Local social notes from Thomson area residents
Thomson locals report illness and visits as Mrs. Ghas and Grohuring endure bed rest while Bernie Densmore recovers at the K.8. Carpenter home. Chicago’s Mrs. Hetty Khog visits her father Ed Maloy, and Alwilda Smith attends an event at Mr. and Mrs. Zillhart’s Mt. Carroll home. Multiple families host guests across Mt. Carroll, Freeport, Garden Plain, Stockton, Fulton, Savanna, Clinton, and Cordova with extended visits to Galesburg, Morrison, and Argo Fa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hetty Khog
Chicago
Ed Maloy
Alwilda Smith Steat
Mrs. Zillhart
Mt. Carroll
Ed Neuschwanger
Gyrtha Dunshee
Stockholders Meeting Yields Near Total Fulton Bank Deposits
The Fulton State Bank stockholders met Wednesday night and secured about 99 percent of deposits on waivers, leaving roughly $18,000 outstanding. The bank is expected to seek state permission and likely reopen within a month. Local business leaders receive praise for their efforts to keep a town without a bank from facing disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton State Bank
Fulton
Fulnon
Mrs F E Smith Dies Enroute From Riverview Club
News from Sandridge reports the death of Mrs. F. E. Smith who had stayed weeks at the Riverview club house. She had recently married an Obio man and left Chicago for his home. Details of where and how she died are unclear. Mrs. Smith, known also as Nored, was beloved locally and made many friends during her stay. A husband’s name and final destination could not be confirmed. The commentary notes Old Man Winter’s approach bringing a chill to the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Smith
Riverview Club
Chicago
By. Smith
Eastern
Qomahe
Union Pacific Railroad
Trans-continental
Supreme Courts
Manilla
Iowa
TL. M. Shaw
U. S
Charles G. Heifner
Seattle
State Senate
Grange Order
Law
Village twins 94 spark local chatter on age cause
The twins, aged 94, captivate the village as visitors constantly inquire about their longevity. A local biguig asks what each attributes to age: one credits early use, the other blames not.
T A Plans For November Entertainment
The York Parent-Teacher association schedules its November meeting at Fork Community High School on Friday November 4 moving from Thursday. Parkhill and Bristol country schools pupils will perform including recitations dialogues songs and readings with a musical program and an address by Eldon Burke of Francis Shimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Parent-Teacher Association
the Fork Community High School
Parkhill
Bristol Country
York Township
Carroll County
Bristol
Betty Swett
Sylvia Griswold
Robert Balk Voyal
Kathryn Horning
William Costello
Rio
Hazel Swett
Eldon Burke
Istory Dent
Francis Shimer
Lara Geisz
Grace Seim
Iowa Legends and Railways Echo a Bygone Era
The letter reminisces about 1880s Iowa rail routes and disputes over bridge access, recounting Supreme Court actions, private bridge control, and added freight charges. It recalls Manilla’s booming commerce, key locals like TL Shaw and Charles G Heifner, and contrasts past prosperity with present farmer struggles and grange politics.
Fire devastates New Jersey home and notes of residents
Mrs Iva Orcutt reports a house fire described by Della Shearer Manen ga that left possessions burned and survivors shaken. The letter recounts a gasoline stove leak, an explosive blast, and injuries including a severed roof and a nervous condition. Nearby residents Glen Goble and friends visited before Thanksgiving. Local basketball plans mention a first game Friday at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Orcutt
Della Shearer Manenga
Iva
Dad
Kate
Will Ailman
Glen Goble
Chicago
Della Williams
Mule Lun
Puy
Legals and School Notes From a Towntop Page 1982
A mixed page outlines court notices in Carroll County Illinois with Ruth Horne versus Walter J. Horne in Chancery and a November 1982 summons. It also records class activities for fourth through eighth grades, including posters, book reviews, and a weekly arts program.
Lowest Winter Tourist Fares To Pacific Coast
The Burlington Railroad offers daily through December 22 special round trip tickets to Los Angeles San Francisco Portland and Seattle for 25 percent more than the one way fare. Final return limit January 25 1938. Tickets valid in sleeping cars with Pullman fees. Contact C H Jenkins ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Pullman F.ee
Ec C. H. Jenkins
Court proceedings in 1982 divorce case Cooper v Cooper
In the Circuit Court of the State of Kings County Car the November 1982 term case Esther M Cooper versus Harrison W Cooper in chancery. Affidavit of nonresidence of startison W Cooper the above defendant herein named.
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Mlinoi
Guurl
San Gouri
Valenlix Boumer
Mt Carroll
Uinois
W. G. Kent
Tieitor
State of Kings
Carroll
Esther M. Cooper
Harrison iV
Cooper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson Locals
Bernie Densmore
Carpenter
Jennie Lowry
Galesburg
Clint Wilt
Sadie Dunshee
Mt. Caroll
Lloyd Smith
Ed McGinty
Mrs. Gilbert
Freeport
Esther Geerts
Pete Smith
Gardenplain
Abe Prins
Arch Gaar
Stockton
Mary Gaar
Will Reynolds
Cordova, Ill
Argo Fa
Clyde Groharing
Morrison
Charles Groharing
Frank Plumizy, Jr
Bobby of
Jennie Collinson
John Hoffman
R. A. Carr
Savanna
Guy Stumphy
Clinton
Ella Stumphy
Ed Porter
Columbus, Juntion
Washington
Craffordsville
Frank Smith
Blaine Smith
Charles Smith
Jake Gehr
Charles Geisinger
Luther
Sabula
Ed Smith
Son Edgar
Edson Holland
Lewis Motor Co
Be Vid
OS Angeles
Arn
Louw Groharing
Prophetstown
Eva Groharing
Arthur Pape
Earl Shoemaker
Loomes Hanson
Des Moines
Clarence Hanson
Bluffy
New Jersey
Thumix Stage
Mea
Heusinkveld
Paul ‘tLeusinkveld
Walton
Juwa City
Paul Househvild
Sow
Visihug
Windaw
Arthur Tleusinkvel
Shome
Legals
Billy Jones
Mandy
Lfth
Ath Geval
Valentin Boerner
Ilinois
James FB. Kelly
Wilsoat
Pacific Coast
Boy Fleece Union
Wn Otter Erve Martindale
Mgr
Potter Bros
Erve Martindale, Mgr
Thomson
Illinois
Firestone
Glen Schultz
Pikes Peak
Firestone Sentinel
Irestone
Your Olt
Forestone
Sacia Firestone
State Bank
Central
Northwestern Illinois Utilities Company
Savanna, Hi
N. Genevieve Chipman
Deaconess Hospital
Thomson, Illinois
Maytaz Bases & Service
Helico
R. G. Fuller
N. B. Podorney Chiropractor
W.L. Derrer
Mt. Carroll Ihinots
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Hanover
Fulton Artive
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Clinton Ly
Fulton Ly
Thomson Lr
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