Local People Pledge $11,901 in War Bonds
Residents of Thomson pledged 121 contributors to the bond drive and a total 11 901 in war bonds. Committees led by French reported rural canvass progress with 4458 people counted, amid farm campaigns organized by the Triple A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermeon
Anvins
Guampaigni
Thomein
Mra
Anna Greeley
Rh. 1
Houghton
Mre
Margaret Heunsinkveld
G. Martinslale
G. A. Smith
Herbert St. Ores
David Switzer
L. G. Strauch
Eighth Grade Graduates Celebrate Diploma Night at Thomson
Graduation exercises for the eighth grade at Thomson candidates school were held last night in the high school gym. Lawrence B. Bruch, county superintendent, gave the address. A class roll lists Evelyn Ashpole, Kenneth Tielema, Evelyn Housenga, Lucille Larson, Dean Robinson, Ruth Strubb, and Alice Wilkinson. Oil Valley School ended with a May 15 potluck as perfect attendance by Wilma Foltz was noted amid an epidemic of meningitis reducing attendance. Walter Hartman reported 12 books finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Candidates School
Lawrence BE. Bruci
Carroll County Superintendent of Schools
Alice Hamilton
Clarence Ploch
L. E. Bruch
Harry W. Diehl
Clarence
Oil Valley School
Wilma Foltz
Walter Hartman
Cecilia Hawk
Wilma Folts
Russell Libberton
Barbara Hawk
Richard Stricker
Shirley Bundy
Thomson Guests and Local Moves Highlight Community Notes
Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Hickey with Marvin Wall in Camanche, and supper at C V Carlson’s Camanche home. Various residents traveled, hosted relatives, and announced moves including the Lewises relocating near Rt 80 and the Shermans planning to move to Sterling high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Eldon Hickey
Marvin Wall
Camanche
C V. Carlson
Ill Miss Lois Stage Undergoes Appendectomy
The article notes Sick Miss Lois Stage underwent an appendectomy at Jane Lamb hospital on Wednesday afternoon. It also reports Mrs Shirley Stage of East Lynn remains ill at her home and about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Stage
Jane Lamb Hospital
Shirley Stage
East Lynn
Plans Complete For Annual Poppy Day Sale Here Saturday
Thomson holds its Poppy Day with World War I veterans selling poppies on May 23 in support of American Legion rehabilitation and welfare programs. No local post exists in Thomson. veterans linked to Savanna unit will distribute the funds to aid families of veterans and the armed forces in World War II. Mrs. Paul Lewis chairs the sale with student helpers Evelyn Ashpole Evelyn Housenow Tueille Larson Ruth Strubb and Alice Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Thomson
van Bibber-Haneon
Savanna
All America
The
United States
Paul Lewis
Ponpy Sales
Evelyn Ashpole
Evelyn Housenow
Tueille Larson
Ruth Strubb
Alice Wilkerson
Plans to Seek USO Funds Here in Thompson Township
N D French appointed York township chairman for a USO drive to fund wholesome recreation for U S armed forces boys. A 7:30 p m meeting is set for May 26 at York Community high school, inviting mothers and relatives to form a preliminary campaign group. The drive aims about 32 million dollars nationwide with a 225 dollar local quota for York township and 3200 for Carroll county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
United Service Organizations
United States
N. D. French
York Township
French
York Community High School
Carroll County
USO
Workmen Lay Water Line for New Lewis Residence
Workmen are laying a service pipe this week along the alley south of Main Street to provide water to the newly purchased residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis. The route lacks a city water main from Main Street to the Methodist church corner, so the connection ties to the Cochran store service pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Robert Lewis
Methodist Church
Cochran
Gertrude Dykstra to be married in June
Mrs. Kate Dykstra of Fulton announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Dykstra to Delbert Dale Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Nelson of Coleta. The wedding will be an event of early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Dykstra
Fulton
Gertrude Elizabeth Dykstra
Delbert Dale Nelson
Bert Nelson
Coleta
Birth of Donald Willis to Mr and Mrs Merle Stage
Mr and Mrs Merle Stage of Woodstock welcomed a son named Donald Willis born Friday May 8. The infant weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs Stage is formerly Miss Florence Collinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Stage
Woodstock
Donald Willis
Anniversaries Celebrated At A Alm Home
Mr and Mrs Arnold Alm hosted relatives on Sunday for the birthday of Mrs George Powers and the 11th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jess Smith. Attending were Jess Smith and daughter Elvira Iowa. Charles Weller Low Moor. Ansel Alm and family Princeton. George Powers and four daughters Malden Missouri. John Lindquist and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Alm
George Powers
Jess Smith
Elvira
Charles Weller
Low Moor
Ansel Alm
Princeton
Malden
John Lindquist
Evening Worship and Sunday Schedule Across Local Churches
The notice lists multiple church services and events including Methodist and Christian Endeavor meetings. It notes speakers Rev. Leitner Rev. Sword Rev. Heidenreich and guest Rev. Walter Hoak, with service times 9:30 10 11 AM and evening programs. It highlights a Memorial Sunday and upcoming quarterly conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Smith
Christian Endeavor
Arletta Hartman
C. E
Sword
Heidenreich Woodbine
Ideal Quartet
Walter Hoak
Sterling
Ideal
Thomson Methodist
Rehirings and social visits across Parkhill and Savanna communities
Roland Starck is rehired to teach at Parkhill next term. Miss Homedew of Savanna resigns from Sand Ridge to take a position at the ordnance depot. Mrs. Ryan of Savanna finishes the term. The column lists multiple Sunday and weekday visits among local families, moves, and readings of residents across Lanark, Morrison, and surrounding areas, noting visits to gardens, suppers, and social calls.
83rd Birthday of Mrs John Diehl Observed Sunday
Mrs John Diehl of Savanna celebrated her 83rd birthday with a family gathering Sunday at her home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and relatives from Savanna Stockton Chicago and other local towns who sent ecards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diehl
Harry Diehl
Savanna
Durango couple to lead services at Fulton church
Mr and Mrs Fred Martin of Durango Colorado conduct services at the Full Gospel Assembly of God in Fulton starting at 745 each night except Saturday They lead the Sunday morning and evening services The Reverend A J Wells is the pastor of the church The evangelists play banjo and guitar and sing in a southern style
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Martin
Durango
Colo
Milledgeville Dinner Hosts Noted Visitors From Argo Chadwick
Mrs Henry Parsons and Miss Nel lie Dareens of Argo and Mr and Mrs Harold Daehler with Mrs Dora Daehler of Chadwick dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fay Reitzel in Milledgeville. Carl Peterson and Adam Heinze hosted visitors Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parsons
Nellie Dareens
Argo
Harold Daehler
Dora Daehler
Chadwick
Fay Reitzel
Milledgeville
Carl Peterson
Adam Heinze
Edna Curley Shower Honoree Here Wednesday
Mrs Viola Roggendorf and daughter hosted a Wednesday afternoon shower for Edna Curley, June bride. Attendees included Mrs Harlan Flickinger and daughter Betty, several Curley family members, and friends. bingo and pitch games awarded prizes to Mrs Delbert Curley and Mrs Hobart Holland. Edna received many gifts as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Curley
Viola Rogrenderf
Harriett
Mike Edna Curley
June Bride
Delbert Curley
Hobart Holland
Harlan Flickinger
Betty
Gladys Almquiat
Frank Brown, Jr
William Robertson
Raymond Knutsen
Homer Housenga
Otto Switzer
Walter Fully
Helen Card
William Johnson
Guy Brown
Harry Jurgesen
Gilbert Robertson
Henry St. Ores
Curtis St. Ores
Web Ross
Lynn Curley
Viola Roggendorf
Harriet
Edna
Witmer Family Ties Referenced in Monrovia Courier Note
Callers Monday of Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer were Mr and Mrs Sam Witmer and daughter of Sterling and Mrs Sam Witmer Sr of Galt and several cousins from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Witmer
Sam Witmer
Sterling
Sam Witmer, Sr
Galt
Pennsylvania
May to issue canning sugar permits locally soon
Harry Diehl bought the Thomson opera house on the west side of route 80 near Main Street with plans to demolish and build anew. Blaine Peck said local officials will issue canning sugar permits in cities and villages to reduce trips to Mt Carroll, as more than 1000 tickets were issued early this week. Until official notice, no change in sugar allotment will occur locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Harry Diehl
Thomson Opera House
Main Street
Mt. Carroll
Blaine Peck
County
Peck
Lence
Mrs Tibbits Hostess To WSCS Group
The Women's Society of Christian Service met May 20 at Mrs Grace Tibbits home with 18 members present. New member Ruth Stearns joined. visitors Mrs Ray Bennett and Mrs Frank Dean attended. The group planned church cleanup on May 28 and a May 23 food sale at Hansen's Cafe featuring garden vegetables and baked goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Grace Tibbits
Ruth Stearns
Ray Bennett
Frank Dean
Fulton
Maude Wagner
Clara Switzer
Luella Timmons
Margaret Heusinkveld
Effie Coden
Hansen's Cafe
Dinner guests and Sunday visitors across several Illinois towns
Dinner guests included Wayne Campbell of Diamond Lake and Earl Rauch of Savanna visiting Mr and Mrs G A Smith. Other Sunday visitors were Miss Mary Cone to Mr Emma Steele, Fred Eble and son Fred Jr to Mr and Mrs Delbert Curley, and the Curleys’ Lynn family. Also: Frank Badtke at Low Moor, Richard Badtke at Preston Ta. Carroll family visits Morrison and Chadwick. Strauch family called on Louis Strauch and on Henry Strauch in Bettendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Kress
Dinand Grimm Bean Wers
The
Proving Grounds
Wayne Brown
Kenneth
Art Murphy
Elizabeth
William Wage
Laura Geisinge
W. S. Feldwisch
Herbert Almquist
Frank Brown
Freeman Read
Janice St. Ores
M. J. Strukhoff
Eugene Murray
Oregon
Paul Bonjour
Savanna
Albert Hook, Jr
Huntsville
Ala
Albert Hook
Chester Sherman
Geneva
Sterling
Sherman
Sterling High School
Sterling High School For the Coming Year. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman
Thomson High School
Justice Prins
Jo Ann
Norman Stickell
Marie
Craig Manor
Forrest Eclinger
Lanark
Katherine Hawk
Forrest Eslinger
JoAnn Prins
St. John's Parochial School
W. J. Cochran
West Ashley
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
Robert Lewis
Lewis
Rt. 80
Ely Cochran
Roland Starck
Parkhill
Homedew
Sandridge
Ordnance Depot
Ryan
Dick Anderson
Carl Peterson
Arthur Pape
Stockton
Hubert Williams
Garrett Bo
Jean
Leita Potter
Carl Johansen
Verne Kauffman
Wm. Lotz
Gordon Holman
Bert Holman
Orr
Minn
Paul Melendy
Harold Atherton
15Th St. Moline
Rt. 2
Box 53
Moline
Garrett Bolhous
Ed Brondyke
Garden Plain
Norman Millard
Claude Millard
Yates City
Ill
Chanute Field
Ran
Orlo Smith
William Emery
Carroll
Fred Whitiney
Morrison
G. A. Smith
Wayne Campbell
Diamond Lake
Campbell
Earl Rauch
Ben Stage
Shirley
East Lynn
Emma Steele
Mary Cone
Delbert Curley
Fred Eble
Fred, Jr
Clinton
Lynn Curley
Frank Badtke
Low Moor
Richard Badtke
Preston
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Warren Nice
Ivan Carroll
David
Chadwick
Rush Carroll
Calvin Strauch
Bettendorf
Louis Strauch
Henry Strauch
Passion Play Seen By Bloomington Crowd
Morrison High School senior Kenneth Rick attempted a 20 mile run from Morrison to Thomson but collapsed after 19.2 miles. Citizens accompanying him financed the effort while a Bloomington audience praised The American Passion Play, noting its authenticity and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Kenneth Rick
Morrison High School
Morrison
Thomson
Thomeaon City
Round Grove
Hie
Whiteside Sentinel
Local clubs meet in May with social events and contests
The Royal Neighbor camp held a May committee session led by Mrs. Faun Strubb and others. The Thomson 500 club met on May 14 at Mrs. Harry Diehl’s, with Carl Johannsen first and Verne Kauffman second in tally results. next gathering May 8 at Mrs. J. Y. Stickel. Argo 500 Club convenes at Mrs. B. R. Lewis’s home. T N T club cleaned church with potluck in annex. Chat-a-While plans a May 29 meeting at Mrs. Lloyd Smith’s with teepie “Just for Fun.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
May Committee
Faun Strubb
Myrta Groharing
Clara Switzer
Thomson 500
Harry Diehl
Carl Johannsen
Verne Kauffman
Clara Andying
Johannsen
J. Y. Stickel
Lloyd Smith
Hobart Holland
Mothers and Daughters Attend Argo Home Economics Banquet
Sixty four attendees gathered at the Argo Methodist church Friday May 15 for a mother daughter banquet honoring Mothers Day. The oldest mother was Mrs Maude McGinty and the mother with most daughters was Mrs Joe Blair with five. Mrs Charles Sack and daughter Velma Van Buskirk were named look alike duo. Bouquet gifts were given to all honorees. The program included songs readings solos and duets ending with God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Methodist
Argo ‘Home Economic Club
Maude McGinty
Joe Blair
Charles Sack
Velma van Buskirk
Weekend Social Callers Share Visits Across Towns
Saturday evening at the Ross Boylan home hosted their daughter and son in law Omar Ketchum with weekend guests including Raymond Foley of Savanna and Davenport visitors Thos Hirl and family, plus Susan Atherton returning home with her grandmother. Several other local residents hosted and visited relatives including Irvin Renner, William Griswold, and the Groharing family during the weekend and Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Boylan
Omar Ketchum
Boylan Home
Raymond Foley
Savanna
Ray Erling
Thos. Hirl
Davenport
Katie Stichter
Princeton
Paul Lewis
Wm. Strubb
Thelma Schick
Marvin Brookstra
Freeport
Adeline Groharing
Irvin Renner
Amboy
Bruce Groharing
Wallace Dresbach
Carroll
Wm. Boylan
Son
L. I. Gaar
Charles Hogg
Henry Vogel
Morrison
Fred Bierman
Lyndon
Grade One Picnic Planned at Old Mill Park
The first grade plans a Wednesday picnic at Old Mill Park with several mothers helping. Philip Brach will visit Argo school Thursday. The Airliners lead the Mainliners in the spelling bee. Seventh and eighth graders went bowling after a Palisades Park trip. The sixth grade had tests on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
LeRoy Card
Gyla Baty
Argo Fa
Gene
Philip Brach
Argo
The
Bluffs
Local families share Sundays across Iowa and Illinois
Ed Johansen and family of Fulton spent Sunday with Carl Johansen. George Sears of Milledgeville called. Fred Hook family visited John Hook. Gladys Dykstra stayed with grandmother Mrs Buikema in Fulton. Doden dinner guests Earl Mashak Ben Shaw of Denver Colo. Hayes Frazier family visited Preston Ia. Glenn Demaree family weekend in Byron Freeport Stillman Valley Pearl City. Arthur Pape and Mrs Groharing dined with John Vogel Morrison and attended Ebenezer Reformed church baccalaureate. L K Booth of Erie and Deborah Booth Hunt of NYC visited Lena Stagg Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johansen
Gerald
Rosemary
Fulton
Carl Johansen
George Sears
Milledgeville
Fred Hook
John Hook
Gladys Dykstra
John Buikema
Fred Doden
Earl Mashak
Ben Shaw
Denver
Cola
Hayes Frazier
Preston
Albert James
Glenn Demaree
Byron
Freeport
Stillman Valley
Pearl City
Arthur Pape
Robert Groharing
John Vogel
Morrison
Ebenezer Reformed Church
L. K. Booth
Erie
Deborah Booth Hunt
New York City
Lena Stagg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson Briefs
Gertrude Dykstra
A. Alm
Mia York
Ann Swan
Pie Methodist
E. Peacock
Church Quarterly Conference
Beuscher
Gospel Service
Mrs. Tibbits
Wscs Group
Bloomington
Delmar D. Darrah
Hlinda Wesleyan University
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus the Christ
Frederick Hiteh
Hiteh
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Hitch
Harold D. Walters
Illinois
Illinois Wesleyan University
Walters
Christus
Jesus
DiVinei
Judas
John
Malachi
Matthew
Royal Neighbor
Thomson 500 Club
Argo 500 Club
B. R. Lewis
T, N.T Club
EC Club
Ben Wagner
Mary
Bert Johnson
Frank Lohmeier
Henry Lohmeier
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