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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
2
The Village Echo 1875, Thomson Broadax 1879, Thomson Review 1893. Published by H. G. Stagg with Dayton G. Stagg as editor. Entered as second class matter at Thomson post office under the 1879 act. Issued each Thursday.
The list records birthdays for residents across Carroll County with dates from April 24 to April 30. Names include Raymond Hook Washougal Ruth Sword Lanark Wallace Warner Lanark F R Herrick Morrison Arthur Oncken Milledgeville and many others with multiple towns such as Chadwick Thomson Lanark Milledgeville Morrison Shannon Durand and Clinton across Iowa Wisconsin Arkansas New York and Illinois. The column closes with a quip about aging gracefully and wealth.
A long article urges fathers to join the expectant mother in pregnancy, detailing duties from accompanying doctors visits to baby care, feeding, and diapering. It stresses shared parenting, warns against the idea that childrearing is only the mother’s role, and highlights the father’s role in family harmony and support during the prenatal period.
The National Committee on the Prairie Chicken, appointed by President Claude D. Kelley, is finalizing its first report. The panel highlights that intensive land use and over grazing have driven declines, and that deer and crop practices affect habitats. It notes Illinois and other states reduced hunting yet populations fell, and surveys show mixed grassland cover with few quality shelters. The bird, an insect eater, underscores conservation needs.
Lanark Church of the Brethren led by Pastor Lorrell Eikenberry and Sunday school superintendent Sam Brantner announces services. Sunday 10:00 am school discussion Paul Faces Opposition. 11:00 am worship with anthem Something For Thee and sermon Remind Me. Evening 7:30 pm features duet by Wilma Weber and Richard Zack with sermon He Knew No Evil. Membership classes start, baptism May 3, Spring Love Feast May 3, Youth Fellowship party April 25 with scavenger hunt. District Children’s Worker meet April 25 at West Branch Church near Mt. Morris. devotional by Mrs. Lorrell Eikenberry. April 27 Young Adult class at 7:30 pm hosted by John and Neil Atherton. Visitors and relatives noted. Airman Donald Cox and family guests of Savannah relatives. officer training at Selfridge, Mich.
Springfield April 16 Glen J Palmer director of the state Department of Conservation says production of quail and pheasant eggs is at least two weeks ahead of normal on Illinois game farms at Mt Vernon and Yorkville. First pheasant eye setting was April 9 the earliest in the division's history. Pheasant hens are laying at about 1200 eggs daily and hatch should begin around May 3. About 4 000 eggs in first Mt Vernon setting with total hatch season ending in June. Over 100 000 pheasant chicks expected for distribution this year with prior year totals and past growth cited from 1933 to 1938 to show expansion of the program.
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society notes growing prenatal education for fathers as hospitals and clinics offer more classes. Emphasizing good prenatal care for the mother supports fetal development and maternal health and emotional well being.
Springfield April 8 The Illinois Veterans Commission urged Illinois veterans to take action on a program awaiting approval. Officials emphasized benefits, eligibility, and how to apply, urging prompt participation to ensure timely assistance.
Ver Cole and family visit Polo with Mr Cox's parents. City election produced a very heavy vote with new officials sworn in. Honors include Mayors, clerks, treasurers and ward aldermen. Also notes on hospital visit, train accident, and local school music contest results.
A patient describes being restored to active life after crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatism. Hands deformed ankles set and widespread muscular soreness have improved. The writer invites a personal reply to share details of the received relief.
Mrs Emery Lester hosted the Happy Neighbors club Friday with roll call answered by individuals. The group spent the afternoon making surgical dressings. Mrs Frank invited the club to meet at her home in May. Mrs J L Hoak and Mr and Mrs C W Klome of Lanark were present.
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