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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
6
The Illinois State Medical Society Health Talk explains backache affects not only workers but housewives and office staff. It describes the spine as a chain of vertebrae with cushioning disks, the spinal cord inside the column, and explains how sudden twists can trigger prolonged pain lasting weeks.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday for Edward Lurkey after a life described in local notices. The piece also comments on back pain causes including postural strain and traumatic injury, with advice on posture, exercises, and seeking medical care. A reflective verse about friendship closes the item.
Edward D. Lorkey, 98, Chadwick’s eldest resident, died Monday at 1:30 am at his home after a month of illness following a stroke. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Wednesday at Frank funeral home with Pastor Earl Cobl officiating. burial in Chadwick cemetery. He was born March 9, 1850 in Schneidermehl Germany and emigrated to the United States, living on farms near Chadwick before retiring. Surviving are two sons E. G. A. Lorkey of Chadwick and John Lorkey of Iowa.
Me and Mrs Dan Sack and family visited Beloit Sunday with former sister and family Mr and Mrs Harry Watt. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stiles spent Tuesday in Clinton visiting Mrs Stiles parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Porter and her brother Harold. Mr and Mrs Peter Dyke of Morison were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Prins. Mr and Mrs Isaac Decker were guests at an oyster supper Saturday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Tim Decker at Fulton.
An unnamed author notes a guiding hand leading along a path where bluebixs sing, presenting a brief reflective line on mentorship and discovery.
Summary of women bowling leagues with standings for M and M Cafe Merkel's Handl ers Chadwick Rec and Warmerettes, team and individual highs for Nov 4 including high game 201 by Gordon and high series 455 by Gordon, plus Nov 11 and 15 results and upcoming matches. Monday and Tuesday leagues with standings, recent results, and high games and series. local club officers and event notes.
Mrs Joe Blair and Mrs Harry Appel Ruth Hart man and Mrs Fred Appel visited friends in Morrison on Monday afternoon. Mr Richard Badtke and granddaughters Ruth Ann and Marjory Gilbert of Port Byron visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Otto Lawrenz at Clinton Ta. Mr Harry Appel visited friends in Clinton Sunday afternoon. Mr Fred Miller spent Tuesday in Lanark visiting friends.
A minister and patient exchange quips about a misunderstanding over a smile at another man's girl. The patient insists the grin caused his current state, highlighting a light, humorous tension within a local scene.
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