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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
4
A Pakotra resident, W. Scribner of Geddes, relays an outbreak of grasshoppers across the region. He reports rapid spread, crops ruined, and fields left barren south of Morrison. Residents use measures to block infestation. sun and rail traffic fret farmers. Nearby reports note grape leaves exceptionally large and a Lawrence Park picnic.
The Valley League matchup sees Wiha Nine host Chadwick Sunday at 2 30. Iowa defeated Chadwick 7 5 in Charlotte July 5 with half the regulars absent. Shuts will catch Miller, Doty at first, Voeckel third, Eisfeller short, Shultz second, Geigen backing up second if needed, Gerex and Doty in the outfield with a third fielder to be decided. Ritenour shows strong defense but limited hitting as he works to end his slump ahead of Sunday.
Mr and Mrs BR Murawske and daughters Arlene and Shirley of Chicago visited their mother Mrs Lydis Murawske over the weekend. They and Mr and Mrs A Norman Deutsche joined a fine chicken dinner Sunday afternoon. The party then toured Bavanas and Hanover admiring the Palisades.
Chadwick's commercial club ball team defeated Mt Carroll by 18 to 11 at Mt Carroll Friday. The game stretched into dusk with ample arguing from the start until play ended after the sixth inning due to darkness.
Mrs Charles Way hosted a delightful bridge luncheon at the Way home for Mrs Welsh Gayton of Kansas City. Four tables of bridge were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Slayton and Mrs Carroll. Out of town guests included Mrs Mary Turnbaugh and Mrs Blaine Peck, with many local guests listed.
Chadwick piano students under Mrs. Boyle performed a two part program at the First Brethren church in Lanark on Friday evening. Notables present included W Schremer, Robert Lego, Elmer Rahn, Don Harris, Kathryn Rahn, Anna Weber, Ida Lehr, and others from Chadwick and Chicago. The program featured class demonstrations, piano ensembles, and a range of pieces from Diddle Dumpling to Barcarolle, with performers such as Jeanette Carter Betty Tomman James Waters Geraldine Wolf and many others.
A contributor story recaps a quiet birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs George Gersons home. The event honored the birthdays of the Geison couple and their son Fred W Geison and grandchildren Homer and Lavina Geison, with two vacant chairs for deceased relatives. Attendees included Walter and Clarence Geison plus other relatives and neighbors. the group enjoyed a luncheon of ice cream wafers cake and bananas. The note praises the Geisons lifelong honesty and integrity and wishes them many more happy birthdays.
Members of the Happy Go Lucky 4-H club in Chadwick vote to hold an ice cream social August 19 at Miss Evelyn Schreiner's home. Achievement Day is set for August 25 at Miss Frances Schreiner’s home with a picnic dinner and mothers invited.
Eleven errors fueled Clinton’s 14 to 5 victory over Chadwick at Root Park as Jessen pitched strongly for Clinton. Chadwick’s fielding collapses, plus a late Clinton rally, sealed the win with eight runs by the third inning and six more in the eighth.
Chadwick residents Riley Temple Marvin Mest Robert Smith and Harold Bast drove into Chicago Sunday to see a ball game and enjoy a few shows. Mrs George Lang Jr is confined to home with neuritis. Margaret Hicks returned from Clinton Town after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Hoag. Elizabeth Kingery spent days at the Meyer home in Clinton last week. H B Senneff William Quest Kenneth Senseff and Arthur Way visited in Rock Island that week. Richard Hamilton Henry Johnson and family toured Dickeyville Wisconsin to see the famous grotto.
Chadwick residents plan to attend a multi day Evangelical camp meeting in Oakdale Park from Aug 13 to Aug 23 led by Rev. F W Deutsche and Rev Dor sch. The program includes Young People's rally on Aug 22, Old People's Day Aug 21 and a Holy Communion service. Various committees and leaders from local churches organize music, missions, decorations, recreation and transportation with a full schedule from Aug 13 to 23.
A joint meeting of rural mail carriers from Carroll and White counties was held this afternoon and evening at Point Rock Park in Mt. Carroll. Organizers planned countywide programs and improvements for the rural routes. Families noted include Mrs. Emma Senneff and Mr and Mrs L Strauch with sons Richard Glen and Teddy.
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