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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
5
A prepared list of men and women from York Township serving in the United States armed forces is under compilation. The Review requests corrections additions and notices of rank advancements to complete and update the roll.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals with ranks and branches including U S Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard and WAAC, plus Seabees and Navy personnel. The long roll features many named soldiers sailors and officers across joint services with no accompanying actions or dates.
From Boxer Rebellion to Japanese invasion the Galt couple spent 45 years in China as Congregational missionaries. Dr Galt led North China College and helped found Yenching University while Mrs Galt taught music and joined him in interment and repatriation aboard the Gripsholm. Archbp Spellman urged support for missions as war strains aid both spiritual and material needs.
The American Bible Society reports its fourth year of wartime relief distributing 4,250,843 Scripture volumes including 51,102 New Testaments to U.S. armed forces and Merchant Marine. Over half a million books reached prisoners of war and civilians in Europe. A three way altar at U S Naval Hospital St Albans is installed in a new 300 seat chapel for Protestant Catholic and Jewish services.
Chadwick Lodge No 867 A F and A M will conduct annual officer elections at the next regular meeting on the first Tuesday evening in December. The news also notes social visits and travels of local residents including Miss Phyllis Harris a UW Madison student who underwent an appendectomy, and various hospitality gatherings at Clinton and with families in the area.
Chadwick high's basketball team defeated Pearl City 43 to 22 in the season opener Tuesday night. Coble led Chadwick with 14 points, Weber added 12, Roberts 11 for Pearl City. reserves also played a close 16-15 contest. Next game: Chadwick vs Prophetstown on Dec. 5. small crowd, hopeful start to a promising season.
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