Newsy Notes From The School House
Bernice Cochran was absent Monday. English class read poems by Kingsley and Emerson and will cover Lyrics of Today. Geometry covers Construction with Book II ending, then Books IV and V. Latin I studied discounts and accounts. Dramatic declamations listed, with winners noted. Glee club plans songs for the State Contest on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Cochran
Charles Kingsley
Ralph Waldo Amerson
Pris
Sater
Mo. Carroll
Dog Well
Leon Lineback
Ant
Lucille Stickel
Marie
Bobby Univelcome
Mary Gaar
Lucille Griswold
Angel
Grace Ashpole
Renes
Marc Switzer
Ropes
Gla Appel
Howard Lawreate
Tone
Brotherly Eove
Paul Carpent
FE Kongen
Freddie
Eliinor McKee
Jean” Morgan
Ilazel Machael
Honor Roll Students At Consolidated School
Pupils across eight grades are named on the six week Honor Roll. The list includes first grade students Gladys Dykstra Merle Gaar Helen Hartman Paul Ottens and extended rosters through eighth grade with many students and several named staffers. The document also notes Perfect Attendance for multiple grades with several students such as Lawrence Rice Merle Cate Burdette Dyson Bernie Hook Mildred Hee Oscar Sweek and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dykstra
Merle Gaar
Helen Hartman
Paul Ottens
Maurice Bothous
Merle Cate
Jack Demaree
Martha Stench
Thomas Hand
Joseph Isenhart
LeVerna Potter
Dickie Stagg
Andrew Prins
Janet Carpenter
George Morgan
Kathryn Wiebenga
Laura Hoy
Kathleen Isenhart
Isabella Pring
Allen Sikk
Ariyne Adams
Victor Brockill
Geneva Kneas
Louise Lewis
Betty Lewis
Mary Prins
Renette Sikkema
David Switzer
Laurence Rice
Burdette Dyson
Bernie Hook
Mildred Hee
Oscar Sweek
Jane Carpenter
John Dykstra
Shincha Gaar
Letha Gaar
Fred Gronarins
George Morran
Helen Sweely
Bernice Rice
Pat Cate
Laura Hor
Kathleen Issahart
Harold Kauffman
Glen Knutsen
Aten Sikkema
Bill Sweels
William Wagner
Donald Rice
Paul Groharing
Raymond Honk
Loi
Gene Siare
Leo Wagner
Eleanora Dimmick
Georgeis Grahamy
Betis H Morgan
Henrietta
Brother in California Safe After Earthquake Scare
Mrs. Charles Began relieved as rumor of a quake reaches her home in Long Beach. Affected woman allegedly involved in a theft case was not charged. Mrs. Leary to attend class on Wednesday after school near Lanark. The plans include a trip to an institute in Millidgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Tvs
Lone Beach
Leary Act Trang
Mira
Ieary
Lanark
Thomson
Institute
Millidgeville
Thomson Village Board Proceedings March 6 1933
The regular session of the Thomson Illinois village board was held with Trustees Smith Cole Houghton Carpenter Schade Lewis presiding. Minutes from February 1932 were read and approved. The finance committee reported on utilities and repairs with several small payments and the board approved the accounts. Lodeges and clerks for the April 18 village election were named. The meeting adjourned with routine notices and local obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board OF
Thomson, Ill
Smith, Cole, Houghton
Carpenter
Schade Ai
R Lewis
Smith
Ed Lewis
Sedimuon Js
Rideway
Sheridan
Ivan Lew
RL Houghien
Sllage
Kate Whites
Ross Carpenet
Maude Sears
Lerks
Kate Cale Whines
Ve.lam Clesk
Obituary: Cornelius Douglas Shoemaker Dies in North Dakota
Cornelius Douglas Shoemaker of York County Illinois, later of Carthage and Kalispell, moved to Dickinson North Dakota where he died March 10. He was born 1860 near Yor Illinois, married to Dull a Shirer, had one son who died in infancy, and leaves a adopted son Frank of Carthage, two grandsons, two sisters and other relatives. Interment planned in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Shoemaker
Dickinson
N. Dak
Havine
Hy Fife
York
Shoemaker
Ince
North Dakota
Cornelius Douglas Shoemaker
Cornelius
Sophia
Yor Carrollounty
Ilinois
John
Kalispel
Montana
Shuetaker
New England
N. Oak
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Re Ani
Services For C Houghton Here Friday
Funeral services are planned for Clarence B. Houghton this Friday at 2 pm from his son Roy Houghton’s Thom son home. The Thomson Christian church will oversee with songs by Louise Stores and Harriett Smith, including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Abide With Me. Ashes will be interred in the Lower York family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B. Houghton
Thomson
Roy
Houghton
Todd
Thomson Christian Church
Louise Stores
Harriett Smith
Isle of Somewhere
Lower York
Churches Sundays achoel all day meeting at Mrs Frank Smith home
No local church meeting this week. Next Thursday March 28 an all day gathering will be held at the home of Mrs Frank Smith. Sunday social held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Strauch with present. Opening song by J Louis Schick. Roy Ellman Reading When the low mood Will End mentioned. Ideal Church deal at 1 a.m. in the evening by Rev Berge preaching at 235
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorsye Maren
Frank Smith
Mr. and
Mire
Henry Strauch
All
J. Louis Schick
Royellman
Reading
Ideal Church
Rev. Berge
Atv
Methodist Sunday Services and Plans for the Future
Sunday school at 10 06 3 morning worship at 11 00 a m Young Peoples meeting at 6 00 pm Evening service 7 30 pm The text questions the church as a divine institution and asks what plans exist to improve conditions by taking responsibility It calls for regular church attendance and involvement at East er church each Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senoor
Young Peoples
Catholic Aid Society Meets At Mrs Connell Home
The A R Society of St Peters Church met Thursday afternoon at Miss Mary Connell's home. Four new members joined since January 1. Officers were appointed for the year and the meeting adjourned. Next meeting set for April 8 at Mrs John Grawe. Regular services Wednesday evening at 7:24 and Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & R. Anciety
St Peter’s Church
Mary Connell
Church of Christ Plans Evening Service and Singalong
A church notices an evening service featuring a formation of the choir and a fiften minute program. Readers are urged to watch for further proclamations as committee lines up dates and attendance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Ores
Churches Cooperate For Easter Cantata Event
Churches collaborate for a Easter cantata to be presented in the evening at a local venue. Directors discuss rehearsal timing and the program details with plans to announce final arrangements later in the fall.
Births in Sterling and Clinton Families
Mr and Mrs Geonge Doden of Sterling welcomed a son born Thursday morning March 9. Mr and Mrs Carl Jurernem of Clinton welcomed a son born Thursday March 19. Mrs Jur menson is a sister of Mrs John Ashpols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonge Doden
Sterling
Carl Jurernem
Clinton
Thesday
Jurmenson
John Ashpols
Falk of Getting Baseball Team Organized Here Shortly
Local readers discuss hopes for forming a baseball team this year with older players recalling past glory. Fans mention York, Martindale, Potter, and Alexander as part of a rich history while looking forward to a competitive season. Also notes Edward and Mrs. Gyees returning home from Fulton after a week with Cecil Mantenblink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falk
York
Deve Martindale
George Potter
Alexander
Rocksford
Goa
Joe Melondy
Arco
Edward Gyees
Fulton
Cecil Mantenblink
Alexander Makes His Name At Rockford
A fragmentary local note reports H Alexander moving to Rockford with his father and daughter Helen. The paragraph references delayed subscription renewals and a recurring social point about community ties, but many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Alexander
Rockford
Ha Akader
Hass M
Helen
Hieweter
Lester
Public Card Party Postponed to March 17
Public card party sponsored by the Mt. Carroll parish has been postponed from Wednesday evening to Friday, March 17. Many loyal attendees from Mannings plan to attend the event and possibly return with a prize or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Maren
Relative Very Ill Man In Community Here
A troubled individual, known locally as a former Forkaver and Chadwick Hoy, is described as extremely ill at home in My Males. Community members recognize him by his nickname and fear for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes B Duhneow
Evideat
I Bernard
Forkaver
Chadwick
30th Wedding Anniversaries For Two Former Local Couples
Extracts celebrate 50th wedding anniversaries of local couples with notices of Mrs Jessa Groharing’s goose dinner and reflections on marriages from Thomson and nearby towns. Includes mentions of Chas Searing in Starke Florida and W H Homedew in Jubbers, with family ties to Elizabeth New Jersey and Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Searing
Seth
Florida
Chas. Searing
Starke, Fler
Eajt Johnson
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Xii. J
Charles C. Searing
Starke
S. Searing
Estelle A. Burge
Alonzo
Rachel Burge
Thomson
Morristown
N. J
Glen G. Searing
York Basketball Season Closes In Blaze Of Glory
York's basketball quintet and second team finished the season with a strong finish at the Savanna tournament. They defeated East Dubuque 32 to 15 and Chericked on to claim a fourth place overall. The squad’s leaders were Robert Lewis and Vernon Metints, with notable scoring and foul stats, while the second team included Kenneth Casper and Harold Brown among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Della Melendy
Manus
Clinton Capitol Theatre
Purple
East Dubuque
Chaiwick
Thomson Jads
Milledgeville Purnie
Robert Lewis
Wtal
Hi & McGin
Vernon Metints
Kenneth Casper
Harold Brown
Two Petitions Filed For Village Election On April 18
The article notes two petitions filed Tuesday to set a village election for April 18 with candidates Bennett and Kro Lew for mayor. It mentions retiring officers and lists several local figures and positions. The readable fragments reference candidates, petition actions, and poll locations, reflecting a small town election in progress.
Town Basketball Schedule With Injuries Reported
Town teams plan games around March 20 and 21 with indecision about opponents as city league foes from Cintas Mona and Chadwisk Jade are cited. A five year old girl sustained painful injuries from a crash and is recovering at home as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apronens
Cintas
Mona
Chad
I Tawlea
Fale Haven
Thomeon
T To
Chadwisk Jade
Am. Legion Plans Meet At Thomson
The American Legion plans a meeting at the Masonic hall in Thomson on Monday evening March 20. Members and soldiers within Carroll County are urged to attend. the event includes a potential dance and will be run under Savanna post supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion
Thomson
Masonic Hall
Thom Fton
Carrol Courtly
Savanna Fe
Amorner James Kelly
Savany
Unclear transcription hints at local meeting and notices
Fragmentary text references a Legion meeting and new members at a local organization. Details are garbled with misspellings and missing names, places, and dates, making it difficult to identify the event or outcomes.
Northwestern Extends Time Amid Slow Pace Debate
A fragmented report notes extended time in a Northwestern setting as officials discuss pace, cooperation, and ongoing participation. The incomplete text hints at constraints on proceedings and requests for continued collaboration among present parties.
Quilting Party and Local Social Notes
A community quilting party and social gathering drew many locals on Sunday and Saturday afternoons. Names mentioned include Mrs Hares and Mr and Mrs Mestege Chale, with attendees from Chicaxe and nearby farms. The item notes a charity corner, floral arrangements, and general village hospitality as residents shared fabric and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Mayden
Acro
Xi Enim
Mrs
Mestege
Chale Gena
Emul
Community News and Social Happenings in Spring Valley
Spring Valley reports a church gathering at the Presbyterian church last Friday evening with attendance noted and a fall incident. Couples Mrs AL KR Messlach and Mr and Mrs Frandeen hosted Willing Workers class events. Mrs Vernon Rawlins shows improvement. Freeport Sunday plans mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiea Lewis
Tab Taursday
AL KR. Messlachts
A. Tf
Aldar
Frandeen
Samed Patie
Freeport
Vernon Rawlins
Rawlins
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Newsy
Y. C. HS
California
Nance Committee
Gi Utilities
Power and
Ndse
Pittsburgh
Legal Adviser Pub. Co
Batn Brows
OM. Straube
Guy Brown
Ed Atherton
Lewis Motor
Francke and Switzer
George Crechten
Henry Pickium
Jeona
Em Lehman
Lorraine Tucker
Darlene Creighton
Davenport
C. D. Shoemaker
Dickinson N. Dak
Ommunity Store
Fred Smith
Hitely, Bred
Mr. Smith
Gcommunity
C. Houghton
Roy I. Houghton
Methodist
Harry Gaar
Jessia Groharing
Gaar
Veryon Groharing
Abe Smith
Opal
Jes
Dolores Ureharing
Savanna
Vauga Gaar
Mrz
Gay Turney
Mrs. Gearing
Will Homedews
Julesburg, Colo
Bregent
Bertha Meeker
Ena John
Done Larson
Hilda Muer
New Je
Air
Voorhees Sear- Gien U
W. H. Homedew
Wooh
Jubbers
Otc
Iy Moncon
Denver
Charles W
Kate Cole Whitney
Ce Gaake
Orcasion
Kate Cole Roverore
Homedew
Flerda
Wy HL jHomedew
Julesburs
Colp
Savannah
Cageh Mamts
Magers
Pugey
Beth Oats Thoms
Howe
Bennett
KR LEW_ 'S
Uae
Boy
Lee Wainy
Bavasd Wiedab
Ieorge Williams
BOR
Ews
Preneite Macvarsie Sma
John Caleaca
SOE Gy Ramdte Pvbe A A of
Fie
Jimmy
Legion
Tae
Chicaxe Arti
Mrs. Hares
A. Steele
Abe
Ann
Ie Prados
Rongers
Spring Valley
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