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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
In a hot week the Sparks-Fitors Anvil notes the sudden death of William Frahm, a genial Mt. Carroll cafe operator. He was known for a cheerful word and will be missed by many friends and patrons. The paper extends condolences to Frahm’s family.
Fair Haven township reports relief costs for June totaling 378.79 and notes additional expenditures by emergency tendants and hospital bills to be settled at the next board meeting. The gathering featured new officers, births, a death, a marriage, and a June reunion plan with hosts from Chadwick and Milledgeville.
Malinef cheese at the local cooperative plant was discontinued due to heat and low milk butterfat forcing a switch to casein production. Cream from milk is sold separately as the plant adapts, with cheese making to resume when weather allows. Oscar Daehler announces Chadwick Commercial Club meetings at 7:30 PM for Cheese Day planning.
Mrs Win and Mrs Imel with Evelyn visited Mrs Addie Imel Sunday. Billy Sites stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Grim for several days. Mr and Mrs Jack Doden and Mr and Mrs Elwood Gipe with son Bob visited Mr and Mrs Joe Grim. Duncan Mackay Wm Long Chadwick and Joe Miles returned from Mackay ranch in Montana. Donald Mackay to return this week. Mr and Mrs Wm Fesberg with Dorothy and Merixn spent a Thursday with Redford relatives. Virginia Mre accompanied them home and will stay with the Fosberg family. Mrs Gail Hoak and granddaughter Josee Naniga and Claire Queckbeerner returned to Downers Grove after visiting the Queckbeerner home and relatives.
Business leaders in Chadwick consider crowning a Cheese Day queen to boost the annual celebration. A ticket voting system would reward buyers with ballots, and merchants would issue votes for purchases. The idea, urged by local businessmen, awaits tonight’s Chadwick Commercial club meeting at the village park for discussion and possible approval.
Reber Lera spent most of the week in St Paul Minn cattle buying. Mr and Mrs Leste Kamin and son visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Wiliam Imel and Evelsa spent Sunday with Mrs Addie Imel. Billy Zugschwerdt injured his left foot last week while handling a post hole digger. Mr and Mrs Chas FL Hartman and Lavonne were Sunday guests in Mt Carroll with Lydia and Mary Hartman Frances the former's daughter returned with her Fanna after weekend. Mr and Mrs Chas Heim and Jam diz toured Galena Sunday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Buening.
Local church notices list weekly services at Hope Evangelical St Paul’s Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran and Fair Haven. Events include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. preaching, evening services, prayer meetings, and youth programs. Guest evangelists Rev Crouch and A J Calhoon will speak. farm bureau quartet praised.
Maud Beck aged 67 years 10 months 20 days died at East Athurst New York July 10 1953. She married Wesley Beck October 15 1907 and was mother to three children Gertrude Shipman George Beck and Guy Deck. Survived by nine grandchildren and three stepchildren. Funeral at Brethren church Lanark with Revs Eberly Konk officiating. Burial in Lanark Cemetery.
Chadwick youngsters who took part in the musical treital sponsored by Mrs Clyde Boyle at Lanark Tuesday evening were Thelma Schreiner Neva Hariman Jimmie Waters Dr Jcan Schreiner Teddy Strauch and the Asay sisters of north of town Mr and Mrs Albert Michaels and daughter of Oregon and Mr and Mrs Charles Lampert and son of Lanark were Sunday guests in the home of Wm Carras.
Announcement says the Mt Carroll Band led by Tony Miles will not perform in Chadwick on Cheese Day August 6 as in prior years. Miles and three friends will undertake a 900 mile two week trip to Lake of the Woods region, leaving Mt Carroll July 30. Accompanying travelers include Art Fetteroff Ted Colehour and Ernie Poffenberger.
Members of the Junior Thimble club and jynesty were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Schreiner. A picnic supper and games followed a motor trip to Dupee South Dakota for business matters. Mr Zugschwerdt reports the drought situation there terrible.
J G Brandt of Rockford spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wi Rahn. Mrs Brandt and daughter Alice finished a week here and returned home with him to Rockford.
Chadwick Royals defeated Crum and Forster of Freeport in a Friday game. The matchup featured Chadwick players and marked a notable local clash, highlighting team efforts and key plays from both sides.
In a sun packed stadium Chadwick beats Crum and Forster 6 3 behind strong pitching by Zugschwerdt who struck out 10 while Freeport could not bunch hits. Earlier Chadwick girls defeated Sterling 11 6 in a season win as Holm and Fossett split mound duties. Local residents visited families in Sterling Lanark Freeport and Batavia during a busy weekend of games and outings.
Annual Turney family reunion gathers at Waterworks Park Morrison with Regal Neighbors of Chadwick hosting. Attendees include Dan Curley W W Schraner C Curley John Sinnon Mahr Elizabeth Semuett Mary Weidman Mary Wilson and many more from Chadwick Fenton Sterling Clinton and Chicago. Newly elected officers named Margaret Ewers Chadwick Turney view president and secretary. Two births and two marriages noted among attendees. A 1927 reunion planned for the first Sunday of July aiming to escape heat.
Mrs Will Beattee and children from Lanark stayed with Mr and Mrs David Graham on Friday. Mrs Chas Miller and son from Waterloo returned home after a week with the George Kneess home. Mrs ay Mesers and Wanda from Arusz California and Miss Wes Harter visited Saturday afternoon at the Graham home. Addie Imel aged 76 observed her birthday at home with friends calling. Ed Seck and family from Dixon Dan Sack and Robby Hicks of Argo-Fa visited Dan Curley home. Paul Kier daughter Jac and Mrs Lewis Braun from Morrison visited the Rev H Braun home west of Chadwick.
Kathryn Horning daughter of Mr and Mrs Port Horning of Chadwick and Jesse Baker of Morrison wed at Rockford on July 3 with Rev C Todd officiating. Bride wore a light blue knit suit. both traveled to their future home in Galesburg. The couple, attended by few, will reside with the bride’s parents for now as they begin married life.
Earl McIntyre known as Mac and a group of Chadwick friends plan a reunion at Lake Geneva this coming Sunday. They will head by car to Harvard first where McIntyre will join before continuing to Lake Geneva for a picnic dinner and reminiscences of past times.
Mr and Mrs Bay Weidman and family of near Savanna were Sunday evening guests at the Jay Asay home.
George Eagiin, Jesse Marie Cozal, Wilbur tac Oozad and Mrs. Carey Eglin of Odin were Sunday evening guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Eickert, gathering for a social visit.
The Cheese Day pageant in Chadwick moves forward with a five-scene history of the village staged by the Cheese Day committee. Based on Frank Plummer’s History of Chadwick, the sketches aim for colorful pageantry and a fashion parade. A complete cast will be chosen soon with rehearsals planned, and a stage at the village park is anticipated for the Aug. 6 celebration marking Chadwick’s 30th birthday.
Anita Rahn writes from the National Music Camp at Interlochen Michigan where Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rahn of the village are summering. She reports enjoying her course and mentions the camp’s broadcast over NBC Red Network Sundays from 8 to 10 p.m. from July 12 to August 16 inclusive.
Members of the Luther League society of the First Evangelical Lutheran church gathered Sunday at Highland Home northwest of Chadwick for a regular meeting and a picnic supper. Forty eight enjoyed the meal on the country estate as Rev Bridges led a short program and lesson on citizenship. The next meeting is set for Sunday evening August 2.
Schedule notes a Thursday match Rawleighs of Freeport against AM Stars, with Friday’s Chadwick Girls versus Freeport Girls drawing interest due to Chadwick’s undefeated status. Mentions Sterling Girls and Port team with unclear details and unsettled rosters for AM Stars and Freeport.
Fragmentary notices list travel plans and names including Mrs Bickle Frank Bickle Dan Harris and Gayle. It notes en route stops and a visit to Mrs Geter in a home setting. Events occur on a Wean Thursday in January.
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