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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
7
An enumeration of men and women from York Township who have served in the armed forces is being prepared. The Review invites additions, corrections, and notices of advancement in rank to be sent for inclusion.
A long OCR list compiles numerous U S military personnel by rank and service branch across Army Navy Air Corps Marines Coast Guard and WAVES. The fragment names Corporal Henry Ashpole Sergeant Harold Ashpole Captain Robert Demaree Private first class Gerald Diephuis and many others with ranks from private to officer and branches including US Army US Navy US Marine Corps US Air Force and WAVES.
Rev James Foard led Easter services with a church plant gift in memory of Mrs Bessie Kenyon. Three new members joined the society, and L A S members met for a rag rug session. Upcoming meetings listed with dates and host families. local residents and families noted in visits and dinners around Mt Carroll Thomson and Moline areas.
The Wart Department and Navy discuss peak manpower needs with estimates of 75 000 to 100 000 monthly for army expansion and 400 000 for the Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The National Selective Service System ends the War Unit Plan for farm labor, while job summaries for discharged veterans will be posted nationwide. The Maritime Commission reports shipyard output and new vessels, with 152 merchant ships built in March. The War Shipping Administration calls for 500 licensed radio telegraphers for Merchant Marine service. The War Food Administration urges higher egg consumption through May and outlines allocation of dehydrated vegetables. WPB defines farm property costs, pulpwood needs persist, and notes clock production and leather, stainless steel cutlery, and meat stamp rules. Retail price adjustments affect onions, matches, halibut, and automotive parts pricing.
Diabetes remains often misunderstood yet controllable with discipline and proper medical guidance. The pancreas produces insulin enabling sugar balance, and in diabetics this balance is lost requiring insulin or diet management. Insulin's discovery by Banting lifesaving. long term survival depends on supervision and honesty.
Thompson notes social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gilbert in Port Byron with their daughter and son in law. Garden Plain's Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoff dine with Otto Switzer. A farewell party for Mrs. Olin Noble in Roggendorf home precedes her California move. Easter gatherings span Morrison Fulton and Roy Heitman area. Grass fire near Roy Heitman reported no damage. Good Friday bank closure observed.
Sunday afternoon callers at the Frank Smith home included Mr and Mrs Orlo Smith and two Carroll children along with Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams and daughter Carol and Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage visiting Mrs Margaret Smith in Wacker. Mary Kennedy of Savanna visited the Ray Rupple home Monday. Hazel Sack of Freeport spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Wes Sack. Wes Sack visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Dicterman in Freeport. Dean Robinson works on the Bruce Graharing farm and attends high school.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue explains that estimated 144 income tax and first quarterly payments are due by April 15 while amended declarations and payments may be made on or before the 15th day of the last month of the following quarter June 15 September 16 and December 15. When an amended declaration is made any increase or decrease in estimated tax should be spread evenly over the remaining installments. Penalties apply for late filing late payment and substantial underestimation of tax.
Sunday services across Churches of Christ, Scientist discussed reality of sin disease and death. Golden text blessed the Lord and affirmed divine healing and redemption. Citations from the Bible and Science and Health emphasized God as the only reality, with mortal ills seen as unreal beliefs.
May 6 1922 reports Paul Lewis improving his home with a cement sidewalk and a social gathering at Henry St. Ores home. May 2 farewell party for Mrs Gladys Little at Krates' country home. York Community High School class of 1922 to include 18 graduates. April 10 1924 items include a new son for Ed Sach, H A Cate testing for the State University, and local business moves. The Pershang farm sale, Milwaukee layoff, and band practices are noted along with church improvements, pickle factory plans near Savanna and Fulton, and road work toward Sandylough.
Students reflect on their grades and projects as five weeks remain in the school year. Bernice Hartman and Carol Spangler earned perfect spelling papers in March while everyone recovers from meals and hopes for perfect attendance.
Mre Pearl Gilson and daughter Diana visit Irvin Merkle home in Lanark. Miss Dorothy Prins and Miss Anna Jansen teachers at Fulton spend Easter weekend with the latter's parents at Steamboat, Indiana. Claus Pring and Ab Hook travel by train to Kansas City to buy feeders. Mr and Mrs Anthony Prins and son Larry of Fulton visit Claus Prins home.
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