York Community High School Honor Roll and Notes
The Thomason Illinois paper lists York Community High School first six weeks honor roll led by Jean Rawlins and Kathleen Isenhart with many others named. It notes a superior assembly by Carl Burgess and Andy McCarthy, a humorous dog Brownie, a band trip to Rockford to hear The President's Own Marine Band, and that report cards went out.
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York Community High School
Thomason
Illinois
Jean Rawlins
Kathleen Isenhart
John Halfman
Janet Carpenter
Dorothy Prins Elynor Stagg
Virginia French
Frances Robinson
Jean Demaree
Melva Holmquist
Eloise Dykstra
Betty Hoy
Ruth Cooper Zerita Potter
Fern Holmquist
Lester Grim
Betty Swett
Arlene St. Ores
Arlene Smith
Emma Boylan
Beverly Kraft
Bob Rawlins
Carl Burgess
Andy McCarthy
Brownie
Wayne Ashby
Dan Dunn
Thomson
Rockford
U. S. Marine Band
School Enrollment and Activities Noted in September
Sept 6 and Sept 26 enrollment lists show pupils across grades including Clara Belle Miner Alyce Jobe Lucille Geiger Viola Miner Ma tie Geiger Alfred Geiger Mary Miner Joseph Geiger and new entrants Annabelle Aitken Virgil Aitken Harriett Aitken Maxine Aitken. Activities include construction work weekly quilt project with red white cloth, Hallowe en program planned Oct 31, and perfect attendance honorees Joseph Geiger Mary Miner Viola Miner Lucille Geiger Clara Belle Miner Alfred Geiger.
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Our School
Clara Belle Miner
Alyce Jobe
Lucille Geiger
Viola Miner
Matie Geiger
Alfred Geiger
Mary Miner
Joseph Geiger
Annabelle Aitken
Virgil Aitken
Harriett Aitken
Maxine Aitken
Viola Mince
Viola
Local Health Notes From Savannah Area
Mrs. Joe Wilt improved after illness. Mrs. Ella Newell remains very ill. Mrs. Ray Brenneman had flu but is better. Arthur Robison to return home from Mercy hospital Clinton later this week, improved. Mrs. Martin M. Bielema of Fulton underwent major surgery in Jane Lamb hospital and is recovering as expected. Mrs. Louis Daehler of Lanark slightly improved from serious illness in Freeport Deaconess hospital. Ray Rupple discharged from Savanna city hospital after weeks with a broken leg. Richard George ill with severe cold and teething trouble. Wm. Saffer of Morrison underwent emergency surgery in Jane Lamb hospital and is in critical condition.
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Joe Wilt
Ella Newell
Ray Brenneman
Arthur Robison
Argo
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Martin M. Bielema
Fulton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Louis Daehler
Lanark
Freeport
Ray Rupple
Savanna City Hospital
Richard George
Veneta Hicks
Wm. Saffer
Morrison
Opening Day Duck Hunting Prospects in This Vicinity
Duck hunters in the area anticipate good prospects for the Illinois opening day on Saturday October 15. Warm recent weather delayed northern migrations but high Mississippi water October floods ponds in Carroll County ensuring ample shooting sites this fall. Wisconsin hunters report few ducks as northern flights await colder weather and end of their season approaches.
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Venus
Bove
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Carroll County
School band director to lead trip for Marine Band concert
Miss Beth Hower leads the local school band to Rockford next Monday for a concert by the U S Marine Band, a privilege for the group and its players.
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Beth Hower
Rockford
U. S. Marine Band
Charivari Newlyweds Geisz Honored by Friends
Mr and Mrs William Geisz were celebrated Saturday evening near Chadwick by a group of 25 or 26 friends with a monetary gift. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Harold Witt, who later visited Mr and Mrs George Lueders and Mr and Mrs John Lueders in Clinton.
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William Geisz
Chadwick
Harold Witt
George Lueders
Mr. Lueders
John Lueders
Clinton
Last Rites for David Reiff Held at Dutchtown Church
Funeral services for David Reiff were held at the Dutchtown Brethren church with Dr. W S Bell officiating. Casket bearers included Voyle Provant and Andrew Miller. Burial followed in Dutchtown Cemetery. Reiff, born near Clear Spring Maryland, died Oct 4 1938 at age 65 years 7 months. He married Emma Martin in 1893 and left seven grandchildren among his survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reiff
Dutchtown
Harvey Plock
Harmon Stakemiller
David B. Reiff
Israel
Elizabeth Reiff
Clea Spring
Maryland
Alvin
Thomson
Ill
Emma K. Martin
Alvin Reiff
Abe Reiff
Milledgeville
Clair Cunningham
Green Castle
Card of Thanks from the Reiff families
We express our deepest gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and bereavement. Appreciation goes to the many who sent floral offerings to Mr. and Mrs. Abe Reiff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reiff and family, Mrs. Emma Reiff.
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Abe Reiff
Alvin Reiff
Emma Reiff
Thomson Womans Club at County Federated Convention
Local Thomson women attend the County Convention of Federated Women clubs today at the Community church in Savanna. Jean Demaree will perform a clarinet solo for the Thomson club. Attendees include Mesdames Eugene Murray Henry Strauch Leonard Stave Glenn Demaree and Miss Jean Demaree. Mr and Mrs Amos Burkholder of Coleta visited Allen and Mrs Witmer Monday. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of Morrison.
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Thomson Woman's Club
Federated Woman's Clubs
Savanna
Jean Demaree
Thomson Club
Mesdames
Eugene Murray
Henry Strauch
Leonard Stave
Glenn Demaree
Amos Burkholder
Coleta
Allen Witmer
Carl Miller
Morrison
Federated Women's Clubs
Mt. Morris
E. O. Hemmer
Harriet Wheeler
Notre Dame Cathedral
Fred Miller
Lorado Taft
Chester Sherman
Annie Laurie
Baptist Church Sets Morning Worship and Sunday School
The church announces morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Leitner with Sunday school for all. A Sunday school social is hosted tonight by Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman. The Livewire class meets next Tuesday at the Dan Sack home in Morrison. Ladies aid gathers this afternoon at the Will Griswold home.
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Baptist Yia
Leitner
Roy Heitman
Dan Sack
Morrison
Ladies’ Aid
Will Griswold
Harold R. Dude Service Schedule Opens Sunday
Pastor Harold R. Dude invites all to Sunday school at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with a welcoming message for everyone.
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Harold R. Dude
Fair Haven church schedule with services
Rev. Paul Farley leads prayer meeting at 8 00 p m in the church. Sunday school starts at 10 00 a m followed by an 11 00 a m preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven
Paul Farley
Laymen Speak on Christianity in York Community Service
David F. Warner, minister, urges unity as he reflects on Johannine themes and warns of division in the church. The notice promotes 10:30 a.m. public worship with sermon Salvaging Our Belief and an informal installation of church workers. A 9:30 a.m. Sunday school features Mrs. Hemmer's girls class and a large youth choir. Men are asked to note October 26 for an evening with the pastor.
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Stanley Jones
Sunday Services and Young People's Meeting Schedule
Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Young People's meeting at 7:00 p m. Evening service at 7:30 p m. Harry Isenhart led the Young People's meeting this week. Special numbers included vocal solo by Carol Spangler and a vocal duet by Mrs Sword and Mrs Stake Miller with Arletta Hartman at the piano. Come to Ideal You are always welcome.
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Harry Isenhart
Umbers
Carol Spangler
Sword
Mrs. Stakemiller
Arletta Hartman
Ideal
Virginia Morgan and Charles Edward Howes Tie Nup In Maquoketa
Miss Virginia Morgan daughter of Harry Morgan and Charles Edward Howes son of Mr and Mrs Charles Howes of Savanna were married Saturday afternoon Oct 8 in Maquoketa Iowa Justice Clifford Miller officiated in a single ring ceremony attended by Mrs Henry Fiser and Miss Eugénia ONeil The couple will reside on a Savanna area farm.
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Virgina Morgan
Harry Morgan
Charles Edward Howes
Charles Howes
Savanna
Maquoketa
Clifford Miller
Henry Fiser
Eugénia Oneil
Baby born to Mr and Mrs John Greve in Clinton
Mr and Mrs John Greve of Andover Iowa are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday October 12 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Mrs Greve was formerly Miss Erma Switzer of Fulton She is a granddaughter of Mrs Rachel Switzer of this place and has many other relatives here
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John Greve
Andover
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Greve
Erma Switzer
Fulton
Rachel Switzer
Former Fair Haven Resident Dies in Dixon
Jerry Wentling, born March 18 1869 and aged 69, a former Fair Haven resident who later lived near Ideal, died Wednesday morning in Dixon. He is survived by a wife Nellie Olds of Thomson, a daughter, two grandchildren, and his prior wife Lavina Senneff preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday in Dixon with burial in Fair Haven cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wentling
Fair Haven
Mr. Wentling
Dixon
Ideal
Lavina Senneff
Nellie Olds
Thomson
Fair Haven Cemetery
Reading Circle Meets Tonight at Mrs Grace Seim Home
The York Teachers' Reading Circle convenes this Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs Grace Seim. Members are urged to attend and participate in the discussion.
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York Teachers’ Reading Circle
Grace Seim
Oyster Supper Hosts Gathered in Monmouth Area
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Rawlins and family with several relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rawlins Sr. for an oyster supper Saturday evening at the Rawlins home in Monmouth area.
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Kyle Rawlins
Vernon Rawlins
Sarah Densmore
Monmouth
Jennie Lowery
Herbert Rawlins, Jrr
Maomb
H. L. Rawlins
Local Chevrolet Dealers Meet in Davenport
Paul Lewis and Robert Lewis attended a Davenport district dealer meeting for the 1090 model cars. The afternoon program at Capitol theatre included entertainment by roller skaters, dancers, a 12 member Tri-City Catholic Choral group, and a luncheon. Cars will be on public display Oct 22. Frank B. Dunshee of Des Moines Illinois died Tuesday after a long legal career and civic involvement.
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Paul Lewis
Robert Lewis
F. L. Stagg
Davenport
Capitol Theatre
Masonic Temple
Tri- City
Prizes Listed for Farmers Institute in December
The Carroll County Farmers Institute in Thomson will hold its annual meeting December 9 and 10 with cash prizes across many crops and foods. Prizes include corn ears hybrid and white, oats and wheat samples, potatoes, cereals, soy and alfalfa hay, quilts, baked goods, candy, and Kerr jar premiums for fruit and vegetables. The event invites county participation and showcases multiple divisions including Household Science with cakes cookies doughnuts and other baked goods.
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Farmers’ Institute of
Carroll County
Thomson
Institute
Kerr Jar Company
School News Reports A Busy Week Of Activities
Eight new library books for every room and daily fire drills mark fire prevention week. Students perform a Monday high school show while the U S Marine Band trip is planned for Rockford. Report cards arrive Friday. Notes mention various students, lessons, posters, reading club, honor roll names, and two visitors Ruth Demaree and Arla St Ores.
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Rockford
U. S. Marine
Martha French
Sylvia Dykstra
Donald Ashby
Dickie Stagg
G. T
B. H
Arla Brown
Oscar Sweeley
B. M. Everett Wilt
Darlene Ashby
Shirley Temple
J. D
L. L
Morrie
Joe Isenhart
Joe
Merle Cate
Bob Heusinkveld
Kenneth Gablin
Geneva Imel
Helen Creighton
Junior St. Ores
Reading Circle
Grandmother
Billy and Frisky
Mickey Mouse
Elephant
Ruth Demaree
Arla St. Ores
Gala Event Planned at Methodist Church October 19
The Thomson Woman's club hosted a meeting at Mrs E O Hemmer's home with talks on Notre Dame Cathedral and Lorado Taft. A Season's Festival and cafeteria lunch organized by the Methodist ladies aid is set for Wednesday October 19 starting at 7 40 with performances, readings, debates and a quiz, followed by a seasonal lunch served from four themed tables.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Ladies Aid
Herbert St. Ores
Mary and Margaret Gaar
Arlene St. Ores
Dorothy Lewis
Zevita Potter
Kness Tria
Reading
Jackie McGinty
Salome McGinty
Harriet Wheeler
Belle Carpenter
Marjory
Margaret Murray
Mr. Hemmer
Grace Strauch
Argo 500 Club Hosts Pot Luck and Reorganization
Mrs John Carpenter hosted the Argo 5000 club at her home for a noon pot luck and a follow up reorganiza tion meeting. The Royal Neighbors plan a regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon. The share committee includes Mesdames John Carpenter Edson Holland Frank Rush Kyle Melendy and Otto Switzer. Mrs J Y Stickell entertained the Thomson 600 club last Thursday with prizes awarded. Mrs K B Carpenter won first prize Mrs John Carpenter second and Mrs B R Lewis third with Mrs Harry Diehl giving a declaring prize next week. Chat-a-White club plans to meet Wednesday Oct 19 at the home of Mrs Ivan Carroll near Morrison. Club officers elected are Mrs Lloyd Smith president Mrs Leonard Stage vice president and Mrs Ted Storm secretary and treasurer. Argo Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon gathering was well attended with lunch served by Mrs Clarence Cooper and Mrs Carlos Sack.
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John Carpenter
Argo 5600
Royal Neighbors
Share
Mesdames
Edson Holland
Frank Rush
Kyle Melendy
Otto Switzer
J. Y. Stickell
Thomson 600 Club
K B. Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Harry Diehl
Ivan Carroll
Morrison
Lloyd Smith
Leonard Stage
Ted Storm
Argo Ladies Aid
Clarence Cooper
Carlos Sack
Library Notes Counts and staff detail from the town library
The report lists items checked out by category with totals for adults and juveniles across fiction and non fiction, plus magazines. It records the library’s total holdings 2968 books and 234 borrowers and notes 35 cents in fines turned to the treasurer. Grace Strauch is the librarian.
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Grace Strauch
Williams and Smith share 35th anniversary at Wacker
Thomson notes a busy social weekend with many guests. Mr. and Mrs. Weston Smith celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary at Wacker as Thomson residents and relatives visited from Savanna Fulton and LeClaire.
Mrs Harvey Marshall Honored at Surprise Birthday Party
Relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Harvey Marshall at her home last Thursday for her birthday. The gathering included pinochle and a lunch brought by guests with attendees listed by name and relation.
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Harvey Marshall
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Wesley Sack
Hazel
Fred Miller
Bert Stainbrook
Anna Zahn
Mt. Carroll
Helen Lillie Weds John L Braden in Decatur
Miss Helen Lillie and John L Braden, both of Decatur, married Sept 3 at First Christian Church with Rev A C Lillie officiating. Attendants Ada Joplin and Ollie Coulter. Bride wore blue with black accessories. They honeymooned in Turkey Run and live at 540 North Union. Mrs Braden worked at Macon County Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Braden at Home Manufacturing Co.
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First Christian Church
Decatur
A. C. Lillie
Ada Joplin
Ollie Coulter
Braden
Turkey Run
Ind
North Union
York Baptist Church
Glasford, Ill
Macon County
Home Manufacturing Co
P. T. A. Executive Committee Meets
Members of the Parent-teachers association executive committee met Monday evening. They planned the first meeting of the year and announced it would be held next week.
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Parent-teachers Association
Local visits and weekend guests feature in Shannon area news
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Frederick of Shannon visited Monday in the homes of Mr and Mrs Luther Geis inger and Mrs Ida Frederick. Miss Louise Lewis of Galesburg Knox College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis. John Dimmick sold several high water pictures taken west of town. Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and family dined with Mr and Mrs Charles Voss in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Frederick
Shannon
Luther Geisinger
Ida Frederick
Louise Lewis
Galesburg
Knox College
Paul Lewis
John Dimmick
Albert Prins
Charles Voss
Fulton
In Memoriam Charles Beck Sr 1933 Obituary Card
In memory of Charles Beck Sr who died October 14 1933. Not Gone Just Away widow and family heartened by faith and remembrance in this tribute.
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Charles Beck, Sr
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Farm Institute
Cy Peterson
Clinton Billiard
Mr. Knight
Woman's Club
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Thomson 500
Library Notes
Thomson Briefs
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Gwendolyn Ritter
Harold Tobey
Howard Tobey
Low Moor
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Cliff Benson
John Anderson
Emma Eslinger
Ben Dykstra
George Balk
Harlan
Walter Fields
Jeanette
Peter Balk
Pearl
Doris Housenga
Gerald Renkes
Arlen
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Clara
J. J. Sheridan
Ruth French
Cornell College
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N. D. French
Herbert Rawlins Jr
Gilpin Stagg
Teachers College
Macomb
James Schipper
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Paul Nice
Charles Groharing
Vernis Scudder
Ray Erling
Willie Carson
LeClaire
Martin Vander Vinne
Albany
Henry Housenga
Jake Eissen
Helen Lillie
John L. Braden
P. T. A. Executive
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