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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
8
The Sterling Sears store showcases the 1938 Coldspot with all steel construction and enhanced insulation. Designer Raymond Loewy highlights a spherical exterior and new Speedex ice tray, promising improved efficiency and faster ice production.
H E Meyer and son William and Ralph Adolph drove to Davenport last Thursday and spent the day in the Merry Yoergler home. Mrs Meyer joined them home after several days with her daughter Mrs Yoergler. Laura Daehler is hired as teacher for Ideal school. Mr and Mrs Henry Reehl and Orville Reehl were supper guests of Mrs H W Miller. Mr and Mrs Roy Weber and their son of Freeport visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Weber.
The article discusses how misjudged distances and optical illusions contribute to railway crossing crashes. It notes drivers at 50 to 60 mph cannot correct errors, calls for eye examinations for involved drivers, mentions trucking firms now requiring vision checks, and stresses overall vehicle and driver fitness.
The article explains that rosy cheeks do not prove health and pale appearance may signal anemia. It discusses causes such as hidden disease, infections, diet deficiencies, or improper utilization of nutrients. Diagnosis by a physician is advised, noting that liver therapy since 1926 improved pernicious anemia treatment.
Chadwick brief notes Mrs. Joe Turney and Mrs. Kyle Rawlins visiting with aunt Mrs. Ella Newell in Thomson. A Vinegar Hill school picnic marks year end with How ard Emyre teaching. Many local dinners and visits follow at Shuman Schreiner Oakley and Turney households with relatives from Dixon Sterling Lanark Milledgeville and Illinois City.
Chedwick notes many local households hosting relatives and friends for Sunday meals. Morrison visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason and daughter at the Meyers home. Clinton and Clinton Town participants host gatherings at Point Rock park and nearby homes as families share meals.
Chadwick residents hosted numerous visitors at their Sunday gatherings with extended families from Clinton Milledgeville Argo Mt Carroll Coleta Thomson Lanark and Rockford. Attendees included Kratz Schreiner Kness Kness Glaw Lego and Robinson families alongside Shimer academy students and instructors.
Freeport expands its park system led by F A Read whose land gift funded Read park and a $10000 boost funds a new 28 by 68 foot community shelter. The system now spans 50 acres with a 425 foot pool, night lighting on a softball diamond, four tennis courts, a granite entrance, and linked by a wooded two mile road to Krape park and Taylor park offering picnic, athletic facilities, and additional shelters.
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