Letter From Hawaii Describes Navy Family Life At Sea
A fragmentary letter from M. Gleason in Hawaii recounts life in the U S Navy amid moves toward Midway Pearl Islands Johnston Islands and a forthcoming advance. It lists groceries and supplies such as peachy salmon milk butter bacon eggs candy bars fruit juice and 18 gallons of water with plans to cook on an electric hot plate and small gas stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonet
Fthaem
Hee
U.S. Navy
M. Gleaiadhwun
Hawai
Osta
T. Nenealy
Midway
Pearl Islands
Jotuison Islands
Local social notes highlight Sunday visits and guests
Wadulkuma Brands of Fulton and Toney visited Sunday as supper guests in the Wilt home. Mrs. Albert Prins and family hosted Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reiv Brands in Morrison. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Morrison, Milledgeville, Savanna, and Clinton shared meals and calls, with several trips to see relatives in Chicago and Albany. The list includes Neltie Baker, Evelyar Ohm, Jeanie Cooper, Lois Bl, Wanda Hower, Virginia French, and others, reflecting a wide web of community ties and hospitality.
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Wadulkuma
Fulton and
Toney
Wilt
Albert Prins
Reiv Brands
Morrison
Services for Mrs Chapman at Hanover Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Ravilla Chapman were held Saturday afternoon in Hanover after an attack that claimed her life. The Weirich-Heitman family and friends attended at the Heitman home and United Presbyterian church with Rev. K I Leitner officiating. Attendants included Paul Wilt Ray Bronner man and Miss Harriet Swaith with two songs. Burial followed in Lee Church cemetery beside her husband. Distances visitors from La Crosse St Paul Berwyn Roe Jord joined local mourners in paying respects.
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Ravilla Chapman
H Heilman
Heitman
Ceek
United Presbyterian Church
Hanover
K. I. Leitner
Baptist Church
Mt. Carroll
Paul Wilt
Ray Bronnerman
Harriet Swaith
Charles Story
la Crosse
Wis
Horace Heitman
St. Paul
New High School News Notes Highlight Typing Tests and Activities
The note lists top typing speeds from official 15 minute and 10 minute tests with students Geneve Kness Nellie Dimmick Shirley Boylan Dorothy Tlovg Signor Stay Jean Rawlins Henrietta Bik koma Blanche Scim Lois Middleton and others. It also covers junior and senior class projects including mimeographed programs chosen by a student committee Eva Mae Schroth designed the junior play program, and senior class program selections disclosed by number. Other items note shorthand writing, biology curriculums, book reports, moving pictures on circulatory control and gold, and a quirky line about a freshman boy lingering with a freshman girl with brown hair.
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Ufalesse
Theyaw
Geneve Kness
Nellie Dimmick
Shirley Boylan
Dorothy Tlovg
Typing I
Worona- Rowe
Jean Rawlins
Henrietta Bike
Mar
Schroth’s
Berats Jl
Elynor
Blanche Svim
Virginia Trench
Lois
Middleton
Jean
Business Magnes
Usua T
Matthew Arnold
Gir
Will Griswold
Resident News Briefs From Freeport and Carroll
Reports from Freeport and Carroll note hospital stays and family events. Mrs Louis Decker reels from illness while Louis Daehler undergoes treatment. Dr Suritiag Colas treats appendicitis at Freeport hospital. Carol Joyce Turney is welcomed after birth Saturday at Carroll home. William Wheeler at St Luke's Davenport hospital relapses delaying his return home. progress expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Daehler Yebarnert
Freeport
William Wheeler
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Churches Baptists Aid Week Meal Service
A fragment notes a Baptist church event with plans for a meal service next Thursday. Names mentioned include Mr. Frank Smith and Mrs. Donald Smith, with possible local church involvement and a community gathering.
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Baptist Aeheegab Wahi
Frank Smith
Donald Smith
Evening services fill Albany church program
The Sunday worship at the Albany church featured 20 minutes of addresses by two choirs, a sermon by Dr R J Senwins, and special music including vocal duets, a trio, and instrumental pieces. Rev Sicord led the services with Sunday school at 10 am and Young People's meeting at 7 pm. all are welcome.
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Tlarotit I. Dude
Sthonl
AG Verues
Albany Chiveh
R. J. Senwins
Sicord
Lilian Harte
Corzine
Barfan
Carel Spangler
Hn Reiff
Lillian
Arlethin Horlman
Blanche Lein
Pusie
Louw
Grandma Gleason
W Enomasy
Irfan
Death notice for Housenga child in York community
The death of a baby boy, age about six months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Housenga, occurred this morning near York. The infant, born May 1, 105, passed away around five o'clock after being taken in by a physician. Surviving relatives include his parents, paternal and maternal grandparents, and other extended family. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Renaki George
Jake Housenga
Morgan
Library report shows irregular catalog and borrowing totals
A fragmented library report lists adults and juveniles in fiction and non fiction sections along with entries for magazines and new borrowers. It notes money received and funds turned to the treasurer, and records days open with librarian Strauch noted.
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Tirage Strauch
Unemployment Census Cards To Be Mailed On November Sixteen
Postmaster Mary Shernin directs the mailing of unemployment census cards to eligible residents. Recipients must complete and return the forms by November 20. Rural carriers Fran Carroll and Miss Sheridan will deliver to rural and village areas respectively.
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Mary Shernin
Snel
Carriee
Fran Carroll Wall
Koni
Miss Sheridan
California Visit by Gilbert Holland and Family
Gilbert Holland from California visits San Pedro with his parents Mr and Mrs Aolson Holland. He will stay a week with relatives and friends, arriving Monday for the Navy assignment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Holland
WS. Navy
San Pedro
Calif
Aolson Holland
Bristol School Hallmarks in Anniversary Program
Mrs. John Carvall presented a lumber on the Bristol school program yesterday. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Ed McGinty who recalls starting at this school 60 years ago. Marbell also began here 37 years ago. Miss Ella Bristol noted the schoolhouse was built 70 years ago.
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Bristol School
John Carvall
Ed McGinty
Arbell
Ella Bristol
Sunday School Goes Pre Nup Fal Courtesy
Members of the Baptist Sunday School gather for a pre nuptial event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bwikar. The committee led by Mrs. Swily Woologw includes Mrs. Ray with yellow and white decor. Contests and a fish pond favor the bride to be with gifts for a Morrison home and a tiered cake prepared by Mrs. Switner.
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Baptist Sumlay School
Iitsee Iniears
Lue Fille Griswold
Everet
Eslinger
Otto Bwikar
Swily O. Woologw
Rayman
Udo Switter
Geraldine Smith
Morrison
York Community High School Opens Cage Season Friday
York Community High School starts its basketball season Friday with a home game against Sabula, 7 p.m. tipoff. The lineup likely includes Bob Cate, Leslie St. Ore, Tay Hook, Harald Ashpole, and Elmer Wans or Robert Rawlins under coach Sherman with Ince Hayes refereeing. Admission 50 and 25 cents.
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Sabula
Sec
Sherman
Bob Cate
Leslie St. Ores
Tay Hook
Centr
Harald Ashpole
Elmer Wans
Robert Rawlins
Ince Hayes
Morrison
Incai
Savanna
Savanna Aecond
Shannon
Carroll
Shannon Trade School
Thomson Trade School
New Cases Added on Court Docket Across Dockets
The new day docket for November week opens with many new criminal, common law, and chancery cases. Notable entries include People v Frank Kampmeier for selling mortgaged property, People v Charles Tlowes for larceny, and several foreclosures in chancery. Additional common law appeals and divorce actions appear, with numerous separate maintenance and partition filings.
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People
Frank Kampmeier
The
Charles Tlowes
Melvin Kramer
Floyd Leavens
Wayne Green
Paul Samavell
Transcript of
Willan
Dramnes
H. Allurs
Ree
Conrad
Hust
Paul Sehounhuw
Lillie Campbell
Howard Campbell
Heowha Mo Pensinger
George Pensinger
Millred Temple
Orville Tene
IL Albers
Hee
Squire Gibson
Luceetosphir
Mary Byinglow
Nora Milles
eLue
Dorothy Fouble
Richard H. Roche
Dalla ML
Margaret Allen
Livaree
Douglas
Frances
Caroline Mark
John Te Banarils
Mary Long
Clifford Long
Obituary: Wm Hoy Dies in Savannah City Hospital
William Hoy, 62, died at 11 30 today in Savannah City Hospital after months of declining health. He lived in Thomson for many years and was well known and liked by friends. Funeral details unavailable. obituary to appear in the Review.
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Thomson Wr. Hoy
Savanna City Hospital
Toy
Wwe Xo
Aos Woel
Local Families Visit Over Sunday in Fulton and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Reeves Kratz and children Donna and Donald of Freeport plus Mrs Frank Rush visited at Ma and Mrs George Balk’s home in Fulton. Several more relatives from Morrison Argo and Fulton called on family members in Clinton Savanna Mt Carroll and Rock Island area over the weekend.
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Reeves Kratz
Donna
Donald
Freeport
Frank Rush
George Balk
Fulton
Ralph Trook
Ab Argo
George Ottens
Kenneth
Carl Petersen
Clinton
Henry Kamphnis
Epa Eook
Wimbbledon
N. D
Hook
Harold St. Ores
Leslie
Arlene
Dormer
Willis St. Ores
Savanna
Wilbur Stickel
Lock
Lloyd Smith
Sadie S. Dunshee
Edson Holland
Gilbert Wolland
San Pedro
Calif
Frank Smith
Wedding of Lucille Griswold and Everett Eslinger
A fall wedding is announced for Friday at 2 PM in York Baptist church with Miss Lucille Griswold to wed Everett Eslinger of Morrison. Attendants include Mrs Sylvia Will and Forrest Eslinger as bridal party, flower girls Marjorie Durward and Katherine Slager, and music by Paul Wilt and Miss Harriet Smith. The couple plans to reside in Morrison after the ceremony.
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Lucille Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
York Baptist Church
RB. H. Leitner
Mt. Carroll Baptist Church
Sylvia Will
Forrest Eslinger
Marjorie Durward
Ustick
Katherine Slager
Paul Wilt
Harriett Smith
The
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Will Griswold
York Community High School
Eslinger
Emma Eslinger
Morrison High School
Badger Lumber Company
Club Meetings And Bazaar Plans Across Local Groups
Notes from various clubs and lodges detailing officer elections and upcoming events. Naval Neighbors meet next Tuesday afternoon, Thomson 500 club hosted last Thursday with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Stickett, and Mrs. Diehl. Argo Methodist aid society elected officers on Nov 3 and plans a Dec 4 bazaar with a chicken dinner. Home Enemies club to hold annual family party Nov 18 with oyster supper and a slate of performers. Ten cent lunch planned with attendees sharing thanks. Continuous local gatherings feature committees and private meetings around Argo and Thomson areas.
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Mastera Stars
Naval Neighbors
Chais Maude McGinty
Vata Wilt
Neva Rawlins
Kathryn Cooper
Thomson 500
Roy Houghton
B. R. Lewis
Svconil
J. Y. Stickett
Harry Diehl
John Carpenter
Argo Methodist Aid Society
Joe Melendy
Henry Parsons
Argo
N R. Kenyon
Grace Moyer
Mayne Mummer
Chas. Sack
Ed Foltz
Clarence Cooper
Jennie Cooper
Hortense Nipe Grabbar
Chas, McGinty
Mary Jane McGinty
J. B. Carpenter
B. St. Lewis
Home Enomies Club
Blanche Seim
Jean Demaree
Dorothy Lewis
Libberton Birthday Party Honoring David and Mrs Libberton
Mr and Mrs Harold Libberton hosted a Sunday birthday gathering at their home for their son David and Mrs J M Libberton mother. A birthday cake baked by Mrs Fred Peska of Fulton was a feature of the dinner.
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Harold Libberton
David
Harold
J. M. Libberton
Fred Peska
Fulton
Sunday Visits Across Several Illinois Towns
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Nordholf spent Sunday in Lanark with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers and with Mr and Mrs Henry Mey ers. Mr and Mrs Robert Grobaring Brad Grobaring and Miss Alice Mayhaill of Galesburg visited Sunday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Neusehwanger near Mt Carroll. Mrs Tillie Harney and Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer were guests Sunday of her brother Russell Stanun at Orangeville. Mr and Mrs Henry Swanty and daughter Rachel of Hanover attended the funeral services of Mrs Ravna Chapman on Saturday. Mrs Swantz, formerly of Thomson, was known here from years ago on the Ida Weber farm now occupied by C C King. Mrs James McCullough of Fulton visited Tuesday with Mrs Hattie Yates in Argo.
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Robert Grobaring
Brad Grobaring
Alice Mayhaill
Galesburg
Roy Neusehwanger
Mt. Carroll
Tillie Harney
Allen Witmer
Russell Stanun
Orangeville
Henry Swanty
Rachel
Hanover
Ravna Chapman
Swantz
Thomson
Cie Ida Weber
C. C. King and Family
James McCullough
Fulton
Hattie Yates
Argo
York Center School Program Plus Auction Featured
The York Center school and its teacher will present a program at the schoolhouse tomorrow evening. After the program an auction will be held and attendees are asked to bring pie cake or candy. The program includes an address welcome by Gertrude Medenblik songs solos recitations piano numbers and a reception.
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York Center School
Gertrude Medenblik
Mary Kness
Mary Blair
Fer Rawlins
Iuch
Elmer Robison
Berneice Kness
Betty Blair
Bern
Band News Practice Sets Numbers for Contest
Harry Stoner joined the band Tuesday morning at practice and wowed the group with his clarinet as they rehearse numbers for the upcoming contest.
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Harry Stoner
No Classes In Grade And High Schools Today Armistice Day
No classes are held today in grade and high schools as the state marks a legal armistice day. Rural schools also observe a day off.
Junior play a success at high school gym
The Junior class presented a humorous comedy Ready Made Family at the school gym drawing loud laughter. The plot centers on a widow and widower and their three children schemes over money while romance grows among step relations. Moss Thomas directed. the cast earned praise and a token gift.
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Moss Thomas
YCHS
Star
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M. Gleason
Hawaii
Thomson Briefs
Nellie Baker
Upster
Frank
Athday
Roy Heitman
Wasin
Mas
Corper
Dawinna Lee
Msinton
Slay
Nuke
Wingert
Beadford
Chicago
Herman Jansman
Killy
Tis
Ken Dykstra
Albert Badtke
Moline
Irr Uitil
Wes
Ed Drake
Hald Bradford
Preeport
Prederick
Ueisinger
Dreila Bennett
Myrtle Bennett
Fion Ritter
Merrie
Elkhorn
Virginia French
Wanda Hower
Mt. Ver
Cornell College
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Miss
Charles Beck
Steele
Fleet
Blanche Beck
Taxnaee Sullivan
Walter Naft
John Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Albany
Arthur Pape
Hubert Williams
Vin Stockton
Pape
Mahia Fack
Zer
Louw Schick
G. A. Smith
Hson
Clara Swett
Mila Aristed
Risto
II Yancock
Osta Roby
Justice Pring and
Wvanday
Mrs. Norman
Ompyon, Jr
Rev
R. H. Leitner
Car. Roll
Chapman
Ail
Roy Heltuiar
George Stober
Roburn Johnson
Emma Stefanis
Emmaling
Mrs. Myeon Theetts
Clus
Bselob
Fitton
Medusa
Newsy
Hunt
Gall Lille
Louis Decker
Torin
Ae Serin Slomes
M. P. Koske Anid
Eugene Murray
Guy Turney
Wacker
Carol Joyce
Rush
Sunspital
Pyomperths
York
Cliworth
Housenga
Hospital Sael
Library Report
California
Paul Lewis
Ross Boykin
Dewis
Smithy Mesdames
Oscar Ft
Fella Benpelt
H. L. Raw
Helen Gaar
Wim
Strobb
Lis. Boylan
WM. Hoy
Nal
Normen Foster
Judith Aven
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Neal
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Lodges
Reading
Georgia Hogg
Pauline Carpenter
Lou Ann
Donna Peters
Arlene Smith
Janet Keron
Charles Bower
M. ‘E Rower
Ruthoo
Stoske Girls
LaVonne Mole
Janet. Carpenter
Clarerce Vane Buskirk
Vivian Sack
Cornelius Nordholf
Lanark
Lloyd Rogers
Henry Meyers
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