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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
7
William Ritchie, 80, died at 6 30 a m May 1 in his Savanna home. Funeral rites were held Saturday afternoon at Fuller funeral home with the Rev.
Mr. Ritchie born in Germany came to the United States as a child and spent most of his life near Savanna. He tended Mississippi channel lights for over 50 years, retiring recently. Survived by his widow, three sons Oran Earl Clifford of Savanna, three daughters Mrs Peter Ensch Mrs Fred Smith Jr of Savanna and Mrs T W Lundy of Lombard, and 16 grandchildren. Burial was in Savanna cemetery.
Shannon-August Koeller 77 a retired farmer who had lived in Shannon for six years died at 7 30 pm Friday at home after a period of failing health. He was born March 28 1864 in
Notices outline multiple deaths and services in Savanna area. John Colebaugh of Savanna dies after hip fracture fall. Edith Colebaugh born 1860 in Warren, married 1881, survived by husband and sons. Anna Millershoen, 74, dies near Savanna with Lutheran funeral planned. Anna Haas, German-born, widowed, with several stepchildren and grandchildren.
Miss Esther J. Schmaling of Argo and Chadwick grade school teacher earned a scholarship to the State Fair School of Domestic Science in Springfield Illinois. The award came through her canning exhibits at the Carroll County Farmer's Institute in Shannon last winter.
Gov. Dwight H. Green proclaimed Sunday, May 11, as Mother’s Day in Illinois. The statement expresses hope that citizens observe the day with affection and remembrance, calling it a time of tender appeal and enduring maternal love.
Betty explains Johnny Wilson’s papers are kept on display due to his bright family. She admits her own work is not as good despite equal opportunities, citing Johnny’s advantageous background as the reason.
Entry blanks and premium lists for the second annual Mt. Carroll Horse Show were mailed by Mt. Carroll Horsemen's association officers. The event, at 8S. J. Campbell horse farm west of Mt. Carroll, marks the first show of the year under the Northern Illinois Horse Show association with entries expected from northern and central Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Iowa. Mary K. Holt serves as general chairman.
The piece playfully notes springtime rituals as a driver parks in mud and the car freezes, causing a delay before leaving. It captures a lighthearted exchange about stopping at Tenth Street and alighting at the station with a breezy, observational tone.
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