Community Lodge Potluck and Officers Meeting Recap
The program at the In Lodge included a Friday session with Miss Vivian Seba and Mrs Owl Havin listed among officers. A potluck followed a noon gathering, with attendees expected to bring dishes for sharing. The West meeting included Messop French Kos View Starold St and Judge Cate among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
Seba
Owl
Predar Sa
Dabow Vyppilteg
Mac
Kenyon
Thomson Auction Sale Cleared Amid Miscellaneous Goods
An auction listing details multiple sales at Thomson Auction, including dead stock, household merchandise, and various estates. The notice mentions participants and locations such as Wisconsin towns, Savanna and Avon, with references to individuals tied to the sales and events spanning Saturday and Sunday.
York Meeting Postponed To October Night
The York group postpones its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday night October 7. The session will be rescheduled to later in October with details announced in a forthcoming issue. A Halloween party is planned in the meantime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile Ton
Raph
Tyson
Mary
York
Albright
Pop
Ray
Paris
Ing
Hell
Hallowe'en
Pate Pilar
Mit
Ania
Bond Issue for York Township Bridge Defeated by Seven Votes
Voters in York township cast 246 ballots with 112 for and 229 against a five thousand dollar bond to build a Johnson Creek bridge. The defeat leaves half the project unfunded and likely closes the road to public traffic. R D Bennett and Don Carpenter were elected justice of the peace. both have 20 days to qualify. Luther Green of Seattle is noted as deceased. Noah Green notified Ely Cochran by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Johnson Creek
Gost
R. D. Bennett
Don Carpenter
Justice of the Peace
Bennett
Carpenter
Locals News Roundup From Knoxville Area
Lenn Carpenter returns home after weeks in Milwaukee where he completed welding. Mary Cone stays two weeks in Rush Carroll home helping care for Amelia Smith during Mary Jane Yeager's absence. Chester Sherman's relatives visit Knoxville. Gilpin Stare returns from Chicago after linotype instruction. Potter Bros buy a Chevrolet truck from Lewis Motor Co after old truck burned. Helen Kenyon visits brother Blaine Leavens in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenn Carpenter
Milwaukee
Wis
Mary Cone
Rush Carroll
Amelia Smith
Mary Jane Yeager
Chester Sherman
Knoxville
Gilpin Stare
Cago
Potter Bros
Lewis Motor Co
Helen Kenyon
Blaine ‘Leavens
Chicago
Greens Observe 35th Wedding Day in Morrison
Near Morrison Hirem Green and wife celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on February 3 with a gathering of friends neighbors and relatives at their country home. Prizes were awarded in a BOQ game and guests presented the couple with a purse of money. attendees included Karl Green family and several Rick and Treiber relatives from Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirem Green
Near Morrison
Regina Rick
Tonis Hick
Christ Rick
Russell Tre ‘Ion
Ofvs
Karl Green
Aveo
Rigsell Trinn
Dae Witmer
George Rehumaker
Harald Rick
Waller Fluege
Louis Rick
Fred Gartz
Morrison
Morrison Couple Wed In Clinton Indiana Ceremony
Thelma Parkinson and Charles Conrady were married April 19 1937 in Clinton Indiana in a single ring ceremony at Hope Evangelical parsonage with church pastor officiating. Miss Parkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Parkinson Goleta is a Morrison graduate class of 1938 and employed in Sterling. Conrady son of Mr and Mrs Henry Conrady Morrison ISU works on a local farm. Further plans were announced. many relatives in Thomson and Ideal communities attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Thelma Parkin
Charles Conrady
Clinton
Hope,Evangelical Church
Conrady
Albert Parkinson
Goleta
Atorrison High School
Slade Orchestra to Broadcast Four Days Weekly
Slade Orchestra, formerly of Savanna, will broadcast programs four days weekly starting in October. Ralph Slade leads the Young People's meeting at 7:00 p.m. The orchestra's radio slot is from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday on Cedar Rapids-Waterloo, Ta. Paul Melendy is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Slade
Young People’s Meeting
Savanna
Iwill
Cedar Rapids-Waterloo
Heari Agin
Paul Melendy
Party for Mrs W M Tucker in Clinton
Attendees at a Clinton home yesterday for a polluck dinner are listed with prizes awarded to Mrs Will Graves and Miss Dorothy Gallagher. Prizes also went to Mrs Irene Raymond Mrs Carrie Gallagher and Mrs Madge Bower among others. guests presented Mrs Tucker a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Bower
Will Graves
Dick Moran
Irene Raymond
Clinton
Edna Hulbert
Carrie Gallagher
Gertrude Kustes
Nore [Snyder
Dorothy Gallagher
Fulton
Tucker
Evening Service at Fair Haven Church Sees Special Numbers
Evening service features include a vocal duet by Ma ure ue Corzein, two youth numbers by Brenneman and Stakemiller, and instrumental pieces by Arletia Hartman with Blanche Seim on piano. Pastor Rev Theo Vookel invites all to attend with Sunday school at 16:00, Rally Day at 11:00, followed by a picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sword
Maure Ue Corzein
Sty. Brenneman
Mr. Stakemiller
Arletia Hartman
Blanche Seim
Fair Haven
Theo, Vookel
Accident injures Thompson family on trip from Pontiac
Mrs Laura Geisinger received word of an accident involving her daughter Mrs ALL Thompson and family from Detroit Michigan. Mrs Thompson and Lucille Thompson were badly hurt and hospitalized ten days before returning home by ambulance. Mr Thompson had pelvic injuries and a brain concussion. The car was demolished after sideswiping and leaving the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Geisinger
All. Thompson
Detroit
Mich
May
Thompson
Davghter
Lucille
Pontiac
Thompsons
Thomson
Local men attend livestock marketing meeting in Chicago
From Carroll county, John Nordhoff Otto Switzer Robert Groharing Elson Holland Frank Smith Paul Smith Charles Sack Fred Carpenter Don Carpenter Carl Fetersen and Rudolph Holm planned to attend the Chicago livestock marketing meeting. More than 75 Carroll county men expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Uion
Chicago
John Nordhoff
Otto Switzer
Robert Groharing
Elson Holland
Frank Smith
Paul Smith
Charles Sack
Fred Carpenter
Don Carpenter
Carl Fetersen
Rundolph Holm
Carroll County
York Community Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. T. Cleworth, pastor, leads morning worship at 4 30 a m and Sunday school at 1 15 a m in York Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Rev. T
Cleworth
Methodist Memorizing Contest At Worship Service
A church program invites participation in a Gospel verses memorization contest during the morning service with rewards including a Bible and New Testament volumes. Scripture recitation leads to gifts. the Lord's Supper is to be administered next Sunday. Rock River conference meets at Rockford October 5-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Conference
Rockford Oet
Catholic Services Sunday at Monom and Nearby Church
Sunday services are at Monom with Catholic rite offering welcome to those who do not attend elsewhere. The ladies aid meets today at the church. The Sunday school racial committee for Qubber lists Mn Breach, Will Griswold, and Linyd Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunmay Senor
Haremedt
Qubber
Mn Breach
Will Griswold
Linyd Smith
Argo Methodist Sunday School Sermon Ends Conference Year
The Argo Methodist Sunday school concluded the conference year with the preacher giving his last sermon of the year last Sunday. On Wednesday a church event will be held. Besides quilting, two comforts will be prepared. A luncheon will follow a role call. Committee members include Gennie Capp, Mrs. Clarence Casper, and Mrs. Joe Melendy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo FA Methodist
Oily
Oe Aid
Gennie Cappur
Clarency Casper
Joe Melendy
Auction Here This Saturday At The Vacant Lot
An auction conducted by Cook will take place Saturday afternoon at one o clock on the vacant lot between the Steele building and Ben's Cafe. Public sale includes dead freight and bankrupt merchandise such as paint harness and tools. Local buyers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Ben's Cafe
Ss. Cook
No Definite Information On Island Timber Cutting
Reports about cutting timber on the island west of Thomson to provide winter employment are unconfirmed. Engineers offer no statements, though funds are appropriated. project could require hundreds of workers for months. The area from the rocks and dam north to Savannah will be cleared for a future nine foot Mississippi channel reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Wibout
Savanna
Mississippi
Family Reunion at Groharing Home Draws 43 Attendees
Me and Mrs. Charles Groharing hosted a Sunday family reunion at their home with 15 present at noon. Attendees included Vernis Scudder and family of Dixon Arthur Hoffman of Chadwick Clyde Grohartin and son Etner Masher and children Glen Groharing Ledna Nelson Pay Groharing Prophetstown Virgil Wilt family Jamil Phage Tobey and others Arthur Pape also attended. The bands news notes a Cordova concert Monday night with new grade school beginners Martha French clarinet LaVona Potzer cornet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Groharing
Vernis Scudder
Dixon
Arthue Hoffman
Ichadwick
Clyde Grovhartin
Etner Masher
Glen Groharing
Ledna Nelson
Morrison
Pay Groharing
Prophetstown
Virgil
Cordova
Martha French
LaVona Potzer
Movements and Visits Around East Savanna Groc ery
Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy moved yesterday from Hast Savanna to rooms they added to their East Savanna grocery. They plan to rent their vacated home. Mrs Donald Smith assisted them. Mr and Mrs W H Homedew of Fulesberg Colorado visiting Mt Carroll, stayed last evening at Mr and Mrs Ernest Whitney's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Melendy
Hast, Savanna
East Savanna
Donald Smith
Abs. W. H. Homedew
Fulesberg
Colo
Mt. Carroll
Ernest. Whitney
Illness and hospital admissions in local area
Mrs. George Bittner of Argo entered Jane Lamb hospital Tuesday for observation and treatment. Earl Shetly underwent an appendectomy at Jane Lamb hospital last week. Chesbro, who had been confined at home, was able to be out in the ward recently. Mrs. Joby Sauer entered Mercy hospital in Clinton last week for treatment and yesterday had a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bittner
Argo
Jane Lamb Hospital
Earl Shetly
Dim Chesbro
Joby Sauer
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
LohmeierBride Hazel to Tie Knight in Fulton Marriage
Mr and Mrs John Lohmeier of Argo announced last week the approaching marriage of their elder daughter Hazel to Hie Ties man of Fulton. The wedding will be held Saturday October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lohmeier
Argo
Miss Hazel
Hie Tiesman
Fulton
Dr Brotman to Attend Mayo Clinic Next Month
Dr J A Brotman of Savanna announced to his patients that his Savanna office will close from Oct 3 to 15. He will attend a post graduate course at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota during that period. Visiting in Kentucky Charles Nipe and N R Kenyon traveled to Lexington to attend races and visit Nipe's son Flave with Hanover Pa horses. Darrell Holman of Mt Carroll, related to Mr Kenyon, accompanied with A J Miles race horses. The township tool shed, sold at public auction Tuesday afternoon, was bought by Webster Ross of Sand Slough for 36 dollars and now sits east of Lower York cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brotman
Savanna Pinglies
Jat. Thomson
Savanna
Elusive
iMayo
Rochester
Minn
Kentucky
Charles Nipe
N. R. Kenyon
Lexington
J. Nipe
Flave
Hanover
Darrell Holman
Mt. Carroll
Mr. Kenyon
A. J. Miles
Webster Ross
Lower York
Stamps On Sale At Local Post Office Event
Pack stamps are now on sale at the local post office. Mrs Nora Yates of Argo Fa entertained the following guests Sunday afternoon and evening Mr and Mrs Ray Kohl Myrna Kohl Ralph Dyson Howard Stichter and Mr and Mrs Earl Albright and family of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Yates
Argo-Fa
Ray Kohl
Myrna Kohl
Ralph Dyson
Howard Stichter
Ane
Earl Albright
Freeport
Birth Notices for Conrad Lillie and Clarence Stage Families
Mr and Mrs Conrad Lillie welcome a son born today at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. A daughter named Mary Lou was born September 10 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Stage at their home in Garden Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Lillie
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Mary Lou
Clarence Stage
Garden Plain
York Community Mourns H A Cate Death Funeral Held
The York community notes the death of Hubert A Cate a Thomson rural mail carrier who died Friday noon after falling ill at home. Born May 25 1841 Camp Point Illinois he served as a cow tester and dairy advocate, World War I veteran, helped organize Boy Scouts and local clubs, and supported community events including Melon Day and Decoration Day services. His widow and family are mentioned along with his longtime service to Thomson and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Hubert A. Cate
Thomson
Cate
Camp Point
Til
University of
Victor Spencer
University of Simois
Thomas Stage
Albert Prins
Camp Grant
Rockford
United States
Johnson Creek Bridge
Thorson
H. A. Cate
York Community Club
American Légion
Savanna
Dunsdea
Arso-Fa
Oil
Robert
Local social notices from Lanavie and surrounding areas
Miss Amanda Wilson of Lanavie visited Tuesday afternoon with friend Betty Lewis. Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall hosted supper Sunday. Mr and Mrs L B Sherer and daughter Alice Mae of Dixon were guests. Walter Shanafelt of Morrison and family plan weekend visits, with Glen Shanafelt of Harvey. Dr A E Petersen of Chicago called on Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer. Robert Herrity and two children of Clinton stayed with Sherman Oakley, with an afternoon gathering at Lew Sears home. Miss Viola Higgs taught at the time and was a guest at Harry Dieh’s. Albert Badtke and son from Moline visited Ed Drake. Wilbur Dyson and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Hastings in Savanna, visiting Marie Hastings. Will Griswold and family visited Anna Stein in Moline. Louis Daebler of Lanark dined with Henry Parsons and his wife at Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Wilson
Lanaviel
Betty Lewis
Harvey Marshall
L. B. Sherer
Alice Mae
Dixon
Walter Shanafelt
Near Morrison
Glen Shanafelt
Harvey
A. E. Petersen
Chicago
Otto Switzer
Robert Herrity
Clinton
Sherman Oakley
Lew Sears
Viola Higgs
Harry Dieh
Albert Badtke
Moline
Ed Drake
Wilbur Dyson
Joe I Hastings
Savanna
Marie Hastings
Will Griswold
Dau- Ighter
Sylvia Witt
Harold Witt
Anna Stein
Louis Daebler
Lanark
Henry Parsons
Argo
Brooks Show at Masonic Hall Returns Friday
The Brooks Stock Company brings Sins of the Father to Thomson this Friday at 8 p.m. with a star cast led by Jack and Maude Brooks and Barbara Brooks. The company tours Sabula Elizabeth Miles Thomson, offering 2K for adults and 10 cents for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ack and Maude Brooks Stock Company
Tom
Barbara Brook
Masonic Hall
Brooks Compa
Sabula
Elizabeth
Miles
Jack
Maude Brooks
Tow
Barbara Brooks
Brooks
Misonie Hall
Local social visits noted in Clinton area
Miss Betty Lewis spent last week in Savanna staying at the home of Mr and Bros Robert Hanson. Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and family visited Sunday in Rock Falls at Mr and Mrs W A Marshall. Mr and Mrs Cornelius Nordhoff called on Lloyd and Mrs Rogers in Lanark. Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds of Blourn visited with Alice Lewis and family. Mrs Madge Raoner, staying with Will Graves in Clinton for treatments at Danv Lamb hospital, spent weekend near Argo and returned to Clinton Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lewis
Savanna
Bros
Robert Hanson
Harvey Marshall
Rock Falls
W. A. Marshall
Cornelius Nordhoff
Lloyd Rogers
Lanark
Frank Reynolds
Blourn
Alice Lewis
Madge Raoner
Will Graves
Clinton
Danv Lamb Hospital
Argo
Rural Reading Club Meets Friday at Cooper Home
Miss Glaiys Cooper hosts the York Rural Teachers Reading club gathering in her home Friday evening with County Superintendent of Schools Lawrence Brudi as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Glaiys Cooper
York Rural Teachers Reading Club
County Supt. of Schools
Lawrence Brudi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epeet
Murray
Anita
Shoe Chaterine Club
Gota
Holland
Leonard Sp
Mar
Mir Fonarl
Dane
Maevison
Capradh el Marrison
Daha
Carpentier
Rue PaewiGrn
Jaty Carpenter
Tial
Gagan
Lewis Aneon
Hoty
Rverall
Meg
Juda Cooper
Gard Vas Verne Kaufman
Dia
Phiten
Mary Burt
Monte Betes
Atasi
Mise Batrovell
Mverott Aslinger
Avon
Wisconsin
Savanna Ab
Grays Trobe
May San
Ms. Mart
Arthur Rob
Mort Sithana Ghite
Hiss
Dag Saner
John Saner
Bea
PT. A. News
D. Bennett
Seattle
Wash
Ely Cochran
Noah Green
88Th
Cleveland
Luther Green
Green
Luther Teen
Review
H. E. Greens
Mmeoay
Slade Orchestra
W. M. Tucker
Methodist
Monom
Mary Kness
Mrs. bin Geerts
Amelia. Smith
Irush Carroll
Bath
Sara
Ernest Smith
Marjorie
Mars
Ivan Carroll
Carroll
Robert Gebricks
Groharing Home
Chas. Grohar
DR. Brotman
Mayo Clinic
Eugene Murray
Esther Backer
Fred Whitney
Henry Whitney
Carrie Walker
le Una
Charles Hogg
Dorothy
Harriett
Hobart Holland
Donald Smith i
John Carpenter
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