Y C H S Cagers Prep For Busy Season At Home
York High School plans a strong start with two weeks of practice ahead of a conference opener against Shannon on November 18. The squad, aided by new sweat jackets and a pep band, aims to boost morale and performance as students rally for season tickets and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Atk
Lee
Lois Middleton
Lois
Dusty Ashpole
Elmer Lee
Arletta
Milliner
Miss Thomas
Local social notes and guild fundraiser announced
Dinner hosts Thomson Briess and Harold Witt welcomed guests Sunday. Morrison resident Mrs. Everett Eslinger visited her parents in Shannon on Tuesday. N D French left for a vacation at Excelsior Springs Missouri with Hazel Smith staying in their home. The Shannon Methodist Ladies Guild sponsors a limrick contest with a $2 cash prize for the best last line. Mrs H V Robison, formerly of Thomson, is a guild member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
Willis
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Will Griswold
N. D. French
Excelsior Springs
Hazel Smith
Ladies’ Guild
The
Methodist Church of
Lim-Rik
H. V. Robison
Thomson
Guild
Frances Ashpole 84 dies in Clinton after illness
Frances Ashpole aged 84 passes away at 12:30 AM in Clinton at her daughter Mrs. Earl Ramsey’s home where she had stayed the last month. She leaves 13 children, ten living, with eight at her bedside. Funeral is set for Saturday at 2:30 PM in Snell funeral home Clinton, interment Clinton Memorial cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ashpole
Earl Ramsey
Clinton
Ashpole
Lily Martin
Morrison
May Ramsey
Grace Ashpole
James
Frank
Janie Baker
Fred
Roland
Russell
Bessie Ramsey
Thomas
Camanche
Martha Beets
DeWitt
Ralph
Chicago
John
Thomson
Snell
Clinton Memorial Cemetery
Barnhart Rites Held Tuesday for Carroll County Resident
Mrs. Margaret Barnhart lifelong Carroll county resident died Sunday at her daughter's home near Chadwick after a stroke and hip fracture. Funeral was Tuesday at the Brethren church Milledgeville with Dr. W S Bell officiating. Burial in South Elkhorn cemetery. She was born May 15 1856 near Wilsons Mill and married Hiron Barnhart in 1874. Survived by daughter Mrs Queckboerner three sons Fred Erm Chadwick Charles Sterling ten grandchildren and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Barnhart
Carroll County
Albert’ Queekboerner
Chadwick
Barnhart
Brethren Church
Milledgeville
W S. Bell
Buria
South
Queckboerner
Fred and
Erm
Charles
Sterling
Henry Wolker
Ella Sehryver
Nora Dieterle
Illness Updates From Local Residents
Mrs. Laura Carpenter remains about the same at her daughter's Savanna home. Mrs. George Mort has suffered with abscesses on her eyes for several weeks. Rev. G. E. Shearer of Quakertown N J has been ill and confined to bed. he is the father of Mrs. Della Manes. Charles Salton is quite ill at home. Arthur Church of Union Grove was taken to Jane Lamb hospital Clinton for observation. William Saffer of Unionville is improving after a serious illness at Jane Lamb hospital. Robert Groharing has been ill and under a physician's care this week. Charles Jenkins is improving from high blood pressure and heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Carpenter
George Warfield
Savanna
G. E. Shearer
Quakertown, N. J
Della Manes
Arthur Church
Union Grove
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
William Saffer
Unionville
Charles Jenkins
Armistice Day Holiday Post Office Hours Set
On Armistice Day a legal holiday the local post office will open 8 30 to 10 00 a m tomorrow No rural delivery will be made and patrons may call at the post office to mail letters The Thomson State Bank will observe the holiday and remain closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Methodist and Catholic Services and Church Activities
Church notices invite worshippers to 8 a m and 9 30 a m services next Sunday led by Rev R H Leitner Morning worship Sunday school and attendance contest are noted The Livewire class meets Tuesday at Harriett Smith home and the ladies hold an all day meeting Thursday at C W Hogg’s A Sunday school social with readings songs stories and an accordion solo entertained nearly 40 attendees with popcorn and candy provided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Harriett Smith
C. W. Hogg
Emil Brach
Thelma Schick
Harold Witt
Sidney Brenneman
Deloris Ann Hill
Witt
Methodist Harold R Dude Service Times
Methodist church announces Harold R Dude as minister with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Family and friends are welcome and invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Armistice Fellowship Service At Fulton Illinois Church
David F. Warner announces a church day in Fulton Illinois with two main services at 2:30 and 7:30 pm featuring special speakers and singing. The day includes a fellowship basket supper, coffee, choir meetings, and youth activities led by Mrs. Glenn Demaree and Miss Prudence Graharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Warner
Glenn Demaree
Prudence Graharing
Fulton
Illinois
A. J. Wells
Local Families Hosting Dinners and Visits This Weekend
Thomson reports Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter hosted Mr and Mrs John Carpenter for dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Martin M Bielema Jr and family of Raymond Illinois plan to visit his parents in Fulton this weekend. They also plan calls on Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolhous. Bielema formerly taught at the local high school and now serves as superintendent of Raymond High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
John Carpenter
Martin M. Bielema
Raymond
Ill
Martin Bielema
Fulton
Clarence Bolhous
Newlyweds Honored At Party Friday
Mr and Mrs Glen Groharing of Morrison married Oct 29 were honored at a party last Friday at the Paul Beveroth home near Morrison. Thirty five relatives attended. Mr and Mrs Henry Beveroth helped plan the event and were surprised the party also honored their 17th wedding anniversary on Nov 5. The evening featured card games and socializing with prizes given to the newlyweds, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Groharing
Morrison
Paul Beveroth
Henry Beveroth
Y C H S 1938 39 Basketball Schedule
Schedule lists Y C H S basketball games for 1938 39 with dates and locations. Entries include Nov 18 Shannon here and Feb 17 Mt Carroll there. Many dates show here or there with several towns such as Milledgeville Chadwick Cordova Lanark Lyndon Mt Carroll Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Milledgeville
Lanark
Chadwick
Lyndon
Cordova
Mt. Carroll
Robert Stage Returns to Work at International Harvester Co
Robert Stage was called back to work at the International Harvester Co in Rock Island last Wednesday after months of layoff. He and his wife reside with his brother Charles Stage and family while seeking a new home. Bob sold his Morrison filling station interest to Cecil George. Mrs Noah Sweitzer and her son visited Mildred, patient at Ottawa sanatorium, on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stage
International Harvester Co
Rock Island
Charles Stage
Bob
Morrison
Cecil George
Man From East Moline Picked Up At Switzer Farm
A demented deaf mute from East Moline State Hospital was found seeking shelter in a barn near Mt Carroll. Sheriff Aher Shepherd took the man to East Moline after confirming he belonged to farm number one at the hospital and had wandered off Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Aher Shepherd
Mt. Carroll
Otto Switzer
Here
Services Held at M E Church Basement
Services will be held in the basement of the M. E. church next Sunday morning due to painting of the church auditorium floor. Henry Straven and Charlie Beck are conducting the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Henry Straven
Charlee Beck
Chas Jenkins to Retire as Burlington Agent at Thomson
Ill health prompts Charles Jenkins to retire after 27 years as Burlington agent in Thomson. He began duties November 4 1911 and has rarely missed a day, leaving a long record of faithful service and a family linked to Thomson through years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Jenkins
Burlington
Thomson
Charles Jenkins
Jenkins
The
Thomseon
Main Street
Nellis
Ralph Olds
Lyons
William
Aurora
Ill
Chloe
A. P. Kenyon
George St
Westerly
Rhode Island
Local Youths Reside With Friends and Relatives
Bob Rawlins stayed Thursday night and Friday with his schoolmate Wayne Ashby Jr. Mrs. John Ashpole spent several days last week in the home of her sister, Mrs. Carl Jurgenson, at Delmar Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rawlins
Wayne Ashby, Jr
John Ashpole
Severa
Carl Jurgenson
Delmar
Iowa
Trustees Meet On Monday In Village Board Session
The village board held its regular meeting with the president and all trustees present. Minutes from Oct. 8 were read and approved. Bills were read and referred to the finance committee for adjustment with several payments itemized to workers, utilities, and officers. A $20.82 bill from N W Utilities Co. was refused for unreasonable labor charges. Treasurer’s report showed balances and October receipts. A street light request from Mrs. Geis inger was tabled for investigation. Board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Greeley
Wayne Graharing
N. W
Ill
D. E. Edwards
Thomson Review
Albert Kraft
Cecil Imel
Edgar Turney
Wray Gleason
Ed Andring
W. M. Stru
Same
J. J. Sheridan
A. W. Groharing
Paul Lewis
K. B. Carpenter
Myron Tibbits
A. W. Pape
Hobart Holland
A. E. Sheridan
N. W. N. Utilities Co
Webster Bros
Ashpole
Laura Geisinger
Kate Cole Whitney
Library Notes and Book Review Highlights Camp Tale
Library statistics show 2968 books 231 borrowers with eight open days. Book review by Grace Strauch praises Lynn Garrow in a Prague Czech Castle camp adventure spanning international youth leadership and postwar recovery themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrimore Enchanted Barn
Hill
Castle Camp
Field Hess
Alice
Carroll
Snip
Snap
Snur
Lindman
Grace Strauch
Fjeril Hess
Lynn Garrow
Prague
Lynn
Czechoslovakia
Republic
Order of the White Lion
Large Republican Vote Cast in York Precinct at Election
York township showed strong Republican support with 481 votes cast. Of these 287 were straight Republican and 105 straight Democratic. 270 favored the state banking amendment and 105 opposed. Several races favored Republican candidates including U S senator Lyons 116, Lucas 145. treasurer McCauley 312. school chief Garvin 311. appellate clerk Lambur 319. and county officials like Bingham 490 and Stransky 549. A number of names and totals appear for Illinois representatives and other county posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
York Township
Seil
U. S
Richard J. Lyons
Scott W. Lucas
William R. McCauley
Louie E. Lewis
Tte
Wiley B. Garvin
John A. Wieland
Supreme Court
George E. Lambur, Jr
Adam F. Bloc
Charles D. Franz
Orion M. Grove
W. G. Kent
W. R. Watson
Raymond M. Hartman
Ray Westfall
Albert M. Herbig
Dula M
Local Club Events Bring Winners And Meetings
The Thomson 500 club met at Mrs. BL RL Lewis home with Mrs Harry Dieh winning first prize and Mrs. Cecil Frosch second while Mrs K B Carpenter took third. Royal Neighbors and Easter Stars announce next meetings and officers. T N T society at York Community church will meet next Wednesday at Edith Gaar’s home with Frances Hemme and Wilma Cole assisting. Look Out committee plans a Thanksgiving program as women’s groups host a Thanksgiving social on Nov 16 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Lewis
Thomson 500 Club
Harry Dieh
Cecil Frosch
K. B. Carpenter
John Carpenter
T. N. T. Society
Mary J
Charles McGinty
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Economic Club Plans Family Party And Play
The Home Economics club will host a family party at 6 30 Friday evening Nov 18 with each family supplying table service. Committees include Menu chaired by Grace Moyer Marian Smith Margery Peters Bessie Kenyon and Vivian Sack. Table chaired by Lou Moyer Ruby Green Mayme Mummert Willie Holm. Coffee chaired by Lulu Melendy and Hortense Nipe. Serving and kitchen led by Alyce Carpenter Ethel Demaree Margaret Murray and M P Roske. The menu features creamed chicken mashed potatoes creamed carrots and peas perfection salad cucumber pickles buns nut ginger bread with whipped cream and coffee. An entertainment one act play by club members directed by Evelyn Welch will conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Moyer
Marian Smith
Margery Peters
Bessie Kenyon
Vivian Sack
Lou Moyer
Ruby Green
Mayme Mummert
Willie Holm
Lulu Melendy
Hortense Nipe
Alyce Carpenter
Ethel Demaree
Margaret Murray
M. P. Roske
Surprise Party for Mrs Jennie Cooper Marks 79th Birthday
Mrs Jennie Cooper was guest of honor at a Tuesday evening surprise party at her home to celebrate her 79th birthday. Guests included Edna Cooper Grace Moyer Carl Daehler Elizabeth Parsons Neva Rawlins Rachel Blair Joe Pessman Edna Carroll Bessie Kenyon Edith Robison Lulu Melendy Mae Sack Kathryn Cooper Ardith Hill Vivian Sack Nellie Parsons Ruth Cooper Gladys Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Cooper
Pape and Lewis Families Visit and Attend Knox College
Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape visited in Stockton last evening with daughter Mrs Hubert Williams and family. Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis went to Galesburg to attend Parents Day banquet and football game at Knox College with daughter Louise. They were accompanied home by Miss Marion Stuckey and Louise. Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Nicholas Traum near Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pape
Stockton
Hubert Williams
Paul Lewis
Galesburg
Knox College
Louise
Marion Stuckey
Henry Hartman
Nicholas Traum
Chadwick
Juniors Present 3 Act Play Tonight
The junior class stages a three act comedy farce titled Who Wouldnt Be Crazy at 8 p.m. The cast includes Evelyn, McCafferty, Inmate No 1, and three girls Marjorie Janet Beatrice along with Reggie Mortimer. Superior music and production staff accompany the performance with ticket prices of 10, 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
L. Strubb
McCafferty
P. Groharing
Mrs Della Cobb Celebrates 81st Birthday at Sterling Gathering
Mrs Della Cobb mother of Mrs Charles Groharing marked her 81st birthday with a Sunday gathering at Mrs Guy McCullough’s home in Sterling. A buffet picnic noon meal followed. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Cobb, Mr and Mrs Dana Cobb, Mr and Mrs Harvey Cobb and family, Mr and Mrs Paul Nice and family, Mr and Mrs Jake Workman of Morrison, Mr and Mrs Leo Snavely of Sterling, Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoffman Chadwick, Sam Cobb of Rock Falls, and Mr and Mrs Charles Graham and family of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Cobb
Charles Groharing
Guy McCullough
Sterling
Cobb
McCullough
Henry Cobb
Dana Cobb
Harvey Cobb
Paul Nice
Jake Workman
Morrison
Leo Snavely
Arthur Hoffman
Chadwick
Sam Cobb
Rock Falls
Charles Graham
Thomson
Birth Announcement for Wayne Conrady Morrison Daughter
Mr and Mrs Wayne Conrady Morrison welcome a daughter born Tuesday November at Sterling hospital. Mrs Conrady formerly Lois Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Conrady
Morrison
Steling Hospital
Conrady
Famerly
Lois Farwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beth Hower
Mr. Ford
Chuck Hartman
Mitch
Mitch.” More and Longer Weekends,—— Z. Potter
Twerpy
Schroth
D. Lewis
E. Stagg
Paul Groharing
J. Rawlins
B. J. Stainbrook
Paul
Allene Daughterty
Allene
Bim) Middleton
Thomson Briess
Hattie Greeley
Wayne Ashby
Charles Salton
Robert Groharing
Aree
Methodist Sunda
Methodist
Thomson Briefs
Noah Sweitzer
Curtis St. Ores
Mildred
Ottawa
Switzer Farm
Thomson Depot
Cara
Library Notes
Horse and Buggy Doctor
Hertzler
Lisa Vale
Prouty
Range Dwellers
Bower
Gard
Y.C.H.S
Y. C. WH
Association
Llull & Lodges
R. Nla
Royal Neighbors
Vada Carroll
Laura Stiles
Vada Wilt
Hallie Groharing
Jane Mitchell
T. N.Y
Home Economics Club
Evelyn Welch
Mrs. Della Cobb
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