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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
8
The piece extols sun exposure for health and a tan while warning against overuse. It notes spring days invite outdoor activity, recommends gradual sun time from five to ten minutes, and discusses sun worship in antiquity along with the benefits of fresh air and sunshine.
Treasury official M. L. Predmore and the War Finance Division say farmers will convert cash reserves from bank deposits and currency into War Bonds in the Seventh War Loan. Bankers will lead personal solicitation as survey shows 57 percent of farmers bought bonds when approached directly.
The article explains how sun baths can supply calcium iron and phosphorus in blood and notes ultraviolet rays peak in June to August. It cautions shielding children during peak hours eleven to four and warns against overexposure and sunburn while endorsing moderate tanning as beneficial. The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society approves these statements.
Word from Mrs. Roscoe Dial and sister Mrs. A L Shuey of Audubon Indiana confirms Gifford Shuey has been liberated from a German prison camp and is back under military control though health details were not provided. Social visits span Chadwick Lanark Clinton Sterling and Freeport with birthdays and hospital notes mentioned.
William Hammond Mus D has served seventy years as organist at Holyoke Massachusetts Second Congregational Church, giving over 1400 recitals and teaching at Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges. He helped found the American Guild of Organists and remains active weekly.
The American Mission to Lepers plans a five year postwar program to eradicate leprosy in eight nations, coordinating with church boards, health groups, and governments in India, China, Burma, Ethiopia, Korea, Liberia, Thailand, and other areas. Dr. William J. Schieffelin leads the mission.
Following the 1854 treaty with Delaware and Shawnee tribes, Kansas welcomed settlers including women and children. They traveled by steamboat, horseback, and prairie wagon to make homes, enduring years of border conflict over slavery while pursuing prosperity. A monument to these women stands at Topeka’s capitol grounds.
A simple vegetable dish combines leftover peas with small whole onions simmered in a rich cream sauce. The peas and onions absorb the velvety dairy, producing a mellow, cohesive side dish suitable for light meals.
Chadwick notes Stanwood Hartman of Freeport was a weekend guest of Mrs. Everett Williams. Mrs. Edward Mest returned home after visiting her son in Manitowoc and daughters in Oak Park and Downers Grove. Flor ence Adolph and Lois, with Chas. Adolphs family, joined dinner with Floyd Kaufman at Polo. Jack Geisz and son Stanley from Shelbyville visit Ben Stadel and John Geisz homes. Marvin Hartman of Sterling and family hosted by Emil Hartman in Chadwick.
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