Thompson Briefs and Social Guests Across Several Communities
Thomson notes dinners and visits across Clinton Lanark Fulton Morrison Chadwick Savanna Sabula and Preston Iowa. Families attend birthday dinners funerals and family gatherings with extended kin including the French Reddick Swett Sheridan Prins Davis and Pape households during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward French
Jimmy
Walter Reddick
Kenneth French
Billy
Clinton
Betty Swett
Harold Holbrook
Lanark
Seaman Swett
Alta Schildmiller
Frank Tomaka
Mary Ann
Western Springs
Arthur Pape
Robert Groharing
Schildmiller
Pape
J. J. Sheridan
Tom Sheridan
George Rentschler
Joe Sheridan
Fulton
Thomas Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Charles Sack
Maurice van Buer
Elmer Davis
Carl Miller
Morrison
George Best
Chadwick
Charles Bent
Reverdy Lord
Peter Dyke
Claus Prins
Dau
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Dorothy Prins
Allen Witmer
Amos Burkholder
Coleta
Wm. Hawk
Carroll
Justice Prins
Savanna
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Henry Nolting
Preston
Stamford
Tex
Grade News Highlights From Two Classrooms
First and second grades report 22 pupils in second grade and 12 in first. New bows and arrows appear in the second grade while reading shifts include Art Stories. A new song We Are Six is taught in first grade and seat changes took place Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
LeRoy Baty
Esther Bielema
Gilbert Marcucci
Prowants and More Hosts Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Alvin Prowant and son Arnold were guests of Levo Prowant in Dixon on Sunday. Joe Benning of Galena visited Mr and Mrs Charles Helm on Thursday. Arlen and Leland Bryson of Mill edgeville visited Edgar Imel on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Prowant
Son Arnold
Levo Prowant
Dixon
Joe Benning
Galena
Charles Helm
Arlen
Leland Bryson
Milledgeville
Edgar Imel
Raymond Sedewick
Galesburg
Dora Shibley
Cecil Shuman
Virgil Shuman
William Shuman
Sterlins
Charles Shuman
Evan Rahn
Lottie Rahn
Howard Kness
Evan
C. J. Miller
Religious leaders urge Christian teachings to unite a nation
Prominent church figures call for Christian education to revive democracy and counter atheist trends. Leaders cite millions of unchurched Americans and urge Hymn Society awards to promote faith through new hymns. Catholic and Protestant voices stress mission work and aid amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hymn Society of America
Reginald L. McCall
Huon Cortest
Just and Durable Peace Plea From Delaware Conference
The Delaware Conference of Ohio gathers American churchmen to urge action for world relief. It cites six million soldiers in camps and millions more refugees and homeless as consequences of policies, urging a demonstration of human solidarity and brotherhood in the family of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Freda Utley
Europe
Ohio
Chris Late
Local Social Notes Include Dinners Moves and Guests
The report lists Saturday and Sunday gatherings at various homes. Attendees include Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stickel, Navio of Craig Manor Hanover, Mrs. Stickell’s parents, Justicp Vine of Savanna, Jackson Davis, and Ralph Sherman family. The text mentions moving rooms in the V. Bentley house to Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Juist
Elmer Davis
Allen Witmer
Calvin Flinger
Norman Stickel
Navio
Craig Manor
Hanover
Stickell
Mra
Justicp Tvine
Savanna
End Bie
Jackson Davis
Savina
Ccldren
Walking as Exercise in Times of Limitation
The article urges brisk walking as practical exercise amid transport and bike shortages. It compares walking to skating and biking, notes gradual build up from a mile or two to longer distances, and suggests comfortable clothing and wooden-fence scrambling as needed. It highlights mental and physical benefits, tree and bird watching, and community walking clubs approved by the Illinois Medical Society Educational Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouch
The
Illinois Medical Society
Conserve to Preserve Democracy Says Benny Wise
Odd editorial note urges readers to keep democracy alive by conservation while joking about garment care. Mentions cleaning tips to extend life of clothes and deter solvent experimentation.
Time to Start Chicks in War Food Effort
Donald Nelson of the War Production Board argues decisive action in poultry as in arms, urging farmers to order chicks now to boost fall production. He notes feed and egg prices remain linked, with a favorable feed egg ratio overall, and emphasizes timely action for food and arms goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Births and Deaths Report for Carroll County in March
Carroll County registrars list 19 births and 22 deaths for March. Births include Judith Kay born Feb 12 in Savanna and Merlene Kay born March 5, with 16 births in March. Deaths feature James Sullivan 53 and Mary Koeller 68 among others, with several fatalities in Savanna and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Judith Kay
Willis A. Massen
Savanna
Margaret Eldertha
Ernest E. Spencer
Elkhorn Grove
Merlene Kay
Merle
Mr. Carroll
Carol Jane
William C. Wagner
Thomson
Janet Eleanor
Paul N. Diffenderfer
Rock Creek
Marie
Carl R. Bailey
Carroll
Kathleen Frances
Francis B. Sager
Carol Ida
John BE
Bousman
Glen Edward
Earl Thompson
Freedom
Allen Roger
James
Cettral
Glenn Raymond
Glenn R. Virtue
Daviess County
Delbert Dean
Clarence FE
Huebner
Sabula
Gerald Wayne
Dale W. Wood
John Henry
Harold Beightol
Lima
Steven Grant
David E. Wolf
Lanark
Charles Russell
Charles J. Tripp
Chadwick
Richard Elsworth
James R. Sullivan
Mary S. Koeller
Freedom Township
Caroline Harman
Ada Petrie
Mt. Carroll
Sam Libberton
York Township
Verna V. DB. Fleming
Wysox
Roger Lee Nailor
Earl L. Wilson
Esther F. Anderson
Thomas Ll. Spiering
York
John W. Dailey
Milledgeville
George E. Moore
Lena Mitchell
John Wacker
George H. Schreiner
Marc
Howard Kline
Elijah Wacker
Woodland
George F. Tuttle
Pearl C. Paul
Richard E. Jansen
Edward W. Gabourig
Michael Yansovik
Washington Township
Carthage Graduates Win University Fellowships
The 1942 48 academic year fellowship list includes two Carthage College alumni. Fred W Spangler received a chemistry fellowship and Donald O Eisseller earned a physics fellowship while cadidates prepare for degree completion. Local visits and Sunday gatherings are noted in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage College
University
Rean R. D. Carmichael
Fred W. Spangler
Care College
University of Illinois
Donald O. Eisseller
Carthage
Chadwick Area Residents Gather for Weddings and Honors
The community notes many visits and family celebrations. Valedictorian Margaret Alexander and salutatorian Marie Appel are named for Chadwick Community High School. A 70th birthday dinner honors Charles Hartman with Morrison and surrounding neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watter
Helew
Charles
Morrison
Savanna
F . Fyne
Argre
Pitts
Mal
Georg Kauffman
Ter Keil
Sehrein
Kioepping
T Rjodemeh
Mill Me
Lawrence Lego
Fiave Lero
Haiph Ieide
William Jenssen
Lillian Tine
Clinton
Town
Franci Eekel
Margaret Alexander
Marie Appel
Chadwick Community High School
L. J. Gnagey
Charles Hartman
Carl Hartman
Harry Hartman
Charles Lee
John Appel
Earl Larson
Albert Hartman
Henry Johnson
Bertha Hartman
Chadwick Woman's Club
Oscar Mahn
Harry Carbaugh
Elizabeth Senneff
J. O. Kereh
C. M. Kingery
Carsbaugh
K. W. Senneff
Lothran Church
Alice
Donald Queckbourne
Reynold Bleyer
Lanark
L. B. Spencer
Clifton Spencer
Katie Rahn
Howard Schleuning
George Schleuning
Howard
Bernie Hawkins
Milledgeville
Donald Anderson
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America
Francis J. McConnell
New York City
James M. Gillis
Paulist Fathers
the Catholic World
American Missionary Society of Mary Knoll
Father Gillis
United States
Japan
Hawaii
Philippines
Manchukuo
Korea
Rome
I Tee
Pune
New York
Bnny Wise
Defense
Chadwick Briefs
Don Eisfeller
Potter Bros
Home & Farm
Rancke & Switzerson’s
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