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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
5
A survey by the American Bible Society finds eleven states ban Bible reading in public schools, three prohibit it, and thirty four allow but do not require it. The report recalls colonial roots and the Bible as the original school text. It also notes wartime religious concerns and calls for active church outreach to changing urban neighborhoods.
The Lewis family reunion gathered Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savannah with 42 members attending. Officers elected include President Bill Lewis Lanark, Vice President Mrs. John Neis Mt. Carroll, and Secretary-Treasurer Vernon Shuman. next year's event is set for the second Sunday in August at Pines State Park Polo.
Chadwick Theatre stockholders elected a seven member board to guide construction and bylaws. New directors are K. W. Senneff Don Harris Lloyd Handel Clarence J. Hartman Herbert Stein Hf. L. Spessman and George L. Cambman. About $15,000 was on hand from stock sales with 66 shareholders listed.
Frances Shimer college opens fall with record enrollment drawing students from 21 states and three foreign countries Iceland Chile and Colombia. New international students Katrin Einarsson Nellie Ruiz and Cielo Lemoine come from Reykjavik Santiago and Bogota. The college expands housing as it prepares for an eventful academic year.
A simple home tip suggests using salt and a sheet of paper to scrub greasy iron pots and skillets. The method aims to remove residue without harsh cleaners.
The first polio case in Savanna was reported Monday night. Sylvia Grey, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grey, was taken to Winnebago county hospital in Rockford. This is the second county case this summer. Her father serves in the navy in the south Pacific and the Red Cross is asked to help bring him home.
Carroll county cattle sold at the extreme top on Thursday at the Chicano Stock Yards. A consignment of 99 Hereford steers from Sturtevant and Hoth Laverk feedlots sold straight at the day’s top price of 17.90 per cwt. They averaged 1190 pounds each.
In a private exchange, Jones questions Brown about calling his wife Amazon and quips she is wide at the mouth. The comment leans on personal insult and humor rather than public action or event.
A new film titled State Fair opens for a seven day engagement at Clinton's Capitol Theatre starting Thursday August 20. The 1946 Technicolor production adds six Rodgers and Hammerstein songs and features matinee and night showings at 1 30 and 7 50 p m. A Till Master agricultural implement demonstration will be conducted outside the theatre twice daily.
The 10th Hartman reunion was held Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savanna with 100 attendees. John Tripp was the oldest member and Richard Jee the youngest. three deaths and six births were reported along with two marriages. New officers named include President Vernon Daehler and Vice President Mrs Boyd Handel.
A collection of quotes on truth effort and character from Stael Roy L Smith Socrates and others. It highlights action turning knowledge into impact and integrity guiding reputation and persuasion.
Mr and Mrs Orval Rahn and family attended Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Henry Schleuning.
Volunteers from Chadow community completed the new fire station foundation walls in under three hours using 106 bags of cement and 6 by 48 foot dimensions. About 25 workers helped demolish the old station clear debris dig trenches and pour concrete at minimal cash cost to the village.
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