Letter From Donald Frazier Describes WWII World Tour
Donald Frazier writes from Fort Stanwix detailing his wartime voyage from Aruba to Shanghai, listing many ports including Naples Ancona Venice Bari Taranto Port Said Suez Ras Tanura Colombo Yokohama and Shanghai. He complains of mail delays shortages and humorously contemplates a semi truck home while noting radios and souvenirs including a Japanese rifle. He signs two letters to his sister Mary with affection and updates family on conditions and missing home.
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Fort Stanwix
Panama
France
Aruba
Naples
Italy
Ancona
Venice
Bari
Taranto
Port de Bone
Port Said
Egypt
Suez
Port Sudan
Anglo-Egyptia
Sudan
Bahrein Islands
Ras
Tanura
Saudi Arabia
Columbo
Ceylon
Singapore
Malay States
Okinawa
Yokohama
Japan
Nagoya
Wakayama
Kure
Sasebo
Shanghai
China
States
Navy
Don
Donald Frazier
Mary
Mama
Daddy
Bobby
Sissy
Donnie
Grade News In Our Room Shows Student Activities
This week two new pupils Gerald Coon in third grade and Clifford Coon in fourth join a class of 31. Fourth graders study nouns and verbs while fifth and sixth graders recall a Valentine party and a reading program linked to city library cards. A Friday basketball game saw Carroll beat us 46 to 9 with Merle Bielema scoring six points.
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Gerald Coon
Clifford Coon
Philip Brach
Ruth Bielema
Merle Bielema
Russell Sikkema
Dick Volk
Carroll
Clinton
Savanna
Darrell Gaar
Efficient Poultry Production Amid Skewed Egg Surplus Warnings
A speaker at a Arkansas poultry meeting argues for efficient production over reduced output amid rumors of an egg surplus. He notes government actions to cull flocks and curb production, contrasting with a global food shortage and stressing better feed use and breed selection to maximize eggs and poultry yield. He also remarks on charitable imagery at a grocery sign and ends with a light church joke.
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Arkansas
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Golden Text and Scriptural Passages in Christian Science Lesson
The excerpt lists sacred lines from Isaiah, Psalms, and the Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It discusses God as light and Life, soul as Spirit, and the need to replace mortal sense with divine understanding. It cites pages 482 and 335.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Chadwick Cagers Fall To Orangeville 49 37 In Final Game
Chadwick high cagers lose final game of season to Orangeville 49 to 37 after a strong start. Chadwick led 21 18 at the third quarter but couldn’t sustain pace. Noble led Orangeville with 20 points while Coble paced Chadwick with 15 and Remmers added 10.
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Chadwick Cagers
Orangeville
Chadwick High Cagers
Chadwick Boys
Chadwick
Noble
Coble
Remmers
Chadwick Fe
J. Brown
Wagner
E. Brown
Shuman
Untersee
Scheiber c
Valentine themed high school meeting and shop progress
The Romanettes held a February meeting with a Valentine theme recounting ancient lovers and distributing heart name tokens. Seniors received flattering photo proofs on February 14 while Ag I students expanded to Ag II, wiring the new shop, building benches and cabinets, and starting projects like hog houses and gas engine repairs. The English I class reads The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott.
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Cupid
Sir Walter Scott
Father and Son Banquet Set at Hope Church Chadwick
A father and son banquet for all men and boys of the community is planned for Thursday February 28 at Hope Evangelical church Chadwick. Rev T R Moritz reports Queen Esther Circle will serve the meal and 70 cent tickets must be secured by February 26. Rev Grant V Graver of Trinity Evangelical church Freeport will be guest speaker with a male quartet providing music.
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Hope Evangelical Church
Chadwick
T. R. Moritz
Queen Esther Circle
Grant V. Graver
Trinity Evangelical Church
Freeport
Hope Church
PTA Program Enjoyed At Pleasant Hill Meeting
The Pleasant Hill PTA met last Friday in the school house. The program featured group singing and musical numbers by Gilbert Donald and Gerald Moothart, a song titled Highways are Happy Ways, and a movie shown by Reynold Bleyer of Lanark. Refreshments were served by an appointed committee.
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PTA
Pleasant Hill P. T. A
Gilbert
Donald
Gerald Moothart
Reynold Bleyer
Lanark
Two Minor Fire Calls Answered In Past Week
Chadwick firemen were called to the J. D. Martin home at about 7 30 Monday morning after sparks from the chimney ignited dry shingles on the roof. Mr. Martin extinguished the blaze with a pail of water before the truck arrived. A second run last Thursday involved a car driven by Wayne Martin catching fire. neighbors put it out before the truck’s arrival. L B Spencer learned his sister Mrs Forrest Doherty of Elgin suffered two fractures of the pelvis when she was caught between their car and the garage wall.
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Chadwick
J. D. Martin
Fred Olson
L. B. Spencer
Forrest Doherty
Elgin
Chadwick Theatre stockholders meet for by laws and plans
About 25 stockholders of the Chadwick Theatre Corporation met at the Chadwick school to adopt by laws and receive stock certificates. Directors discussed heating and air conditioning cost estimates and the start of construction depending on funds on hand. Clyde Groharing agreed to handle walls and erection work while bids from several contractors were not forthcoming due to price uncertainties.
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Chadwick Theatre Corporation
Chadwick School
Board of
Clyde Groharing
Morrison Builder
Veterans urged to record discharges to speed benefits
Veterans released from service should record hon oral discharge certificates at county seats. County recorders are swamped, so veterans applying for G. L. Bill training or other benefits should make photostatic copies beforehand. Service Officer Lafe A. Sanders at 101% W. Market St Mt Carroll IL will certify copies as required by the Vets Adm.
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Lafe A. Sanders
W. Market St
Mt. Carroll
Diner Questions Crabs as Waiter Welcomes All
A diner asks about crabs while a waiter replies that they serve anyone and invites the customer to sit, signaling inclusive service and immediate seating.
Sheriff's Sale by Virtue of Execution in Carroll County
A public auction will sell the real estate of Ada Lewis in Thomson village Carroll County Illinois. The property includes North half of Lot 2 and Lot 1 Block 5 Lot 6 Block 6 Lot 9 Block 6 and Lot 10 Block 6 original plat Village of Thomson. Sale on March 2 1946 at 2 00 PM at the front door of the store building on Lot 10 Block 6 Village of Thomson. Sheriff Eber D. Shepherd Mt Carroll Illinois signs dated February 1 1946.
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Circuit Court
Carroll County
Illinois
Ada Lewis
George H. Cottral
Thomson
Ilinois
Mt. Carroll
Eber D. Shepherd
Salt in Boiling Water Helps Eggs Shells Stay Intact
A teaspoon of salt added to the water used for boiling eggs aids in preventing shell cracking. The salt strengthens the water, reducing shell breakage during cooking and handling.
Cinder Block Treated With Weatherproofing Compound
A method to waterproof a building involves applying a weatherproofing compound to cinder blocks. The coating aims to seal the masonry to prevent water penetration and moisture damage.
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Mrs. Hayes Frazier
Morrison
EADS
Morrison, Ill
Howard Platt
Mashinarwata
John Deere
Arvid Hamilton
Garrett Sterenberg
Dearinger and Renkes
Lewis Motor Company
Sam
Christian Science Churches
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Chadwick News
Phillips
Acetylene
Arc
Russell
W. Green
Chadwick Theatre
Legals
Sheriff's Sale
Women & Girls
Swift & Co
Clinton, Iowa
A. M. Olson
East Main St
J. H. Moret
East Lincolnway
Octopus
Northwestern Illinois Gas
Rayon
EKCO
Gage
the Fashion Shop
Mrs
Ella Coates
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