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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
5
State geological survey reports four new oil pools and two extensions in Illinois fields during October while 276 wells were completed from Sept 30 to Nov 3, averaging 55 per week. Illinois produced about 5.158 million barrels in October, daily average 166000, with September at 165000 and 4.956 million barrels for the month.
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society explains club feet are congenital and not the fault of parents. Early correction, often starting in infancy, may involve casting or surgery, with many cases achieving a normal active life and only rare recurrences requiring remanipulation.
Build a boxlike laundry hamper on casters to slide under a clothes chute and wheel to a sorting table. Use 1 by 2 inch lumber for the frame and 3/16 inch Masonite panels for a vented smooth interior, optionally adding a portable sorting table top for tubs or other tasks.
A 22 hour Red Cross First Aid course for Chadwick residents runs Oct 15 to Dec 10 in the village hall with weekly 2 1 2 hour sessions. The class includes 22 participants from Chadwick and nearby towns, featuring burns, wounds, artificial respiration, shock care, and safety demonstrations with guest instructors and a final certification.
Mr and Mrs Howard Metz of Lanark celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Thanksgiving week dinner at Maple Terrace Mt Carroll. Guests included Mr and Mrs Evan Rahn and their sons Elmer and Allen Rahn. Harvey Downing was absent due to service. Elmer Rahn read a poem written for the Metz parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Larem entertained Saturday evening for Char les Dial Sr. on his 90th birthday with refreshments and a decorated cake by Mrs. Clayton Kaul. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dial Jr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Spearman and son Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kaul and sons Eldon and Kenneth, plus Mrs. C. M. Honberger and Mrs. W. H. Taylor.
The Woman's Club will meet Thursday December 10 at the home of Mrs Eldon Schriver. Guest speaker Mrs Peggy Dail Koster of Sterling returns from an exchange program in Israel. Music is arranged. Hostesses are Mrs Schriver Mrs Lee Henderson Mrs Harvelock and Mrs Lloyd Henderson.
Mrs. Rees Humbert and Mrs. Edna Woy were the guests of honor at a Saturday birthday party at the Pines. Humbert celebrates Nov 30 with Woy’s December date also noted. A one o clock dinner and many gifts followed a blooming chrysanthemum presentation.
Bowling results show high games by B Prowant 210 and C Lotz 236 while Prowant 600 series and Emmert 595 lead. Several bowlers listed with scores range from 475 to 560. Note reports missing from Monday Night and Women’s leagues for two weeks. Thanksgiving visits span Clinton Iowa and Amboy with multiple families hosted by Leatherby Brink and Kahler family. Pvt Arlen Kahler returns from Fort Riley for a 10 day furlough.
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