Grade School Operetta at Thomson Opera House May 20
The Grade School Operetta directed by Mrs. Lorenzen will be performed at the Thomson Opera House on Thursday evening May 20. The Awakening of Spring by Fearis features the Glee Club with three little Spring figures played by Betty Lewis Ruth French and Arline Adams. The event includes Grade School Orchestra Tiny Tot Orchestra drills Jumping the Rope and Kite Drill plus first and second grade performances.
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Lorenzen
Thomson Opera House
Fearis
Glee Club
Betty Lewis
Ruth French
Arline Adams
Hauffman Back From Wedding Tour
Fred Hauffman returned to Thomson Monday and is at his business again after a wedding trip through Ohio. His wife runs a ready wear shop in Davenport and plans Thomson as their future home. An electric passenger coach Milwaukee has shown in Chicago passed the cut-off Saturday. Arthur Pape at Ebner praises them as fine and fast. Smaller lines will be supplied by these coaches as railroads face bus competition. Some roads report a drop of over 1,000,000 passengers versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hauffman
Thomson
Fred
Ohio
Milwaukee
Chicago
Arthur Pape
Ebner
Helen Pratt Receives Praise at Chicago Recital
Helen Pratt of Mt. Carroll drew strong praise at a Chicago recital while The Herald Examiner gave her notable support. Mr and Mrs Ely Cochran welcomed a son born Tuesday morning. The Iron Horse telegraph note references Saturday night May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pratt
Mt. Carroll
Chicago
The
Herald-Examiner
Ely Cochran
Funeral and community notes from Argo area
The Argo church funeral of Thomas Hansen drew a large crowd with Rev Clark Williams delivering a moving sermon. The Caadwick male quartet and Masonic rites at the grave impressed attendees. Burial occurred in Argo cemetery. Mother's Day services were well attended with flowers and a booklet of poems by Rev Williams given as keepsakes.
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Thomas Hansen
Argo
Clark Williams
Caadwick Mae Quartette
Rev. Williams
Frank Foltz
F. P. Kenyon
Mrs Amelia Smith Enjoys Remarkable Health Amid Illness Hopes
Mrs Amelia Smith has not been in the best of health the past few days yet she enjoys remarkably good health for her years. Many friends listened in over the radio last Friday evening when Miss Helen Pratt of Mt Carroll formerly a York girl and teacher of the Center school broadcast from Sears Roebuck station in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hicks
Chadwick
Amelia Smith
Helen Pratt
Mt. Carroll
York
Center School
Sears Roebuck
Chicago
Candidates Named For Next Year's P T Association
The closing meeting at the High School Auditorium featured Dean McKee of Frances Shimer Academy and local pupil selections. Elections will be at the first September meeting with two candidates per office. Names include W. A. Adams, Mrs Belle Carpenter, J J Sheridan, Mrs Amy Lewis, Hiram Green, Mrs Frankie Slayman, Frank Smith, Mrs Helen Gaar, Mrs Ida Mudd, Mrs Alice Switzer, Mrs Ethel Lewis. Prof Lehman will stage Aunt Jerushy on the Warpath at Fulton Coliseum May 19, with possible Erie performances. Peter Neihlsen plans artificial ice delivery from Clinton at 50c per hundred, with a roadside route and at least two trips weekly. Cattle in York township tested for TB include Wm Libberton 17, John Ashpole 14, Carl Petersen 22, Geo Hartman 13.
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Dean McKee
Frances Shimer Academy
W. A. Adams
Belle Carpenter
J. J. Sheridan
Amy Lewis
Hiram Green
Frankie Slayman
Frank Smith
Treas
Helen Gaar
Ida Mudd
Alice Switzer
Ethel Lewis
Lehman
Jerushy
Fulton Colosium
Erie
Notice to Masons and School Exhibits in May
Notice lists Masonic work in first and third degrees on May 18 and May 21 at 7 30 p m. High school Domestic Science Typing and Manual Training exhibits on May 27 and 28 at the Y C H S. Dr Lena Saddler of Chicago addresses Savanna PTA May 14 at 8 p m. All are invited. Grade School Operetta at Thomson Opera House on Thursday and the Iron Horse Saturday night May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Saddler
Chicago
Savanna Parent- Teachers Association
Savanna Township High School
Chautauqua Starts June 15 With Local Thorson Event
W A Adams announces the local Thorson Chautauqua will begin Tuesday June 15 this year. Entertainments arrive earlier than usual, drawing anticipation from residents who plan to attend. The notice urges community support and promotes the event as worthwhile and deserving of annual status.
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W. A. Adams
Miss Mary Cone Named Township Treasurer for York School District
Miss Mary Cone has been appointed Township Treasurer of the York School District succeeding her father W D M Cone who held the post for 55 years. The note praises the long service and invites similar records from Carroll County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cone
York
W. D. M. Cone
Cone
Carroll County
Tom Hand Recovers After Severe Tooth Infection
Tom Hand endured a week of illness from blood poisoning after a tooth extraction. Lockjaw threatened but prompt medical care prevented it. He is now improving and hopes to return to his usual health soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hand
Lockjaw
Tom
Iron Horse and Pony Express at York Co-Op Theatre
Coming to York Co-Op Theatre two big pictures The Iron Horse and The Pony Express. The Iron Horse shows Saturday night May 15 with a cast of 26 stars a regiment of U S troops 3000 railway workers 1000 Chinese laborers 800 Pawnee Sioux and Cheyenne Indians 2000 horses 1500 buffalo 1600 Texas steers and 11 reels One show only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Horse
U. S
Texas
Wedding Dinner On Mother Day Celebrated At Warfield Home
A Mother’s Day wedding dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warfield. Guests included Henry Waardield and family, Joe Waardfield, the Jensen, LaShell, Van Buskirk, Warfield and Bibour households, totaling 37 attendees. The event was enjoyed by all and departed late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Lo Warfield
Henry Waardield
Henry
Joe
Hans Jensen
John LaShell
Geo. van Buskirk
Albert Warfiel
J. W. Warfield
News Bibour
Rembrance
Carroll Co Track Meet May 21 Entry Blanks Mailed
Entry blanks for the Carroll County track meet are being mailed to high schools and rural schools. Rural Meet starts at 9 AM with medals for first and second places and a banner for the school with the most points. Mail entries by May 11 and ensure proper form is filled and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hanter
Chadwick
Rural Teachers Board
Hunter
Graveling Block in Front of Library Improves Street
The village is graveling the block in front of the Library to create a smoother stretch that resists mud in the spring. Residents will benefit from reduced dust in summer as the improvement progresses.
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Opera House Thomson
Clinton
Ave
Clinton - Lowa
Ivan Kness
U. S. Navy
Adam Kness
Vinegar Hill
Libberton
DeWitt
Iowa
Hattie Kneale
Bert Nelson
Whiteside County
Geo. Hicks
Ed Sack
Dan Curley
Curley
Janiga
C. D. Wolfe
Edna Carroll
Mildred Francks
Esther Schmaling
Daniel Sack
Clyde Carpenter
Joe Sikkema
Della Williams
Mercy Hospital
Frank Imel
Robert Doll
Teed’s Grove
Lyons
S P.T. Association
Peter Neihlsen
Fulton Coliseum
York Township
Wm. Libberton
John Ashpole
Carl Petersen
Geo. Hartman
W. M
Chautauqua
Coming To York
Sayaling & Graveliss Street
Wiis
Mars AG Int Jew
AJCHI
GIRO
York Co-Operative Theatre
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