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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
6
A Rochester couple writes from the Mon Hotel sharing Rochester features and institutions. The letter notes Mayo buildings Mayo Clinic and the town’s footprint with 14 schools 22 churches 200 boarding houses 8 hospitals 3200 hospital beds 352 stores and 22 clubs. The Mayo Clinic stands out as a defining element.
Thomson reports Mrs S D Gunn of DeKalb visiting sister Mrs K B Carpenter. Mr and Mrs Russell Sweitzer visiting with parents Mr and Mrs Percy Clark at Sabula Iowa. Mr and Mrs William Heinze hosted Sunday guests Mrs Hazel Heinze and Mrs Lyle Greeley. Miss Harriett Kauffman of Savannah cares for her sister Mrs Richard Williams and infant son.
Mr and Mrs Albert Adolph hosted a Sunday gathering at their home honoring their son Richards birthday. Guests included Effie Weber William Meyer and Di anna Beth Harter Jr George East spent the weekend in Cordova and Mr and Mrs Henry Daehler and Laura called on L F Rauser on Sunday afternoon.
A hatcheryman urges early chick starts in January and February to meet defense needs. Despite poultry price disappointments, he argues farmers should invest in sturdy chicks and pullets to boost eggs and meat for Uncle Sam, noting higher costs but essential payoff. He emphasizes patriotism and timely action.
Morrison residents hosted and visited family members during a busy Sunday. The Meyer family enjoyed afternoon at the Frank Meyer home while Keil and Ruth visited Lizzie Heinze and Edna. Arthur Doty and Sterling guests spurred evening calls, and Rena Lott spent the weekend there. Ruth Kahler Merkle Ritenour and family hosted visitors, with Jacobs and Schreiner households sharing dinners and calls across Morrison Lanark and Mill edgeville.
School notes report two fifth graders leaving for other schools Robert Heusinkveld to Florida and Mary Herrick to Georgia while seventh and eighth graders await plays. An air raid drill occurred. Saturday classes continue. basketball results mention Chadwick and upcoming Morrison game. Civics class essays imagine life in 2000 A D with modern farms and gadgets. Lucille Larson's piece describes a futuristic scene with flying transport and automated dairy farming.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messner of Dixon came Thursday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lego. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Messner of Dixon were guests Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messner returned home with them. Mrs. Fred Hartman spent Friday in the Harold Hartman home at Mt. Carroll. Weekend guests in the Frank Kness home were Mr. and Mrs. Vern on Kness and daughter Joan of Rock Island.
Names listed include Margaret Bower Namara Arthur Robison Argo Home Economic Club Leslie Durward Hang Hansen Leroy Foltz Ralph McNamara William Moore Ned Turner Willard Welch Fred Smith Baptist Aid Flack s Mrs Carl Jensen Joe Martin Bruce Groharing Bonnie Curley Grawe Henry Johnson Gilbert Robertson Hobart Holland Harlan Flickinger Walter Green Edna Volbert Viola Roggendorf Web Ross Glen Buckwalter R C Smith W B Smith Wm O Leary Markie Beck Otto Switzer Lee Poorman Mrs Robert Coon Henry St Ores Curtis St Ores Mrs Wm Johnson Mrs Harry Jurgens Frances La Shelle Walter Falls Mel Ditton Earl Rupple Eva Schroth Mrs Fred Miller.
Children are born with the capacity for speech but need normal hearing, brain, and nervous system plus motivation. Physical defects like harelip or cleft palate impede imitation, while frequent ear infections affect development. Tongue clipping and tonsil removal are discussed, along with emotional factors. Parents should seek medical counsel and speech reeducation as needed. The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee approves these statements.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Stein hosted Rev and Mrs Eberly of Polo for Tuesday dinner. Earl Weber Anna Weber attended Clint Rahn funeral in Lanark. Rev L M Phillips and Thomas Schultz couples visited Freeport. Earl Nels family spent weekend in Freeport. Fred Olson Kent visited Clinton Indiana friend Pete Matzen. Harry Peterson guests included Jake Hurd and Hanssen of Rock Falls. Floyd Hartman and son visited Harvey Queckboerner. Arnold Roberts and sons called on Clarence Roberts of Savanna. Frank Mest moved to Hanover apartment. Chadwick Luther League will host Milledgeville Luther League at the Lutheran church Sunday. Frank Mest business trip to Hanover. Wm Imel weekend in Chicago. William Waterstreet Morrison family visited Henry Janssen.
Mrs Lena Sturmer left Wednesday for Chicago to spend a month with her daughter Miss Augusta Sturmer. Leon Daehler of the University of Illinois is expected home later this week for semester vacation. Mrs Merle Rahn and Mrs Elmer Weber treated the 1st and 2nd grades to cake and ice cream Monday afternoon for their daughters birthdays. Mr and Mrs Joseph Weber traveled to Milledgeville Friday evening for a Whiteside and Carroll County Granges meeting.
More than 1 500 different makes of electric steam and internal combustion passenger cars have been built and marketed in the United States reflecting a diverse early automotive industry.
The article notes that dining car kitchens on United States railroads vary from 13 to 17 feet in length and from six to seven feet in width, detailing typical dimensions for passenger car use.
Small spinet piano priced to sell at 128 dollars and a baby grand listed at 165 dollars. Cash or terms offered by Critechett Piano Co located at 317 West Third Davenport Iowa. Sale closing in Thomson area.
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