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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
7
A field letter from S Sgt Luther T Hartsell dated October 24 1944 describes Pfc Arlowe Daehler as a good soldier who served with his platoon since 1942 on Bougainville and in Europe. He notes Arlowe’s dependability churchgoing habits and lack of fights and wishes for a safe return to his mother and father.
Gladys D. Cooper and Miss Birdsall describe Quebec as the “Rock City” cradle of New France. They tour the old fortified city and modern Quebec, noting Chateau Frontenac, Old Citadel, and Martello Towers with St Lawrence views. They stay in Manoir Enr and witness fortress life once garrisoned by Britain and now with Maple Leaf troops.
The article surveys Quebec’s historic gates, Notre Dame des Victoires, Basilica, Parliament Building, and Montcalm sites. It describes Upper and Lower Town, the Plains of Abraham, Montmorency Falls, Kent House, Ste. Anne de Beaupre shrine, and the Jerusalem Cyclorama. It calls Quebec a winter Swiss region with scenic sleigh routes.
The piece notes Quebec City as a top ten beautiful city and the only walled city in the Americas. It ranks sixth in size among Canadian cities and highlights its architecture and history as something to visit. It mentions an upcoming Saguenay trip next week.
Wednesday visitors included Eva Foltz Irene and relatives from Nanover and Morrison. Su pper hosted by Mrs. Ray Morgan and N R Kenyon for Clyde Groharing Dick Morrison. Sunday guests with Hiram Green included Curtis Zuidema Jacobsen Kirk and siblings from Morrison and Hanover. Hallowe en party hosted by Mrs. Ernest Smith for York Center schoolchildren and mothers. Willard Welch hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Bower Joan and Mrs John Gaar Donna.
The Ruey Bee Home Economics group met in the high school auditorium on October 25 for business and social activities. Members heard talks from Lucille Larson and Lila Curley about Bloomington summer camp crafts. 20 senior and upperclass girls earned charter member status. Dakota club invited members to a November meeting. five delegates were chosen to attend with plans for more general attendance. The club contributed to Junior Red Cross with 25 Christmas menu covers and other tasks, and hosted an entertainment segment led by Curley and a trio with songs before games and refreshments.
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