Clouds in the Sky Poem by Nettie E Phillips
Poem praising clouds for their beauty and function. Questions the mind that created them and their mission to mortals. Written by Nettie E Phillips.
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
6
Poem praising clouds for their beauty and function. Questions the mind that created them and their mission to mortals. Written by Nettie E Phillips.
Detroit resident Paul Wilt returned home after two weeks with relatives including Clinton Wilt and others. Numerous neighbors and area families from Morrison Chadwick Des Moines Galena Savanna and Byron visited, hosted, or spent weekends with kin and friends. Birthday surprises and social gatherings marked the period with several travel and hosting exchanges recorded.
Thomson residents and neighboring towns hosted and visited many relatives and friends over the weekend and midweek, with gatherings at the homes of Hou ghton Atherton Carpenters Hand Switzer Prins Prins and Faz. Numerous trips included Chicago Pon tiae Savanna Dubuque and Mt. Carroll as kin and friends traveled and hosted across Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin.
A sprawling list of Sunday and weekend visits across Mt Carroll and nearby towns. Families such as the Neuschwang ers, Grim, Stage, Drake, Dittsworth, and Eslinger share gatherings in homes in Mt Carroll Clinton Morrison Fulton Argo Coleta Savanna Erie Massbach and Riverview. Virginia French plans to attend the University of Wisconsin next term.
Local social notes list visits among Argo Clinton Savanna Fulton Morrison and Mt Carroll residents. Guests include Mr and Mrs Floyd Tobey visiting the Robisons, Miss Janet Kenyon visiting Chicago, and Barbara Fenley with V C Fenley at Clinton.
A large crowd attended a free picture show Wednesday evening. Another show is planned for next Wednesday night, drawing interest from local attendees.
Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Weber were Mr. and Mrs. Andy Adams of Waterford South Dakota. Mrs. Robert Spencer and Jerry attended the Bowers reunion held Sunday at Lowell Park in Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Spencer and Maida visited Clayton Colcord who is seriously ill in Joliet. Mrs. Lloyd Stern of Sterling was a Monday guest of Mrs. May House.
Lt General Ford announced a peace time record of 197 enlistments in Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin from 58 stations. The surge follows expansion of the Army Air Corps with 1117 openings, 417 at Brooks Field Texas remaining entries at Chanute Field Illinois with air service training and three year enlisting period.
Prospector relies on rock cuttings brought to surface by mud or bailers to study mineral grains small fossils and crystals. This helps identify strata drilled and guides search for oil gas water and ore, reducing exploration risk and expense.
A reflective line notes the path of glory ends in death and thick graves near Flanders. An economist warns money is a complex subject hard to grasp. An Indian summer is defined as fine weather after a holiday. A quip about practical men and attire and a tip to learn to say No.
Church notices announce a Tea and Antique Social at the church annex on July 24 hosted by the T N T group. Admission will be charged to cover expenses and attendees with unusual antiques are invited to display them.
Reverend Harold R. Dude, pastor, provides Sunday School at 10 a.m. There will be no morning worship service as Rev. Dude attends Lena camp meeting this week. The ideal wife quote emphasizes valuing spiritual growth over earthly wealth and restates setting affection on things above.
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