Senior events and rites at nearby high schools
A fragmentary report notes activities around Notte and Minors High schools. Seniors plan a day of events at Stockton with national guidance talks and a baccalaureate service led by Rev Aitken. Juniors plan a trip to Madison after school leading to ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyuemtbert
Lee
Dais
Imam
Lois Warrell
Mertine
Gheint
Pimerick
Helen
Notte
Stockton
Dron
University of
Iett
Caron Brown
Lucille Iswold
Rabe
Leros
V. Smith
Clintes
Lava
Rev. Aitken Sring
Madison
Grade winners named for posters and tests at Northwestern
In near sixth and eighth grades prizes were awarded for posters. Winners include Jean Ies and Dorothy Prins in the eighth grade with 20 cents. first place in sixth grade went to Davix Boy, Allen Siekena, Helen Sweely, and others. A Spring Musical and field trip notes appear amid mentions of a Savanna trip and souvenirs for the eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Avwere
Davix Boy
Ind
Allen Siekena
Helen Sweely
Bernice
Narvheava Minois
Jeanies
Dorothy Prins
D. Zereta Potter
Urney
J Ic
Florida
Savanna
Library Report Shows Fines, Loans and Staff Changes
Library records list 2708 borrowers and 89 non fiction titles read. Fines revenue totals from 2 borrowers and 204 8 accounts opened. Strauch the librarian notes offers to all teachers but none signed. Salary increases discussed for female staff, and Ebner Tower duties to end. Mrs Pape plans a Saturday visit to her sister and husband Lewis family, with further travel to Mar for the remainder of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRU
Enile
Bie
Strauch
Local Resident Recovers After Ill Health
John Schade managed to attend church services Sunday after months of illness. The article notes Mrs. Schade has been in poor health for several months and recently able to go out. The family resides with Willis Stage and family on Wacker Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schade
Ted Storm
Wacker
Mdas
Willis Stage and Family
Births in Indianapolis Mark Early May Arrival
Mr. and Mrs. L D Fer announce the birth of a daughter in Indianapolis on May 1. Ruth Ingenia is named, with Mrs. auditer of Mrs. E R Clinton ta noted among attending relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Union Mother's Day Services at M. E. Church Thomson
Union Mother's Day program at the Thomson Methodist Church begins at 7:30 PM with music readings duets and a talk by Rev Todd. The service draws volunteers from local churches and includes prayers flowers and hymns. Thomson State Bank directors also held a meeting noting a strong financial statement and cash on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Breld
Melon Tossers May Play Brandy Ware's Fame Bureau Sunday
Brandy Ware of the Fame Bureau aims to arrange a Sunday practice game with the Melon Tossers at Thomson field. Plans are not finalized but a pair of 2 practice games may occur on Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandy Ware
Fame Bureau
Thomson Field
Thomson Restaurants Seek Beer Licenses At Monday Meeting
At a Monday gathering in Thomson both Vafe and Geisinger’s Cafe sought beer licenses and were granted. Stickell’s Cafe already sold beer legally, but Geisinger’s Cafe requested its first license. A partial back partition removal at Geisinger’s Cafe will allow a beer bar and new booths along the east wall for a more inviting remodel. The pool hall will not serve beer going forward. Dwight Brown bought the pool hall and secured a billiard hall license, with plans to move the billiard hall into the Cochran building opposite the bank, opposite the post office’s current site remains under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Vafe
Geisingers Cafe
Stickell’s Cafe
Geisinger’s Cafe
Bavk
Geisinger Unafe
Dwight Brown
Cochran
Bank
Post Office
York Center School Improvised Easter Activities Report
Beth Cooper reports on York Center School events including a rainy weather plan, a morning program, eighth graders taking exams in Mt Carroll, and plans for colored chalk drawings. Ray Comper celebrated a birthday with 67 guests. several visitors appeared, and multiple students earned perfect attendance or were excused from tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoet
Mt. Carroll Ami
Ray Comper
Abe
Denteche
Kyle Rawle
Dykhuizen
Norma Johnson
Tievesohn
Sear
Rerus Hoo
Erelen
Pessman
Wuella Knees
Berni
Kness
Hook
Norma
Alma Rebdeenitch
Eichth
Boner
Raymond Cooper
Bernice Kaess
Luella Kress
Alma Robison
Junior Hook
Mary Blair
Pay Wait
Fern Rawling
Beta Blair
Lavon Robison
Church Services and Activities Include Memorial Theme
Morning worship at 10 o clock led by Rev W G Aitken with a message in honor and memory of Mother. Sunday School at 11. A mission meeting and social planned with Harald Tobé, Frank Smith, and Mrs. Wilt. Ladies' Aid met today at Mrs Donald Wilt's home. Sunday school social next Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Herold Tobey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Aitken
Mothe
IL A. Mt
Harald Tobe
Frank Smith
Alwihla
Herold Tobey
Mother's Day Observance Promoted Across Local Churches
Local churches mark Mother's Day with special services next Sunday. The i line sermon is Mother The Iron Builder and a Mother’s Day program will close the day. Church hours shift morning services to 9 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 00. A missionary offering for Illinois will be taken May 19 23 24 and the Northwest District Convention meets May 11 Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Russes
Mother
Iron Builder
Fine Mather
Church OF Christ
M. B. Church
Tinois
11Th Avenue Christian Church
Rock Island
C. Cc. Gerpenter
Rober Grahamie
Altiaugh
Christ
Plum Grove School Picnic Ends Cold Week
Plum Grove School closed with a Friday May 3 picnic. Snow did not dampen spirits as 52 attended the meal and lemonade. Pupils, parents and teacher played games in the afternoon. A single class held final exams. Lor fall, Luke Warfield and Mrs. 7.6. Gotz and daughter were among Saturday callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia Haring
Glen Bote
Marvin Stes
Hich School
Gotz
Lor
Luke Warfield
Anna Heiner
Fat Otty
Officers Elected At PTA Grade School Meeting
Leaders chosen include Grace Sevn dent and Ethyl Lewis as officers. A musical program followed with Grade school Girls Glee Club, saxophone solo, and Viatphone offerings. The Spring program at the high school gym Fri eve features multiple choruses and dances with Letha Gaar, Florence Kraft, and Lois Middleton among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jofficers
Pete Erowe
CU Tigers
Thomson
Mussesle
Wihe
Letha Gaar
Florence Kraft
Sulection
Mindalin Sale
Lois Middleton
Chile
Virginia French
Louise Lewis
Evelyn Ash
House of David game postponed due to cold weather
The House of David baseball game scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was postponed because of cold and rainy conditions. Johnny Brown, sponsor, says the game may be rescheduled with the Thomson lineup, as announced last week. The House of David team trains in Muscatine with three squads and plans a summer tour when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Johnny Brown
Thomson
House of David
Muscatine
Relative Passes Away in South Dakota Brother-in-law of Mrs Lewis
Mrs A E Lewis received word that her brother-in-law D K Tomilingen of Scotland S Oak died at his son Rex's home on May 2. Tomlinson, born in York township and moved to South Dakota fifty years ago, leaves two sons. his wife Mrs Tomlinson died about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lewis
D. K. Tomilingen
Scotland
S. Oak
Rex
Mr.Tomlinson
York Township
Ile
South Dakota
Library Board Officers Elected For Year In Gleason
A May 6 1935 letter from Otto Anderson to his father describes his licensure by the Presbyterian church and ordination service planned for May 22 at Gleason Wisconsin. The library board meeting last Friday elected officers including Adeline Groharing as president and Maude Sears as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Adeline Groharing
Clara Switzer
Alice Lewis
Maude Sears
Grace Strauch
Istanl
Dad
Buffalo
Presbyterian Church
Gleason
Alex
Val
Amma
Otte Anderson
Local Building Activity Surges in This Community
Building programs show rising activity this spring with remodeling and new construction. Irve Martindale of Foster Bros Elevator notes heavy lumber movement and supplies to others. John Schade and crew add a kitchen and bedroom to the Paul Lewis house. Martindale plans remodeling a former John Mardale property, adding rooms and a bath, with move planned by early June. Stransky builds a new house as Power Bros Elevator contracts for a colon project including water, heating, bath, wiring, and well. Also reports sale of breeder houses and farm expansions. A Friday dance by Martindale’s orchestra at Cochran’s hall is sponsored by Thomson People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irve Martindale
Thomson
Foster Bros. Elevator
John Schade
Paul Lewis
Taontsen
Love Martindale House Inc
Martindale
John Mardale
Howe Ee Vaderne Mar Ale
Stransky
Howe J Che Power Bros
Colon
Talhamechet
Delevan
Haring
Rhambanz
Weil
Tte
Mrs John Neary Finances Family With Daughter Hoo and Francis
Mrs John Neary and her daughter Mra Hoo are noted in a family financial or social brief alongside Mr Francis. The fragment suggests a domestic or social context involving these individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neary
Mra Hoo
Francis
Fred Yates and Edna Kingsley wed at Galena Tuesday
Fred Yates of Thomson married Mrs Edna Kingsley daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Frank of Upper Sand Ridge in a Galena Methodist church ceremony performed by Rev W S Felsisch. The couple will reside in the Louis Strauch property in Thomson and begin housekeeping this week with many friends invited. Yates works at Ebner overseeing coal yards and water tank for the Milwaukee railroad. Edna was well known in the Sand Tides and Savanna communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yates
Thomson
Edna
Albert Frank
Upner Sandridge
Galena
W. S. Feldsisch
Nex
Louis Strauch
V. Robison
Ebner
Milkee
Sisa
Savanna
Argo-Fa The Argenchers Close Friday Picnic Dinner
Argo-Fa The Argenchers plan a Friday close with a picnic dinner and social time. Attendees included M Mamiy Tripp of Fregport, Mrs. Molly Hennett, Mrs. Anna Mills, Mrs. Delia Melendy, and Mrs. Robe Bennett. Ray Cooper hosted 25 youths for a Saturday birthday party with gifts and a social snatch of cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenchers
Mamiy Tripp
Fregport
Molly Hennett
Anna Mills
Carrell
Ladice’ Aid Society
Delia Melendy
Rober. Bennett
Thorson
Henry Stoner
Raymond Cooper
Doys
Giria
Village Board Appoints Committees At May Meeting
The Village Board met in regular session with President Henry B. Strauch and trustees present. Committees were named for Finance Street Alleys Lights Playground Waterworks Fire Village Buildings Purchasing Ordinance and License. Licenses granted for a pool hall and two beer licenses. W M Sitrubb rehired as marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sitrubb
Henry B. Strauch
Paul Lewis
K. &. Carpenter
Hobart
Holland
Myron ‘Tibbits
W. A. Slaynan
Arthur W. Pape
Strauch
Slayman
Carpenter
Tibbits
Lewis
Pape
Holland and
Community club notices from the local page
Various society items announce upcoming meetings and events. The 500 Club plans a meeting with Mrs. Amy Lewig, the United Methodist church group meets with Mrs. Arthie Pape, and Eastern Star ceremonies occur alongside regular meetings with a named committee. The Merry Sewers 4-H Club calls for girls ages 10 to 18 to join, with initial organization planned in the third week of May at Ideal Church. Home Economics Club hosts a Mother-Daughter banquet at Argo Church on May 17, with a full program led by Mrs. Hortense Nine and listed speakers and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Sewer’s
Merry Sewers
Grace Seim
Izetta Rawlins
Ideal Church
Home Economies Club
Argo
Hortense
Elizabeth Parsons
Gladys Cooper
Ruth Cooper
Madge Gower
Mother Love
Pauline Carpenter
Janet Kenyon
Janet Carpenter
LaYonne Holm
Roberta Hook
Blanche Seim
Alma Robison
Frances
Maucine Roske
Dorothy Ann Libberton
Dorothy Lewis
Violet Volz
Jean Rawlins
Helen Kenyon
Sein
Velma Sack
Local Visitors and Academic Study Notes
Mr and Mrs Frank Dean of Fulton visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Johe Schade. Rev Todd spends four days weekly in Chicago studying for a Master’s degree at the University of Chicago. Mrs Emmi Steele and Emma Kling visit Clinton this week with Mrs George Sykes. Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer attended Jane Lamb Nurses Training graduation at the Presbyterian Kirk House in Clinton on Tuesday evening. Mrs Frances Switzer is in the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dean of
Fulton
Johe Schade
Todd
Chicago
University of Chicago
Emmi Steele
Emma Kling
Clinton
George Sykes
Airs
Otto Switzer
Jane Lamb
Presbyterian Kirk House
Frances Switzer
Sandridge School Honors and Attendance Notes
Sandridge School reports Alice E. Switzer as teacher. Tuesday closed for a picnic dinner and afternoon program. Students enjoyed a forenoon ball game. Eda Carley and Gurtis Tord had perfect yearly attendance. several names achieved four month perfects. Honor roll qualifications and absences due to illness noted. Curtis Lord won $1.60 in a Bird Coloring contest. Students listed as never tardy for six weeks include June Schroth and others. spelling contest winners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice E. Switzer
Boxe
Eda Carley
Gurtis Tord
Virginia Schroth
June Schroth
Harold Schroth
Deliah Lapp
Laurel Lapp
Carln Lard
Dorothy Regeemiert
Harriet Borrendorf
Louis Decker
Maynard Decker
Edna Curley
Curtis Lord
Clinton Herald
diRa Culex
Delilsh Sharp
Lauren Lapp
Merle Kohn
Betty Maynard
Rhode Island
Mak
Virclma Schroth
Etna Curler
Dorothy Regeendess
Postoffice Petitions To Move Location
A petition circulated in Thomson seeks moving the postoffice from its present site to the Cochran building corner across from the bank. Signatures from a majority of village business men were collected and sent to Washington. Building owners say the site will be redecorated and repaired if rented, but no definite decision is known until word from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Postoffice
Bank
Vilage
Waslington
Post Office Department
Washington
Reynolds and relatives visit over weekend in Clinton area
Mr and Mrs W F Reynolds of Galwae visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Alice Lewis and family. Mr and Mrs Guy Stumphy and children of Clinton called on Ella Stumphy. Glen Morts and son and Vern Morts with Sam Bust Mortison were Sunday guests at George Morts. George Traum family of Mt Carroll visited Wesley Kness that evening. Miss Mary Strauch Vaughn Gaar of Mr Carroll were dinner guests in Harry Gaar’s home. Mrs Ray Klein, in Springkeit, returned home and will visit her parents here for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Reynolds
Galwa
Alice Lewis
Guy Stumphy
Clinton
Ella Stumphy
Ates
Glen Morts
Vern Morts
Sam- Bust Mortison
George Morts
George Traum
Famiix
Mt. Carroll
Local Health Notes Highlight Community Illnesses
Mr Newell was taken ill last evening with a severe cold. Joe Dykstra remains confined to his bed under doctor care. Mrs Sarsh Groharing, previously ill, is now able to dress and attend to yard duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Newell
Joe Dykstra
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Y. c. HS
Lady
Air Hemmer
Union Mother’s
M. E. Church
Churches OF Township
Mother's Bay
Kilph Ather
David Todd
Mary
Are
Hazel Ashpole
Zereta Power
Whispering Hope
Qenack
Herbert St. Ores
G. A. Smith
Paul Wilt
Bruce Grohaving
Fred Smith
Maecher
Darlene Astley
Amy Lewis
Bess Carpantur
Roy Lewis
Bess Carpenter
Eleanor Stage
Aitken
York Center School
Beth Cooper
Keru
Methodist
Plum Grove School
Fi Blackburn
Sun Carpenter
Vitaphone Movies
NS. W. Iinois Utilities
Salehy
Gerade
Tharry
Father
Qtio Anderson
Frank Anderson
Otto Anderson
Otto
Wisconsin
Potter Bros. Elevator
Schinde
Derry Wivhensa
N. DR French
Iree Martndale
Edna Kingsley
Yhamson's
Pape, Lewis and Slayman
Carpenter, Pape and Holland
Figance
Northwestern Oil
Irene Sheridan
Aetna Insurance Company
Jacob ¥. Stickell
Lcense
Main Street
C. H. Geisinger
Mlagonian
Amy Lewig
Arthie Pape
Delia Melenily
Sadie Smith
Wm. Slayman
Nellie Hastings
Grace Moyer
Sandridge School
Thomas Cochran
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