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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
7
A Health Talk from the Mini-State Medical Society cautions that prolonged sun exposure can cause severe burns skin disease and possible death. It notes sunlight provides vitamin D aids teeth and bones but excessive exposure risks erythema and other reactions especially for pale skin and recommends gradual tanning under medical guidance.
Chadwick American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs. Harry Carbaugh to appoint officers for the next year. The unit elected Mrs. Magill as president and named a full slate including Mrs. Strauch as first vice president and Mrs. Williams as second vice president. Officers also include treasurer Mrs. Frank, chaplain Mrs. Olson, historian Mrs. Schlemmings, sergeant at arms Mrs. Mechling, with Mrs. Cribaugh appointed secretary. The group voted a $5 donation to the Salvation Army and shared a district convention report.
Rockford Morning Star carrier Jim Quest and 30 youths travel to Washington DC on an all expenses paid trip. They visit Pied Museum, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of Justice, White House, Annapolis, and Arlington. They attend a Cleveland vs Washington game and tour Smithsonian, Capitol, and Supreme Court before returning. The Isenhart family reunion is set for June 22 at Old Mill Park, Savanna, with sun exposure cautions.
Miss Jones and Dr John Nelan both of DeKalb wed Sunday at three in the DeKalb Methodist church. The ceremony included a reception in the parlors with a three tier pink and white cake. Afterward the couple left for a honeymoon in South Carolina and will reside in DeKalb. Many Chadwick residents attended including Darlene Provant and Frances Hartman.
Schreiner family members gathered for their annual reunion on Thursday June 3 at Lavonna Old Mith Park. Attendees described it as the coldest wettest reunion yet. Officers for the next year were elected: President Mrs Henry Livengood of Milledgeville, Vice President David Frye, Treasurer Mrs Jas Morgan, Secretary Mrs Caroline Muench.
The 33rd annual Seaneff reunion met Sunday June 15 in Rock Falls Methodist church basement with 60 attendees from area families including K. W. Senneff W. J. Quest Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Dial and Mrs. Elizabeth Seoneff.
The Salem Home Bureau will meet Tuesday June 24 at Yop. Ruth and Rosemary Heisler will present the major lesson on insecticides and Garnet Keim Mrs Frances Hartman and Miss Darlene Travant will cover the minor lesson on Play Etiquette. Several guests visited Mr and Mrs Harold Jones of DeKalb Saturday night and Sunday.
The new diesel powered Otrmprsn Prawn vttes from Speedliners offer a full range of accommodations with Touralux sleeping cars, larger berths, individual air conditioning, spacious lounges, and a Vip Top Grill car. Comfortable reclining chairs, air conditioning in all cars, drawing rooms and compartments, plus a Touralus car for women and children.
Chicago dairy scientist Dr Lloyd K Riggs, Kraft Foods director of research since 1986, will speak at Stockton Idaho July 4 Deer Day program at City Park. The event features dairy judging contests, a Holstein and Guernsey shows, and prize trips, with two shows and an afternoon concert.
Members of the new Red Cross homemaker nursing class met at the Handel Building on Monday evening June 16 for a 12 hour course of instruction and demonstrations led by Miss Margaret Handlin. The class, organized by Chadwick Home Bureau, aims to help residents handle health problems at home.
Rain halted the Thursday rubbish collection as fields became too soft for trucks to reach the dump site. Harlen Handel said the pickup would resume as soon as weather permits, but no definite time can be set, per Handel and Mayor Don Harris.
Workmen replace the large culvert at the bottom of The Big Hill on Chadwick Morrison road southwest of town after spring and summer rains washed out the roadway. A steel tube will replace the old concrete structure and the road remains closed during construction.
The Fair Haven Home Bureau moved its meeting from Wednesday June 18 to Thursday June 19 due to the absence of the home advisor. It will be held at Mrs. Myrtle Foltz's home with Velda Smith leading and Miss Footitt delivering the insecticides lesson as the roll call notes.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Queckboerner entertained at home Friday evening with guests Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kaul, Mr. and Mrs. John Doty, Jimmy, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frommelt of Sterling to celebrate Mrs. Doty’s birthday.
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