Man of the Streets program and grade notes read in class
Grade News reports Monday’s activities for seventh and eighth graders. A radio program titled The Man of the Streets was heard. Six weeks tests are set for Thursday and Friday.
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
6
Grade News reports Monday’s activities for seventh and eighth graders. A radio program titled The Man of the Streets was heard. Six weeks tests are set for Thursday and Friday.
Thomson reports Miss Mary Marcum of Centralia hosted by Miss Ruth Cooper over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Everett Eslinger of Morrison were guests Saturday night and Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs Will Griswold.
Ten pupils achieved perfect attendance for the second month including Joseph Geiger Alfred Geiger Marie Geiger Lucille Geiger Mary Miner Viola Miner Clara Belle Miner Maxine Aitken Vergil Aitken and Alice Jobe Harriett and Annabelle Aitken were absent due to illness The students enjoyed a Halloween program with games and refreshments while first graders made a family booklet and the third grade pursued spelling goals.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Kustes and son Tommy were guests Sunday of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Herbert Blodgett and family at Lee Center. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt spent Sunday in Clinton, guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Witt. Miss Prudence Graharing was a guest over the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Foltz in Savanna.
The Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association met last Thursday evening at the community house in Mt Carroll for a pot luck supper and a business session. Numerous local residents shared visits and attended gatherings at homes including Mt Carroll Argo Morrison Rock Falls and Polo with many families hosting guests and relatives.
The article extols chili sauce and catsup as versatile flavor enhancers for meats, casseroles, beans, and fish. It offers recipes including Sicilian style casserole with veal and pork, a gelatin mold using chili sauce, and serving tips for pot roast ham and pork chops. It also highlights baked beans in glass pots, salad dressings, and ways to store condiments for refrigerator use.
A poultry raiser speaks about worm infestations in flocks, urging immediate worming to improve growth and prevent losses. He notes neighboring thefts sparked concern but worm damage far exceeds theft impact, especially with wet weather and flies aiding worm spread.
Farmers discuss strategies to stockpile eggs for winter markets, aiming to stabilize prices and ensure supply as egg production shifts with seasonal demand. The notes reflect cautious optimism and resourceful barnyard planning.
The State Department of Public Health notes recurring pneumonia cases with July or August lows and November to May spikes. January to March deaths often reach 700 to 1,000 monthly. Early serum treatment can aid recovery for certain types, stressing prompt physician care.
The text discusses early pneumonia signs from a cold and urges bed rest when fever or weakness appears. It notes medical science aims to control pneumonia and the use of serum in some types. Illinois public health labs can test sputum to identify types for correct serum treatment. Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society approves these statements.
Mrs. Kathryn Bele Niles, a nutrition expert and head of consumer activities for the Seventh World's Poultry Congress, promotes an original method of bread dressing developed in Chicago. The recipe, to be used at the 1939 World's Poultry Congress, offers a standard dressing for a 12 to 16 lb turkey with butter onion and seasonings and includes variations such as adding finely chopped celery.
The recipe outlines preparing chestnuts by boiling six minutes then peeling, simmering tougher meat in hot water if needed, and mixing toasted nuts with mushrooms. It adds olives and uses butter for gentle cooking to finish the stuffing mix for a rich, savory result.
Unseasonably warm days and low Mlinois River water slow duck shooting in early mig ratory bird season. Sportsmen welcome longer open season and laxer rules and anticipate better flights from the north as a month remains. Our editor jokes about a basketball player whose wife had driblets. A girl on a bicycle handles curves on two wheels.
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