Regional tour notes at Mt Carroll feature local athletes and colorful residents
Highlights from the Mt Carroll regional tourney include Morrison players Clyde Glenn and Fay Groharing in front at the Lanark Thomson game. The piece lists numerous local figures from cheerleaders to players, with remarks on practice, sports across ages, and community interest in Thomson’s teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Clyde
Glenn
Fay Groharing
Morrison
Thomson
Lanark-Thomson
Fritz
Marie Kemmer
Orville Goblin
Missus
Thomson Legion to host county meeting in Thomson March 25
Thomson American Legion Post and Ladies Auxiliary hold a joint March 9 meeting in the Y C H S gym presided by Commander Richard McGinty and Mrs Ed Andring. Plans were laid for Thomson to host the county Legion meeting March 25. Donations of five dollars each to the Red Cross were approved and cookies to Dowing Veterans Hospital were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion Post and Ladies Auxiliary
Richard McGinty
Ed Andring
Layi Ng
Thomson
Legionaires
Legion
George Maine
Legion and Auxiliary
Redross
Dowing Veterans Hospital
Local families visit across towns this weekend
Thomson Briefs report numerous Sunday and weekend visits. Families including the Badtkes, Gilbert, Hazen, Kness, Sturgill, Getz, Simpson, Kahler, Ashpole, Hall, Libberton, Dietrick, Houzenga, Raser, Crowe, Dimmick, Bull, and Carpenters traveled between Port Byron Morrison Rock Falls Chadwick Mt Carroll Prophetstown Clinton and other area homes to visit relatives and attend suppers and overnight stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Badtke
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
Frank Badtke
Morrison
Wilfred Hazen
Rock Falls
Louis Kness
Dan Sack
Hanover
Hubert Sturgill
Frederick Getz
Mt. Carroll
John Simpson
Glen Turney
Chadwick
Chester Kahler
Local Socials Roundup From Savanna to Fulton
Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and David visited in Savanna Sunday with Mrs Diehl's mother Mrs Mary Diehl. John Smith of Hammond Indiana was a supper guest Monday night in the Roggendorf home. Dorothy visited Savanna with the Roggendorfs and the Brock family. Darlene Creighton of Clinton visited with her parents. The Harts moved to a new farm east of Argona. Elynor Stagg visits Excelsior Springs Mo. Sunday guests of Ben Dykstra were LeRoy Rus and sons from Garden Plain. Orval Blackert and family visited the Blackerts and Kay from Fulton. Sherm Oakley and his wife mark their 49th anniversary with family staying in Clinton. Mervin Marshall dined with Roy Heltman. Lou Houzenga of Fulton visited Andrew Houzenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Christianson
Carol Ol Clinton
John Ashpole
Lowell Hall
Mt. Carroll
Harold Libbertons
Carpenter Farm
Raymond Dietrick
Claude Grim
Mary Ann Houzenga
Arla
Arla St. Ores Monday Night. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Raser
Prophetstown
Marie Crowe
Verda
Loretta
Morrison
Nellie Schade
Glendora
Nellie Dimmick
Eugene Bull
Stevie
Clinton
Harry Diehl
David
Savanna
Diehl
Mary Diehl
John Smith
Hammond
Ind
Gus Roggendorf
Ben Dykstra
LeRoy Rus
Garden Plain
Orval Blackert
Herbert Blackert
Kay
Fulton
Sherm Oakley
Oakley
Dale Mayden
Mervin Marshall
Roy Heltman
Lou Houzenga
Andrew Houzena
Eldon Hickey
Ernest Tousley
Charles LaDew
Otto Switzer
Frank Switzer
Mt. Carrell
Wim
Hans
Idea School
the Decorative Art Co
Dawnport
Baptist Church
George Funk
Ida Buck
Bob's
Francis Smith
Kenneth Koher
Paul Smith
Robert Plumley
Halph Stearns
Janice Smith
Maron Smith
Albert Hook
California
Lloyd Johnson
Camanche
Drilled-in Fertilizer Boosts Barley Spring Start
The Mid West Soil Improvement Committee says using a fertilizer attachment on the grain drill places plant food in bands near the seed for barley and small grains. A quick spring start depends on soil structure and prudent nitrogen levels, with advice to consult state agronomists for amounts and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Jack Regan Writes From Paris March 2 1948
Jack Regan reports from Paris before leaving for Nancy France on March 3 to join a repatriation program at St Avold U S Military Cemetery in Europe. He sends regards to Mrs Stagg and family in Thomson Illinois. The note highlights one of Europe’s largest military cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Church Services and Potluck Dinner Invite
Pastor D L Draper announces Sunday school at 10 with morning worship at 11 in Thomson. Argo has no evening service. Dr Milton Bayly, Rockford District Superintendent, will preach at 11. A potluck dinner at 12 leads to the yearly business meeting. All welcome, come at 1 30 if you cannot dine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Draper
Thomson
Argo
Milton Bayly
Rockford
The Worth of Christian Character Sermon and March Services
Minister Thomas S Cleworth invites churchgoers to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m on March 14. The lesson uses Ephesians and Philippians to explore Christian character as an aggressive force. March features a Bible book-of-the-month study of Mark with a theme The Background of Mark s Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Cleworth
Mark
Church Services and Classes Announced for Sunday
Catholic Mass at 9 30 and 11 00 with sermons on A Great Chapter for Jesus Followers The Worth of Christian Character and The Conversion of a Seamstress The Golden Rule class meets March 16 and the Ladies Aid March 15 158 Bible quotes urge worship and moral living with a welcoming note for new attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespe
Jesus
John
Herbert St. Ores
Dan Sack
Ladies Aid
Ernest Smith
Religon
Christ
Weekend Guests Visit Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and children of Savanna were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Eslinger and children called on his mother, Mrs. Emma Eslinger in Morrison Monday. Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Feldt were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walk and Jennie of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Poel of Garden Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Savanna
Earl Ellis
Calvin Eslinger
Emma Eslinger
Morrison
Leonard Feldt
Frank Walk
Jennie
Fulton
Albert Poel
Garden Plain
Local clubs sponsor 1947 Illinois student art contest
Rural schools are invited to join the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs art contest for 7th and 8th graders with the theme Historical Event in Illinois History. Entries due April 9 to local chair Gladys Kustes. four classes. district and state judging follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Illinois
Woman's Club
Gladys Kustes
Thomson’ Woman’s Club
Picures
Kustes
Dr Gholson Attends State Chiropractic Meeting
Dr Gholson and Mrs E H Gholson of Savanne plan to travel Friday March 12 to Springfield for the Spring State Convention of the Blinois Chiropractic Research Bureau at the Leland hotel. He serves on the bureau board of directors and she is on the Women's Auxiliary Illinois Chiropractic Research Bureau board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gholson
Savanne
Springfield
Bl Nois Chiropractic Research Bureau
Leland Hotel
Gholson
The
Asociation
Women’s Auxiliary-Ilinois Chiropractic Research Bureau
T N T Club Announces 1948 Program
The T N T Club reveals its 1948 agenda with officers led by Ella Tousley and Hazel Morse. The monthly schedule lists hosts, roll calls, and Bible verses tied to alphabet letters from February to January, along with a March 24 social and a June church cleaning day. Numerous members named, including Irene St Ores, Edith Gaar, and Mabel Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Tousley
Hazel Morse
Irene St. Ores
Edith Gaar
Adeline Groharing
Hattie Wilt
Amelia Sack
Cathrine Adams
Frances Hemmer
Cleone Miller
Imne St. Ores
Viola Danels
Ruth Small
Emma Kling
York
Leota Holland
Nellie Ketchum
Mabel Jensen
Mia
Bess French
Bonnie Curley
Gladys Cate
Maxine Appel
Ieter
Hostees
Bertha Holland
Marion Wheeler
Nelie Houghton
Nelle Creighton
Hitesses
Elie Tousley
Bertha Hook
Grace Shelley
Bille Verre
Emma Holand
View Daniels
Roll Call
Leter
Bazaar
Leila Johannsen
Bille Verve
Hosesses
Hattie Wit
Vera Martindale
Orella Bennett
Horesses
Kate Whitney
Lydia Brown
Nellie Kechum
Local Families Share Meals and Moves Across Towns
The report notes multiple Sunday and Monday visits among local families. Fred Appel of Milledgeville purchased the Emma Eslinger farm and moved there this week. Doc Kness operates a repair shop with a new walking machine, while various households including Kemmer Stage Miller Stodden Holland Carroll and Gsell hosts are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Miller
and Daugher
Fred Miller
Gerald Brown
Judy
Robert Miller
Fred Appel
Milledgeville
Emma Eslinger
Doc Kness
Waling
Argo-Fa Vatage
Kenneth Kemmer
Ben Stage
Ralph Miller
Lewis Stodden
Clinton
Gilbert Holland
Frank Miller
M Lledgevile
Ivan Carroll
Clifford Gsell
Morrison
Firemen to Tangle with Fulton Team in Local Showdown
Thomson Firemen, recently organized, face Fulton Melody Milk Bar in a highly anticipated game at the YMCA WHS gym next Wednesday at 8 o clock. Rumor has it the Fire Chief may play, with other stars to be announced for an evening of basketball thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomson Firemen
Fulton Melody Milk Bar
YY. C. WH. S
Honor Roll and Activities From 1947 48 High School
Fourth period honor lists include named students across first and second honors with perfect attendance noted in part. Latin and Ag IL classes cover Caesar Belgians fables and milk dipper projects while American History, Economics, English, Typing, Physics, and World History outline ongoing topics and student projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Il
Merle Prins
Darrell Gaar
Village social notes from Clinton and nearby towns
Mes Ferd Grimm visited Mrs PD L Draper Friday evening as Ferd and the children joined Draper and David for the trip to Mt Carroll. Miss Jo Ann Wilt stayed with grandmother and aunt Mrs Myrta Groharing and Miss Bessie Groharing in Clinton. Sunday visitors at Virgil Wilt's included Mrs Myrta Groharing, Mrs Bessie Groharing, Mr and Mrs Wesley Luckstead, and Steven of Clinton. Mr and Mrs Carl Jurgensen of Davenport called on Mr and Mrs John A House midweek. Mrs Otto Switzer stayed with Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff in Fulton from Monday to Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferd Grimm
L. Draper
Ferd
Draper
David
Mt. Carroll
Jo Ann Wilt
Myrta Groharing
Bessie Groharing
Clinton
Virgil Wilt
Wesley Luckstead
Steven
Carl Jurgensen
Davenport
John
Otto Switzer
Francis Hoff
Fulton
Pat Cate
Babe Ofa O
Boston
Wallace Williams
Clara Switzer
Philip
Moline
Marvin Brookstra
Bruce Grobaring
Ward Palfrey
Avanna
Charles Yupp
Milledgeville
Roland Schroth, Jr
Merle
Ills and recoveries in local notes
Dorothy Johnson remains ill with tonsillitis and quinsy. George St. Ores Jr. has been ill for several days with quinsy. Andy Sheridan is improving slowly but still cannot receive visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ores
George St. Ores, Jr
Quinsy
Andy Sheridan
Joe Bennett Second In Duck Calling Contest
Former Thomson resident Joe Bennett placed second in the Illinois duck calling contest at Navy Pier Chicago last week during the International Sports Travel and Boat Show. Bennett competed closely with winner Walter Drennan of Depue, a notable local sportsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo
Thomson
Illinois
Chicago
Navy Pier
Joe
Walter Drennan
Depue
Club listings and meetings for mid March
The W S C S will meet on March 17 with Mrs Salome McGinty. The 500 Card Club met at Mrs Leila Johannsen's with Houghton winning first Diehl second Sack third and Herrity low. next meeting with Mrs Houghton. Chat-a-While club met with Mrs Lloyd Smith replacing Mrs Ernest Smyth. Argo Home Economics meets March 19 at Mrs Mary Hook's with Kathryn Cooper and Mary Green as hosts. Ryan Neighbors meet March 16 at Mrs Wmn Adams's. Irish joke roll call. wear green or pay a penalty. Baptist Ladies Aid meets March 18 at Mrs Ernest Smith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500
Leila Johannsen
Houghton Winning
Diehl
Sack
Robert Herrity
Low
Houghton
Argo Home Economics
Argo Home Economics Club
Mary Hook
Kathryn Cooper
Mary Green
Ryan
Wmn. Adams
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Ernest Smith
Community News Notes From Orangeville Area
A long list of social visits, family gatherings, and travel across Orangeville and nearby towns is summarized. People share weekend plans, hospital visits in Madison, consis tent visits to Mt. Carroll, Savanna, Milledgeville, Milan, and Fulton. Mrs. Stephen Switzer thanks friends for supportive letters after illness.
Morrison Ends Frojans Run In Regional Final
In the regional final Morrison Muskies edged the Men of Troy 45-31. Munson's squad defeated Pearl City and Shannon to reach the final but ran out of depth with three games in four days and light reserves. Bull, Heusie, Young, Elliott, and output by Finns stood out. Miller of Fulton was named the outstanding opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eslinger
Mama Arlene
Dorothy Johnson
Spencer’s
Algo-Fa
Billy Spencer
Janet Carpenter Bull
Frojans
Morrison
Munson
Troy
Steamer
Fulton
Trojans
Bull
Heusie
Young
Root
Elliott
Miller
Mustangs
Moline
Paul Munson
Morrison Mustangs
Pearl City
Shannon
Mt. Carroll
Troy Warriors
Lanak
Coles Boys
Cole
Hig
Toot
Birthday thanks from Hattie Greeley
Hattie Greeley thanks friends for the lovely cards and remembrances during her birthday and illness. She expresses that the kindness will always be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Greeley
Trojans Achieve 24 Wins and Multiple Titles
The Trojans finish with a 24 win 4 loss record ranking among state teams. They claim Carroll Conference co champions district champions and runner up in the regional. Standouts include Ronald Bull Tom Root John Elliott and others contributing strong season totals. Tournament play includes Mt Carroll Invitational a district tourney win over Pearl City and regional close calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Carroll County
Lanark
Carroll Conference
York High School Iit
Ronald Bull
Tom Root
Tommie
John Elliott
David Young
Robert Heusinkveld
Thomson
Elizabeth
Sabula
Hillsdale
Milledgeville
Cordova
Mt. Carroll
Shannon
Alumni
Chadwick
Hanover
Port Byron
Lyndon
Rock Falls
Pearl City
Fulton
Morrison
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Elynor Stagg
E. Ss
Dee St. Ores
Bob Lewis
Western State Teachers College
Macomb
Bob
Jerry Brown
Red Melendy
Williams Boys
Joe Bennett
Bud Holoway
Emil Brach
Harry Gaar
Harold Daehler
Meyers
Main Street
Excelsior Springs
Pete
Ed Porter
Ivan Morse
I. D
Andy
Thomson Quint
Homson
Auxiliary and Legion
American Legion
Harold Brown
Thomson Briefs
Thomson Briers
Jack Regan
Methodist
Dr. Gholson
T.N. T
T. N. T. Club
High School News
Frances Green
Kenneth Gablin
Erma Erling
Jean Elliott
Mary Cate
Lola Grim
Leota Honzenga
Betty Hollaway
Sylvia Dykstra
Paul Hartman
Harvey Housenga
Alberta Johnson
Carolyn Marshall
Russell Sikkema
Leona Curley
Geraldine Smith
Clifford Durward
Lola Dykstra
Fay Ashby
Alfred Dykstra
Howard Johnson
Janice Miller
Norma Strubb
Joan Zenk
Iona Zenk
Irere Zenk
Diana Dieh
Ellis Pickens
George St. Ores
Harvey Honzenga
Sylvia Dyktra
Darreil Gaar
Roosevelt
Charlie
Lenta Housenga
Tonadie
Wi S.C
Salome McGinty
Lloyd Smith
Ernest Smth
Royal Neighbors
Ned Spencer
Carl Castle
Wayne Ashby
John McCaughy
Barbra Jo
M Harvey Marshall
Gene
Putman
Dick Andresen
Hadwick
Oakland
Calif
Mr. Andresen
Edward Kyeland
Stephen Switger
Orangeville, I
Steamers
Franklin Fehler
Harold Sorenson
Clintonrrived
Ashjpole
Fehler
Victors
Young Ay
Root ” Stearn
As Eat
Steamers Lawton Kettler
Johnson Woerema
Houzenga
Bui
Heuise " Young
Stearns
Mustangs Nesson Duty
Buell
Vos Oo
Lange Tawhrack
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