Church Activities And Notices In The Week
The Week Church reports no services last Sunday due to scarlet fever. Regular meetings resume Sunday March 29 with a social at 7 pm on Tuesday March 31. Sandwiches are requested. teachers handle rest. Matthew 17 will guide April 1 prayer meeting. March 29 and April 5 are decision days for new members. Junior C E leaders Vera Niles and Martha Mudd. Catholic services next Sunday morning. Live Wire class meets tonight at Gilbert Holland's home. Ladies Aid Society did not meet. Sunday School at 10 AM next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Sears
Hemmer
Greensend
Langston
Matthew
Christ
Vera Niles
Martha Mudd
C. E
Baptist
Live Wire
Gilbert Holland
the Indies Aid Society
Easter Drama Set by Franklin Corner Members
Large attendance at the chaited service last Sunday evening with special numbers by Mrs. Stump Mrs. Farewell Mr and Mrs Vere Stakemiller and Viela Davis IL. Easter drama planned by Franklin Corner on Sunday April 12. Sunday evening services by Rey Stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stump
Farewell
Vere Stakemiller
Viela
Davis
Franklin Corner
Rey
Methodist Services In Fulton Plan Easter Program
Several church members attended Fulton services last Sunday morning. The Ladies Aid Society did not meet due to illness. Mr. Collins of Rockford District Supt will preach at 9 50 a m next Sunday. Easter program planned for Easter morning. Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Families visiting include Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds and children of Clinton with R Jenkins and Helen Senn fast. Mrs Sarah Groharing hosted Wallace Dresbeck and children from Labark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Ladies Aid Society
Mr. Collins
Rockford
Merrell Cordally
Collins
Boxing Bouts In Clinton Tonight Card Preview At Clinton Coliseum
Boxing fans anticipate a full Clinton Coliseum program headlined by Joe Doll of Savanna meeting Gust Anderson of Moline in a six round bout. The card also features Lefty Marder vs Bobby Vernon and Henry Falengano vs Young Glenn Cimp, with Don Dalrymple and Johnny Graff in a local heavyweight pairing. Genoa May reports quick ticket sales as fans await the 10 round prelims and the main event pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Doll
Savanna
Clinton Coliseum
Gust Anderson
Moline
Doll
Harvey Carothers
Anderson
Carothers
Genoa
Savatind
Clinton
Crimson
Marder
Motine
Bobby Vernon
Chicago
Ray Tramblie
Fom
Henry Falengano
Des Moines
Glenn Cimp
Kewanee
Caveman
Sec
Ganaway
Davenport
Husky Mositer
Zack McChure
Culver
Fed
Don Dalrympla
Johnny Graff
Alex Fidher
Cedar Rapids
Letters From Our Former Thomson Residents Recall Pioneer Times
Carolyn White Fuller of Springfield Ohio writes about early Thomson settlement near Argo Fa, naming pioneers Hailey Cushman Batcon Cox nex Wallace Tomlinson Atherton Morgan Gill Clock Keech Bevins Melendy and church life from 1840s. She recalls Revivals organists Parsons Clock Gardner and Libbie Morgan, singing schools, notable figures like Will Bailey future Kansas governor, and community memories before seeking extra copies of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Argo-Fa
Hailey
Cushman
Batcon
Cosnex
Wallace
Dwinnell
Phillips
Kenyon
Swift
Root
Gilbert
Humphrey
Parsone
Darwin
Will Bailey
Kansas
Frank Gardner
G. C. Carroll
Libbie
Morgjan
Mollie
Emma Gill
Ely
Mt. Carroll
Darina Green
Dan Finlayson
Jonnie Carpenter
Mollie Gill
Charlie Lamb
Lafe White
Ty Think
Nellie B. Philips
Coleman Miles Recovers From Illness In Local News
Coleman Miles the well known Mr. Carroll band director has been seriously ill with pneumonia and pleurisy but is on the road to recovery according to Dr. Colehuur. He has been quite sick and endured much pain over the past weeks. Friends and acquaintances look for his return soon barring unforeseen developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Miles
Mr. Carroll
Colehuur
Thomson Independent Baseball Opens Under New Manager
Thomson Independent reorganizes for the summer season with Dwight Brown as manager. First practice last Sunday drew a good turnout. A practice game vs Morrison is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM at the ball diamond west of town, free admission, hoping for a strong local crowd. Mr and Mrs Frank Holman Jr moved Wednesday from Mrs Lillian Stratton home to the Bailey farm of the Sandridge, while Mrs Stratton moves into rooms ret ated by the Holmans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Independent
Dwight Brown
Brown
Independents
Morrison
Ball Diamond
Frank Holman, Jr
Lillian Stratton
Bailey Farm
Sandridge
Funeral for C. M. Meyers At Mill Edgeville
C. M. Meyers who died last week had funeral services held Monday afternoon led by Rev. G. E. Cone. Meyers, a fourth term township supervisor, was remembered by his family and local officials as the Carroll County board attended. Burial followed at Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Meyers
G. E. Cone
The
Brethren Church
Oscar M. Meyers
Dutcistown
Milledgeville
Fred
Della ‘Coleman Still
Rosa F. Talbott
Guy A. Meyers
W. Harry Meyers
Hazel C. Knox
Della Coleman
Meyers
Board of Supervisors
Carroll County
H. ©. Knox
R. F. Peterbaugh
H. B. Hendrick
Hi. S. Erickson
W. R. Clough
Ward Deers
Bethel Cemetery
Ideal Farm Club Meeting Highlights and Programs
The Ideal farmer's club met on Wednesday night with E Humbert the local postmaster and Hugh Senneff son of Mr and Mrs Freece Senneff on the program. Humbert spoke on agriculture while Senneff read. The audience enjoyed Community Singing led by Liar on Stakemiller and a sequence of readings, duets, and songs. The April meeting will feature Mrs Vernon Rawlins Myx Sherm Qakicy and Mrs Jon Turney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Humbert
Hugh Senineff
Freece Senneff
Ideal Farmer’s Club
Humbert
Hugh Senneff
Liaron Stakemiller
F. A. Sword
Helen Hans Music—Turfiey
Hans Orchesa
B.A. Sword
Thomson
Hugh Sennef
J. E. Humbert
aAudience
Rev
Sword
Vernon Rawlins
Myx Sherm Qakicy
Jon Turney
Shipping Association Audited and Strong Finances Reported
The board of directors met on March 16 1931 to review audits of former treasurer Groharing and secretary Carroll. Auditors praised accurate books and businesslike management, noting minimal errors over nine years and full repayment of feed purchases by members. Manager Kustes ponds approved. a $5000 bond is required for managers. Burlington rail service improvements cut ship time, yards and scales upgraded. New members added to the membership list, and two carloads of stock shipped with 27 men owning stock in one car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonday
Tenneger Groharing
Ato 4Rec’y Treas
Carrol
R. I. Koughton
Houghton
Grohoring
Anne
Kustes
Financial St Ik
Burlington
Thorngut
Jenny
Will Flank
Lynn Curley
C Y Gravex
EL Allison
L. Quist
John Shoemaker
Bert Johnson
Ec Atherton
Flannery
Associaion
Henry Hartman
Louis Duist
Tom Fhinne
Rid Atherton
Edson
John Sheer
Sue
Abe Hook
Tou Ariuces
Soy
Spring Valley church mapping aid and social notes
The piece notes a Wednesday gathering at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church for aid mapping and village cleaning. It lists social visits and meetings including the Willing Workers at Mrs K McCullugh’s home, nine members present, and several local residents visiting or hosting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Presbyter Church
Atlanyon
Clase
Mes
K. McCullugh
Wait
Ie Mook
Francvke
Aitken Bror
Recontile
Mrs Robert Hicks guest of honor at Thomson Home
Events of week describe Mrs Robert Hicks as guest of honor at the Thomson home among local happenings. The article covers a busy schedule of community events including Red Cross classes, music and literary contests, and social gatherings with detailed mentions of organizers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hicks
Thomson Home
State Route 80 work begins with three bridge project
A Des Moines firm won the contract to build the three bridges on State Route 80 between Albany and Fulton. Work is expected to start soon with the first bridge over Spring Creek near the former Harry Johnson farm, the second over Cedar Creek near the Grace farm, and the third over the Caltrai drainage ditch near the Redfern vicinity. Resident engineer Rhodes and crew are in Albany, with an office in Supervisor Fred A. Snyder's office as right of way purchases progress and grading plans near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fulton
Des Moines
Iona
Spring Creek
Harry Johnson
Cedar Creek
Grace Farm
Caltrai
C. M. St. P and P
Redfern B
Rhodes
Fred A. Snyder
Ready Workers 4-H Club Meeting Notes
Members of the Ready Workers 4-H club met at Mrs. John Carroll's home. Two members were absent. Games ended the evening. The Playful Stitchers postponed their March 20 meeting due to scarlet fever concerns. A physical examination will be held later. County 4-H Leaders Meeting in Mt. Carroll discussed garment materials, sewing techniques, and dress designs with Miss Martha Hensley. Attendance surpassed previous meetings. Lewis and Mrs. Alice Switzer attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ready Workers 4-H Club
John Carroll
Dorothy Mudd
Carroll County Metal
Mt. Carcell
Tet Lewis
Alice Switeer
Switser
Teachers Institute
Visited Fullers At Free Port And More Local Notes
Mr and Mrs F L Stagg visited Saturday evening at the Leslie Buttery home in Freeport The Puller are comfortably located in a modern home and enjoy life in the city Mr Fuller has not been to Thomson since they moved but plans a day or two off to visit Thomson Gladya is a senior in Freeport high school this year Stanley is a member of the Freeport Band and will join others to By Kalb to compete with other stars bands J Carroll Wins Second John Carrell took his New Zeal and White rabbits to the Dog and Pet Show at the Clinton Coliseum last week and won second place The show was sponsored by the Clinton Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Uo Wiite
Carroll County
Fuller
PF. L
Carolyn White Fuller
Madison, Ave
Springfield
Ohio
F. L. Stagg
Leslie Buttery
Freeport
Puller
Gladya
Preeport
Stanley
Will Yo
Oher Mind
J. Carroll
John Carrell
Clinton Coliseum
Clinton Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America
Francke & Switzer to Handle Mayflower Electric Refrigerator
Francke and Switzer announce in this issue that they will handle the Mayflower electric refrigerator. This winter the ice trust failed to supply ice, prompting interest in artificial ice and electric boxes as alternatives. Visit Francke and Jewelers to see the new Mayflower refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francke & Switzer
Mayflower Electric
Dee Trust
Rust
Francka & Jawiteers
Combination Sale at Chadwick This Saturday
John Shrader conducts his seventh annual fast combination sale at Chadwick this Saturday. The event follows seven prior well attended sales and promises strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
John Shrader
Br. Shrader
Grade School Play Set for Friday Evening
The grade school play, postponed due to scarlet fever, will be staged this Friday at the High School Gym. A splendid entertainment is planned, and attendance is encouraged.
State Medical Man Here Sunday
H. H. Davis of Rockford, a member of the Department of the State Board of Health, was in town Sunday to review the scarlet fever situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Davis
Rockford
Dept of the State Board of Health
Ill Seigel Green Stricken While Homeward in Eugene
Friends report Seigcel Green of Eugene Oregon very ill while en route home from a winter trip. He and his wife were guests at the Ernest Whiney home in September and later traveled through Phoenix Arizona Ohio Virginia and across Texas to Mexico before reaching Long Beach California where a cerebral hemorrhage occurred. He is now in weakened condition and hospitalized near Long Beach as relatives here learn of his illness.
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Seigel Green
Eugene
Ore
Ernest Whiney
Green
Phoenix
Arizona
United States
Relativ
Ohio
Virginia
Texas
Old Mexico
Oregon
Long Beach
Cali
Greet
Lug Beuches
Alto
Independents fall to Clinton Ramblers in final game
The Independents were edged by Clinton Ramblers with a final score of 30 to 23 in the season closer. The report notes a rough finish and includes the lineup details that follow the game summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Clinton Ramblers
Samuel Imel 1845 386 Years Old Passes Away at Son Home
Samuel Imel, born in Pennsylvania on April 7, 1845, dies at his son’s home in Muirhaven. He lived most of his life farming in the township, was active in the Atope church in Chadwick, and leaves a son Henry and a daughter Carrie Mes Willian Bort Hoff. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church with burial in Lower York Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jal
Ueway
Muirhaven
Min Emelo
Chadwick
Mr. Elmel
Pennsylvania
Henry
Carrie
Mes
Willian) Borthoff
Baptist Church
Lower York Cemetery
T N T MEETS TODAY AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Mrs Rey Houghton and Mrs Ernest Whitey host the T N T Society of the Christian church at their home. The afternoon includes making items for the selling event and serving refreshments. Franche Switzer add porch extension. Mrs George Creighton and daughter begin weekend in Clinton with Mrs John French and Correct Interfering Old Woman examining a fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Houghton
Ernest Whitey
T. N. T. Society of the Christian Church
George Creighton
Clinton
John French
500 Club Honors At Argo Home Meeting
The 500 club met last Thursday from 2 to 4 pm at Mrs. Fred Nipe's Argo home. Luncheon featured fruit jelly, angel food cake and coffee. Honors went to Mrs. Jim Mummert first, Mrs. K B Carpenter second, and Consolation to Mrs. Fred Nipe. Members listed include K B Carpenter, B R Lewis, R J Houghton, Fred Nipe, Rudolph Holmes, Jim Mummert, Will Holmes, and John Cooper. Next gathering set for Thursday afternoon in April at Mrs. KE B Carpenter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
Fred Nipe
Argo
Jim Mummert
K.B. Carpenter
Fred. Nipe
Mesdames
K. B. Carpener
B. R. Lewis
R. J. Houghton
Rudolph Holmes
Will Holmes
John Cooper
KE. B. Carpenter
County Legion to Meet on Tuesday at Mt Carroll
The next county meeting of the American Legion is set for Leyvion Hall in Mt Carroll at 8 p m Tuesday March 1. Department Headquarters will provide a live wire speaker and each post should present a short entertainment feature. The Mt Carroll post will serve refreshments free of charge, with voluntary donations welcomed to cover incidental expenses. All ex service men including veterans of all wars, whether Legion members or not, are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Leyvion Hall
Mt. Carroll
1St Department
Legion
Eleven To Get Certificates In Nurse's Training
Carroll County Red Cross training program concludes with over 150 enrolled and 91 meeting hour requirements. Miss Dorothy Skewes, county nurse, announced certificates to ten named graduates and one more from the class. A March 27 ceremony at Lanark Masonic hall will honor the recipients with speakers Noltine and Bertha Geisz ex. More than 100 guests expected for the pot luck lunch and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Cross
School of Instruction
Dorothy Skewes
Misa Vatta Bower
Miss Skewes
Fort Yates
North Dakota
Thomson Ladies
Carroll County Red Cross
Masonic Hall
Lanarkaore
Griswold
Otto Switzer
Paul Lewis
Ray Brenneman
Ernest Whitney
Mary Cone
Beulah Orentz
Sylvia Gricewold
Elva Stage
Public
Nure
Freeport
Bertha
Geizex
Galena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marnings
Methodist
Ralph Olds
R. Jenkins
Helen Sen
Wallace Dresbeck
Labark
Sarah Groharing
Miss Phillips
Carolyn Fuller
York
Meyer
James Smith
Carlson
Chipman Chicago
Thej
Ideal Farm Club
Dorothy Lucas
Mer Hans Reading
Verna Oakley
Mrs
Merle Tury
Shipping Association
Spring Valley
Ward Leech
Emoyerson
Peter Ikin
Harold Rosenow
Levi Null
Rome
Will Lontsher
Aberdeen
Mrs. Mary Church
Arthur Church
A. K
Tom Clarke
Savanca
Charles Metz
Peter Balk
Palton
Ben Dykstra
Red Cross Narsee
Lanark
Morrison, Bore
American Agion
Mt. Carrall
Carroll, County
Mt. Carr
Actuo
MAS. FF. IL
BR. J. Houghton
B. B. Lewis
Herbert Blodgett
Dr. Chipman
Mises Irene Sheridan
Glenfora Schade
Florence Smith
Nelle Burns
Decia Brooks
Harriett Zuge Schwerdt
Vivian Taylor
Dora Lee Wilson
Hoor
Beulah Gaur
Ellen Pollard
Games
Fullers
Srade School
Seigcel Green
RIS
Eugene, Ore
West Prep
Paul Smith
Walt
Carrellana
Grubaringa
Methinata
Ashpale Loathing
Pringle
Samuel Imel
Son's
Franche & Switzer
County Legion
Louie Groharing
Prophetstown
Arthur Pape
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