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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
6
A fragment notes Mrs. Badtke was bashful about telling readers about birthday greetings and best wishes, with the brief line promising many happy birthdays. The wording reflects a social note or household column tone.
A Dougvie Pathfinder Butter Boy proof indicates his first six daughters average 8225 pounds milk and 109 pounds fat on a 305 day lactation. Dam average 13591 pounds milk and 479 fat. One daughter Lucy Pathfinder Heilo was junior champion at the 1944 Black and White Show. 4-H project of Glen Holmes.
In 1946 Lacey won the 4H Milk Derby at the Illinois State Fair and was later sold to an old Holstein breeder in Ohio. She is among Northern Illinois sires offered to Carroll county farmers via artificial breeding. Call Lanark 306 before 10 a m to obtain service. Mrs J L Hartwick assists at Meeks bakery and cafe. Modern Marys class of the First Brthren church plans a Christmas party this Wednesday.
Cohb Munson's Trojans defeated a highly ranked Shannon quintet on their floor to claim the county championship. They led 12-6 after one, 26-19 at halftime, and 41-29 by the third, finishing 52-89. Top scorers included Heusinkveld 12, Root 11, Young 11, Bull 10, Elliott 8. This marked the Trojans second conference win with no defeats.
About 35 Sunday school members attended a Tuesday potluck at the Baptist church. The social committee included Mr. and Mrs. Tush Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer. Decorations featured Christmas trees lights and streamers with a program of carols prayers jokes and musical items led by local residents.
On Sunday evening Mrs. Eugene Murray and Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld led a county wide party for the You Married classes of the Methodist church at Milledgeville. Attendees enjoyed a gift exchange program and a potluck supper.
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