Army and Navy News Notes Local Military Family Ties
Mrs Dave McWorthy received birthday cables from Lt Richard S McWorthy in North Africa and from Cpl B M Young who lived with the McWorthy family since age ten. Cpl Marion Olsen and Pre Rebel Tillex of Camp McCoy Wis visited Mr and Mrs Marius Olsen. Startman left after a ten day furlough for Fort Jackson S C and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave MecWorthy
Set
Richard S. McWorthy
North Africa
B. M. Young
Tran
Young Hee
McWorthy
Marion Olsen
Tillex
Camp McCoy
Wis
Marius Olsen
Startman
Fort Jackson, S
Birthday Dinner Honors Joyce Hockman and Lyle Smith
Mr and Mrs Bob Hockman hosted a dinner at Mrs Hockmans parents home near Mt Carroll for Joyce Hockman and Lyle Smiths first birthdays. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hobart Smith and family of Carroll plus other local relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hockman
Joyce
Fenley Wagner Tie The Knot In Vincent Catholic Church
Richard Fenley and Catherine Sue Wagner of Vincent Iowa were married at 3 p m Friday in the Vincent Catholic church. The couple will reside at 902 14th Ave S Clinton Town. Fenley is a Telegraph operator for the Northwestern railroad son of W C Fenley of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fenley
Catherine Sue Wagner
Vincent, Ia
Catholic Church of
Vincent
14Th Ave
Clinton
Town
Richard
W. C. Fenley
Thomson
The
Northwestern Railroad
Local Social Roundup Reveals Weekend Visits Across Iowa
The column lists numerous guests and visits from Friday to Tuesday. Adeline Groharing hosted meals with Bruce Groharing family. Mrs. Kyle Melendy and Mrs. Donald Smith attended a distant funeral in Elgin. Frequent hosting includes Clinton, Savanna, Maquoketa, and East Savanna residents visiting relatives and attending meetings.
York township to plan United War Fund drive in November
United War Fund Chairman N D French asks York township residents to attend a planning meeting at 8 PM on Friday November 5 at York Community High School to organize the drive starting November 11 and to help raise the $1200 quota. Mothers of armed forces families are especially urged to attend and bring support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Fund
N. D. French
York Township
York Community High School
Waves
Waco
French
Furniture Auction Draws Crowd at Mrs Carpenter Home
A large crowd attended Saturday's household furniture sale at Mrs. Belle Carpenter's home. Bidding was brisk on most items and prices exceeded expectations, with total proceeds near $1,000. Advertising ran exclusively in the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Carpenter
Weekend Guests Mark Social Visits Across Town
Miss Maxine Birdsall of Mt Car Roll stayed with Miss Gladys Cooper over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ed Kness of Chadwick were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wesley Kness.
All Day Meet of TNT Club Here Nov 3
The TNT club held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Adeline Groharing s home with fifteen members naming favorite flowers. An all day meeting is planned for Nov 3 in the church annex to tie comforters and quilt blocks, with a potluck at noon. The annual dinner is set for Dec 1 in the church annex, with committee chairmen named for the kitchen dining room and door keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
Adeline Groharing
Frances Hemmer
Amelia Sack
Gladys Cate
Elsie Tousley
Local Visit Notes From Milledgeville and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Pearl Gilson and Diana return from a visit with Henry Eubanks in Milledgeville. Hiram Green Morrison and Allen Witmer families visit Green River ordnance plant during open house. Otto Switzer visits Frank Switzer in Mt Carroll. Sunday guests at Arthur Thompson Savanna include Cecil Imel and family and Henry Sour and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Gilson
Diana
Henry Eubanks
Milledgeville
Hiram Green
Morrison
Allen Witmer
Green River
Local Hospital Briefs From Madison And Morrison
Mrs. J. L. Brearton of Savanna was discharged from a Madison hospital and is now a patient at Savanna city hospital, admitted Sunday. Mrs. Everett Eslinger and Mrs. Harvey McGarvey of Morrison had tonsillectomies Saturday and were discharged Sunday. Edson Holland homebound with a broken rib from loading cattle. Edwin Sweitzer has blood poisoning in his arm and missed work at the proving grounds. Mrs. M. C. Beck ill under a physician. Adam Kness admitted to Morrison hospital for heart ailment. Mrs. George Bittner ill with tonsillitis under a doctor. Leroy Baty broken arm from a fall on school grounds Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brearton
Savanna
Madison
Wis
Savanna City Hospital
Everett Eslinger
Harvey McGarvey
Morrison
Edson Holland
Edwin Sweitzer
Proving Grounds
M. C. Beck
Adam Kness
Morrison Hospital
George Bittner
Leroy Baty
Church Activities Chronicle at Local Baptist and Methodist
Church announcements detail Sunday school at 10 o clock for Baptist and Argo Methodist with 7 50 pm services led by Rev. Foard An aid meeting and potluck occurred Wednesday in the church annex A Halloween party for juniors is set for Saturday at 2 pm Mrs Bob Hockman to host the ladies aid next Wednesday and a noon potluck The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm Rev Hanbecker leads services A quartet sang There will be a church school at 10 am with W A Adams as superintendent T N T society met at Mrs Adeline Graharing A new service flag star will be added as Merle Cate reports to the navy Mrs Cate has sent three sons to service The Bible school missionary department expects 20 garments from Illinois Home and Aid society to be prepared by church school ladies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foard
Ladies’ Aid
Church Annex
Bob Hockman
Christian Endeavor
Hanbecker
Ideal Quartet
Alvin Reiff
A. E. Corzine
Church School
A. Adams
T.N. T. Society
Adeline Graharing
Merle Cate
Navy
Cate
Bible School Missionary Department
Illinois Home and Aid Society
Ladies of Our Church School
Sabbath Worship and Church School Election at Thomson Methodist
The Thomson Methodist church led by H. Edgar Doverspike invites attendance for a morning worship, Sunday school election of officers, and a youth fellowship. A Sunday sermon warns that neglecting the Sabbath weakens faith and stirs spiritual disarray. A liberal reward is offered for return of lost property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Edgar Doverspike
Charles McGinty
Methodist
E. Dovers
Fair Haven Hosts Sunday Services And Visit From Rev Grote
Fair Haven schedules morning worship at 11 with Rev E E Peacock and Sunday school at 10. Rev Grote to attend second quarterly conference in Malvern on Friday at 8 PM. Fair Haven ladies aid meets Friday, and Clinton Wilt's guests include the Turneys Kahler and Ed Turney family visiting from Chadwick and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Peacock
Grote
Malvern
Fair Haven
Card of Thanks from Sheridan and Connell Families
The Sheridan and Connell families extend sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their hour of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Connell
Bobby Williams Fifth Birthday Celebrated Friday
Mrs Richard Williams entertained guests at her son Bobby's fifth birthday party Friday afternoon. Attendants included Janet Lewis Allen Grimm Marilyn Bothous Ralph Efvarvs Nancy Bennett Mrs Robsocom Gilbert Mel Volbert and Patsy. Norman Trubb and Diana Diehi hosted and led games while refreshments of jello devil's cake and grape juice were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Richard Williams
Bobby
Janet Lewis
Allen Grimm
Marilyn Bothous
Ralph Efvarvs
Nancy Bennett
Robsocom
Gilbert
Mel. Volbert
Patsy
Norman Trubb
Diana Diehire
Halloween Circle Party At Methodist Church
Mrs. Ll¢yd Kuntziman hosted the Miriam circle in a Halloween character party Tuesday evening in the basement of Mrs. Virgil Marth’s home. Games and contests fit the holiday were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll¢yd Kuntziman
Miriam
First Methodist Church
Virgil Marth
Savanna Times-Journal
Watertown Youth Visits Wesly Kness Family in Fulton
Elizabeth Kness of Watertown South Dakota spent Wednesday to Saturday afternoon at the Wesley Kness home. She returned to Dakota on Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Wesley Kness and Elizabeth Kness of Watertown visited Mr and Mrs Bill Geerts in Fulton on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Elizabeth Kness
Watertown
Wesly Kness
Dakota
Wesley Kness
Methodist Halloween Party Planned at Local Church
The Methodist church schedules a Hallowe en party for Saturday at 8 p.m. Youth Fellowship leads games and entertainment, W S C S serves refreshments, inviting members, families, and friends for a fun evening for all ages. Mr. and Mrs Norman Stickel of Craig Manor Hanover travel to Rochester Minnesota for medical care for Mrs Stickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ated
Norman Stickel
Craig Manor
Hanover
Rochester
Minn
Stickell
Mayo Clinic
Justice Prins
East Savanna
Merger Sterenberg Family Visit and Local Auction Event
Mr and Mrs Garret Sterenberg of Morrison visited over Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Bertha Holland. Garret served as auctioneer at the Belle Carpenter sale held Saturday afternoon. Clarence Bolhous attended a Farmall club banquet in Rock Island Thursday night honoring Governor Green. The governor spoke at a civilian defense salvage and WAC recruiting meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Sterenberg
Morrison
Bertha Holland
Garret
Belle Carpenter
Clarence Bolhous
Rock Island
Farmall Club
Green
WAC
York Community PTA Meeting Covers Attendance and Plans
Good attendance at the York Community P T A session in the high school auditorium with Marian Wheeler presiding. A state speaker could not attend in November, so a November 17 meeting was set with hopes for many attendees and a program including the high school glee club and a fourth grade geography review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Marian Wheeler
At & O'Clock
America
Margaret Murray
High School Glee Club
Anna Greeley
Ferrell
Retirement fund plans discussed by Rock River church
At a Methodist church board meeting in the Henry Strauch home committees were appointed to promote a campaign across the Rock River conference. The aim is to raise a substantial supplement to the permanent fund for retired ministers who served modestly and now lack adequate savings. The public will be asked to support these efforts to honor past pastors and their wives. Details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Henry Strauch
Rock Liver Conference
Yesteryear
Collin Mitchell Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Flight officer Rolland L. Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil L Mitchell of Thomson Illinois, has been promoted to second lieutenant at Dodge City Army Air Field Kansas. Mitchell, 21, is a flight instructor at the B 26 Marauder Pilot School. Mrs John Reagan of Chicago visits Savanna with her son John Reagan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City Army Air Field
Kans
Rolland L. Mitchell
Cecil L. Mitchell
Thomson, Ill
War Department
Washington
Mitchell
Army Air Forces
John Reagan
Chicago
John Coopey
Savanna
Sunday visitors at Wes Kness home from Camp Grant and Fulton
Sunday guests at the Wes Kness home included Pvt. LaVere Kness of Camp Grant and Mrs. LaVere Kness of Savanna along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Geerts and family of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green and family. They visited Hobart Holland's daughter on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
2nd Lieutenant V Constance Miller
Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. nurse V Constance Miller from BTC No. 5 Kearns Utah is daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen T Miller. A graduate of El Cajon Grammar and Grossmont High School she also finished Mercy Hospital program. Granddaughter of the late Jake Miller of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Constance Miller
Army Air Corps
Kearns
Utah
Glen T. Miller
el Cajon
Grossmont High School
Mercy Hospital
Calif
Miss Miller
Jake Miller
Thomson
Mrs Belle Carpenter Visits Clinton for Weekend Stay
Mrs Belle Carpenter travels to Clinton on Monday to stay several days at the John Carpenter home. Mrs Bertha Holland joins Saturday evening dinner at the Lewis Schick home honoring birthdays of Mrs Sterenberg and Mr Schick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Carpenter
Clinton
John Carpenter
Garret Sterenberg
Bertha Holland
Lewis Schick
WSCS Meeting and Injured Drivers Update
WSCS reports on the serious auto accident Friday night involving Stanley Darr and William McMahon. Darr weakens while McMahon remains critical with a 50-50 recovery chance. Mrs. Rot Darr of Savannah stays with her son in St Josephs hospital Elgin. Frank McDonnell and Mrs. Jack Stickell return from Elgin after visiting Stanley Darr. Clinton Herald notes social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Hobart Holland with guests Mr and Mrs David Switzer and Mrs Jake Stickell of Chadwick for October birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Darr
William McMahon
Darr
McMahon
Rot. Darr
Saavanna
St. Joseph's Shospital
Elgin
Frank McDonnnell
Savanna
Jack Halfiman
Clinton Hercald
Hobart Holland
David Switzer
Jake Sticklell
Chadwick
Stickell
Altar and Rosary Set Meeting for Nov 4 in Mrs Sheridan’s Home
The Altar and Rosary society will meet next Thursday November 4 with Mrs James Sheridan. The 500 club met last Thursday with Mrs Evelyn Welch Amy Lewis won first prize Evelyn Welch second Hortense Nipe third and Ruth Stearns low. The club will meet next Thursday November 4 with Mrs Harry Diehl. The Chat-a-While club will meet tomorrow afternoon Friday with Mrs Hobart Holland. Mr and Mrs Frank Linebeck of Savanna were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs John Halfman. Mrs John Halfman went to Elm e Sunday afternoon to visit her brother in the Elgin hospital. He was hurt in an accident. Miss Doris Roark entertained friends to a chicken dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Graharing
Miss Summer
Miss Hunt
Fulton
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Donald Smith
Elgin
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Joe Wright
Clinton
Marie Crowe
Verda
Morrison
Schade
Demmick
Adeline Groharing
Bruce Groharing
Shelia Crowe
the Shade
Maurice Strukhoff
Paul
Maquoketa
Robert Kane
Charlotte
Iowa
Irvin Renner
Mary Carolyn
A. M. Johnson
Wesley Sack
Bill Adams
Russell Green
Freeport
Elsie Stiles
Chadwick
Jack Warfield
Emma Kling
Markie Beck
Chestnut Park
Glenn Broch
John Reagan
Bill Sullivan
Chicago
Louis Kness
L. W. Swett
Gerald
Norma
Edward French
Willis Pape
Lila Wenger
Milledgeville
Justice Prins
JoAnn
East Savanna
Ann
Katherine Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Louis Thompson
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn Ann
500
Evelyn Welch
Amy Lewis
Hortense Nipe
Ruth Stearns
Harry Diehl
Hobart Holland
Frank Linebeck
John Halfman
Elme
Elgin Hospital
Doris Roark
Mrs Ginty Honored On 94th Birthday Celebration
Mrs Charles McGinty hosted a Thursday afternoon party on Oct 21 honoring Mrs Mary Jane McGinty on her 4th birthday after the confusion in text. Fourteen guests confessed ages and wedding dates totaling 1030 years while sharing stories and jokes. Refreshments included angel food cake cookies coffee and tea as Maude McGinty helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
Mary Jane McGinty
Harry
Portland
Ore
Maude McGinty
Mesdames Laura Francke
Orella Dbennett
Hattie Rawlins
Belle Carpenter
Avis St .Ores
Nelle Schade
Stella Griswold
Anna Jenkins
Maule McGinty
Mae Williams
Ida Weber
Bertha Holland
Becky Holland
Alice Lewis
Frederick
Present Gifts To Two Members Now Living In Clinton
The Women Society of Christian Service met at the Miller home with 28 members and 11 visitors. A farewell was given to Mrs. Belle and Mrs. John Carpenter moving to Clinton Iowa. Gifts were presented and a luncheon followed. The bazaar dinner is planned for Nov 17 in the church basement with menu details and volunteer committees listed. A Halloween party is set for Oct 30 at the Methodist church basement with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Womens Society of Christian Service
Pleasant
Fred Miller
Edgar Doverspike
Albany
Nellie Schade
Alta Schildmiller
Estella Griswold
Anna Lohmercer
Maude McGinty
Root
Mere
Marie Kemmer
Misa Etta Brietol
Thomson
Jortha Jacobson
Fulton
Ralph Stearns
Stephen Kemmer
Janet
Billie Lewis
Thomason
Maude Wagner
Minnie Miller
Frankie Oliver Ivy
Belle Carpenter
John Carpenter
Clinton, Io
Wagner
Emma Stage
Salome McGinty
Grace Tibbits
Ruth Stearns
Margaret Murray
Amy Lewis
Salome MclGinty
Helen Wentling
Hattie Rawlings
Emma Steele
Minnie Ashpole
Methodist Church
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Funeral Plans
Mr and Mrs Lynn Babcock of Sterling were Sunday dinner guests for Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple. Mr and Mrs Carr Osborn spent the weekend in Dixon with relatives. Thelma Schick went to Jackson Michigan Friday evening to attend funeral services of her cousin George Voelker who died Thursday. Funeral services were on Monday. Miss Schick returned home Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Babcock
Sterling
Ray Rupple
Carr Osborn
Dixon
Thelma Schick
Jackson
Mich
George Voelker
Miss Schick
Sunday and midweek social visits stretch across towns
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ryan and daughter Bertis of Wilton Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Garrity of Clinton, Pete Cate, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sheridan were Sunday dinner guests at the Thomas Hand home. Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Hemmer were Gladys Cate and family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smeltekop of Savanna. Miss Bessie Groharing of Morrison spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Myrta Groharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Ryan
Bertis
Wilton
Ray Garrity
Clinton
Pete Cate
Jim Sheridan
Thomas Hand Home
E. 0. Hemmer
Gladys Cate
Walter Smeltekop
Savanna
Bessie Groharing
Morrison
Myrta Groharing
High School News and Upcoming Events Flashback
State official Edmundson and county supervisor Bruci visited the local high school last Thursday and this Monday. Fern Rawlins was omitted from the honor roll due to an office error. The juniors stage the play Faith Hope and Clarity tonight. Magazines from Curtis Publishing are sold by students. A Halloween party is planned Friday evening by the Home Economics club. Rumor notes Corky tension between the two high schools over a freshman E eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Edmundson
State Department of Public Instruction
L. C. Bruci
Fern Rawlins
Honlor
C. W. Rose
Curtis Publishing Company
Home Economics Club
Corky
H. S
Gladys Dykstra
Reiporter
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News of the
Army & Navy
Thomson Briefs
Roy Zody
Lee Hartman
Frank Brown
Herbert Almaquist
Wayne Brown
Frank Brown Sr
Frank Brown Jr
Giaste
STORK
Omar Ketchum
Banco
T.N. T. Club
Paul Wilt
Argo Methodist
Clint Wilt
Paul Turney
Glenn Turney
Margaret Kahler
Ed Turney
Bobby Williams
Thomson Priess
Hallowe'en
P.T.A
East Wall Street
Carla Kay
Collin Mitchell
WSCS
Red Miller
Baptist Aid
Baptiste Aid
Altar and Rosary the
Altar and Rosary Society
James Sheridan
M.ginty
Aviation
Lauren Mitchell
Springhill College
Springhill, Ala
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