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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
11
The column muses on a traditional Thanksgiving, prayer, and gratitude amid money worries. It notes Chadwick’s Red Cross support, early Christmas goods, a squash record debate, high school basketball opener against Carroll, Morrison ice rink plans, and winter skating as community life shifts with season.
Charles Sucher is in considerable pain from what is believed to be an abscess on the jaw. He is on doctors' leave and the growth appears to be yielding under treatment.
Jess Plumer severed the cord of his left thumb while butchering at home on Saturday. Dr. Calkins attended him and he was taken to Freeport where the wound was spliced and bandaged. He is reported suffering no ill effects.
The Francés Shimer school presents an unusually fine series of entertainment for Mt Carroll and nearby towns. Five programs feature popular acts and diverse high class entertainment including Ellenor Cook folk songs in costume, Cofer-Miller players in The Merchant Gentleman, Fred Wise tenor, Gloria Hollister lecture With Beetle in Bermuda, and the Liege String Quartet imported from Europe for this season.
Don Harris the only Chadwick banker to attend the Carroll County Bankers federation gathering at Mt. Carroll last Wednesday. A Glen View hotel supper followed by a discussion on six phases of the National Credit Corporation led by Mt. Carroll members. Milledgeville high school phonulture class offered an entertaining demonstration guided by instructor Cozzens and farm adviser Roske.
Mrs. Carl Haag, admitted to Freeport hospital Tuesday evening, shows great improvement after a sudden health downturn caused by long standing diabetes. Husband was summoned as she faced a crisis, yet she recovered and appears on the road to health.
Mrs William Guinther of ArgoFa fell down cellar steps at Mrs Ola Weber's home Wednesday evening sustaining head and wrist wounds and possible internal injuries. She was visiting Chadwick friends and went to call on Mrs Weber. a doctor attended her and she remained at the Weber residence overnight.
Lutheran I missionary circle members will serve the lunch at the Hiram George sale on Monday December 7. Bills show Argo Fa ladies were to serve but a date change shifted the assignment.
The Mauresse Theatre presents The Front Page for Thanksgiving showing Thursday through Saturday. Producer Howard Hughes paid 125000 dollars for the screen rights. The film depicts press life with irony and drama. Majestic Theatre screens Bad Girl with Sally Billers and James Dunn Sunday through Tuesday. Both are billed as 4 star pictures with a Sunday matinee option.
Chadwick notes list visits and gatherings including Martin Sturmer and his mother Lena Sturmer, the Twentieth Century Club meeting with Mrs S J Smith, and guests Zennie Roderick of Rockford. Families from Chicago Milledgeville Dixon Savanna and Butte listed among weekend visitors and teachers.
The soliciting committee for a Christmas candy gift to be given on Dec 11 announces that all contributions will be cheerfully received. Members will ask business men but others are invited to give.
A special program under Curtis Nauigu will be presented at Hope Church Sunday evening by the Young People. The program includes song by Congregation, readings by Miss Mary Taylor and Mrs. Schreiner, a duet by Thelma and Alberta Parkinson, vocal solos, and readings with announcements and offertory. Also Milledgeville School Children Given Toxoid Monday with second shot planned in a week.
Mt Carroll resident Mrs Ella Spealman visited Mrs Lee Emyre while Miss Ione Clarke of Mendota spent the weekend with Chadwick friends. Ramah chapter OBE S met Tuesday. Mrs Morris Kipnis was a Chadwick visitor Friday. Many Chadwick folks attended I N Evans last rites in Milledgeville. Rev Collina and Dr Packard of Lanark called in Chadwick. Hiram George was a Chadwick business caller Monday. Mrs Spurgeon Harter hosted the Amico club Friday. Esther Mortensen will spend Thanksgiving with Maquoketa folks. Mr and Mrs Freece Senneff and others attended Mrs Jerry Wentling funeral in Dixon Saturday.
O H Ima Imel underwent gallstone surgery at Chadwick in Oman on Saturday afternoon at Freeport hospital. Dr A A Calkins performed the operation with a reportedly excellent result. Local party members led by Charles Harris saw Imel earlier that day before his condition worsened and he required transport to Freeport for treatment.
Friends report Lawrence Newcomer recovering well from an emergency appendicitis operation at St Frances hospital in Freeport last week. The appendix was gangrenous and his condition was serious for a few days. Mr and Mrs D E Graham and Mr and Mrs William Beattis, nearby Lanark, were Freeport visitors last week. Miss Florance Hartman hosted Catherine and Margaret Fritz, Margaret Carson and Helen Spence of Mt Carroll at her home Tuesday evening.
Jerry Wentling, longtime resident of Havasu, dies after a long illness. Born in a small town, he raised a family and worked in local service roles. Family and friends remember his dedication and community involvement during the wake and funeral arrangements.
The Board of Sunervi at Car roll County Illinois will meet in special session at the Court House in Mt Carroll on Tuesday December 25 1981 at 10 o'clock am Bills to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk by December 1931 W K Watson Clerk.
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