Army Navy News Highlights Enlistees and Transfers
Willard Hartman seaman second class moved from Farragut Idaho to the Great Lakes Naval training school. John Allan Wiersema of Fulton earns promotion and three oak leaf clusters for 30 additional sorties on the P-47 Lucky Strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hartman
Farragut
Idaho
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Ninth Air Force
England
John Allan Wiersema
Fulton, NL
Willard A. Hartman
Farragut, Ill
Great Lakes
High School Seeks Two Teachers for Coming Year
The high school faculty needs two instructors for next year with H M Elliott again principal. Mrs E W Farnsworth will teach English or history. E W Farnsworth will teach agriculture part time at Chadwick. Pupils completed final tests May 3 and 4. field trip occurred April 6 and Easter egg hunt held then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Elliott
Marilyn Wurster
Elizabeth
E. W. Farnsworth
Sibley
Chadwick
Southwestern Missouri State Teachers College
Iowa State College
Ames
Knox College
Galesburg
University of
Sandridge
Potter
Cox
Potters
Lanark
Sterling
Betty Cox
Mayn Srd
Bluffs
Rupple
Robert Smith
California
Palmer
Shirley Walbert
Leona Curley
Arnold Sikkema
Donna Smith
Mary LaShelle
Nancy Walbert
Patsy Falls
Edward Holland
Gerald LaShelle
Nancy Valbert
Shirley Valbert
Old Mill Park
Web
Local visits and weekend travels across multiple towns
Thomson Price and Francis Sheridan host relatives from Nockford and Argo while Will Beck visits the William Reader home. Brinkman family from Joliet plans Sunday return after two weeks with relatives in Mt Carroll. Boyd Brinkman serves in the Southwest Pacific. Clarence Bolhous attends Springfield business, and the Bert Mitchells visit Earl Roggendorf in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Sheridan
Nockford
William Robertson
Argo
Lynn
Delbert Curley
Will Beck
Chicago
William Reader
W. E. Brinkman
Pauline
Joliet
Ed Knapp
Howard Rice
Lloyd Smiths
Sadie Dunshee
Mt. Carroll
Brinkman
Boyd
Southwest Pacific
Mr. Brinkman
Clarence Bolhous
Springfield
Bert Mitchell
Morrison
Earl Roggendorf
Thomson Briefs Miss Prins Visits and Local Socials
Overnight guest Miss Isabelle Prins of Savanna spends Monday with her parents in Mt. Carroll, joined by sister JoAnn and Mrs. Katherine Hawk. The group later visits the Forrest Eslinger home near Lanark. JoAnn performs a piano solo at a Savanna St. John’s recital. Vernon McGinty visits Chadwick and River View with Mr. and Mrs. Stickell and the Holmans notice WSCS church cleaning. Edith Holman, Chicago employee, visits relatives for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Prins
Savanna
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Mt. Carroll
Isabelle
Katherine Hawk
Forrest Eslinger
Lanark
St. John’s School
Wastepaper Drive Planned for Saturday May 27
A wastepaper collection will be held Saturday morning May 27. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will pick up newspapers and magazines, asking residents to tie papers and magazines in bales or boxes and leave them in front of houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Display of potted plants planned at two homes
Mrs. John Thomeon announced a display of potted plants at her home and at her mother Mrs Maude McGinty’s home for Memorial Day orders. The event will run about a week and flow ers are available through midweek.
Mother's Day Visitors At Chas McGinty Home
Mother's day guests included C F McGinty with Jackie and another son from Rockford, Vernon McGinty and family, and Mr. and Mrs Robert Stage with son Richard from Rock Island. Vernon and Chas McGinty and Mrs McGinty visited Clinton. Katherine Hawk visiting her daughter’s family. Justice Prins and Katharine Prins of Mt Carroll mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McGinty
C. F. McGinty
Jackie and Son
Rockford
Vernon McGinty
Robert Stage
Richard
Rock Island
Clinton
Katherine Hawk
Justice Prins
Mt. Carroll
Ross Gregory Called To Calif due to his father’s death
Ross Gregory left for Long Beach California by plane after his father Van Grigory died Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Gregory, 0 years old, leaves a wife two daughters Verna and Jennie and four sons Roy Ross Clarence and John. He owned the Gregory bus line serving the 8 0 D route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Gregory
Long Beach
Calif
van Grigory
Mr. Gregory
Verna
Jennie
Roy
Ross
Clarence
John
Gregory
Church Services Schedule and Meetings Noted
Fulton churches announce Masses on May 21 at 9 30 and 9 a m with a 7 30 pm Tuesday novena. An instruction class for joining the church meets Mondays at 7 50 pm. Coffey Corners Mass at 9 am May 21. Thomson Mass at 9 am May 21 with church service at 9 40 and Sunday school at 10 30. Ladies aid meets all day May 18 with Mrs. Ivan Carroll. Sunday school social postponed to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Ivan Caroll
Building Foundations and Faith in a Sunday Message
A Sunday notice lists Argo Methodist and York Community Church services with Rev. Foard and W. A. Adams officiating. The sermon emphasizes Jesus Christ as the unshakable foundation for life, citing 1 Corinthians 3 and inviting readers to accept salvation through belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thomson Methodist Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. Doverspike pastor leads Thomson Methodist with Chas McGinty Supt Church school at 10 a.m. Worship service scheduled for 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doverspike
Chas, McGinty
Supt
Ideal Christian Endeavor Sunday Evening Program
At 7 p.m. Rev. Hanhecker leads a Mother's Day themed service with readings by children, an Ideal quartet, a trio by Mrs. Alvin Reiff and daughter, Mrs. Harold Stoner and Arletta Hartman, and a duet by Rev. Hanbecker and Harmon Stakemiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Hanhecker
The
Ideal Quartet
Alvin Reiff
Harold Stoner
Arletta Hartman
Hanbecker
Harmon Stakemiller
Center Hill School Closes May 17 1944
The report notes Center Hill school will close on May 17 1944 as preparations intensify for the year's second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Hill
Births Reported in Morrison and Savanna Areas
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Baker at Morrison hospital on Saturday afternoon. Mr Baker serves in the army. Mrs Baker is Kathryn Wiebenga. James Blair and wife of Lanarkere are parents of a son born May 10 at Savanna city hospital, weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Brown
Pvt
Dwight Brown
Johnny
Battery General Hospital
Rome
William Baker
Morrison Hospital
Thanks for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Mrs Ione Smith expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers plants cards and letters received during her hospital stay. She notes the kindness will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ione Smith
Woman's May Day Breakfast Held Wed Eve
The Woman's May Day breakfast was served last evening at Mrs. Harry Gaar's home at 6 30. Guests attended and a program followed with an instructional solo by Miss Margaret Ferrell and a book preview by Mrs. George Morden on Chicken Every Sunday. Vocal solos by Mrs. Allen Blair accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. Reports from state and county conventions were given by Mrs. Alice Switzer, Mrs. Margaret Murray, and Mrs. Ellen Hogg. This was the season's last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gaar Hone
Margaret Ferrell
George Morden
Clinton
Rose Marie
Allen Blair
Wilson
Savanna
Alice Switzer
Margaret Murray
Ellen Hogg
Social notes from Fulton area residents and visitors
Mrs Belle Switzer travels to Chicago to care for sister Miss Iva Brenneman. Several families from Fulton and nearby towns visited, hosted dinners, and planned summer plans at local homes. Paul Eugene Hartman celebrated his seventh birthday at East Savanna church event. Maurice Bolhous heads to the army with family and friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Switzer
Fulton
Chicago
Iva Brenneman
Betty
Jack Flickinger
Wayne Ashby
Darlene Ashby
Macomb
Betty Flickinger
Macomb Teachers College
Carrie Briaman
John
Glenn Ward Dresbach
Lanark
Earl Rupple
Libbie C. Rupple
Platteville State Teachers’ College
Plateville
Wis
Mike Tucker
Clinton
Belle Hines
Iowa City
John Gates
Aurora
Cecil Frosch
Dorothy Lewis
Savanna
B. R. Lewis
Irve Lewis
Walnut
John Lohmeier
Hie Tiesman
Carl
George Lohmeier
Peoria
Frank Lohmeier
Henry Lohmeier
Everett Wilt
Bob Miller
Merle Atherton
Dwight Atherton
Lester’ Vance
Goose Lake, Jr
Cecil Mitchell
Jack French
Harold Tommans
Milledgeville
Helen Jones
Mavis McLaughtin
East Moline
Harold Brown
Wesley Mumford
Guy Brown
Fred Yates
Wacker
Paul Eugene
Wallace Dresbach
Carroll
Anna Jenkins
Garrett Bolhous
Maurice Bolhous
Army
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn
Peter Sikkema
High School Activities End Term With Style Show and Exams
Seniors wrap up at York Community High School as twelve graduates lead the class of this year. The annual Style Show features Home Economics students modeling garments, with officers taking over for next year and letters awarded for attendance and luncheon service. The commencement is set for May 23 in the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Darrene Ashby
Betty Flickinger
Mary Bldir
Florence Kraft
Merle Gaar
Charles Barr
Jane King
Beverly Marshall
Robert Smith
Bernice Kneosa
Gladys Dykstra
Andrew Hook
Thomson Sandburr
Mary Blair
Lucille Larson
Thomson grade pupils stage demonstration with Soldiers of the Soil film
Pupils led by Mrs. Chas. McGinty present a demonstration program at Thomson High School gym. County Superintendent Mr. Brudi shows a sound movie Soldiers of the Soil. Attendance encouraged. Mrs. Katie Adams hosted Royal Neighbors event. next meeting June 20 with Mrs. Emil Brach. W. 8S. C. SS. met to clean church basement and enjoy a potluck. Home E club to hold annual Mother-Daughter banquet with Mrs. Franklin Stransky of Savanna speaking and slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Chas. McGinty
Brudi
Katie Adams
Royal Neighbors
Emil Brach
W. 8S. C. SS
Home Ee Club
Franklin Stransky
Savanna
Alumni Dinner and Dance Planned for May 27
Plans continue for the alumni event Saturday evening May 27 with a program to appear next week. The Wuford Perry orchestra of Hanover will play for the dance and the WECS of the Methodist church will serve the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuford Perry Orchestra
Hanover
WECS
Methodist Church
Sunday Dinner Guests Highlight Savanna Area Birth Celebration
A Savanna centered report notes a May birthday celebration at the Harry Gaar home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daley and several Savanna residents. Additional visits feature Mt. Carroll, Springfield, Morrison, Fulton, Chadwick area locals, and nearby households hosting relatives through a sequence of Sunday and weekday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gaar
Mr. Gaar
Robert Daley
Voris Corbett
Ruby Joan
A. L. Smith
Jessie Groharing
Marion Cypsy
Savanna
Raymond Deitrick
Mt. Carroll
Claude Grim
Ray Klein
Springfield
Milledgeville
Harold Tommans
Henry L. Hartman
O. E. Isenhart
Chadwick
Surprised Curleys Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Neighbors and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Curley Saturday evening to honor their anniversary, which fell last Tuesday. Delbert Curley’s wife baked a three tiered angel food cake topped with a miniature bride and groom serving as the centerpiece.
Sunday Evening Calls In Clinton Community
Mr and Mrs Wieward Badtke visited Mr and Mrs Soren May in Clinton. Mr and Mrs Harold Witt spent Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs William Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieward Badtke
Soren May
Clinton
Harold Witt
William Griswold
Local Health News and Household Accidents
Ray Holloway who broke his leg is home and resting well with assistance from a wheelchair. Lynn Krempel burned when boiling water spilled, treated by a Savanna physician. Mrs Kneal Hook had x rays at Jane Lamb hospital and returned home. Joan Lou Frosch ill with measles. Mrs Jessie Green and Miss Mary Connell under care. Mrs Frank Brown Jr returned from Illinois Research hospital after treatment. Mrs Hazel Stagg had a minor operation at Mercy hospital Clinton. Warren Hartman returned from Katherine Shaw Bethea hospital improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Holloway
Lynn
Kenneth Krempel
Krempel
Savanna
Kneal Hook
Jane Lamb Hospital
Shipma
Morrison
Joan Lou Frosch
John Frosch
Jessie Green
Mary Connell
Frank Brown, Jr
Illinois Research Hospital
Chicago
Hazel Stagg
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Warren Hartman
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
News of the
Army & Navy
Lyle Bailey
Seabees
Gary
Richmond
Bailey
Kathryn Bailey
S'Set
Wilbur Stickell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jake Stickell
Sgt
Stickell
Signal Corps
Pfe
Camp Howze
Tex
Mrs
John Halfman
Memphis, Tenn
Anson Metzger
Harriet Weatherwax
Oregon
Lawrence Weatherwax
Camp Abbot
Ore
City National Bank
Fort Benning, Ga
John Reader
Wilbur Reader
Norfolk, Va
Johnnie Reader
Navy
Wm. Reader
Steve Switzer
Farragut, Id
Virgil Hartman
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Daniel Sack
Camp Hood, Tex
Albert Wiersema
12Th Avenue
Augustana College
Ill
International Harvester
Raymond Hartman
New Britian
Betty Barr
Thomson Price
Thomson Briefs
Commencement High School
Miss Ferrell
Blair Gladys Dykstra
MacDanel
Paul Strukhoff
Sam Mattie Darlene Ashby
C. W. Hogg
Blair
Margaret Lee Ferrell
June King
Bernice Kness
York Community High School
Margaret Lee Farrell
H. E. Rendal
Rendal
H. E. Doverspike
Margaret Lee Farrel
Thomeon
John, Carroll
Maude McGinty
Ben Wagner
Don Carpenter
Gerald Brown
Jubilee
Bert Pringle
Bess Pringle
Milan
Lyle Pringle
Jaclyn Ann
Argo Methodist
Foard
York
Community
A. Adams
London
James Blatchford
Foolis
Apostle Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Preston Prairie
Texas
Bylveston Alden
Rowalous
Air Field
Michigan
Brownsville
Alden
Lovella
Louise Weidman
Brownaville
Weidman Sprent
Pra
Jacob Weidman
Mr. Weidman
Mrs. Alden
Weidman
Betty Blair
Vera Durward
Fern Rawlins
Lila Curley
Ruth Strubb
Doris Marshall
Beverly Walbert
Violet Hartman
Crystal Dyson
Frances Halfman
Eleanor Stearns
Ardetta Potter
Evelyn Housenga
C. S
Ee Club
Ronald Bull Darlene Creighton
Diana Diehl
Sylvia Dykstra
Robert Frazier
Lola Grim
Rosalie H and
Geneva Hazen
Rev
J. Allen Blair Darlene Creighton Thomas Root
Rev. J. Allen Blair
American Legion
J. Allen Blair
Thomas Root
Darlene Shoemaker
Joe Spencer
Junior Winans
Clarence Young
Jone Zenk
Joan Zenk
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