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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
4
A compilation of reader letters from wartime handwritten notes recounting routine, health issues, meals, staff changes, and personal travel. Contributors share experiences at a care home or institution in 1942, mentioning Dr. Woolley, rationed sugar, limited staff, and ongoing correspondence across cities.
Public defense guidance outlines handling and firefighting steps for fire bombs. It details tools such as shovel and pail methods, dry sand bags limited to fifty pounds, garden hose setup, and three extinguisher types foam soda acid and water pump tanks. It also covers precautions about molten thermit, attic fires, and safe disposal strategies.
Local defense council members are invited to a Savanna mock fire run Friday night May 22. Savanna fire department auxiliary police and rescue personnel will participate along with first aiders and other staff. The drill begins at 7 30 p m with visitors asked to arrive by 7 15. Main Street blockaded and Western Auto store used as the operations scene.
The Chadwick Cooperative Produce Company halted new milk deliveries after a Tuesday announcement by Charles Helmenerss, citing full plant capacity across the region. Daily supply totals near 32,000 pounds at Chadwick, with 286,000 pounds daily funneled to four local factories, including Kraft in Milledgeville and United Milk Products in Argo Fa. A larger boiler was discussed, contingent on a priority order, as farmers respond to government calls to boost dairy production.
Sunday visitors included Mr. Fred Poffenberger and family of Mr. Carroll to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kahler. Mrs. George Herman of Coldwater Michigan returned home after staying several weeks at the D. F. Mackay home. Carmen Mest of Silvis and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Schreiner dined with Mrs. Bertha Mest.
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