Home-Coming LETTERS from Nettie E Phillips
A personal wartime letter describes routine at a home hospital. Nettie details mood swings, puzzles from The Chicago Sun, visits to shut-ins, and adjustment to rationing. She mentions a new blind couple, a minister, a paralyzed doctor recovering, and a hip injury fatality among residents. She notes lectures, a planned party at the Children’s Home, and a letter from Roas Evans in Moline hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stone
Chicago Sun
Ita
S. A
Griswolds
Irene
Roas Evans
Moline Hospital
Thomson Review
Nettie E. Phillips
Thomson Review Card of Thanks from Harriet R Wheeler
A note dated September 29 1942 from Harriet R Wheeler at 128 East Jefferson St Morton Illinois thanks the Thomson Review staff for printing a personal update. She mentions her father recovering from illness, swelling in feet and ankles, and expresses appreciation for the paper and Thomson friends. The enclosure includes 25 cents for a card of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Jefferson St
Morton
Illinois
Thomson Review
Review
Thomson
Harriet R. Wheeler
Marriage of Mrs. Sarah Dittmar and Harry Morgan
Mrs. Sarah Dittmar of Savanna and Harry Morgan of Clinton were married Saturday at Kahoka Missouri with Rev J Monroe performing the single ring service Attendants were Mrs Ella Atkins and Frank Crawford A wedding dinner followed at the Town cafe in Kahoka The couple will reside in Clinton Mr Morgan formerly of Thomson is employed at Clinton Bridge Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dittmar
Savanna
Harry Morgan
Clinton
Thomson
Kahoka
J. Monroe
Ella Atkins
Frank Crawford
iLoran
Ill
Thomson Briefs Visitors From Wisconsin In Savanna
Thomson notes record a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Fay King of LaCrosse Wisconsin and Mrs. Glen Rowley of Savanna to the Paul Lewis home for a social call recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Fay King
LaCrosse
Wis
Glen Rowley
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Juniors Present Miss Jimmy Comedy at Class Play
The junior class, directed by Miss Ritzenthaler, stages the three act farce Miss Jimmy on October 23 in a girls college dorm setting. Jimmy disguises himself to access the dorm and a ransom plot to ensure a plentiful prom, aided by Droopy the janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ritzenthaler
Jimmy
Jean Provence
Thegrls
Droopy
Mail from Ft Lewis Soldier Describes Camp Life and Travel
A 1942 letter from Rusty at Fort Lewis Washington to Sharpe Carroll recalls a 2500 mile move from Camp Forrest Tennessee. He notes cool weather Mt Rainier snow forests and hikes plus weekend visits to Tacoma Seattle and Olympia and mentions seeing sailors and fishing on the Yellowstone River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Sharpe Carroll
Harold Kenyon
Sharpe
Thomson
Camp Forrest
Tennesee
Mt. Rainier
Tennessee
Tacoma
Seattle
Olympia
Montana
Idaho
Yellowstone
Rusty
Social Notes From Savanna And Surrounding Towns
Mrs Olive HK Smith of Savanna Illinois visited the Floyd Stratton home in Batavia. Mr and Mrs William Geis of Springfield spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze. Vernon McGinty and family plan to arrive Oct 10 from Bridgeport Connecticut for a week with relatives. Gerald and Myrta Groharing hosted visits. Ringling Bros circus trip noted in Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive HK. Smith
Savanna
Ill
Batavia
Floyd Stratton
William Geis
Springfield
Adam Heinze
Vernon McGinty
Bridgeport
Conn
J. Y. Stickell
Chas. McGinty
Hubert Holland
Norman French
Martha
Ringling Bros
Davenport
Frank Brown
Woodbine
John Bonjour
Ben Stage
Shirley Stage
East Lynn
LeRoy Foltz
Gerald
Myrta Groharing
Hattie Brown
Gerald Brown
Judy
Mt. Carroll
Lydia Holy
C. J
Sunday Evening Guests from Nearby Towns
Sunday evening supper guests at the Lyle Williams home included Mrs. Weston Smith and her sons Jim and Ed from Wacker and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stage. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. John Nordhoff and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Nordhoff and their daughters who spent the day in Charlotte Ia with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Williams
Grateful thanks for summer kindness from William A. Wheeler
William A. Wheeler expresses appreciation for cards letters visits and gifts received during the summer. He thanks all for their kindness and notes it will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wheeler
Shower Honoree Receives Hankies at Friday Event
Mrs. C. Hoge hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Glenn Demaree with four tables of 500. Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Houghton first, Mrs. Marian Wheeler second, and Mrs. J. Y. Stickell. A linger of gifts and refreshments followed. Separately, Mrs. Alta Elder and Mrs. Rea Dahl of Savanna visited Mrs. Paul Lewis Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hogg
John Cooper
Glenn Demaree
Roy Houghton
Marian Wheeler
J. Y. Stick
Alta Elder
Rea Dahl
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Argo Methodist Holds Morning Service and Society Meeting
Argo Methodist Church schedules 9:30 morning worship and 10:20 Sunday school. The Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting on Wednesday October 7 at the church with a noon potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Sunday Mass Times Change at Catholic Church
The church shifts Sunday services to 8:00 a m and 9 30 a m on a rotating schedule starting October first. The Altar and Rosary Society meets today with Mrs Leo Chamberlain at Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar and Rosary Society
Leo Chamberlain
Mt. Carroll
York Community 9 30 Sunday School Election
The notice says election of officers after Sunday school this Sunday October 4 at York Community. Attendance requested for all members.
Thomson Methodist Church Service Schedule and Event
Thomson Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10 a m and 11 a m World Wide Communion Sunday with the theme The Fellowship of Suffering and Service Evening worship at 8 p m features Sermon Tapping Gods Power The W S C S meets October 7 with a covered dish dinner at noon and rag rags donations requested Pastor I A Woodrow requests contributions of rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
World Wide Communion
Fellowship of Suffering and Service
I. A. Woodrow
Baptist Church Announcement for R H Leitner Service
The report lists Rev R H Leitner as pastor with 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Sunday school The Sunday school social is planned for next Tuesday at Louis Schick home Invitations extended to all members and friends A written general interest question is requested for the question box A business meeting occurred Wednesday at Otto Switzer home The ladies aid will meet Thursday Oct 8 at Mrs Switzer s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Louis Schick
Otto Switzer
Ladies Aid
Fair Haven Service Schedule for Oct 1 8 p.m Prayer Service
Fair Haven E. E. Peacock pastor leads Thursday Oct 1 at 8 p.m. prayer service at parsonage. Sunday Oct 4 features a 10 a.m. Sunday school, a 10 55 a.m. Rally Day and a 2 p.m. communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Peacock
Parson
Sunday church services and meetings announced
Ideal Sunday school at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Harlan Spangler led the C E meeting this week. Rev Hanbecker of Lanark delivered the evening message. Rev Hoak will present the message Sunday evening October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Harlan Spangler
C. E
Hanbecker
Lanark
Hoak
Local residents share visits across Moline Rock Island and Savanna
Thomson News notes Mr. and Mrs. Harold Atherton and children from Moline spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Strubb. Thursday supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Diehl and Diana. Mrs. Lena Stagg visited Rock Island with nephew Ben Koch. Gerald Brown’s guests included Fred Sneed and Minnie Lockhart of Sterling. Pvt Donald Householder enlisted and is stationed at Camp Grant near Rockford Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Atherton
Moline
Wm. Strubb
John Carpenter
Harry Diehl
Diana
Lena Stagg
Rock Island
Ben Koch
Gerald Brown
Fred Sneed
Minnie Lockhart
Sterling
Donald Householder
Savanna
U. S. Army
Camp Grant
Rockford, Ul
Local Ailments Reported in Communities
Sick list notes Mrs Arnold Alm ill at home under a physician's care. Miss Anna Wires ill at her Savanna home unable to perform post office duties. Ed Sweitzer released from Freeport hospital and returned to Lanark. Vera Warfield back to school after illness. William Strubb ill at home. Mrs James Green ill with tooth infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Alm
Anna Wires
Savanna
Ed Sweitzer
Freeport Hospital
Lanark
Vera Warfield
William Strubb
James Green
Ruth Demarce Honored At Farewell Party
Ruth Demaree leaves for Dixon and was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs St Ores. Guests played bingo and other games with Charlene Laurson winning prizes. A going away gift and refreshments of apple salad cookies and hot chocolate were shared by attendees including Gayle Grimm Janibelle Beck Charlene Larson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores
Arla
Janibelle Beck
Charlene — Larson
Ruth Demaree
Ruth
Schick
Demaree
Ruth Demarce
Dixon
Mra St. Orea
Charlene Laurson
Gayle Grimm
Charlene Larson
Joan
Irene Zenk
Joan Wilt
Lola Grimm
Johnnie Murray
Darren
Helen Creighton
Janice
Junior
Georgie St. Ores
Local Homes Undergoing Paint Work and New Chicken Houses
A. E. Sheridan and W. A. Adams are having their homes painted. New chicken houses have been built at the Wesley Knes farm and the W. Kier residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sheridan
W. A. Adams
Wesley Knes
W. Kier
Ellis couple attends Lyons wedding of Howard Coon
Mr and Mrs Earl F Ellis recently attended the wedding of her brother Howard Coon of Lyons Iowa to Miss Marion Prims. Howard formerly resided in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl F. Ellis
Howard Coon
Lyons, Ia
Marion Prims
Howard
Thomson
Hennepin Canal Restocked To Boost Game Fish
Alinde Department of Conservation crews restocked the Hennepin Canal with two year old bass calfish and sunfish in the canal and nearby streams. The fish will spawn next spring helping maintain a steady supply of game fish in this heavily fished waters. The canal has long been a popular fishing destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Canal
Alinde Department of Conservation
Smaltz Completes Training At Lubbock Air School
Student Officer Edward Jr. Smaltz of Norman French and Mrs. French reports to the Lubbock Army Flying School Texas for final pilot training. He will finish a program started in May at Corsicana and continued at Randolph Field and upon graduation receive silver wings and active duty assignment with an air force unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jr. Smaltz
Norman French
Lubbock Army Flying School
Lubbock
Tex
Army Air Forces
Lieut
Smelta
Corsicana
Randolph Field
Air Force
Dinner Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Atherton
Thomson Briers visited Mr and Mrs Lester Vance of Goose Lake Illinois on Thursday evening for dinner with Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton.
85 Dwellings Registered Monday by Thomson Ladis
The first registration of landlords in the Savanna Clinton defense rental area shows 85 dwelling units registered in Thomson on Monday. Eight are rentals or single rented rooms. seven are rooming houses tourist cabins and trailer camps. Landlords may still register at the Savanna office through Oct 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Defense Rental Office
J. Y. Stickell
Ed Andring
Charles McGinty
K. Bb. Carpenter
Savanna-Clinton
Savanna
Local Births Add Several New Arrivals Across Mendota and Savanna
Supt Harold Elliott and wife welcome Terry Lee their 10th son born Tuesday at Mendota hospital. Chesley Mills and wife San Francisco announce twins Patricia and Peter born September 21 with weights 4 pounds 2 ounces and 6 pounds 1 ounce. Raymond Dean and wife welcome daughter Cheryl Ann born early Sunday at her sister’s Savanna home. Earl Diephuis welcomed a daughter on September 20 at Jane Lamb hospital. Don Yachik and wife Savanna report a son born Saturday evening at Jane Lamb hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elliott
Mendota Hospital
Mendota
Terry Lee
Chesley Mills
San Francisco
Cal
Patricia
Peter
Mills
Meredith Alleman
Thomas
Geo. St. Ores
Raymond Dean
Wilmer LaChelle
Savanna
Cheryl Ann
Dean
Virginia Morgan
Thomson
Earl Diephuis
Jane Lamb Hospital
Farewell Party Honors Ruth Demaree Guest Charlene Larson
Miss Thelma Schick hosted a Brownies farewell for Ruth Demaree. Charlene Larson attended as a guest. Games produced scores with Joan Wilt winning first prize and Janibelle Becklow a prize. Demaree received a group gift. Refreshments included sandwiches crackers ice cream cake and sweet cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Schick
Harry Diehl
Ruth Demaree
Charlene Larson
Joan Wilt
Janibelle Becklow
Miss Demaree
Girl Scouts Meet. members earn badges and plan hikes
Seven girls attended the Girl Scouts meeting Tuesday afternoon. Marion Blodgett earned a game badge while Vivian Wheeler and Eleanor Stearns completed housekeeping badges. Report by Eleanor Stearns. The Thomson 500 club meets today with Mrs. Harry Diehl. Officers elected for Chat-a-White club: Bertha Grimm president, Helen Beck vice president, Marjorie Stage secretary and treasurer. New names for the secret sisters were drawn. last year’s group disclosed. refreshments served. The final meeting of the year will be in October with Mrs. Ted Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Marion Blodgett
Vivian Wheeler
Eleanor Stearns
Leota Holland
Bertha Grimm
Helen Beck
Marjorie Stage
Ted Storm
Argo 500 club winners and upcoming hostesses
Mrs. Amy Lewis hosted the Argo 500 club last Thursday with first prize to Mrs. Hortense Nipe, second to Mrs. Evelyn Welch, and third to Mrs. Roy Houghton. Leila Johansen and Hazel Stage are scheduled as hostesses for events on Thursday October 8. The local chapter awaits yard goods for upcoming garment cutting and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lewis
Hortense Nipe
Evelyn Welch
Roy Houghton
Leila Johansen
Military Promotions And Inductions Reported
Staff Sgt. B. G. Brown has been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant while stationed near New Caledonia. Glen Bonjour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bonjour, passed his physical in Chicago and will report in 14 days for induction. Dwight Brown’s transfer from Fort Bragg to Camp Forrest puts him as a hospital patient there. Glen Leavens completed navy induction exams, while Glen Potter failed his physical in Chicago and must report for possible reassignment. Louis Kradle departs for army induction next week. Pete Kauffman, recently joining the Marines, heads to San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Brown
New Caledonia
Glen Bonjour
Paul Bonjour
Chicago
Hattie Brown
Dwight
Fort Bragg
N. C
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Glen Leavens
Floyd Leavens
U. S. Navy
Glen Potter
Louis Kradle
Matt Kradle
Chadwick
Army
Pete Kauffman
Marines
San Diego
Calif
Infant Johnson Funeral Held in Batavia Cemetery
Private funeral services were conducted September 28 in East Batavia Cemetery for the infant first child of Mr and Mrs Charles J Johnson of Batavia. The mother Hazel Stratton. The baby died Sunday night September 27 at St Joseph Hospital Aurora Ml.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Batavia
Soft
Charles J. Johnson
Batavia
Hazel Stratton
St. Joseph Hospital
Aurora
Stork Shower Honors Foley Couple at Savanna Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Boylan and son, Mr and Mrs Ross Boylan and Mrs Oscar Kraft of Thomson, Mr and Mrs Omar Ketchum of Savanna attended a stork shower Sunday at the Mike Foley home in Savanna in honor of Mr and Mrs Raymond Foley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Boylan
Ross Boylan
Oscar Kraft
Thomson
Omar Ketchum
Savanna
Mike Foley
Raymond Foley
Local social notes reach across Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Forrest Eslinger and Jaclyn Ann of Chadwick visited Mrs Eslinger’s parents Mr and Mrs Justice Prins in Savanna for Sunday supper. Wm Bush attended the Ringling Bros circus in Davenport on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Behr who had been living in Moline moved to Clinton IA. Mr and Mrs Chester Faulkner and their son moved Saturday to the Timmons apartment house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn Ann
Chadwick
Carroll County Red Cross to Produce 400 Kit Bags
Carroll County chapter launches a county project to assemble 400 kit bags at one dollar each. Organized by Mabel C. Greve, the effort invites churches clubs and individuals to contribute materials and labor for wartime comfort kits destined for overseas service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Missing duck boats found afloat after high water
Local hunters reported two boats and a platform missing on Tuesday night. An intensive search recovered the boats about two miles from the original site, anchored to a platform, as rising water apparently floated the setup away and jeopardized the duck hunting season.
Amicus Club Elects Officers At Savanna Meeting
Miss Louella Weidman was elected president of the Amicus club at the first meeting of the year held Monday at Mrs. W. W. Hollister’s home in Savanna. Miss Mildred Withhart was elected secretary and Miss Louise Weidman treasurer. Glen Leavens left Tuesday for navy induction final exams and will receive a gift subscription to Mrs. M. F. Lawler Jr.'s Review sent to 108 F Street S. E. Auburn Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Weidman
Amicus Club
W. W. Hollister
Savanna
Mildred Withhart
Louise Weidman
Glen Leavens
U.S. Navy
Frank Brown
M. F. Lawler, Jr
F. Street
S. E
Auburn
Wash
Local residents visit and guests share meals Sunday
The Kness family of Chadwick Malvern and Morrison hosted visitors this weekend. Grace Moyer and daughter Lou joined Ray Moyer in Savanna for supper. Lauren Mitchell, working in Decatur Illinois, spent the weekend with Cecil Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kness
Chadwick
John Kness
Malvern
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Adam Kness
Grace Moyer
Lou
Ray Moyer
Savanna
Lauren Mitchell
Decatur
Cecil Mitchell
Harry Morgan
Clinton
Jay
Ray Morgans
Paul Bonjour
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Pine St
Maywood
Thomson Briefs
C. Hoge
Argo Methodist
York
Fair Haven
Thomson News
Thomson Ladis
Harl Johnson
Robert Stage
Rock Insland
Roy Hettman
Eliabeth Heitman
Ray Machael
Jake DeVries
Frank Potter
Albert Prins
Dave Geerts
Albany
Hubert Williams
Burton
Rockford
Dan Sack
Daughiters
Willard Ballard
Herman Thompson
Shirley
Maxine
Carl Johansen
Carl Robinson
Pearl Gilson
Gerald Printy
Frank Boylan
Polo
Joe Rice
Martin Bahnsen
Carl Peterson
Norman Stickell
Marie
Crail Manor
Hanover
Justice Prins
East Savanna
Fay Groharing
Attite
Washington
Bill Wagner
Caughter
Timmons
Wm. Hawk
Here
Lizzie Dawes
Lena
County Fire Defense Committee
E. W. Lehmann
Agricultural Engineering
University of
Ilinois
Cecil Frosch
Brett
Bob
B R. Lewis
W. M. Tucker
Brownie
Thomson 500 Club
Argo 500
Hazel Stage
York Reading Circle
Argo
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