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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

Realization of Possibilities Highlight Chadwick Graduation

Bernard D. Greeson urged Chadwick Community High School graduates to see vast potential in every individual and pursue hard work with daily focus. A. R. Good citizenship and scholastic awards were announced for Anne Coble and Sheldon Frank, with student performances from Louise Molin, Anne Coble, and others completing the commencement ceremony.

Anne Coble Sheldon Frank Chadwick Community High School Bernard D. Greeson Institute of Commerce At Moline God Christ Jesus Mr. Greeson Howard Brett Th. A. R Reader's Digest Louise Molin Earl Coble JoAnn Asay Herbert Serneff Dick Davis Donna Provant Wanda Brown Carol Schreiner Rev. Coble

Local Social News: Farmington Guests and City Visitors

Miss Julia Dennis of Farmington spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Edith Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mest and sons Carmen and Norman of East Moline were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Schreiner. Orval Schreiner family visited Monday. Ward Greenawalt and Jackie Greenawalt, and John Gilder Sleeve of Chicago dined with Dr. Harold Holmes and family.

Julia Dennis Farmington Edith Hartman Maurice Mest Carmen Norman East Moline Harve Schreiner Orval Schreiner Cynthia Ward Greenawalt Jackie John Gildersleeve Chicago Harold Holmes R. C. Dial Bill Traum New York City Harry Wilkinson Windsor Colo Gifford Shuey A. L. Shuey Mt. Pleasant Cal Greenawalt Lanark Traum Springfield Shuey Wilkinson F. W. Zugschwerdt W. E. Cardiff Galva Earl Larson Della Reglin Morrison Mt. Carroll William Wagner, Jr Madison Wis Don Harris Wagner Marilyn Schreiner Mary Schleuning Shirley Friederich

Thrilling Pictures Of Life In Africa At Hope Church

Thrilling and beautiful pictures of life in Africa will be shown at Hope Church Sunday night. Julian Gromer presents 8000 miles of flying to Lagos and interior travels 750 miles by train to Jos and 250 miles deeper into bush country with encounters of chiefs, markets, crafts, a bush bullfight, a medicine man, and a waterhole dispute among natives. The second part follows Maie Sule the African prince with meals, arts, a leper colony visit, and a musical backdrop.

Africa Hope Church Julian Gromer Lagos Jos Gongola Malam Risku Maie Sule

Chadwick School Promotes Ten Eighth Graders to High School

Ten Chadwick grade school pupils were promoted to high school. The group includes Gayle Weber, Mar vellis Provant, Marie Iben, Lyle and Allen Tripp, Darlene Andresen, Dorothy Shibley, Barbara Hawk, Joyce Bickert, and Billy Stutzman. American Legion awards were presented to Darlene Andresen and Lyle Tripp.

Chadwick Gayle Weber Marvellis Provant Marie Iben Lyle and Allen Tripp Darlene Andresen Dorothy Shibley Barbara Hawk Joyce Bickert Billy Stutzman American Legion Lyle Tripp

Third Birthday Of Sandra Brightman Celebrated Here

Mrs. Charles Dial Jr hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Sandra Brightman marking her third birthday. Local families from Clinton and Milledgeville attended with gifts, photos were taken, and each child received a souvenir while wearing yellow and green hats.

Sandra Brightman Charles Dial, Jr Sandra Janice Mar del Mary Edlund Clinton Donna Dee Bogott Milledgeville Darla Rae Schreiner Vickie Sue Holmes Mary Margaret Provant Trudie Merlak Kenneth Kaul Daryl Mest Ronnie Fossett Joan van Buskirk Barbara Ann Aude Shirley Tony Hawkins Clarence van Buskirk Frank Mest Clayton Kaul Frank Hawking Fred Provant Edlund Mary Brightman Clinton, Ia Thompson Fulton O. H. Rahn George Earl Weber

FFA Boys Demonstrate New Power Sprayer Friday

Chadwick area FFA members will demonstrate a new power sprayer for fly control at the linker farm tenanted by Leroy Foltz. The session starts 12:30 p.m. Friday June 4, inviting farmers to observe and request spraying service from the operator and crew. For requests contact Earl Stewart Vernon Fink or Virgil Handel.

Chadwick Leroy Foltz F.F.A. Layer Committee Earl Stewart Vernon Fink Virgil Handel

Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Guests

Chadwick brief mentions several families visiting relatives including Vaughn Caldwell and Anton Wold from Iowa City and Rockford residents. Supper guests included Clifton Spencer and extended weekend visits shared by Carlson, Olson, Taylor, and Farthing households. JoAnn Asay visits Mt Carroll kin as family gatherings and illnesses affect the area.

L. B. Spencer Vaughn Caldwell Chicago Anton Wold Iowa City Erwin Plumer Frank Howe Rockford Forest Doherty Allen Elgin Clifton Spencer Robert Carlson Ward Olson Davenport Fred Olson W. H. Taylor Mary Elizabeth Taylor Morrison Virginia Grace Farthing Arnold Farthing

Doctor Marvin F Brookstrr listed in Fulton Illinois directory

Local directory entry lists Dr. Marvin F Brookstrr with a Fulton Illinois address at the Walter Building Room 4 and phone 181. Subject appears as a medical professional in the city directory.

Lt. Fisher to Appear at Rock Falls Air Show Sunday

Lt. Bill Fisher a former U S A A F pilot from New York City will fly a Rose Parakeet bi plane the smallest stunt ship at the Northern Illinois Air Fair and Circus at Rock Falls Airport Sunday June 6 at 2 PM OST. The Parakeet will feature white smoke and eight point precision rolls.

Bill Fisher New York City U. S. Aaf Rock Falls Fisher

Social Visits Across Lanark and Surrounding Towns

Mr and Mrs Ed Manning hosted Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs John Manning in Lanark. They later visited by Mr and Mrs Irvin Senneff in Savannah. R S Stiffier of Allentown Pa left after visiting Lanark and Guy Mackey. Dr and Mrs D W Strawn and Tonys of Freeport plus Mrs Emma Strawn of Rock Falls visited the Spealman home.

Ed Manning John Manning Lanark Irvin Senneff Savanna R. S. Stiffier Allentown Harold Stiffier Guy Mackey D. W. Strawn Tonys Freeport Emma Strawn Rock Falls Herbert Spealman

Greison Building at 127 Main Street Notice

Public notice lists Greison Building located at 127 Main Street with telephone contact 7172 for inquiries.

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