Letters From Soldiers Mention Island Life And New Addresses
Two letters dated May 5 1942 and May 19 1942 describe Ray Hartman on an island with pineapples and sugar cane, his Army duties, and a potential future allotment. He reports improved mood, suggests sending money orders, and notes a new Fort Stockton Texas address for M rs Stage while mentioning Elmer and Eleanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rei
Mares
Iano
Abril
O. K
Arnold
Eloper
States
O. K. Bay
Awards Earned by Busy Bee Home Economics Club Members
Eleven York Community high school girls in the Busy Bee Home Economics club earned awards for the school year. Recipients include Letha Gaar Marie Robinson Mildred Hoy Mary Blair LaVona Potter Pauline Carpenter Martha French Janet Carpenter Arlene Smith and Arla Brown with silver and gold pins acknowledging activity and leadership in club events and fundraising. In county court last week M J Strukhoff and his wife adopted their son Paul who will now be known as Paul Rogers Strukhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Home Economics Club
York Community High School
Letha Gaar
Marie Robinson
Mildred Hoy
Mary Blair
LaVona Potter
Pauline Carpenter
Martha French
Janet Carpenter
Arlene Smith
Arla Brown
American Home Economics Association
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul
Paul Rogers Strukhoff
Ill Miss Lois Stage Nearing Home After Surgery
The sick Miss Lois Stage, who had an appendectomy last Wednesday, is very much improved and expects to come home this weekend. Mrs. Sherm Oakley is ill at her home. Perry Shanafelt, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shanafelt of Clinton, is very ill at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Stage
Sherm Oakley
Perry Shanafelt
Kenneth Shanafelt
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Local Sugar Canning Permits Open Through Township Registrations
The Carroll county board set up registration sites in townships for permits to buy sugar for canning fruit. Registrars, dates, and hours are fixed. one family member must register and bring ration books if owned. Each family gets one pound per four quarts canned, plus one pound per person for jams and jellies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County Board
Community Notes from Mt Carroll and Vicinity
Thompson and family visit Mt Carroll with Emma Steele. multiple locals host guests and travel notes. Inductee Robert Rentschler moves to Ft. Benning for officer training. piano recital at Mt St Clare College. church events and Sunday visits chronicle the week in Savanna Mt Carroll and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul
Mt. Carroll
Emma Steele
Lyle Tompkins
Betty Rose Swett
Harold Hol‘brook
Lanark
Seaman Swett
Edward French
Robert Rentschler
Camp Croft, A
U. S. Army
Ft. Benning
Harry Diehl
Diana
Mt. St. Clare College
Ellan Rogers
Fulton
Richard Badtke
Paul Badtke
Charlotte, Ta
Post Office to Stay Open on Memorial Day
Postmistress Mary Sheridan announced the post office will be open all day on Memorial Day May 30 with no rural delivery. The service will operate despite no rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheridan
Local Church Schedules Sunday Worship and Events
Rev. R. H. Leitner presides at 9 30 a m worship with Sunday school at 10 40 a m You are invited to worship with us If you are not at tending services elsewhere Mrs Dan Sack Mrs Bruce Gro haring and Mrs Lloyd Smith head the Children Day program set for June 14 The Sunday school social committee for June includes Mr and Mrs Will Griswold and Mr and Mrs Joe Larson The ladies aid meets next week Thursday with Mrs Lloyd Smith A picnic dinner is planned at noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McGinty
Plod
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ben Wagner
R. H. Leitner
Dan Sack
Bruce Groharing
Lloyd Smith
Will Griswold
Joe Larson
Ladies
Morning Mass and Sunday Services at York Community Church
The York Community Church holds morning mass and a 9 30 service with Rev James Foard as pastor. A 10 20 Sunday school follows. The ladies aid meets for the June luncheon Wednesday afternoon June 4 in the church annex hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Parsons and Mrs Edith Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foard
Ladies’ Aid
Elizabeth Parsons
Edith Robison
Peacock to lead services and picnic plans noted
Rev. E. E. Peacock, pastor, will conduct Sunday school at 10 on, divine worship and communion service on Wednesday June 3. Ladies aid society to hold a picnic at Harold Turnbaugh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Peacock
Wednesay
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harold Turnbaugh
Social Round of Guests and Visits Across Town
Supper guests Sunday evening included Me. and Mrs. Paul Melendy of Savannah and Miss Gertrude Peck of Fulton with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown. Darlene Ashby hosted Briesly Marshall. Local visitors at the Dykstra home included the Schippers and the Elmer Schipper family from Morrison. Royal Neighbors Memorial Day observances honored Thomson camp members buried in Lower York and Argo cemeteries. Joan Stage of Rock Island visited her grandparents while her parents vacationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Brown
Paul Melendy
Sayvanna
Gertrude Peck
Fulton
Briesly Marshall
Darlene Ashby
Bernie Dykstra
James Schipper
Jake Schipper
Elmer Schipper
Morrison
Thomson
Lower York
Argo
Joan Stage
Rock Island
Ben Stage
Charles Stage
H. A. Tobey
Alta Wilson
Sam
Andrew Wright
LeClaire
Charles McGinty
K. B. Carpenter
John Carpenter
Hattie Rawlins
Sarah Densmore
Mt. Carroll
Robert Rawlins
Kelly Field
Tex
Vernon Rawlins
Fern Warfield
Savanna
Robert J. Rentschler
21St Co. 8Th Bu
Myron Tibbits
Frank Dean
Herman Timmons
Roy Bennett
Myrtle Bull
Henry Young
Anna
Fred
Olive Smith
Paul Lewis
Wm. Bennett
Holman House
West Main Street
Gladys Cate
Charles Hogg
American Legion Auxiliary
Wm. Strubb
Susanna
Ruth Strubb
Moline
Wilbur Stickell
Camp Forrest
Tenn
J. Y. Stickell
Wilbur
Mary Jean Dresbach
Harold Witt
Helen Peterson
Louis Witt
Bernice Kolar
Lawrence Witt
Clinton
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Lanark
Wayne Brown
Ed Miller
Dwight Miller
Hanover
Robert Murphy
Elizabeth
Charles Witt
B. R. Lewis
Fred Seim
Harvey Seim
Kenneth Pessman
William Saffer
Ross Boylan
Frank Boylan
Polo
Erve Martindale
Davenport
Roy Starks
Norman French
University of Ilinois
School of Commerce Land
R .O. Py
Virginia French
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Clyde Carpenter
Adeline Groharing
Roy Neusehwanger
Dorothy Stevens
Elizabeth Merritt
Merritt Neusehwanger
Mr. Carroll
H. E. Green
Morrison J
R. BE. Green
Donnie
Bend, Ore
E. O. Hemmer
Wayne Ashby
Western State Teachers College
Macomb
Wesley Kneas
Donald
Wm. Geerts
Erie
FE. A. Cleeton
Chicago
Marvin Brook
Stra
Freeport
Albert Prins
Dave Geerts
Garden Plain
Arthur Pape
Joe Turney
Spring Valley Aces
Daggett Diamond
Paul Eissens
Peter Balk
Charles Housenga
Ray Bielema
Roy Dykstra
Charles Eissens
Allen
William Richter
Vernon Luedeke
Hobart Holland
Lawrence Sullivan
Iva Orcutt
Maurice Sullivan
Cordova
Mary Blackburn
Seymour
Richard Fenley
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Kenley
John
Marinette
Wis
Stockton
Clint Wilt
Paul Wilt
Blaine Smith
Henry Hartman
Nick Traum
Rose and
Louvina
Chadwick
Henry, Jr
Virgil Hartman
Louvil Hartman
Floyd Hartman
Connie Traum
Raymond
United States
Cecil J. Green
Herman Timmon
Gene Green
Engagment of Ruth Sheridan Announced in Rockford
Mr and Mrs Sheridan of Rockford announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Mr Oscar Wallberg son of Mr and Mrs Ellen Wallberg of Rockford Both Ruth and Oscar are employees of the Rockford Drilling Machine Company in Rockford Ming Sheridan is a niece of J J Sheridan and A J Sheridan of Thomson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Sheridan
Rockford
Ruth
Oscar Wallberg
Sire Ellen Wallberg
Miss Sheridan
Mr. Wallberg
Rockford Drilling Machine Company
Ming Sheridan
J. J. Sheridan
A. J. Sheridan
Thomson
Surprise 30th Wedding Anniversary Party Held in Sabula
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sweitzer celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a surprise party Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark, in Sabula Iowa. The couple received gifts from children and relatives including a tilt back chair ottoman and dishes as they mark the anniversary and their new home following last winter's fire. Omer Clark and Louise Clark of Chicago joined the weekend visit and attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Iowa
Omer Clark
Louise Clark
Chicago
Poppy Poppy Sales Report and Rationing Notice
Poppy sales on Saturday totaled 23.29 with 290 pitpier sold and the apple exhausted. Receipts from the sale reached 20.25. Registration required for sugar rationing, with books brought to the committee for certificates. Committee at Thomson grade school June 2–3, 1942, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. E O Hemmer, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Laws
Thomson
Lewis
Gerade
Evelyn Ashpole
Evelyn Jousengs
Lucitle Larean
Ruth Strabb
Alice Wilkerson
Eanning
E. O. Hemmer
Program and Supper Plans for 4 5 Alumni Reunion
The Stage family reunion is set for Sunday June 7 at Mrs Lena Stage home. Many locals and relatives visitations and gatherings are noted including Tibbits families Coprn, Bolhous, Hockman, and others in Mt Carroll Savanna and Fulton. Several guests attend church and graduation events and many residents plan future moves and visits with relatives and friends.
Thomson High alumni reunion and dinner plans
Annual reunion of the Thomson High School Alumni Association will be held Saturday May 30. A buffet supper at 6 30 p m will be served by the Baptist Aid Society. After supper program includes Loyalty song Welcome to class of 1942 and officers election. Officers this year are Paul Wilt president Bruce Groharing vice president Mary Sheridan secretary Herbert St Ores treasurer. Pro gram details and committee rosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School Alumni Association
Baptist Aid Society
Dan Sack
Herbert St. Ores
Jending
Jean Rawlins
U. S
Paul Wilt
Bruce Groharing
Mary Sheridan
Irene Weatherwax
Marian Smith
Neema Smith
Thelma Schick
Harriet Wilt
Gladys Cooper
Gilbert Holland
Margaret Heusinkveld
Eloise Dykstra
Mildred Brach
Louise Sack
J. J. Sheridan
Clarence Bolhous
Leonard Stage
Chas. Beck
Red Cross Work Committee Appointments Named
Mrs Roy Houghton chairs the Red Cross committee and has appointed Meadanos J Y Stickell B K Lewis Adeline Groharing Glenn Dee Maree Ed Andring J J Sheridan Otto Switzer William Griswold Fred Nipe and Miss Irene Foltz to its work group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Houghton
Red Cross Hae
Meadanos J. Y. Stickell
B. K., Lewis
Adeline Groharing
Glenn Dee
Maree
Ed Andring
J. J. Sheridan
Otto Switzer
William Griswold
Fred Nipe
Irene Foltz
Club meetings and contests in local groups
Chat-a While club plans a May 2 meeting at Mrs. Lloyd Smith home with Mrs. Hobart Holland leading Hust for Fun. Argo 500 club met May 21 at Mrs. BR Lewis home. Vern Kaufman won first, Fred Nipe second, Roy Houghton third. next meeting June 4 with Mrs. Carl Johannsen. Thomson 500 club met Thursday at Mrs. J Stickell residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Hobart Holland
Argo
BR. Lewis
Vern Kaufman
Fred Nipe
Roy Houghton
Carl Johannsen
York Township USO Campaign Prepares House-to-House Drive
Preparations for a York township USO fund drive are nearly complete with committees named for Thomson village and several school districts. The effort, part of a nationwide campaign, aims to raise about 32 million dollars to fund recreation and clubs for service members near army camps and bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
USO
ND. French
Thie Township
Parkhill
York
Arvo Farmers’ Cooperative Supply Company
Rudolph Helm
Red Cross
Thomson
Guy Brown
Helen Rice
Mae Johnson
H. G. Stagg
Harry Root
John Ashpole
Charles Grohaving
Oscar Kraft
Ed Porter
Glenn Demaree
Argo
Nino Kenyon
Cecil Mitchell
Vinegar Hill
Bert Johnson
Sandridge
Grace Shelly
Ideal
Wm. Hans
Vernon Rawlins
Center
Ernest Smith
Harvey Seim
Harvey Marshall
Wesley Sack
Harry Gaar
Eugene Murray
Gladys Cate
United Service Organization
Argo area social notes recount visits and moves
Argo and Morrison residents shared Sunday visits with families in the Holesinger and Dinworth households. Adeline Holesinger remained to stay with her parents for the week. The Hospitals and Sack households hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Behr of Moline and Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Brand of Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Holesinger
Wilbur Port
Morrison
Ralph Holesinger
Adeline
Floyd Klitz
Savanna
Donald Dinworth
Householder
Jennie Cooper
Hicks
Argo
Geo, Holesinger
Charles Sack
Charles Behr
Moline
Erma Jean Brackemyer
Raimona Holesinger
A. A. Brand
Chadwick
Weekend Visits Span Counties and States Across the Area
Sunday afternoon visitors included John and Loraine Wiebenga of Fulton to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wiebenga, with other gatherings in Savanna and Chicago. Blanche Seim completed four years at Cornell College Mt. Vernon IA and graduated May 18, now home with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wiebenga
John Wiebenga
Fulton
Clarence Voss
Loraine
Savanna
Harold Voss
Garrett Bolhous
Chicago
Ida Frederick
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Minnesota
George Clay
Frederick Howe
Moline
Will Adams
Arlene
Byron
Iva Orcutt
Wayne Saffer
Harvey Seim
Sam Frederick
Denver
Colo
Idy Frederick
Clarence Appel
Walter Appel
Chadwick
Blanche Seim
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Richard McGinty
Baby
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles McGinty
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Raymond Hartman
Ray
San Franciseco
Calif
Fort Stockton
Cio
J. M. Binion
Rt. No. 1
Elmer
Pecos
Ilinois
Eleanor
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Thomson Briefs
Myron Duffy
Kent
John Carroll
Eldon Hickey
Marvin Wall
Camanche
Orrie Rutherford
Leslie Rutherford
Siren
Thomas Cheatum
Bert Hadley
Old Mexico
Carlsbad
N. M
Nettie Baker
Frank Badtke
Max Badtke
Miles
Robert Carroll
Robert Gelwicks
Milledgeville
John Nordhoff
James, Harlan
Keith Rogers
Ida Weber
Fred Miller
Leon Densmore
LaGrange
Ill
Christian Endeavor
Walter Hoak
Sterling
Budke
Harmon Bro
Postofice
Swan
Argo Methodist
Fair Haven
Ruth Sheridan
Carroll
Donald Smith
Charles MacMahon
MacMahon
Fred Whitney
Myra
Kyle Melendy
Fred Backer
Fred Hook
Edward Junge and Sons
Stage
Lena Stage
Robert Stage
Ely Cochran
Thomson 500
Thomson 500 Club
J. ¥. Stickell
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