Local Social Roundup From Thomson Area
Leila Potter of Savanna spent Monday with Carl Johannsen’s family. Sunday guests in Argo included Leo Lots family and Mrs. Will Lotz plus Addie Stitzel from Lanark and Albert Grinnell of Savanna. John Carpenter and family moved to upstairs in Mrs. Grahavying home. Morris Hall returned to Des Moines after visiting Switzer family. Frosch and son from Savanna spent days with Switzer relatives. Leonard Gifford and wife hosted by Henry Lohmeier. Harvey Marshal and family at Ida Weber's. Kyle Melendy and Joyce visited Frank Smith. Bissens hosted Housenga family from near Chadwick and Peter Drolama from near Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Potter
Savanna
Carl Johannsen
Vernon Kaufmen
Argo
Leo Lots
Will Lotz
Addie Stitzel
Lanark
Albert Grinnell
John Carpenter
K. B. Carpenter
Sarah Grahavying
Morris Hall
Des Moines
Chas, Switzer
Leonard Gifford
Peoria
Jake Bissens
Richard Housenga
Near
Chadwick
Peter Drolema
Morrison
Sun Day Visitors Share Morrison and Fulton Names
Thomson notes Mr and Mrs Reip and son Donald of Morrison visited Mr and Mrs Claus Prins with Dorothy Prins of Fulton and Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and family on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reip Brands
Donald
Morrison
Ming Dorothy Prins
Fulton
Albert Prins
Claus Prins
Poultry Broods Raise Profits in Midwestern Farms
The piece notes a shift toward three or four chick broods per year to keep the brooder in use year round. It cites Iowa and Minnesota farmers, with improved feeding and housing, turning poultry from a sideline into a core, profitable farm activity. It highlights past poor housing and late starts as drains on profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Middle West
Minnesota
Cancer described as a criminal growth and early treatment urged
A public health notice explains cancer as a rogue growth of normal cells that disrupts body functions. It stresses early discovery and prompt treatment, listing surgery radium and X-ray as the main options, and cautions against salves medicines and serums. The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee approved the statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Medical Society
German Airpower Shocks England with Sudden Night Shift Raid
The narrator recalls Goering demanding a dozen planes ready in three nights and the crews arriving on time. German efficiency enabled a night raid over London with a lead pilot releasing bombs. The piece then notes a 19th century comparison showing tractors outpace two-horse plows by hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goering
England
London
New Dial Telephones to be Ready in Sept at Thomson Exchange
Thomson Exchange will switch to automatic operation, adopting the Strowger system. The article traces automatic telephony origins from 1889 in La Porte Indiana, explains dial impulse signaling, and touts reliability speed and simplicity for users including non English speakers. Thomson will join thousands of cities with automatic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Exchange
Northwestern
Illinois
la Porte
Ind
Thomson
Strowger
Almon B. Strowger
LaPorte
Mrs Ruth Davis Plans Move From Thomson Convalescence Home
Ruth Davis, longtime operator of Thomson Convalescence Home, plans to relocate with her family. Guests Sunday include John and Delia Melendy and Harold Melendy with kin from Clinton and Low Moor Indiana as a birthday dinner is planned. Local visits include Dan Senneff of Millidgeville and Bruce Groharing in Chas Wilt's home. Will Poffenberger of Clinton called on J Y Stickell. Betty Maynard now works in the Hand residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Davis
Thomson
John Melendy
Clinton
Harold Melendy
Low Moor
Delia Melendy
Dan Senneff
Milledgeville
Chas. Wilt
John Rosenberg
Bruce Groharing
Will Poffenberger
J. Y. Stickell
Betty Maynard
Tom Hand
East Rockford defeats Shannon Downe in sectional opener
Carroll county entrants Lanark and Shannon Downe were eliminated in their sectional, Shannon losing 67 to 22 to East Rockford which advanced to the Rockford sectional final, a 20 19 win over Freeport. Quarterfinal pairings listed include Elgin Waterman vs Freeport and East Rockford vs Morton.
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Carroll County
Lanark
Shannon
East Rockford
Rockford
Freeport
Chicago
Elgin
Waterman
Morton
Cicero
Pekin Canton
Streator
Sterling
Athens
Springfield
Urbana
Collinsville
Feilshans
Pittsfield
Centralia
Carbondale Community
Mattoon
Paris
Local Social News From Morrison and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Bertha Holland visits son in law Garrett Steverberg home in Morrison. Opera House hosts Friday night picture show. Mrs Claude Grim and son Lester visit Clinton Illinois. Adam Heinze renews view subscription for daughter in Chicago. Ford Grimm family dine with George Mace in Hanover. Kathryn Wiebenga returns home from Chadwick Coffee Shop stay with Wiedenga family. Everett Eslinger family visit Morrison relatives over weekend. Helen Marshall of Argo visits Blaine Leavens in Oak Park Illinois. Paul Heusinkveld returns from Manatee Florida after father Dr H J Heusinkveld Sr.'s death in Fulton.
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Bertha Holland
Garrett Steverberg
Morrison
Opera House
Claude Grim
Lester
Dale Mayden
Clinton, In
Adam Heinze
Stransdale Farms
Wm. R. Geiss
Ingledide Ave
Chicago
Eslinger
Will Griswold
Helen Marshall
Argo
Blaine Leavens
Oak Park
Ill
Paul Heusinkveld
Manatee
Fla
H. J. Heusinkveld
Fulton
York Voters Address on Assessor Re election
A York candidate for re election urges voters to review facts behind property taxes and the assessor role. He defends fair treatment across property scales, notes tax figures are available, and warns against agitation from outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
York
Free Book On Rectal Ailments From The McCleary Clinic
A notice offers a free 116 page booklet on rectal and colon disorders from The McCleary Clinic of Excelsior Springs Missouri. It explains ailments and cautions against harmful procedures and invites written requests with no obligation. The clinic markets itself as the world’s largest facility of its kind drawing patients from the U.S. Canada and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary Clinic
E-100 Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
States
Canada
Local Social Happenings and Residents Move
Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams and daughter Carol dined with Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage. The Erling and Tobey households hosted visitors. Elmer David family, former Dallas residents, relocated to Stanford where David is assistant crew chief at a government Army plant. Howard Swits of Rockford visited with Rev and Mrs Clarence Ploch at Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Lyle Williams
Carol
Leonard
Ray Erling
H. A. Tobey
Opera House
Elmer Davidamily
Vicinity
Dallas
Texas
Stanford
Davie
Howard Swits
Rockford
Clarence Ploch
Albany
Auditors Meeting Set for March 26 in Thomson Town Hall
The York Town Board of Auditors holds its semi annual meeting in Thomson Village Hall at 1 p m on Tuesday March 26 1941. Town Clerk Clarence Bolhous announces the session during which audits and financial matters will be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Auditors of
Town of
York
Thomson
Illinois
Notice of Claim Day for Robert D Bennett estate
Claims may be filed against the estate of Robert D Bennett deceased in Carroll County Illinois on or before the first Monday in 1941. The estate is pending in County Court with Louis G Strauch as administrator and Chas E Stuart as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Bennett
Carroll County
Illinois
Louis G. Strauch
Chas. E. Stuart
York Assessor Reelection Bid Announced
A candidate announces reelection for York assessor. The speaker thanks voters for past support and seeks continued confidence in service.
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York
York Township Assessor Candidate Announces Bid
A resident declares candidacy for York Township assessor posting a formal campaign message seeking support at the upcoming election. The statement emphasizes service to the community and urges voters to consider the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
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Eatwell
Clorox
New Shades
Thomson Locals
Cecil Frosch
B. R. Lewis
Thomson Light and Telephone Company
Ilinois Utili
Illinois Utilities
Thomson Briefs
Cape Cod Canal
Washington Monument
U.S Defense
N. SE
United States
Shannon Downe
Auditors’ Meeting
Clarence Bolhous
Legals
Sharpe Carroll
Floyd Carpenter
Fenley Shoe Sho Thomson, Ill
Andy Johnson
Thomson, NL
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