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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
5
The census questionnaire seeks 1939 crop outputs in bushels or tons and their values. It covers vegetables used by farm households, horticultural specialties, small fruits, tree fruits, nuts, grapes, and the value of all farm products. It also asks about forest products sold, farm acreage, livestock ownership, and notes on yield, cropland practices, and crop failures.
Two survivors, an Englishman and four Scots, endure two weeks at sea after a shipwreck. Clothing rags, food gone, hope fading, the Englishman laments the worsened fate. The Scotsman quips that at least a return ticket would have made it worse.
Chadwick locals Miss Mildred Geison stayed with Mr. and Mrs. George Geison in Lanark over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franck and their son from Milledgeville visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Queckboerner on Sunday.
Judge Leon A. Zick opened the March term of the circuit court and set the petit jury report for March 11. Possible appeals loom over objections to Democratic judges and clerks appointments. The will of Emma Catharine Dean was probated, with trustees appointed and specific bequests to her sons. Clinton Miller pleaded guilty to drunken driving and received a 10 day county jail sentence.
Mt Carroll defeated Morrison 41 to 36 to claim the regional crown after a close semi final rally. Savanna beat Lanark 52 to 23 for third place as other Northern Illinois finals saw mixed results across Dixon Oregon Belvidere Freeport DeKalb Crystal Lake Aurora Waukegan Glen Ellyn.
Key events listed include the 1917 Russian February Revolution labeled as 2usian revolution on Monday March 11 and the U S Post Office establishment in 1789 on Tuesday March 12. Also noted is the Bible first printed in 1462 on Wednesday March 13.
Hundreds are expected for the Spring Electrical Festival on Monday in Elizabeth and Tuesday in Savanna. The one day show runs from 10 a.m. to evening with exhibits on laundry equipment cooking refrigeration small appliances and home electricity topics. Special features include an Electrical Treasure Hunt and talks by Louisan Mamer and Lee Lloyd on electrification and cost comparisons.
Chadwick briefs Miss Frances Robinson of Thom son and Russell Lego visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schneider. Mr. and Mrs. George Knoess and daughters spent Sunday afternoon at the Henry Schleming home. Mr. and Mrs. Erin Barnhart spent Monday evening at the Walter Queckboerner home. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Rahn and family were Sunday evening callers at the Jesse Schreiner home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Queckboerner and Lois and Mrs. Bertha Mest visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lake Flickinger at Lanark.
Leaders in Jo Carroll Electrical Cooperative will be introduced at 7:30 PM at the Electrical Festival. Lloyd presents a method to determine farm power needs and cut costs on motors. He will cover income producing uses with figures. An 8:30 PM demonstration on light for seeing by Miss Mamer highlights eye health. Ruble outlines R E A progress serving area farms. Displays feature new farm and home electrical appliances from local dealers.
Sunday gatherings linked families in Milledgeville Lanark Coleta and Coleta area. Everett Schreiner and parents hosted Schreiner family. Allan Pontnak visited Frank Pontnak for dinner. Charles Gordon and daughter attended Herman Mennenga home with Lloyd Merkle hosts. Clarence Irion Ernest Burkholder Doris Royer Virgil Royer visited with Royer family. Orval Rahn and children visited William Schleuning family.
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