Military and Navy Personnel Updates from Local News
News notes list enlistments graduations and furloughs across multiple bases and colleges. Axemy and Navy personnel include Arlyne Adams finishing Officers Training at Smith College and heading to Mt Holyoke for communications training, Robert Holland visiting from Camp Peary, Rollin Mitchell on furlough, Edward Green transferring to St Marys College, John Root at home from Camp Jackson, Henry Ashpole moving from Fort Lewis to Camp White, Norman French leaving for Fort Lewis, William Laurence graduating aviation ordnance school and earning petty officer rating, Paul Rice returning to Pine Camp after a 15 day furlough, with families awaiting word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlyne Adams
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Mt. Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mags
Gardner Laurence
Fulton
William G. Laurence
Aviation Ordnance School
Norman
Okla
Rosenberg family letter from 1943 in Pontiac
Mrs John Rosenberg writes from Pinckney Street in November 1943 to Mrs Stagg, noting a new daughter Janice Adell born Oct 4 and a son. She mentions John Rosenberg no longer teaching agriculture, taking a district manager role at DeKalb Agricultural Association in Pontiac, NL, and asks Thomson Review to share the family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckney St
Stagg
John
Thom Son
Janice Adell
Jackie
Pontiac
Thomson Review
John Rosenberg
Mr. Rosenberg
Pontiac, NL
The
DeKalb Agricultural Association, Inc
Grade News from the Pest Week Blossoms With Clubs and Red Cross
First and second graders note departures and mourn absences while praising perfect attendance. The class reports joining the Junior Red Cross and surpassing a quota for a Gettysburg Address copy. A geography club forms with officers elected. Seventh and eighth graders run a spelling contest Keep Them Flying. The class celebrates Red Cross enrollment and Lincoln manuscript donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyia
Frankie Baty
Betty Ham
Paul Webbs
Allison Switzer
Bobby Tomman
Norma Cate
Billy Halfman
Andrew Houzenna
David Murray
Yvonne North
Duane Smith
Delores Zink
Charles Green
Charles
Red Cross
Ilinois
John Elliott
Kenneth Gablin
Geneva Imel
Norma Strubb
Bobby Heusinkveld
Florida
Cooper
Thanksgiving Diners and Visiting Folks in Mt Carroll Area
Thomson Briefs Wallace Williams and family of Mr. Carroll Mrs. Walter Switzer and daughter of Lake Geneva Mr. and Mrs. Charles Switzer and Mrs. Laura Francke enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Davi Switzer. Mrs C Fenley is visiting her parents Jr. and Mrs Harris at Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs Kyle Rawlins and Mr. and Mrs Charlie Hartman of Mt Carroll spent Tuesday in Peoria. Dick Wiams of Clinton Tenn spent the weekend with his wife and family Mr. and Mrs George Mohrman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs alter Hoffman in Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Williams
Mr. Carroll
Walter Switzer
Lake Geneva
Charles Switzer
Laura Francke
Davi Switzer
C. Fenley
Harris
Arkansas
Kyle Rawlins
Charlie Hartman
Mt. Carroll
Peoria
Dick Wiams
Clinton
Tenn
George Mohrman
Alter Hoffman
War Fund Drive Lags in York Township as Goal Looms
York township residents must boost donations to the United War Fund drive to reach a $1200 quota with the campaign near its midpoint. N D French, the local chairman, reported only $300 raised so far, half the period remaining. More than half will go to the USO for servicemen and the rest to 16 war relief groups. no further drives are planned this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
United War Fund
N. D. French
USO
School Social Draws Crowd At Sandridge Event Profit
A Sandridge school social drew a large crowd with a well run program. Gross profit reached 68.81 with net profit about 50 after expenses. Hobart Holland acted as auctioneer for pastry goods, Harry Jervens served as clerk, and John Ross won a turkey prize. Mrs Asa Barr contributed a quilt and Kenneth Hebeler an apron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
Hobart Holland
Harry Jurwens
John Ross
Asa Barr
Kenneth Hebeler
Party Celebrates 6th Birthday of Marilyn Bolhous
Mrs. Clarence Bolhous hosted a Saturday party from 2 to 4 PM for Marilyn Bolhous sixth birthday. Assisting were Miss Darlene Ashby with seven guests including Lorraine Voss Janice St Ores Janet Lewis Norma Cate Roberta Williams Bobby Williams and Carol Williams. Games and refreshments such as ice cream angel food cake nut crackers and suckers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Darlene Ashby
Marilyn Bolhous
Sitle
Lorraine Voss
Savanna
Janice St. Ores
Janet Lewis
Norma
Cate
Roberta Williams
Bobby Williams
Carol Williams
25th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Rolland Schroth
Mr and Mrs Rolland Schroth celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday evening. Fifteen guests attended a supper, with a three tiered cake and festive decorations. All children were present except Pvt Rolland Schroth who is in the army, who received gifts from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Schroth
Pvt
Child Loses Eye After Home Fall
Mary Grace Daniels two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Daniels of this vicinity is in critical condition at Jane Lamb hospital after a fall at home Tuesday last week. She apparently climbed a chair reached a bottle with a dropper and the sharp point penetrated her left eye causing loss of sight a skull concussion and heavy ear hemorrhage. Convulsions Wednesday raised grave fears but she rallied and has taken nourishment. An operation will be considered when she is able. The eldest child of the Daniels was killed in a previous automobile accident south of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Daniels
Paul Daniels
Jane Lamb Hospital
Daniels
Savanna
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Guests
Miss Letha Gaar works at the Teeter home as Mrs. Teeter recovers from surgery. Mrs. Wilhelm and son and Mrs. Thompson and daughter from Battle Creek Mich visited relatives here before leaving for home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Savannah joined Mr. and Mrs. Witmer for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Gaar
Glen Teeter
Teeter
J. F. Wilhelm
J. K. Thompson
Battlecreek
Mich
B. R.lewis
Jackson Davis
Savanna
Allen Witmer
Local Visitors and Relatives Stop by Stage Household
Preston Prairie Frederick Getz has been numbered with the sick. Will Bickelhaupt visited the Albert Brunner home. Mr Schick came from Eliza beth. Charles Stage and Joan with Mr and Mrs Robert Stage of Rock Island were weekend guests at the Ben Stage home. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Howard King and son Donald of Morrison. John Smith of LaCrosse Wis visited recently with Mrs Leonard Stage and Mrs Lyle Williams. Mr and Mrs Claude Grim and family called at the Willis Stage home Saturday evening. Ernest Dixon of Nora Minn visiting indefinitely at Bert Stainbrook home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Getz
Will Bickelhaupt
Albert
Claude Grim
Willis Stage
Ernest Dixon
Nora, Minn
Bert Stainbrook
Churches York Community m Sunday School and Rev Blair
York Community Church reports Sunday school at 10 with W A Adame as superintendent. A sizable audience welcomed Rev Blair last Sunday evening and he will return on the last Sunday of November, with Catholic Mass at 9 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Adame
Blair
Sunday Baptist at Thomson Methodist H
Edgar Doverspike notes the church schedule with services and youth fellowship and recalls a 92 year old farmer who remained active despite aging. He laments a prodigal son who borrowed and unpaid, while the other son stays away from a sister's funeral. The elder prays for his sons to return to God as guidance from Exodus 20:12 frames the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doverspike
Youth Fellowship League Meeting At Argo Methodist
On Sunday November 21 at 6 30 p m the Youth Fellowship League meets at the home of Bette Flickinger The program features Music The Universal Language by Paul Strukhoff What Is Music Saying by Darlene Ashby Finding Ourselves Through Music by Eleanor Stearns Miss Margaret Lee Ferrell will speak on music A short business meeting will follow with a meditation and benediction to close the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship League
Bette Flickinger
Paul Strukhoff
Darlene Ashby
Eleanor Stearns
Margaret Lee Ferrell
Weatherwax 4th Wedding Anniversary Supper Hosts
Tuesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hand included Andy Sheridan and Mary Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. James Sheridan, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax for Weatherwax's fourth wedding anniversary. Visitors Mrs. Walter Switzer and daughter Susan of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent the weekend in Thomson with relatives, calling on Irvin Renner's family in Cordova before returning home. Harley Stennison and son Gary headed to Black River Falls for deer hunting. Peter Hook and family of Morrison dined with Mr. and Mrs. John Balk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hand
Andy Sheridan
Mary
James Sheridan
Lawrence Weatherwas
Weatherwax
Walter Switzer
Susan
Lake Geneva
Wis
Thomson
Irvin Renner
Cordova
Harley Stennison
Gary
Black River Falls
Peter Hook
Morrison
John Balk
Births Reported From Savanna and Nearby Homes
Tech Sergeant Howard Spiering and Mrs Spiering welcome a 7 pound 4 ounce son born Tuesday morning at Savannah city hospital. Mrs Spiering is the former Bertie Jean Stainbrook. Her husband is in Louisiana on maneuvers. Mr and Mrs William Green of Fulton announce a son born Sunday at home. Major and Mrs Tom Chittenden of Arlington Virginia announce a 7 1 2 pound boy born November 16. Mrs Chittenden is the former Jean Demaree of Thomson.
Thanksgiving holiday observed here at Thomson banks
Next Thursday November 26 is Thanksgiving Day. The Thomson State Bank and all county and state banks will remain closed all day. Rural mail service stops, but the local post office opens from 9:40 to 10:00 a.m. for village boxholders. Most stores will open briefly in the morning, some will close all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank of
Thomson
Paul Smiths Entertain On Saturday Eve
Paul Smiths hosted a Saturday evening gathering for twelve friends at their home. Attendees included Harold Witt, Dan Sack, Paul Witt, Kenneth Kemmer, and James Morgan of Chadwick. Games featured pitch with Dan Sack winning high prize, Paul Wilt taking low, and Mrs. Paul Smith claiming the floating prize. Oyster soup, salad, crackers, and coffee were served. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton and family visited the Vance home in Charlotte, Iowa Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Harold Witt
Dan Sack
Paul Witt
Kenneth Kemmer
James Morgan
Chadwick
Lon
Paul Wilt
Merle Atherton
Lester Vance
Charlotte, Ia
Clothing Torn From Youth By Machine Shaft
Allen Sikkema was stripped naked and bruised when a corn picker shaft grabbed his clothes after being pulled by a tractor in a field. He was rescued by his father, then taken to a Savanna physician for examination. Nearby, Carl Peterson and family hosted a party for Jens Anderson, who turned 86 on November 10, with guests including Dick and Jens Anderson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sikkema
Savanna
Carl Peterson
Adam Heinze
Jens Anderson
Peterson
Dick Anderson
Chadwick
Hal Ashby
Wacker
Fred Hook
State nutritionist speaks at PTA meeting Wednesday
Denver McGinnis and Floyd Leavens were fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possessing untagged steel traps. Justice Frank Lchroeppel heard the case in Mt Carroll following their arrest near Thomson by three state conservation officers on a state game law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver McGinnis
Floyd Leavens
Thomson
Justice of the Peace
Frank Lchroeppel
Mt. Carroll
Township Schools To Join In Program Of Dec 16 Meeting
The Y P T A monthly meeting at the high school featured Mrs Moody a state nutritionist and Miss Miriam Pape county nurse presenting health and dairy council content. Supt Elliott introduced the speaker and the Mattie Trio performed. The December 16 meeting will involve all township schools for the annual Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Groharing
Mattie Trio
Supt. Elliott
Moody
State Department of Public Health
Springfield
Miriam Pape
National Dairy Council
Farrell
High School Social and Clubs Report from Mt Carroll Area
A high school party for students only will be held Friday night in the school gym amid exams. The band and glee club are active with plans to perform at baseball games. Home Economics and various students share social events. Mentions include local officials planning a tournament at Mt Carroll on December 15 to 18 and campus romances and activities among juniors and freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Soldiers Chorus
Bells of
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Fulton
P. S
A. H
Elizabeth
H. W. Merle Gaar
Charles Barr
June King
C. B
B. F
Funeral Directors Buy Property in Clarksville
J. M. Fay and Son purchased the residence at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Sixth street from Capt. A. Learner of Clarksville Tennessee. The deal closed on Tuesday and the new owners plan to remodel the building into a modern funeral home with possession to follow. The site is praised for location and parking. A brush demonstration was held Wednesday at Mrs. Otto Switzer’s home with Mr. Hauser presenting Staley brushes and furniture polish. Additional demonstrations are set for Mrs. Gilbert Robertson and Mrs. Albert Prins homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fay and Son
Eleventh Avenue
Sixth Street
Capt. A. Learner
Clarksville
Tenn
Otto Switzer
Hauser
Staley Products
Gilbert Robertson
Albert Prins
Peoria Visitors Share Brief Town Callouts
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gifford of Peoria visited the Henry Lohmeier home and Gifford is set to leave for the army Tuesday. Henry Lohmeier and Giffords were guests of Bert Johnson in Argo on Tuesday evening. Cpl. Earnest Peters of Newfoundland and Mrs. Peters of Platteville Wis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kasten and family of Savanna joined the George Mattie family for dinner last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Gifford
Peoria
Henry Lohmeier
Gifford
Bert Johnso
Argo
Cpl
Earnest Peters
Newfoundland and Platteville
Wis
Fred’ Kasten
Savanna
George Mattie
Ills and ailments fill Savannah area gossip page
Mary Grace Daniels remains in Jane Lamb hospital in a critical condition after eye removal surgery Tuesday morning. Her outcome depends on the skull fracture from last Tuesday afternoon. James Libberton returned from Savanna city hospital after several days illness. Isabelle Prins of East Savanna underwent minor office surgery Thursday. Mrs Heinze slipped and fell injuring her side and rests at home. John LaShelle broke several ribs and is unable to work. Sharon French has flu. Arnold Wiebenga swallowed a hickory nut last week. Several x rays taken. Ella Stumphy ill with a cold. Tech Sgt Harold Day of Biggs Field malaria, husband of Beatrice Brockill. Adam Kness seriously ill at home. James Mummert improving after partial stroke. Ivan Carroll had major surgery at Morrison hospital Saturday. Bert Nelson with infected foot improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Daniels
Jane Lamb Hospital
Jas. Libberton
Savanna City Hospital
Isabelle Prins
East Savanna
Savanna
Heinze
John LaShelle
Sharon French
Arnold Wiebenga
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
Ella Stumphy
Tech
Sgt
Harold Day
Biggs Field
Tex
Beatrice Brockill
Adam Kness
James Mummert
Ivan Carroll
Morrison Hospital
Bert Nelson
Teacher resigns at York Community High School
Miss Crystal Thompson, who has taught English, history and science at York Community High School, presented her resignation to the board of education. At a special meeting on November 10, the resignation was accepted and will take effect November 19. The board had not yet hired a replacement but reports several prospects in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Thompson
York Community High School
Board of Education
Harold Elliott
Community club and lodge activities in Clinton area
The 500 Club meets today with Mrs. John Carpenter at Clinton. The Argo-Fa Home Ee club hosts its annual family party in the church annex Friday at 6 30 PM with a potluck dinner followed by a one act play and music from Station KROS Clinton. Eight Bluebell Camp Royal Neighbors of America members attend a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Charles Switzer home. officers will be elected at December gathering hosted by Mrs. W A Adams. A Woman's club pot luck last Friday at the high school drew 45 attendees as Rev. McDaniels spoke on Travels Through Europe and sang with Mrs. McDaniels. Letha Gaar performed with accompanist Mrs. Ellen Hogg. Judge Grove of Mt. Carroll spoke on Child Delinquency. Next meeting is Dec 8 at Mrs. Alice Switzer for a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Home Ee Club
Argo-Fa
Church Annex
KROS
Clinton
Bluebell Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Charles Switzer
Switzer
Ben Wagner
Maude McGinty
W. A. Adams
Death in Florida of Cinthia Olds
Miss Cinthia Ella Olds died at her brother Joseph Olds home in Live Oak Florida after a brief illness. Born February 6 1861 in Carroll County Illinois she was 82 years 9 months old. Survived by brothers Joseph Olds and Rev S C Olds from Rapid City South Dakota. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev Berry D Bourn officiating. Interment in City Cemetery. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinthia Ella Olds
Joseph Olds
Live Oak
Fla
Miss Olds
Carroll County
Ilinois
Levi and
Harriett Olds
Penney Farms
S. C. Olds
Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference
Rapid City
S. Oak
Methodist Church
Berry D. Bourn
Roy Hunter
W. G. Brown
Perry A. Holmes
Suwannee Funeral Home
Russell James
Ienry James
H. T. Simpson
Tom Massey
Milledgeville and Sabula visitors share Sunday and Wednesday events
Mise Pearl Evelyn Rawlins and Glenn Krueder visited Mr. and Mrs. William Krueder in Milledgeville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sweitzer were supper guests in Sabula Wednesday with Percy Clark’s family. Pvt. J Russell Clark, on furlough from Reed College, Portland, Oregon, was visited in Preston by the group. Arlie Baty and family moved from Thomson to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Pearl Evelyn Rawlins
Glenn Krueder
William Krueder
Milledgeville
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Pvt
J. Russell Clark
Reed College
Portland
Ore
Preston
Arlie Baty
Thomson
Albany
Expressions of sympathy for Kenyon family noted
The message thanks readers for kindness during the passing of N. R. Kenyon. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Graharing Harold B. Kenyon Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Leavens Helen Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Kenyon
Clyde Graharing
Harold B. Kenyon
Blaine Leavens
Helen Marshall
Ray Morgan
Sympathy Letters For Soldier Pfc Epa Hook
Mrs Bertha Hook of Thomson Missouri receives letters from her son Pfc Epa Hook’s commanding officer and chaplain. They honor his service in North Africa, note his bravery and the religious and military rites observed at his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hook
Thomson
Pfc
Epa Hook
Robert M. Frank
Ord. Dept
United States Army
Otis Jones
Norma Margaret Gifford Engaged to Lt Jay Makela
Mr and Mrs John Gifford Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Margaret to Lt Jay Makela of the 91st General Hospital son of August Makela of Virginia Minn No wedding date yet Miss Gifford hosted a Saturday evening gathering with cards and 500 games among guests including Mrs Harold Dierks Fern Aplin and Annabel Van Horn of Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gifford Clinton
Norma Margaret
Jay Makela
91St General Hospital
August Makela
Virginia
Minn
Miss Gifford
John Gifford
Harold Dierks
Fern Aplin
Annabel van Horn
Leonard Gifford
Peoria
Bazaar Netted $130 for WSCS at Local Methodist Church
The annual bazaar chicken dinner and rummage sale at the local Methodist church drew patrons Wednesday afternoon and evening. Friends from Savanna Argona Chadwick and Clinton attended. The WSCS netted over $130 and thanks the public for their patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Argona
Chadwick
Clinton
Social News From Thomson Area Dinner Guests
A Thomson area social roundup notes Mr. and Mrs. Richard Badtke hosting Sunday dinner with guests from Port Byron Clinton Ia Andover and California. Attending were Forrest Gilbert Shirley and Sharon Bier and Mrs Martha Jech plus others. Car trips to Bagley Wis covered wedding attendance and navy talk with Lawrence in Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Badtke
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
Wm. Bier
Shirley
Sharon
Martha Jech
Clinton
Max Badtke
Gertrude
Andover
Wm. Badtke
Max
California
Frank Badtke
Howard Weibenga
Thomson
Root
Elizabeth, Jr
George Mattie
Rachel
Bagley
Wis
Cpl
Earnest Peters
Mattie
Walter King
Mt. Carroll
Besse Flickinger
Lawrence Boydway
Harold Atherton
Moline
Wm. Strubb
Robert Holland
Eva Atherton
Robert
Seabees
William Beck
Chicago
William Reader
Helen Rice
Lawrence
Navy
Russell Sweitzer
Edwin Sweitzer
Argo Fa
Fred Hottenstein
Savanna
Fred Hottenstein, Jr
Camp McKall
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Axemy
Camp Peary
Qed
Rollin Mitchell
Dodge City
Kans
Furlouch
Cecil Mitchell
AIC
Edward Green
Laramie
Wyo
St. Mary's College
Edward
Hiram Green
Reidents
John Root
Camp Jackson
Pfe
Norman French
Fort Lewis, Wash
Paul Rice
Pine Camp
New York
Thomson Briefs
Preston Prairie
York
Baptist Lat
Edgar Doverspike
Chas. McGinty
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Youth Fellowship League
Paul Smiths
PTA
John Carpenter
Royal Neighbors
Woman's Club
Africa
WSCS
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