Mrs Holland Celebrates 80th Birthday in York Township
The 80th birthday of Mrs Bertha Holland was observed Sunday at her daughter Mrs Norman Wrench’s home. Family and two great grandchildren Jay Smaltz and Diane French attended. An early settler, she aided her late husband Smith J Holland who served as York Township Tax Collector and long-time postmaster. She has three children and remains active in York Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Holland
Norman Wrench
Garret
Winnie
Sterenberg
Besse
Hobart S Holland
York Community Church
Local residents host weekend visitors across Davenport area
Thomson News notes many Davenport area families hosting guests over the weekend. Martha French taught first grade at Lincoln School. Edward Smaltz will study CPA work in Chicago. Ernest Smiths visit Arizona with three children staying with the Bair family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha French
Lincoln School
Davenport
N. D. French
Edward Smaltz
Walton School of Commerce
Chicago
Ernest Smith
Arizona
Joe Blair
Don Ashby
Wayne
Benton
Mr and Mrs Bill Boylan Visit Ross Boylan in Savannah
Mr and Mrs Bill Boylan and their sons spent Sunday with his father Ross Boylan and wife at Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Boylan
Ross Boylan
Sasvanna
Chicago man with Brach family over holiday weekend
George Jones of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach and Phillip for the holiday weekend, sharing time with the locals and enjoying the family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Chicago
Mrs
Emil Brach
Phillip
Labor Day Weekend Visitors and Family Gatherings
Monday evening callers at the Virgil Wilt home included Mrs Wilt’s sister and husband Ma and Mrs Arthur Hoffman of Chadwick along with Miss Bessie Groharing of Clinton. Diehl Marshall Curley and Wilt sisters hosted Labor Day weekend at Web’s Camp. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Ashpole included their daughters and husbands Ralph Christiansen, Harold Sorenson of Clinton Franklin Fehler and family Harold Ashpole of Tow Moor Iowa. Donald Sweitzer of Chicago visits his uncle Noah Sweitzer for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Klein
Downpers Grove
R. J.houghton
Hazel Witt
Charles
Louis Witt
Clinton
Harold Witt
Witt
Robert Miller
Lauren Mitchell
Arthur Deutsche
Patty
Arden
Elmhurst
Kyle Rawlins
Erich Maarske
Carl Peterson
Neal
Dale Hildebrand
Rock
Fool
Mervin Marshall
Virgil Wilt
Diana Diehl
Carolyn Marhall
Leona Curley
Betty Lou Wilt
Web
Town
John Ashpole
Ralph Christiansen
Harold Sorenson
Franklin Fehler
Harold Ashpole
Tow Moor
Donald Sweitzer
Chicago
Noah Sweitzer
Labor Day Visits Highlight Savanna Moline Social Roundup
Kyle Melendy of Savanna hosted Labor Day in Thomson as Mr and Mrs A E Mitchell of Morrison dined with Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Dee l Mitchell and H M Timmons. The Timmons party returns from Portland Oregon after a month with Gene Green and family. Eldon Smith of Chicago visited Merle Atherton and they then called on Helen Jones in East Moline. Francis Sheridan and John Atherton with Del Curley joined Labor Day guests Lynn Curley and family in Moline and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Thomson
A. E. Mitchell
Morrion
Ben Wagner
Dee’l Mitchell
H. M. Timmons
Portland
Ore
Gene Green
Eldon Smith
Chicago
Merle Atherton
Atherton
Helen Jones
East Moline
Francis Sheridan
Moline
John Atherton
del Curley
Lynn Curley
Bible Lesson Sermon Text Refers to Davidic Righteous Branch
The lesson quotes Jer 23 5 proclaiming a righteous Branch from David who shall reign and prosper and execute judgment and justice on earth. It also cites passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy as part of the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Mary Baker Eddy
World Weeps for the Innocent and Morbid Imps
A poem by H. A. Gossard laments child victims and prays for an end to violence. It contrasts peaceful dreams of children with the “Fiends of hell” who kill. The item notes Mrs. Hattie Wilt works at the George Guttke home in Savanna caring for Mrs. Guttke and her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Hattie Wilt
George Guttke
Savanna
Mrs. Guttke
Hartman Clan Reunion Held In Old Mill Park
Annual Hartman clan reunion held Sunday at Old Mill Park Savanna with 115 members and guests. A picnic dinner preceded a business session naming officers: Donald Smith president Boyd Handel vice president Mrs George E Doden secretary and Frances Hartman treasurer. Eldest attendee was John Tripp Chadwick and youngest was Richard Lee Geisz Chadwick area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Clan
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Donald Smith
Boyd Handel
George E. Doden
Frances Hartman
John Tripp
Chadwick
Richard Lee Geisz
Reuben Giisaz
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Thomson News
Leo Ryan
Long Grove
Thomas Hand
Harriet Wheeler
Normal
E. O. Hemmer
Wheeler
Peter Nanseitein
Gerald Pessman
BEE
G.h.roggentori
Sportsmen’s
Pitts Sport Store
Martin and Mercury Outboard Motors
W. 3Rd St
Sterling
Main St
Fenton
Illinois
Township Twenty North
Range Fau
Whiteside County
H. J. Blasdell
Clyde E. Burns
Anne
Termer
Savanna Carburetor & Electrical Co
Savanna, Ill
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Joshua
Daby's
Baby Fpuuwler
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Hammer Mills
FORD
Ferguson
Lanark
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the Main ST. Savanna
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Winkler
Main St. Savanna
H. A. Gossard
Lanark, Ill
Crepe
Jersey
the Fashion Shop
Madison St
Ella Coates
Mt. Carroll
Skelly
Cargill
F. A. Fleege
Murphy Feeds
Cargill Nutrena
Chicke—Remedies
North Main St
Service Department
Thomas Cox
A-11
R. J. Caron
Chevrolet Sales & Service
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