Letters From Lorraine Ryan Thompson in Hollywood Memo
Personal letter recounts social visits with Thomsonites in Hollywood California. Notes subscriptions, requests two years paid, and asks for county maps while referencing friends Celia Sweet Kate Adams Kate Cole Whitney Maude Mitchell Wagner and local figures. Mentions husband work with Army Ordnance and daughter at Southern California Gas Co. and a nostalgic time in Sabula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Husband
Bluffs
la Cienega
the Trading Post
South Sea Island
Port Moresby
Fin
Celia Sweet
Celia
Maxine
Thomson
Kate” Adams
Kate Cole Whitney
Maude Mitchell Wagner
Nettie Phillips
Sandridge
Consolidated School
Hollywood Boulevard
Bob Burns
Melon Committee
Eoa Hook
Los Angeles
Federal Reserve Bank
Army Ordnance
Southern California Gas Co
Glendale
Timmie O'Toole
Sharpe Carroll
Wade
Sabula
Mrs. Stagg
Foster
Lorraine Ryan Thompson
Savanna Briefs Local Family News
Thomson attends funeral for Julia Basnay in Savanna. John Carpenter family plans Clinton move. Ronald Bull weekends with uncle Roy Hockman in Mt. Carroll. Arlie Leland and Martin Honicker of Batavia visit Laura Stiles in Savanna. Jessie Groharing and Robert Daly return from Springfield with Marion and Cross. Sherm Oakley Laura Mayden and sons visit Claude Grim in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lewis
Julia Basnay
Savanna
John Carpenter
Clinton
Ronald Bull
Mt. Carroll
Roy Hockman
Arlie Leland
Martin Honicker
Batavia
Laura Stiles
Jessie Groharing
Robert Daly
Springfield
Marion D. Cross
Sherm Oakley
Laura Mayden
Sons of
Claude Grim
Reception for New Teachers at York PTA Meeting
The York Community PTA opened its year with new president Mrs. Marion Wheeler presiding. A reception for teachers followed, with greetings to Miss Farrell, Miss Thompson, Miss Wurster of the high school faculty and Miss Birsall, Miss Cooper from the Consolidated school, each given flowers. Ice cream and cookies were served as committees were announced and the theme “Protection of Youth on the Home Front” outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community P. T. A
Marion Wheeler
Preyieldinyge
America
Paul Smith
Elliott
Miss Farrell
Thompson
Wurster
Hemmer
Miss Birdsall
Miss Cooper
Consolidated School
Gladys Cooper
Anna Greeley
Earl Shoemaker
E. 0. Hemmer
Eugene Murray
Otto Switzer
Herbert St. Ores
Parent Teacher Association
Army and Navy News Roundup
Pfe John F Kreuder after service in the South Pacific Islands is sent overseas Gail Turney S 2 of Camp Endicott R L arrives for a 10 day furlough with family in Farragut Idaho Junior Faulkner Navy returns to Farragut Idaho after furlough Fred Groharing Faragut Idaho home on 15 day leave Ed Andring Camp Peary Va arrives for a few days furlough Dwight Atherton S 2 ¦c is rated F 2c in the Southwest Pacific Albert Hook Jr Seabees arrives for a 10 day furlough with his parents George Hook Navy returns to Farragut Idaho after a furlough with his parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
John F. Kreuder
South Pacific Islands
Gail Turney
Camp Endicott
R. L
Junior Faulkner
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Fred Groharing
Ed Andring
Camp Peary
Dwight Atherton
Southwest Pacific
Albert Hook, Jr
The
Seabees
Albert Hook
George Hook
U. S. Navy
Auction of Bachman estate real estate in Argo-Fa set
Five legal notices appear this week in Review. B L Peck administrator of the Charles Bachman estate announces a sale of deceased’s real estate at 2 p m October 30 in Argo-Fa with full description in the notice. Other notices list claim days for Undine B Pape and Sharpe R Carroll estates and drainage district assessment due dates. Local attendees at the Rock River Baptist association meeting in Freeport are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Peck
Charles Bachman
Argo-Fa
Undine B. Pape
Sharpe R. Carroll
Savanna and
York
Births in Savanna City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wayne St Ores announce the birth of a daughter at 10 30 a m Friday Sept 13 weighing seven pounds eight ounces The mother is Eileen Massie. Mr and Mrs Roy Fox report a son born Sept 14 at Savanna city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne St. Ores
Savanna City Hospital
St. Ores
Eileen Massie
Roy Fox
Birthday dinner honors husband in Svrophets town
Mrs L K Groharing hosted a Sunday dinner at her home honoring her husband’s birthday. Guests included Miss Lois Groharing of Kewanee Mr and Mrs Paul Blair Sandra and Linda, Mrs Charles Powell and Eldon Martin. 30 Years Ago Sept 19 1913 notes a 57 pound watermelon sent from Thomson Il via W J McCoy of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Groharing
Svrophetstown
Lois Groharing
Kewanee
Paul Blair
Sandra
Linda
Charles Powell
Eldon Martin
H. E. Bragonier
W. J. McCoy
Thomson, Il
Clinton Herald
Baptist Sunday School Social Attracts Over Fifty Attendees
More than fifty persons attended the Baptist Sunday school social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman. Rev. and Mrs. O. H. Anschus of Morrison spoke about the invasion of Norway and shared views on European conditions. The event featured singing, a duet by Thelma and Irene Schick, a solo by Mrs. Anschus, a mixed quartet number, and lunch of fruit salad, sandwiches, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
O. H. Anschus
Morrison
Norway
Anschus
World Baptist Conference
Georgia
Mr. Schick
Thelma
Irene Schick
Harold Witt
Bruce Grobaring
Paul Witt
Birthday And Farewell Party At Adams Home
Me and Mrs Adams hosted a three event gathering Saturday night to honor daughter Arlyne on her Tuesday Oak Park visit and Friday Smith College WAVES training. Guests included Iva Orcutt Lawrence Sullivan EO Hemmer With Adams also hosted Sunday evening guests R J Houghton Adeline Groharing and Miss Farrell. Monday guests were N D French Ruth French and Bertha Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mras Will Adams
Arlyne
Oak Park
Smith College
Hemmer
With Adams
R. J. Houghton
Adeline Groharing
Misa Farrell
N. D. French
Ruth
Bertha Holland
Church Services and Plans at Local Congregation
Pastor H Edgar Doverspike and Chas McGinty lead worship at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 30 am noting a time change for next Sunday. Special events include a dedication at Mt Carroll Baptist Church 11 am with Dr Schell as guest speaker, a quarterly meeting next Wednesday, and Rally Day plans for October. Members urged to invite former neighbors and write to out of town attendees.
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H. Edgar Doverspike
Chas. McGinty
Jesus Christ
Christ
Mt. Carroll Baptist Church
Schell
Wm. Griswold
Rock River Association
First Baptist Church
Freeport
Morrison Church
Bible School
Rally Day Observances at Argo Methodist Church
Sunday schedule includes Catholic Mass and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The aid society met all day with a noon pot luck hosted by Mrs. Raymond Carroll. Ideal Christian Endeavor holds 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. services led by Rev. E. E. Peacock. Rally Day on Sept 26 includes classes at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 8 p.m. Worldwide Communion observance scheduled for the first Sunday in October.
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The
Aid Society
Raymond Carroll
Ideal Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
E. E. Peacock
Mrs Murray Hostess on September 15th to Methodist WSCS
Funeral services were held for Adam Hartman 74 of Savanna after his Sunday passing at his son's home. Survivors include his wife six children and a Spokane based son. The WSCS met Sept 15 at Mrs Margaret Murray's home with fifteen members present and plan a Oct 3 reception for Rev Doverspike.
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Murray
Methodist
WSCS
Center Hill
Adam Hartman
Savanna
Lewis Hartman
Birdsall
Center Hill Cemetery
Mr. Hartman
Germany
John
Elizabeth Hartman
United States
Leroy Roser
Owen Moore
Wilma Shelley
Lewis
Leon Hartman
Pvt
Wade Hartman
Spokane
Wash
Albert Airhart
Gary
Philip Hartman
Carroll
Thomson
Frank Smith
Donald Smith
Lloyd Smith
Paul Wilt
Paul Smith
Community Visits and Gatherings Across Local Families
A flurry of weekend visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton and family with Mrs. Clarence Jones and sister Mrs. Hal McLaughlin of Colona calling on Mrs. Jones at Moline hospital where he is a patient. Several other households share dinners and friendly calls across Colona, West Chicago, Clinton, Chadwick, Mt. Carroll, Savanna, and East Savanna with multiple relatives as guests and extended family plans. Charles Young travels to Chicago for naval induction and training, while others enjoy dinners and birthday celebrations at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton
Clarence Jones
Hal McLaughlin
Colona
Moline Hospital
Roland Starck
West Chicago
Guy Brown
Hattie Brown
Starck
L. A. Swett
Gerald
Norma
Edw
French
Jack
Jimmy
Sharon Kaye
Walter Reddick
Clinton
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn Ann
Chadwick
Justice Prins
Jo- Ann
Norman Stickell
Marie
Craig Manor
East Savanna
Katherine Hawk
Mt. Carroll
James Haley
Argo
Ralph Hook
Donnie
Kenneth Ditsworth
Fred Hungerford
Olive Smith
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Local residents visit and family gatherings across Davenport area
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lehman and Mrs. Minnie Whitney of Davenport visited the Louis Kness home on Tuesday and will stay at the Lehman cottage at Riverview. Mrs. G. B. Lanning spent time in Savanna visiting sister Mrs. John Parker who is convalescing after major surgery in Rochester Minnesota. Mary Manning and her grandson from Savanna are visiting Henry Lohmeier house. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson and son of Argo and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Handley of Clinton were Sunday guests of Henry Lohmeier. Darlene Ashby spent Sunday with Beverly Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marshall and family visited Wayne Ashby on Friday. Mrs. Oral Lewis and Darlene Ashby spent Saturday in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Lehman
Minnie Whitney
Davenport
Louis Kness
Lehman
Riverview
G. B. Lanning
Savanna
John Parker
Rochester
Minn
Mary Manning
Henry Lohmeier
Bert Johnson
In Memory of Andrew Earl Prins
In loving memory of our son and brother Andrew Earl Prins who died two years ago on September 25. A gate at the end of the road opens for each, a light we cannot see. Our Father claims his own beyond the gate. Loving parents and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Earl Prins
Vacation Visitors Share Baraboo Week at Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Clarence Appel enjoy a Baraboo stay from Argo lumber yards and visit with Ed and Mrs Martindale. The Ben Stage home hosts G R Hill iman and Earl Stott of Galesburg and Cecil George family from Morrison in Chadwick area. Lt Edward Smaltz from Fort Knox Ky spends weekend with wife at N D French home after flying from Kentucky to Chicago. Mrs Oliver Tashner of Chicago visits Delia Melendy, who travels to Chicago for observation at Research hospital after accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Appel
Argo Lumber Yards
Baraboo
Wis
Ed Martindale
Ben Stage
G. R. Hilliman
Earl Stott
Galesburg
Cecil George
Barbara
Morrison
Anna George
Chadwick
Edward Smaltz
Fort Knox
N. D
Kentucky
Chicago
Oliver Tashner
Delia Melendy
Melendy
War Bond Sales in York Township Reach $21009 to Date
The York Township war bond drive reports a total of 21009 dollars raised so far. Library board meeting held Tuesday evening with Salome McGinty Clara Switzer Margaret Murray and Kace Strauch in attendance. Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner hosted supper honoring Mr and Mrs Mitchell on wedding anniversary and Mrs Wagner’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Salome McGinty
Clara Switzer
Margaret Murray
Kace Strauch
Ben Wagner
A. EB. Mitchell
Mary Wagner
Morrison
Carrie Cleghorn
Spokane
Wash
Mrs. Mitchell
Wagner
Community clubs meet weekly with varied hosts and notices
The Community church club met at the church annex Wednesday with Mrs Edith Gaayr as president and devotions by Mrs Frances Hemmer. The Royal Neighbors met with 15 members at Katherine Coop er s home, a luncheon served, next hostesses named. Baptist Aid met at Mrs Will Griswold s home and the Chata While club plans Friday gathering with Mrs Ted Storm. Woman s Club meets Oct 14 at Mrs Ellen Hoge s. Argo Aid held an all day potluck at Mrs Raymond Carroll s. The 500 Club meets this afternoon with Mrs Verne Kaufman. Mildred and family returned from a long tour with Ervin Elliett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N. T. Club
Meadames
Bonnie Curley
Lydia Brown
Ha Brown
Edith Gaayr
Frances Hemmer
Mia
Katherine Coopop
Katherine Cooper
Anna Kauffman
Hortense Nipe
Myrta Groharing
Belle Carpenter
Neva Rawling
Nellie Holland
Fawn Strubb
Emil Brach
Baptist Aid
Will Griswold
Ted Storm
Woman's Club
Ellen Hoge
Argo Methodist Aid
Argo Aid Society
Raymond Carroll
500 Club
Verne Kaufman
Thomson Grade School Defeats Chestnut Park
Thomson grade school defeated Chestnut Park of Savanna 9 to 4 in five innings after school Thursday September 16 at Thomson. Ronald Bull was the winning pitcher and Charles Brock the losing hurler. A return game will be played in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
ChestNut Park
Savanna
Ronald Bull
Charles Brock
Clinton social notes include church luncheon and visits
Mrs. Charles Hogg hosted the Past Matrons Electa club at the Methodist church parlor for a one o clock luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hook hosted dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Ed Junge and sons of Clinton. Various Sunday visits include families of Imel Groharing Hemmer Hogg and Holland. A new garage and henhouse are being built at the Cecil Imel farm after tree damage. Jessie Groharing visits Morrison to be with ill mother Myrta Groharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Electa Club
Clinton
Methodist Church
Fred Hook
Ed Junge
Cecil Imel
Henry Imel
Fair Haven
Edson Holland
Robert Holland
Navy
Adeline Groharing
Wallace Dresbach
Lapark
John Carpenter
Bruce Groharing
E. O. Hemmer
Claude Grim
A. W. Hogg
Howard Hill
Joyce
Marlyn
Low Moor
Garret Stevenberg
Morrison
Bertha Holland
Hobart Holland
Donald Adolph
Chadwick
Myrta Groharing
Jessie Groharing
Ill Residents Show Some Improvement In Local Notices
With the sick Mrs. Myrta Groharing somewhat improved. Mrs. John Cooper has an infected finger and is undergoing treatments. Leslie Grim remains confined to his bed. Mrs. Ralph Holesinger, back from the hospital, is progressing nicely. Adam Kness of Argo, who suffered two heart attacks earlier, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrta Groharing
John Cooper
Leslie Grim
Ralph Holesinger
Adam Kness
Argo
War bond sales in York township near 21000 to date
York township third war loan drive total nearly 21000 in sales as of Thursday morning said N D French chairing the local bond committee after a hurried weekly check. Banks and post office sales are excluded and solicitors expect most districts to finish soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
N. D. French
Resview
French
Thomson State Bank
Funeral Rites Held for Great Grandson Honicker
Mrs. Laura Stiles returned from Batavia after the death of her great grandson Charles Honicker eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Honicker from burns suffered when a tea kettle of boiling water toppled. Funeral held in Batavia with relatives from Savanna Galena Moosehart and Savanna noted among attendees and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Stiles
Batavia
Charles Honicker
Martin Honicker
St. Charles Hospital
Stiles
Leta Potter
Robert Hubble
Bvabsile Irunmigger
Savana
Chester Stratton
Galena
Arlie Leland
Tom Sanders
Moosehart
Savanna
Savanna Times-Journal
First snow storm hits Mendota Sublette area
Dixon mall truck driver Harry Williams reports the season's first snow storm Sunday evening between Mendota and Sublette. He describes brief but heavy snowfall that melted as quickly as it struck the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Mall
Harry Williams
Mendota
Sublette
Whiteside Sentinel
Sunday and Tuesday visits by regional families
Mr and Mrs N Y Frewen and Virginia and Lt Edward Smaltz with Mrs Smaltz were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J J Smaltz in Fulton. Mauryin Terrell of Morrison visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Hole singer. Chas Sack of Argo and Frank Hawkins of Sterling joined Tuesday supper guests with Mr and Mrs Harvey Schreiner at Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Frewen
Virginia
Edward Smaltz
Thank You For Kindness After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Ralph Holesinger thanks friends for cards flowers and visits during her stay at Savanna City hospital noting the kindness was deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna City Hospital
Ralph Holesinger
Card of Thanks for Sharpe Carroll Burial
The Carroll families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and burial. Special thanks go to Rev J A Foard for comforting words and Mrs George Schmaling for music. Flowers were provided by Mrs Joe Melendy and Mrs Lou Moyer, with care from Fred Smith Don Carpenter Raymond Carroll Joe Melendy Charles Sack and John Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe Carroll
J. A. Foard
George Schmaling
Joe Melendy
Lou Moyer
Fred Smith
Don Carpenter
Raymond Carroll
Charles Sack
John Hook
Ethan A. Carroll Rush W. Carroll
John J, Carroll Nola E. Alexander Dee E. Bradley
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Hawthorn Ave
Hollywood
Calif
Thomson Briefs
Neme
Army and Navy
Ray Brenneman
C. W. Hogg
Rock River Baptist Association
Baptist Sunday
Adams
Glen Leavens
Arch Atherton
Floyd Leavens
F. Smith
Womans Society of Christian Service
Pleasant
Etta Bristol
Janet
Billie Lewis
Maude Wagner
Dora Smith
Grace Strauch
Methodist Ministers Pension Fund
Rockford
Rock River
Eleanor Lewis
Minnie Miller
Minnie Ashpole
Doverspike
Mesdames
Esther i Gablin
Margaret Cochran
Jane McGinty
Aid
Mauds Wagner
T.N. T
Royal Neighbors
Noah Sweitzer
Mildred
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Ervin Elliett
Lanark
Thomson Grade
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