Grade News Highlights From Wilder School Briefs
Fats and Bob JSeegal plan to leave for Satd Ridge school while Cevelia Hawk was absent this week. Fourth graders Donald Frazier Jeanne Hoge Billy King and Margaret Smith scored hundred in six weeks spelling test. Kimmy Segal missed Tuesday and Wednesday from third grade. Mrs Neltie Hastings will spend Thanksgiving weekend with friends in Sterling and Rock Falls. Avis Williams from Champaign visited Wednesday. Fifth and sixth graders closed spelling contest with Maurice Bolhous team winning. Fifth grade performed The Courtship of Miles Standish for eighth graders. Cecile Williams to spend the interim in Dixon. Upper grades watched The Story of Light. Seventh grade studies Mexico. eighth grade finished Illinois books. Christmas seals distributed to pupils selling them. Awards offered for sale milestones. Reporters Allen Sikkema and Arlene St Ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
Bob Jseegal
Cevelia Hawk
Donald Frazier
Jeanne Hoge
Billy King
Margaret Smith
Kimmy Segal
Neltie Hastings
Sterling
Rock Falla
Avis Williams
Champaign
Allen Sikkema
Arlene St. Ores
Bristol School to Present Three Act Play in Gym Dec 7
Parents and students present two three act plays at the Bristol gym on December 2 with special music between acts by local talent. Fixin Aunt Fanny is a farce about Boyd's wedding ring debt, Toby the best man, and a family heirloom punch bowl. Expect nonstop laughter. admission 25 and 10 cents. Cast details appear in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol School
Fanny
Boyd
Toby
Tts
Thanksgiving visitors and births in Argo area
Guests in the Charles Sack home for Thanksgiving include Phineas Bashaw and son Vernon Lanark Emma Van Buskirk Clarence Van Buskirk William and Wayne East Chadwick. Alvin Mook and wife welcomed a 7 and a half pound baby boy Monday evening. Lloyd Smith hosts Baptist Ladies aid Friday. An all day meeting is planned. Walter Severasce Chas Sack and Vivian joined Harriett Yates for supper Tuesday. Cattle Feeders banquet attended by Fred Nipe Joe Melendy Rudolph Holm Fred Peters Charles Sack and Joe Larson in Lanark Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sack
Phineas Bashaw
Vernon
Lanark
Emma van Buskirk
Clarence van Buskirk
William and
Wayne East
Chadwick
Alvin Mook
Lloyd Smith
Bern
Walter Severasce
Chas. Sack
Vivian
Harriett Yates
Fred Nipe
Joe Melendy
Rudolph Holm
Fred Peters
Joe Larson
Cattle Feeders Association
Jenkins Visit Includes Weekend Stay and Chicago Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jenkins visited over Saturday night and Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jenkins. Mrs. Bill Jenkins remained until Wednesday then went to Aurora to visit her parents and was joined by her husband. On Thursday the group went to Chicago to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jenkins
C. H. Jenkins
Aurora
Chicago
Thomson Briefs and Local Hi-Lights from Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis visited with Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer on Sunday. Chester Sherman plans pie in with friends. C W Hackett, from Winchester IL, reports he is towed to Cleveland D. Harriet Zugechwerdt of Chadwick stayed with Lois Hunt overnight, then called on Mrs KK Carpenter. Toulon school heating plant malfunction left Miss Zugechwerdt enjoying a vacation this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
C. W. Hackett
Winchester
Cleveland
Harriet Zugechwerdt
Chadwick
Lois Hunt
Kk. B. Carpenter
Toulon
Miss Zugechwerdt
Among The Sick Among The Sick Reported Partial Improvement
Fragmented note reports Adams of Paw Paw showing slight improvement under care. Mesa Welte remains unchanged versus friends’ wishes. Mrs Cecull Petti eae is secured for care. Delia Ripe shows movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie Adams
Paw Paw i
Mesa Welte
Naver
Chas. Pettieae Cecull
P T A Schedules WLS Talent Show Tryouts in York
P T A sponsors a three night WLS Community Talent Show December 17 18 19 with tryouts held December 9 10 at Thomson York gym. Auditions seek guitar banjo fiddle harmonica and vocal acts plus square dance groups and impersonators of radio stars. Local artists from nearby communities urged to audition and perform in the Prairie Farmer WLS program style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bio Prairie Farmer
WLS
Old Time Square
Yok Pta
Hia -Vicinity
Jand
Prairie
WLS Community Service
Georgie Gobel
Henry
the Lazy Farmer
Ma Smithers
Joe Kelley
Jackie Holden
Prairie Ramblers
Hoosier Hot Shots
Pasty Montana
Red Foley
Skyland Scotty
Arkie
York H
Tyou
Christmas tree event planned for Main Street shops
A plan for a Yuletide celebration on Main Street includes a large Christmas tree and smaller trees in front of stores. Bante Claus is expected to visit with hundreds of candy boxes for the children, with the event requiring some effort but promising pleasant, shared joy for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bante Claus
Interest Grows in York Basketball This Season
York cagers draw stronger fan support this year with higher early attendance. Fans favor a winning home team, and enthusiasm rises as the squad hopes to win more than half their games. Fans plan to travel with the team to Elizabeth tonight for the varsity contest against Elizabeth High School. David Switzer acts as press agent, pushing publicity. Season ticket sales were sturdy a week ago, and remaining tickets offer savings for those attending all home games. Ben Walling orders a new sign for Ben's Cafe, with Savanna lettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cagers
Elizabeth J
Elizabeth High School
David Switzer
Atso
Review Booked Four Sales For Printing Tuesday
The Review office booked the printing of four sales on Wednesday. Gordon J. Smith and L. R. Drury sent copy and their bills will be printed this week. Arth ur Church and Louie Starkall signified intentions of having sale, bills rowed shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon J. Smith
L. R. Drury
Arthur Church
Louie Starkall
McGinty to Leave for Philippines December 18
Richard McGinty of Fort Des Moines will visit relatives in Washington and New York until about December 18, then sail via the Panama Canal toward the Philippine Islands for a three year assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McGinty
Fort Des
Moines
Chas. McGinty
Washington, D.C
New York
Panama Canal
Philippine Islands
Church Activities Include Sermon, Bazaar, and Socials
Sunday services at 10 08 and 11 00 mark a busy church schedule with Christian Endeavor led by Dorothy Hogg and a sermon topic Faith for Stormy Weather for next Sunday. A church bazaar and chicken dinner will be held in the annex on Wednesday December 2 with tickets 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Men will gather for a wood cutting bee Friday at John Wordhot place, leaving town at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Dorothy Hogg
Endeavor
Catholic and Methodist Services Schedule
Regular Catholic services at 8 a.m. and Methodist services led by Rev. Harold R. Dude with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League 7 20 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Smith Farm Sale Planned for December 8
George J. Smith issued sale bills for a farm sale set for December 8, to be listed under the public sale heading. The sale advertisement will appear in next week's edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Smith
Conrad Lillies Move To Galesburg
Mr and Mrs Conrad Lillie and daughter Jean moved last Friday to Galesburg where the former is employed by the Midwest Stamping and Enameling company which is moving to that place from Morrison Their address is 1116 Beecher Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Lillie
Jean
Galesburg
Midwest Stamping and Enameling Company
Morrison
Beecher Avenue
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Tousley Family
Mrs. Mary Tousley entertained her children and many guests at a Thanksgiving dinner held at her home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shana and family of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tousley and family of Rock Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tousley, and Elsie Cecil and Lloyd Tousley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tousley
Walter Shanafelt
Morrison
Clarence Tousley
Rock Falls
Ernest Tousley
Elsie, Cecil
Lloyd Tousley
Smith and Goble Families Dine With Ashbys at Carroll
Mr and Mrs G A Smith and daughter Margaret will dine with Mr and Mrs Glen Ashby at Carroll Mr and Mrs Glen Goble and their children Lois Blair of Elmhurst will also be guests in the Ashby home and stay the rest of the week in the Alfred Smith home. The P F T A Mothersingers meet for practice next Monday at 3 30 in the primary room at the grade school. Strong attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Goble
Carroll
G. A. Smith
Margaret
Glen Ashby
PF. T. A
Crade School
Births report details several November 23 dates
A daughter Roberta Louise born Saturday November 23 to Mr and Mrs Richard Williams at the home of Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs Jor Kauffman. Mr and Mrs Alvin Hook have a son born Monday November 23 at Deaconess hospital in Eveeport. A daughter Loic Joanne born November 23 to Mr and Mrs Henry Faber of Fulton. Mrs Fatet and daughter of Mr and Mrs Tovis Huizenga. A son John Mack born November 19 to Mr and Mrs Francis McCombie of Savana. Mr McCombie played on the Thomson ball team years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Louise. Wax
Richard Williams
Alvin Hook
Deaconess Hospital
Eveeport
Loic Joanne
Henry Faber
Fnlton
Fatet &, S
John Mack
Francis McCombie
Savana
McCombie
Thomson
Skaters Busy as Rink Work Progresses
Walter Switzer led a Saturday effort to finish the skating rink. The site will be flooded soon with extra water to improve the surface, giving Thomson skaters a first rate spot for the pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Switzer
Thomson
Jack Warfield Recalls Duck Hunting Tales Along River
Jack Warfield spent Tuesday afternoon near Savanna along the river and regaled friend Bob Lewis with hunting and trapping experiences this fall. Warfield reports very good luck and listeners note his enthusiasm as he recalls his day afield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warfield
Thomson
Bob Lewis
Savanna
Jack
Bob
Birthday fete for Margaret Smith at home
Margaret Smith celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon with friends at her home. The children enjoyed themselves, and Margaret received many gifts as her mother Mrs. G A Smith served refreshments.
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Margaret Smith
G. A. Smith
Margaret
Fixes Up Town Garage for Hot Stove League
Town builds upgrades to former Sovenson garage for winter league activities. John Ashpole MA oversees taxed operation and invites township taxpayers to visit the new township building, offering a winter work program and suitable boxes for repayment of fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashpole
John
Sovenson
Ducks Go Like Hot Cakes With Williams And Potter
Ducks for Thanksgiving Day went to townspeople Tuesday night as George Potter and Vernon Williams drew numbers from one to fifteen and announced a free duck in the hat. The supply dwindled as ducks were awarded, while Potter bragged of working with his wife to prepare them, though live birds were delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Potter
Vernon Williams
George
December 3 PTA meeting at Thomson High Gym
December 3 PTA session set for 7 30 PM at the Thomson High School gymnasium with speaker Mrs Harned wife of the Confederate minister in Clinton IA The post office hours 8 30 to 10 PM and banks and schools observe Thanksgiving closures The program includes Dr Meyers health authority talk and a Hominy Institute display a prayer by Rev Harold R Dude of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Venius
Harned
Confrate
Clinton
Meyers
Milneis jEsmery Institute
Harold R. Dude
Albany
Methodist Church
Former Thomson Man Wins Acclaim As Safe Auto Driver
Glen G. Searing profiles Bob Lewis, a former Thomson boy and acclaimed Jacksonville driver with 26 years behind the wheel and over 1,850,000 miles without an accident. He notes winter radiator issues and promotes safe driving gear from Lew Motor Co, including heaters, defrosters, and radiator covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lewis Molar Co
Jacksonville
Lly
Florida
Georwia
Local clubs host Christmas event and safety award mix
The Methodist Itelic plans a Brenneman Ball exchange of ten cent Xmas gifts and lunch. Mrs. Fred Peters entertained the Gien G. Searing group. Searing, lauded as Florida’s safest driver by the A A A, faced a contested designation due to earlier service deemed ineligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenneman
Fec
Fred Peters
Gien G. Searing
du{500 Club
Jval Engineering & Construction
Dorothy Company
Holm
Cora Kauffman
Willier
Acme Holm
Searing
Florida
American Automobile Association
E. Screven Bond
New York
C. I. T. Corporation
Mr. Searing
New York City
United States Army
Seering
Jacksonville
Glen G. Searing
Miami Road
W. J. Cozens, Jr
St. Augusttine
Bazaar and Chicken Dinner At Christian Church
Members of the TNT club and the Ladies Aid sponsor a bazaar and chicken dinner at the Christian church next Wednesday December 2. A variety of beautiful and useful articles will be on sale and the ladies invite all to come and look over them. Dinner tickets are 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNT Club
Ladies’ Aid of the
Christian Church
Christian’ Church
Red Cross Solicitors Call On Locals This Week
Under Mrs R J Houghton chairmanship solicitors are calling on residents for Red Cross donations. Eight local young ladies canvas the area while two from Argo cover Argo territory. Named workers include Virginia French Eleanor Stage Beverly Kraft Lena Stribbean Demuaree Zerita Potter Doro by Lewis and Dimmick. Mrs J Fred Nipe and Vivian Sack lead Argo soliciting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Houghton
Red Cross
Argo
Virginia French
Eleanor Stage
Beverly Kraft
Lena Stribbean Demuaree
Zerita Potter
Doro
Lewis
Dimmick
J .Fred Nipe
Vivian Sack
Thanksgiving Holiday Observed In York Homes Report
The Thanksgiving day is observed across York as relatives gather for large dinners. The issue highlights visiting guests and festive planning, inviting readers to share Thanksgiving tales for next week. A favorite dish suggests squash halves filled with homemade sausage baked to a consumer’s delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
A&r
Lynn Morgan
Thanksgiving Day at Ben Stare Home
Mr and Mrs Ben Stare entertain their guests today their children Mr and Mrs Robert Stace and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Stare and Robert Stare of Rock Island and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer of Mermisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL Children Home
BEN Stage Home
Ben Stare
Robert Stace
Paul Stare
Robert Stare
Rock Island
Kenneth Kemmer
Mermisen
SAWWMILI TO MOVE BACK TO SAVANNA
Cozens First Choice for safety conference and judge chair Asher Frank state safety director leads. Mr Searing, praised as outstanding safe driver, noted without accidents. AA A rules debate cited. Plan to move back to Savanna for a period, with trips to New York and Galena wood crews, then winter in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozens
Ciekt
Asher ‘Frank
Searing
France
United States
New York
Galera Woods
Savanna
Fred Doden
Wood
Rome
Galena
Thomdengths
New Jersey
Arnold Bronken
Webster Lumber Co
Gaiena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Argo FA Briefs
Will Jenkins
Thomson Briefs
Elmer Davis
Mrs. Allen Witmer
Mrs. Chester Sherman
P-T.a
York Gym
Elizabeth
Ben Walling
Ben
Review
McGinty
Philipfine
John Wordhot
Baptist
Ladies Aid
Roy Heitman
Louis Schick
Conrad Lillies
Duck Hunter
Williams
Potter
The
Parent- Teachers Association
Parent Teachers Association
York Township
Sual
Parents of
Y. C. H.S. Gym. Thomson, Ill
Dorothy Mrs. Randolph
Mr. Randolph
Aunt Fanny Boyd Macon Toby Sullivan
Audrey Nelson Bloodhound Bailey Eisenheimer
Claudelle Janet Reed
Mary Prins
Mrs. Deets
Mr. Deets
Lester Grim Eilen Cheatum
Norman Stickell
Kermit Lash
Mary Kness
Laurence Halfman
Claude Grim
Betty Swett
Frances Prins
Randolph Country Home
Gladys D. Cooper
Lew Motor Co
RED Cross Solicitors
Sawwmili
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