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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
3
A fragmented pass through a New England school scene recounts Thanksgiving customs and family moments. A pupil describes meals, turkey preparations, and lessons shaping a holiday mindset as the week narrows to the feast.
Milledgeville and Franklin area families hosted and visited relatives during a long list of Sunday and early week gatherings. Names include Wallis Nl Vs Allan Zupschwerdt, Leo Bushman, Chas Barnhart, Chas Suctot, and many others at homes across the region, with multiple extended family meals noted.
Spurgeon Harter and Kahler organize a winter rink on the gust west field beside the old schoolhouse, tapping hydrant supply for ice. Trustees promise use of water and lighting while charges and admission remain undecided, with preparations ongoing and a potential two week readiness.
Descendants of Daniel H Guiles plan a family dinner Sunday November 28 to mark D H Curley’s 4th birthday anniversary in Pennsylvania. Curley long a prominent local farmer and village timber figure, lived in the area for decades and has two children Edgar Sich of Morrison and Charles Curley of Chilwick, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Erm Bahut hosted aSmilty dinner at their home honoring two guests birthdays Es Barnhart and Phyllis Kradle. Guests included By o and Mrs MT vin Queckboerner and family, Mr l and Mrs Philip Kradle and family, and John Queckboerne. Roscoe Dial Laughter Cal Hreenawalt and daughter spent Sunday in Dubuque at the M J Mille home.
Distorted OCR notes show churches preparing to depart for Florida within days. Mentions Trinity Lane church, Hope Evangel, and Fair Haven with sermons and services highlighted, indicating a regional religious gathering and travel plans amid scattered, garbled text.
A Saturday bridal event honors Visors Gaigenbich and Poly ove ee with attendees including Mrs Judd Sobeuniti and Mary May Henry Dachier. Daughters Laura, Ariss, Dor Me Anhiser, and Kather are mentioned among guests and family.
Ramah Chapter held a Tuesday evening installation of officers with members and guests present. Named officers included John O Reeh as associate conductress and Mis Charles Tal as associate conductress, along with Chaplain Crystal Rihn, marshal Eva Schrei ner, and other posts. Several installing and ceremonial officers were announced, with visiting and local members in attendance over the weekend.
A group of Coideel men attended the funeral at the home of Sheehy of Dixon Monday afternoon. Those present included several local residents and family members. The service was held in a respectful manner with condolences offered by attendees.
Messy OCR notes report Chadwick brief items from a home gathering on a Sunday. Names include Reynolds Bloyer, Geo Schreanet, and Mrs Schuey. The long fragment references guests, visits, and local chatter with scattered place names and dates, but many lines are garbled.
A baby boy was born Monday morning at St Francis Hospital to Mr and Mrs Trond Tanty. Both mother and child are reported in good condition.
The community Christmas event scheduled by the Chadwick club shows a date change to December 18 for the program. The issue notes plans for candy distribution, street lighting, and committee appointments to oversee decorations and other yearend activities with efforts aimed at supporting the Chadwick library and Main Street improvements.
Opesette style school pageant planned by grade pupils for Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. About 1011 students expected to participate in songs and acting with local townspeople attending. Tickets priced at five and twenty five cents.
Members of the Woman's Club voted to donate ten dollars to Chadwell Library and several books from their collection. The next meeting will host a Christmas program at Mrs ID Spearman's home with Mrs JD Kereh and others assisting.
The text lists multiple couples and individuals visiting different households in a social circuit. It mentions Ma and Mis Itwbut Gouson Maou Vis Hany Segunite Miss Maran Gerson of ind Robert Schremer, Mr and Mis Break tute of Sivanny, Vooomnd Mis Don Trylor, Mis Andrew Milt, Mrs Genre Yimin, Phinkwwik cabine gatas in Anthony Dancknan home, Ban Haven Vi and Vis San Hamm inn ahior Halen of Ceurith, and visits to the Lous Shonda danny Pineschowerds home and Ed Mest home with Don Btoad.
Chadwick Review, led by Mrs WH Coyle, reports fundraising progress for Red Cross Armistice day drive. The paper earned multiple state honors including second place for best self advertisement and first for best local display, editorial, feature story, and news story in the 1937 Illinois state contest.
Mr and Mrs Howard Imel and others hosted and visited across Chadwick Clinton and Cordova. Families including Mackey Olson Stansell Meyer and Wartin shared Sunday and weekend hospitality at various homes with Peters Holm Johnson and Olson among the listed hosts and guests.
The local high school forms the Pepsters, a 15 member organized cheering section to back the basketball team at all home games. President Jean Selneinen, sponsor Eva Ul Lou, and cheerleaders Charlotte Schemer and Emily Ann Harter lead the group with aims of wholehearted community support throughout the season.
George Daehler has been ill for three weeks and is improving. Mildred Straub has had an appendicitis episode since last Thursday. Vickey Rose Spinka, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Spinka, is improving from a recent illness.
Chadwick grade and high schools will close Wednesday evening for the Thanksgiving holidays and will not re open until Monday. Most teachers plan to visit their homes for the vacation.
Maggie Bradway and Frank J Mile were united in marriage November 18 at the Maquoketa Methodist church with Rev H H Dull officiating The bride wore wine chiffon velvet with gold accessories The groom wore a dark suit Attendants were Mrs Chas Suche Chadwick and Mrs John Roderick Milledgeville The couple will live on a Milledeeville area farm and receive best wishes from friends and relatives.
The Truth Seekers class of the Lutheran church will hold a Christmas meeting on Wednesday December 15 in the church rooms. Mrs H B Zusch schwerdt hosted the previous gathering where Grace Plank of Lanark spoke on The Madonna. Packing a Nachusa Orphanage box was planned with J Smith and L L B Spencer in charge of arrangements and refreshments organized by Charles Dal Loms Zug schwerdt and Maiv Kradle.
In honor of her husband, Mrs Don Taylor hosted a party at her home Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Shaner and family of near Lanark, Mr and Mrs Alvin Schneider and family, Miss Edna Dewel of Mt Carroll, Chas Dauphin of Savanna, and Mr and Mrs Chas Dewel of Lanark. Games followed by refreshments.
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