Town Notes and Local Tales Sparkle Across Mt Carroll
Roundup of small town life includes Mrs. Erma Brown’s 80th birthday on November 9, sightings of Pleine Peck in his Mt Carroll insurance office, and a visit to Frances Shimer College. Ducks fly high as local hunters report good bags. Brownie the water spaniel causes a commotion near Mt Carroll. Christmas dances at Seer High School excite students. Horses, dogs, and farm life weave through everyday scenes with neighbors, families, and pets stealing the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Brown
Yo. Morse
Edna Brown
Pleine Peck
Mt. Carroll
Inurance
Mt. C
Heasy
Gabby
Elliott
R. Smith
Bobby
Stearns
Frances Shimer
Harold Atherton
Savanna
Brownie
Atherton
Lena
Thomson Briefs from Sunday guest lists and local moves
Thomson society notes list Sunday dinner guests at the Wilt home and various local movements. Names include Lewis, Dorothe, Virgil Wilt, Fay Groharing with infant Gary Lynn, Demaree family, Pratt family and daughters, Helen Pratt newly directing at Rockford Home for Convalescent Children, Howard Smith visiting from Ontario Wisconsin, Lisie North family, Leo Halfman moving to 35 Gilbert Street Savanna, Clara Switzer visiting Mt Carroll, Armistee party for Legion and Auxiliary, tea attended by Mrs Paul Lewis in Savanna, Mrs William Von Dach and Janet arriving from St. Louis for a weekend with Mrs Hazel Stagg, and Marion Wheeler with Harold Schroth in Yates City for a baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Lewis
Dorothe
Virgil Wilt
Fay Groharing
Gary Lynn
Glenn Demaree
Maywood
Centralia
S. Cedar St
Ill
Paul Pratt
Mary
Paula
Milwaukee
Wis
Helen Pratt
Rockford
Joan Pomamcille
Wisconsin Rapids
Howard Smith
Ontario
Smith
Lisie North
Leo Halfman
Riverview
Gilbert St
Savanna
Clara Switzer
Mt. Carroll
Ray Brenneman
Legion
Auxiliary
Paul Lewis
Hans Greison
Savanna High School
California
Wm. von Dach
Daugter Janet Ffrom
St. Louis
Hazel Stagg
Marion Wheeler
Harold Schroth
Yates City
Haring JR Dies at His Home in Derrida Township
Joseph Benjamin Haring 75 was found dead in his room at his Stransdale Farm Home No. 3 six miles southeast of Savanna. Ill health with heart disease for over four years. Death due to heart attack per physician. Funeral arrangements at Fuller Funeral Home. Survived by wife two daughters seven sons six grandchildren a sister and three brothers. Born April 10 1873 in Derrida township Daviess County Ill. Farmed most his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benjamin Haring
Stransdale Farm
Savanna
Mr. Haring
Fuller Funeral
Christopher
Mary Haring
Derrida
Daviess County
Ill
Haring
Milton
Alta) Hockman
Irene Haring
Mount Carroll
Roy William
Walter Joseph
The
Proving Ground Road
Leland Frederick
Miles
Iowa
Earl Richard
Polo
Clarence James
Anna Beck
Elizabeth
Albert Haring
Hanover
Emil Haring
Moline
Samuel Haring
South Dakota
Hunters Report Fair Success In Bagging Ducks
Weather improves for duck hunters with cooler days and fewer fogs. Most hunters report decent bags though many ducks stay out of range. Pheasant season opens at noon with many on the line. Village Clerk Kate Cole Whitney busy issuing hunting licenses as Fulton exhaustion drives seekers here for permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cole Whitney
Birthdays and visits fill weekend in Savanna area
Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and daughter Judy join Mr and Mrs Herman Timmons in Thom son for a birthday party at Blackhawk Village honoring Warren Green. Several families shared weekend dinners and visits from Mt Carroll Savanna and Morrison area including Fred Miller Jr John Frederick Bud Boone and Albert Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Brown
Judy
Herman Timmons
Thomson
Jimmy Green
Mt. Carroll
Paul Bonjour
Savanna
Warren Green
Blackhawk Village
Warre Green
Fred Miller
Fred Jr
Robert Miller
Gus Roggendorf
John Frederick
Bud
Albert Boone
Chicago
Wesley Kness
Earl
LaVere Knesa
Riverview
Diehl Oil Station
Mary Sheridan
Savanna Wa
Cicero
Card of Thanks from Metzger Family
CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone who remembered us with cards, letters, flowers and gifts during our stay in the hospital. Mrs. Anson Metzger and Junior, telllx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Metzger
Junior
Telllx
45 Present For Baptist Sunday School Social
A Sunday evening Baptist social featured 45 attendees at the church. After an opening with the Lord's Prayer, a choir sang several songs, followed by a debate on whether women do more work than men presented by Tesla Heitman Dora Lee Smith Emil Brach and Rod Carroll. Refreshments of sandwich pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesla Heitman
Dora Lee Smith
Emil Brach
Rod Carroll
Jonah Theme District Service At Church Gathering
The Baptist Church announces a 10:00 a.m. service with minister James W. Gillespie and a 11:60 a.m. Bible study led by Herbert St. Ores on Prophecy in the Bible. An 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service focuses on Jonah Praying in His Crave. Golden Rule class meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Host Gilbert Holland. ladies’ group Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Jonah Overboard
Herbert St. Ores
Amos
Micah
Jonah
Gilbert Holland
Harold Witt
Marshall
York Community Church Welcome Sunday Services 1948
Thomas S. Cleworth minister invites York Community to Sunday events on November 14 1948. Church school begins at 9 50 a m with studies on The Bible as Prophecy. Morning worship at 10 50 a m features In the Footsteps of an Oriental Traveler and Plain Speaking to Christians as the preacher argues sanctification of the house of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Cleworth
Sunday Masses and Services at Local Churches
On Sunday November 14 masses are at 8 o clock at Methodist A church with a world outlook led by A G Neal. Thomeon church school at 10-90 with worship at 11. Argo-Fa church school at 10 with worship at 7 30. Theme is “Gince Christian Faith concerning immortality.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Neal
Thomeon
Community and family visits across Clinton and surrounding towns
Social calendar notes several dinners and gatherings this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Van Zuiden host Miss De Feldt for her birthday in Clinton. Weekend visitors include Wai Price and Mel Wissell plus Frank Donner in the Hogg home. Hou zenga and Vander Ploeg families share Tuesday evening in Fulton. Birthday dinner attended by Janex Hook at Merle Everhart’s Mt Carroll home with Lloyd Weber and family, Forrest Mowry, Ralph Bielema and others from Savanna Morrison and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Zuiden
Clinton
Leonard Feldt
Miss de Feldt
Wai. Price
Dennar
Mel Wissell
Frank Donner
Debuque
Charles Hogg
Anden Houzenga
Falkert Vander Ploeg
Gertrude
Fulton
Janex Hook
Merle Everhart
Mt. Carroll
Lloyd Weber
Savanna
Forrest Mowry
Mt Carroll
Ralph Bielema
Robert and
Raymond
Morrison
Andrew Houzenga
Bill Hyne
M Wayne Brown Shyanna Admitted After Wednesday Injury
M Wayne Brown reported Shyanna was admitted to Savannah City Hospital after an injury on Wednesday. Authorities provided no further condition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Wayne Brown
Shyanna
Savana City
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Siewert of Kansas City
Frends reports the birth of a son named Robert Allen to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Siewert of Kansas City Missouri on November 6. Siewert formerly lived on the Sandridge and attended Sandridge school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allen
Wilmer Siewer
Kansas City
Siewert
Sandridge
Sandridge School
Bowling league results and standings from Savanna league
Bowling Thomason teams played in the Savanna league with results from Monday night November 8: Diehl Oil Co zero, Moose No. 23 zero, Atherton's Service zero, Crys'o! three, Sack and McBride two, Elizabeth one. Upcoming games on November 15: Sack and McBride versus Acker Chevrolet, Diehl Oil Co. versus Cul likans, Atherton's Service versus Mouse No 1. Current standings list Brooksie's first, Sack and Service second, Elizabeth third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomason
Diehl Oil Co
Moose
Atherton
Service
Crys
Sack
McBride
Elizabeth
Acker
Return Body of War Hero for Burial
Remains of 7,129 Americans lost in World War II were shipped home from Italy aboard the U S transport Lawrence Victory. Among the recovered are 1d Lt Rolland L Mitchell Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Mitchell Thomson and Pfe Lewis R Kentner Army son of Lewis R Kentner Savanna. Lt Mitchell was killed August 15 1944 in a plane crash at Corica where he was stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
U. S
Lawrence Victory
Army
Rolland L. Mitchell
Air Force
Cecil Mitchell
Thomson
Pfe
Lewis R. Kentner
Savanna
Mitchell
Corica
Scoutmasters Key Presented to Harold Elliott
Harold Elliott was among those presented with the Scoutmasters Key at the 21st annual U.S. Grant council meeting in Freeport. The report lists October library Circulation by department and hours for Grace Strauch, librarian, with literary hours on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elliott
Harold Eliott
Paul Heusinkveld
Eugene Murray
U.S. Grant Council
Masonic Temple
Freeport
Fieton
S Ory Books
Grace Strauch
Local social notes from Fulton and nearby towns
Thomson Briers Dr and Mrs Marvin Brookstra of Fulton and Mrs Brookstras mother Adeline Groharing visited friends in Wheaton Glen Ellyn Kingston and Elgin on Sunday. Larry Grim to celebrate birthday Tuesday November 16. Forrest Gilbert Port Byron family returns from Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota after several days. While they were away Ruth Ann and Marjory Lee stayed with grandparents Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Brookstra
Fulton
Brookstra
Adeline Groharing
Wheaton
Glen Ellyn
Kingston
Elgin
Larry Grim
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
Rochester
Minn
Gilbert
Mayo Clinic
Mrs. Gilbert
Ruth Ann
Marjory Lee
Thomson Woman's club gathers at country home meeting notes
Thomson Woman's Club met at the Hogg residence. Mrs. Doris Brown chaired the session with the pledge and club collect. Barbara Gillespie led singing, minutes and treasurer reports were approved, and Mrs. Murray spoke on the club project and radio programs. A book review, Beethoven piano solo, and overseas film notes were shared before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Ellen Hogg
Doris Brown
Barbara Gillespe
Eva Brown
Alice Switzer
Margaret Murray
Woman’s Club
Murray
Gladys Kustes
Fall County
Savanna
Cedric Pope
WFRL
Freeport
Thomson
Sylvia Witt
Morden
Clinton
Mildred Spurrier Topp
Barbara Gillespie
Beethoven
Adeline Groharing
Gladys Cate
York Community High School
Bake Sale Sponsored by W S C S Ladies at Diehl Station
The ladies of the W S C S plan a bake sale on Saturday November 13 at 11 o'clock at the Diehl Oil Station. All members should bring contributions early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diehl Oil Station
Dornbush Family Visits Highlight Fulton Gathering
Charles Dornbush, son of Mr and Mrs George Dornbush of Fulton, visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Steve Dornbush. Numerous relatives from Tigeretts Savanna and Fulton joined a duck dinner at Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dornbush
George Dornbush
Fulton
Steve Dornbush
Ralph Hook
Tigeretts
John Qostenryk
Neal Vogel
John Faber
Louis Corey
Denis
Robert Bristol
Jan
Savanna
Harry Diehl
Special Picture Service Planned At York Community Church
An upcoming November Sunday event at York Community Church features a Thankgiving themed program titled Kay of New England and Football Thrills of 1946. The service will blend devotional elements with the evening’s offerings and a future attraction will be announced next week. Plan to attend the YOUP service of thankful remembrance for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Kay
New England
Married in Mt Carroll Saturday in double ring ceremony
Myrtle Buil and Henry Young Sr both of Thomson wed Saturday at 9 am in Mt Carroll Baptist parsonage. Rev Merrill L Hutchins of Mt Carroll First Baptist officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Arthur Kromrey of Morrison. The couple then traveled to Madison to visit Mrs Millard James at the Wisconsin General Hospital where there is a surgical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Buil
Henry Young, Sr
Thomson
Mt. Carrol
Merrill L. Hutchins
First Baptist Church of Mt. Carroll
Arthur A. Kromrey
Morrison
Madison
Wis
Millard James
Wisconsin General Hospital
Surprise Birthday Party for Earl Green on Friday
Mrs Earl Green hosted a surprise birthday party at her home Friday evening honoring Earl Green. Guests included Mr and Mrs Calvin Belinger, Mr and Mrs Scott Rotert, Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan, Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer, Mr and Mrs Elmer Hook, Mr and Mrs Skalph McNamara, Mr and Mrs Paul Smith, Mr and Mrs Willard Welch. The host provided refreshments and a Hostess airplane diversion with pong games. The guest of honor received a gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Green
Preent
Calvin Belinger
Scott Rotert
Ray Morgan
Ned Spencer
Elmer Hook
Skalph McNamara
Aned
Paul Smith
Willard Welch
Euet
Khoste
Furlough notes and social visits across towns
Ronald MacDeartin arrived Sunday night from Norfolk Virginia for a fifteen day furlough to spend with relatives in Stockton and the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Blue. Kunal serves on the USS Coral Sea and is currently stationed in Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Ralph Christian sen and children of Clanton visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Ashpole. A Wo Payee and family visited Mr Pape and his son in Marinette Wisconsin, where they also called on Mrs Comins, daughter of Juin Pape and granddaughter of Arthur Daye. Bert Mitchell and Morrison residents visited Ben Warner. Clara Switter, Cur Mitchell, B R Lewis attended. Raymond Briand and family from Polo were at Fred Hook’s home Sunday. Hermon Kimmone and Emmet Giblin visited Hatmon. Earl Knees of Galesburg spent the weekend with his parents. Mary Blair was a Sunday dinner guest at Paul Smith’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald MacDeartin
Norfolk
Virginia
Stockton
Joe Blue
Kunal
U.S. S
Coral Sea
Ralph Chritiansen
Clanton
Aml
John Ashpole
A. Wo Payee
Clara Switter
Mr. Carroll
Mitchell
B. R. Lewi
Mike Tucker Nerme
Coanche
Raymond Briand
Polo
Darne
Fred Hook
Hermon Kimmone
Emmet Giblin
Hatmon
Earl Knees
Galesburg
Wesley Kne
Mary Blair
Paul Smith
Local Club Meetings and Events Report
Flawed fragmentary notes describe club meetings in Miraesia and Fulton, including the Chata-White and Leota clubs. Dates and hosts appear, with references to home gatherings, economic groups, and social get togethers across multiple communities.
Fragmented OCR note with scattered names and events
A garbled OCR segment lists many personal names and places with no clear event. It mentions Thomson News, Dr Mak Sratth, Mrs Johanne Aisboorn, Athenta, Medite Mina, St Ciease, and multiple unclear references. The fragment lacks a coherent narrative or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mak Sratth
Johanne Aisboorn
Native Of This County Passes Away Monday
A native of Carroll County died Monday at his Morrison home. Funeral services were held at 2:80 on Wednesday at Reynolds Funeral Home with burial in Trove Hill cemetery. He was 61 and survived by wife Loreen and children including Clinton and Morrison residents. Preceded by parents and several siblings, the deceased left several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Local attendees included Pape, Mitch, and Ren Wagner family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Wednday
Reynolds Funera
Etl Et Ciedeerand
Buriy i
Trove Hill
Morrison
Carroll County
Irar
Marr
Clintion
Morrizon
Manpheors
Rollund
Moy
Wive
Loreen
Clintor
Phomon
Lee
Tw Lowthers
George
John
Win. Mitchel
Sam Hawk
Fran
Melia Amon
Pape
Cecil Mitch
Ren Wagne
Flo Carpenter
Thomson Church Saturday Event Noted in Decatur and Quincy
An unclear item mentions Wed Saturday Vin heutnes of Decatur HL and Helen Meyer of Quincy I, with a reference to Thomso nalist church Saturday evening. Details are fragmentary but indicate a church event involving named individuals in Illinois locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Heutnes
Decatur
Helen Meyer
Quincy
Home Bureau Unit Meetings Held Across Areas
Local home bureau notes list upcoming unit meetings with leaders and topics. Decor advice, Christmas decorations, family protection talks, and care of linoleum are among lessons planned by Harold, Mrs Heeren, Miss Dorothea Footitt, and others in November and December at multiple rural and suburban locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Chevy Grove
Kenneth Winters
Heeren
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Mies Ventus
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Ronald Bull
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