Newsy Notes From The School House
The second six weeks has started at the high school. Seniors and juniors posted top marks with Louise Lewis 27.45 and To le 16.0 leading the activities. Typing and shorthand progress noted, English IV finished Macbeth, seniors held a roast with a show and football, films on health and geography viewed, freshmen prep debates, geometry books lent, girls chorus tryouts kept 20 of 30, plan to enter county contest with 12 minimum, noon break antics and curious student questions mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurdiy
Louise Lewis
Tole
Mary Fisher
H Fiek
Macbeth
Morrison
David S'sears
Elmer's Ford
Sandridge School Enrollment and Honors Report
The Sandridge School opened September 8 with 25 pupils across grades one to seven. Names listed include pupils such as Larry Decker, Gladys Coon, Arlene Potter, and Maynard Decker. Honor rolls feature Arlene Potter and Maynard Decker among others. New equipment added includes swings teeter totters maps and dictionaries. Libbie Rupple, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Decker
Gladys Coon
Arlene Potter
Lila Jean Curley
Edna Tleavens
Maynard Decker
Dwight Tleavens
Richard Falls
iArdetta Potter
Robert Falls
Junior Holman
Merle Potter
Betty Maynard
Louis Decker
Harold Schroth
Pearl Holman
Harriott Roggendorf
Kenneth Heb Fer
June Schroth
Howard Porter
Rotend Schroth
Blaine LaShelle
Leonard Hebler
Edna Gurley
Mary Alice
Leon Curley
Dwight Leavens
Edna Curley
Mary Alite Falls
Edna Leavens
Lila Curley
Louis, Decker
Harriett Roggendorf
Roland Schroth
Sur
York Center School Reports September Attendance and Awards
The September report lists perfect attendance for Bertus Hook, Raymond Cooper, Lucila Kress, Andrew Hook, Bernice Kress, Mary Blair, Paul Blair, Laven Robisen, Betty Blair, and Fern Rawlins. Fern Rawlins has 80 plus first month average. 100 in spelling include Bertus Hook and Fern Rawlins. The third grade notes Crystal Dyson. second grade Gertrude Medenboliik. fifth grade works on fruit and vegetable books in health. Leella Kress, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertus Hook
Raymond Cooper
Lucila Kress
Andrew Hook
Bernice Kress
Mary Blair
Paul Blair
Laven Robisen
Betty Blair
Fern Rawlins
Crystal Dyson
Gertrude Medenboliik
Leella Kress
Locals Host Guests from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois
Locals welcomed Miss Wilma Kenyon of Garner Iowa as a guest of Mr and Mrs X R Kenyon. Gus Petersen of Sharon Wisconsin visited Willard Welch. George Balk and son Harlan of Fullen called on Mrs Ken Dykstra and family. Vaughn Gaar of Mt Carroll dined with Harry Gaar and family. Dr R Petty and Billy from Mt Carroll and Mrs Frances Prins with Norman Stickel were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J Stickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Kenyon
Garner
Iowa
X. R. Kenyon
Gus Petersen
Sharon
Wis
Willard Welch
George Balk
Harlan of Fullen
Ken Dykstra
Vaughn Gaar
Mt Carroll
Sanday
Harry Gaar
R. Petty
Billy
Mt. Carroll
Frances Prins
Norman Stickel
J. ¥. Stickel
Paul Stage Weds Dorothy Belfield in Rockford
Paul Stage of East Moline and Dorothy Belfield of Rockford wed in Rockford at the SS Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Flit Broan officiating. Attendants were Viviah Belfield and Robert Stage. The couple will live at 642 25th Street East Moline after a brief wedding trip. Mrs Stage is a Rockford High School graduate and worked for Rockford Drop Forge. Mr Stage is York Community High School and Brown's Business College graduate, now with International Harvester at East Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul's
Rockford
Dorothy Belfield
Paul Stage
East Moline
Ben Stage
Thomson
Flit Broan
Viviah Belfield
Robert Stage
Belfield
But! Stage
Marie
Robert
Kenneth Kemmers
Morrison
Stage
Rockford High School
Rockford Drop Forge Company
York Community High School
Brown's Business College
Clinton
International Harvester Co
East Mofine
First Floor Party by M. E. Church Youths
About 40 young people attended the First Floor Party in the M. E. church basement last Friday evening. A committee prepared clever invitations and ran games and stunts. Beatrice Brockill and Mary Warner led refreshments of cake and fruit salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Geneva Kness
Uai Middleton
Ruth Simpson
Elynor Stagr
Dorothy Lewis
jLets Groharing
Beatrice Brockill
Potter's To Close Station Lease Here
George Potter and Sons announce the Illinois Oil Station at Thomson will end its lease with Tilings Oil Company as it expires soon. The Pots plan to retire from the filling station business but will continue trucking in Thomson. Several parties show interest in the lease, but no definite arrangement yet. The station is expected to remain part of Thomson's business life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Potter and Sons
Wlinois
Thomson
Tilingis Oil Company
Funeral Services for L. S. Abbott of Clinton Held
Funeral services for L S Abbott of Clinton were conducted Sunday afternoon at the family home with Rev J Albert Clark and Rev Wilford Abel presiding. Burial followed in Cottonwood cemetery near Fulton. Survivors include his wife and two sons Leslie and Douglas, and a large extended family of relatives from Clinton Fulton and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 5
Abbott
Clinton
L. S. Abbott
Rochester
Minn
J. Albert Clark
Wilford Abel
Methodist Church
Morrison
Cottonwood Cemetry
Fulton
Leslie
Douglas
Charles
Frank Johnson
John Johnson
James Haley
Grace Isenhart
Cecil King
James Sheridan
Mike Sheridan
John Kramer
Tim McNamara
Francis Hook
Notable Weekend Visitors From Local Families
Mex Gev Collinson and sons of Sa jYanna spent Sunday with Mrs Lid Tick of Falion. Mr Tom Sheridan, son Philip and daughter Jeannene, and Howard Kness were weekend visitors in Ez anston. Guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Verne Kaufman were Mrs Anns Kaufman and son Ralph and daughter Dorothy, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kaufman, all of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mex
Gev. Collinson and Sons of
Sa jYanna
Lid‘Tick
Falion
Tom Sheridan
Philip
Lavehter Jeannene
Howard Kness
Ez +anston
Verne Kaufman
Anns Kaufman
Ralph
Dorothy
Sand
Lawrence Kaufman
Rockford
Sunday school at 9 30 am church notice
Sunday morning services are cancelled this Sunday as Rev Todd attends the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ in Kansas City Missouri He will return early next week church members are advised to note the schedule changes and plan accordingly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunmday School
Todd
The
Disciples of Christ
Kansas City
Ideal Sunday School and Evening Service At Ideal
The Ideal Sunday school invites all not attending other services to join. A Ladies Aid meeting was held with Mrs Edson Holland and Mrs Emil Brack. Sunday school members met at Ray and Mrs Brenneman's home for contests with drawings and a ghost theme. First prize went to Sidney Brenneman, second to Paul Smith. A hand shelling contest judged speed and accuracy. Refreshments were served. Programs included songs, prayers, readings by Bobby Smith and Sidney Brenneman, piano by Mrs Henry Strauch, a recitation by Geraldine Smith. Evening schedule lists young people at 7, and worship at 7:30 with Rev Berge. Lois Green led, Kathryn and Rev Berge performed a number with Mrs H E Green. The young class plans a weiner roast Friday at Mrs H E Greens home. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loa.m
Edson Holland
Emil Brack
Ray Brenneman
Sidney Brenneman
Paul Smith
IDEAL
Berge
Lois Green
Kathryn
H. E. Green
Methodist Sunday Services Announce New Pastor
The Methodist church schedules Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Rev. Harold R. Dure, newly appointed pastor, will be installed during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dure
Catholic Regular Services In The Morning
Regular Catholic services are planned for the morning. Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman visited Justice Prins Tuesday evening. Helen and Elma Mertz of Milledgeville were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller Friday. Helen Mertz will observe two weeks at Northwestern University Chicago. Mr and Mrs Lee Hartman of Chadwick spent Monday with her sister Mrs Frank Brown. Mrs Denice Leavens, visiting Hartman home, returned to her own home with Mrs Hartman. Mr and Mrs Henry Hiebert and daughter Thelma visited. Mrs Ethel Gruber of Plainfield also visited. 411. Mrs Wr Burkhardt and children of Springfield visited Geo Gollinson of Savanna and Glyde Collinson of Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Justice Prins
Helen
Elma Mertz
Milledgeville
Wieste
Fred Miller
Northwestern University
Chicago
Lee Hartman
Chadwicx
Frank Brown
Denice Leavens
Hartman
Mrs. Hartman
Henry Hiebert
Thelma
Ethel Gruber
Plainfield
Wr. Burkhardt
Springfield
Geo. Golffinson
Savanna
Glyde Collinson
Argo
Ill and Mrs Platienterger Relayed From Jane Lamb Hospital
Among the sick report notes Lavelle Libbertom, patient at Jane Lamb hospital, returned to his sister Mrs Phillip Platienterger in Lacanna Sundsr and will soon return for further treatment. Mrs BR Lewis will be under observation after entering Jane Lamb hospital Wednesday. Donna Kratz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeves Kratz of Freeport, underwent a tonsillectomy at the Dyeconess hospital in Freeport a week ago. Miss Mary Gaartrex remains under a doctor’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle Libbertom
Jane Lamb Hospital
Phillip Platienterger
Lacanna
Guests fill John Carpenter home at Sunday dinner
Last Sunday many visitors called and shared dinner at the John Carpenter home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kyl Melendy of Savanna, Mr. and Mrs. Juhn Carpenter, Mrs. Ronald Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dresbach and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Smith and family, Mr. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Maul Melendy of Savanna, Mrs. Ray Hartstick of Hanover, and Mr. Mitergene Murray and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyl Melendy
Savannuy
Juhn Carpente
Carpenters
Ron Fald Smith
Wallace Dresbach
Blaine Smith
Carroll
Maul Melendy
Savanna
Ray Harstick
Hanover
Miter Gene Murray
Band Practice 18 Set For Monday Night
Band practice will be held Monday evening at the high school with Beth Hower as leader. It is hoped her efforts will succeed and that the new band she is forming may later develop into a town band with the goodwill and support of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Hower
Illinois to Plant 13 Million Trees This Fall and Spring
The Local Farm Bureau reports about 13 million trees will be planted this fall and next spring to control erosion on 6000 acres of steep eroded land in Illinois. Counties listed include Carroll and Jo Daviess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lora
Buprean
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Sears Hammer Mill Demonstration Here Next Friday
Sears Roebuck of Sterling will hold two hammer mill demonstrations at Edgan Holland farm Friday Oct 23 from ten to four. A representative will discuss grinding grains to farmer specifications. Free coffee and doughnuts at noon. Trees planted where land is steep. Robert Groharing fields an eroded area. John Balk plans planting and a new shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck of
Sterling
Edgan Holland Farm
Robert Groharing
John Balk
A Wise Old Owl Gets Caught by a Car
A large owl swooped across a highway near Mhomsun and struck a passing car, resting on the hood before being captured by bystanders near Dorothy's Cafe. The owl, one of the largest of its species, was secured with a foot caught behind the radiator cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhomsun
Eleanor Dykstra Marries Herman Jansma in Fulton
Eleanor Dykstra daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Dykstra wed Herman Jansma Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Art Jansma Morrison at Second Reformed parsonage Fulton in a white satin gown with yellow rosebuds. Rev Rynbrandt performed the single ring ceremony as Evelyn Wiersema and James Stuart served as attendants. They will reside with the groom's parents near Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Dykstra
Jor
Ben Dykstra
Herman Jahsma
Morrison
Artgarinnnie
Fulton
Evelyn Wierseme
Rynbrandt
Stending
James Stuart
Biss Evelyn Wiersema
Jatsma Sr
Methodist Pastors Assigned to Local Churches
New pastors were assigned to Methodist Episcopal churches in Thomson Lanark Shannon Fulton and Albany at the 97th Rock River conference closing in Austin Chicago The Rev Harolld Dude was assigned to Thorson and Fulton churches and Albany succeeding Rev R C Russell Rev Dude will also pastor Albany succeeding Rev George Gable who moves to Leaf River Rev Theodore Potter former of Cherry Valley to Lanark and Shannon succeeding Rev Job Moore who died Rev Joseph Thomas returns to Milledgeville and Elkhorn Grove Rev G T Nesmith to Mt Carroll Hickory Grove and Arg e Fa Rev Royal Lynwolt to Savanna and Hanover for a fifth year Rev W S Pel dwisch previously parter at Thomson Savanna and Galena granted a year leave of absence due to ill health who has served in Genoa during the past year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Thomson
Lanark
Shannon
Fulton
Albany
Rock River
Austin
Chicago
Harolld Dude
Thorson and
R. C. Russell
Dude
George Gable
Leaf River
Theodore Potter
Cherry Valley
Shannos
Job Moore
Carroll County
Joseph Thomas
Milledgeville
Elkhorn Grove
G. T. Nesmith
Mt. Carroll
Hickory Grove
Arge-Fa
Royal
Lynwolt
Savanna
Hanover
Peldwisch
Thomson, Savanna and
Galena
Genoa
Local visits and family news from area residents
Mr and Mrs Bill Wiersema of Ustick visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Jay Buikema. Other households also hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Plumley Jr and son of Fulton with Geo Collinson family, and Mr and Mrs Cornelius Nordoff visiting his parents. Mrs Donald Smith and infant son returned to her in laws. The Cattell family moved into a new home built by N D B French, with demolition of the old house and shed underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wiersema
Ustick
Jay Buikema
Frank Plumley Jr
Fulton
Geo. Collinson
Donald Smith
Frank Smith
John Carpenter
Rusk Cattell
Bouilt
N. DB. French
Local village notes hint at tavern opening and relocations
Argo-Fa Miss Thelma Fulton stays with Delia Nipe who recovers from a past injury. A second tavern will open to the public in a few days. Mrs Grace Moyer and daughter Lon return from Wisconsin. John Renz drives two new automobiles. Clyde Carpenter of Sterling visits home folks. Walter Severance injures a foot while hauling wood. X rays show no fracture. Peter Hanson may join Blerrison plant workers in Galesburg as Mor primeiro plant dismantles for relocation. Earl Kness visits Morrigen parents. Wil Moore plans corn packing for Wil Holm. Rumor of a Chicago graduate doctor eyeing the village. Winter outlook dull with fading road news. Mr and Mrs Charles Sack and Vivian visit Zeph Hore in Stillman Valley UML.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Fulton
Delia Nipe
Grace Moyer
Lon
Wisconsin
John Renz
Clyde Carpenter
Sterling
Walter Severance
Peter Hanson
Blerrison
Galesburg
Morricon
Earl Kness
Morrigen
Wesley Kness
Wil Moore
Wil Holm
Chicago
Charles Sack
Vivian
Stillman Valley
Uml
Zeph Hore
Social Guests Attend Various Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Hobart Holland hosted Miss Hazel Smith of Fele and Mr J Stickeli for supper last Friday. Mr and Mrs Ben Bickema of iFalten visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Louis Huizenga. Mr and Mrs C B Jenkins stayed Saturday night and Sunday with their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs A P L Rentzty Chas wick. Miss Exelyn Stickell and Vernon Nendeke of Freeport were hosted Sunday in the home of Hobart Holand's brother-in-law and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Holland
Hazel Smith
Fele
J. ¥. Stickeli
Ben Bickema
iFalten
Louis Huizenga
Exelyn Stickell
Vernon Nendeke
Freeport
Hobart Holand
Youths Propose Skating Pond at Softball Field This Winter
Local youths led by Mrs Ida Frederick Mrs Bertha Toland and Mrs Albert Percy urge turning the town softball diamond into an ice skating pond this winter They ask Clarence Bolhous to oversee the project and favor floodlighting bleachers and a level surface with consent from the softball committee to flood the field when weather allows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hese Nt Thomson and
Clarence Bol'hous
Ttalza
Local clubs hold event with prize winners and meeting notes
Members of Ue 300 elub gathered with Mrs. Fred Mipe for a Thursday afternoon event. Prizes went to M Verne Kauffman, M Mayme Murunert, and Mrs. Roy Houghton. The Home Economic Club plans a Friday October 16 meeting at Argo church with devotional, program, music, and hostesses. Entertaining at 500 Mrs. Joe Melendy hosted a Ladies night in Argo with N. B. Kenyon winning high, Cecil Mitchell low, and Raymond Carroll float prize. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue 300
Fred ‘Mipe
M Verne Kauffman
M Mayme Murunert
Roy Houghton
Home Economic Club
Argo
Swanee River
Amy Lewis
Bess Carpenter
Izetta Rawlins
Edna Cooper
Mrs. Roske
Vena Graves
Lizzie Manning
Rose Foltz
Joe Melendy
Band Practice To Be Held Monday Evening
Announcement says a band practice will be held next Monday evening in the high school gym. All community members with an instrument are welcome to come. practice begins at eight o'clock.
Thomson residents push to attract local doctor to Thomson
With Dr. J. A. Wright relocating to Morrison, Thomson citizens renew the push to secure a local physician. They argue a resident doctor would cut outside calls, fit a stall town practice, and protect township interests, urging mayor and village board to invite medical professionals to locate in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wright
Morrison
Thomson
Mary A
Enowgl
Thomson 4
Births list amid names and dates from Clinton paper
Birth announcements show Andrew Jr born Friday Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs Andrew Wuizenga. Mel Elaine born Oct 8 to Mr and Mrs Amys Hicks. An eleven pound son born to Mr and Mrs Jack Falfiman on Gel T4 Wednesday. Bernie Wim born to Mr and Mrs William Javin 1 Mi-9. Mrs Henry Shipma of Morrison Wis Oct 5. Former chief remembered. Mrs Kneale Hook Lucile Densmore. Loomis Hansen welcome a son born Saturday kt 19. at Clinton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wuizenga
Stick
Andrew Jr
Mel Elaine
Amys Hicks
Jack Falfiman
Bernie Wim
William Javin
Henry Shipma
Morrison Wanker
Wis
Tawts Cs
Kneale Hook Lucile Densmore
Loomis Hansen
Andane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Tobeys Visit LeClaine and Local Appointments
Mr and Mrs H A Tobey spent Sunday in LeClaine with the former's mother Mrs Tobys. T W Kustes Otto Switzer and Eugene Murray attended a Soil Conservation meeting in Mt Carrel Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Hever and children of Arre tated Monday evening here with Mr and Mrs Ed Drake. Mrs Elizabeth Parsons attended treating of the Woman's club in Chadwick Thursday and helped on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tobey
LeClaine, Fa
MS. Tobrs
T. W. Kustes
Otto Switzer
Eugene Murray
Mt Carrel
Mrs
Vs Hever
Arre
Ed Drake
Elizabeth Parsons
Woman's Club
Chadwick
Royal Blue to Handle a Complete Stock of Meats
Alfred Smith of the Royal Blue Natore plans a new ice box and will offer a complete line of meats for patrons. This added service should meet public approval as refrigeration is installed and stock is increased from existing offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue
Alfred Smith
Natore
Alfred
Stransdale Dairy Bar Adds New Service Lines
The Stransdale Dairy-Bar expands offerings with new lines for light lunches toasted sandwiches and coffee plus a new school supplies and toilet accessories range. The stock is described as complete and expected to attract many buyers in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stransdale Dairy-Bar
Stransdale Dairy
Ldeal Citiaras
Geisinger’s Orchestra Opens Fall Dancing Season Here
Luther Geisinger's orchestra will open the fall dancing season at Thomson this Friday evening October 16 at the Masonic hall Thomson. The dance announcement appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geisinger
Luther Geisinger
Thomson
Masonic Hall
Bulhouls Eastern Trip Story Set For Next Week
Clarence Bulhous writes a ten day eastern trip with many points of interest and story to tell. The full complete narrative will appear in next week's Review. Mr and Mrs Bolhouse returned home Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bulhous
Clarence
Thomas Hand Buys Griswold Farm Property
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hand purchase a one acre tract of Griswold farm land sold Saturday to satisfy the heirs of the late Mrs Rosanna Griswold. The property excludes the buildings occupied by Mrs Core Griswold, which were part of the original farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Thomas Hand
Rosanna Griswold
Core Griswold
Go to Colorado for final rites
Mr and Mrs Jesse Jurgens of north of Thomson left Tuesday for Jigiyoke Colorado to attend the funeral of Mrs Emma Lammers wife of George Lammers being held Wednesday afternoon Mr Lammers is a brother of Mrs Jurgens Mrs Lammers died Monday and is survived by her husband three daughters one son and three grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jurgens
North of Thomson
Jigiyoke
Colo
Emma Lammers
George Lammers
Lammers
Jurgens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newsy
Sandridge School
York Center Schoo
Paul
M. E Church
Potter’s
Methodist
Sears Hammer Mill
Herman Jansma
Bill Considine
Second Reformed Parsonace
Shannon, Fulton
Cornelius Nordoff
Lloyd Resers
FBI
Ida Frederick
Bertha Toland
Albert Percy Weev
Heme
Clarence Bolhous
Territory
Mrs. Thomas Hand
Griswold
Colorado
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