Grade School Drill and Activities Report
The grade school reports seventh to eighth graders engaging in drills, arithmetic tests, and nature studies. Top scores in spelling came from Carpenter and Fred Grohar in fifth and sixth grades. Eighth graders drew maps for geography and completed arithmetic tests while the boys’ team eyes a Lanark trip and the girls’ team faces Felton. Posters and pet bowls with goldfish and tadpoles decorate rooms. attendance issues and practice plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Fred Groharawed
Eure
Gerade
Ilay
Cathryn, Wiebena
Doris Boylan
Pat Cate
Laurant
Henry Hartman
Katheleen Ishart
Isabelle Prins
Arlene St. Jy
Toads
Izards Herbert
St. Ores
Lanark
Felton Oor
Hemmer
Parl Turney
Sophomore Weiner Roast at Old Mill Park
Y. C. H. S. sophomores held a weiner roast at Old Mill Park Savanne on September 18 in honor of the Ohman era. Freshman Robert slipped during base running and fell, then good naturedly endured as girls helped him while he dried his clothes. After the roast the group walked to a pump for water and later attended Treasure Island at the school. Drivers included Hemmer, Cate, Demaree, Bower, Johnson, Miss Wheel and Miss Hunt. Modern History class outlines Egypt and tests on work were scheduled. English notebooks due Monday with summaries and author notes. Kenyon and Dick McGinty joined the senior class. The baseball team plays Friday at Fulton. Lost English book found by Bob Garrell. A penny pencil 1 1/2 inches long. return to Marie Stage. Wanted: A back rematch at a reasonable price. Beaner Frown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanne
oHman
Roberts
Robrk
Robert
Robhes
Mr. Johnson
Miss Hunt
Charles Bower
Egypt
Velen Kenyon
Dick McGinty
Falton
Bob Garrell
Marie
Beaner
Many Melons Still Available in the Vicinity
The summer melon crop faced drought and cool weather, leaving many melons at stands despite strong carload sales. Prices remain reasonable as growers anticipate ample supply to meet demand. Local growers and visitors, including Amela Smith and the Smith family from Colorado, are mentioned amid a note of ongoing fruit sales and community activity.
Francke and Switzer Open New Hardware Store in Thomson
Francke and Switzer, popular Thomson hardware merchants, move into a new main street depot building this week with heavy and bulky items, grand opening planned for Saturday. They invite all customers to inspect the improved quarters and celebrate sixteen years of service with honest values and reasonable prices. A crowd attended the Morrisot dance with Brue Martindale and his orchestra, featuring Saturday night dancing from eight to twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francke and Switzer
Thomson
Mr. Francke
Mr. Switzer
Doden Family Reunion at Carroll Park Mt Carroll
About forty Doden family members gathered at Point Rock Park Mt Carroll for the annual reunion. A noon assemble followed by a picnic dinner. Attendees included Adelph Doden and Margarete, George E. Doden and family, Jack Doden, Clifton Hartman and sons, Lena Eilers, Joe Grim and Paul, Henry J. Sites and James, Ellwood Gipe and Bobbie, Ed Reuters and Roland, Marie Doden and Emery, Fred Doden and Merle, Dina Yates and children, Frank Kabler and Betty and Vaughn, and Ruby Doty. September birthdays and anniversaries for Fred Doden Mex, Ellwood Gipe, Mrs. Joe Grim, Paul Grim, Adolph Doden, and Mrs. Matie Doden were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doden
Point Rock Park
Mt.Carroll
Adelph Doden
Margarete
George E. Doden
Jack Doden
Clifton Hartman
Wallace
Gene
Roland
Lena Eilers
Birs
Joe Grim
Paul
Chadwick
Henry J. Sites
James
Carroll
Ellwood Gipe
Bobbie
Milledgeville
Ding
Ed Reuters
Hopkins
Marie Doden
Emery
Sterling
Fred Doden
Merle
Hdna Yates
Everett
Blaine
Donna
Starting Basement Walls At Connell House
Work this week on the Connell house begins with the basement walls after the cellar digging was completed. Rainy Tuesday halted progress but cement will be poured if weather clears. Ben at Geisinger’s Cafe serves Chi Ti for a dime, drawing fall crowds to Ren’s popular dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Ben
Geisinger’s Cafe
Ren
Melon Day Fund Reminders on uncashed checks
K B Carpenter, Melon Day treasurer, asks contributors to cash outstanding checks quickly so funds balance for the day and the full report can be published. Some holders delay cashing for a month, delaying settlement. Bills against the day should be presented now to obtain checks. Indications point to good profit this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K_ B. Carpenter
Melon Day
Asl
Hedas
Idng
Carpenter
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Union Service
The notice lists Sunday events at Methodist Church including 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship 2 30 fourth quarterly conference and a 7 30 union service at the Christian church Rev Bruce will preach The pastor invites all church and board members to attend and welcomes community feedback Remember the church ministers to all ages and bring children to church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehurch
The
Christian Church
Bruce
Irrefutable Cross Logic at Baptist Morning Service
Rev. W. G. Aitken conducts a 10 a.m. worship with the sermon The Irrefutable Logic of the Cross and a 11 a.m. Sunday school addressing a religion that shines in business and social life. Sunday school social committee for October includes Vada Carroll, Marian Smith and Jennie Griswold. Live Wire class entertained at the Endson Holland home with performances by Harriet and Alwilda Smith, Mrs. Paul Smith, Sylvia and Lucille Griswold, Paul Wilt, Bruce Gro haring, and a Paul Smith solo. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Aitken
Vada Carroll
Marian Smith
Jennie Griswold
Live Wire
Argo Methodist and Church of Christ Sunday Services and Events
Sunday services at Argo Methodist include 9 00 Sunday school and 7 30 evening service while Church of Christ offers 10 30 morning and 7 union service The morning topic is Forces that make us what we are continuing the Man series Rev Bruce will speak at the evening service Tomorrow night a reception for returning teachers is planned An adult class met last Tuesday and will meet again at 7 30 tonight in the annex A new study course Building a Moral Ship or The Civic Caller of the Christian Citizen was proposed with books costing 60 cents half paid by members and half by the Sunday school A fried chicken dinner in the Annex is planned next Wednesday at noon Proceeds will support church property insurance about 20 TNT club meeting postponed to avoid clashing with the dinner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Bruce
Huch Cate
Tte
TNT Club
Diane
Methodist Aid Society Elect Officers
Mrs Henry Sivauch hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Society meeting at her home. Officers for the new year elected: Mrs John Ashpole president, Mrs Ben Warner vice presidents, Mrs Charles McGinty secretary, Mrs KR B Camenter treasurer. An invitation from Fulton Methodist ladies was read for next Thursday at 2 PM. Lunch served by Mrs Strauch, Mrs Carpenter, Mrs Melite, and Mrs Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
Henry Sivauch
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
John Ashpole
Ben Warner
Charles McGinty
KR. B. Camenter
Trea Urer
Fulton Methodist
Ranch
Fulton
Strauch
Carpenter
Mel Gite
Wagner
Coach Johnson's pitching story from youth league days
Baseball tale recalls Coach Jobson of York Community high school pitching in batting practice for a California team. Frank Demaree, relative of Prof Delmaree, hit eight home runs and one triple off Johnson in nine pitches. Johnson highlights his fielding and base running, noting potential value to Melon Tosser's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goach Jobson
York Community High School
California
Johnson
Frank Demaree
Frank Demaree, A Relative of Prof
Delmaree
Demaree
Iowa
Thomson
Savanna Cake Contest and Quilt Exhibit Winners
Ely Cochran won first prize in the cake contest at Savanna. The quilt display, overseen by Lucile Stransky, featured 138 quilts and several awards. First prize for the best potato dish went to Mrs. Ben Dykstra, while Mrs. Robert Croharing won for the prettiest appliqued quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Cochran
Savanna
Cain
Lucile Stransky
May
Mes
Hig Toohran
Ben Dykstra
Robert Croharing
Orella Bennett
Roy S. Houghton
York Baptist homecoming honors former members in Ripon
A large York Baptist Church homecoming in Ripon celebrated former members with a morning sermon by Rev. Geo. Wheaton Taft president of Baptist Seminary Chicago and an afternoon session featuring letters from many former attendees. A dinner followed the morning service and a second sermon, The Family, was delivered by Dr. Taft. The event highlighted community ties and included extensive correspondence from attendees across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Geo. Wheaton Taft
Baptist Seminary
Chicago
Geo. W. Taft
Otto Switzer
W. W. Lewis
White Hall
Nettie Phillips
IB Maywood
T. J. Gilroy
Sidell
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Earley Robbins
Rockford, T
Herbert C. Carnell
Albion
Mick
Alfred Carnell
Prestage
Zion, HL
Ametia Smith
Weiss
Rites for Mrs H C Ritnour At Fulton Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Clay Ritnour were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the Fay Chapel at Falter. She died Friday morning after years of ill health. The Rev. Corwin officiated. Pallbearers were John Logis Fred Louts Glen Parker William Rimour Ben Stowell and John Nabor. Interment was in Lower York Cemetery at Thomson. She lived here until fourteen years ago and was known as Mrs. Martindale. Born May 16 1854 on an Indiana farm, most of her life was spent in Illinois. She married H C Ritnour on July 17 1913. Surviving are her husband a son Julian Martindale of Clinton and daughter Mrs Rosa Kohl of Freeport. another son Westey Martindale preceded her in death. she also leaves two brothers in Portland Oregon and Cloquet Minnesota.
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Alartindale
Rithour
Indiana
Illinois
H. C. Aimour
Julian Martindale
Clinton
Rosa Kohl
Freeport
Westey Chartindale
Portland
Oregon
Cloquette
Minn
Arthur Pape Builds Double Garage and Chicken House
Arthur Pape is constructing a double garage and chicken house at the town home. The garage faces north with the drive on the west. the current game will move to Ebner for shift crews. The 18 by 30 foot structure will be well lit with east and west windows. A cotto glass south enclosure covers the chicken house with labor from Prophetstown and Ebner aiding cement work. Debris from an old ore barn is salvaged for use in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pape
Ebner
Lotte Groharing
Prophetstown
Ebrthy Hatthing
Obsess 80th Birthday Observance in Themena and Family
Thomas Oreutt celebrated his 80th birthday Monday at his daughter Mrs Alfred Smith’s home. The gathering honored his long life with family. On December 17 Mr and Mrs Oreutt will mark four years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Orentt
Themena'ndiorenarians
Alfred Smith
Thomson Merchants Sponsor Brooks Shows In York Plan
Thomson Merchants back Jack and Maude Brooks tent show plan to tour five towns on Thursday nights starting Sept 27. Brooks company, with high class drama and orchestra, uses own scenery and plans six town circuit with tickets punched by merchants for a dollar. readers get merchant tickets by cash purchases at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Brooks
Sabuta
Duck and Maile Brooks
Thomson +iiter
Thomson
Jack and Maude Brooks
Wiscowpea
Sabula
Hanover
Milledgeville
Elizabeth
Brooks
York
Brooks Company
Atrtime
Zack and Mantle Brooks
Local News Roundup From Dixon and Nearby Towns
Local notes report visits among residents of Dixon Hanover Savanna and Forreston including Mae Williams Clifton Bennett and Irene Sheridan. Luther Geisinger and his orchestra played a street dance in Forreston attracting thousands as Rev W G Aitken traveled to Freeport for ordaining duties for Milford J Humphrey of Freeport Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Geisinger
Forreston
Luther
First P T A Meet Draws Capacity York Crowd
The York school district reports the first Parent-Teacher Association meeting held Thursday evening in the York gym drew a full house. President Belle Carpenter opened the session with remarks, followed by lists of thanks and introductions from Prof. Demaree and Prof. Hemmer to the teachers. Ice cream and cake were served after the program as members departed, with plans announced for monthly meetings during the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher’s Association
York Gym
York
Belle Carpenter
Grace Seim
Demaree
Hemmer
Fred Smith
Nino Kenyon
Carl Daehler
F. L Stage
James J. Sheridan
Todd
Ideal Farmers Club September program details
The Ideal Farmers Club outlines a Wednesday program for September 26, 1934 at 7 30 p m with community singing led by Harmon Stakemiller, prayer by Carl Daehler, business session, vocal solo by Maurine Palmer, recitations by Lucille Larson and Dorma Mae Peters, entertainment by Ervin and Miller, piano solo by Eilen Francke, talk by H L Kawtline, and a closing song. The October program committee includes Leon ard Vorter Clarence Cooper and Dale Masdew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har Mon Stakemiller
Carl Daehler
Maurine Palmer
Lucille Larson
Dorma Mae Peters
Ervin
Miller Fiano
Eilen Francke
Mr. HL
Kawtline
Leonard Vorter
Clarence Cooper
Dale Masdew
Melon Tossers Set to Clash at Milledgeville Next Week
The Melon Tossers are slated to face Milledgeville in a Community Day event next Thursday. Three teams competed over the summer in Indian Head leave to determine the sitencer of the two trams, with Milledgeville aiming to boost attendance for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milindzeville
Tharedas
Milledgerle
Thomson
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Newsy
Mars
Evyone
Mr. Hemmer
Lis, Cate
Mr. Demaree
Me. Johnson
Miss Wheeled
Jive
Amela Smith
Hes
Bert, Wilp
Hebert Smith
Mr al Smith
Colorado
Frances Ashpele
Cinton
New Hardware Home
Morrisott
E.P
Iave
Brue \Martindale
Argo
Methodist Sunday School
IDEAL
Coach Johnson
Don Carpenters
Jane Mitchell
Glyde Cullinson
Jennie Cullingon
Alleman-Farschon
Opal Farsehon
Boyd Alleman
Ripon
Vancouver
Wash
Alleman
W. A. Farscon
Progressive Rebekah Lodge
W. M. Alleman
Polytechnic College of Engineering
Estella Griswold
Nettie Baker
Paul Wilt
E. G. Strauch
Daid Switzer
F. M.timmons
Sutton
Paul Smith
Bruce Groharing
Wm. Griswold
Philip Switzer
Mirs
J. R. Brenneman and Son
Luise Griswold
Harriett Smith
al Iwilda Smith
G. G.durkee
Marian
Irene Schick
Ravila Chapman
Roy Heitman
Emil Brach
Geo. Stem
Clinton Wilt
Garret Damhoff
Wm. Eslinger
iForrest Es
Morrison
Archie McCullough
Robert Balk
Gertrude Smith
Blaine Smith
Sam Lord
D. C
Henry Parsons
Nettie Parsons
Wilma Cole
W. H. Durkee
Futton
Lesh Durkee
Fulton, NL
Geo. L. Gilbert
Freeport. I
Mise
Harriet Gilbert
Silvia Grigwold
Jand
C. K. Switzer
Geo, Schmating
Leland
H.C. Ritnour
Lower York Cemetery
Bellevue Bix
Thomson Item
Pyndag
Belles ‘Vue
Alvi Segal
Conrad Lalliz
George Perry
Dave McWorthy Jr
Charlie Holman
Chas Spencer
York Community Entertainment
Lever
Opera House
Meon
Gine
Geisinger Cafe
Matar Ca
Wilter Hartman
Poiger Brog
Unni Bi Co
Themeon Ferier
Hobart
Holland
Norhwestern
Themsen State Bank
Snerthants
Aponsenne
Ant
Mrs. Ward
Dixon
Mae Williams
Ben Wagner
Harold St. Ores
Wills St. Orea Jand
Clifton Bennett
Rockford
R. D.bennett
Henry Strauc
A. E. Sheridan
Thomson State Bank
Irene Sheridan W
W. G Aitken
Milford J. Humphrey
Te First Baptist Church
Ideal Farmers’ Club
H. E Browning
Robert Groharing
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