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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
5
A reflective statement urges self possession of virtue beyond words. It speaks to sustaining inner moral discipline that shapes character and benefits mankind. The passage emphasizes that actions grounded in love and integrity define true morals.
Last week the PRISTOL school practiced after school with Mr. Stark and at H.8 on Wednesday and Thursday. The 5th grade took a Reading test and a History test with Frances Halfman earning A plus on both.
Miller School reports sixth month perfect attendance for Joseph Geiger Mary Geiger Viola Miner Clara Belle Miner Donald Gehrts Wesley Bailey and Herbert Bailey. Four maintained perfect yearly attendance. Valentine exchanges shared stories of Lincoln and Washington. February visitors included Mrs Clarence Ready and daughter Dorothy Mrs Leslie Bailey and daughter Patricia Mrs Floyd Jobe and daughter Janis and Mrs Harry Jobe. Eleven gold stars earned by Alferd Geiger Mary Miner and Viola Miner. Renewal certificate of Recognition received January with near Superior rating. Coal salt plant science and manual training items prepared. Writing drills for Palmer awards planned. New school time schedule and radio programs enjoyed. Examinations completed with mostly high grades. Honor roll: Upper A Mary Miner Joseph Geiger Viola Miner. B Alfred Geiger. Lower A Junior Bailey Alyce Jobe Clara Belle Miner Wes ley Bailey Donald Gehrts. B Gene Gehrts Gladys Ready Herbert Bailey Viola Miner. Libbie H. Rupple, teacher.
Mr and Mrs Albert Airhart visited friends in the area last week. Lawrence Zeigler Jr of Savanna was a business visitor recently. The Savanna Construction Co passed through Thursday en route to Forreston. Elmer Bashaw was here on day.
Elwood Gipe and Lloyd Handel purchase the Chadwick hardware and implement business from Charles Harris who retires after 38 years in Chadwick. Han dels are long time locals and the new owners plan to continue the store’s service tradition.
Saturday and Sunday visits highlighted by Mr and Mrs Vernon Rawlins hosting Mrs Bertha Mes and Maurice Mes with family in Morrison. Weekend guests included families from Chicago and nearby areas visiting Glen Seidenberg and Ed Heinze homes near Sterling. E J Isenhart hospital updates positive after auto accident. Arthur Workman underwent tonsillectomy in Morrison on Monday.
A Saturday night party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan entertained a group of friends. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Rahn and Robert Eastabrook for high, Roy Hinebaugh for low among women and men respectively. Additional attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rahn, Milledgeville residents.
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