Local residents share meals and visits across multiple towns
Numerous social calls and gatherings are logged in Thomson area news with guests from Lanark Fulton Clinton Rock Falls and Morrison. Contacts include Mr and Mrs Justice Prins and JoAnn hosting, the Sack and Gablin families visiting, and various Sunday dinners and weekend excursions. The piece notes the senior play at the high school gym and ticket sales for Lawrence Welk on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson News
Forrest Eslinger
Jacklyn Ann
Lanark
Benford Stadel
Stockton
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Elliot
John Elliot
J. M. Fay
Kiwanis Club
Fulton
Charles Sack
Argo
Anna Jenkins
Orville Gablin
Arthur Pape
Ebner
Frank Smith
Conrad Lillie
Lockport
Irve Neuschwanger
Mt. Carroll
Maurice Strukhoff
Paul
Savanna
Elwood Williams
Chestnut Park
Fred Coden
Lawrence Welk
Dick Stagg
Harry Gaar
E. O. Hemmer
Jaclyn Ann
Clinton
Paul Heusinkveld
C. T. Heusinkveld
Western Springs
Arch Gaar
Veterans Administration loan policies for GI Bill and allowances
The Veterans Administration does not make direct loans to veterans but guarantees loans under the GI Bill. Applications for the loan should go to a bank lending agency or capable individual, with VA approval decision following. Joint loans with non veterans are allowed only for the veteran's share, with VA guarantee not exceeding 50 percent of that share. Veterans hospitalized six months or longer may file VA Form 357 to waive insurance premiums, due within a year from disability start, but no assurance of approval. Contact the local service officer of the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Army
Veteran’s Administration
Vterans
Veteran Aid Offers Help With Premium Refund Claims
A veteran service representative from a national organization will assist claimants in filing refunds for premiums paid to veterans groups. The guidance covers eligible programs and documentation to speed reimbursement.
Scarlet fever risks and prevention outlined by Illinois doctors
Scarlet fever remains year round but may rise in fall and persist to March. It spreads via droplets from infected individuals. isolation and quarantine are advised. The Dick test identifies those likely to contract infection. Early symptoms include fever, vomiting, sore throat, and a spreading rash. complications can involve glands, ears, kidneys, heart, or mastoid cells. Treatments include antitoxin, convalescent serum, and sulfa drugs. The Illinois Medical Society Educational Committee approves these statements. Harold Witt and George Leuders leisure visit noted.
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George F
Gladys Dick
Illinois
Illinois State Medical Society
Adams hosts dinner for husband on birthday
Mrs. W. A. Adams entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of her husband’s birthday. Guests included Lt. Robert Crown and Lt. Arlyne Adams of Great Lakes Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Adams
Robert Crown
Arlyne Adams
Great Lakes, Ill
E. 0. Hemmer
Purple Heart Awarded to Pfc Hartman for Asiatic Pacific Wounds
Pfc. Lee A. Hartman USMCR received the Purple Heart from the Fleet Marine Force Pacific for wounds from enemy action on Feb 24 1945 in the Asiatic Pacific area. He was treated after a shrapnel head wound at Iwo Jima and is reported improving at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Lee A. Hartman
USMCR
Fleet Marine Force
Iwo Jima
Pfe
Hartman
For Sale Kitchen Cabinet and Rocking Chairs
For sale one kitchen cabinet and several rocking chairs listed by Tom Hand contact Thomson 203. Sale posted in local notice with telephone reference.
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Tom Hand
Thomson
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John Hoff
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Joe Shutters
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Ben Stage
Howard King
Donald
Willis Stage
Raymond Deitrick
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Myron Tibbits
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Henry B. Strauch
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Trus
Tees
Carroll County
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Wiersema
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DeWitt
Mrs
George Leuders
Rock Falls
Ill
Qeno
Devoe
Strafing Service Co. Fulton
Home Front
Martin
Clinton, Iowa
Fulton, II
Tommy
Johnny
Jerry
Jane
Harry
Lodine
St. Joseph’s
Vick’s
Fred Smith Store
Clarence Appel
Cargill
Richard Vogel
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