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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
8
The aviation cadet entry age is now 20 to 26 and a half years, replacing 18 as the minimum. The Air Forces Technical Training program remains open to high school graduates aged 17 to 35. Recruiter M. Set D. P. Thompson of Savannah announced the changes and noted eligibility is limited to men within the 20 to 26.5 range.
The article notes a shift from many for profit medical schools to 77 approved institutions and a growing emphasis on specialization. It describes the creation of specialty boards beginning with ophthalmology in 1917 and the certification process for fields like pediatrics psychiatry neurology and more. It also explains the role of the general practitioner as the family doctor who does not focus on a single field.
Thomson News reports Sister Mary Bertine and a companion, nurses at Mt. Carmel home for nuns in Dubuque Iowa, visiting the former's mother at Mercy hospital in Clinton. Also noted are Floyd Tobey relatives with aunts and uncles James Sutter and Andy Wright visiting at Le Claire Iowa.
The text argues that general practitioners serve rural areas and should refer unusual cases to specialists. It notes rural conditions differ from urban ones and urges trust in doctors. It stresses that whether specialist or generalist, doctors meet evolving medical demands.
Instruction on watermelon rind pickles using vinegar sugar cloves and cinnamon with steps to boil rinse drain and reboil the rind mixture. Also a note offering help with pocketbook troubles and a proverb about a hen’s timing and fish in the sea.
Mrs Thomas Hand and daughter Rosalie visited Mrs Catherine Hand of Long Grove Iowa who has been a patient at Mercy hospital for the past month her condition remains grave Water and muskmelons appear on roadside stands but in limited supply due to dry weather Mr and Mrs John Hoy and family of Fulton were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Coden Mr and Mrs Alfred Williams of Moline and Mrs Annie Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Johnson the dinner honored Mrs Annie Williams birthday
The unification of the Armed Forces into the United States Army and Air Force does not alter where to enlist. A recruiting station remains the place to join either Ground or Air Force, with only the door name changing. The message from Savanna’s recruiting office stresses continued cooperation across branches. An egoist is not a man who thinks too much of himself, but one who thinks too little of others.
A Lesson-Sermon cited passages from the Bible and from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as part of its religious readings. The reference indicates use of scriptural and Christian Science text in the service.
Mrs. Newman Giles of Peoria returned home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marl Bennett. Miss Irma Pauley of Mt. Carroll and Ford Grimm family vacationed in Wagle River Wisconsin and stayed with Nina C. Grimm manager of Nina El Rancho Coloma. Mrs. Putnam of Camanche and Lloyd Johnson group joined Tony Holmquist in Coal Valley for a prior arm injury check.
A collection of aphorisms on wealth and contentment from diverse authors. The quotes advise limiting wants, faithful living, service, and reliance on divine provision, exploring character over possessions and the tested strength of mind in emergencies.
Mr and Mrs Fred Coden were Tuesday evening and overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Grim at Chadwick. The visit reflected a cordial social gathering in a small town setting with local hospitality and friendly exchange.
Chadwick American Legion post members laid the cornerstone for the veterans building now under construction. The cement block, one story, 32 by 70 feet will include a main meeting hall, a kitchen and rest rooms with dirt fill around the foundation already in place. The cornerstone bears the date 1947.
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