Local farm shifts and events fill village notes
Clarence Krueder will move from Vernon Rawlins to the Fred Nipe farm in spring. Will Haas stays on the property and Herman Aude rents the Dan Nipe farm. A large Vinegar Hill Halloween social drew attendees. Republicans gathered at Thomson for a rally. Mrs. Hattie Kneale has been ill under Dr. Colehour. George Hicks visited Linville to see son Robert, a student there. George Yates joined Hicks to Jacksonville to visit another son at the state institution. Bridge crews work on the Sherm Oakley farm entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Krueder
Vernon Rawlins
Fred Nipe
Will Haas
Herman Aude
Dan Nipe
Vinegar Hill Hallowe
Thomson
Hattie Kneale
Colehour
George Hicks
Carlinville
Robert
George Yates
Mr. Hicks
Jacksonville
State Institution
Sherm Oakley Farm
Honor Memory of H. H. Strauch Armistice Day
Louis and Henry Strauch report that the University of Chicago will honor all World War II veterans who were graduates, with a ceremony to unveil a plaque listing grads who died in the war. Harry H. Strauch, Thompson High School 1909 alumnus, former Illinois School of Medicine chemist, died in aviation service in France at age 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Henry Strauch
University of Chicago
Harry H. Strauch
Thomson
Harry
University of Ilinois School of Medicine
Chicago
France
University of Iinois
Thomson High School
Bradley Tech
Bennett, Ill
Petersburg, Ill
Illinois
Aviation Service
Fine Halloween Program at Local High School Gym
A Hallowe en party and program at the high school gym drew many attendees who enjoyed an evening of entertainment. Performances included Kermit Kasch on accordion, Lena Carpenter whistling, a Kasch Mielke duet, Savanna acts, Faye St Ores and Janet Ervin, Lyle Hlamm on piano, and a comedy by Ervin and Mielke. Prizes for costumes went to several children, door prizes were awarded, and a turkey prize was won. profits from the Parent Teachers Association neared $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Wym
Kermit Kasch
Lena Carpenter
Kermit Lasch
Edward Mielke
Savanna
Rythm Band
York Center School
Faye St. Ores
Janet Ervin
Lyle Hlamm
Lee Ervin
Ed Mielke
Harriet Wheeler
Evelyn Wrede
Herbert St. Ores
Jean Demaree
Zerita Potter
Jena Strubb
Mary Ann Thiminisch
Fay Ashby
Ruth Demaree
Barbara Frazier
David Murray
Minnie Mouse
Ford Grimm
Penny Rice
Ross Boylan
Lee Sweeley
Lois Davis
Delbert Wittman
Straw Stack Fire at Sears Home Sparks Fears of Spread
Volunteer firemen responded to a blaze at the Louis Sears residence shortly after ten in the morning. A tossed cigarette stub ignited dry grass and a straw stack, with sparks carried by the wind toward a barn. No other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sears
Deets Family Visits Thomson Relatives in Georgia
Mr and Mrs Charles Deets and family of Milledgeville spent Sunday with Thomson relatives. Mr and Mrs Will Hawk Sr spent Monday afternoon with relatives in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deets
Milledgeville
Thomson
Will Hawk, Sr
Fulton
Who Wouldn’t Be Crazy Junior Play at YCHS Gym
The junior class presents Who Wouldn’t Be Crazy a clever farce at YCHS Gym on Thursday November 10 at 8 00 pm with Speedy Marshall in a tale of jail asylum escape jewel robbery and a dramatic airplane chase Cast includes Sidney Brenneman Frances Robinson and Lois Meredith with production staff and Waikiki Serenaders providing intermission music Tickets available from Betty Rose Swett and Lena Strubb The show promises love laughter and fast action in a lively school event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YCHS
Speedy Marshall
Webster
Dictionary Fame
Sidney Brenneman
Frances Robinson
Pluribus
Sanitarium
Wayne Ashby
Pendie
Miss Meredith
Mary Wagner
Miss Lavelle
Beverly Kraft
Mr. Higgins
John Dimmick
Marshall
Leslie St. Ores
Jack
Helen Lyons
Reggie Mortimer
Lois
Lester Grim
Leatrice
Marjorie
Janet
Eloise Stainbrook
Virginia Schroth
Evelyn Winslow
Lena Strubb
McCafferty
Paul Groharing
Edward
Evelyn
Ray Hook
Betty Rose Swett
Frances Potter
Alice Bower
Rolland Mitchell
Donald Ashpole
Jean Rawlins
Waikiki Serenaders
Ed Cawley
Warner Hartman
Paul Frederick
Elmer Haas
Leslie
Arlene St. Ores
Rites for Sister of Local Lady in Fulton
Mrs Henry Houzenga of Fulton died early Sunday at Mercy hospital Clinton after a six month illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Sikkema funeral home and 2 pm at Trinity Reformed church with Rev Henry Mollema and Rev A Blick officiating. Music featured Mrs Everett Renkes E J Housenga Ruth Temple organ. Pallbearers were John Bush Claus Ten Boer George P Balk Ralph Sikkema Peter Sikkema and Dave Temple. Burial Fulton cemetery. She was born June 17 1893 near Fulton daughter of Corneil and Anna Balk. Married Henry Houzenga April 2 1913 by Rev Yonkman. At death she was member of Trinity Reformed. Survived by husband six children Mrs Clarence Voss Anna Jeanette Clara Gerald and Marline Mae all of Fulton one granddaughter her father and 13 brothers and sisters: Ralph Peter John Martin Jacob Henry Mrs William Dykstra Mrs Lloyd Smith Mrs Jacob Huizenga and Miss Jeanette all of Fulton Mrs Dewey Dykstra of Thomson George Morrison Mrs Henry Kamphuis Wimbledon ND. Preceded in death by her mother and one sister Mrs Anna Balk Dykstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Houzenga
Fulton
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Sikkema Funeral Home
Trinity Reformed Church
Henry Mollema
A. Blick
Christian Reformed Church
Everett Renkes
E. J. Housenga
Ruth Temple
John Bush
Claus Ten Boer
George P. Balk
Ralph Sikkema
Peter Sikkema
Dave Temple
Fulton Cemetery
Rena Balk
Corneil
Anna Balk
Yonkman
Ralph
Peter
John
Martin
Jacob
Henry
William Dykstra
Lloyd Smith
Jacob Huizenga
Jeanette
Dewey Dykstra
Thomson
George
Morrison
Henry Kamphuis
Wimbledon
N. D
Anna Balk Dykstra
Nevada Construction Co Moves Headquarters to Atherton Building
The Nevada Construction Co of Nevada Missouri began moving equipment to town Wednesday after winning the contract to clear timber west of here along the Mississippi River. Their headquarters will be in the Atherton building vacated by Myron Tibbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Construction Co
Nevada
Mississippi River
Atherton
Myron Tibbits
Democratic Rally Held Tuesday Night
A Democratic party rally took place in the local high school gym Tuesday evening. Notable speakers included Robert Morris of Lanark, W. G. Kent for county judge, Raymond Hartman for county clerk, Al Herbig for sheriff, and Roy Hartman for county treasurer who could not attend. Walter Sherlock of Savanna introduced the candidates, while Rev. W. G. Aitken, formerly of York church, preached in Blanidisville and has since led the Baptist church in Geneseo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Robert Morris
Lanark
W. G. Kent
Raymond Hartman
al Herbig
Roy Hartman
Walter Sherlock
Savanna
Churches Invite Public Worship and Study on Living Issues
Twenty years on many still dream of peace with the prophet’s promise. The service at 10 30 a m includes public worship and meditation on Living Issues and Christian Decisions. The junior choir directed by Miss Prudence Graharing leads. Church school at 9 30 a m with choir rehearsal each Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Graharing
Relatives Of Local People Visit Here
Mr and Mrs Wesley Golding of Newark New Jersey arrive for a two week vacation visiting Morrison and Fulton relatives. They stay with Merle Turney and Ernest Smith families and with Fred Smith and L E Golding in Morrison. Edward Golding and family also visit Morrison kin and Willard joins them from Irving Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Golding
Newark
N. J
Morrison
Mr. Golding
L. E. Golding
Birthday Party for Darlene Ashby
Mrs Wayne Ashby hosted a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening from 7 to honor her daughter Darlene turning twelve. Classmates from 6th and 7th grades and teachers attended. Florence Kraft baked the cake while Florence Kraft is among the helpers. Guests enjoyed games and a lunch set on small tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Darlene
Nelle Burns
Evelyn Wrede
Ashby
Oscar Kraft
Florence Kraft
Clinton Billiard Title Playoff Set For Thursday Evening
Johnny Brown of Thomson and Mr Arney of Clinton will contest a title pocket billiard playoff at Clinton Billiard Parlor next Thursday at 8 30 p m Arney leads one game to none and Brown must win to tie for first place The prize is 12 50 and a cue engraved with the winner’s name Officials invite Thomson fans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Brown
Thomson
Mr. Arney
Clinton
Clinton Billiard Parlor
Glen Groharing and Leona Nelson Wed at Morrison
Miss Blanche Seim, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Seim of Thom son, has been chosen as a member of the soprano section of the Oratorio Society of Cornell college in Mt Vernon Iowa. The chorus of 150 voices is directed by Jacques Jolas of Juilliard fame. The Cornell Oratorio is noted for Messiah in December and Bach B Minor Mass in May with Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Miss Seim is a freshman at Cornell this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Seim
Harvey Seim
Thomson
Oratorio Society
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Jacques Jolas
Cornell
Woman's Club Meeting Plans and Local Wedding News
The Thomson Woman's Club will meet next Wednesday November 9 at Mrs Henry Strauch home with a program including roll call stitch types handmade bugs lace distinctions and a surprise musical number A Halloween themed meeting was held October 26 with ghostly decorations and a guest list of 22 Wife Savers A vocal solo by Miss Wrede and a report on the Mt Morris regional meeting were noted In Morrison Leona Nelson wed Glen Groharing in a simple ceremony at St Peters Lutheran church officiated by Rev Theo Dierks The reception followed at the bride's parents home with family present and a three tier cake featuring a miniature bride and groom Congratulations were extended to the couple from area friends and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Murray
J. Y. Stickell
Murray
Miss Wrede
Salome McGinty
Mt. Morris
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of
Morrison
Leona Nelson
Glen Groharing
Theo. Dierks
Arnold Hagen
Erie
Charles Groharing
Bessie
Lois
Thomson
Clyde Groharing
Dickie
Bert J. Nelson
Verna
Mildred
Gordon
David Lee
York Community High School
Groharing
Neva Baker
Lincolnway West
Big Youth Rally At Albany Methodist Church Basement
Methodist Harold R. Dude presides as Albany church hosts a 7:30 pm youth rally with a Thom son delegation expected. Sunday 11 am gospel team from Dubuque Ia performs at Thomson church followed by a covered dish luncheon. An 7:30 pm missionary program closes the day. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Albany Methodist Church
Thomson
Dubuque
Catholic Mass Next Sunday at 9 50 AM
A local parish announces Mass will be held next Sunday at 9 50 in the morning. Parishioners are invited to attend and join in prayers and hymns.
Baptist Service Schedule at Leitner Church
Baptist Jev R. H. Leitner, pastor. 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Invitation extended to attend either or both services. Sunday school social next Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach. Ladies' aid meets today at Mrs. C. W. Hogg's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Jev. R. H. Leitner
Emil Brach
Ladies’ Aid
C. W. Hogg
Argo Methodist Preaching Service and Sunday School Times
Argo Methodist Church schedules a preaching service at 9:80 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. District attendees advised to arrive early for seating and welcome remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Fair Haven Church Calendar and Services
Rev. Paul Farley leads Fair Haven with a prayer service at the parsonage Thursday at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday November 10 worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. E L C E meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Glen Metz leading. AForeign Day Service and missionary program in song and story at 7:30 p.m. with missionary offering collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Glen Metz
Foreign Day Service
Ideal Sunday church services listed with music
Morning service and communion followed Sunday school hour at Ideal church led by Rev. Sword pastor. Vernon Gordon led the young peoples meeting and Mr Corzine with Mr Stakemiller performed a vocal duet for the evening service. Arletta Hartman was accompanist. You are always welcome at Ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Meeting
Sword
Vernon Gordon
Young People
Corzine
Stakemiller
Arletta Hartman
Ideal
Lyle Shanafelt Passes State Barber Exam and Moves to Clinton
Lyle Shanafelt has passed the Iowa state barber exam and traveled to Clinton to begin a barber shop job there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Shanafelt
Iowa
Clinton
Thanks for kindness at Ollie Atherton’s passing
The Atherton family thanks all who aided during the time of our husband and father Ollie Atherton’s death. They especially acknowledge car and flower donors, the minister, and the casket attendants. Signed by Mrs. O. M. Atherton and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Hans and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Atherton
0. M. Atherton
Wm. J. Hans
Hartman couple welcome a son in Fulton home
Mr and Mrs Willard Hartman welcomed a son born Wednesday November 9 at their Fulton residence. The birth adds a new member to the Hartman family in this local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hartman
Fulton
Birthday Party Honors Mrs J Y Stickell At Home
Mrs J Y Stickell was guest of honor with 500 attendees at a birthday party held Monday at her home. Prizes awarded: first to Mrs Ed Phillips of Mt Carroll, second to Mrs Frank Poffenberger, third to Mrs Stickell, low to Miss Vivian Sack. Refreshments included frozen salad, wafers, angel food cake and coffee. Attendees listed include Mrs Frank Poffenberger and Frances, Charles Sack and Vivian, Mrs Vernon Luedeke, Mrs Hobart Holland, Miss Lucille Stickel, and Max Carbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Stickell
Ed Phillips
Mt. Carroll
Frank Poffenberger
Stickell
Vivian Sack
Frances
Charles Sack
Vivian
Argo
Vernon Luedeke
Freeport
Hobart Holland
Lucille Stickel
Max Carbaugh
Lanark
Community Group Notes and Upcoming Events
Ladies from the Methodist church aid society met with 18 members. A soup dinner is planned for Nov 9 at the church basement with pricing 10 to 15 cents and 5 cents for coffee. The next aid meeting is Nov 16 at Mrs Chas McGinty’s home. The Thomson 500 club gathers at Mrs B R Lewis’s home this afternoon. Eastern Stars elect officers at the Nov 10 meeting, to start at 7. Altar and Rosary Society met at Mrs J J Sheridan’s. entertainment by Cootie. Christmas party planned for Dec 7 at Mrs John Smit’s home. Argo 500 club met at Mrs Rudolph Holm. prizes awarded. next meet with Mrs B R Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church Aid Society
Herman Francke
K. Switzer
Aid
Chas. McGinty
Thomson 500 Club
B. R. Lewis
Altar and Rosary Society
J. J. Sheridan
Cootie
Tim McNamara
Thos. Hand
John Smit
Rudolph Holm
Argo
Fred Nipe
Carl Johannsen
Mummert
Miss Joens Weds Jay Vogel In Clinton Iowa Ceremony
Miss Isabelle Joens and Jay Vogel of Morrison wed Saturday evening at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage Clinton Iowa in a single ring ceremony. Dr J S Leamer officiated. The bride wore wine velvet with orchid chrysanthemum corsage. Attendants were Dorothy Joens and Henry Renkes. A wedding dinner followed for close relatives. The couple reside in Morrison in the Neva Baker apartment on Lincolnway West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage
Clinton
Isabelle Joens
Jay Vogel
Morrison
J. S. Leamer
Dorothy Joens
Racine
Wis
Henry Renkes
Vogel
George Joens
Fourteenth Avenue
South
Argo-Fa School
Unionville
Mr. Vogel
John Vogel
Neva Baker
Lincolnway West
Attend State Husking Meet near Modesto Illinois
Paul Witt, Forrest Eslinger, Fred Turney, Harold Witt and Louis Witt of Clinton attended the state corn husking contest held Monday near Modesto, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Witt
Forrest Eslinger
Fred Turney
Harold Witt
Louis Witt
Clinton
Modesto, Il
Republican rally outlines safer government plan
Congressman Leo E. Allen of Galena spoke at a Thomson YMCA gym rally with all Republican candidates present. He outlined policies for a safer, more sound government while Committeeman Rush W. Carroll introduced the slate. County candidates Orion M. Grove for county judge and Walter R. Watson were listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Leo E. Allen
Galena
Rush W. Carroll
Orion M. Grove
Walter R. Watson
Allen Addresses Thomson Voters On Economy and Tariffs
Congressman Allen argues government spending outpaces Coolidge era levels and calls for a high tariff to aid farmers. He cites large feedstuff imports and 14 million unemployed, urges pension for elderly, and promotes a constructive GOP program. He praises his district service and anticipates re election.
Postoffice To Close Nov 11 On Armistice Day
The local post office will be open 8 30 to 10 a m on Friday Nov 11 with no rural mail delivery. Patrons may call at the office during those hours. This marks the first Armistice day observed as a legal holiday.
Evangelist visits in Will Hawk Sr home
William James Carry of Footsville Wis visited recently in the home of Will Hawk Sr planning a series of meetings at the Christian church of Fulton in the near future. His permanent address is Footsville Wis but for the time will be Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Carry
Footsville
Wis
Will Hawk Sr
Carry
Christian Church of
Fulton
Hog cholera hits local farms setting heavy losses
Several farmers in this vicinity report hog cholera outbreaks with many hogs ill. Notable loss includes Ray Brenneman who has lost 74 head to the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brenneman
Postmasters Gather for County Meeting in Savanna
Postmistress Mary Sheridan and assistant Lorraine Weatherwax attended the county post masters meeting Tuesday evening at J. R. Slater's home in Savanna. A business session followed at 7. Calvin Strauch, who ran a Mendota variety store, has sold it and now works as a clerk in a Davenport, Iowa shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheridan
Lorraine Weatherwax
J. R. Slater
Savanna
Calvin Strauch
Mendota
Davenport
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. H. Strauch
H. S. Gym
SEARS
Laura Carpenter
Geo. Warfield
Clinton Hospital
W. G. Aitken
York A
Blandisville
Ill
Aitken
Baptist Church
Geneseo
York
Everett Eslinger
Mary Prins
Emma Eslinger
Roy Marshall
Darlene Ashby
Woman's Club
Strauch Home
Thomson Woman's Club
Methodist
Fair Haven
Mrs. Stickell
Lubs & Lodges
M. E. Aid
Thomson 500
Eastern Stars
Miss Joens
Argo FA
Lawrence E. Bruci
Ray Westfall
Lula Ross
Allen
Coolidge
Congressman Allen
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