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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith returned home Friday night after visiting point of interest in Wisconsin. They stayed in Elkhorn with Mr and Mrs Willard Welch and were joined by them on the trip.
Naval veterans in Rock Island area may receive the American Defense and World War II Victory Medals by presenting their discharge certificate at the Navy recruiting Substation Room 348 P O Building. About 8000 eligible. cooperation from veterans groups noted. Ex army marine corps and coast guard must apply through their services. No extra charge for mailing the Review to vacation address.
Chief Bryson announces new instructions allowing ex Navy petty officers discharged since August 15 1945 to reenlist in about 25 rating groups including Yeomen Storekeepers Musicians Radiomen and aviation ratings. Reenlistment enables recovery of wartime ratings and access to higher pay scales with prior service counting toward retirement. Information available at Rock Island Recruiting Station Post Office Building.
In this brief dialogue, Jim asks Jane about petting prompting Jane to admit she has never done it and would object when pressed. The exchange centers on boundaries and consent in a concise interpersonal moment.
In Carroll county a campaign to elect a 4-H queen for the annual Round up on Aug 22 begins with nominations from each 4-H club. Carol Miller leads the Stitching Sand turfs club as its candidate, with penny votes collected in Thomson store containers to fund the 4-H Memorial Camp honoring World War II 4-H youths.
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith spent Saturday in Lockport with Mr and Mrs Conrad Lillie and the rest of the week in Chicago visiting the zoo and Mr and Mrs Doug Paisly
Priebe outlines how Middle West box packed spring chickens lose to East f reeze and fresh chicks, pushing shipments to West Coast and Arkansas. West Coast plans to self supply with New England eggs while eviscerating plants seek top quality birds, risking Midwestern producers.
The Illinois American Legion plans a record state convention in Chicago August 15 to 18 with headquarters at the Morrison Hotel. The program adds decorated floats for a carnival style parade, a Chinatown tour and various city attractions, plus a Forty and Eight torchlight parade revival and a convention dance at the Chicago Arena. A new entertainment coupon book offers 18 tickets to city venues and hotel discounts for a $2 price with convention badge.
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