Newsy Notes From The High School's Oddities
Fragmented school notes recount shorthand speed tests in Chapter 7 and typing class, with humorous asides about favorite tunes and students. Oddball lines mention English and French class quips, a weekly sale notice, and a chaotic list of students, aims, and daydreams as a class tournament unfolds with seniors beating juniors 17 to 13 and later 18 to 9 in a composite contest.
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Yada
Uilew Way
Abseuk Foam Sehnol Pune
Bidlney
Joekiss
Dale
Mive Whenk
Will Tate
Wedge Alry Heeiow Ward
Lawrence Halfmian
Tromp
Mette Lewis
Hazel Ashpela
Mary Fisher
Zada Morgan
Kenebe Sikkema
Mope
Stagg
Madx Morgan
Pau Carpenter
Kustes
Stickell
Ee MT Arate
Pye
Spring arrives with school news and smiles on the playground
Grade school pupils engage in science projects on weather and barometers as springtime activities bloom. Honor rolls list many students across grades from third to eighth while the eighth grade plans a high school gym entertainment. Bay Scouts meet in new quarters with Bob Demaree and Bob Cate as patrol leaders and David Switzer elected scribe.
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Hook
Crade
Ronald Rice
Clinton
Donald Frazier
Leroy Gablin
Jane Groharing
Norman Hartman
Jeanne Hogs
Betty Imel
Billy King
Masoy Prins
Paul Rogers
Pauline Sikkema
Margaret Smith
Harold Wilt
Lucille Prins
Darlene Ashby
Glades Dykstra
Harriett. Fisher
Merle Gaar
Janet King
Maurice Bothous
LeVona Potter
Joseph Tienhart
Martha French
Jack Dematec
Ruth Lawrence
Bernard Meier
Robert Ashpuic
Janet
Carpenter
George Morgaz
Kathryn Wichensa
Emma Borlan
Kathleen Isenhart
Laura Hay
Doris Boylan
Allen Sikkema
Sidney Brenneman
John Dim
Bay
Thomson Review
Moose
Dragonns
Bob Demaree
Bob Cate
David Switzer
M. J. Benham
Gilpin Starr
Wilbur Sticker
Norbert Weatherwax
Robert Hicks
Harold Ashpole
Bai Boyien
Alest Kant
Rites For J. L. Hocket Grinnell Resident Held There
Funeral services were held last Wednesday for J L Hocket a Grinnell Iowa resident. The service from United Presbyterian Church featured mixed choir numbers and floral tributes. Interment was in the local cemetery. Jonathan Lanford Suckett son of EH and Hannah Cook Mockett was born January 16 1872 in Grant County Indiana and died May 2006 at his Grinnell home aged 134 years 4 months 26 days. He moved with family to Walton Wisconsin grew to manhood worked at stone quarry and lumber camps later became streetcar conductor and engineer in Manitowoc then chief engineer at Smalley Manufacturing Co. He married Bertha Wehausen June 8 1904. five children survived. The article also mentions Thomson Melon Bay plans and a Chevrolet given as prize feature by the Melon Day committee.
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J. la
Rehard
Herbert
Hugi
M Ha Pearson
William Mamilton
Malcom
Jonathan Lanford Suckett
Uantah Cook Mockett
Grant County
Indiana
Ds of
Elnek
Prince St
Gringhe
Walton
Wis
Sturgeon Bay
Northern Traction Co
Manitowoc
Smalley, Mfg. Co
Manitowoe
Bertha Wehausen
Sure Key
W. Lok Compos
Donald
Anna May Schoury
Smalley Mf Co
Hackett
Grinnell
Tiseketé
Spaulding Manufactur
P T A Meeting Sets March York Father and Sons Event
The York P T A will hold its March meeting Thursday evening March 19 at the high school gym. Prof E O Hemmer and Rev W G Aitken lead the program with a business session presided by Mrs Grace Seim. Readings and talks on parent responsibilities are planned with invites to all fathers and sons.
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York Parent-Teachers Association
Fathers and Sons
E. 0. Hemmer
Consolidated
W. G. Aitken
York Baptist Church
Grace Seim
Bert Greison
Savanna
Russel
Virgil Marth
Thomsen
Evangelistic Meetings Planned at Geneseo Baptist Church
Evangelistic meetings are set for Geneseo Baptist Church, Geneseo Illinois, from March 22 to April 3. The Rev W G Aitken will speak nightly at 7:30 with Claude M Laithammer directing music. Special numbers will come from neighboring communities and Thomson, with free seating. Subjects include The First and Great Commandment, The Modern Idea of the New Birth, and Is the Bible a Holy Inspired Book. Miss Tone Robison, daughter of Mr and Mrs H V Robison, graduates this spring from Lanark, as the class remains large.
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Geneseo Baptist Church
Geneseo
W. G. Aitken
York Baptist Church
Claude M. Laithammer
Thomson
Tone Robison
H. V. Robison
Lanark
Pre Easter program planned by local church
The church invites all to join a pre Easter program featuring sermons from March 22 to April 12, a new adult Bible class, friendly visitation, and devotional services. Easter Sunday will include a faith confession by Sunday school students, with an Easter drama by Eleanor B Stock presented by the youth. The N T Club meets March 25 at Bess French’s home with Edith Gaar as assisting hostess.
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Christ
C. BE
Robert Graharing
Jesus
Christ the Son of God
Eleanor B. Stock
N. T
T. T. Club
Bess French
Edith Gaar
York Baptist Church postpones services due to road conditions
Officials of the York Baptist Church announced indefinite postponement of Sunday services as access routes to the church remain unsafe. The decision reflects ongoing travel hazards and local weather or road issues affecting worship attendance.
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The
York Baptist Church
Methodist B C Russell LTD minister sermon invites worship
The notice describes a church program at Methodist B C Russell LTD with pre Easter messages on life and character. It invites non members to worship, lists church school at 9:30, morning worship at 11, youth meeting at 6:20 with the topic He is not far from any one, and an evening service on Our Source of Power led by Vernie Martindale.
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Christ
B.C. Russell Ltd
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sawarth
Vernie Martindale
Tak Subject
Banker Entangled in Clothesline Mischief
A garbled report describes a banker caught in a clothesline incident with mentions of Andrew, Sheridan, and an editor. The fragmentary text hints at a planned weekly action and a protest or warning about safeguarding against such accidents, but details remain unclear.
Gift Crate of Miniature Oranges Displayed in California
Mrs Emote Steele shows a tiny orange crate as a miniature duplicate of a full size crate from friends in Moulton and Pasadena California. The item contains rows of oranges and prompts questions about edibility, with observers unsure how to judge.
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Emote Steele
Frank Sardata
Af Moulton
Pasadena
Galif
Dream Returns as Steam Engine Fireman Milwaukee
William Stuomphy dreamed of a new life and dressed in blue overalls and jacket with a blue handkerchief when a Milwaukee fireman called him back to work. He will have steady work for some time, resuming his career near the steam engine.
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William Stuomphy
Milwaukee
Movement to Paint M E Church Thomson
A movement is on at Thomson to paint the ME church. Estimated cost ranges from 7 to 190 dollars for paint and labor. Donating labor money and paint will help the building present a more respectable appearance. Miss Nelle Burns, local gate teacher, will spend one weekend at her Chicago home.
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M. E. Church
Thomson
Pkins
Nelle Burns
Chicago
Medenblink of Argo Weds Morrison Girl in March Ceremony
Julius Medenblink of Argo united in marriage to Martha DeVries of Morrison at the bride’s home with Rev. Justin Hoff officiating. Attendants were Marie DeVries and Steve Dornbush. The couple will live in Ustick Whiteside County and begin farming.
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Welook
Julius Medenblink
Argom
Cecil Medreo
Wes
Martha DeVries
Morrison
John
Justin Hoff
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Marie DeVries
Steve Dornbush
Medenblink
Thomson
Argo-Fa
Ustick
Whiteside County
Savanna Visit Yields Bridge Party At Diehl Home
Royal ladies from Savanna visited Diehl home yesterday afternoon for a bridge party. Prizes were awarded to Art Weidman and his son. The hostess served refreshments during the outing.
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Savanna
Bridge
Art Weidman
Primary Balloting Here To Be Held On Tuesday April 14
Primary balloting set for Tuesday April 14 with polls opening at six A M and closing at six PM. Republicans and Democrats will vote at Sheridan John Carpenter judges Clarence Bol Switzer and Kenneth i vlorks. Town Meeting scheduled for April 7 at two o clock in the afternoon with officers to serve four year terms. Road and Bridge Meeting noted for Sunday March 28 with Sap Road Contractor Clerk Belo and Auditor's remarks. Semi annual York township audit Tuesday afternoon March set at town hall with four officials listed and four months details.
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Jdvh
Linois
Sheridan Ohn Carpenter
Clarence Bol- Switzer
Kenneth i Vlorks
Twe Molock
Sheridan
John Ashpole
Asse
Land
Sharpe Carrell
Clarence Belhous
York Township
Idan
Justice of the Peace
Lewis
Carl Darh- Ter
Belhous
Catholic services held weekly through Easter season
Mrs. Ella Orr of Freeport visited the K. 8. Carpenter home over the weekend. Sunday evening calls came from Mr. and Mrs. Izbel, Mrs. Tripp of Freeport, and Mrs. Miller of Mt. Carroll. Wires are being moved from the old line to the new along the Weratherwax farm route, needing three men for at least 198 days plus additional work on the new paved road.
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Ella Orr
Freeport
Carpenter Home
Izbel
Tripp
Miller
Mt. Carroll
Route 171
Harvey Seim Fined for Driving with Overload on Posted Roads
Harvey Seim was fined 18.50 after being cited for driving an overloaded vehicle on posted gravel roads. He refused to pay, claiming he would sit it out, with five days to consider or face jail. The offense, noted as repeated, aims to protect road maintenance on the posted routes.
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Harvey Seim
BR. Lewis
Lewis
Doctor Not Ill Accompanies Patient Through Mayo Clinic
A Mayo Clinic report states Dr. Chipman accompanied a patient to Rochester for a clinic visit while the doctor herself remains 100 percent well. No illness is noted for Dr. Chipman.
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Mayo Clinic
Feve Chipman
Kings
Chipman
Rochester
Among The Sick In Amboy Residents Improve
Dr HL and Podomes of Amboy have been ill for weeks but show improvement Mrs Leland Swett has been in the hospital a few days Miss Riaen Bren, troubled by mumps, is improving Mrs Hand Green of Fulton moved to another home on Farrternth Avenue Wilma Cole felt forearm pains after a fall during a kitchen fire round Mrs Annie Sheridan reports favorably Mrs Anna Stem, hospitalized at Jane Lamb, has improved and returned to her brother Claude Grim’s home
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Dr. HL & Podomes of
Amboy
Anna Stem
Jane Lamb Hospital
Claude, Grim
Fulton Triumphs Over Paris 25 to 19
Fulton defeats Paris 25 19 in a game noted for late momentum and solid defense. The report hints at an upcoming matchup and mentions local winter road conditions on Main Street with the Stevle building area showing early wear from frost and traffic.
Church clubs plan dinner and program meetings next week
The TN T club meets Wednesday March 25 with Mrs. D French and Mrs. Harry Gan assisting. The Home Economics club moves Friday meeting to the church annex due to road conditions with a scramble lunch at noon followed by songs devotionals current events and book review. Stag dinner planned for next Wednesday noon at the church with a small fee of 10 and 1 cents. Thirteen Royal Reichers members met Tuesday for ham sandwiches and St Patrick’s day themed coffee.
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D. French
Harry Gan
Charles Sack
Madge Bower
Edna Carrell
Elizabeth Parsons
Millie Holmand
Grave Moyer
Mae Sack
Emmis Stoner
Lena Green
Mayme Mummert
Ladies and Society of the Methodist Church
Stags
Royal Reichbers
Marian ‘Faith
Erma Schreiner
Edna Tuckex
Mary Shepard
Belle Carpenter
Eliz Orv
Ethel Potter
Announcement Made Of April Wedding Date
Miss Lorraine Atherton and Robert Tolland announce their wedding set for April 2 1956 in Thomson. They will reside at the Dunshee bungalow. Atherton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Atherton, is well known in Thomson with many friends. Holland, son of Mr and Mrs Edison Holland, has farm work with his father and studied at a Davenport barber school.
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Lorraine Atherton
Robert Tolland
Thomson
Dunshee Bengalow
Muiss Atherton
Ed Atherton
Sarah Groharing
Robert Holland
Edison Holland
Davenport
Robert
Morrison
Birthday visit marks Mrs Gaar’s 13th celebration
Mrs. Mary Gaar observed her 13th birthday with a Gray's Lake visit from her son Arch Gaar and wife. Joined by daughter Mrs. George Potter and grandchildren Athlone Gaar Eugene LaVenna Potter and Robert Carroll. Earlier, friends including Sunday school class members Leval Peemlers surprised her with a flowering plant. She is enjoying seed health this winter and resides with her daughter.
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Mary Gaar
Arch Gaar
Gray's Lake
George Potter
Athlone Gaar
Eugene and
LaVenna Potter
Robert Carroll
Leval Peemers
Mre Gaar
Suit Filed for Separate Maintenance in Trephoistown
Agrees Wilt of Trephoistown has filed in the office of Lee Whistler corenit clerk a suit for separate maintenance against her husband Lee Morrison. They wed Nov 12, 1918 and separated Jan 8 1986. They have two children aged 16 and 12. Clinton Herald reports.
Fulton Fans Rally For State Basketball Opener
Fulton fans packed Fulton Coliseum to boost the team opening the state finals in basketball against Paris. The crowd filled the arena and hometown press urged support as Fulton led early, scoring through field goals and free throws, with radio updates from Champaign thrilling locals. Fans across Whiteside County cheered for Fulton as they prepared for statewide competition and a celebratory public dinner planned for the team.
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Champaign
Fulton
Paris
Coliseum
Fulton Coliseum
Fale Tert
Whiteside
Whiteside County
Nis
Trane
Cham Quan Tel
Feu
Paris Sane
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