Varsity Club Carnival Benefit Set For December First
A community event hosted by the Varsity Club aims to raise funds for a worthy cause. Admission includes dancing with Kay Kyser and Dick Jayne, snacks, and a raffle. proceeds support a new venture. Active patrons include Vernon Corbin and local sponsors such as Juzunson Store and Pool Hall.
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Saris
Perine
Uae
Uae Atts Tet Pet Slits Peor Scheveier
Kyverts College OF al Knowledge
Vernon Corbin
Kay Kyser
Dick Jayne King
Fen Fields
Dad Tiny Hulk
O Sha
Shower honors bridesmaid with Fulton guests
Miss a will become the bride of iver of Fulton in a kitchen shower Friday. Cutis Balk and Migs Jean ill of Fulton entertained. Guests included Desiey Dykstra Seibert Dykstra Jake Sehaver and daugh Kathryn Phylake Housenga and Pearl all of Fulton. Gifts were given and refreshments served.
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Cutis Balk
Migs Jeanill
Fulton
Dykstra of
Thomson
I Huser
Myg
Jake Vo Ga Slocum
Clinton
Ute Vos
Savanna
Mrs Fit
Gertrude Dykstra
Kt Hoogheim
Anna
Clara WH
Angeline
Clara Klav
Jay Jake Sehaver
Daugh- Kathryn
Phylake Housenga
St Pearl
Desiey Dykstra
Seibert Dykstra
Yenny
Honores Agta
Cuntis Balk
Jean Balk
Vykstra
35th Wedding Anniversary Honors Jensen Couple
Mus Hans Jensen of Arlo and his wife observed their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner and an evening of tests of honor hosted at their home. Family members, friends, and guests attended, presenting gifts and sharing memories of their long union since November 23, 1904.
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Hans Jensen
Arl
Agnes Dykstra and Lloyd Schaver to Wed on Friday
Agnes Dykstra and Lloyd Schaver plan a Friday wedding in Thomson. Miss Dykstra, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Dykstra, will wear a regal blue crepe dress with black accessories. Mr Schaver, son of Mr and Mrs Schaver of Enis ton, will wear a dark suit. Attendants include Miss Schaver of Fulton and Sabert Dykstra, a cousin. A two course luncheon will follow at the bride’s home. The ceremony will be at Thomson Methodist Church with a program and Bible dedication by Freeport Camp of Gideons.
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Agnes Tiykstry
Alps
Dewey
Ninestin
Lmed Schatver
Ried Schavar
Mig Mansaret Schaver
Fulton
The
Gloom
Sabert Dyksten
Hide
Thomsen
Chirce
Alvin Fie Jor Fulton
Dykstra
Chiss
Lodt
York Community High School
Schaver
Garden Plain
Albany
Join Deere Mow Company
Moline
Yvonne
Argo
Lewis
Ed Groharing
Hom
Mendota
Harout
Frenk Pott
Roundhouse
Clinton He Hall
Haring
Pital
Clinton
Legion Bake Sale Receipts Highlight Saturday Event
The receipts of the American Legion bake sale held Saturday at the Yasceast were acknowledged. All those who contributed pastries and goods are thanked and a follow up sale will be announced soon for the near future.
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Legion Bake
Lewin Auviliiayte
Hickl
Yasceast
Fire damages bedroom closet in Wednesday blaze
A Wednesday night fire at a George Weatherway residence on Route T71 caused smoke and chemical damage to a bedroom closet and woodwork but the house was saved thanks to quick action by the family and neighbors who alerted authorities and fetched water and a fire extinguisher. The family had just retired when smoke appeared from a clothes closet and curtain area. Firefighters arrived with water and managed to control the blaze with buckets and extinguishers. some clothing and furniture were ruined by smoke.
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George i Weatherway
Airla
Tom Ile
Ian
Gall
Marriage License Issued in Clinton Saturday
Marriage license was issued to A wa ge Tivetot Glen Sears of Thomson and Maber Riley of Clinton, Ta, at the eas thouge in Clinton last Saturday.
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Glen Sears
Thomson
Maber Riley
Clinton
Local Visit Highlights from Albany and Lanark Families
Thomson briefs Meg Williams Della Williams and Ralph wife niams of Mr Carroll and Mrs Geo Bittner of Arzo visited Albany relatives Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robertueney and Ted Turney of Chadwick visited Sunday afternoon in the Cling Wilt home. Mr and Mrs Dan Sack and ebil thven of Lanark visited Sunday with Paul Wilt ing.
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Meg
Della Williams
Ralph
Niams
Birth of Francis Joseph to Hina Tak and Fy My
Mr and Mrs Hina Tak and Fy My welcome a son born Sunday morning at home. The newborn weighed 8% ths and has been named Francis Joseph.
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Hina Tak
Fy My
Mrs. Wi
Francis Joseph
Community church notices and schedule of services
Church fairs and meetings at Fair Haven Paul Parlor and Newarder Meu the Mahemy church with district superintendent Philip Besteen. December events include Sunday school at 10 a m and Young People meeting at 7 p m Rev Sword pastor. special evening numbers by local singers. Walter E Schiel pastor at Io York Community announces services Sunday Dec 4 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 30 a m and union evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Dude to preach and attend union service. reminders for drivers to bring passengers. teachers and officials meet Friday evening at 7 25 p m. Saturday morning 9 o'clock meetings. Boy Scouts Saturday evening 7 30.
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Fair Haven Paul Parlor
Dok PuUbaduy
Newarder Meu
Mahemy Church
Quarsey Iy
Abstrict
Philip Besteen
Sumhes
Ladies Aid
A. IT Ambi
Ideal
Imeeling
Sword
Arietta Hartman
Wilt
Mow
Reiff
Lillian Cartman
Stakemiller Amit
Stakemiller
the Ideal Church
York
Walter E. Schiel
Dude
Church Of God Lester 24 Wim Jihone Service Times
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Bible study Thursday at 7 30 p m All are welcome to come and worship with us Church notices invite attendance and participation.
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Lester
Wim
Jihone
Gideon Camp to Hold Special Service at Methodist Church
Sunday services begin with Sunday school at 9 a m. At 2 45 p m the Gideon Camp of Freeport will lead a special service in the Methodist church with music and a speaker. The Gideons, an organization distributing Bibles in schools and public places, plan to honor Thomson schools. Union church services continue each Sunday night at Thomson churches. Last Sunday Rev Schiel spoke at the Baptist church. Next Sunday night the Methodist minister will speak at the Community church. Following Sunday night the Baptist minister will speak at the Methodist church. Everyone is welcome.
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Freeport
Gideons Giltun
Thomson Aud Unity
Thomson Methodist Shurch
Oelock
Stephenson
Carroll
Joe Daviens
Harold BR. Dune
Manus
Gideon Camp
Methodist
Gideons
Thomson
Union
Schiel
Baptist
Minist Oy
Sunday Services At Local Churches
The report lists Catholic Mass at S200 an A and Sunday morning services. The Baptist Rev. KR TL Seiler presides at morning worship. Sunday school held in the room with Kvoning and a union service at the Community Church led by Rey.
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TL Seiler
Kvoning
Union
the Community Church
Rey
Dude In
Argo School To Sponsor A Program On Dec 7
Argo School plans a Thursday evening program on December 7 featuring a local presentation. Organizers invite the public and students to attend, with additional details to follow.
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Argo School
Argo-Fa
Mrs Erve Martindale Confined by Illness at Home
The sick Mrs Erve Martindale remains at home due to illness.
Local Basketball Squad Opens With Thrilling Start
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith hosted a Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday honoring the birthdays of Mrs Conrad Lillie of Lockport NL Paul Smith of Argo and Mrs Smith Those present included Conrad Lillie Blaine Smith Orlo Smith Paul Smith and family plus Donald Smith and others in the Frank Smith circle
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Frank Smith
Conrad Lillie
Lockport
Paul Smith
Argo
Smith
Blaine Smith
Orlo Smith
Carroll
Paul Wilt
Donald Smith and Son
Wreck near Prophetstown claims two Clinton lives
Victor Roggendorf and Harold Goodman were among three Clinton Bridge Works employees in a crash east of Prophetstown Illinois. The truck radio is blamed for drowning train signals as a gas electric coach struck the crossing. Roggendorf and Guenther died en route. Roggendorf survived injuries.
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Victor Rogrendorf
South Fourteenth Street
Clinton
Thomson
Prophetstown
Harold C. Goodman
Victor Roggendorf
Sterling Hospital
Clarence H. Guenther
Roggendorf
Clinton Bridge Works
Mendota
In Everything We Give Thanks in Suffering
Poem of lament and faith asks how to give thanks in trials. speaker grapples with the line in everything praising God, seeking patience, grace, and trust that all events are ordered by divine will. references to sorrow, tears, humility, and the belief that God does all things well.
Thomson Woman's club backs Girl Scouts sponsorship
The Thomson Woman's Club met at Mrs Frances Hemmer's home with 12 members and three guests. They discussed sponsoring a Girl Scout movement, with Savanna leaders Mrs J P Reagan Mrs Geo Smith and Mrs Floyd Ehredt explaining duties and laws. They plan to organize a local group soon and literature is being ordered.
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Thomson Woman’s Club
Frances Hemmer
Gil Sco
M. W. Stark
Savanna
Savanna Organization
J. P. Reagan
Geo. Smith
Floyd Ehredt
Elaw
Adeline Grohming
Itty
Betty Hoy Is Honored At 18th Birthday Dinner
Miss Betty Hoy was guest of honor at a four course birthday dinner last Thursday on her 18th birthday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy. About 20 guests from Savanna attended as orange and brown color schemes and a large bouquet formed the centerpiece. She received many beautiful gifts from the guests.
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Betty Hoy
Clem Hoy
Savanna
Miss Hoy
Combined Church Services Rotate Each Sunday Evening
Combined church services occur each Sunday evening at a different local church. Pastors from the Baptist, Community, and Methodist churches take turns leading. Last Sunday was at the Baptist church with Rev. Schiel in charge. next Sunday is at the Community church with Rev. Dude. the following Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. Leitner delivering the sermon. Offerings are shared among the three churches and all are invited to attend.
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Baptist Church
Schiel
Community Church
Dude
Methodist Church
Leitner
Baptist Sharcd
Entertain In The Honor Of Son's Birthday
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Robertson hosted a birthday party last Saturday for their son Donald turning six. Guests included Lila Curley Leona Curley Ardetta Potter Arlene Potter Gladys Coon Jackie Falls Dave McWorthy Jr and Fay Potter. Donald received many gifts from the attendees.
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Gilbert Robertson
Donald
Jelo
Lila
Leona Curley
Ardetta
Arlene Potter
Gladys Coon
Jackie Falls
Dave McWorthy
Junior
Fay Potter
Rural Mail Barriers Banquet Attendees Named
Mr and Mrs Ford Grimm Mrs Gladys Cate Mary Sheridan and Lucille Stickell attended the rural mail barriers banquet at Mt Carroll on Saturday evening. Mrs George Potter and daughters Zerita and LaVonne and Mrs Helen Gaz and son Hobart visited Sunday in the Edwin Kem home at Mt Carroll.
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Ford Grimm
Gladys Cate
Mary Sheridan
Lucille Stickell
Mt. Carroll
George Potter
Zerita and
LaVonne
Helen Gaz
Hobart
Edwin Kem
Mt.Carroll
Local Club Meetings and Visits Reported
Baptist Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Harvey Marshall’s home Friday with devotional leadership by Mrs. Minnie Miller. The 500 Club gathers Friday at Mrs. J. Stickell’s home. Chat-A-While convenes Friday with Mrs. Clarence Bolhous. Argo Club to meet Thursday December 7 at Mrs. Nellie Houghton’s. picnic lunch at noon. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet Wednesday December 6 at Mrs. Tile Harney’s home with musical instrument devotionals. Virginia Howes of Savannah visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilkerson.
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Baptist Ladies” Aid
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Harvey Marshall
J.stickell
Nelle Houghton
Methodist Indies Aid Society
Hame
Tile Harney
Minnie Miller
Bible Times
Effie Doden
Louise Stark
Tillie Harney
Virginia Howes
Savanna
Harry Wilkerson
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Stick
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Emma Ese
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I Brown
Hlinola
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Lloyd Schaver
Gideon Group
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Thomson Briefs
Church of God
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Erve Martindale
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Savanna Varsity
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Ray Hook
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Lyndon
Young
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Groharing
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Lyndon Boys
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Taylor
Madaon
Sarr
Woman's Organization
Groharing Home
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Clarente Bolhous
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