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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
6
The Navy promises pay, no living costs, and free entertainment for new enlistees. It offers uniforms worth 118 dollars and training in forty five trades. Eligible youths 17 or older can request the illustrated booklet Life in the U S Navy from the Navy Editor.
In Hardin County Illinois a steady stream of fluorspar moves by barge trains toward Pittsburgh steel furnaces and the Lake Michigan region for the aluminum sector. The ore travels via Ohio Mississippi Illinois rivers and even toward the Gulf. Defense needs drive repeated pulses as exploration for new supplies continues to ensure barge cargoes during and after the national emergency.
The piece notes that by publication time Illinois will boast 10,000 oil wells producing about 400,000 barrels per day, surpassing German oil access despite its control of eastern Europe. It compares Illinois output to Caucasus, Dutch East Indies totals, and explains glacial and wind deposits shaped Illinois soils and the presence of Canadian rocks across the state.
Chadwick residents shared social visits this weekend with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Robert Isenberger and their son Richard visited the Folk home in Polo on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wood joined supper guests at the George Knoess home. Mrs Freda Schreiner returned from Freeport where she stayed with Mrs Hattie Davis over Thanksgiving. Udell McRoberts from Janesville arrived to stay with his sister, Mrs Charles Lewis and family. Mr and Mrs Herman Daehler and family called on Ida Miller in Milledgeville.
Sunday afternoon visitors from Sterling include Mr and Mrs Herbert Crane and family. Thanksgiving guests at Rock Falls home of Mr and Mrs Frank Hawkins include Dr and Mrs A A Brand Mr and Mrs Harve Schreiner and Orval and Berneta Schneider of Mt Carroll. Other stops include Milledgeville Durand and Hubbard Oregon as families swap visits and attend weddings and services.
A long list of families in Rock Falls and surrounding towns hosted guests for Thanksgiving. Across Tampico Lena Clinton and Sterling visitors joined local hosts including the Andersons, the Freemans, the Huberts, the Imels, and numerous others for meals and weekend gatherings.
An Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee notice warns burns threaten infant lives. It lists common accident causes such as hot water, kettles, and unattended edges, explains first to third degree burns, and stresses prompt treatment and medical advice for any serious burn.
Mr and Mrs Allan Zugschwerdt and Mr and Mrs Arnold Roberts with sons visited in the Leo Bushman home at Mill edgeville. Mrs Frank B Engelking requests the Review change of address to 600 North 21st St Herrin Ill from 312 Crescent Court Louisville Ky.
Local families gathered for holiday meals and visits across Chadwick Savanna Lanark Freeport Sterling and Polo with names such as Almquist Hartman Soilenberger Smith Srome Muntean Spaulding Straub Weber Schreiner Edmonds Williams and Rosenberry mentioned among guests and receptions. Melvin Reinders departs soon for the army.
Thanksgiving guests in area homes include Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Lang at the Allen Penhack and Henry Rahn households. Delmar Lang and family also joined Henry Rahn and Clifton Spencer families for Sunday dinner. Monroe Alexander and family of Moline called on Harry Rick. Mrs. John Kratz visited Polo to see her daughter, Mrs. Frank Pentnack. Wayne Martin of Scott Field spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Martin.
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