Newsy Notes From The School House Bristol program and class updates
Tesalie Hand returned home from the deal Saturday but cannot attend school this week. Roy Reynolds moved away reducing class to 17. Seventh and eighth grades make Thanksgiving posters for the Farmers Institute. The Bristol school program on Tuesday Nov 24 features multiple recitations, music, and acts with Gladys D Cooper as teacher. Reporters were Len Fisher Kathleen Isenherst Laure Hoy and Doris Boylan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesalie Hand
Pauline Sikkema
Jack Hay
Merle Cate
Roy Reynolds
Len Fisher
Kathleen Isenherst
Laure Hoy
Doris Boylan
Halloween Party At Sandridge School Updates Activities
Sandridge School held a Hallowe en party on Saturday afternoon October 31 with games then refreshments served by eighth grade girls Mary Falls and Edna Curley. Visitors this month included Bradi Bobby Coun Leoni Curley Velma Johnson Irene Rupple Dorothy Roggendorf and Artie Holman. Sixteen pupils were neither absent nor tardy. First grader Gradge Coon, absent due to illness, shows improvement and hopes to return soon. Hot lunches are now served daily. Sewing class produced fancy work and first graders finished Home booklets. Honor A pupils include Arlene Forst Lila Curley Dwight Leavens Louis Decker Harriett Roggendorf Mary Alice Falls Edna Curley. Honor B pupils include Larry Decker Edna Leavens Richard Falls Maynard Decker Ardetta Potter Robert Falls Merle Potter Betty Maynard Harold Schroth Kenneth Hebeler Pearl Holman June Schroth Leonard Hebeler Blaine LaShellie Roland Schroth Howard Potter Libbie Happle teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Falls
Edna Curley
Bradi
Bobby Coun
Leoni Curley
Velma Johnson
Irene Rupple
Dorothy Roggendorf
Artie Holman
Wesent
Tardly
Gradge Coon
Arlene Forst
Lila Curley
Dwight F Leavens
Louis Decker
Harriett Roggendorf
Mary Alice Falls
Larry Decker
Edna Leavens
Richard Falls
Maynard Decker
Ardetta Potter
Robert Falls
Merle Potter
Betty Maynard
Harold Schroth
Kenneth Hebeler
Pearl Holman
June Schroth
Leonard Hebeler
Blaine la Shellie
Roland Schroth
Howard Potter
Libbie Happle
Local residents visit and community play announced
John Hoy moved his family to the McCullough house in Argo while Miss Esther Backer of Clinton visited with her relatives. The Misers Ellen Cheatum Mary and Frances Prins and Norman Stickell called on Sunday evening at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmers of Morrison. Local families from Mt Carroll attend dinner with Mr and Mrs Conrs) Come. A three act play Fixin Ant heony is scheduled at the high school gym on December 2 at 5 00 pm, sponsored by Bris Belacheo district patrons. Admission 25 16 and 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Backer
Clinton
Donald Smith
Ellen Cheatum
Mary and Frances Prins
Norman Stickell
Kenneth Kemmers
Morrison
High Etree
Aed & Beg
Bris Belacheo
Last Rites Held For John Guinther at Argo Area
Final rites for 79 year old John Guinther were held at his family home near Argo with Rev. Hoeppner of Salem Lutheran officiating. He died Saturday after four weeks illness following a stroke. He is survived by his widow, five sons William, Henry, George, Paul and Charles, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and a twin brother Charles Guinther who died last spring. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery. A golden wedding anniversary was observed three years ago.
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John Guinther
Argo F
Hoeppner
Salem Lutheran Church
Salen Lutheran Church
Charles Linker
Ernest Miller
Glen Guinther
Chadwick
Mr. Guinther
Germany
John
Katherine Guinther
United States
Guinther
Carroll County
Elizabeth Miller
William
Argo
Henry
Daggers
George
Hickory Grove
Paul
Charles
Mary Johns
Caroline Vomhoff
Savanna
Charles Guinther
Miss Lois McCoy Weds Chris Lewis in Cheyenne
The marriage of Miss Lois McCoy youngest daughter of Mrs Josephine McCoy Julesburg and Chris Lewis local automobile salesman occurred Wednesday evening Oct 28 in Cheyenne. Newlyweds returned to Julesburg and reside in the R L Wright apartment. Miss McCoy is a Sedgwick County High School graduate later attended school in Denver. Mr Lewis is an employee of Robinson Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois McCoy
Josephine McCoy
Julesburg
Chris Lewis
Imin
Cheyenne
Sedgwick County
Iater
Denver
Funeral Rites Held For Joseph Green Former Thomson Resident
Funeral services for Joseph Green, a former Thomson resident and restaurant man, were held in Freeport after his death Friday. He worked at Stover Mig Co and in Freeport factories, married Jessie Fredericks in 1917, and with her ran a Thomson cafe before moving to Freeport. Born July 27, 1875 in Ackley IL, he was known for culinary skill and homemade pies. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. Relatives from Thomson attended the services.
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Thomson
Freeport
Joe Green
Ida Freder- Hicks
Luther Geisinger
Green
Stover Mig. Co
Jess Fredericks
Ida Fredericks
Stickell
The
Review
Ella Yates
Doe
Mr. Green
Ackley
Jessie Fredericks
Minnie Fager
Rockford
Myrtle Bowman
Harper, II
West
Douglas Street
Wiese and Temple Funeral
Irving Fox
First Baptist Church
Oakland Cemetery
Frances Shimer to Hold President Honoring Reception
Frances Shimer Junior College faculty and trustees invite for a reception in West Hall Lounge honoring President and Mrs Raymond B. Culver on Sunday afternoon November 22 from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mr and Mrs John Johnson entertained Leonard Porter family Monday evening for Porter's birthday with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Shimer
Frances Shimer Junior College
Raymond B. Culeer
West Hall
John Johnson
Leonard Porter
Mr. Porter
Card of thanks for condolences after daughter's illness
We wish to take this method of thanking those who remembered our little daughter Rornie by sending cards fruit candy toys during her recent illness at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Thee Hand.
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Tox
Thee. Hand
Thanksgiving Program At Local Church Promises Music Talks
Sunday schedule lists 11 00 worship service 630 Christian Endeavor and 730 Thanksgiving program Thanks Be to God with chalk talks in colors in Sunday school All young people high school age invited to Endeavor at six thirty A fine Thanksgiving program with special music talks and recitations planned for Sunday evening Public invited to attend
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Christian Endeavor
Endeavor
Baptist Sunday School and Livewire Class Meeting Recap
The Livewire class held a meeting Tuesday evening with Forrest and Everett Eslinger. Thirteen members and the teacher were present. Singing, prayers, and musical duets entertained the group. Secretary's report given. other business discussed. Refreshments served. Ladies' Aid to meet Friday Nov 27 at Argo if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Ular
Wit Forrest
Everett Eslinger
Heitman
Paul Wilt
Bruce Groharing
Sylvia Wilt
Lloyd Smith
Argo
Methodist revival ends Friday with closing services
Our revival comes to a close on Friday night. Thursday night is Men's Night inviting the men to attend. Sunday school at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am. About 20 young people organized an Epworth League on Wednesday with Lois Groharing as president and officers including Wayne Ashby and Arlene St. Ores.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Lois Groharing
Wayne Ashby
Argo Methodist Announces Annual Dinner and Bazaar
The Argo Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 15 am The president of the ladies aid society Mrs Joe Melendy has announced December 5 as the date for the church annual dinner and bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joe Melendy
Catholic Sunday Services and Missionary Program Planned
Regular services held at 30 minutes past the hour with Sunday school at 10 00 am and an evening service at 730 pm Evelyn Pessman hosted the Young Pegries greeting this week A violin duet was presented by Mrs Harold Crouse and a Shannon guest Otto Switzer led a service with accompanists Evelyn Pesyman The Young People's class and teacher Mrs H E Green plan a missionary program at the church Friday evening Nov 27 1986 A reception and refreshments followed Soote served An offering will be taken for the missionary family in Africa Mr and Mrs Ax i ther Calhoun guests Christman Welcome visitors note Mr and Mrs Ralph Os and children visited Chadwick and East Savanna residents Mr and Mrs S A Grossman Cedarville Earl Orcutt Mrs Kastes Port are dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Themes Orcutt and Mr and Mrs G A Smith Mt Carroll visitors include Gren Ashby and family of Mt Carroll
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WEAL
Evelyn Pessman
Pegries
Scimig di
Harold Crouse
Shannon
Otto Swiening
Accompani
Otto Switzer
Evelyn Pesyman
H. E. Green
M Eiavie
Thanksgiving Program To Be Presented Sunday Evening
A church group invites the public to attend a Thanksgiving program Sunday evening. The program includes congregational singing with Ruth French at the piano, pastor’s prayer, instrumental solo by Irene Rupple, readings by Beulah Gaar and Mrs Ernest Whitney, a French duet, and a male quartet with Short and others plus remarks by Domaree French Cate and Rev Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth i French
Irene Rupple
Beulah Gaar
Sterenberg
Ernest Whitney
Domaree
French
Mr. Cate
Rev. Todd
New Royal Blue Meat Box Showcases Added Improvement
The Royal Blue store unveils a new meat box described as a fine added improvement. The box is positioned for high street visibility to attract customers and bolster trade. A letter from Mrs. Cora Meddies requests newspaper delivery to 861 Brooks Ave Venice CA while visiting her daughter.
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The
Royal Blue
Review
Cora Meddies
Vermillion, Sc
Dak
Brooks Ave
Venice
California
Meddies
Gathering Honors Mrs Nettie Baker on Birthday
Mrs Nettie Baker celebrated her birthday with a Saturday afternoon gathering at her home attended by Mrs Robert Groharing Mrs Helen Gaar Mrs Mary Gaar Mrs Ida Fredericks Mrs George Mart Mrs Albert Perry Mrs Orella Bennett Mrs Stella Griswold Ms Bertha Holland Mrs Nellie Hastings Mrs Nellie Farrey and Miss Wilma Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Maker
Baker
Robert Groharing
Helen Gaar
Mary Gaar
Ida Fredericks
George Mart
Albert Perry
Orella Bennett
Stella Griswold
Bertha Holland
Nellie Hastings
Nellie Farrey
Wilma Cole
Savanna Ladies Entertained in Diehl Home Thursday
Mrs. Harry Diehl hosted a bridge party at her Savanna area home last Thursday afternoon with guests from Savanna. Travel and high prize went to Mrs. Al Dorak, low prize to Mrs. Chas Marth, and guest prize to Mrs. Art Weidman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
Ata
Savanna
al Dorak
Chas. Marth
Art Weidman
Mrs Henry Parsons Honored On Birthday Party
About a dozen ladies gathered at Mrs Henry Parsons home last Friday to surprise her on her birthday. A potluck dinner was served and the afternoon was spent socially and doing fancy work. Mrs Parsons received numerous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parsons
Bertholfs Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Bertholf marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their Carroll Township home on Wednesday November 11 with 40 to 45 guests paying respects. The couple, married November 11 1886 at Mt Carroll, have a son Bert Bertholf of Savanna and a daughter Mrs E Bullick of Gibbons Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bertholt
Carroll Township
Bertholf
Wm. Bertholf
Carrie Eimel
Mt. Carroll
B.L. Patch
Bert Bertholf
Savanna
Illinois
Bullick
Gibbons
Neb
Walter Switzer Named President Of Skating Club
Walter Switzer named president of the skating club leads efforts to prepare a winter skating pond at the Francke and Switzer lot north of Minds of Station outlet plant. He urges volunteers to gather at the Francke and Switzer hardware store Saturday at nine to help with digging and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Switzer
Skating Club
Walter
Francke
Francke and Switeer Hardware
Switzer
Junior Play at High School Gym Next Monday Night
Do not forget about the junior play to be given at the high school gym next Monday night. The program appears in this issue.
Ill and recovering patients in Savanna and Paw Paw
Wallace Witems of Savanna underwent an appendicitis operation and is reported to be recovering. A Adam of Paw Paw is seriously ill with gallstone attack and pleurisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Witems
Savanna
A. Adam
Paw Paw
Han
Stransdale Milk Bottles Sought for Return
Stransdale Farm Products asks customers to return empty milk bottles on routes or at stores. Each returned bottle reduces supply needs for daily operation. An invitation to visit the Savannah Plant is extended for pickup or drop off in morning or afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stransdale Farm Products
Savannah
Eastern Stars Elects Officers At Thursday Meeting
At the Eastern Stars gathering last Thursday evening officers were elected. Worthy Matron Minnie McGulin Worthy Patron A K McCullagh Associate Matron Catherine Cooper Associate Patron Frank Brown Secretary Vada Carroll Treasurer Bertha Brenneman Conductress Nelle Houghton Associate Conductress Gladys Almquist Mr and Mrs George Luchers were noted. Additional officers will be appointed. Installation is planned for December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
Minnie McGuln
A. K. McCullagh
Catherine Cooper
Frank Brown
Vada Carroll
Bertha Brenneman
Nelle Houghton
Gladys Almquist
George Luchers
Justice Prins
Community notices mix in friendly visits and events
Local social items record Tuesday and Sunday guests at area homes, club meetings, and small gatherings. Prizes awarded at a 50 club event. Royal Neighbor and Past Noble Grand circles meet. many names and places appear with travels and entertainment noted amid a busy social week.
Junior Class To Present Three Plays At York Auditorium Monday Night
Three plays staged by the junior class at York Auditorium Monday night feature a cast of students led by Katherine Kauffman and Robert Hicks. Songs by the orchestra accompany scenes including In Doubt About Daisy and Grandpa Goes Hunting, with a village setting in Connecticut and a living room drama The Pampered Darling.
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York Auditorium
TRE
Swermit Lash
Daisy Ese
Tuemer
Katherine Kauffman
Robert Hicks Honry
Gertrude Dykstra Mac
Robert Cate
Katherine Berry
Nellie Dimmick
Herb Kempton
Charles Bower
Mariston
Connecticut
Kenmoe
Robert Demarce
Franklyn Kenmore
Tate
Margaret Kenmore
Wanda Deets
Rosalie Kenmore
John Rogers
Rosalie
Sheriff Peters
Q . Norbert
Weatherwax
Gibbons
Thomson to Play Lyndon on Friday Night Here
A basketball doubleheader is set for Friday night November 20 with YCHS freshmen and sophomores at 7 pm followed by Thomson facing Lyndon at 8 pm. The public is urged to attend and back the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lyndon
Ychs Freshies
Motie Economic Club Family Night Correction
The Review corrects last week’s note that family night for the Motie Economic Club would be on November 29. The meeting will be held tomorrow night, November 20.
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Review
Motie Economic Club
Curtis St Ores Weds Lanark Girl Saturday
Curtis St. Ores of Thomson, son of Mr and Mrs Henry St. Ores, wed Irene Ditsworth of Lanark in a single ring ceremony at Lanark Church of the Brethren parsonage led by Rev L D Leatherman. Newlyweds to reside with his parents on the Sandridge farm as they begin married life. Congratulations are extended. The program committee met to plan December events. a Christmas program was discussed though details remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis St. Ores
Thomson
Henry St. Ores
Irene Ditsworth
Tharles Ditsworth
Lanark
Church of the Brethren
L. D. Leatherman
Ditsworth
Lanark High School
Tak
Curtis
Sandridge
Thomason
Thanksgiving Day Mail Delivery Notice
No mail delivery on routes Thanksgiving day. Those wanting mail must call at the local post office between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. No rural delivery will be made, and the post office will be closed for the rest of the day.
Herbert Law Dies Suddenly At Home North Of Lanark
Herbert Law, 24, of Lanark, died suddenly about six oclock Tuesday evening at his home north of Lanark. He had undergone an appendectomy three weeks earlier and seemed on the way to recovery. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in Mt. Carroll. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Law, turkey farm operators in Woodland township, and with his brother Paul had operated a turkey farm north of Lanark for two years. He was married in February 1934 to Mayme Randecker. Surviving are his parents, three brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Law
Lanark
Law
Mt. Carroll
D. Leatherman
William Law
Woodland Township
Paul
Mayme Randecker
Harold Hadley Marries Mercedes Mann in Portland
Word reached here by Lowell Hadley family friends that Harold Hadley of Yale Oregon wed Mercedes Anice Mann of Portland on Sunday November 1. The couple will reside at 2631 N Mississippi Ave Portland with Hadley employed by the railroad company there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Hadley
Yale
Oregon
Harold Hadley
Hadley
Mercedes Anice Mann
Walter Mann
Portland
Mississippi Court
Mississippi Ave
Real Estate Sale At Thomson December
Real estate sale at Thomson on Saturday December 19 at the front door of Thomson State Bank. Property of Edward A. Hinds and heirs of Margaret J L Hinds. Includes three tracts two in the village of Thomson and 44 acres of sand ridge north of town on Route 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThomson
Thomson State Bank
Edward A. Hinds
Margaret J. L. Hinds
Thomson
Teis
Sandridge
Bristol School Three Act Play Set for December 2
Bristol students present a three act comedy in the school gym on December 2 with special music between acts. The plot centers on a wedding ring ransom scheme and Aunts, uncles, and a best man in comic misadventure, promising constant laughter. tickets 25 cents and 10 cents.
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Newsy
Bristol
Doll
Frances
Haifman
Hazel
Betty
Swett
Adele Redaces
le Ja Grim
May Balk
Charles Deets
Bill
Leslie Grim
Mary Kness
America
Our Land
Lloyd Tousley
Lyle
Shanafelt
Johnny Halfman
Gladys D. Cooper
Sandridge School
John Hoy
McCullogh
Binnie Smith
Margaret, Billy
Alvin
Senday
Wster
Bro. Freien
Conrs
Farm Home
Chadwick Cemetery
Fred Boulias
Mr. Scott of
Chilcago
Miss Lois McCoy
Joseph Green
Tharks
Methodist
Lois Middleton
Arlene St. Ores
Bessie Groharing
Janet Carpenter
Geneva Kness
Ass’t
Ralph Os
Paul Melendy
Mellen
East
Gcarran
S.A. Grossman
Cedarville
Earl Orcutt
Kastes
Themes Orcutt
G. A. Smith
Gren Ashby
Mt Carroll
Nettie Baker
Diehl
Mrs. Rudolph Holm
Rudolph Holm
August Peters
Marvin Nueve
Margaret
Henry Wessel
Margaret Holm
Fred Bebensee
Ralph Gage
Loretta
Jean
Nanette
Fred Peters
Donna
Luann
Stransdale
Ben Stage
Key Heilman
Will Holm
50 Club
Dorothy Holm
Fred Nipe
Mayme Mummex
Fred Poters
Mycon Tibbits
Noble Grand Club
Fulton
Sohn Schade
James Crowe
Lucan Ta
Rey Johnson
Nist
Avot Schmeiiner
Athlone Gaar
Caledon
Lather
Flossiy Gaar
Harre Dich
Herbert Abmeee
Verlan
Connie Gibbons
Janet Gibbons
Mrs. Perkins
Victor Gibbons
Dudley Field
Jessica Bacon
Joy Gaylord
Anna
Norman Evans
Floyd Davis
Rudolf von
Re. T. A
Lyle Williams
Bristol School
Bris
Focal
Fanny
Boyd
Toby
Prlan
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