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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
3
A fragmented devotional passage recalls the Lords Prayer style, urging daily duties and service. It likens Martha and Mary to tasks at home, asking for God’s peace to end worry and grumbling while tending kitchen duties and caring for others.
A classroom digest describes nearly spring but ongoing physics experiments and economics discussions on production problems. Notes on literature, history, and science highlight a diligent, intelligent student who walks to school in a dark blue overcoat, never tardy, often lost in algebra, and pictured in a center-parted brown hair, blue shirt ensemble.
The girls glee club hosted a Valentine party at Mies Maude Rahn's home with Delta Is enhart Lucille Hartman Florence Javey Marietta Hoffman Isabelle Adiler Gillian Hartman Velda Harter among committee members. After songs poems and a baby photo contest winners were Naomi Eisfelier and Harriet Isenhart with Julia Appel honored. guests included Mex Ginger Mrs Keaton and Miss Lots. Refreshments of tea cake cookies and candy were served and a valentine telegraph activity added to the merriment. The annual Preliminary Literary contest set for February 27 will feature Isabele Miller Naomi Eisfelter and other presenters with Chadbrick hosting and Venec Clay representing in the oration division.
Chadwick Womans Reading club members accepted an invitation from Sterling to attend the Friday meeting after noon. The local quartet comprising Mrs. H. E. Zugachwerdt Mrs. Inez Honberger Mrs. O. H. Rahn and Miss Kathryn Rahn will take part in the program. Principal speaker will be Mrs. Seymore of the American Home department state chairman.
The Rev S G Eberly of Evangelical Church invites all to Sunday services on February 25. Morning worship at 10:30 with the message Blessing Received Through Unwavering Faith. Sunday school at 9:30 led by Elmer Wobtr. prayer meeting 6:30. evening service at 7:30. Lent observances and missionary circle meet during the week.
Charles Bender, 73, was laid to rest Sunday at Freeport after funeral services at the Chadwick area funeral home. A lifelong Chadwick business figure, he moved to Red Oak in 1932 with his wife and daughter.Born in 1861 in Exchelbsch Germany, he immigrated to America in 1856 and built a history as a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his widow and daughter, with many friends and relatives mourning his passing.
Marcus Fossett sold 85 hogs at 4.75 per head, averaging 203 pounds, and praised the favorable price. The notice also mentions Mrs. W. E. Bailey and Doris Ida returning from the Se 'wanna hospital and visits from Waller Bailey and family of Rockford to Fair Haven relatives.
Harold Holmes, a Carthage student, was named manager of the varsity track team amid other notes from local figures. Edward Heinze, patient at Sterling Hospital, is recovering after an appendectomy. Mrs. Lemna Hepbeck of Mt. Carnejl shows improvement. Several local residents, including Mr and Mrs Cal Greenawal, attended visits in Lanark and Clinton. a hospitalization in Proeport shows Mr. Seidenberg recovering from surgery though pneumonia developed. Local residents from Scranton, Shannor, and York filed a joint pledge committee.
Birthday anniversaries of Crystal Stein and Evan Strauch were observed with a cordial party at the Stein home Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed dancing and refreshments. high scores went to Frances Schreiner and Hugh Senneff, low scores to Bethel Schreiner and James Morgen.
The five room residence and the two sons belonging to Eliza Beth Diehl will be sold at public auction Friday Feb 23 at 2 o clock in front of the home. The house sits on the corner across from the Deers feed mill along Route 40. EB Mest is the auctioneer. Also noted are funeral services for Marianna Tripp at Mt Carroll attended by Mr and Mrs George Campbell Sr Mr and Mrs H H Zugschwerdt and Mrs Harvey Zugschwerdt.
Chadwick five battles to a 26 to 24 loss against Mt Carroll Friday night at home. John Doty, a Dixon alumnus, lost a decision to Rockford’s Charles Nemnski in a separate five round bout. Rockford writers lauded Nemnski’s late rhythm as decisive, while Chadwick’s early pressure kept fans hopeful before Mt Carroll pulled away in the second half.
Mr and Mrs J J Prowant observed their 49th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday February with a pot luck dinner at noon. Attendees included family and friends, joining in best wishes for wealth and happiness next year as they mark the milestone.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Ed Bast organized a surprise party at their Bax home on Friday evening before their move. Planned by Mrs Herman Raddis and Mrs Charis Guinther, guests enjoyed cards, visiting, and music by Daehier and West. Refreshments were served late.
Mrs. Stacey Kradle visited the first grade last week as students exchanged many valentines. Perfect spelling scores were earned by Billy Gungy Rand Mathias Warner Martens Delbem Kahler Robert Hartman Kenneth Wehmeyer Betty St. Clair Elizabeth Shibley and Evan Harris. Sixth grade studies decimals while fifth writes life and poetry of Henry Ward Longfellow. Venita Deens moving away. Phyllis Harris is chosen librarian. Jimmy Waters takes Richard St. Clair's place on the school boy patrol.
Funeral services were held for two year old Marianna Tripp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade Tripp, at 1:30 Saturday. Interment followed at Savanna cemetery. Rev BR Symwalt of Savanna led the service. Pallbearers were Lois Nauman Ruth Neis Aileen Brank and Jean Johnson.
Local Friday basketball double features Chadwick and Lyndon. The Lyndon varsity, boasting a husky lineup, beat Chadwick in two overtimes two months ago on an unfamiliar floor. Chadwick aims to exact revenge on their home court while contending with a strong, improvised Lyndon squad and a lighter junior lineup in the preliminary.
Lloyd Handel escaped serious injury Friday when his milk truck slid on ice and snow and overturned on an embankment southwest of the Cobb school house. About a ton of milk cans were destroyed. Mrs and Mrs Erve Ritenour visited in Mt Carroll at the Albert Petty home Sunday evening.
The birthday anniversaries of Mrs Anthony Dambman and Mrs William Fosberg were observed at a party at the Dambman home Friday evening. Progressive rock was played at four tables. Guests sat at decorated tables with Valentines. The pink and white scheme appeared in decorations and guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Pick, Mr and Mrs Cartes Helm, Mr and Mrs Roy Harman, Mr and Mrs Chester Alexander, Mr and Mrs George Dambman, Mrs Ursa Hariman, Miss Ida Lehr and members of the Fosberg and Dambman families.
Mrs. Ursa Hartman entertained a number of friends at a quilting gathering in her home on Thursday. Refreshments were served through the afternoon and evening with guests including Mesdames John Smith Milledgeville, cart am, George Campman, Anthony Inbman, George Senviting, Wal er Kanter, Laurencestein, Mina Johrman, William Fosverg and Muss ida Lek.
Mothers of Chadwick school band lead a fundraising drive for uniforms. They kicked off Tuesday with a candy sale that raised sight dollars for the uniform fund.
Special Lenten week self denial services opened yesterday under the Lutheran Ladies Aid at the church. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs William Fink who was elected as a member at the recent bazaar. Eleanor Dert er of Mt Caprot and Beck Onion attended with Mr and Mrs Hevten Temman. The Marty of the bs 8 in the Labret te, Mic Dan Cursy and others were present at the CWA office at ML Car. day afternoon. Mr and Mrs Westey Owens attended.
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