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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
6
The War Production Board and WPA announce a program to supply five hundred million board feet of lumber in June through September to support farm repair and new construction. Distribution via county rationing committees. certificates issued for maintenance and food production related construction.
Social notes recount visits and meals among Argo Fa Ill families including Grace Moyer George Bittner and Jensen households. Engagement announced for Mildred L Dean to Cpl Kenneth Cooper with no wedding date set. Community remarks reflect local travel, returns from Wisconsin and Illinois, and reflections on New Year resolutions and personal growth.
Major General Hershey urged state directors to have local boards reassess deferred medical and dental professionals of military age due to army needs. The procedure involves medical committees, occupational deferment rules, and potential reassignment or induction unless deferral reasons apply. Doctors under 38 with no prior children face possible reclassification and induction.
The Illinois Agricultural Association opposes a proposed raise in highway axle load from 16000 to 18000 pounds. It urges a temporary increase during the emergency with a return to 16000 later and recommends higher license fees to cover road wear and maintenance.
A proverb-like line urging moral perfection echoes a biblical standard of living. It frames ethical conduct as aligned with divine example, challenging believers to strive toward transcendent righteousness.
Wartime measures alter living patterns with fewer market trips and smaller refrigerators. Foods must be stored properly with dairy, meats, fish, and frozen items kept in appropriate containers and trays. The guide lists what must refrigerate and what may share space if available, noting varied storage needs and methods.
Mr. Lewis promotes a 86 page booklet issued by the Frigidaire Division of General Motors Corporation. The guide covers practical storage tips and urges readers to store the remainder outside the refrigerator. Free copies are available to all refrigerator users regardless of brand.
Collector of Internal Revenue Carter H Harrison announces $5.00 use tax stamps will go on sale at all post offices and IRS offices on Thursday June 10. The stamps cover the fiscal year beginning July 1 1943 and must be bought by that date. Stamps are serially numbered and require make model serial and state license on the vehicle. To prevent loss they suggest dampening windshield not adhesive and keeping a record of the serial number. Owners must obtain a $5.00 use tax stamp and affix by July 1 1948. Post offices sell cash only and certified checks or money orders are accepted. uncertified checks not acceptable. Stamps should be placed on the windshield away from state requirements and violators face penalties after July 1 1948.
World War veterans of the 33rd Division and the 88th Prairie Division will hold the Angus Reunion in Chicago at the Morrison Hotel on June 27 and June 12. This 17th annual gathering invites men who served in the wartime divisions to reconnect with old comrades. The program includes registration at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. events, with officers elected and evening entertainment.
Four Ashpole brothers from Thomson have four sons serving in the United States Army. Robert was inducted last week and assigned to Camp Crant at Rockford. Henry and Harold are corporals in engineering at Camp Adair Oregon and a service unit in Center Line Michigan. Donald attends aviation school at Luke Field Phoenix Arizona.
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