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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

6

Honeymoon for Three to Play at Carroll Theatre Mount Carroll

Warner Bros comedy Honeymoon for Three stars Ann Sheridan George Brent and Osa Massen. A secretary writer and a matron contend for a reluctant groom in a light hearted college romance tale with brisk dialogue and comic situations.

Holywood Carroll Theatre Mt. Carroll Warner Bros Ann Sheridan Geo. Brent Osa Massen George Brent Charles Ruggles

Funeral attendees return home after Walter Anderson’s service

Robert Anderson and his siblings with their brother-in-law from Whitehall and Baltimore Md attended Walter Anderson’s funeral and returned home Tuesday morning.

Robert Anderson Whitehall Baltimore Walter Anderson

Greeting and travel of eight words costs millions in postage

A humorous survey-like piece discusses how the simple greeting "Number, please, thank you" and eight small words travel through mail and offices, costing the American public well over a million dollars in postage, time, and paper. It extends to international contrasts, then shifts to local legends of Black Hawk era and a Sioux maiden’s elopement.

Lion's den Jeet England Holland France

Legend of the River and the Black Hawk Bride

A river crossing by a pony triggers a Sioux and Illinois war over a stolen mourning maiden. An undercover Indian scout discovers the maiden with a Sioux brave and Chief Black Hawk’s beloved squaw. The two tribes abandon war, live peacefully, and a legend says the maiden’s spirit returns each October near Joe's mound lamenting her first love.

Buck” Schroth Claire Holman George Black Hawk Joe's

Churches and World Relations Across North America

A compilation from multiple cities notes efforts toward peace and unity among Christian groups. Denver urges equality with South American nations, while Lutherans in Germany report strong Bible Study and hunger for God. New York announces a loose leaf New Testament edition and a Park Avenue address. Cincinnati reports a Protestant school for unity and peace strides, plus bingo and dog spending remarks. Dexter documents conscientious objector imprisonment and Lutheran-Methodist youth funding goals. Washington outlines alternative service plans with Methodists and Friends. Bloomington celebrates a funded inter denominational chapel at Indiana University. Dixon reports training conferences for Daily Vacation Bible schools.

Inter‑denominational Conference on Vacation Bible School Work

Dixon UL hosts a two day conference February 17 and 18 under the Child Guidance and Family Life Commission of the Ilinoig Church Council. Sessions run 9:30 am to evening with a wide selection of capable personnel offering suggestions for Daily Vacation Bible school work. The conference is inter-denominational.

Dixon, UL Child Guidance and Family Life Commission Ilinoig

Lanark Briefs Highlight Local Family and School News

The John Robert family of Sterling visited Mrs. Elizabeth Robert. Luella and Harry Stengel attended a party at Alfred Drake's home in Forreston. Dimon school community club elected William H. Beattie president and Mrs. Lake Flickinger secretary at February meeting. next meeting on St Patrick's Day. Mrs. Alva Myers underwent major surgery at St Francis Hospital Freeport. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Cornwell of Lanark. Beth Hower is ill in Forreston. Jean Watts recovering from an eye infection at home. Allan Engles left for National Guard duty in Tennessee. Genev a Talvan to fill his position at Wilson & Co. in Lanark. Mr and Mrs Robert Brenaman hosted Sunday dinner with the Brenamans. The Social Science and Agriculture evening school groups will hold annual banquet Wednesday March 12 in the gym. Home Economics will serve. Dr Robert B Brown of the University of Illinois will speak on Education Continues. Lanark High School band to perform. faculty honored Mr Patterson at a surprise party. National Guard duty begins March 1. Merle Hawhecker will fill Patterson's position. other staff changes noted. Howard Fuhremann, Lawrence Noyd, Frank Sisler and Don Brown attended a Sterling firefighters meeting on Electricity As a Cause of Fire. Mr and Mrs Arthur Behl and daughters of Monroe Center visited the F F Fox home.

John Robert Sterling Elizabeth Robert Luella Harry Stengel Alfred Drake Forreston William H. Beattie Lake Flickingr Dimon School St. Patrick's Day Alva Myers Lanark St. Francis Hospital Freeport John Cornwell Beth Hower Jean Watts Allan Engles Co. A 120Th Infantry National Guard Camp Forest Tullahoma Tenn Mr. Patteron Mr. Engles Univerity of Iinois Lanark High School Mnd Patterson Merle Hawhecker Howard Fuhremann Lawrence Noyd Frank Sisler Don Brown Arthur Behl Monroe Center F. F. Fox

Father and Son Banquet at Church of the Brethren

Fifty men and boys attended the father and son banquet on Thursday evening. Seated servers included Ada Roger and several others. Rev. John F. Burton of Lerna was guest speaker. A male quartet sang. Officers elected for the men's organization: President Robert Livengood, Vice President Claire Mathias, Secretary Treasurer Robert Johnson of Mt. Carroll.

Church of the Brethren Ada Roger Homer Zuck Vivian Livengood I. D. Leatherman Herman Plaeger Wm. Zuck John F. Burton Lena Joseph Pierson Win Juck Joe Pheil Robert Livengood Claire Mathias Robert Johnon Mt. Carroll

Lanark area update and personnel moves

Mrs Howard Nelson and children return home from Sterling after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wesley C Miller. Joe Fairbanks named manager of the Phillips 66 off station north of Lanark succeeding Ed Goldring. Kenneth Miller and family move from Lanark to Savanna for new employment. Charles Disworth family moves into Miller residence. Mrs Robert Lindsay hospitalized in Freeport for observation and treatment. Dorothea Sturtz visits from Chicago for weekend with her parents.

Howard Nelson Sterling Wesley C. Miller The Lanark Wheels Witheran Church Joe Fairbanks Lanark Ed Goldring Joe Kenneth Miller Savanna Miller Charles Disworth Millers Robert Lindsay Freeport Hospital Dorothea Sturtz Chicago Cloyd Sturtz

Tanark Briefs and Local Adjacencies

Clarence Lotz is ill in his home. Iro Ministerial Association of Tanark met with the Rev Merle Haw horkes Monday afternoon. Following a basket supper was enjoyed. Emily Snively spent the weekend with her parents and Mrs J R Snively. Gop Blair has purchased a farm near Stockton and will move to it shortly, driving back and forth to attend to business here.

Clarence Lotz Iro Ministerial Association of Tanark Merle Hawhorkes Gop Blair Stockton

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