Professor Chestnut Leads Local Parent Teachers Meeting
At the high school auditorium last Thursday Prof Chestnut addressed the Parent Teachers Association with Kyle Merendy as president and Mrs Alice Swager as secretary. Minutes were read and Mrs Helen Guar’s treasury resignation accepted, Mrs Edison Holland appointed in her stead. The group voted to attend Lanark on November 1, planned two musical numbers by the High School Glee Club and a quartet. Superintendent J M Chestnutt led a discussion on child development and school-life issues, outlining five intrinsic child traits, discipline concerns, and common high school problems such as mid day outings, fast lunches and distractions, followed by audience-provided project notes and local family moves and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Merendy
Alice Swager
Helen Guar
Edison Holland
Lanark
Lorreta Kustes
Plano
Miss Butcher
Thelma Schick
Florence Smith
Beth Houghton
Martha Rush
Supt
J M Chestnutt
Houghton Family Weekend Visit From Knox College
Mr and Mrs Roy Houghton and their daughter Beth visited Davenport shop pers on Saturday where they met Miss Mary Houghton. She joined them for the trip home from Knox College for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Houghton
Beth
Davenport
Mary Houghton
Knox College
Argo-Fa Friends Attend Funeral and Local Notes
Argo-Fa and Fulton mourn the funeral of the late vox Sikkema with Ralph Jonas James Mummert and wives attending. The Radios covered the World Series finale in New York City drawing Argo baseball crowds. October 15 Hallowe en party planned by Home Economic Club. members to bring family items. Bean yields reach twenty five bushels per acre as Threshing ends. Raymond Carroll building exterior being painted by G Delano. Rev Williams preaches introductory sermon. Rev Clark Williams to Cherry Valley for a year. George Hicks and family visit Chadwick. Joe Sikkema and wife in Fa L. Several relatives hosted by Fred Nipe and wife. Densmore brothers visit Argo. Debates over barn construction by Dan Emyre with 53 by 196 feet concrete work. Harry Wilkinson marries Elen Stage at Clinton. Orson Bailey and wife visit Robt Carroll. old friends John Rush Cx and families present. Mrs Andrew Hinds of Clinton enjoys Denver trip with sister Lola Taylor. Albert Madsen family Dorothy Colebaugh attend FYA Steele gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox Sikkema
Fulton
Ralph Jonas
James Mummert
Argo
New York City
Merale
Joe Blair
Hans Knutsen
Wilt
Senne
G Delano
Raymond Carroll
Williams
Gromer
Clark Williams
Iain
Cherry Valley
George Hicks
Chadwick
Joe Sikkema
Sissore aLine Hone
Fred Nipe
Joe Melendy
Lillian Waterbury
Akron
Towa
Fred Orr
Savania
Ed Vogt
Savanns
Ebner
Chicago
Thomson Lodge
Hallie Kenyon
Roe Falls
Chas Densmore
Mt Carroll
Ed Dens
Arizona
Dan Emyre
George Dacher
Harry Wilkinson
Bar
Erson
Wayne Ashby Farm
Elen
Thorson
Clinton
Orson Bailey
Clarks
Ton
Robt Caroll's
John
Rush
Fred Kea
Bailey
Andrew Hinds
Denver
Lola Taylor
Best Bad Man Brings Thrilling Western to York Theatre
Tom Mix stars in The Best Bad Man from Max Brand with Clara Bow in perilous dam break scenes and daring rescues. Blystone directs a gripping adventure filmed largely in California with exteriors tied to Bert Harte country. Local notes mention Miss Fike’s absence, Fay Hall’s duck gun interest, and new Chevrolet Sedan purchase by Peter Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Fox
Max Brand
Blystone
Lillian Hayward
New Orleans
West
Clara Bow
Judy King
Paul Panter
Cyril Chadwick
Tom Wilson
Frank Beal
Tom Kennedy
Buster Gardner
Tony
Buffalo Bill
California
Bert Harte
York Theatre
Local Thomson Girl Has Her Story Published
A Thomson girl Joan Winter enters a May skate race for eight to fourteen year olds. She shows courage when a child falls, rescues the skater, and earns ten dollars from grateful parents after giving up five dollars prize. The event ties to a local community program and schoolhouse notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Fair Ground
Joan Winter
Joan
Tex
Robert Grahamme
Jona
Kinter
Win Cone Confined With Bad Cold At Home
Win Cone remains confined to the house with a bad cold but is expected to recover and resume activities soon. The article notes his history of consistent wins and predicts a return to form in upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Cone
Tne
Jin
Tabi
Fire Marshall Critiques Local Letters And Building Safety
Charles J Mattson of Moline, the state fire marshal, inspected the hall and ordered changes to improve safety. Suggestions include hand rails on the east stairway, a panic bolt on the exit, one approved fire extinguisher, and a no smoking rule on the hall stairs and platform. Mattson may require parties to contact him directly with questions or to confirm compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J Mattson
Moline
Cochran
Bo Mattson
Springfield
Tir Mattson
Mattson
Matson
Children Under 16 Should Be In School Says Law
News notes the Illinois reform requiring all children to attend school until sixteen, regardless of grade completed. It cites the attorney general’s reprint detailing enforcement, citing parents with custody must keep fifteen year olds in school or lawful employment under Child Labor Law exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Thomson
Ala
Ilinois
Center Hill School Social at York Central on Oct 22 1926
Center Hill School hosts a social at York Central School Friday evening October 22 1926. Grace Seim, teacher, presents a pupil program featuring songs, recitations, dialogues and a minstrel show with about a dozen students performing items such as America the Beautiful, Cinderella, Getting Acquainted, and My Jack O Lantern. Ladies asked to bring shoets pastry or candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Central School
Grace Seim
America the Beautiful
Mary Kness
Blanche Seim
Dolly
Howard Wieber
Ruths Blair
Claude Weibenga
Elmer Hook
Lyvere Kroes
Cinderella
Dorothy
Kenneth Cooper
Jack O’ Lantern
Harold Porter
Eloise Safer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof. Chestnut
F A Steele
Go Sykes
Steele
Mrs Sykes
Vre
Co-Operative Theatre
Monkey Comedy
Albert Madsen
Dorothy Colebaugh
Savanna
Fya Steele
Mix
Fike
Si¢Line
Miligeville
Hazel Stagg
Fay Hall
Horace Hall
Fay
Rogt Croharing
Mr Hammer
Albany
Bob
Peter Dyke
Mt. Carroll
William Fox
Mis
Tom
Ruth G Switser
Thomson, Ulinois
Margaret
Tan
Nancy
Low
Daverport
French
Mr. Reess
Kratz
Mfraph Rush
Kray
Tals
L. H. Tayloe
Des Voines
Andrew
RD Bennett
H L Rawlins
Savanna Sondar
Williamson’s Drug Store
Center Hill School
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