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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
8
A fragmented column critiques political rhetoric and public culture, urging sober governance and education over loud campaigns. It references named figures like Vand Ottis and discusses church roles, liquor issues, and social reform, contrasting temperance with entertainment excess.
Santa to be in Chadwick Wednesday night as Chadwick high boys seek a fourth victory hosting Gurhar-men of Lanark Friday. Preliminary game features Chadwick and Lanark lightweights at 7 15 with Coach Kenyon promising the strongest foe yet. Team boasts center Smith captain Doty and guards Schreiner Geist, plus Merlyn Soh forward duo Riteneour and Stein warm up for key district tilt.
Chadwick high school girls present the pageant Star 3 to Chadwick folks in the school gym Sunday at 4 30 pm with no admission charge Miss Eva Olson directs the production sponsored by the Chadwick Woman’s Reading Club The Christmas message centers on a modern girl who learns the true meaning of Christmas through a vision of the nativity The pageant features named local participants and a cast list with several actors and angels Bert Parkin is listed among the leads with others named in supporting roles The event forms part of the club’s program and coincides with the group’s second monthly meeting
NBC Morning program notes officers of Chadwick Lodge A F P A Me were reelected at last week’s annual meeting with appointments to be made later Dwight Spearman is nos akillful myster F Lang senior ward dett Den Uarris junior Louis Frank secretary and H Be Setinett treasurer. Fourth Sunday in Advent choir to sing Adoration at services Mrs Robert Santeinet and family among weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Nerby home.
Elizabeth Kingery entertained rural teachers in her home with a literary program and readings. Guests included Laura Mindhler Lucila Braun Margaretie Dinden Clara Davhler Clea Gens and Margaret Hicks. Mrs. Leonard Pink hosted the event with a church gathering and a Christmas program planned for next Sunday at the Brethren church with a full liturgy and choir selections.
Ruth Eberly announces a Fox school Christmas program and social to be held December 20 at 7:30. Pupils and friends are invited, with snacks including popcorn. The program lists songs, readings, and a pantomime featuring students such as Donald, Ralph, Bobby, and Ruth Eberly.
John Sollenberger, who runs a Lanark garage, purchased Shrader barn from John Shrader, Chadwick pioneer. Sollenberger plans to open a garage in the building and move his family to Chadwick soon. Shrader has used the barn as a Chadwick Combination sales pavilion and may hold a retirement sale.
James Scott was laid to rest in Chadwick Cemetery on Tuesday after a local dance held by Beers of the sophomore class at Chadwick School. Attendants included Prof L J Gracey, Miss Evason, Esther Phares, and Mr and Mrs A P Kenison. Harold Stoner and Marion Geson earned high honors at the event. James J. Scott, born March 20 1862, died December Ji 1932 aged 70. he came to America from Pennsylvania and lived in Iowa before settling in Carroll County. He leaves a wife and several children and stepsons.
Ramah Chapter, Order of Eastern Star elected new officers at the Tuesday meeting in the chapter rooms. Matron Florence Waters and other officers were installed and a social hour followed with arrangements planned for January 10th.
Mr and Mrs E R Mest hosted a duck dinner Thursday at their Rome home to mark Mr Mest birthday anniversary. Attendees included Geo Bast and son Hari Marvin Mest Geo Dean of Savannah and other members. The gathering was held at the Missionary S D Church home of Geo HL Shreiner. Nace Yeas is confined to bed at his mother Mrs Bealah Hosk’s home.
Mime Lenma Rahn a Beetle School teacher says pupils will present a Christmas program on Tuesday evening December 20 at 7 30. All are invited to attend and all children will receive a free sack of fine candy from Santa.
Chadwick merchants stage a Christmas event with Santa Claus arriving at 7 15 pm after a prayer by Rev S G Eberly. Competing displays, candy for children under 14, and old fashioned bargains greet shoppers as Main Street lights and decorations transform the town square.
Mrs Fred Queckboerner entertained a group of friends at an oil day quilting party at her home last week. Quilters were served simple dinners and suppers. Guests included Mrs I P Hartman Mrs William Vandel Mrs Bord Handel Mrs Harold Turnbaugh Mrs Charles Queckboerner Mrs Edward Schreiner Mrs Roy Queckboerner and daughter Arlene.
Kingety announces the Friday night program at Star School is postponed due to chicken pox in the Earl Rahn family. A new date will be set later as the family remains out of school over the weekend. Miss Ebeah Cungey hosted a formal party with Prof. The guests included Prof. and Mrs. Harold Eloff Milledgeville and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gunges Milledgeville.
Mr and Mrs J L Deets of Milledgeville marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home. The couple, married December 4 1882 at Coleta Illinois, lived on farms near Coleta and Milledgeville before settling in Milledgeville. Both have long church involvement and community service, with 23 years as school board secretary and 12 years as church superintendent.
A former Cordova teacher, identified as Mrs Wick and Mrs Lydon, plans to move to Cordova with her husband. The fragment references WRG fees and a local school connection, but details are unclear and incomplete.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ghris Rahles this weekend in Porting Plymouth. Both mother and baby are reported doing well. Erma Dambnan of Peaci jee and visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Ghris Rahles attended the event.
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