Primary grades pupils study Indians for exhibit
The note lists five new pupils in the primary room and describes classroom activities. Pupils Donald McGuire and others are named with grade levels and origins. It asks for last Friday's basketball hero and hints at school social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McGuire
David McGuire
George McGuire
Arthur McGuire
Lancaster
Grand County
Wisconsin
Lorraine Lyong
F. K
Letha
Merle Gaar
Martha French
Joel
Thanksgiving visitors come and go in Thomson area
Thomson Briefs note numerous Thanksgiving guests visiting relatives in and around Thomson. Families from Fon du Lac Morrison Chadwick Argo Savanna Clinton Lockport Rock Falls and Freeport gather for dinners and weekend visits with local residents.
Illness Briefs Reflect Local Households
Among the sick in Clinton and surrounding areas, Mrs Ray Machael and Mrs Kate Gleason show illness with varying improvement. Several others including Donald Kratz and Mrs Laura Carpenter experience serious or improving conditions, with hospital stays at Jane Lamb in Clinton and care by relatives. Continuous updates note improving mobility and ongoing recovery in these community health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Machael
Clinton
Kate Gleason
Ideas
Albert Perry
Donald Kratz
Reeves Kratz
Freeport
Quinsy
Frank Brown
Ed McGinty
Laura Carpenter
Fred Bilhorn
Savanna
George Warfield
M. J. Strukhoff
Jane Lamb
Paul Carpenter
Argo
Jane Lamb Hospital
William Saffer
York PTA to Hold Regular Meeting at YCHS Gym
The York Community Parent-Teachers Association will meet Thursday evening Dec 1 at the YCHS gym, call to order at 8 o clock. County superintendent Lawrence Bruci will give an address on improving local schools, with a varied musical program arranged by E O Hemmer. Everyone interested is urged to attend. Mrs Merle Durward leaves Monday for several months in Hanley Saskatchewan Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Parent- Teachers Association
Lawrence E. Bruci
E. O. Hemmer
Arletta Hartman
Lawrence Bruch
Carroll County
Arlene St. Ores
Foltz Family Guests Around Thanksgiving in Savanna and Argo
Savanna and Argo families gather for Thanksgiving and Sunday visits. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foltz and family stay with Ed Foltz, while Mrs. Justice Prins and JoAnn meet Norman Stickell in Savanna. Emma Eslinger hosts Thanksgiving guests including Andersons Eslinger Marshalls Durward Prins. Charles Sack Hobart Holland and Edward join J. Y. Stickell for Sunday dinner. Harold Tobey visits sister Alta Wilson in Argo Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Foltz
Savanna
Ed Foltz
Argo
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Norman Stickell
Marie
Emma Eslinger
John Anderson
Roy Marshall
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Lloyd Durward
Ustick
Mary Prins
Charles Sack
Hobart Holland
Edward
J. Y. Stickell
Harold Tobey
Alta Wilson
Locals Win Game at Shannon
The York Trojans opened their season with a 11-10 victory over Shannon's second team at Shannon on November 18. Thomson led with 9 points for Thompson, while St Ores added 9 and Ashby 5 for Shannon's side as the locals enjoyed fan support and new purple and gold satin jackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Trojans
Shannon
Thomson
St. Ores
Varsity
Ashby
Hansoo
Rawlins
R. Hook
Ashpole
Alexander
Edler
Dinner Guests Visit in Chadwick Area Homes
A group of families and relatives share dinners and drop in at homes around Chadwick Clinton Savanna Fulton Proptestown. Guests include Rudolph Holm and family, Fred Peters and daughters, Will Holm, Wayne Saffer of Chicago, Jane Lamb Hospital visits, Ernest Graves and Edith Sheldon, Pete Sikkema and Vernon, John Bolhous Morrison, Clarence Bolhous and Marilyn, Garrett Bolhous Sylvalena Maurice, gathered at the Bolhous home in Proptestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Holm
LaVonne
Fred Peters
Will Holm
Chadwick
Wayne Saffer
Chicago
Fred Seim
Wm. Saffer
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Ernest Graves
Savanna
Edith Sheldon
Denver
Colorado
Thomson
Pete Sikkema
Vernon
Fulton
John Bolhous
Morrison
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn
Garrett Bolhous
Sylvalena
Maurice
Alex Bolhous
Prophtestown
Lost Church play staged by York Community class
Members of Mrs. David F. Warner's Sunday school class at York Community Church presented a three act play titled The Lost Church in the church auditorium last Sunday evening. Attendance at the show was very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Warner
York Community Church
Church
Church Activities Highlight Sunday School and Bazaar Plans
Sunday school meets at 9 30 with Henry Parsons honored for his 80th birthday. The Junior department sang Happy Birthday. The church plans a pre Christmas bazaar and chicken dinner on December 3 with Rev R H Leitner and Rev David Warner leading services and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parsons
Dies’ Aid
David \arner
Peachtree Christian Church
Atlanta
America
Jesus
Christian Church
Harry Gaar
TNT Club
Methodist
Local Families Visited, Guests at Homes Across town
A series of Sunday visits and Thanksgiving gatherings are noted across the area. William Hawk Sr. visited daughter Justice Prins. Mr and Mrs J Y Stickell hosted Vernon and Kenneth Luedeke and others from Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
William Hawk
Justice Prins
J. Y. Stickell
Vernon Luedeke
Kenneth Luedeke
Freeport
Hobar Holland
Edward
Harry Diehl
Diana Lee
Forme
Fred Diehl
Mirs
Hobart Holland
Ann Corrine
Savanna City Hospital
N. G. Chipman
Savanna
Floyd Tobey
Stanley
Wayne
Gene
Harold Tobey
Anne
Herma Jansma
Morrison
Ben Dykstra
Jansma
E. Wierema
Henry Housenga
Jake Bissens
Ray Erling
Ermys
Kate Stichter
Princeton
Viola Warfield
Lee
Helen Sweeley
Davensport
Milan
Agent Appointed At Local Depot
Ivan Morris was appointed by the Burlington railroad to serve as agent at the local depot. He visited Tuesday seeking a residence here for himself, his wife, his wife's sister, and mother, and would relocate if a suitable place is found. Morris previously worked at Abbington, south of Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Morris
Burlington Railroad
Mr. Morris
Abbington
Galesburg
VCHS
Les St. Ores
Les
Wayne Ashby
Wayne
M. H
Alice B
Helen L
Sid B
Sid
Pat Cate
WCHS
Local families host visiting relatives and friends
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sheridan and daughter Mary welcome Dan Connell and Miss Mary Connell from Chicago and the George Weatherwax family along with Harold Dude and wife and children of Albany at their home. Carroll and Vernon McGinty visit their parents in Rockford and Champaign. Mary Prins and Forrest Eslinger dine with Mrs. Louis J. Thompson in Clinton. Mark Seim and family visit Fred Seim in Cortova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sheridan
Mary
Dan Connell
Chicago
Mary Connell
George Weatherwax
Rey
Harold Dude
Albany
Eugene Murry
Carroll McGinty
Rockford
Vernon McGinty
Champaign
Charles McGinty
Mary Prins
Forrest Eslinger
Louis J. Thompson
Clinton
Mark Seim
Cortova
Fred Seim
Bob Cate
Delbert Curley
University of Illinois
Gladys Cate
Lynn Curley
Gilpin Stage
Herbert Rawlins, Jr
Western Mllinois State Teachers College
Macomb
Ind
Ruth French
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
N. D. French
Blanche Seim
Cornell
Harvey Seim
County and Township Accept Hans Culvert Work
A meeting was held at Hans Culvert to approve the culvert completion. County and York township share half the cost with Harry Carlton of Sterling hired for fill work, started Tuesday, and expected completion in two days. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatum were in town selling dressed geese for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Culvert
Messrs. Fischer, Straw
Adam Heinze
Campbell
J. B. Ashpole
J. J. Sheridan
Clarence Bolhous
York Township
Harry Carlton
Sterling
Thomas Cheatum
Teachers Spend Thanksgiving Vacation Away From School
Local teachers and families plan holidays off site with relatives and friends. High school and grade staff visit parents and friends across Indiana Illinois and Iowa while students from Argo study out of town for Thanksgiving break.
Demaree Family Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Demaree family, including five children Robert Jean Jack and Ruth, travel to Indiana to visit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Demaree in Benham near Versailles for Thanksgiving and the couple's golden wedding anniversary on Nov 25. The event will host about fifty relatives including Delzie Demaree Raymond Demaree Glenn Demaree Cora Green and Alta Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Demaree
Robert
Jean
Jack
Ruth
Indiana
Mr. Demaree
Joseph Demaree
Benham
Versailles
Urbana
Potomac
Demaree
Delzie Demaree
University of Arkansas
Raymond Demaree
Indianaapolis
Ind
Cora Green
Alta Brooks
Thanksgiving Guests Bring Family News to Milledgeville
Miss Alice Senneff of Milledgeville visits her niece Mrs. Claude Grim for Thanksgiving. Guests today include Ed Turney and Robert Groharing with Prudence, Wallace Dresbach, Bruce Groharing, Marvin Brookstra, Sarah Groharing, and John Carpenter family. Hartman relatives from Fulton and Chadwick areas visit. Mrs. Traum's illness noted. Earl Voss visits Garden Plain family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Senneff
Milledgeville
Claude Grim
Clint Wilt
Ed Turney
Robert Groharing
Prudence
Wallace Dresbach
Mr. Carroll
Bruce Groharing
Galesburg
Marvin Brookstra
Chicago
Sarah Groharing
John Carpenter
Leonard Hartman
Willard Hartman
Fulton
Henry Hartman
Nick Traum
Chadwick
Traum
Earl Voss
Garden Plain
Albert Prins
Local Families Gather for Visits and Thanksgiving
Mrs. Jessie Groharing of Savanna visits with her daughter and family in Chadwick. Kyle Melendy and Joyce of Savanna see John Carpenter family. Ivan Carroll and son David of Morrison spend time with Rush and family. Thanksgiving guests include Dave Geerts family, Paul and Pauline Geerts, Pete Smith family, Earl Voss family, Chas Geerts family, and Gerald Amman from Fulton and Round Grove. Ted Storm of Wacker dined with Willis Stage family. Merle Stage visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Groharing
Savanna
Severl
Harry Gaar
Guy Turney
Wacker
Robert Turney
Chadwick
Kyle Melendy
Joyce
John Carpenter
Ivan Carroll
David
Morrison
Rush Carroll
Albert Prins
Dave Geerts
Fulton
Paul
Pauline Geerts
Pete Smith
Earl Voss
Near
Chas Geerts
Round Grove
Gerald Amman
Margaret Smith Hosts Birthday Party for Eleventh Birthday
In honor of her eleventh birthday held Monday, Margaret Smith entertained thirty of her girl friends at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs G A Smith from 7:00 to 9:30 pm The girls played games and enjoyed a delightful lunch served by Mrs Smith Margaret received many lovely gifts from her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smith
Mrs
G. A. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Margaret
Thomson 500 Club Meets. prizes awarded at home
The Thomson 500 club gathering at Mrs. John Carpenter’s home awarded first prize to Mrs. B. R. Lewis, second to Mrs. Carpenter, third to Mrs. K. B. Carpenter, with Mrs. Cecil Frosch declaring. Next meeting planned with Mrs. K. B. Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson 500
John Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Prise
Carpenter
K. B. Carpenter
Cecil Frosch
Thomson Brie?s Mr and Mrs Pape visit Stockton family
Thomson Brie?s Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape dine with their daughter Mrs Hubert Williams and family in Stockton. They are guests at dinner today with Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and cons Mr and Mrs Wesley Sack and family. They are entertained at the home of Claude Millard in Yates City. Ralph Hook home includes their children Mr and Mrs Ernest Hook of Sterling Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ditsworth of Mt Carroll and Mr and Mrs Alvin Hook and son Donald of near Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pape
Stockton
Hubert Williams
Harvey Marshall
Fred Miller
Wesley Sack
Claude Millard
Yates City
Ralph Hook
Ernest Hook
Sterling
Kenneth Ditsworth
Mt. Carroll
Alvin Hook
Donald
Near Lanark
Exposition at Chicago Opens with Vast Livestock Showing
The 30th International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago opens after Thanksgiving week. About 5 million dollars in livestock is expected across 20 breeds including beef cattle, sheep, swine, and draft horses, with junior entries from 15 states. Judges from 17 states plus Canada and England will select grand champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chicago
America
B. H. Heide
States
District of Columbia
England
William J. Cumber
Theale
Berkshire
Going To College Editorial Signals College Value
Virginia French discusses the benefits of higher education in a school page editorial. The piece contrasts high school graduates with college graduates in job hiring and portrays a man who pursues college study to improve his career prospects and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia French
John Jones
Jim Randall
Social Visits Span Clinton to Sabula in Weekend Gatherings
A sequence of Sunday and weekend visits tied families across Clinton Sabula Mt Carroll Prophets Town and neighboring towns. Guests included C W Hogg and daughters Georgia Jeanne. Carl Luthans hosts. T C Cheatum hosts Kneal Hook Epa Hook and Roberta. Fred Hook entertained relatives Marske Geisz Ashby. Arthur Pape welcomed by Charles Segal and Katherine Segal. Reeves Kratz Donna Freeport plus Geo Balk Harlan Fulton. Frank Rush hosts Kratz Balk family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hogg
Georgia
Jeanne
Carl Luthans
Clinton
Jack French
Claude Grim
T. C. Cheatum
Kneal Hook
Epa Hook
Roberta
Bert Tiesman
Sabula
Charles Segal
Mt. Carroll
Katherine Segal
Claus Prins
Reeves Kratz
Donna
Freeport
Geo. Balk
Harlan
Fulton
Frank Rush
Kratz
Balk
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Thomson Briefs
Nina Ottery
Bert
Fon du Lac
Wis
Nellie Parsons
George Dahler
A. M. Keir
Conrad Lillie
Lockport
Frank Smith
Smith Home
Blaine Smith
Erve Neuschwanger
Orlo Smith
Paul Smith
Lloyd Smith
Will Griswold
Henry Wessell
Margaret Holm
Charles Renz
Mary Moore
Grace Moyer
Lou
Freeman Clevidence
Lanark
Ray Moyer
Allen Witmer
P.T. A
Y.C.H.S
Merle Durward
Hanley
Saskatchewan
Argo Methodist
R. H. Leitner
Ladies’ Aid
York
Harold R. Dude
Hans Calvert
Mr. Parsons
Fred Nipe
Floyd Carpenter
George Hicks
Jennie Cooper
Clarence Cooper
A. I. Robison
Mayme Mummert
Emma Stoner
Harriet Yates
Ida McCullough
Lou Moyer
Vivian Sack
Irene Foltz
Chester Sherman
Big Rock
Harriet R. Wheeler
Waterloo
W. A. Adams
Byron
Nelle Burns
Evelyn Wrede
Paxton
Nellie
Clups & Lodges
Woman's Club
Thomson Woman’s Club
Auerback
Argo 500
James Mummert
Exposition
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