs Rachael Switzer, Mrs Wilt Holy, and others are reported with varying conditions. Several names visited, with Wayne events at home, hospital updates, and a few travel plans for treatment or observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayman
Clare Hohnan
Regular meeting notices for local clubs and social events
The Home Economic Club schedules a Friday March 19 all day meeting at Mrs Bessie Kenyon home with a tuck in lunch and program including song devotions business and guest speakers. The Thomson 500 club meets with prizes awarded and Royal Neighbors plan a Tuesday afternoon gathering. Irve Martindale to play at a Wacker hall dance Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economic Club
Bessie Kenyon
Witl
Home Sweet Home
Nellie Parsons
Margery Peters
Fife
Edna Carroll
Cora Kauffman
Low Moyer
Hortense Nipe
Marian Smith
Lou Moyer
Madgu
Bower
Wacker
Martindale
Wacker Hall
Clinton Visitors and Local Guests Highlight Week
Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk Sr visited Clinton while Pridsy Mes James Smith from Savanna was a four weekend guest in the home of her daughter Mrs Paul Lewis Alma Mertz and daughter Alma of Lanark visited with Mr and Mrs Fred Miller Jerry Gearee of Savanna called on Mrs Emma Steele and Mrs Clarence Bolhous spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Martin M Bielema at Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hawk
Clinton
Pridsy Mes
James Smith
Savanna
Paul Lewis
George Mertz
Alma
Lanark
Fred Miller
Jerry Gearee
Saevanna
Emma Steele
Clarence Bolhous
Martin M. Bielema
Fulton
Sand
Norman Stickell
Funeral for Andrew Petersen Held in Clinton
Andrew Petersen 70 died Tuesday evening at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Funeral services planned for 1:30 at Shadduck Funeral Home and 2:00 at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial in Springdale Cemetery. Born in Germany, he came to America at 16 and settled near Clinton. Survived by six children Carl Petersen and five daughters, two sisters, a brother, and 18 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Peterson
Jane
Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Shadduck Funeral Home
Zion Lutheran Church
Springdale Cemetery
Mr. Petersen
Germany
Martin Petersen
Carl Petersen
Freda Bahnsen
Elsie Jensen
Amanda Hansen
Caroline Jurgensen
Fulton Mo line basketball game Friday night
Thomson area fans plan to drive to Moline for the district tournament clash between Mo line and Fulton. The game starts at 8 30 pm in the Moline Field House with Fulton holding a block of 100 seats. Also notes Miss Mary Prins visited relatives in Clinton and choral society members Sylvalena Bothous and Clarene Bothous are part of the Fulton church group performing an Easter cantata.
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Thomson Basketball
Moline
Moline-Fulton
Fulton
Choral Society
The
Christian Reformed Church of
Thomson basketball team releases individual records
Individual records for Abe Thomson High School basketball players were released. Wikbue Stickel led scoring while others saw limited playing time. Complete list includes Stickell, Gror, scate, Stage, Demaree, Boylan, Hook, Ashpole, Brockill with various field goals and points. Also notes library and local moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Thomson High Schoo
Wikbue Stickel
Puke
Thomson
Stickell
Gror
Scate
Demaree
Boylan
Hook
Ashpole
Brockill
Village Ticket Circulated With Re Election Hope
A village ticket for the April 20 election is circulated with current mayor and officials on the slate. Names listed include Henry B. Strauch for president and mayor, trustees Arthur W. Pape Hobart S. Holland K. B. Carpenter Paul Lewis W. A. Slayman Myron Tibbits, treasurer Herbert St Ores, clerk Kate Cale Whitiney. A birthday supper honored Mrs Wm Hawk Sr and daughter Mrs Justice Prins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Strauch
Arthur W. Pape
Hobart S. Holland
K. B. Carpenter
Paul Lewis
W. A. Slayman
Myron Tibbits
Herbert St. , Ores
Kate Cale Whit i Iney
Thomson Checker Artists Win In Savanna Event
Thomson checker artists defeated Savanna 131 to 55 at city hall last Thursday. The Wheeler club impressed with strong play and seek matches with nearby towns, eager to accept invitations. Jay Wilt led scoring with 35 points across 28 games, while A O Elliott and E Hershey contributed in the box score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Checker
Savanna
Thomson
Wheeler Club
Local Notes From Thomson Area In Brief
K B Carpenter missed a week at Thomson State iBank due to illness. Will Cochran of Chicago visited with his brother Ely and Miss Emma Kline plus Mrs Emma Steele visited Mrs Sarah Gro. Mrs Jessie Green returned to Freeport after visiting her mother Ida Frederick. Miss Mayme Kane of Fulton spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs John Neary. Mrs Harry Houghton returned to Spokane after staying with G A Smith during the illness and death of her uncle Thomas Orcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
Thomson State
Will Cochran
Chicago
Ely
Steele
Sarah Grofaring
Jessie Green
Freeport
Ida Frederick
Mayme Kane
Fulton
John Neary
Harry Houghton
Spokane
Wash
G. A. Smith
Thomas Orcutt
Rockford High Dominates Mt Carroll In Freeport Meet
Rockford High blasted Mt Carroll 40 12 in the Freeport sectional opening as Rockford built a 16 2 first quarter lead and 25 4 at halftime. Mt Morris edged Freeport 16 12 in the same session while Rockford reserves played the second half. Mrs Lillie and daughter of Galesburg were visitors with Mr and Mrs Conrad Lillie and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
MT. Carroll
Freeport
Rockford High
Mt. Morris
Rams
Mr. Carroll
Bob Grove
County Sear
Argo Fa Conrad Ginther resumes work after illness
Argo Fa Conrad Ginther returns to duties following several days of illness from paint torch fumes. Mrs. Joe Melendy travels to Sheboygan Wisconsin for ten days with daughter Mrs Bernard Conrad. Kermit Lasch treated after falling ten feet from coal bin to tracks. sprained ankle most serious injury. Leonard Porter, farmer, responsible for the only mile of road in the area. milk shipments to the condensary disrupted by impassable grade. Henry Yoecke moved to newly purchased Yoecke homestead.
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Conrad Ginther
Ginther
Joe Melendy
Sheboygan
Wis
Bernard Conrad
Kermit Lasch
Leonard Porter
Henry Yoecke
Yoeckea
Thos Orcutt lifelong York resident passes away
Thomas Orcutt, a longtime York area farmer and community figure, died Sunday at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Thomson. Born September 17 1854 near Mt Carroll he lived 60 years in York township and Aberdeen County, survived by two daughters Mrs Gertrude Kustes and Mrs Ione Smith and son B Creulk, plus siblings and in-laws. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Smith home with Rev Harold R Dude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O2rult
Alfred Smith
Orcutts
Thomas Orcutt
Prate
Nom French
Crcutt
Thomson
Otiers
Thomson Weeks
York
Thomas A. Orcutt
Mt. Carroll
Daeron County
York Tn
Doe
Margaret Benefiel
Sheir
Gertrude Kustes
Fulton
Ione Smith
al B. Creulk
Oeve
Clara
Minnesota
Uattie
Washington
Margaret Seith
Orquis
Alyed Smith
York Township
Smith
Harold R. Dude
Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Miss Bylon
Jon Bolhuus
Frank Johnson
Myron Tibbits
Lewis Sears
Orval Gablin
Wi Atherton
Ely Coehwas
Lower York
Comstrom
Res
Harry Houghme
Wash
Man
Cedarville
Jane
Y Gre
Glen Goble
Emthurst
Glen Ashby
Ted Storm
Carroll Mary Frazier
James Orchied
A. Flint
John 3A ¥Anou
Mae Kustes
Kustes
Snyder
Kathryn Slithter
Unity of Christendom Sermon at Morning Church
Rev T. B. Cleworth of Savanna will speak at 9 30 a m on The Unity of Christendom. Sunday school starts at 10 30 a m. All without a church home are welcome.
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Cleworth
Savanna
Church Services and Class Postponement Notice
Methodist church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. Catholic services continue at 12:00 p.m. Baptist Sunday school at 10 a.m. The Livewire class meeting has been indefinitely postponed.
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Methodist
Epworth League
Baptist Sunday School
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
Mrs Ida Weber visits daughter Mrs Wes Sack for a two week stay. Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Morrison called Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer. Mr and Mrs H A Francke and grandson Walter Switzer visited relatives in Hanover Sunday. Daniel’s parents in the home of Mr and Mrs Love Shelly. Preach to host Sunday school class party at her row. Milton Hartiun of Ware Haven spent time in Thomson. Milt ill a week with fever and is just recovering.
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Ida Weber
Wes Sack
Charles Miller
Morrison
Allen Witmer
H. A. Francke
Walter Switzer
Hanover
Nels
Daniel
Shelly. D. Preach
Sunay School
Milton Hartiun i
Thomson
Milt
Marriage announced for Miex Florence Smith and Wesley Golding
The wedding of Miex Florence Smith daughter of Fred Hitch of Thomson and Wesley Golding son of Mr and Mrs L E Gold of Morrison was held recently. Mrs Golding, a York Community High School graduate class of 29, trained as a nurse at Dane Lamb Hospital in Canton. Mr Golding, Morrison High School graduate 143, studied at La Salle Junior College two years and worked at Royal Blue Store in LaSalle. They plan to reside in LaSalle and welcome friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miex Florence Smith
Fred Hitch
Thomson
Wesley Golding
L. E. Gold
Morrison
Clinton
Sil
LaSalle
Royal Blue
Monday Visitors and Local Guests in Sterling and Area
Will Griswold and Jake E visited Sterling on Monday. Mr and Mrs M J Brown visited Monday with relatives in Green s land Ta. Miss Irene Sheridan stayed with George Weatherwax Sunday. Mr and Mrs Claude Orr of Mt Carroll were guests Sunday at Hobart Holland s home. Mr and Mrs Ben Manning and family dined with Jack Halfman Sunday. Mr and Mrs C H Jenkins visited Sunday at Ralph Olds home in Clinton. Mr and Mrs Wallace Dresbach and children Lucille and Billy visited Mrs Dresbach s grandmother Sarah Groharing in Mt Carroll. CARD OF THANKS We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during illness and death of our mother Mrs Denice Leavens. To minister and singers, those who provided cars, floral offerings, and assistance, our sincere thanks.
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Will Griswold
Jake E
Sterling
M. J. Brown
Green 'S Land
Irene Sheridan
George Weatherwax
Claude Orr
Mt. Carroll
Hobart . Holland
Ben Manning
Jack Halfman
C. H. Jenkins
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Wallace Dresbach
Lucille and
Billy
Dresbach
Sarah Groharing
Hone
Denice Leavens
Thanks for the hospital get well wishes
Bruce Groharing thanks friends for cards flowers and fruit during his hospital stay and notes they will be loved and remembered.
Bereavement thanks to church friends and neighbors
The Kugtes Ear Orealt and the Smith family thank Rev. Dude for kind words, singers for songs, bearers, those who provided cars, and all who sent flowers and offered support during our loss of a beloved father. Special thanks from Mrs. Gertrude Kugtes Ear Orealt, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Smith, and daughter Margaret.
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Dude
Gertrude Kugtes
G. A. Smith
Margaret
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Leroy Gablin
Y King
Leroy Sikkems
Margaret Young
Lorraine Darlene Ashby
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Ne Kin Merle Gage
Ava
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Sgi
Robert Frazier
Mildred = Hoy
Glenima Potter
Henry Ong
Thomas Hand
Fourie Hoge
Robart Ashpole
Ja‘rpenter
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Bernice Rice
Morgan
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Laura Hoy
Carin Elvin
Norman French
Y. C. HS
Flattonsvnitg High School
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Turse
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Hicks
Bob Cake
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Nelliv
Che Avergily
Tino
Hot Demares
Moe
Hollywood
Evelyn
Eva
Slater
Run Demaree
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Manche Seim
Virginia French
Dimmick
Mary Wook
David Lewis
Geneva Kness
Ky Pring
Mary Fisher
Beatrice
Doanata Kaufman
Austin P Mester Grim
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Lewis
Elynoy Stage
Zerita
Dorothy Lewis
Earl Kauf
Wayne Ashby
Ab Cate
Rob Jet
Eva Man Scheoth
Rath Hs Gort Ride
Dykstra
Bob
John Dimmick
Shirley Boy
Louise Lewis
Ruth H
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Bette Lew
Victor Brocks
Geneva
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Katherine An
Gertrude Dylestra
Amarcs
Poa
Evelyn Raw
Bask
Denice
DR. Brotman
Gr. J. A. Brotman
Beer
Ed McGinty
Main Street
Laura Geisinger
Elizabeth Leahy
Fred Milley
Wesley Sack
John Schade
Mr._ Lyte
Shelly
Dan Nipe
Argo
Rachael Switzer
George Mort
Alice Fulton
DeKalb
Max Fulton
Oswald Becker
Morris Boeng
Henry Tripp
Ruth Neis
Coon Guinther
Frank Switzer
Freedom
Bruce Groharing
Robert Groharing
Jane Lamb Hospital
Thomson 500
John Carpenter
R. R.houghton
Carl Johannsen
L. B. Sears
Royal Neighbors
Charee
Laura Francke
Clara Switzer
Nellie Holland
Myrta Groharing
Anna Kauffman
Thomson Briefs
Carl Peterson
Mary Prins
Mrs. Louis J. Thompson
Clintom
Grace Strauch
Bert Stainbrook
Henry Voeckel, Jr
Henry Lohimeier
Herbert
A. O. Elliott
E. Hershey
Bleakley Myers
W. M. Schlott
GC. Wurster
Jay Wilt
Thomsen
Y. Stickell
Trammer
St. A. Smith
Patter
Joe Wilt Dee
Emma Kline
Emma
Conrad Lillie
Galesburz
Frank Smith
Argo Fa
Thos. Orcutt
Thoiian
Route
Long
Tom Kustes
Herbert Boldeett
Lee Center
Christian
Florence Smith
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