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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
6
The notebook entry wistfully lists signs of spring such as warm breezes and garden work. It recalls old time tonics, yard tasks, and family routines, including planting by moonlight, conserving fish, and playful reflections on community life amid moral and educational debates.
Chadwick track team placed well in two season starts with standout sprints and relays. Key results include Schreiner leading in mile and jumps, Traum winning sprints, and Pecatonica edging Chadwick in a close dual meet before a later gateway meet.
The note outlines church activities for Losam on the second Sunday after Easter with Sunday school at 12 08 a m morning worship and a Thursday meeting at 2 00 pm. Mrs Chester Alexander is named chair of the Mothers Day program committee.
The Hope Evangelical church under Pastor G Eberly invites a Sunday school at 2 30 a m and a 7 30 p m evening worship with a 2 00 p m Philathea class meeting at the parsonage. Mrs H Rahn acts as Lay Delegate reporting conference, a short message follows, and Elmer Weber leads a Christian Endeavor session on How Can I Serve Christ in My Vocation Matt 3 16. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
Notice of death received by Mrs Mery Imes and William Johnson for their sister Elizabeth Johnson Hendricks of Sandstone Minnesota. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived in Illinois, married Edward Hendricks, and resided in Town and Sandstone. Survived by her husband five daughters Velda and Gabriel of Minneapolis Gus and Harry of Sandstone Ralph of St James and James of Hinckley, plus a sister and a brother. Her daughters and relatives mourn. service details not provided. The Fair Haven and society met at Mrs John Larson’s home to honor mothers with refreshments.
The article clarifies the recent class ranking for Nolan Zugschwerdt and William Traum. It notes their close ratings of 24.87 and 24.07, Nolan leading first year and William leading later, with Nolan named Salutatorian and William Valedictorian amid both’s athletic and arts involvement.
Jacob Chambers and Alice Hawkins, longtime Milledgeville residents, celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary this week. Born in Indiana, they married at the Reveree House in Morrison. The couple have six living children, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild, with Mr Chambers set to turn 94 in July. They are among the area’s oldest residents and veterans of Civil War service era GAR posts.
W E Bridges pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a lesson on Sin Repentance and Faith from Luke 15 11 24 and morning worship at 10 30 a m from John 10 11 16 The Mother Day Flower Committee lists Mrs George Damb Charles Dial and Mrs Annette Clement The program committee for Children Day includes Mrs Jessie Zugseh Mrs William Fink Mrs Delia Miss Margaret Doden and Nicl Harvey Queeckhoerner.
A Lutheran conference featured sermons on divine law and the relation between science and faith. Rev Carl Kammyer of Pele led discussions on thorough ministerial preparation and avoiding liberal injects into church teachings during sessions addressing education of parents and the role of art in preaching.
The text indicates that large groups could be influenced by a new medicine finding. It mentions Leckhardt and Coric and a scientific context with modern organic chemists. It also states production of more than 260.66 dispont pounds, with most items currently useless and awaiting research validation in pedestries and medicine.
The Chadwick Federated Club holds its annual function at the Coffer Cup in Mi Carrell Thursday May 8th at 12 30 o clock. Mrs 4 G Kerek president will attend the convention with speakers including Florence E Starks chief therapist Elgin State Hospital on Occupational Therapies Adalin Marcauler Menominee Wis on obstacles to peace and art kings and queens Roman Mrs BE Ryerrem Wartentile on civil service and Tonnie Chicago on law observance Robert Lego will sing solo and Mrs Lelo Gnagey will present a musical reading Reports from the District end the program after the business session.
The new Town Board approved several appointments following the village election. In a vote of four to two, Humnet was reappointed as Night Street Commissioner and Schultz was confirmed as Night Watch. A vote on beer sales permissions for Maber passed after reviewing applications.
Approximately fifty to seventy five attendees are expected as 11 pupils and teacher Miss Lenora Rahn host a year end weiner roast at Beede School. Guests are asked to bring own weinies buns divhes and silverware. school supplies the rest.
Dr Calkins addressed Chadwick Boy Scouts Monday at the high school on first aid methods and practice. The local troop is in its first year of organization, with tenderfoot scouts working on second class tests. Professor Gnary is scoutmaster. the state convention of Women’s clubs will be held in Chicago on March 14 15 and 16, and the central convention in Detroit on June 4 1.
Chadwick high school sends the Boys Glee Club and the school orchestra to the State high school Literary and Music contest in Normal. Glee Club performs at nine am and the orchestra at one pm. Dozens of students travel under a Lion Spencer led committee with notable chaperones from local schools and Chicago.
A recount was demanded after the village trustee vote. The recount found one ballot marked and counted incorrectly and three partly defective ballots, but no change in the elected trustees. Final tallies show candidates Curley, Dial, Martin, Tripp, and Hartman among those listed.
Recount results across precincts show minor shifts in candidate tallies. Chadwick track team excelled in field events. Local pastors reported on proceedings of regional conferences. New Village Board appointed members and the club women plan a meeting today. Frigiey at Freeport noted. High school musicians head to State contest Saturday. Notice of a former resident’s death received. Ted Sheid chosen to speak at the PTA banquet next week. Public invited to concert Sunday at Frentes Shiner Junior College. Rumor of a new store opening in town circulated.
Rural schools across the township have closed or will close soon for the season. Fair Haven Center closed last Friday, Jefferson closed Tuesday, Jackson closed today. Hurmwan to close next Tuesday, Fox tomorrow, Fair Haven Thursday May ninth, Emerson Saturday May 11. Precasant Hill to close Thursday May vth. Chadwick about May 28.
Rev S G Eberly described the Illinois Evangelical Church gathering held at Hackland Park with Chadwick delegates. New district superintendent Rev J C Schafer comes from Streeter. several pastorate moves noted. Eberly elected treasurer of the Fry Memorial Fund and to key committees. The highlight: 124 ministers voted to end the seven year limit policy, but kept for national and European conferences. Voting on 19 Church Discipline points also featured as the week-long meeting closed Sunday.
The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chadwick will hold a public bid opening for tax works on Section 3-C, Winds County on Tuesday May 7, 1035 at 2 o'clock. Village Clerk A. A. Frank will conduct the proceedings.
Chadwick high school teaching staff agree to new contracts for the coming year with small salary increases. Notably, Prof. L. Ghagey receives a two year contract. Assigned subjects include Ghagey teaching Agriculture general science and biology. Kenyon teaching mathematics and athletics. Eva Olson French history and Glee Club. Dora Lutz English civics economics and dramatics.
Only a few Fair Haven township grade teachers have been hired with contracts pending. Miss Margaret Doden of Hutman School No 86 was rehired with a six percent pay rise. At Fair Haven Center School No 87 Miss Bessie Schreiner received a ten percent increase. Chadwick Grade School contracts were offered but only Miss Esther Cooper has signed so far.
A fragmented discussion highlights funding gaps for Illinois schools. Savanna and nearby towns face potential closures as state aid is urged, with proposals to raise a per child funding level and expand the state equalization fund to prevent collapse in coming years.
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