School’s Out Shouts and Summer Job Hopes Mentioned
A patchwork of local notes shows graduates eyeing payroll jobs for summer while others plan activities, from Jim Hook’s misadventure to Savanna workers, bicycle club members, and family visits. Names like Fulton graduates, Harold Atherton, and the Wood family appear amid brief vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hook
Rich Vogel
Fulton
Junie
Fulton High School
Bob White
Zenk
Marth’s
Savanna
Alumni Meet Friday Night at Thomson School Banquet
The Thomson school alumni banquet will be Friday evening in the high school. Helen Hand reports 110 attendees with two 1898 graduates, Iva Orcutt and Elbert Cook of Joliet, present. The Baptist society serves dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program including the Lanark amateurs and a Davenport band for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
Helen Hand
Iva Orcutt
Elbert Cook
Joliet
The
Baptist Society
Lanark
Davenport
Iowa
Bake Sale Scheduled by Legion Auxiliary
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a bake sale Saturday May 29 in the former Idle Hour building. Those bringing items are asked to have them there by 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
Local businesses close Monday for Memorial Day
The following business houses will be closed all day Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Mc Ginty Hardware, Sack and Mc Bride Grocery, Smith's Royal Blue, Potter Bros. Elevator and the Thomson Bank. The Post Office will observe the usual holiday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinty Hardware
Sack and McBride Grocery
Smith’s Royal Blue
Potter Bros. Elevator
Thomson Bank
Memorial Sunday services and church activities across denominations
The record lists Methodist and Baptist services with times and themes, recalling war memorials and Lincoln's rhetoric. It notes Memorial Sunday observances, sermons on conviction, and upcoming events including a documentary film on June 6 during church school.
Need Funds For Cemetery Drives
Highway Commissioner John Ashpole reports the gravel driveway at the Lower York cemetery cost about $282 and urges community donations since no funds are available for such cemetery improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hghway
John Ashpole
Lower York Cemetery
Ready Now for See Bay and Kenn
An assortment of short, fragmentary notes recalls old community happenings and personal vignettes. The text weaves through incidents from shop life to local memories, mentioning Sherrie and Terry, a humorous aip incident, and oblique references to a May 1948 show season with W. L. Main and other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Tyrone
Oldtimer
W. L
Students Visit Totarved Pack State Park
A group of thirty-six students traveled in seven cars to Starved Rock State Park on a Wednesday excursion. They cooked dinner, rode horseback, took boat trips on the Ulinnis river, hiked through the park, and enjoyed views from Starved Rock. The group stayed at the lodge, danced, and collected souvenirs before returning to Thameon around 6 20. Ronald McDearmon, a former Thomson resident, was heard on a radio program from Norfolk Virginia. he noted the Carrier's next trip to Europe with Lisbon on June 21 to 26. Cravatta of Black Motors attended a Ford dealers meeting in Chicago. The 1949 postwar Ford unveil was highlighted. public showings begin June 14 in showroom displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starved Rock State Park
Ulinnis
Evetyone
Starved Rock
Thameon
Ronald
Norfolk
Europe
Lisbon
Portugal
Cravatta
Klack Motors
Untae
Ford
Chicano la T
Sixth Period Honor Roll and Local Auction Report
The sixth period honor roll shows First and Second Honor Roll names across students such as Joan Zenk Harvey Houzenga Frances Gievn Darrell Gaur John Ellott Mary Cate and Leona Curley among others. Roy Heian bought Luela Gleason horse at Wednesday afternoon auction for 1100 dollars. Mrs Hazel Stacy travels to Cheyenne Wyoming to visit relatives, while households on Rapol and nearby towns report social visits and farm news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Zenk
Harvey Houzenga
Frances Gievn
Darrell Gaur
John Ellott
Mary Cate
Paul Harnun
Sylvia Dyktra
Leots Houzenga
Russell Sikkema
Robert Heusinkveld
Kenneth Malin
Erma Erling
Jean Elwatd
Leona Curley
Carolyn Marshall
Lola Grim
Alberta Johnsen
Herbert St. Ores
Ilona Zenk
John Stearns
Geraldine Smith
Lula Dykstra
George St. Ores
Fay Ashby
Betty Hiloway
Janice Miller
Thomas Rests
Nerma Scrubb
Trene Zenk
Joan Wilt
Merle Prins
Ellis Pickens
Diana Diehl
Howard
Roy Heian
Luela Gleason
Hazel Stacy
Cheyenne
Wyoming
D. J. Gilpin
Miss Pearl Gilpin
Mis
Chintles Riucer
Mas. Couptain Anderty
Shiuphter Kay
Adah Lane McArtor
Rapol
Mov. Steakhoff
Paul
Hardware Tid-bits Tid-bits
Vacation time is near and relatives will visit the home. The page lists household items and gadgets including clocks, coffee equipment, fryers, window screens, egg whips, cabinets, and pumps from Red Jacket and General Electric. Chas and Dick note limited stock on tanks and waterers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Sunbeam Irene
Prepure
Chas
Thomson Youths Plan Project Tour June 3
Thomson Future Farmers and 4-H club members plan a project tour on Thursday morning June 1. They assemble at 7 30 a m at the John and David Murray home and visit members homes to view and hear project talks about farming programs. All interested in Fy. Fo awe and t He farming program. are invited to join. tour ends at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Future Farmers
John
David Murray
Noun
Fire Crew Responds To Grass Fire At Vera Martindale Home
Fire department was dispatched around 4 p.m. on Wednesday to a grass fire at the residence of Mrs. Vera Martindale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Martindale
Hey Scout to Sell Pop Pies on Poppy Day
Local notes report many community activities including plans by Thomson News The Hey Scout to sell pop pies on Poppy Day Saturday. The piece also lists numerous social visits, family trips, and condolences for Mary Hook after the death of her husband John Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neg Bbor
John Hook
Community notices from a small town church and clubs
A cluster of brief society items lists the Golden Rule Baptist class gathering at the Mrr and Miro home with readings and cinema by Rev Drapen. Argo Ladies Aid set to meet June 2 at Mrs Ruby Lehmaling’s home. WooS 8S chapter plans June 2 church events. S00 Card Club met at Lanark for a noon potluck. local teachers and staff changes noted at Them on the School with Miss Esther Schmaling and Mrs Grace Seim in charge. Anna Greeley announced to fill the vacancy left by Mr Thorns idetes as department head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Argo
Paul
Lincoln
Crades
Mnu
Lew
Rock Island
Riewerts
Leland Riewerts
Lajceg
Flander
Legion
Ames W. Gillespie
Gillespie
Milwaukee
Wis
Bert St. Ores
Red
Daniel
Albetter
Lloyd Smith
Elijah
Kings
York
The
Baptist Church
Mrr
Miro
Calvin
Paul Wilt
Drapen
Warhara Gillespie
Argo Ladies
Argo Ladie
Ruby Lehmaling
Oon
Cora Kaufman
Lanark
Lo Micwilson
Grace Seim
Alee
Esther Schmaling
Theo Miste
Jotincio
Anna Greeley
Thornsidetes
Rte
Osne
Amd
Local Farm Notes and Nearby Residents in Sandridge Vicinity
In the Sandridge area near Riverview Park, residents report plots of farmland expanding on Flick farm and multiple local workers including Neurhn SeGinnis and John Poche. Far Holman completed a barn project on Wes Sacks north of Thumeaun, while Wm. St Ores mentions 4 511 fillings and nearby Ellendale North Dakota activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Sweitzer
Riverview Park
Neurhn SeGinnis
John Poche
Thomson
Art Smaivn
Mieluns
Farl Holman
Moon
Thumeaun
Indiana
Ellendale
North Dakota
Kettler
Heitmans Enjoy Niagara Falls Trip to Tulip Festival
The account notes a six day trip east with stops in Joliet Hammond Michigan and Detroit. The party visits Niagara Falls Ontario and Canada via the Rainbow Bridge and sees the tulip festival and gardens. They describe the Falls and surrounding scenery and mention a guide and the risky death by suicide statistic at the Rainbow Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heitmans
Niagara Falls
Illinois
Joliet
Hammond
Ind
Michigan
Detroit
Canada
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio
Holland
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Ann Arbor
Jackson
U. S
King’s Highway
Ont
Dodge
New York
Rainbow Bridge
Don Kaufman Initiated Into Alpha Zeta Fraternity
Don Kaufman of Carroll county was initiated into Alpha Zeta at the University of Illinois on Thursday May 6 1948. He is a junior in Agricultural Education and the fraternity admits qualified juniors and seniors from the College of Agriculture. Rev Alfred Carnell of Grand Ledge Michigan visited with the Carrolls and spoke at the Baptist church on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kaufman
Alpha Zeta
University of Ilinois
College of Agriculte
Kaufman
Carroll County
Alfred Carnell
Grand Lodge
Mich
John Carroll
Carnell
Baptist Church
Thomson
York Baptist Church
Herbert Carnell
Grover Brenneman
Ray Brenneman
Local Social Rundown Of Hosts And Guests
A stream of brief notices lists residents and visitors. Thomson briefed guests Sunday evening with Mr Hick and others, while Mr and Mrs Melvin Marshall hosted guests Tuesday. Attendees include Miss Ann Artlese Feldt, Mrs Charis RettHer, and families from Salem and Pittsburgh with travel to May Fete events in France and Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Thville Huetoinel
Et Artis Miao
Harvey Larshall Wey
Mervin Marshall
Cate
Nowma
Paul Museen
Pittsburg
Gus Royyendors
Births and families posted in Savannah area column
The notice lists several birth announcements. Kyle MicGinnis and partner announce a child born May 14 at the Savaons be potal and Mie, with Lyle Ashby as another parent. A son born Saturday, D0, in Savanna City weighs nine med bee deviees. Frank Lohmeier and three others are named as parents of a baby born Friday, May 14, in Jane te de frital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle MicGinnis
Lyle Ashby
Savanna City
Frank Lohmeier
Community Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birthday Dinner
Whomson and Moe joined Mrs. Miller and Junie for dinner at the Browns in honor of Mrs. Millers birthday. The Green, Hreown, Timmons, Griswold, and related families were noted visitors to various homes. A bake sale hosted by the Legion Auxiliary was announced for May 29 in the Hour Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Tie Hour
The
Legion Auxiliary
Frank Smith
M.ound
Paul Wilt
Isa
Ester Neuchwanger
Ff Aproll
Local Personal Notes From Clinton Area
Mrs Gelwicks of Mr Carroll underwent a medical procedure Tuesday at Jane Law hospital Clinton IA. Mrs Gelwicks is daughter of Ruth Carroll and Rush Carroll. Carl Jensen remains at home with multiple fractured ribs from a barn fall. Henry Hebeler, ill recently, transferred to Savanna City hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Eugene Murray broke a bone in her right wrist Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Draper
Merle Atherton
Faun Strubb
Carroll
Grimm's Dairy
Mary Clikeman
B. J
Savanna
Blue Ford
T. L. Whitney
Ford
Mt. Carroll
Maywood Park
Maywood
Ill
Robert Gelwicks
Jane Law
Clinton
Cielwicks
Ruth Carrol
Rush Carroll
Carl Jensen
Henry Hebeler
Savanna’ City Hospital
Miss Schmaling Eighth Grade Farewell
Miss Schmaling leads eighth graders in a farewell at Santa Lucia as the school year ends. Students reflect on friendships and memories while faculty praise their growth and readiness for the next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schmaling
Santa Lucia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fou
Henry Ford
Harold Atherton
Harry Dieh
Lawrence Fay Williams
Judy Brown
Bicycle Brigade
Magpiett
Potts Vandermass AT
Bvald
Sam Ae Te Eee Cheever
Kenneth Wood
Kic
George Knoess
Methodist
Tomas S. Cleworth
Unday
Loeser Insurance Agency
Pruacat
Sherrie
Terry
Theowboy
Wm. Bush
Main Street
Lower York
Tery
American Legion
Richard McGinty
Comdr
Pack
Ronald McDearmon
W. Hos
GG Cst
Thomson Briefs
Thomson News
Doden
Morrison Parent Ty Gligiees
Daval
Wiliam Feldman
Fred Doden
Forrest Eslinger
Lary
Freeport
Larey
Mey
Serne
Mary Atao
New Salem
Iewem
Howe
Sakeni
Henry Butanuks
Simla
Milledgeville
Pola
Forth oTeate
Die Niliness
Mfr
Mord Galson
Mannington Bent
Morrison
Forrest Eliger
Chadwick
Elynor Stagg
Dann
Dian
Mee
Aerey Setar
Ardobiehie
Meshotoh Mller
Ms - Strinis
Weide
Giipe
Eialdren
Mall
Teuile
Doe oGim
Calvin Bediinger
Morrion Base
Yale
Mia
Henry Lohmeient
Frank Lohner
Jil Ann Lohmert
Henry Lohmeier
Miaiel Mus Kay Klein
Powners Grove
Roy Houghton
Ray Kouteen
Homer Houzenva
Chilbren
Francis Sheridan
Moline
George Unangt
Hanover
Wid Mae
John Cooper
Wisse
Elie the Woos
Churen Racement
CRACE
Sandridge End Vicinity
Royal Blue
W. Ashburf
Brad B
Johnny Stearns
John Elliott
John Atherton
Joe Shutters
Yitin
Whomson
Eli
Wm. Griswold
Mrs. Griswold
Catherine Slayer
James Houzengaiffer
Eugene Murray
Miss Michelson
Frank Countryman
John Murray
Diehl
Arla St. Ores
LeRoy Zenk
Leger
Ruth Bielema
Gordon Brown
Bay Holloway Mary Houzenga
John Murray Arla
Ores
Ronnie Starr
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