Clinton area news notes and social visits update
Local residents and visitors are listed in a roundup of social calls and church events. Curtis Meyer of Forreston visited H J Hewlins Jr. Vera Guinn from Chicago spent time with Cecil Maidenbink family. Community members hosted and attended dinners and gatherings across Clinton, Savanna, Morrison, Mt Carroll, De Witt, and Fulton as farms, schools, and families share weekend and weekday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Guinn
Chicago
Cecil Maidenbimk
Fulder Unt
Delia Blekemlyton
Everett Geents
Thomson
Carroll County
Frank
George Potter
Samuel Worthen
Freddy St. Ores
Fred St. Ores
Potters
Chadwick School Receives Superior Rating Enduring Faith in Education
The Chadwick community voices resolve during a meeting with teachers and parents to protect schools amid economic pressures. A state educator praises the school's teaching quality and student body, pledging that Chadwick’s grade school will remain a Superior institution, as locals rally to keep children first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehiler
Jmpson
Carrol County
Chadwick
Board of Education
Parent-Teachers Association
Milingis
Chadwick Review
Letters Recall Thomson School Honor Roll History
A Vancouver Washington reader recounts a 1877 Thomson school report and recalls teachers and classmates. He mentions Ad Hawk the principal and a funeral of a congressman, notes crowd estimates, and promises future letters about Thomson’s early business life and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wash
Thomson
Win Cane
Ad Hawk
Congressman Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Hlinoi
John A. Logan
Black Jack
Hawk
Sarah Fink
Camanche Indians Triumph In Scoring Showdown
The Ipdecs defeated Camanche Indians 52 to 46 in a Monday night clash. WHL led with 22 points as Fort Pe boo and others contributed. box score shows notable scoring from several players. The game ended with the locals grabbing the hard earned victory despite strong field shooting from the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camanche
Hoth
WHL
Fort Pe Boo
Groharing
Hotland
Burl Lewis Reported Taken To Ty Farm Last Week
Luc Geisinger and his band performed Friday evening at the Opera House while True Martindale entertained a crowd. The Wednesday gathering among local folks with True Martindale drew a fair turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Lewis
Luc Geisinger
Opera House
Martindale
Neighbors Pick Corn Near Mrs Zuidema Homestead
Dorothy Zuidema widow of Nick Zuidema arranged a corn gathering on Frank Momahan ground. About 40 acres were harvested with twenty-some teams aiding while twenty or more men worked and women served lunch. Zuidema plans to sell land soon and move to join her parents Mr and Mrs Skars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Zuidema
Nick Zuidema
Ustiekamda Valley
Frank Momahan
Zaidema
Sand
Mrs
Skars
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Thomson Locals
Edna Senneff
Wesley Kness
Curtis Meyer of
Forreston
H. J. Hewlins, Jr
Gil Valley Shoolls
Mrs. Dennie McNamara
Cedar Rapids
Timothy MacNamera
H. L. Rawlins
Carl Longanecker
Morrison, Summny
Alfred Smith and I
Floyd Tobey
Charles Turney
Leela
Clinton
Clint Wilt
Donald Smith
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Vinegar Hill
Harry Wilkerson
Mr. Garrall
Hayes Frazier
Betty Lewis
Lily Lawrence
M. PB
Tucker
Morrison
Charles Lawrence
Fred Yates
John Hoy
Marie Stricker
David Todd
Atta
Nettie Bliss
Rock Island
Roscoe
Almquist
John
Balle Switzer
Bur
Carpenter
Dette
Fulton
Ping
Rachee Switzer
Verne Oakley
Pam
Velma Oakley
Clande Imam
Carrie Gallagher
Teorothy of
Bayard ‘Lewis
H. A. Tobey
Nels Johnson
Cecil Mason
Davenport
Cora Griswold
Mason
Lenora John
Thomon
Henry Tlohmeter
Alice
Madge Guinther
Leonard Stifford
Crixton
Str
Bayard Lewis
Kerry Wentling
Dixon
Saveh Grohening
Jennie Col
Insan
T. H. Kustes
Mrs. Erickson
de Wit
Peer Mangen, Sr
Genevieve Chipman
Rockford
Zugschwerd
Burns
Hunt
Thomas
Eure Ashpole
Ralph Christmasen
Low Minor
Thurssday
Mr. Booth
Low Moor
Hines Hospital
Ralph Stewart
Culver City
Elif
Loomis Hameen
Mae Densmore
Grande Crouse
Burlington
Willi Graves
Pringle
Mulbert
Clineon
Grandy
Savan- Hie
Marge Bower
John Carponte
Water Shansfelt
Touskey
Marys A. Tousey
Ward
Cecil and
Elsie Towsley
Fidva Hache
Verton McGinty
Chendier Durkee
Deniy
Herbert Bivdests
Lee Censer
Amd
Mem T. H
Lee Oceater
Howe
OL. Erickes
HV. Robison
Bbner Tower
Me. Moyer
Mary Sheridan
Teacher's College
DeKate
John Schade
Glendora
Delbert Dimmick
Charles Brogan
Loomis Hansen
1 . Hoge
Hicks
al Williams
John Johnson
Bent Pringle
M. J. Tucker
Payard Lewis
John Carpenter
George Prinee
David Hanks
Princeton, Ta
Hattie [Smith
Quincey, Til
Thomas Stage
Frank Warfield
Carroll
Odd Weaither
Lewis Motor Co
Milt Harrigan
Charles Wilt
Leo Wilt
Prophetstown
Chas
Jamier Milnes
Walter Milnes
Clyde
Milnes
PT. A. Meeting
Francke & Switzer Thormson
Illinois
Lome
Luther Green
18Th St
Vancouver, Wash
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Waise
Adam Heinze
Stransvale Farms
Adam
Stranadale
Island Arsenal
Méernon
Ruth
Iowa City
EGE
Tad
Iowa
Capitol
Marie Dressler
Lionel Barrymore
Christopher Bean
Donald Wilt
Ata
Illinois Oil Co
Illinois Oil
Agt
Thomsen
Don Wilt
Arvin
J.M. Fay & Son
Fulton, Illinois
Sinclair
Hosey
Brown
Potter
Zuidema
N Genevieve Chipm
Deacor Hospital
Freeport
Thorson
Thomson, Illinois
Thomson State Bank
Strength—Safety— Service
Cl Aman
Northwestern Illinois Utilities
Ellinois
Kentucky
Arge-Fa
Potter Bros. Thomsen and
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