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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
6
Russell Lego of Savanna received an Australian boomerang from her husband Pfe while stationed in Australia. The 18 inch curved weapon, carved by Aborigines, has sharp edges and is made of hard wood. She also has several Australian and English coins.
Henry Johnson and the Rev. Paul Church of Shannon narrowly escaped harm when their car skidded into the Milwaukee railroad Hiawatha two miles south of Shannon. Johnson jumped free while Church remained in the car as it struck the first coach, whirled, then hit the third coach. the car was badly damaged but Church was unhurt.
A wartime recruitment piece urges investing in War Bonds to fund materials for the battlefront and encourages joining payroll savings at work, recommending ten percent or more of earnings. The Treasury promises a four to three return and urges readers to “Top that Ten Percent.” A comical travel anecdote about alligators replaces snakes in Florida. A Scots border tale contrasts carriage fees and a traveling passenger. A closing line notes that misallocated energy wastes resources.
Mrs Willard Welch and Miss Margaret Bower entertained at Argo, while Genevieve Carpenter joined Savanna ordnance depot staff. Local visits spanned families and friends. a shower honored Margaret Bower for John Gaar with games, gifts, and a light luncheon.
Henry Adolph, age about 86, born in northern Germany, settled in Fair Haven Carroll County after emigrating in 1884. He and his wife built a farm and raised a family guided by faith, hard work, and gratitude for life in America. Also noted are AAA production goals for Carroll County and farm transportation updates with officials Herman Daehler and James J. Turek, plus a local dinner gathering at the Bowles home.
The column records numerous Sunday and Friday dinners with guests visiting in Milledgeville area homes. Names include Carl Hendrick of Milbanks and Harry Hendrick of Sutherland, with guests from Chadwick, Dixon, Polo, Morrison, Freeport, Mt. Morris, Rockford, Gratiot, and Fort Sill among others.
Washington office cautions reporters not to reveal unit names or locations of service members. Even small specifics like troop units, ships, or regiments can let enemies gauge American strength. keep personal experiences broad and avoid sharing addresses or shop names.
Kearns Utah January 4 1943 reader writes of Christmas rush quiet New Year duties band of 28 sending 226 packages in December. describes furloughs fog snow storms mud sun mild, New Year’s eve quiet, band broadcasts weekly from KLO station, hopes for national hookup. mentions Rusty becoming a doctor, learns Chuck Bower married. plans to visit Mormon temple next Sunday and wishes friends a happy new year.
Kaye Blackert daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Blackert returned to her home Sunday after a visit with her Morrison grandparents Mr and Mrs L W Kennedy. Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and family attended an ice cream supper for newlyweds Harold Real and wife at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Real Milledgeville.
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