Fire plugs and sirens sharpen town improvements plan
Elinor Stagg Review Platform organizes firefighters and outlines a broad village renewal. Kange leads on installing fire plugs and siren switches for a new grade school, sewer upgrades, and a revamped baseball diamond. Holland Church, homes for principals, sidewalks, rest rooms, kindergarten, street drainage. Public youth center, a park between Potter Bros and hotel, Commercial Club, more amusements, concrete tennis courts, weekly dances, Sunday pool hall. Organize a band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Church
Potter Bros. & Hotel
Firemens Ball Promises Community Evening Of Fun
Fr iday night Firemens ball draws crowds from nearby towns and locals for a big annual event. Promoters tease a dance with Joe Shutters who helped raise funds for the fire truck amid a police presence to guard against a fan dance by John Ashpole. Local chatter includes residents like Betty Hoy Bailey and Johnny Brown, pool champion honors, and playful notes on Housenga Bronkema radio plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shutters
Hays Office
John Ashpole
Sve Taeseth
John A
Wilbur Hall
Chadwick
Savanna Vother
Bruce Groharing
Betty Hoy Bailey
Savanna
Otto Switzer
Sterling
Johnny Brown
Clinton
Knight’ S Billiard Parlor
Johnny
Fulton
Sunday Guests In Thomson Area Appearances
Thomson briefs note visitors and travels. Davenport residents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hirl and Katie Stichter visited the Ray Erling home. Sidney Brenneman and family spent the day with his parents and moved to Bartlett near his Spaulding railroad job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Erling
Thomas Hirl
Katie Stichter
Davenport
Sidney Brenneman
Ray Brenneman
Bartlett
Spaulding
Milwaukee Railroad
Chas Sack
Lanark
Decatur
Ill
State Supply Co
Amy Lewis
Mike Tucker
Clinton
de i Froseh
Chuckraves
Virgil Wilt
Thomson
Bert Johnson
Argo
Henry Lohmeier
Nellie Parsons
Arthur Robinson
Wayne Ashby Jr
Mra
Wayne Ashby
Mrs Ed Andring Elected President Of Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Ed Andring was elected president of Thomson s newly organized Legion Auxiliary at its first meeting held Friday March 14. Other officers installed were Mrs Richard McGinty first vice president Mrs Robert Lewis second vice president Mrs Leo Hengtgen secretary treasurer. About twenty ladies attended while some will complete membership papers later. The next meeting is the first Friday after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Andring
Thomson Newly Organized Legion Auxiliary
Richard McGinty
Robert Lewis
Leo Hengtgen
Clara Andring
Minnie Ashpole
Doris Brown
Mildred Brach
Carmen Cate
Edith Cate
Hazel Fehler
Kathleen Hengtgen
Lorraine Holland
Amy Lewis
Grace Lewis
Hazel McBride
Isabella Mattie
Salome McGinty
Yvonne McGinty
Marion Holland Smith
Golden Rule Sunday School Club Meets with 15 Members
The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Baptist church gathered Wednesday evening at the Wilt home with about 15 in attendance. The program included opening songs, roll call, an Irish joke, a prayer by Mrs. Wilt, business meeting, a talk on the Life of Jesus by Herbert S. Ores, and refreshments of ice cream, angel food cake, and coffee. Norman French of Champaign visited his parents over the weekend, with Mrs. Edward Smaltz and Jay accompanying him back to Champaign for a stay of several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
The
Baptist Church
Paul Wilt
Jesus
Herbert S. Ores
Norman French
Champaign
Norm French Sr
Edward Smaltz
Jay
Will
Services For Reynolds To Be On Sunday
Funeral services for Francis L. Tobey Reynolds age 38 who died suddenly at home will be held Sunday afternoon. Service 1:45 at the Maple Park home and 2:30 at Trinity Lutheran Church DeKalb with Rev J O Valentn officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Reynolds leaves widow Neva Berg ten children and extended family. He was in insurance and a Moose lodge member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Park
Francis L. “Tobey” Reynolds
Trinity Lutheran
Francis L. Reynolds
Lake Beulah
Wis
W. Fr. Reynolds
Cortland
St. Lukes Hospital
Chicago
Neva Berg
Mr. Reynolds
DeKalb Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Francis Laurel
Clark Robert
Franklin Bernard
Thomas Faul
Barbara Jean
Neva Armine
Bette Collette
Susan Delane
Penne Rae
Jane Arme
Lewis Reynolds
Paxton
Alice Quinn
Sycamore
Alice Lewis
Otto
Sylvia, Bayard
Paul Lewi
Local Residents Report Illnesses and Recoveries
WITH THE SICK Harry Wilkerson is confined to his home with the flu. John Ottens also has the flu and remains at home. Mrs. Anson Metzger returned home Saturday from Clinton hospital. William Griswold came home Monday from Clinton hospital and is healing well. Vern Mort of Morrison visited local hospital last Wednesday for a shoulder X ray. Mrs. Fred Doden is confined at home with the flu. Joe Sikkema left Tuesday morning for Kirksville Missouri for a planned surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilkerson
Joe Sikkema
Kirksville
John Ottens
Anson Metzger
Clinton
William Griswold
Vern Mort
Morrison
Fred Doden
Church Activities Highlight March Services and Missions
The article outlines multiple church events led by minister Thos S Cleworth including 10 a m worship 11 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m evening service. It mentions guest speaker Valentine Sherring sharing insights on India and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Sherring
MYF
India
America
Thanking for Hospital Kindness From Mrs Anson Metzger
A note of gratitude from Mrs Anson Metzger thanks friends for cards flowers fruit and gifts received during her hospital stay expressing deep appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Metzger
Box Social By Gold en Rule Class At Baptist Church
A box social sponsored by the Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Baptist church will be held next Tuesday March 25 at 8 00 p m in the church basement. Everyone is to bring a box lunch and coffee will be served. Lunches may be brought for children. The boxes will be auctioned after a program featuring Harriet Wilt and Barbara Gilespie piano duet a bit of Blue Ribbon playlet devices, Geraldine Smith and Frances Green accordion duets, Pencomine The Mellerdrummer reading Mrs Roy Heitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
The
Baptist Church
Tueday
Clase
Harriet Wilt
Barbara Gilespie
Geraldine Smith
Frances Green
Pencomine
Roy Heitman
Bowling Results from Savanna Alleys Mixed Doubles
Friday night mixed doubles at Savanna alleys featured a three game series with a 190 average handicap. Top totals include Notz-Cottral 1215 and Smith-Brooks 1175, while other crews such as Herbert-Wrach and Notz-Platt posted strong scores amid league results showing Thomson Farmers winning one and losing two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hk. Notz
J. Cottral
St. Smith—Brooks
Marth-—C. Ferguson
Jontry
Predosa
Mors -—Sohnson
wh—Herbert
rach—Shu'ters
Nluck—Cravatta
Notz—Platt
Ferg —Minteer
Witt— Marshall
Ny Dking
Bremen
Witt-Munson
Boed—Ruble
Ite - Evans
ottval——Sanberg
oomis——Duhigg
Eter on—McCue
Holand—Kemmer
Mn —Gerdes
Tad
Stomponato
Bristol
sweetz-—Beaton
Ari —Whitham
I Atherton
Hoyat —Hemmer
Shar ng—Diehl
H. Go Notz—Platt
Hee Smith —Brooks
H. Ind. G—Cottral
Ind. S—Predosa
Thomson Farmers
Loat
Local Grade School Hires John Seger to Fill Vacancy
John Seger of Quincy has been hired by the school board to replace the vacancy created by Mrs. Davies resignation. Seger, a Quincy native, attended local schools and Western Illinois Teachers College Macomb. He served 18 months in the Army Air Corps in Europe, discharged 1945, and earned his degree in March 1947 before returning to teaching in the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seger
Quincey
Davies
Clinton
Seger
Quincy
Western Illinois Teachers College
Maromb
Ile
Macomb
Adams County
Army Air Corps
Mackay to present motion pictures Friday at Sandidy School
Donald Mackay of Mt. Carroll will show motion pictures of his Mon ana ranch and other scenes Friday March 28 at 7 p m at Sandidy School. Everyone is welcome. Ken Wagner had a small growth removed from his ear Tuesday at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton and will return Saturday to have stitches removed.
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Halfman in Savannah City
Mr and Mrs Paul Halfman welcomed a daughter born at 9 03 a m Tuesday March 11 in Savannah City hospital weighing eight pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Halfman
Savanna City Hospital
Weddings Bless Two Couples in Morrison Community
Erma Jean Van Kampen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Van Kampen and Neal Carroll formerly of Kentucky now of Morrison wed at the Van Kampen home with Rev Stanley Beaumont officiating. Fern Rawlins daughter of Mr and Mrs Kyle Rawlins wed R Wayne Kauffman son of Mr and Mrs Preston Kauffman in a double ring ceremony at the parsonage. Both brides wore formal gowns and a reception followed with out of town guests from Morrison Chicago Lansing and Algo. The newlyweds plan to reside in East Fulton and Morrison respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Jean van Kampen
John van Kampen
Fifteenth Avenue
Neal Carroll
Kentucky
Morrison
Stanley Beaumont
Morrison Baptist Church
Albert Bokholdt
Elmer Hook
Dorothy Kampen
Dan Carroll
Gera!d van Kampen
Chicago
Lansing
Algo Fa
East Fulton
Rawlins-Kaufman
Merle Hanbecker
East Locust Street
Fern Rawlins
Kyle Rawlins
Near Ideal
R. Wayne Kauffman
Preston Kauffman
Freedom Township
Ideal
Eloise
Donald
Glenn Kreuder
Thomson High
Thomson
Kyle Rawlin
Giants Sign East Moline Star Jerry Niles for Two Years
Jerry Niles former Clinton high and University of Iowa football standout from East Moline signs a two year contract with the New York Giants. He spent last year with the Jersey City Giants, the team's farm club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Niles
East Moline
Clinton High
University of Iowa
New York Giants
Giants
Jersey City Giants
Marjor E Karmenzind
Golden
Elynor Stagg
Dick Stagg
Macomb
Henry Young, Sr
Myrtle Bull
Charles Bull
Denver Diehl
Richard Eads
Brookville
Hampton Girl Wed Bride of S Brenneman
Fireman officials schedule an important meeting at the Hampton High School on Wednesday March 26 urging full attendance. A local society notes a navy bridesmaid suit and three tier tulle wedding dress details for Mrs Brennemen in a Hampton event notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Frei
Liver Hampton von
Community club notes and upcoming meetings
A summary of local group activities includes Home Economics meeting at Mrs Amy Lewis's home this Friday at 2:00 PM. Various clubs report gatherings on March 19 or 27 with hosts named, roles in 500 club, and a seed and baby exchange planned by Royal Neighbors for April 15. A chili dinner and home cleaning lesson are scheduled for March 26 and a new vegetable weaving variety by Mrs Hobart Welland at the recreation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics
Amy Lewis
Royal Neighbors
Pearl Williams
Vada Wilt
Miss Footit
Minar Yesson
Hobart Welland
Local residents attend meetings and weddings across Iowa and Illinois
Savanna residents Harry Diehl Bob Bristol and Oscar Shane visited a Rock Island business meeting Monday night. The American Legion seeks donated furniture for its hall and asks for contact with Gene Potter for pickup. Albert Kraft and family visited relatives in Merrill and Oscar Kraft attended a Chicago wedding last week. Sidney Brenneman and Helen Holmberg wed in East Moline with family attending. Earl Kaufman Ray Kaufman and Vern Kaufman visited Stanley Iowa and Gamas Kaufman and Glen Kaufman hosted them at Fawley. Hazael Stagg departed for Dallas expecting a two week trip. George and wife of Fulton plan to return from Braden ton Florida next week and Lena Stagg leaves Bradenton March 28 for home. Chas Sack visited Cedar Falls with brother Will and later Waterloo. Genevieve and Pauline Carpenter to spend weekend with Don Carpenter family. James Green and son Chester visited Kenneth Green near Freeport. Vernon Dearinger and son spent Sunday at Raymond Carroll home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
Bob Bristol
Oscar Shane
Savanna
Rock Island
American Legion
Legion Hall
Gene Potter
Albert Kraft
Mrrell
Avid
Oscar Kraft
Chicago
Ray Brenneman
Sidney
Helen Holmberg
East Moline
Kaufman
Ray Kaufman
Vern Kaufman
Stanley
Iowa
Gamas Kaufman
Glen Kaufman
Fawley
Haze
Stagg
Dallas
Texas
George of
Fulton
Bradenton
Fla
Lena Stagg
Chas Sack v
Cedar Falls
Will
Waterloo
Genevieve
Pauline Carpenter
Curtis Company
Clinton, Ja
Don Carpenter
Argo
James Green
Chester
Kenneth
Freeport
Vernon Dearinger
Raymond Caroll
Honorive wedding notes at St George Flame
Fragmentary OCR reads like a list of names connected to a wedding at St George. The text mentions Mr Ian eed, Paul Ve, Fort Mattie, Heron, Jyuuque, and Garland Harris along with a group of friends. Details and proper nouns are unclear due to garbled characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianeed
Atte Paul
Ary Fort Mattie
Heron
Jyuuque
Garland Harris
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Delia Melendy
Delia
Housenga & Bronkema
Housenga
Mchigan
Bronkema
Colonel Bronkema
Don McBrile
Mary Cone
Mary
Brownie
Volk
Flippy
Thomson Briefs
Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit
Savanna Construction Co
Clarene Bolhous
Roy Houghton
Bolhous
Foster Lance
Los Angeles
W. Thoreau
Mt. Carroll
Thomas Hand
York Township
Reynolds
James W. Gillespie
Alice Switzer
Rush Carroll
York
Thos. S. Cleworth
Il O’clock
Contaney
Carroll
Alaska
TNT
TNT Society
Albert Hook
Themsor
Leslie Yates
Dison
Harold Stoner
Kermit Lasch
Elkhorn
Argoconden- Sary
Fhemie
Carl St. Ores
Geo
St. Ores
Thomson, IN
Luther Geisinger
BOX Social
Witt
Tolland
Vt Hyer
Atherta
Marshall
Timon Royal Blue
Koharing
Royan
Dietil
Hvmer
Smith
Sack & McBride
Munson Morse
Shutter
Wale
Hampton Girl
Bride OF S! Brenneman
Moline Church
Harvey Seim
High
Gladys Kustel
Low
Lillian Farnsworth
Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies’ Aid
500 Club
Amy
Mrs. Lewis
Hazel Morse
Clara Kauffman
Amy Lewis Low
Emil Brach
Wscs
Herman Timmons
Willis Stage
Home Bureau
Sonia
Walford
Bieloma
Alen Miler
Vern
Junttne
Zenk
Sophunene Stearns
Dbin Fer
Geos Freshiner
Geraldoa
Joan W
Min Cacti
Stich Ay
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