Fire department needs equipment with bake sale to raise funds
A local appeal urges donations to the fire department to fund about $1000 in new gear. A bake sale this Saturday in the Ely Cochran building will raise proceeds for the equipment. Community members including Roland Brooks and PTA members oversee the shop at the high school and other town notes mention farm work, gardening, and social plans for Halloween.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Ely Cochran
Roland Brooks
Brooks
Tom Wilson
Herb Peck
Bud Adams
Thomson
Peter’s
Earnie Smith
Ernie
Harry and
Jessie
Harry
Bud Shellhouse
Thomson Fire Dept
Religious services schedule and pastors listed
IDEAL Bible school holds 10 a m services with evening 7 30 p m regular pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall. Catholic Fulton services at 7 a m and 10 a m York Community Rev Mark Witmer pastor Sunday School 9 30 and church 10 30 with choir practice Saturday evening 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
York Community
Mark Witmer
Cece
Church Rally and Loyalty Services Across Local Congregations
The bulletin lists sermons and events at Central Baptist Lake Villa and Hickory Grove Methodist. Rev L B Snider speaks at Central Baptist Childrens Home Lake Villa. William Leckrone leads Thomson church rally with loyalty focus. Hickory Grove observes Loyalty Sunday October 4 with morning sermon and afternoon service by Dr Hughes Morris. Attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
L. B. Snider
Central Baptist Children’s Home
Lake Villa
Ill
Paul V. Wilt
Brotherhood In Christ
Philemon
William E. Leckrone
Thomson
Charles McGinty
Hickory Grove
Warner Hartman
Argo Fay
Leslie Durward
Hickory Grove Methodist Church
Hughes B. Morris
Community Guests Share Weekend Visits Across Town
Thomson area residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend in numerous gatherings. Notables include Edward and Ethel Egeland visiting Oakland kin, Jantte Smith staying with the Fellows in Morrison, and Jim Segal hosting a family dinner for Archie Green's son. The piece also notes Mrs. Hemmer's birthday dinner and local travel plans for the upcoming Word Series with Gordon Brown backing the Dodgers in four games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Brown
Dodgers
Construction of School Shop Gets Under Way
The F. T. A. building committee continues work after school board approval last Friday. Harold Zenk and Bruce Groharing lead the team with diggers and forms in place by Saturday. high school students assist in leveling and finishing. Footings poured Wednesday. cement blocks expected for wall laying contracted by Paul Balk of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Zenk
Zenk
Bruce Groharing
Mr. Stengel
Mr. Elliott
Jerry Brinkman
Larry Gee
Bob Gruber
William Geerts
Bernard Young
Groharing
Jerry Brearton
Jack Brearton
Gerry Smith
Lowell Starr
Maurice Bronkema
Paul Balk
Fulton
Gillespie Couple Arrive in Scotland for Vacation
Word reaches Thomson friends that Rev and Mrs James Gillespie arrived safely in Scotland and will travel to Canada by plane on Friday September 11, landing Saturday. They report a good trip and a fine time at Ra'. J. W. Gillespie 28 Lloyd St Jer viston Motherwell Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
James Gillespie
Scotland
Canada
Gillespie
J. W. Gillespie
Lloyd St. Jerviston
Motherwell
Savanna Birth and Extensive Weekend Socials Note
Riverview announces the birth of a daughter at Savanna hospital. Weekend visitors and guests span multiple families: Will Malley of Pomona California visits Brand. Clair Rollings now in Minneapolis calls on friends. A E Thomas of Chicago spends the week at a cottage. Bruce Thomas of Chicago visits his parents. Brand visits Howard Rummel in Mt Carroll. Ray Miller of Milledgeville stays at a cottage. Flossie Adolph of Chadwick visits Maud Sager. Plumley and Plumley from Fulton visit Wisconsin relatives. Al Peters and Frank Peters with son visit W A Adams. Archie Green travels to Des Moines for a medical checkup. Lawrence Sullivan and W A Adams attend Stockton visit. Iva Orcutt returns home. Harold Sorensen of Clinton visits Ashpole. Max Badtke of Clinton, Melvin Kissell’s party, and many others join family picnics at Paisades Park for birthday celebrations. George Anangst of Hanover calls on John Cooper. Lawrence Manning Verona and Kustes family hosts. Herman Timmons visits Giblin Harmon and Nelson Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Egeland
Oakland
Calif
Carl Petersen
Jantte Smith
Robert Fellows
Morrison
John Sloan
Mamie Sloan
Savanna
L. FE. Kindle
Sterling
Lloyd Smith
Frank Smith
Earl Green
Ekhorn
Wis
Paul Smith
Smoky Mountains
James Blair
Lyndon
Rachel Blair
Charles Hogg
Jennie Griswold
Roy Heitman
Fred Hook
Gilbert Holland
Raymond Foley
Savannah
Omar Ketchum
Ray Dykstra
Roland Klimstra
Garden Plain
E. O. Hemmer
Leslie Grim
Hemmer
Joe Turnbaugh
Apartmnt
Fenley
Blackhawk
Sophia Leimbaugh
Lost Nation
Harold Starr
Jim Segal
Clinton
Archie Green
Green
Jerry Wiebenga
Wiebenga
George Mattie
Frank Havill
Prairie du Chien Wis
Hobart Holland
William Richter
Mt. Carroll
Loyal Brunner
Savanna Hospital
Will Malley
Pomona
Brand
Clair Rollings and Son
Thomson
Minneapolis
Howard Rummel
Ray Miller
Milledgeville
Flossie Adolph
Chadwick
Maud Sager
al Peters
Frank Peters
Redwood Falls
Minn
Harold Sorensen
John Ashpole
Max Badtke
Richard Badtke
Melvin’ Kissell
Dubuque
Wm, Price
Miles
Robert Carroll
Paisadés Park
George Anangst
Hanover
John Cooper
Lawrence Manning
Monica
David All of
Verona
Thomas Kustes, Jr
Herman Timmons
E. F .Giblin
Harmon
Paul Timmons
Nelson
Robert M. Smith
Lloyd
Kenneth Kemmer
Pines
Polo
Wilbur Stiles
Savenna
Paul Streicher
H. A. Tobey
George Salyer
Clinton, Ia
Hillman
Edgerton
Kansas
Ella Tousley
Mary Ann
Robert Miller
Janie
Fred Miller
Fred Jr
Lanark
William Jeisz
Carl Peterson
Ed Peterson
Monce
Asker Peterson
Peterson
Claus Prins
John Prins
Hurley
Ottawa
The
Baptist Church
E. N. Holland
Ale
Dorvan Rolston
Stanley
Montgomery
Alabama
John Carpenter
Births Report at Savanna City Hospital
Cradle News announces the birth of Deborah Sue to parents Mr and Mrs Brunner at 1159 PM on Saturday September 19 in Savanna City hospital. The newborn weighed eight pounds nine ounces. Mrs Brunner is former Janice Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller. Also welcomed is a daughter born Tuesday September 22 to Mr and Mrs Robert Fulrath at Savanna City hospital weighing eight pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Brunner
Deborah Sue
Savanna City Hospital
Brunner
Janice Miller
Fred Miller
Robert Fulrath
Mrs. Colehour To Speak At Next PTA Meet
Thornton Community PTA schedules its second meeting of the year at the high school on Thursday evening October 1 with Frances Colehour of Mt. Carroll as speaker. All Girl Scouts and interested parents are urged to attend and hear about scouting programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McGinty
Ella Tousley
Victor Fenley
Local Thomson church launches member outreach drive
The Thomson Methodist church led by Rev. William E. Leckrone announces a campaign to reach every member. The program aims to explain World Service work and invite participation in humanitarian efforts and local conference duties. Methodist benevolence last year surpassed 40 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Leckrone
Thomson Methodist Church
Leckrone
Methodist
Local families gather for weekend visits and dinners
A long list of social visits and family gatherings across towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Smith and others picnicking at the Pines near Polo. Multiple households from Clinton Iowa to Edgerton Kansas and Montgomery Alabama visit relatives in Rock Falls, Savanna, Lanark, and surrounding areas this weekend.
Annual Drainage Benefit Due for Savannah York District Lands
Notice to landowners in the Savannah and York Drainage District Carroll County Illinois that the annual benefit assessment for drainage and levee work for the year 1953 is due. Payment must be made to Treasurer Clarence Bollous in Thomson Illinois by March 10 1954 or the unpaid tracts will be sold by law to recover the amount and costs. Dated September 17 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna and
York
Carroll
Illinois
Thomson
A. D
Clarence Bollous
Father Of Wirl Johnson Dies At Clinton
William E. Johnson 75 of Clinton Iowa died in Mercy Hospital Clinton at 1 3 a m Saturday His body was sent to Harrison Arkansas for services Tuesday with burial in Gaither Arkansas He was born June 23 1878 in Jefferson Iowa married Rosa Mary Golden in Ames in 1908 she died March 1952 He worked at Lanning Motors Clinton Survived by two sons Virl and Bernard three daughters Lola White Rosetta Baker and Fern McCargo Jr His wife and parents preceded him in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Johnson
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Harrison
Ark
Gaither
Mr. Johnson
Jefferson
Rosa Mary Golden
Ames
Lanning Motors
Virl
Thomson
Bernard
Fulton
Lola White
Harrison, Ark
Rosetta Baker
Wichita
Kan
Fern McCargo, Jr
Wheelersburg
Ohio
All Girl Scouts Overnight Camp-Out Planned at McGinty Cabin
All Girl Scouts are invited to an overnight camp-out at the Richard McGinty cabin on Friday September 25. The group will depart after school and return by noon Saturday with a packing list provided on Thursday. Meet at Mrs Fenley’s at 4 15 p m Friday. Senior Scouts may join. Leaders include Mesdames Victor Fenley Dick McGinty and Ella Tousley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McGinty
Mesdames
Victor Fenley
Dick McGinty
Ella Tousley
Clark Curley Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
A ninth birthday party for Clark Curley was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Huggins. Twelve children attended and games were played with a decorated cake and lunch. Clark received many gifts for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Curley
Clarence Huggins
Clark
Engagement of Helen Mae Rapp to Carroll Ro Dimmick
Mr and Mrs Ira D Rapp of 207 East Third street Prophetstown announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Mae to Carroll Ro Dimmick son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Dimmick Prophecy Prophetstown wedding set for Friday October 16 at First Congregational church Prophetstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira D. Rapp
East Third Street
Prophetstown
Helen Mae
Carroll Ro Dimmick
Delbert Dimmick
First Congregational Church
Community Notes From Fulton And Surrounding Towns
Neighbors from Fulton Clinton DeWitt Lanark and Rockford share visits over the weekend and Monday. The gatherings include Mullen Marshall Kustes families Atherton Vance Decker and other relatives with weddings and photography at Lanark First Brethren Church.
Card of Thanks for hospital stay and new daughter
Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and Carolyn Ann express gratitude for flowers gifts cards visits and meals after hospital stay and birth of their daughter. They thank everyone for kindness and thoughtfulness and bless them. Bud Bull offers No 1 White Cobbler potatoes at 2 75 per hundred in Thomson listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Ashby
Carolyn Ann
Bud Bull
Thomson
Senior Class Plans Play Apron-String Revolt and Freshman Reception
The Senior Class selected Apron-String Revolt as the class play for the school year. They also announce the Freshman Reception this Friday evening with committees for refreshments dance program and reporter listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Sack
John Fedderson
Mass
Roberta Williams
Carol Williams
Barbara Carroll
Carol Sack
Barbara Senneff
Hazel Schroth
John Brinkman
Shirley Hoover
Vada Spencer
Delius Zenk
Bill Halfman
Maurice Bronkema
Andy Houzenga
Hank Bielema
Ed Holland
Jack Brearton
Leslie Prins
Jerry Brinkman
Nancy Wilt
Charles Green
Julia Fedderson
Bookkeeping
Manly
Janice St. Ores
Donna Hyde
Shirley
Homemakers of America
Thomson
FHA
East Bay
Bloomington
Norma Cate
Janice Smith
Marlys Zenk
Donna Hass
Local Club Activities Plan Bazaar and Meetings
The T. N. T. club of York Community church met with 18 members and one guest Mrs Walter Shanafelt. Plans were made for the annual bazaar and harvest sale Oct 28. Officers were elected for the 4-H program and a quilt was shared. Other items note Brownsie Scouts and Live Wire class meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Eames
T. N. T. Club
York Community Church
Walter Shanafelt
Hobart Holland
George Creighton
Local Injury and Surgical Updates Near Clinton Iowa
The Sick Arch Atherton underwent surgery Tuesday at Mercy Hospital Clinton Ia. Robert Luedeke nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Luedeke Freeport suffered a deep laceration to his forehead last week at Union school where he is a pupil. Five stitches were required to close the wound. The injury occurred when he ran against a steel pole. Elmer Carlson who has been a patient at Schick hospital Clinton Ia for several weeks is expected to return to his home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Atherton
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Robert Luedeke
Vernon Luedeke
Freeport
Union School
Elmer Carlson
Schick Hospital
New Officers Installed By American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers led by Mrs. Robert Holland as president at the Legion hall following a pre- flight school graduation for Harvey W. Houzenga at Lackland AFB. Norma Cate reported on Girls State. chili supper plans, Christmas cards sale, and Halloween party setup were announced. Dues are due by Oct 31 and next meeting is Oct 1. missing glass coffee server sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
West End Home Bureau
Kenneth Kemmer
Clarence Appel
Harry Gaar
Charles Sack
Jas. Gillespie
Warner Hartman
500 Card Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Andring
Robert Holland
Harold Brown
John Ashpole
John Seger
Gilpin Stagg
Lyle Greeley
Wayne Ashby
Ella Tousley
Holland
Norma Cate
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Lyle Greecy
County Council
Milledgeville
Pillsbury
Bordens
Raleigh Cigarettes
Social News: Local Families Attend Gatherings Across Illinois Iowa
Lanark and Davenport communities host Sunday dinners and Saturday suppers as Dresbach, Bull, Carroll, Wilt, Stagg, Atherton, Marshall and Holland families visit relatives. Dorothy Hefflin’s illness prompts care in Ottumwa while Mrs Calloway travels to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Carroll
Wilbur Hall
Chadwick
Russell Sikkema
Paul B. Swanson Insurance
Savenna
Lloyd Calloway
Iowa City
Dorothy Hefflin
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ronald Bull
Kathleen
Harold Wilt
Gilpin Stagg
David
John Atherton
Stagg
Virgil Wilt
Harvey Marshall
Archie Marshall
Davenport
Ang
W. H. Struve
Bertha Holland
Mrs
Howart Holland
Telephone Number Change Notice for Henry Young Residence
The Henry Young residence has updated its telephone number from 2384 to 3194. This notice records the change for contact purposes and local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Young
Local Residents Socialize In Sunday through Week Endeavors
A string of visitors and guests gathers across Mr. Carroll Walton Walnut Fulton Clinton and Courtland areas. Notables include Mr and Mrs Charles Stake Miller Nora Stober Lee Lewis and Frank Reynolds with families and friends from Chicago Harrison Ark Fulton Princeton Wheel Victor Fenley and others. Several funerals and travels reference William Johnson and Fern McCargo while residents plan teaching and visits extending to Phoenix and Otter Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stakemiller
Nora Stober
Carroll
Emma Kling
Lee Lewis
Irve Lewis
Livey
Sue Lewis
Walnut
Frank Reynolds
Courtland
Alice Fitch
Clinton, Ta
Charles McGinty
Otto Switzer
Deila Cramer
Chicago
Martha Cramer
Richard Hopkins
Betty Ann Hopkins
Harold Sikkema
Fulton
Inlaw
Paul Heusinkveld
Harrietta Fenley
Norma Swett
Mary Lee Johnson
Garland Harris
Virl
Alma
Helen Mertz
Thomas Kustes, Jr
Otter Bluff School
Lyle Williams
Mervin Marshall
Harry Elliott
Princeton
Earl Miller
Elliott's
Marshall
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Carl Korbar
Fred Nipe
Fred
Hawaii
Skeeter
Ashby
Ely
Don McBride
Washington, D. C
Crew
Westness Farm
Harry Root
Stransky Farm
Delmar Kradle
Dick Stagg
Thomson News
Riverview
Frank Plumley
Robert Plumley
Guy
Wisconsin
Cradle News
Cronister
Excelsior Cleaners
Wirl Johnson
Helen Mae Rapp
William Mullen
Thomas Kustes Jr
John
Edwin Livengood
Randy
Norman Stickell
Marie
Robert
Justice Prins
Leonard Feldt
van Zuiden
Merle Atherton
Larry
Lester Vance
DeWitt
Hazel Stagg
Isaac Decker
Melvin
Floyd Imes
Wilma Miller
First Brethren
Ben Bielema
Andrew Bielema
Steve Dornbush
Fred Dornbush
Rockford
Jack Marken
Gail
Andrew Earl Prins
Dad
Leonard Gifford
Peoria
Henry Lohmeier
Spooner
Joe Olson
Fair Haven
Joan Ashpole
Frank Badtke
Colona
Anna Badtke
Elmer Hess
Rock Island
Welbert Kahler
Sandra
Lizzie Church
Allie Burkema
Earl Bennett
Home Bureau
Thomson 500 Card Club
Harry Die
Edna Brown
Cecil Frosch
Bayard Lewis
Thomas Hand
Argo Fay Home Economics Club
Mesdames Bayard Lewis
Wilbur Williams
Lee
Brownie Scouts
Brownie Scout
Scohol
York Baptist Sunday School
Texas
Harvey W. Houzenga
Andrew Houzenga
USAF
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
3740Th
Lackland
Air Force Base
Wycliffe E. Steele
Flying Training Air Force
Gail Turney
Dan Sack
Greeley
Woman's Club
Wallace Dresbach
William Dresbach
Eugene Bull
Melvin Kissell
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