Registration at Thomson for peacetime conscription
About 186 men aged 21 to 55 registered at the Village Hall in Thomson on Wednesday. Registrants came from Thomson and surrounding towns with workers from the Proving Grounds increasing the local tally. The township election board conducted the registration and noted tall men and heavy weights among registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Proving Grounds
Registration Board
Township Election Board
J. J. Sheridan
Henry Strauch
Bayard Cole
Clarence Bolhous
Leonard Stage
Herbert St. Ores
Chicago
Mt. Carroll
Fulton
Elgin
Freeport
Mark
Ill
Rockford
Dixon
Warrenville
Savanna
Lyons
Maywood
Granville
Arlington Heights
Library Report For The Month Of September
The September library report shows 295 items checked out, 2864 total books, 12 new borrowers, and 285 active borrowers. New titles listed include Gregory Girl at the Crossroads and Kerr Beautiful Woman, with 20 new books received and 25 cents in fines turned over to the treasurer. Paul Jensen is building a 34 by 60 Gothic roof barn at the Harry Jurgenson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Strag’h
Gregory
Kerr
Hill
Rose Galbraith
Miller
Dark Lightning
Robertson
Moontide
Cameron
Balcony
Sawby
Death
Woman's Club
Grey
Knights of the Range
Banning
Stuart
Trees of Heaven
Millard
Nevis
Marshbanks
Root
Johnson
Rockwell
Paul Jensen
Harry Jurgenson
Local ill and injuries reported in Clinton IA area
Mrs Mary Tousley remains about the same after illness. York Township commissioner George Bittner broke a small bone in his left leg in a gravel pit accident last Saturday. Mrs Marie Jensen has been confined to bed after a stroke and spends winter with her son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Paul Jen. Buss Genevieve Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Carpenter of Argo had an appendectomy at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton IA Wednesday morning and is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tousley
George Bittner
York Township
Marie Jensen
Paul Jen
Buss Genevieve Carpenter
Don Carpenter
Argo
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Gaar Renner Wed In Clinton Youth Chapel Ceremony
Margaret E Gaar daughter of Mrs L I Gaar Thomson and Irvin L Renner son of Mr and Mrs C Glenn Renner Lyndon were married October 12 in Clinton I a. Rev Bruce McCullough officiated. The couple left for a wedding trip to Iowa and Minnesota and will reside with the bride’s mother in Thomson. Mr and Mrs Ed Roberts celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with about fifty friends at their Mt Carroll home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Iowa
Margaret E. Gaar
L. I. Gaar
Thomson
Irvin L. Renner
C. Glenn Renner
Lyndon
Bruce McCullough
Mary E. Gaar
Leslie Willett
Galesburg
Lester Welty
Tedd
Minnesota
York Community High School
Savanna
Renner
Walnut
Carleton Construction Company
Sterling
Ed Roberts
Mt. Carroll
Charles Linker
Neal Dauphin
Roberts
Hagerstown
Illinois
Polo
Former Pastor Nesmith of Argo Dies
Word reached here of the sudden death of Rev. Nesmith of Barrington Illinois. He was a former pastor at the Methodist church in Argo and is remembered by local residents. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon at the Barrington Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesmith
Barrington
Ill
Argo
Woman's Club Meeting Offers Needlework Demonstration
The Thomson Woman's club schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday October 23 in the high school gym. Milledgeville resident Mrs. W S Feldwisch will demonstrate needle work artcraft weaving and spinning. The event welcomes the public with no admission and a free will offering to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
W. S. Feldwisch
Milledgeville
Feldwisch
Church Schedule and Choir Highlights
Sunday School at 10 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m led by Reverend Sword. Lillian Hartman directed the C E meetings this week while Mrs Sword and Mr Stakemiller performed a vocal number at the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Lillian Hartman
C. E
Revival and church events at Trinity Church Sterling
Reverend Paul Farley invites participation in revival meetings at Trinity Church Sterling on Thursday evening October 17. Saturday October 19 features a pantry sale by the ladies aid at Quest's hardware store. Sunday October 20 includes Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. sermon at 10:55 a.m. and a mission band gathering at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Trinity Church
Sterling
Ladies’ Aid
Quest's Hardware
York Community Church Sunday Schedule and Events
York Community hosts 9 30 a m Sunday School and Catholic mass at 7 30 am with Rev R H Leitner. Morning Worship follows at 9 30 am Sunday School at 10 30 am. The ladies aid society meets today in Mrs Emil Brach s home. Live Wire class party set for October 24 at Harvey Marshall s residence. November Sunday school social committee: Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emil Brach
Harvey Marshall
Robert Carroll
Morning Worship and Sunday School at First Church
Rev. J. A. Foard leads 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship with 10:30 a. m. Sunday School. The ladies aid society will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Foard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomson Methodist Rev Clarence Ploch Pastor Sunday Schedule
The Thomson Methodist church announces Reverend Clarence Ploch as pastor with Sunday School at 11 a.m and Morning Worship at a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist
Clarence Ploch
Honor Roll First Six Weeks Y. C. H. S.
Sunday afternoon visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robinson were Mr. and Mrs. James Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Daw, Mr. and Mrs. Cy Bonnet and family of Stockton and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Collins of Pearl City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Robinson
James Rhodes
Walter Daw
Cy Bonnet
Stockton
Walter Collins
Pearl City
Local High School Carnival Planned for Tuesday Oct 22
The annual high school carnival will be held in the gym Tuesday night October 22 starting at 8 PM. Admission is 10 cents with door prizes including a pig. Spectators will enjoy solos, readings, comedy songs, tap dance, ballroom dancing, bingo, goose stand, fish pond, lunch stand, cake walk, and a 10 PM dance. The Varsity Club sponsors with student support, featuring coal prize and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Lasch
Marvin Schiner
Jean Rawlins
Reading
Kate Whitney
Lee Ervin
Mr. Miller
Warren Hartman
Bill Hans
Wesley Sack
Josephine Esposito
Veselys
Potter Bros
Sack Anniversary Surprise At Lanark Home
Mr and Mrs Dan Sack celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with a late evening gathering at their Lanark area home. Friends included Mr and Mrs James Morgan of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Argo Mr and Mrs Harold Witt Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing Mr and Mrs Forrest Eslinner Mr and Mrs Paul Witt Miss Thelma Schick Miss Irene Schick Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll and Mr and Mrs Wayland Bennett as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sack
Lanark
James Morgan
Chadwick
Paul Smith
Argo
Harold Witt
Bruce Groharing
Forrest Eslinner
Paul Witt
Thelma
Irene Schick
Robert Carroll
Wayland Bennett
Local Oil Burner Installed at Mareucei Tavern
Thomson reports Clintor Gas and Appliance installed a Longeran oil burner at the Mareucei tavern. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett and Kathryn Wiebenga of Chadwick at the Wiebenga home. Kathryn works in Chadwick lunch room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma
Ruth
Dorothy Prins
Fulton
Claus Prins
PTA Guests Entertained At Schick Home Tuesday
Members of the PTA membership committee met at Miss Thelma Schick’s home for a brief business session and a party. Prizes went to Mrs. Will Hans for high score and Otto Switzer for low score. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Thelma Schick
Will Hans
Otto Switzer
Mere Will Hans
Anna Greeley
Earl Green
Vernon Corbin
John Rosenberg
Paul Wilt
Harvey Marshall
Trene Schick
Local families host weekend gatherings in various towns
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robison and family and Fay Groharing were dinner guests Sunday at the A. J. Robison home. Delbert Curley of Macomb spent the weekend with his parents and attended a Sunday school convention in Marshalltown Iowa. Elynor Stagg of Macomb and Betty Houck of Galesburg visited the Stagg home. Mrs Jerry George, Mrs Lola Myers and Mrs Anna Adams of Savannah were Friday visitors at Emma Steele's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robison
Fay Groharing
A. J. Robison
Delbert Curley
Macomb
Lynn Curley
Marshalltown
Elynor Stagg
Betty Houck
Galesburg
F. L. Stagg
Jerry George
Lola Myers
Anna Adams
Savanna
Emma Steele
Wayne Brown Weds Hanover Girl in Savanna
Mr and Mrs Ben Dykstra hosted a dinner last Sunday honoring the fourth wedding anniversary of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Hermat Jansma of Morrison. Attending were Herman Jansma and family Morrison Roy Dykstra near Savanna Anna Dykstra Fulton Leroy Rus near Albany and the Dykstra family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dykstra
Hermat Jansma
Morrison
Herman Jansma
Roy Dykstra
Near
Savanna
Anna Dykstra
Fulton
Leroy Rus
Albany
Dykstra
Charlotte Miller Weds Wayne Brown in Savanna Ceremony
Miss Charlotte Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Miller near Hanover married Wayne Brown son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Sr north of Thom son in a Savanna ceremony at the Community church parsonage. The couple will live with the groom's parents after a wedding trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Miller
Edward Miller
Hanover
Wayne Brown
Frank Brown
North of
Thomson
Savanna
T. Stuart Cleworth
Community Church
M. F. Lawler
Chicago
Mary Ellen Miller
Kyle Brown
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Services for D Mc Worthy Held at Savanna
Funeral services were held Monday at the Law Funeral Home Savanna for David Mc Worthy who died Saturday at his parents farm north of Savanna after a heart attack. The Rev Harry Kaye officiated with Mrs A E Ferguson and organist Mrs Raymond Phillips performing hymns. Burial followed in Savanna cemetery. He was 29 with a widow Martha Elliott and three children among mourners. survived by parents two brothers a sister and several half siblings plus many relatives. Patsy Ann preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McWorthy
David F. McWorthy
North of
Thomson
Law Funeral
Savanna
Harry Kaye
Lanark
A. E. Ferguson
Raymond Phillips
Ed Hebler
Kyle Brown
Martha Elliott
MceWorthy
David Burton
Richard Judeau
Sandra Lee
Richard Sumner
Sylvester Neil
Mary R. McWorthy
Henry Becker
Chicago
Frank Brothers
Gloverville
N. Y
Albert Elliott, Sr
Freeport
Patsy Ann
Appreciation for Kindness After Loss of David P McWorthy
Family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses after the death of David P. McWorthy. Gratitude for floral offerings cards and donations to the funeral fund is extended by Mrs. David McWorthy and Children and extended family relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. McWorthy
David McWorthy
Sylvester MeWorthy
Richard McWorthy
Albert Elliot
Henry Becker
Harry Aurand
Melon that whistles when ripe teased by Illinois grower
Steve N. Harrison, a retired farmer from Belleville Illinois, announced a new watermelon strain with a whistle attachment. The device emits a soft melodious tone when the fruit ripens, signaling harvest readiness. Harrison says the feature helps pickers and frees other workers for defense or other tasks. He aims to place the melon with a melon growers group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve N. Harrison
Southern Illinois
Belleville
Ilinois
Harrison
Picture Show Draws Big Crowd at Opera House
A large crowd attended the weekly picture show at the Opera House on Wednesday evening. Next week’s lineup includes Hawaiian Buckaroo Bad Medicine Tomorrow’s Half Back and Hurricane Express No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Burton Simpson Weds Mary Fallnik of Savanna
Burton Simpson and Mary Fallnik of Savanna are wed. Reported arrests include several hunters cited for trespassing on leased government land where hunting is restricted and lessees may not hunt. A hunter from a distant town reportedly took a skull boat on opening morning. the boat and man were recovered from hay bottom lake midmorning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Bennett
Hay Bottom Lake
Local clubs meet at member homes with prizes and showers
The 500 Club and T N T Club hold meetings at Mrs. Diehl and Mrs. Morse homes. Argo 500 Club awarded prizes to Mrs. Houghton, Nipe, and Kauffman. Royal Neighbor lodge met with 20 members, hosting a miscell aneous shower for Mrs. Atherton. Home Economites plan a Friday gathering at Mrs. Green with a program led by Mrs. Parsons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lewis
Nelle Houghton
Hortense Nipe
Cora Kauffman
Leila Johannsen
Home Economices Club
Ruby Green
Elizabeth Parsons
Nellie Roske
Marian Smith
Neema Smith
Lulu Melendy
Marjorie Peters
Edna Carroll
Edna Cooper
Smith Balk Wedding in Clinton Mississippi
In a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the Presbyterian church in Clinton Mississippi Katherine Smith of Fulton wed John H Balk of Thomson. Rev McCullough officiated single ring rite attended by Corabelle Wilkins and Theodore Keenes. The couple plan to live with Balks in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Katherine Smith
Fulton
John H. Balk
Thomson
McCullough
Corabelle Wilkins
Theodore Keenes
East Clinton
Balk
John P
York Center School Social and Program Planned
The teacher and pupils of York Center school will hold a social and program at the school on November 1. The public is cordially invited and a large crowd is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Center School
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association Meeting Held
The annual meeting of the Carroll County Tuberculosis Association convened at Avenue School in Savannah on Wednesday October 16 at 7 30 p m Local officials outlined progress and upcoming efforts in public health outreach and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Avenue
Savanna
Local births in Morrison and Clinton residents
Mr and Mrs Willard Ballard of Morrison welcomed a daughter born Friday night at Morrison hospital. Mrs Ballard formerly Ruth Blair of Thomson. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crosby of Clinton welcomed a son born Friday at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton, Indiana. Mrs Crosby was Lovice Frost, and lived in Thomson years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Ballard
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Ballard
Ruth Blair
Thomson
Kenneth Crosby
Clinton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton, In
Crosby
Lovice Frost
Mary Falsnik and Burton Simpson Wed in Savanna
Miss Mary Falsnik of Savanna and Burton Simpson of Thomson united in marriage at 3 20 oclock last Saturday in St John s Catholic church Savanna. Attendants Mary Verchie and Frank Falenik. Bride wore wine velvet with wine accessories. roses in bouquet. Groom and attendant wore dark blue suits with rose boutonnieres. Newlyweds to reside in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Falsnik
Savanna
Burton Simpson
Thomson
St. John's Catholic Church
Mary Verchig
Frank Falenik
Mice Verchie
Simpson
John Fabenik
Daggetts
Mt. Carroll
John Simpson
Gail Turney
Ilinois Oil Staton
Tea and Antique Display Draws Guests at Local Church
The T. N. T. club of the Community church hosted a silver tea and antique display on Tuesday afternoon drawing guests from Savanna Mt Carroll and Ustick. The program featured a piano duet a reading and vocal duets while quilts and early household items such as a grandmother’s quilt over 75 years old a 90 year old white quilt a hand woven coverlet and a large quilt with blocks from 1859 were shown. Also on display were baby clothes from the 1850s an 18 inch rag edge stiffened petticoat and Italian iron lamp and the first kerosene lamp in York township dated February 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Ustick
John Rosenberg
Prudence Groharing
Ernest Whitney
Lars Shoemaker
Orie Rutherford
I. D. Morse
Robert Grohaving
Grohaving
E. O. Hemmer
York Township
Whitney
Recent Bride Is Guest Of Honor At Shower Fun
Mrs. Harold Atherton was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the Bower home last Friday evening. Bingo prizewinners were Mrs. Evelyn Welch and Betty Rose Swett as guests admired gifts for the bride to be. Attendees and the honoree enjoyed chocolate cake and refreshments later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shower Fun
Harold Atherton
Bower Home
Evelyn Welch
Betty Rose Swett
Atherton
Lena Strubb
Amy Lewis
Ethel Demaree
Mildred Skinner
Vernon Corbin
Mildred Hook
Ruby Green
Virginia Schroth
Mary Wagner
Lorraine Holland
Ruth Groharing
Genevieve Carpenter
Luveda Durward
Janella Gaar
Janet Carpenter
Faun Strubb
In Memoriam for Donald E Wilt
In memory of our son Donald E Wilt who passed away October 20 1985. The sun and moon shine on a lone silent grave. Beneath lies one we dearly loved but whom we could not save. Mothers and Fathers Mr and Mrs Chas Wilt express heartache behind smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Wilt
Mrs
Chas. Wilt
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Proving Ground
Hader
Burglon
Thompson
Longstretch
Wells
Bobby
Betty
Lindman
Snipp
Snapp
Snarf
Buck
Reid
Lewis
Vetter
Nicolay
Bridge of Water
Fonhus
Northern Lights
Fair Haven
York Community
Argo Methodist
John Halfman
June King Go la Vona Potte
Beverly Marshall
Georgia Hogg
Gladys Dykstra
Darlene Ashby
Helen Hans
Pauline Carpente
Bob Mille
Jack Demaree
Schick
Thomson Briefs
D. Mworthy
Mary Fallnik
500 Club
Lavella Diehl
Argo 500
R.N. A
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Home Economics Club
Groom
Wesley Kness
Donnie
Cecil Green
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