Melon Day Plans and Community Notes from Thomson
Watermelons and muskmelons look top quality this year with Melon Day hoped for in 1946. Bayard Lewis and the living Melon Day committee members, plus local residents, visit Batavia and nearby relatives while farm life, discharges, hunting, and duck season loom. A Thomson gathering features Frankie Masters, local birthdays, peaches, and a skull boat idea in progress as community life carries on amid small-town humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Lewis
Bayard
Garrett Bolhous
Erve Martindale
Charlie Groharing
Foster Stagg
Batavia
Paul Lewis
Floyd Stratton
Thomson
Floyd
Paul
August
Oscar
Services for Mrs Nellie Geer Held in Dixon Ill
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Geer a former Dixon resident who died Tuesday after a long illness were held at 2 p m Friday at Preston funeral home in Dixon Ill Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery She was a cousin of Miss Mary Cone and often visited in Thomson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Geer
Dixon
Malcolm, Ia
Preston Funeral Home
Ill
Oakwood Cemetery
Death Notice for George Maring of Canajoharie
Mrs. Dora Weibenga received word that her nephew George Maring died at age 32 after undergoing surgery in Canajoharie New York. He was the son of Henry Maring and leaves a wife and a 4 month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Weibenga
George Maring
Henry Maring
Canajoherie
N. Y
Thomson Athertons Gather for Lanark Family Weeknight
Thom son Briers and family spent Thursday evening in Lanark with his brother John Atherton. A family reunion is planned Sunday at Mrs. Robert Atherton's Lanark home. Mrs. Harold Tobey attended funeral services for cousin C. E. Johnson in Clinton. Sunday dinner guests included Ralph Olds and David Stumbal from Clinton. Ernest Tousley works on a cess pool. Connie and Jeannie Brown visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Atherton
Lanark
Pfe
John Atherton
Robert Atherton
Harold Tobey
C. E. Johnson
Clinton
Helen Wentling
Ralph Olds
Albert
David Stumbal
Ernest Tousley
Connie
Jeannie
Harold Brown
Savanna
Guy Brown
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Harold Witt
Wm. Griswold
Mary McNeil
Wesley Kness
Dan Sack
Bruce Groharing
Charles Gumfory
Tampico
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Thomson
Walter Shanafelt
Harvey Hitchcock
George Creighton
Rally Day Services at Community Church Homecoming
Invites all to Sunday September 23 events at the Community church. Morning worship led by Rev. Don Appleton includes special music. A noon fellowship dinner follows, with Bible school at 10:45 and an 8 pm concert by the three churches combined choirs featuring sacred anthems and duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Appleton
Bible School
Mrs. Miller Hosts Church Society Meeting
The W. 8 C. S. met Wednesday at Mrs. Minnie Miller's home with 23 members four visitors and three children present. Visitors included Mrs. Kenneth Kemmer Mrs. Orella Bennett Mrs. N. Krier and Mrs. Wayne Grohering. Children were Billy Lewis Judy Brown and Steve Kemmer. Devotions used Psalm 121 The Lord's Prayer was recited. Roll call suggested ideas for November bazaar. Margaret Murray reported on the book Papa was a Preacher. Refreshments of melon were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Chas McGinty's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Miller
Kenneth Kemmer
Orella Bennett
N. Krier
Wayne Grohering
Billy Lewis
Judy Brown
Steve Kemmer
Margaret Murray
Chas, McGinty
Heart Attack Fatal Claim in Hinton Resident Wilse Lambert
Wilse Lambert aged 70 died at his Hinton Oklahoma home after a heart attack. The death was reported by his cousin Mrs. George Potter and notes his father was the sister of former Mary Gaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilse Lambert
Hinton
Okla
George Potter
Mary Gaar
Rally Day Homecoming at Community Church
The article notes a 9:30 am church service and 10:30 am Sunday school with a mixed quartet singing. The ladies' aid meets all day with Mrs. Gilbert Holland. Members are invited to attend rally day and homecoming services Sunday at the Community church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Gilbert Holland
Ford Grimm attends cousin Samuel Grimm Jr wedding
Mr and Mrs Ford Grimm attend the wedding of his cousin Samuel Grimm Jr son of Mr and Mrs Sam Grimm of Crete NL and Ruth Gif ford Sweitzer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gifford of Mt Carroll The ceremony was performed by the Lutheran minister at the home of Mrs Ralph Gifford in Mt Carroll at 3 p m Sunday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Grimm
Samuel, Grimm, Jr
Sam Grimm
Crete
Ruth Gifford Sweitzer
George Gifford
Mt. Carroll
Ralph Gifford
Carroll county rural mail carriers fish fry hosts
Mr and Mrs Ford Grimm were among guests at the Straud cab in Riverview Wednesday evening while Carroll county rural mail carriers were entertained at a fish fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ford Grimm
Straud
Riverview
Carroll County
Rally Day Planned Amid Church Activities
The text outlines church schedules across several congregations. Thomson vihodist holds 10 30 morning and 7 30 p m services with Rev Edgar Doverspike. Argo Methodist lists 10 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m service led by Rev Paul Van Zee and Rev R G Berg. News of a six week New Testament picture series begins Friday at 8 p m and features Rev Don Appleton of Chicago as guest speaker at Malvern Evangelical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Edgar Doverspike
Argo
Methodist Sunday School
Paul van Zee
Fair Haven
R. G. Berg
Lord Jesus Christ
Malvern Church
Don Appleton
Chicago
Malvern Evangelical
Roy Berg
Appleton
Committees Named for Thomson Youth Center
The first Thomson Teen-Ager Youth Center meeting elected a nine member central committee with Mrs. Lyle Greeley as chair. Members include Dean Robinson Evelyn Ashpole Ruth Strubb Lila Curley Tommy Root John Elliott Kenneth Gablin Joyce Marshall and Fern Rawlins. Building advertising and membership subcommittees were formed with appointive roles for the listed teens. The group asks sponsors and local citizens for support as they pursue a building and ongoing youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Greeley
Dean Robinson
Evelyn Ashpole
Ruth Strubb
Lila Curley
Tommy Root
John Elliott
Kenneth Ga
Jo Ann Wilt
Thomson
Thomson Briefs Sunday to Monday social calls list
Sunday afternoon callers at the Joe Blair home included Albert Quackburg, Ralph Blair of Pearl City, James Blair and family of Lanark, and C. J. Green with children from Argo. Evening callers were Wayland Bennett and family of Chadwick. Monday evening supper guests at Edward French home were Robert Peters and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Blair
Albert Quackburg
Ralph Blair
Pearl City
James Blair
Lanark
C. J. Green
Argo
Wayland Bennett
Chadwick
Robert Peters
Edward French
John Groboski
N. B. Lewis
River Forest
Dora Doty
Ernest McCaslin
Rochelle
Rebecca Holland
Emil Brach
Melvin Traum
Lehman Swett
Gerald
Norma
Hanover
Edward Smaltz
Jay, Jr
Norman
Martha French
Hobert Holland Home
Local social notes from Clinton and Mt Carroll area
Sunday dinners and multigenerational visits unfold as families gather across Clinton Mt Carroll Savanna and Mt Morris. House sales and relocations include Harley Stennlson moving to Orrie Rutherford new residents at 928 11th Avenue Clinton and Peters shifting to a Kipnis farm northwest of Mt Carroll. Bertha Holland stays with Hobert Holland for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Noordhoff
Margaret
Herman DeVries
John Carroll
C. V. Carlson
Clinton
Emil Brach
Phillip
Rebecca Holland
Edson Holland
Ed Davis
Mt. Morris
Ed Dusing
Harley Stennlson
Orrie Rutherford
Savanna
Stennlson
11Th Avenue S
Robert Peters
Ray Dodge
Maurice Kipnis
Mt. Carroll
Bertha Holland
Hobert Holland
Local residents report injuries and illnesses in brief notes
The Sick Mrs Eugene Bull of Manning Tea Room Los Angeles returned to work after medical care for a forehead scald. Roy Atherton a local barber suffers knee ailment hindering mobility. Mrs Victor Fenley sustained burns from a gas stove explosion Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bull
Manning Tea Room
Los Angeles
Calif
Roy Atherton
Victor Fenley
Local Veterans Highlight Bronze Star Award and Service Updates
Fay C. Groharing receives the Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. Clarkson for meritorious service in the Northern Luzon campaign. He served with the 33rd Signal Company and helped maintain supply lines during a split in two echelons. Additional notices cover Capt. Edward Smaltz’s furlough plans, Lavere Kness reassignment, Pvt Joe Isenhart’s Mare Island hospital stint, Pvt Paul Blair at Camp Robinson, Sgt Dan Sack’s hospital admission, and Pfc John Atherton’s 30 day Italy furlough, with homecomings and discharge news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay C. Groharing
Norma Groharing
Mt. Carroll
Donald Robison
Luzon
P. W. Clarkson
Liberator
Baguio
Cpl. Groharing
33Rd Signal E Company
Cpl
Groharing
Golden Cross
Central Pacific
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Morotai
Myrta Groharing
Birthday Party Honors Janice Fehler on Sixth Birthday
A birthday party was given in honor of Janice Fehler on her sixth birthday at her home on Sept. 15. Guests included June and Jackie Lanning, Dorothy and Yvonne North, Janet and Billy Lewis, Janice St. Ores, Joyce, Carol and Dicky Sack, Carol Jo Christiansen, Nancy Wilt, Gene Fehler and Mrs. John Ashpole. Cake cookies ice cream and drinks were served. Games were played and many gifts were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Fehler
June
Jackie Lanning
Dorothy
Yvonne North
Janet
Billy Lewis
Janice St. Ores
Joyce
Carol
Dicky Sack
Carol Jo Christiansen
Nancy Wilt
Gene Fehler
John Ashpole
Social News Highlights From Area Visits and Guests
Frank Leavens sent his red coon hound to Blue Grass Kennel Farms in Berry Kentucky last Thursday. Sunday guests at Roy and wife Heitman included Henry Schwantz and daughter Rachel of Hanover. Charles Rogers of Maquoketa visited with Maurice Strukhoff’s family. Louis Thompson of Clinton and Justice Prins with JoAnn of Mt Carroll dined with Benford Stadel’s Polo home. Bill Hawk family of Chadwick and Katherine Hawk joined Ben Manning of Polo for Sunday dinner. Forrest Eslinger and Jaclyn Ann of Lanark spent Tuesday at Brookfield Zoo near Chicago with Emma Eslinger of Morrison visiting Forrest’s Lanark family. Meyers toson Thompson Review to Ray and wife Meyers Milledgeville. Harold Sorensen of Clinton joined Franklin Fehler’s home for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leavens
Berry
Roy Heitman
Henry Schwantz
Rachel
Hanover
Charles Rogers
Maquoketa
Maurice Strukhoff
Louis Thompson
Clinton, Ia
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Mt. Carroll
Benford Stadel
Stockton
Bill Hawk
Chadwick
Katherine Hawk
Ben Manning
Polo
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn Ann
Lanark
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago
Emma Eslinger
Morrison
Miss Meyers
Thomson Review
Ray Meyers
Milledgeville
Harold Sorensen
Clinton
Franklin Fehler
Tokyo Bound Word Reports Camp Embarkation and Family Visits
Paul Strukhoff Snc transferred from Great Lakes to San Bruno California reports an embarkation camp and Saturday departure for Yokohama Japan. He enjoyed a Sacramento weekend with aunt and uncle Joseph and Mrs Schneberger. Pfc Raymond Foley in Savannah on furlough after 15 months in Europe. reports awards and pending Camp Grant return. Pfe William and Pfe Charles Barr on furlough with parents in Savanna. brothers serving in Marine Corps and Army with Navy brother Glenn Barr. Robert Ashpole in Camp Cook California on 19 day furlough in Salt Lake City. S. Sgt. Paul Melendy to receive Review for birthday gift from aunt Mrs Chas Hogg. Melendy now with 15th Infantry. address updated for mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Strukhoff
Snc
Great Lakes
San Bruno
Calif
Yokohama
Japan
Paul
Sacramento
Joseph Schneberger
California
Raymond Foley
Savanna
Michael Foley
England
Belgium
France
Germany
Foley
Emma Boylan
Thomson
Carol
Judith Ann
Camp Grant
Cpl
John Foley
Pfe
William E. Barr
Charles M. Barr
Asa E. Barr
Chestnut Park
William
Marine Corps
South Pacific
United States
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Charles
Glenn Barr
Navy
Barr
Paul Melendy
Chas, Hogg
Army
Paul R. Melendy
15Th Infantry
Cannon Co
New York
N. Y
Social Notes From Fulton And Surrounding Towns
Mrs A M Blodgett of Fulton visits with sister Mrs Fred Doden and Mrs Darlene Kindell of Savanna stays with Miss Elynor Stagg. Merle Doden and Frank Kahler families of Morrison visit relatives. Shirley Sweeley of Lanark injures arm and is under physician care. Capt Arnold Hentgen of Camp McCoy spends days with sister Mrs Clara Andring. Weiner roast at Palisades Park in Savanna. Thomas Lahey accompanies Fulton party to Peoria. son attends Bradley Tech pre medical course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Kindell
Savanna
Elynor Stagg
Merle Doden
Frank Kahler
Morrison
Fred Doden
Shirley Sweeley
Lanark
Albert Warfield
W. W. Stickell
New York
E. F. Ripen
Helen Ripen
Galesburg
M. Handlin
S. Handlin
Springfield
E. W. Farnsworth
Wm. Price, Jr
Clinton
Charles Hogg
T. J. Lahey
Fulton
Peoria
Thomas
Bradley Tech
Miss Martha Carlson Marries Wiltsey Milnes On Thursday
Mrs Dan Sack hosted 21 dinner guests at her Dixon home in honor of her husband and his brother Cpl Ned Sack of Dixon. Both men have returned from overseas duty. Dan served in Italy and Ned in England. The brothers have not been together for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sack
Cpl
Ned Sack
Dixon
Dan
Italy
Ned
England
Edgar Sack
Harry Watt
John Smith
Emma Curley
Chadwick
Geo. St. Ores
Local clubs plan meetings and gatherings this week
Woman's Club members Mrs. Charles Hogg Mrs. Otto Switzer and Mrs. Eugene Murray attend a district board meeting in Stockton. Reading Circle teachers meet at Mrs. Libbie C. Rupple on Sept 20. T N T club plans Sept 26 at Mrs. Gladys Cate's home. Royal Neighbors report seven members at Mrs. Maude Wagner's home with ginger creams and coffee. Baptist Woman's Bible class organized at Mrs. E W Farnsworth home with talks on home missions and Red Cross work. Savanna U S O snack bar hosted by Altar and Rosary Society. Chat-a-While host Mrs. Hubert Holland to members on Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Otto Switzer
Eugene Murray
Stockton
The
Woman's Club
Reading Circle
York
Libbie C. Rupple
T. N. T. Club
Gladys Cate
Royal Neighbors
Maude Wagner
Woman's Bible Class
Baptist Sunday School
E. W. Farnsworth
Gillespie
Ray Brenneman
Farmers Triumph Over Thomson Team In Local Bowling Match
At S & M Bowling in Savanna on Monday evening the Farmers defeated the Thomson team two games to one. Farmers players include Harold Witt Mervin Marshall Gilbert Holland Harvey Marshall and Kenneth Kemmer while Thomson members were Arthur Pape G A Smith Hayes Frazier Harry Diehl and E O Hemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Arthur Pape
G. A. Smith
Hayes Frazier
Harry Diehl
E. O. Hemmer
Harold Witt
Mervin Marshall
Gilbert Holland
Harvey Marshall
Kenneth Kemmer
Local residents host guests across towns this weekend
Social rounds include Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke at Low Moor Indiana visiting Mr and Mrs Ralph Nielson. Cpl Ned Sack from Dixon stayed with his brother Sgt Dan Sack. Capt Edward Smaltz and wife visited Champaign. Weekend guests Lynn Curley hosted Francis Sheridan East Moline. Blaine Peck of Mt Carroll called in Thomson. Lorraine Young and Vivian Weller, Rich Toy plant workers in Clinton, spent weekend at home. Arlene Musser of Mt Carroll visited Mary Blair. Roy Hockman and daughter Carol hosted Myrtle Bull family Mt Carroll. Nettie Baker hosted Willis Stage and Estella Griswold. Mary Wagner at Smiths Royal Blue Store part time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Badtke
Ralph Nielson
Low Moor
Cpl
Ned Sack
Dixon
Sgt
Dan Sack
Edward Smaltz
Champaign
Lynn Curley
Francis Sheridan
East Moline
Russell Sweitzer
Mt. Carroll
Mary Blair
Roy Hockman
Carol
Myrtle Bull
Nettie Baker
Willis Stage
Estella Griswold
Mary Wagner
Smith’s
Royal Blue
Carlson Milnes Nuptials Held At Rural Clinton Home
Martha Ellen Carlson and Wiltsey Milnes wed in a 2 p m ceremony at the Carlson home near Clinton Mis. officiated by Rev. Maurice Lesher. Attendants included Rachel Carlson maid of honor and 1st Lt. John Milnes best man. The couple will reside at 808 1 2 North Tenth Street Burlington Ia after a Chicago trip. Both work for Burlington Transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Carlson
Clinton
Mis
Martha Ellen Carlson
Wiltsey Milnes
Earl B. Milnes
Chariton
Maurice Lesher
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Arlys Myers
Jeanette Carlson
Rachel Carlson
John Milnes
Thomson
A. J. Blaser
Camanche
Chicago
North Tenth Street
Burlington
Burlington Transportation Company
Carlson
Argo-Fa
J. J. Carroll
Miss Mort Weds Navy Man on Tuesday Evening
Mary Jane Mort wed Raymond Habben SC2e in Morrison Methodist church with Dr. W R Wilson performing. The couple hosted a 75 guest reception at the Brick House. The bride, granddaughter of Mrs. George Mort, is Morrison High School graduate. the groom is on 80 day leave after two years in the Pacific with six battle stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Mort
Mary Jane
Raymond Habben
Navy
Hilda Habben
Chadwick
Methodist Church
Morrison
W. R. Wilson
George Mort
Thomson
Morrison High School
Habben
Pacific
Social Roundup of Local Visits and Meetups
Sunday gatherings occurred at the Claude Grim and Ed Shoemaker homes with guests from Clinton Savanna Batavia Morrison and Rock Island. Paul Lewis attended a General Motors meeting in Davenport. The Ray Holloway family resided at the Odell hotel as out of town visitors and multiple families hosted luncheon and dinner gatherings across Fulton Galesburg and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Peters
Claude Grim
Fay King
Sabula
Paul Lewis
Stage- Kemmer
Chas
Stage
Joan
Rock Island
Floyd Stratton
Batavia
Carl Carlson
St. Charles
Olive Smith
Savanna
Smith
Lena Stagg
Paul Heusinkveld
S. E. Sweet Home
Fulton
General Motors
Blackhawk
Davenport
Ray Holloway
Odell Hotel
Ezra Longanecker
Morrison
Edna Shoemaker
Hazel Heinze
Lyle Greeley
E. O. Hess
Bill Bier
Sharon
Charles Jensen
Bobby
Clinton
Ed Sack
Dixon
Dan Sack
H. A
R. L. Porter
Tewaukee Lake
Wis
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norm French
Gene Potter
Albert Kraft
Gil Stagg
Bob Holland
Joe Isenhart
Lorraine Holland
Bob
Ben Wagner
Frank Potter
Frankie Masters
H. G. Stagg
Clarence Bolhous
Dora Wiebenga
Gerald Brown
Gus Roggendorf
Gus
Dolly
Thomson Briers
Cai
F. Miller
Thomson Briefs
Armed Forces
South Calornia
Massachusetts
Ruth Smaltz
Lavere Kness
Alabama
Earl Kness
Europe
Kathleen
U. S. Naval Hospital
Mare Island
Saipan
Joe
Pvt
Paul Blair
Camp Robinson, Ark
Eddie C. Jensen
No. 4
Fort Bragg
Norfolk
Schick General Hospital
Tokyo
Robert Ashpole
Camp Cook
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mrs
A. M. Blodgett of
Martha Carlson
Bible
Altar and Rosary Society of the
Catholic Church
Savanna U. S. O
Hubert Holland
Farmers
Miss Mort
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