Prohibition Reform Discussed by Bar Association Members
Members of the American Bar association favored a modification of the 18th Amendment with three quarters voting two to one for change. The majority opposed a return to saloon days and a tax based solution was proposed. Laur ence Tetyler spoke on Prohibition by Taxation asking profits go to the government. The piece notes political criticism of the era and mentions Len Small and Emerson as Illinois figures. Llewellyn Fay is seen at Thomson store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Fulton Kiwanis Lab
Laurence Tetyler
Wade
McNary- Hagen
Local clubs host meetings and bridge events in Clinton area
A O E S meeting convened in Masonic hall with refreshments afterward. The 500 Club met at Mrs. Rudolph Helms’ home for lunch and card prizes won by Hortense Nipe and Nell Houghton. A BRIDGE PARTY at Mrs. B. R. Lewis’s had high honors won by Nellie Burns and Harriett Zugschwerdt. Several social visits and travels are noted among Clinton and nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
Rudolph Helms
Mra Hortense Nipe
Nell Houghton
Mra Kauffman
Mra Mayme Mummert
BR. I. Houghton
Nellie Burns
Harriett Zugschwerdt
Docia Brooks
Dora Wilson
B. R. Lewis
Chipman
Vivian Taylor
Ruth Woessner
B. R Lewis
Clinton 500 Club
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
SevenYearOld Phyllis Ottens Dies After Diphtheria
The seven year old Phyllis Ottens daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ottens died early Sunday following a two week diphtheria illness. Survived by parents a brother and grandparents. Funeral held Tuesday from home with burial at Fulton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Phyllia Ottens
Phyllis
George Ottens
Thomson
Cherries Ottens
Paul
Charles Ottens
A. Blick
Fulton Christian Reformed
Ben Wilkens
Anthony Prins
Daisy Bolhous
Jesus
Derstand
George Balk
Pe'e Vogel
Cornelius Bietema
Ralph Sikkema
Falton Cemetery
Bank Failures Bank closures hit Apple River and Moline
Bank failures ripple through towns as Apple River bank fails to open and Commercial Savings Bank of Moline also misses opening. About 1.7 million dollars involved in the Moline collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple River
Commerccial Savings Bank
Moline
Funeral services for Mrs Carroll McGinty in Clinton
Funeral services were held Monday in Clinton for Mrs Carroll McGinty who died of pneumonia while visiting her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Chas McGinty of Kimball South Dakota. Attendants included Hodney Fitch Chris Jensen Harry McGinty and Marion Gundelfinger. Interment followed at Springdale Cemetery Clinton. Relatives from Oak Park Thomson and Clinton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll McGinty
Chas. McGinty
Ab Kimball
Clinton
Alice Fitch
Fifth Ave. South
Hodney Fitch
Chris Jensen
Harry McGinty
Marion Gundelfinger
Kimball
S. Oak
Death of Mrs Dor thy Schick in Wertenberg Germany
Louis Schick receives word of his mother Mrs Dor thy Schick death at 79 in Wert enberg Germany. She died Sept sixteenth after years apart from her son who left Germany at fifteen. Surviving are two daughters living in Germany. Nearby social notes record visits and a family reunion at Ola Mill park Savanna and various friends gathering in Clinton Savanna and Burlington notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schick
Dorthy Schick
Wertenberg
Germany
Will Hawk
Justice Prins
Louis Thompson
Clinton
Ola Mill Park
Savanna
Sanday
Wiener Roast Date Set By Church Of Christ Group
The Church of Christ and guests plan a wiener roast at Greens on Friday September 26 meeting at the church at 4 30 p.m. Mr French will provide a truck for transport. Attendees bring wieners buns and marshmallows. Return home by about 7 30 p.m. Nineteen present for the parable themed program led by Zereta Potter. Next Sunday Martha French leads. Bible school attendance urged. Ideal Church Sunday school at 10 am. No evening services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
French
C. E. Zereta Potter
Jesus
Martha French
Mr. Green
Wir
Langston
Philippians
Louise St. Ores
Catholic Father Watgen to lead Sunday Mass
Catholic Father Watgen will have charge of the o'clock mass services Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Watgen
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting and Live Wire Class Party
The ladies aid society meets in the church basement with a program including music, readings by Neema Blair and selections by Thelma and Irene Schick, vocal duets by Thelma Schick and Irene Schick, and duets by Donald Wilt and Gilbert Holland. Games and refreshments follow a Coca Cola jello cake spread. Sunday school is at 10 o clock next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist the Ladies Aid Society
Ruth Carroll
Business
Sylvia Griswold
Neema Blair Voval
Thelma
Irene Schick
Helen Kness Voral
Donald Wilt
Gilbert Holland
Methodist Church Treasurership Resigned Amid Illness
Dan Harney resigns as Sunday school and church treasurer due to illness. Temporary treasurers named to fill until October 5. Mary Cone to handle Sunday school funds and Maude Wagner church funds. Bazaar planned for November election day with a Red Cross bag for veterans. Next meeting Wednesday at Mrs Brockill’s home. lunch served by committee. Services next Sunday at 9:30 and Sunday school at 10:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sllness
Dan Harney
Harney
Church
Elya Stage
Bernice Cochran
Clara Hook
M. E. AI
Ladies Aid
Mary Cone
Maude Wagner
Red Cross
Brockill
Mornell
Blanche Beck
Willia
York PTA to Meet at York Community High Gym
The York Community High School gym hosts the York PTA meeting on Thursday evening October 1. A planning committee, including W A Adams A E Sheridan Mrs Wilson Mrs Ray Brenneman and Mr Hemmer, aims for an interesting program with a large York attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher's Association
York Community High School
W. A. Adams
A. E. Sheridan
Wilson
Ray Brenneman
Hemmer
York
York Gym
Fred Smith Describes an Entertaining Davenport Trip
Fred Smith recounts a day at Credit Island Davenport a park two miles southwest of the city with free entry and ample facilities. He notes oak groves picnic grounds city water and stone fireplaces tennis courts a baseball diamond and an eleven inning game. The piece highlights family crowds farm visitors and the value of Route 60 improved access for a 90 minute drive from Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review
Davenport
Credit Island
Cty of
Mani Business
Thomson
Febuary Park
Fred Smith
Improving Conditions Reported Among Thomson Residents
General health shows a positive trend among local residents with several improvements. Ethel Potter Dan Harney and Flora Potter are noted as improving or recovering, while Mrs. Harney cared for by her family and Dan’s health recovery are mentioned alongside plans for Flora Potter’s upcoming cancer surgery and a return home. A letter from H. A. Cate to Postmaster Rawlins conveys thanks and ongoing concerns about Dan and the health of others. The writer describes a temporary paralysis diagnosis and expected recovery timeline of about six months, plus travel plans and a request for another update about Dan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ethel Potter
Dan Harney
Dan Hareney
Harney
Harneys
Flora Potter
Jane Lamb Hospital
Mansfield
Humphreys
Minneapolis
H. A. Cate
Fostmaster
Rawlins
Dan
P. O
Chamber of Commerva
Ccda
Vincent
Traverse City
Thomson Shipping Association Reports Six Months Ahead of Goal
The Thomson Shipping Association lists six months with 8 cars of stock shipped and 6 cars of feed bought, totaling 44 stock and feed cars worth over 50000 dollars. Managers note limited tankage and urge early ordering. 75 orders for salt show farmers tightening money. Robberies hit two Thomson stores, with minor thefts, footprints, and a broken window at the Cochran store reported before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Shipping Association
Chicago
Shipping Association
John Cooper
Jake Diephuis
Claus Prins
Kneale Zuiedema
Tousley & Son
Teddy Vanderlaan
Cecil Imel
Abe Pring
Frank Smith
Ben Dykstra
Glen Stein
Fred Smith
Abe Prins
Wallace Ware
Alexandria & Conover & Co
T. A. Kustos
Jim
Cochran
Dykhuizen Family Leaves for Maryland Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry Dykhuizen and son Paul with Miss Cornall Shaver depart Wednesday for Maryland planning a week away. They plan to drive Indiana to Ohio then Hellamaville to visit relatives including Mrs Nathaniel Robinson sister of Mr Dykhuizen. On return they will tour Washington DC and Capitol. The Thomson family will care for the Thomson farm during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dykhuizen
Paul
Cornall Shaver
Morrison
Maryland
Thomson Folks
Indiana
Ohi
Hellaville
Dykhuizens
Nathaniel Robinson
Robinson
Dykhuizen
Washington
D. C
Capitol
Thomson
Geo. Bowers
Trade Opportunity For Wool To Woolen Mills
Rush Carroll sent his wool to a Monticello Wisconsin mill and received blankets described as dandees. The farmer noted these winter comforts are a good buy and could be a lucrative option for other wool growers seeking sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Carroll
Monticello
Wis
Rush
Birthday Dinner at Wag Ner Home
Mr Jane Mitchell and Mrs Ben Wagner hosted a Sunday chicken dinner on Sept 20 in honor of Maude's birthday and A E Mitchells 26th anniversary. Family and friends from Morriston Argo and local households attended twenty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Jane Mitchell
Ben Wagner
Maude
Aml
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Cecil Mitchell
Rolann
Lauren
Lyle
Argo
Don Carpenter
Clyde
Russell
Paul
Genevieve
Pauline
Carpenter
Cyci] Mitchell
Picture of Pettit Mill Honor Shows Old York Town Image
The post office presents a historic view of the Pettit mill, including a photo of Tom Petit, son of the former mill owner. Courtesy of the current Mr. Pettit who visited Thomson. A brief social note recalls Sunday visits and nearby travel for cattle purchases and farm tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit Mill
Pettit
York Towtshly
Tom Petit
Playful Stitchers Complete Frat Year Pins Awarded
Four 4 H Clubs members Louise Lewis Ruth French Arlene Adams Mary Prins Mary Pollard Gertrude Dykstra and Lois Groharing completed their first year and received pins. Hazel Stratton earned a second year pin and Mrs Ethel Lewis a leader's pin in the 4 H Clubs news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Louise Lewis
Ruth French
Arlene Adams
Mary Prins
Mary Pollard
Gertrude Dykstra
Lois Groharing
Hazel Stratton
Ethel Lewis
License Issued at Morrison Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued in Morrison on September 21 to Rudolph Ritter and Mrs. Gwendolyn Sorsen son of Savanna. The Review Office notes a baby buggy for sale. Modern improvements are added to the Etta Geisinger home. Sunday guests included Rev. and Mrs. Leitner of MS Carroll and Herlan Mathia of Ore son at the Otto Switzer home. The George Catchem family moves Monday to Chestnutt Park from the W. G. Brown house west of town. Gladys and Pearl Kauffman returned to work at Morrison toy factory after a week’s vacation. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Smith and daughter Margaret visited Glen Goble’s in Maywood this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Bowers
Con ‘Charles
Charlie Lamb
Clinton
Frank Moore
Savanna
Arthur Carpenter
Pullman, Wash
E. B. Carpenr
Hubert Carpenter
Puulman, Wash
New York
Morrison
Rudolph Ritter
Gwendolyn Sorsenson
Leitner
George Catchem
W. G. Brown
Chestnutt Park
Gladys
Pearl Kauffman
G. A. Smith
Margaret
Glen Goble
Maywood
Fulton Merchants Promote Lincoln Highway In Town
Fulton merchants join with nearby towns to publicize the Lincoln Highway known as the main street of the U S A. Will Considine chairs the Fulton group and says Fulton will contribute to boosting the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Lincoln Highway
U. S.A
Will Considine
Fulton Group
Gwendolyn Sorenson Weds Rudolph Ritter in Savanna
Dr Gwendolyn Sorenson daughter of Mr Orella Bennett and resident of Savanna for years united in marriage to Rudolph Ritter of Savanna at Morrison on September 11 Mrs Ritter beloved by Thomson folks and a new home at 2113 Gains St Davenport Iowa after October 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Sorenson
Orella Bennett
Savanna
Rudolph Ritter
Morrison
Ritter
Thomson
Mr. Ritter
Milwaukee Railway
Pana
Gains St
Davanport
Towa
Miss Lorraine Weatherwax Earns State 4-H Honor
Miss Lorraine Weatherwax of Lot-A-Lot 4-H club led by Mrs. Aliee Switzer earned honorable mention at the State 4-H school in Springfield for a dress she made as part of the 4-H garment project. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Weatherwax, and attended with Harriet Weatherwax and Ruth Carroll representing Carroll, Jo Davies, and Whiteside counties among 120 girls statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Weatherwax
Aliee Switzer
Springfield
Miss Weatherwax
George Weatherwax
Thomson Folks Attend Baptist Meeting at Sterling
Thomson residents joined the Rock River Baptist Association gathering in Sterling last week. Speakers included President George Potter of Shurtleff College. A large turnout attended the young peoples banquet in the new Municipal Coliseum. Mrs. Ben Wagner traveled to Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Rock River Baptist Association
Sterling
Chaos Switzer
Rachel Switzer
Henry Strauch
Ed Hinds
Otto Switzer
Ray Brenneman
George Potter
Shurtleff College
Young Peoples
New
Municipal Coliseum
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Len Small
Cowboy Thompson
Small
Emmerson
Murray
Kansas
Illinois
Llewellyn
Fay
J. M. Pay and Son
Oo. F
O. E S
Masonic Hall
J. A. Teeter
le Claire, Jr
Earl Bennett
George Bt Ores
George Work
Hoyt, Kana
Oklahoma City
Oklo
Marshall, Arkanass
Ray Knutsen
Chadwick
Bans Knutsen
Alverta Kauten Ritenour
Alverts
Travel Ino Cafe
Lyons
Parker Weeks
Bobble
Rock Island
K. N. D. French
Stench
High Schoal
Mr. Weck
Sam Lord
Clarence Mettinty
Freeport
Fulton Cemetery
DR. Musk
Bone Maax
Ruma
Musk
Mrs. Carroll McGinty
Will Schafer
Mt. Carroll
A. J. Davis
F. E. Stiles
West Brooklyn
A. L. Derr
Madelyn Smail
Clarence Bothows
Martin
Louisa
American Legion Corp
Burlington Station
Legionnairea
North Dakota
Detroit
Mich
Ideal Church
Paul Stage
Brown's College of Commerce
The
Cotta Transmission Company
Rockford
Ben Stage
Marie
Robert
Mra
Lyle Shelly
Wilton Frasier
Louis Shelly
Wwo
Thos, Cochran
Smith
Thos. Cochran Store
East
A. FE. Sheridan
G. M. Weatherwax
Mary Connell
Mary Sheridan
Lorraine
Harriett Weatherwax
de Kalb
Review Office
Etta Geisinger
Lincoln Way
Savanna Man
Lorraine Weather
State Fair School
Ithomson
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