Newsy Notes From The School House
American History class topics include colonization and a Friday written test. Typing class tests on punctuation and sentences. students find punctuation harder than locating letters. English work covers sentence fragments and constructing proper sentences. Orchestra to hold a Weiner Roast on September 21 at Palisades Park, followed by a student show. Ring salesman returns to present new samples. class to choose this year’s ring Friday morning. Sophomore plans to visit Freshman days postponed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggy
America
Thoraday Fund
Legislative Department
Palisades Park
Local visitors and guests from Fulton area note
Locals Mr and Mrs Jack Halfman were Monday callers in Fulton. Miss Kathryn Kauffman stayed overnight with Wanda Deers. Emil Detaye and family from Clinton visited. Henry Hebler family hosted. Lois Carroll visited Margaret Lambert in Savanna before Lambert's trip to Los Angeles. John Ingle of Willifield Illinois stayed with Albert Dimmick family. Harold Gelwicks Milledgeville and Ivan Carroll Chadwick spent Tuesday with Rush Carroll's parents. George Balk Fulton attended Fidelity Life Association convention in Detroit. their son Harlan visited grandparents Frank and Mrs. Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Detaye
Clinton
Henry Hebler
Lois Carroll
Savanna
Margaret Lambert
Los Angeles
Harold Gelwicks
Milledgeole
Ivan Carroll
Chadwick
Rush W. Carroll
George Balk
Fulton
Fidelity Life Association
Detroit
Harlan
Frank Rush
Village Board Proceedings Open Meeting and Bills Approved
The regular village board session with President H. B. Strauch approved minutes from August and September meetings. Bills totaling various amounts were read and referred to the Finance Committee and paid, including water taxes and labor charges. The board endorsed a highway permit for a water main on Route 80 and authorized transfer to the highway engineer. Water work and staffing were assigned to the water committee, and Treasurer Sheridan reported receipts of 661.17 since the last meeting and a balance of 2976.01, with July Motor Fuel Tax allotment of 139 bringing total fuel tax credits to 200.32 for the fund. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Strauch
Dept. of Finance
NM. Strubb
Laura N. Geisinger
Frank Smith
Frank Johnson
R. Boylan
Nod
French Corner
N.ow
Lewis
Pape
A Highway Division
Route 80
Holland
Hipimeay
Water Committee
Sheridan
Joly
Board On Motion
Lightning Destroys Barn On Ferris And Foy Property
A lightning strike on Tuesday set fire to a large barn and hog house on the Ferris and Foy farm near Thomson. Firefighters and neighbors saved the hogs and contained the blaze, though 70 tons of baled hay and oat straw were damaged. The farm covers 32 acres and is run by L. T. Byse and son. Scoutmaster Rev. Todd announces a weekend camp along the slough north of the Ray Rupple home, with Thomson Boy Scouts eligible to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris and Foy
Ferris and Poy
Bluffs
Thomson
Creesl
Mortison Fire Department
Morrison
L. T. Byse and Son
Rev
Todd
Ray Rupple
Freeport
High Line Breaks In Night Storm Causes Fire Break on Wires
Heavy rain toppled cottonwood limbs onto a high tension line near the J. J. Sheridan home. Fire and a loud explosion followed as the line broke, sending balls of fire to the sidewalk and burning there while linemen and crews from Savanna rushed to repair in the late hours. Telephone poles and lines also suffered damage as crews worked through the night and into the next day. Local residents, including the Sheridans and the Lenders, were awakened by the flashes and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheridan
Sheridan
George Lenders Vis
Charles Groburing
Tted
Tom Utilities
Cheatuim
Savanna
Hans Gehrsen Oiay
Frank Johnson
Among The Sick In A North Iowa Community
Amidst outpatient illness and hospital notes, several locals are listed as ill or recovering. Prisca treated at Rock Island after various ailments. Mrs. Ray Machael of Morrison confined to bed for rest due to heart and kidney trouble. Miss Helem Kenyon from Argo observed after appendicitis. Others visit or host relatives, and several hospital stays or medical issues are reported across Savanna Clinton Freeport and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Machael
Morrison
Helem Kenyon
Argo
Clinton Hospital
Gus Roggendorf
George Mort
Jan
Alex
Eva Bailey
Savanna
Evelyn Stickel
Freeport
St. Francis Hospital
Richard Johnsey
Jane Lamb Hospital
Jevening
Amcha Smith
Church and Sunday Services Telex Brief
Local churches list ideal Sunday school at 10 a m young people meet at 7 p m evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Berge pastor ladies cleaned church potluck held at North Clyde church Fair Haven Ton Bischoff pastorton weekly worship morning services noted Thomson Methodist meeting planned for Sept 23 with Dr Seaman chairing and aid society gathering at J Ashpole home York Baptist Sunday school 9 a m Christian Church 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m service Catholic services at 8 a m
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IDEAL
Young Peoples
Berge
Itader
H. EF. Green
Ing
Harry Isenhart
Lyn Pewman
Blanche Seim
Kathryn Berge
Th. Stakemiller
Joe
Fair Haven
Argo
Thomson Methodist
Seaman
Rockford
Aid Society
John Ashpole
Christian Church
Kingdom of God
Fifth Wedding Anniversary Card Party at Holland Home
Mr and Mrs Hobart Holland hosted friends Tuesday for their fifth anniversary with 500 games and prizes. Leonard Stage won high score and Clarence Bethous received a consolation gift. Guests included Eugene Murray Lyle Williams Leonard Stage Clarence Bethous and Emil Brach. They received a commemorative picture as a gift. Mex Frask Manning visited James Hatey’s home Edison Holland bought a Chevrolet from the dealer Paul Lewis. L G Strauch traveled to Mendota to visit son Calvin Strauch and attend a three day homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Holland
Leonard Stage
Clarence Bethous
Eugene Murray
Lyle Wiliams
Emil Brach
Helland
L. G. Strauch
Mendota
Tbis
Calvin Strauch
Correction of Sack reunion attendance list incomplete
The record notes that the list of attendees for the Sack reunion was incomplete last week. Names omitted include Mr and Mrs Charles Sack of Argo and Mr and Mrs James Keckler with children Donald and Carol Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sack
Argo
James Keckler
Donald and
Carol Lee
Enjoys Trip From California To Maryland Via Canal
Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter learn their son Lenn Carpenter of the US Navy ship reaches Baltimore after a long voyage from California He enjoys a Panama Canal trip and a New York City visit He is taking a nine month mechanical course at the Baltimore station and hopes for a Christmas leave Mrs Ida Weber visits Yates City with her daughter Mrs Ittwade Millard and family Mr and Mrs Hubert Cate take daughter Betty to Jacksonville Ill to enter school and stay with Camp Point relatives overnight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Lenn Carpenter
Baltimore
Cal- Morine
Lena
Panama Canal
New York City
Ife
Ida Weber
Yates City
Ittwade Millard
Hubert Cate
Betty
Jacksonville
Ith
Camp Point
Mr. Cate
Community music and picnic at Eagle Point Park Clinton
A compact note reports a Pleasant Saturday event at Eagle Point Park Clinton with a picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs George Lenders. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pope stayed overnight with Louis Groharing's Prophetstown family for the Prophetstown celebration and enjoyed a chicken supper served by Methodist church guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lenders
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Arthur Pope
Tatter
Louis Groharing
Prophetstown
Methodist Church
Auto smash injures Pat Frolley near Christian Church
A misty Saturday night crash near the Christian church injured Pat Frolley of Thomson after his car collided with an O Leary Pontiac sedan traveling through Savanna. Both vehicles were towed to Lewis Motor Co. and Frolley was taken to Clinton hospital with cuts from shattered glass while Mrs. O Leary suffered leg bruises and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Frolley
Thomson
Ed McGinty
O'Leary
Savanna
Christian Church Corner
Frosley
O’leary
Froley
Gaar
Frolley
Clinton
Wright
Pontiac
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
Savanna Township
Lewis Motor Co
Savanng
Floyd Kness Fowls Shine at Illinois Fairs
Floyd Kness of Morrison, son of Adam and Mrs. A E Kness of Argo, earned a strong showing at regional fairs. He exhibited 92 birds with 32 winners, featuring Brahma, Partridge Cochin, Cornish Game, Silver Spangle, Hamburg, Muscovy and Runner ducks. At the Springfield state fair a partridge cockerel won first while two pullets placed first. Dixon fair saw 21 birds shown with 20 winners. Asiatic birds took 61st and second. Warren fair counted 20 birds with 16 winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Adam E Kness
Argo
Floyd
Springfield
Dixon
Warren Fir
Card of Thanks to Acknowledge Kindness During Illness
Elinor M. McKee expresses sincere gratitude for the kindness shown during illness. She thanks those who sent flowers fruit cards and letters and hopes to be remembered with appreciation.
Melon Day Committee Closes Books for the Year
The Melon Day committee held its final meeting and closed this year's books. A projected $500 balance remains to start 1937 festivities, with many checks outstanding. Revenue from stands and admissions netted about $1,200, expenses were trimmed, and a $300 contingency is planned with $50 on hand after clearing old balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodher
Gale
Funeral services for Lawrence Gaar held Thursday afternoon
Funeral services for Lawrence Gaar 58 were conducted from the home Thursday at 2 oclock by Rev RAL Swords of Lanark assisted by Rev W G Aitken of Geneseo The service honored a local janitor and melon grower who died of apoplexy after returning to work His death prompted the York Community school to close in memory and he leaves a widow three daughters and several siblings in Thomson born November 20 1878 he married Flossie Stage December 25 1901 surviving are Athlene Mary Margaret twins Mary Gear his mother and brothers Mark Arch Harry and sister Mrs George Potter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gaar
Ral Swords
Lanark
W. G. Aitken
Geneseo
Jesus
Dag Sword
K. B. Carpenter
Allan Witmer
Earl Isenhart
Rush Carrol
Paul Ilewix
Frank Smith
Fred Muller
Lower York Ceemetery
Gaar
Mary
York
Board of Education
York Township
Mary Gear
Arch Gear
Flossie Stage
Thomson
Athlene
Mery
Margaret
Mary Gaar
Mark
Bard
New Mexico
Arch
Gray’s Lake
Harry
Bra
George Potter
Club Meetings And Hostesses In Northwestern Illinois
The T N T club plans a September 23 gathering with Mrs Ernest Tousley and assistants Mrs Mary Tousley and Miss Eli Tousley. The Home Economics Club meets Friday at Argo church with Miss Ethel Cooper of Hanover as speaker on school topics. Royal Neighbors met with 14 members present and planned next meeting hosts Lorraine Weatherwax Grace Shelly Ivent Melendy Margaret Cochran Nettie Baker and Anna Kauffman. Mrs Roy Houghton will hostess Thursday afternoon September 34 for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
Ernest Tousley
Mary Tousley
Eli Tousley
Argo
Ethel Cooper
Hanover
Lorraine Weatherwax
Grace Shelly
Ivent Melendy
Margaret Cochran
Nettie Baker
Anna Kauffman
Roy Houghton
Promoted To Position In City Store
Stanley Fuller of Freeport rises from stock clerk at Kresge stores to stock clerk in a new 63rd Street Chicago location. He turned 21, was feted by a card club near Shrape Park with gifts including a radio, leather billfold, key lease, and a Shaeffer pen as store executives and colleagues offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Puller
Thompson
Les Fuller
West Moseley St
Freeport
Mohr Cottage
Shrape Park
D. F. Landes
M. D. Maynard
Mr. Fuller
Stanley
Weekend visits across town and region noted
Mrs Lee Hartman and children at Chadwick spent the weekend with relatives here. Mrs Polly Warfield and Mary Moore visited Friday with Mrs John LaShell. Ma and Mrs Earl Green and family returned home Sunday after visiting relatives in Milwaukee. Mrs Merle Wright of Cedar Rapids is expected to arrive the last of this week to spend part of her two weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs KR D Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Grobaring
Hubert Williams
Stockton
Bessie
Lee Hartman
Chadwick
Polly Warfield
Mary Moore
John LaShell
Mrs. Earl Green
Milwaukee
Merle Wright
Cedar Rapids
KR. D. Bennett
Couple Wed Saturday By Rev Braun In Lutheran Ceremony
Mass Thurma Lucie Hartman of Thomason married Henry Van Huisen in St Pauls Lutheran Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev W Braun. Mrs Hartman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry L Hartman of near Themed and Mr Van Huisen is the son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Van at Fintan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Thurma Lucie Hartman
Thomason
Henry van Huisen
Parssuare
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Three Otleck
H W. Braan
van Hmnzen
Henry L. Hartman
Near Themed
Ven Brazen
Jacob Ven
Fintan
Local Social News From Clinton and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Frank Lineback spent several days in Chi visiting this week in the home of his son Nesley Sack and family Mrs Anna Stemn visits in Merk at her mother Mrs Will Stace C W Hackett left for Winchester IL to join his wife They will live there attending in navy blue Mr and Mrs Richard Johnpey and guests attended the wedding of Bobby and the crepe the groom were the best man Leo Ew The couple was attended to Miss Ven Huizen sister of those married Leonard Hartman Tre young people are the parents of a daughter Viola Mae born Friday Sept 13 at their home north of Thomees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnpey
Bobby
Clinton
Wara Ven Huizen
Leonard Hartman
Mrafford
Viola Mae
Thomees
York Supervisor Attends State Convention in Moline
James J Sheridan supervisor of York township attends a two day state convention for supervisors and recorders at the LeClaire hotel in Moline. Carroll county sends Miles Rogers Elkhorn Grove chairman Sherm Myers Mt Carroll county clerk Walter Watson and county treasurer Frank L Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Sheridan
York Township
LeClaire Hotel
Moline
Carroll County
Miles Rogers
Elkhorn Grove
Sherm Myers
Mt Carrjoll
Walter Watson
Frank L. Ross
Wedding Attendant Reunites With Hosts After 50 Years
John Fleming of Milwaukee called on Mr and Mrs John Neary this Sunday. Fleming served as best man at their wedding nearly fifty years ago. He was with his sisters Mrs Hutton and Mrs Downs of Dixon and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neary
John Fleming
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Fleming
Mr. Neary
Hutton
Downs
Dixon
Few More Games Before Ball Season Ends
A hard ball game is set for Sunday afternoon at Round Grove as local boys seek a winning score after wining one and a loss. Friday night softball matches go to Chadwick with both boys and girls teams. Monday evening Phillips 66 from Savanna beat the local softball squad 15 to 4. Another baseball game may be scheduled, likely ending Sunday, with a possible matchup against Rockford Boose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Grove
Chadwick
Phillips 66
Savanna
Johnny Brown
Rockford Boose
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Newsy
Jack Halfman
Kathryn Kauffman
Wanda Deers
John Ingle
Wiilwilifield, Til
Proceedings of Village Board
MN South
BOY Scouts
Othe
Sand Slough
Mrs
Charles Deets
Ben Stage
Bob and Marie Stage
Bernice Cochran
Marie Stare
Helen Kenyon
Hazel Lohmeier
Lucille Griswold
Miss Harriet Smith i
James Chesbra
Prisca
International
Har
Fesaces Vester Co
Rock Island
Cold
Ben State
Jos Mmerends
Sheborran
Bernard Cond
Marilyn Jean
D. A. Zimmerman
Sheffield
Euests
William "Lambert
William Lambert
Freemont
Iewa
Lavall, Libberton
Mes
Will Libberton
North of
Sto
York Baptist
Mr. and
Mex Frask Manning
James Hatey
Edison Holland
Paul Lewis
California
Maryland
IDEAT
Farmer's Club
Jedd Barmera
Elit Wall Pet Werneday
Soph Bao Tee
Merry Sewers 4 Club
Glosing Soni
Salep
Christian Chruch
Vialn Marcellus
Emma Steele
Ray Moyer
Dan O'Leary
Morrison, Dixon and Warren
Elinor M. McKee
Melon Committee
John Cartel
York Community
Acen
MT. Carroll
Meg Ohne Byateer
M Ray Bronneman
Rock Liver Association
Baptist
Mt. Carrell
Niceme
Womans Missionary Society
Cecelia Dolingon
Burma
Melon Field
Stanley Fuller
Kresge
Thomson Briefs
Rev. Braun
Frank Lineback
George Sack
Nesley Sack
Anna Stemn
Thin Merk
Will Stace
C. W. Hackett
Winchester
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