York Reading Circle opens with Mrs J Seim meeting
The York Reading Circle held its opening meeting Monday at Mrs Harvey Seims home. Tonics were assigned for reports due Tuesday Oct 21 at Mrs Betty Kuhns home. Members included active teachers from Oil Valley Clinton Ideal Park Hill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Reading Circle
Harvey Seim
Betty Kuhns
Savanna
Oil Valley School
Anderson
Clinton
the Ideal School
Kuhns
Center School
Thelma Scheik
Argo-Faroland Starck
Chicago
Parkhill
Lyle Greeley
Tehan
O.te Switzer
Lyle Williams
F. L. Stage
Louis V. Newkirk
Americas
John T. Whitaker
James Lee Ellenwood
York Teachers’ Reading Circle
Roland Starck
County Rural Teachers’ Council
Review Prints Delinquent Tax List For York
The Review publishes the delinquent tax list for York prepared by County Collector Lula M. Ross. Names paid before 5 p.m. Sept. 15 were removed from the list before delivery. those unpaid after that hour remain listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Lula M. Ross
Young Republican Convention Attendee Visits Danvers
Clarence Bolhous attended the Young Republican Convention in Springfield last week where state and national officials spoke alongside Gov. Dwight Green Senator Wayland Brooks and Treasurer Warren Wright. On returning he visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bielema in Danvers and spoke with Lois Hunt, a former Thomson teacher now teaching there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Springfield
Dwight Green
Wayland Brooks
Warren Wright
Danvers
Martin Bielema
Lois Hunt
Thomson
Miss Hazel Stratton to Be Married in Batavia Church
Miss Hazel Stratton and Charles Joseph Johnson of Batavia plan a September 20 wedding at the Catholic church in Batavia. Hazel, a Thom son graduate and Batavia High alumna, works as a fashion model and office assistant. Charles works in Cudahy Packing Co. Chicago. After a Canada honeymoon they will reside in Batavia. Attendees include Mrs Olive E. Smith, Mrs Paul Lewis, and Miss Louise Lewis. O W Hackett, visiting relatives, returns to Cleveland after extended travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Stratton
Batavia
Ill
Hazel Smith
Charles Joseph Johnson
Miss Stratton
Thomson
Batavia High School
Johnson
Cudahy Packing Co
Chicago
Canada
Olive E. Smith
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Louise Lewis
Clinton, Fa
In Memoriam Marshall Arthur G Marshall
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and son who passed away one year ago today Sept 20 1940 Time takes away the grief but memories turn back every leaf Thoughts return of a loving past while he lies in peaceful sleep His memory we shall always keep Mrs Helen Marshall Mr and Mrs Louis Krohn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Arthur G. Marshall
Helen Marshall
Louis Krohn
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lillian Hadley Solton
The Hadley family expresses deep gratitude to all who aided during the final illness and death of their mother Mrs. Lillian Hadley Solton. Special thanks to the pastor, casket attendants, and flower and car donors. Signed Bert Hadley Lowell Hadley John Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hadley Solton
Bert Hadley
Lowell Hadley
John Hadley
Unsung Heroes of Our Valley Theme at York Community Church
York Community will host morning worship at 8 45 Sunday September 21 with theme Unsung Heroes of Our Valley Col George Davenport and Antoine LeClaire who helped found the mid west empire under God The service invites all to wait on the Lord church school at 930 with Supt Harry Gaar leading devotions The lesson Overcoming the Adversary from Revelation continues A Community Fellowship evening is planned Thursday September 18 at 730 with music readings and refreshments Rev Foard will deliver the sermon at Sunday service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
T. Stuart Cleworth
Our Valley
Col
George Davenport
Antoine LeClaire
Mid-West Empire
Church School
Harry Gaar
Stanley Stuber
Sunday Church Services And October Meeting Notice
The parish outlines Sunday services at Catholic and Baptist churches with morning worship and Sunday school. October Sunday school committee is Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St Ores. Ladies Aid holds an all day church basement meeting on September 25. Thomson Methodist lists services and Rally Day on October 5 with special music and C E notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores
Ladies Aid
Fair Haven Church Activities Update
Pastor Paul Farley notes no Thursday prayer service due to meetings in Chadwick. E. L. C. E. social set for Friday at the Albert Adolph home. Sunday, Sept. 21 features Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching service at 10:55 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Chadwick
Albert Adolph
Clarence Bolhous Posts Morris Bills for Barrick Cattle Co
Clarence Bolhous has been busy this week posting bills for the Morris. Barrick Cattle Co. of Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Morris
Barrick Cattle Co
Dixon
Social News: Week of Local Visits Across Several Towns
Thomson hosts Saturday dinner guests with John Carpenter and guests from Fulton Chicago and Morrison visit relatives in the area. Nearby households host Sunday visits and driving plans for Madison and Iowa City reflect community ties and education moves.
Thomson F F A boys win premiums and ribbons at Freeport
Thomson F F A students return from the Freeport Sectional fair with a grand championship ribbon and multiple blue and red awards. Eight members traveled, earning honors in boars ewes and cattle events. Upcoming Quad County show in Clinton cited. organization meetings and officer slate announced for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson F. F. A
Freeport
Thomson
John Halfman
Tom Hand, Jr
Frank Manning
Quad County
Clinton
Bob Miller
LeRoy Prins
Charles Hartman
Lanark
Bob Smith
Bill Marshall
Pete Cate
Junior Hook
Willis Stage Buys Soltow House in Thomson
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Stage purchased the Soltow property in Thomson from Lowell Hadley, with the estate of the late Mrs. Lillian Hadley Soltow. The two-story 1912 house on Route 80 across from the grade school includes all contents and will be divided among the Hadley heirs. The Stages may move from the farm when they choose, with the home ready and furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Stage
Soltow
Thomson
Lowell Hadley
Lillian Hadley Soltow
Stage
Hadley
Route 80
Alvie Keltner
Opening PTA Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
The first meeting of the current PTA year, held last Thursday, drew strong turnout. Miss Thelma Schick welcomed members with remarks and introductions by district teachers and a social hour led by Mrs. E. O. Hemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Schick
E. O. Hemmer
Demaree
Hemmer
Miss Schick
Herbert St. Ores
Paul Wilt
Miss Cooper
Harvey Marshall
Weidman
E. ©. Hemmer
Glen Demaree
Miss Farnsworth
Vada St. Ores
Gladys Cate
Margaret Murray
Maud Wagner
Cora Stickell
Harriet Wilt
Mary Marshall
Amelia Sack
Alice Switzer
Bertha Brenneman
Ethel Demaree
Grace Seim
Lanark
Thomson Briefs Mention Kirkman Death In Iowa Kin
Mrs Hattie Rawlins learns of her brother in law William Tague of Kirkman Iowa passing away. Saturday visitors with Mrs Wesley Kness included Mrs Emma Zueschwerdt Mrs Wm Linker Chadwick Miss Mary Hartman Waterloo Iowa. Earl Orcutt took a job at A D Mitchell Grocery Fulton. Mrs Paul Bonjour visited son Merle Bonjour near Savanna Wednesday. Friday guests were Mr and Mrs Claire Tobey Princeton Ia with Mr and Mrs Ray Erling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carpenter
Vernon Corbin
Fulton
Lois Middleton
Jack Reagan
Chicago
Louis Kness
Ray Erling
Clyde Tobey
Bryant, In
Fred Whitney
Morrison
Eugene Murray
J. F. Shrader
W. J. Way
Chadwick
Fred Strubb
James
Will Strubb
Cumberland
Wis
N. D. French
Martha
Virginia French
Madison
Virginia
University
Wesley
Hattie Rawlins
William Tague
Kirkman
Iowa
Wesley Kness
Emma Zueschwerdt
Wm. Linker
Mary Hartman
Waterloo
Earl Orcutt
A. D. Mitchell
Paul Bonjour
Merle Bonjour
Savanna
Claire Tobey
Princeton
George Mort Named New Member of 80 Year Club
George Mort, born September 20 1861 in Baltimore, is to be inducted into the Carroll County 80 Year Club this weekend as he marks his 80th birthday. He and wife Mrs. Mort celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary this week while Mort continues fencing work in Thomson and Carroll County with four children Vern George Glen and Eva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mort
Carroll County
Mr. Mort
Baltimore
Lanark
Iowa
Morrison
Thomson
Vern
George
Glen
Eva
Mort
Carroll County 80 Year Club Members List
Taxon Carroll County chronicles a list of residents and honorees labeled the 80 Year Club. Notable names include Mary Jane McGinty Thomson 91 Mrs. Alice Lewis Thomson 90 Col Ed Hinds Thomson 85 and Frank Anderson Thomson with several others such as John Neary Robert Barrett Rebecca Holland and James St. Ores. The document also mentions 1942 candidates and ages RS 82 81 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane McGinty
Thomson
Alice Lewis
Col
Ed Hinds
Frank Anderson
Rebecca Holland
John Neary
Thomson Robert Barrett
Thomson James St. Ores
Ida Frederick
Harry Elly
Thomson J. L. Deets
Milledgeville
John Schade
Thomson George Mort
Jennie Clark
Jean Demaree To Be Married In Washington
Miss Jean Demaree daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Demaree will wed Lieut Thomas Chittenden of Los Angeles in Washington DC on Sunday The couple plan to live in Arlington Virginia Demaree attended York Community High School class of 1939 and studied home economics at the University of Illinois Chittenden serves with the Cryptograph Signal Corps in Washington and wedding guests include Rush Carroll Ivans Carroll Robert Gelwicks and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Demaree
Glenn Demaree
Thomas Chittenden
Los Angeles
Calif
Washington, D. C
Miss Demaree
York Community High School
University of Ilinois
Chittenden
Washington
Arlington
Rush Carroll
Ivan Carroll
David
Robert Gelwicks
Leo
Lois
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Washout near LaCrosse delays trains and mail
A washout just east of LaCrosse Wisconsin during a heavy storm blocked the main line and delayed eastbound service. Burlington officials said crews rerouted trains over the Milwaukee line to Dubuque, crossing the Mississippi and returning to Burlington tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
LaCross
Wis
Burlington
LaCrosse
Dubuque
Ashpole Reunion Held At Morrison On Sunday
Descendants of the Henry Ashpole family gathered at Morrison hosted by Mrs. Agnes Ashpole. The oldest attendee was C. A. Martin of Morrison and the youngest was the two weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Holcomb. Sixty eight members attended from Thomson Grand Mound Clinton Low Moor Camanche DeWitt Albany Moline Savanna Prophets town and Morrison with guests from Shepards Field Texas Camp Haan Riverside California and Woodcross Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ashpole
Agnes Ashpole
Morrison
C. A. Martin
Frederick Holcomb
Thomson
Grand Mound
Clinton
Low Moor
Camanche
DeWitt
Albany
Moline
Savanna
Prophetstown
Donald Ashpole
Shepards Field
Tex
Franklin Ashpole
Camp Haan
Riverside
Calif
Edith Robson
Woodscross
Utah
Social visits and family gatherings across Illinois and Wisconsin
Thompson Brie and Ruth Demaree visit Lola Grim in Washington DC while Mrs Demaree tours the capital. In Rockford St Anthonys hospital relatives meet infant daughter. Davenport, Elgin, Morrison, Savanna, and Cassville households host or visit kin including Grim Brookstra Witmer Miller Notz and Jansma families during a weekend of calls dinners and drives to Lone Rock and Cassville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Demaree
Lola Grim
Demaree
Washington, DC
Ford Grim
Bert Grim
Mt. Carroll
Richard Schaut
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rockford
Robert Graharing
C. L. Brookstra
Davenport
Gerald Brookstra
Elgin
William Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Allen Witmer
Jackson Davis
Savanna
John Carpenter
Lone Rock
Wis
Edward Tubbs
Carl Miller
Harry Diehl
Births Report from Ashton Mt Carroll and Rockford
Mr and Mrs John Rosenberg of Ashton Illinois announce the birth of a son John Francis Rosenberg on September 5 weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. Mr and Mrs Richard Schaut of Mt Carroll announce a daughter Nancy Evelyn born September 10 at St Anthonys Rockford. Mrs Schaut is Evelyn Grim sister of Ford Grim. Mr and Mrs Floyd Leavens report a 9 1 2 pound daughter born at home Sunday named Neta Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rosenberg
Ashton
Ill
John Francis Rosenberg
Richard Schaut
Mt. Carroll
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rockford
Nancy Evelyn
Schaut
Evelyn Grim
Ford Grim
Floyd Leavens
Neta Louise
Club Notes and Meetings From Thomson and Argo
Hostess Mrs Diehl welcomed Thomson 500 Club at her home. Argo Home Ec Club plans Friday Sept 19 meeting at Methodist church. Belle Carpenter hosted Argo 400 Club last Friday with prizes going to Hortense Nipe first Evelyn Welch second Mammiee Mummert third. Next Nipe home Sept 25. Chat-a-While Club enjoyed hamburger fry at Point Rock park Mt Carroll Tuesday. Next meet Sept 26 with Mrs Ted Storm. Alaska customs talk by Mrs Mildred Brach. Secret sisters revealed and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
Thoreday
Arco Home Ee Club
Argo
Methodist Church
Belle Carpenter
Hortense Nipe
Evelyn Welch
Mammiee Mummert
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Ted Storm
Alaska
Mildred Brach
Village Families Take Day Trip To Starved Rock
Sunday outings feature Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton and children with Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Daley of Savanna visiting Starved Rock. On return they called on Mrs. Atherton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones in East Moline. In a separate note, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bonjour and Mr. Frank Brown visited Dunbar, Wisconsin, with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bon jour and Mrs. Milt Hartman. Clinton guests include Mrs. Bess Carpenter and Mrs. Edna Tucker yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton
Meredith Daley
Savanna
Starved Rock
B. R. Lewis
Edna Tucker
Clinton
Bess Carpenter
Annual financial report of Thomson Public Library 1941
The Thomson Public Library reports for the year ending April 30 1941 with Mildred Brach as treasurer. Receipts include 888.46 from tax levy 7.16 from fines and lost books and total receipts 895.52. Expenditures cover salaries books periodicals heat light insurance repairs furniture and fixtures supplies and postage totaling 626.31. Balance on hand 269.21. Assessed valuation 1407 230 and library tax rate 6.00. Sale Saturday: the late R D Bennett house to be sold in a master and chancery sale at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Public Library
Mildred Brach
R. D. Bennett
Local News Briefs From Clinton and Surrounding Area
George Hicks of S O D asks for his Review by mail to Hanover. Geneve Kness and Mrs. Lawrence Sullivan work at Thompson’s Tea Room in Clinton. Weekend guest at Bernie Dykstra home was Tina Shipper of Clinton. Sunday visitors to Ida Frederick’s home were Mrs. Jess Green and Mrs. Luther Geisinger and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Billie and Joan of Moline. Lois Stage, entering nursing training at Jane Lamb hospital, will receive the Thomson Review as a gift from her father W R Stage. Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley plan to add a kitchen and bathroom to their home, work to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hicks
Hanover
Geneva Kness
Lawrence Sullivan
Thompson
Clinton
Bernie Dykstra
Dykstra
Tina Shipper
Ida Frederick
Jess Green
Luther Geisinger
Frank Johnson
Billie
Joan
Letters From Our Readers Sketch War Era Life Notes
A reader letter from Mrs. Dee Bradley in Bloomer Wisconsin dated Sept 16 1941 recalls a vacation through Lake Chetek and Port Arthur Canada with Legion cards and duties. She reports car trouble due to an act of malice, wartime shortages, and price pressures while mentioning floods in the region and local industry supplying government orders. The note closes with family updates from Maywood Newfoundland and a personal signoff to Sharpe Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomer
Wis
Sharpe Carroll
Dee Bradley
Sharpe
Lake Chetek
Port Certhur
Canada
Legion
Hitler
Herbert
Milwaukee
Cornell
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Betty
Armours
Dee
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Purina
Richard Vogel
Review
Hazel Stratton
Mroning
O. W. Hackett
Charles Beck
Cleveland
Pear Ave
Foard
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Harold Stoner
C. E
Reiff
Corzine
Fair Haven
Thomson Bries
Boavers
Westport
New York
Alee
Oklahoma
WNU
Samuel Krott
Guernsey Center
Nova Scotia
Opera House
Thomson Opera House
Joe FE. Brown
Blake
Scotland Yard
Willis Stage Boys
Soltow Town House
Thomson Briefs
GEO. Mort
Mort’s
Homson
Ason
Ashpole
Thomson Brie
E. Brach
City Township
Library
Les Molinoe
Helen
N. R. Kenyon
Maywood
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