Community Dinner Draws crowds and profit at Metho dist church
The church supper drew many from Clinton with good attendance and profit reported by sponsors. A weekly or biweekly dinner idea is proposed if cooks and chickens hold out. Weather turns chilly as wind shifts from Iowa and duck hunting may begin. Pheasant season opens Sunday. YCHS basketball practices ahead of season with new and returning players. Victory Bond and National War Fund drives ongoing. Farmers begin corn picking. crop outlook fair. Mrs Lena Atherton serves coffee at Volks. Mary Wagner heads to Arizona. Armistice Day holiday Monday November 12 observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clinton
Iowa
YCHS
Lena Atherton
Volk's
Mary Wagner
Arizona
Mary, Bank and Post Office
Earl Voss Injured In Horse Kick at Morrison
A horse kicked Earl Voss on Wednesday noon causing a broken leg. He is in Morrison hospital and is reported to be progressing fairly well.
Victory Bond drive falls short of York quota
The York area reports about 15 000 dollars still needed to meet its Victory bond quota. Total sales reach 25 675 dollars with 17 900 in Series G and 5 775 in Series E bonds. Citizens urged to buy bonds at banks or post offices to aid servicemen and hospital funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Globe Trotters to Face Schick Quintet in Fulton Coliseum
Harlem Globetrotters billed to play Schick General Hospital team at Fulton Coliseum on November 19 with fans promised a strong show. Guard Dave Priesley praised as one of the era's best. Information notes another bill with Satchel Paige Kansas City All Stars set for December 38, also at the Coliseum, under American Legion Fulton Post No 402 sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Globe Trotters
Fulton Coliseum
Schick General Hospital
Dave Preesley
The
Trotters
Satchel Paige
Kansas City All Stars
Sehick Boys
Fulton Post No
American Legion
Church Services and Events Notice at Sterling
A church conference on November 13 at First Baptist Sterling runs 9 30 am to 4 30 pm with noon lunch 75 cents. Morning worship at 10 am and evening activities listed. visitors welcome. Ladies aid meets November 15 with Mrs Ernest Smith. Catholic mass 8 am. York Community Worship hour 9 45 am Roy Berg pastor church school 10 45 am. E O Hemmer superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Sterling
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid
Ernest Smith
Arvo Methodist
N Day
Paul van Zee
York
Roy Berg
E. O. Hemmer
Beavers Reported Building Dam North of Fulton Mississippi
Beavers appear north of Fulton in the Mississippi river sloughs near Webb's camp. They set a dam in the channel from the river into the sloughs and continue felling trees, clipping bushes, and piling debris as they work toward creating a beaver dam. Federal protection applies to trapping or buying pelts, with penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Mississippi River
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Thomson
Webb
Dam 13
Army discharge and homecoming notices from Camp Grant and nearby bases
Veterans and service members listed with discharge dates and locations. Pfe, Lavell H Hartman discharged November 1 1945 at Camp Grant after a 50 day furlough with two years overseas and a collection of ribbons and awards. Cpl Henry Ashpole at the Philippines writes of returning by the 15th. T-5 Dan Sack returns to Camp Grant on Sunday November 4. Harold Ashpole discharged November 1 at Ft Sheridan visiting Michigan. Richard Robinson weekend with parents at Madison Separation Center. Lt j g Arlyne Adams of Great Lakes to spend birthday with parents. Wayne Drake honorable discharge from Camp Grant on Monday after serving with Paratroopers in the European theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ashpole
Ft. Sheridan
Michigan
Wayne Drake
Army
Camp Grant
Wayne
Army discharge honors two local service members
Richard A. Robinson, husband of Rose Schellenberg Robinson, received an honorable discharge at Truax Field Madison Wisconsin after serving since June 1942 and overseas 1943 1945. He earned a European Theater Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal and previously worked for Deere & Co. East Moline Illinois. T Sgt Howard W Spiering returns from Europe on a 90 day furlough to Savanna after six years in the army and re enlistment. He is the son in law of Bert Stainbrook. Mrs Guy Libberton visits her husband at Glenview Illinois where he leads the A and B Department of the Naval Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Lavell H. Hartman
Camp Grant
Richard A. Robinson
Rose Schellenberg Robinson
Will C. Robinson
Army
Truax Field
Madison
Wis
Robinson
408 Air Service
England
United States
Air Transport Command
Rosencrans Field
St. Joseph
Deere & Co
East Moline
Ill
Howard W. Spiering
Savanna
Europe
Sgt. Spiering
Bert Stainbrook
Guy Libberton
Glenview
Naval Air Corps
Observance of Armistice Day Holiday Noted for Monday
Armistice Day falls on Sunday this year so Monday November 12 will be observed as a legal holiday. Banks post offices and county offices will close. Chadwick Post Office hours cut to 8 30 to 10 a m and rural mail delivery is halted. No school and Thomson grocery stores close for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank of
Thomson
Chadwick
Thomson Grocery
Infant Twins Die At Peoria Tuesday
Twin sons of Mr and Mrs Raymond Rus of Garden Plain died Tuesday at the state premature baby clinic in Peoria after birth at Morrison hospital Monday at 4 pm. One infant died at 4 am Tuesday and the other at 2 30 pm. Funeral services were held at Raynolds funeral home Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Rev Harry L Brower officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Rus
Garden Plain
Morrison Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Peoria
State
Raynolds Funeral Home
Harry L. Brower
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Grove Hill Cemetery
Thomson Briefs and Sunday Visits Across Savanna Area
Thomson callers include Mrs Melvin Traum of Lanark and Jeanne Swett of Hanover visiting the Etta Bristol and Clara Swett homes Sunday afternoon. Local residents attended ice follies in Chicago and dined with friends in Miles and Savanna over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Traum
Lanark
Jeanne Swett
Hanover
Etta Bristol
Clara Swett
Charles Marth
Anna Wires
Wee Ak Smith
Chicago
Jerry Wiebenga
Miles
Harry Wilkinson
Harold Brown
Savanna
Gerald
Guy Brown
Laura Geisinger
Thomson
Junior and Senior Rings and Sales Spark School Spirit
Juniors and sophomores lead with Curtis Magazine sales totaling 120.80 while seniors and freshmen raise 220.30 as 126 subscriptions bring in 341.10. The event boosts school pride with ring orders due in March and Frost Sticks celebration after a senior-freshman win. Basketball practice continues with several returning players and new prospects joining the team. Life in Ancient Rome study begins in world history with top scorers named. The Latin club the Romanettes plans a Thanksgiving program as library bulletin boards feature club posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
YCHS
Rome
Sylvia Dykstra
Tom Joot
Sylvia
Rosalie Hand
Vera Durward
Dorothy Johnson
Thomson area social notes list local visitors and gatherings
Saturday evening visits in Savanna with Mr. and Mrs Otto Switzer. Sunday events include Carl Petersons guests Dick Anderson and family Chadwick and Dora Cartenson from Camache Ill. Navy seaman Robert Plumley stops by Fulton. Various calls and Sunday gatherings across Morrison Galesburg Clinton Lanark Stockton with an oyster supper at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Charles Golden
Savanna
Paul Jensen
Myron Tibbits
Carl Peterson
Dick Anderson
Chadwick
Harry and
Dora Cartenson
Camanche
Reka Haas
Clinton
Robert Plumley
U. S. Navy
Fulton
George Lanning
Carl Robinson
Kent
Lena
Albert Prins
Morrison
Earl Voss
Morrison Hospital
Peter Dyke
Bruce Groharing
Robert Groharing
Bertha Mayhall
Galesburg
Chas. Hogg
Kyle Melendy
Norman Stickel
Justice Prins
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn
Lanark
Benford Stadel
Stockton
Woman's Club Plans Annual Dinner This Thursday
The Woman's club annual dinner and social evening will be held Thursday at 6:30 PM in the high school. Husbands or friends will be guests of the members. The committee requests that table service be brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Local social notes and visits across towns
Mrs. Paul McGinnis and son visited her mother Mrs. Wm. Hamm on Friday afternoon. Sunday meals brought together Ed Sack and Ned of Dixon, Emma Curley of Chadwick, Carl St. Ores of Davenport, George and Howard St. Ores, and Donald King of Morrison at the Dan Stage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McGinnis
Wm. Hamm
Dan Sack
Ed Sack
Ned
Dixon
Emma Curley
Chadwick
Carl St. Ores
Davenport
George St. Ores
Howard King
Donald
Morrison
Ben Stage
Margaret Smith
Donna Mae Holding
Coe College
Iowa City
Catherine Olsen
Lena Stagg
Bradenton
Fla
S. E. Sweet
Fulton
Ben Koch
Rock Island
Mary Wagner
Bessie Groharing
Arizona
Roy Hockman
Carol
Mt. Carroll
Myrtle Bull
War fund campaign work continues in Thomson territory
Mrs. Ford Grimm entertained eight friends of Johnny Grimm Saturday evening in his honor. The gathering featured games and refreshments including ice cream birthday cake and root beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Territory
Ford Grimm
Johnny Grimm
Bazaar And Chicken Supper Big Success
The Methodist Church bazaar and chicken supper Wednesday evening drew a large crowd and netted $150. Attendees included visitors from out of town. The event was sponsored by the W S C S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
The
Village Board Raises License Fee to 700 Dollars
The Thomson village board approved a 200 dollar annual increase in Class A liquor license fees. The new fee of 700 dollars becomes effective January 1 1946, replacing the former 500 dollar yearly amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board
Thomson
Library Board Sets Grand Opening At Murray's
The Thomson library board met Monday night at Murray's for its annual meeting. They planned a grand opening after redecoration and agreed to open one night each week. Refreshments included ice cream and strawberries, coffee and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Library Board
Murray's
4-H Club Officers Elected At Local Meeting
A re organization meeting on November 5 elected 4 H club officers for the year. Fred Miller is president Dwayne Bielema vice president Le Roy Prins treasurer Roland Mee Dearman secretary and Frank McDearmon reporter. Eighteen members attended and regular meetings will be the second Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Dwayne Bielema
Leroy Prins
Roland Mee Dearman
Frank McDearmon
Local residents mentioned in social notes
Mr and Mrs Vaughn McGinnis and children DeLene and Vicky visited Paul McGinnis in Baudette Minnesota and were joined by Kyle McGinnis. Luella Baumgardt of Milledgeville stays with sister Mrs Hartman. George Lanning and Tom Hand spent Saturday in Chicago. Mrs Robert Miller hosted Hattie Brown Harriett Brown and Judy Brown for luncheon. Master Sgt and Mrs Leo Pating with sister Mrs George Lanrick visit Alamogordo New Mexico and relatives in Savanna. Weekend guests at Herbert St Ores include Roscoe Brooks and wife from Chambersburg Illinois and sister Miss Margaret Brooks of Farmington Illinois. Lewis Garage received a new Frigidaire ice box. George Lanning celebrated his birthday with friends. Lovell Hartman returned to work at Climax Co in Clinton in his pre service job. Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith plan Sunday visit with daughter Margaret and niece Donna Mae Holding in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke visited with his brother Max Badtke in Clinton and attended the funeral of cousin William Jeck in Kankakee Illinois and Mrs Henry Behrens in Miles, Indiana. Sunday guests at George Greeley home were Mr and Mrs Willis Greeley and daughter from Morrison. Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson of Cordova were Sunday callers at Fred Miller’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn McGinnis
DeLene
Vicky
Baudette
Minn
Paul McGinnis
Kyle McGinnis
Luella Baumgardt
Milledgeville
Henry Hartman
George Lanning
Tom Hand
Chicago
Robert Miller
Hattie Brown
Harriett Brown
Judy Brown
Sgt
Leo J. Pating
George Lanrick
Alamondor
N. M
Savanna
Herbert St. Ores
Roscoe Brooks
Chambersburg
Ill
Margaret Brooks
Farmington
Lewis Garage
Lovell Hartman
The
Climax Company
Clinton
Alfred Smith
Miss Margaret
Donna Mae Holding
Cedar Rapids
Richard Badtke
Max Badtke
Richard
William Jeck
Kankakee
Henry Behrens
Miles
George Greeley
Willis Greeley
Morrison
Elmer Nelson
Cordova
Fred Miller
Births Reported for Rutherford and Mitchell Families
Mr and Mrs Orrie Rutherford welcome a 13 lb son named Roland Roy born Sunday November 4 at home Flight Officer and Mrs Joe Mitchell announce a 7 lb son named Rolland Lee born November 1 in Abilene Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Rutherford
Roland Roy
Joe Mitchell
Rolland Lee
Abilene
Tex
National War Fund drive urges further contributions
The National War Fund drive continues as solicitors aim to finish in days. Donations noted include Thomson Village 291.30 Baptist church 25 Paul Pratt 15 Argo 104.50 Sandridge 800 Ideal 27.75, with a total of 600 handed in. Contributions will aid troops in Europe Pacific and Japan, merchant seamen, convalescents, civilians harmed by Nazis, and families separated by war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Baptist Church
Paul Pratt
Argo
Sandridge
Ideal
National War Fund
Community War Fund
Europe
Vtst
Pacific
Japan
U.S
Norway
France
Booster Class Party Honors Miss Wagner at Church
The Methodist Sunday school booster class plans a Friday evening party in the church basement for Miss Mary Wagner who is soon departing for Arizona. Friends are invited. Entertainment chairmen include Mrs. Eugene Murray and Mrs. Wayne Ashby. Refreshments coordinated by Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Mary Wagner
Arizona
Eugene Murray
Wayne Ashby
Ford Grimm
Paul Heusinkveld
O. L. Gablin
Donald Smith
Social Roundup Notes From Morrison Area
Miss Mary Wagner visits Morrison with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchell. Friday evening visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Clem Hoy to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McGinnis. Sunday guests at the Geo. St. Ores home include the Tobeys and Teeter with Mrs. Bennett. Weitere items cover Eben builds and Army discharge, Williamsfield family visits, and Chadwick dinner hosts.
Local farmer Hospitalized After Horse Kick
Earl Voss, a local farmer, was kicked by a horse and broke his leg. He is being treated at Morrison hospital. Mrs. Hazel Stagg had surgery in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday. Mrs. Pearl Gilson was absent from Schick hospital duties last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Voss
Morrison Hospital
Hazel Stagg
Rochester
Minn
Pearl Gilson
Schick Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tewsine
Argo News
Fred Turney
Edgar Turney
Gail
Great Lakes
Mae Turney
Gail Turney
Andrew Hook
Elmer Hook
Burton Simpson
John Simpson
Melvin Johnson
Goldie Dunbar
Lyndon
Scott Roberts
Helen Tempe
Willard Welch
Vern Kaufman
Charles Turney
Glen Turney
Italy
Ben Isbel
Mamie Tripp
Anna Fink
Freeport
Lou Moyer
Ben Rosenberg
Chas. Sack
Arthur Manning
Chas
Sack
John Cooper
Cecil Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell
John Gaar
Donna
Helen Gaar
Betty Bogart
Moline
Alfred Williams
Roger
Harold
Arnold Krempel
Waukesha
Kenneth Krempel
Wilbur Stiles
Karen
John Johnson
Leonard Porter
J. E. Roberts
Donald Dittsworth
Frank Raush
St. Francis Hospital
Robert Carroll
Ellsworth Nice
Globe Trotters
Schick Cagers
Armed Forces
Mississippi
Cpl
Henry Ashpole
Philippines
John Ashpole
T-5
Richard Robinson
Madison Separation Center
J. G. Arlyne Adams
the Great Lakes
Mrs
Bill Adams
Thomson Briefs
Mr. Elliott
Dean Robinson
Thomas Root
Vernon Mattie
Donald Ashby
Bob Hook
Ronald MacDearmon
John Stearns
John Elliott
Kenneth Gablin
David Young
Harold Rice
Bob Heusinkvedt
Frank MacDearmon
Bill Blair
Alfred Dykstra
Thomson News
Woman’s Club
Sandridge School
Rainbow Minstrels
Library Board
Murrays
Bert Mitchell
Clem Hoy
Jim Sutter
LeClaire
Vern Tobey
H. R. Tobey
Grace Teeter
Earl Bennett
Geo. St. Ores
Leonard Stage
Willis Stage
Donald McBride
Lawton
Okla
Nellie Dimmick
Herman Neubhur
Williamsfield
Delia Melendy
O. W. Hackett
Cleveland
Fred Coden
Blanche Beck
Everett Eslinger
Carla
Carolyn
Roy Marshall
Emma Eslinger
Calvin Eslinger
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