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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
5
The weekly calendar lists services at Wikubiesk pV CuELS meeting at WF servicesmG. A special prayer service and week of prayer and praise on Wednesday evening at 7:10. Morning worship at 10:30, evening service at 7:00, with Sunday school at 10:30. German service noted with no Luther League services.
Ordinance No. 169 calls for a December 1 1941 special election in Chadwick Carroll County Illinois to decide a five thousand five hundred dollar water supply bond issue for fire protection and inhabitants use. Polls open 6 AM close 5 PM Officials named include Demmon Isenhart Emn yre Tomman Spinka Frank. The measure approved October 19 1951 by Village President H L Spearman and Village Clerk L A Frank. Dr Preston Bradley hosts radio Round Table on WM AQ Chicago offering commentary on current issues and public concerns.
A public gathering at Chadwick Community Hall will invite all Fairhaven township residents to discuss two matters. Supervisor Adam Heinze will explain the pauper law and its local impact, and report finances as the township considers a spring bond issue to fund road repairs after recent floods.
Mrs J E Humbert entertained a bridge party at her home Saturday in honor of weekend guests Mrs T C Beckmire of Alma Wisconsin and Miss Regina Beckmire of Highland Park. Bridge was at two tables with Mrs Oavar Dahler taking high score.
Postmaster John E Humbert was among forty northern Illinois postmasters visiting Dixon as guests of Postmaster John E Moyer, president of the Minors Postmasters association. They dined with Kiwanis members, then toured the city by auto. Evanston’s Postmaster William J Hamilton spoke on Illinois historic and scenic spots using colored slides.
A storm washed out many bridges and culverts but most are now passable Supervisor Adam Teinze reports culvert north of cemetery bridge filled in Adolph Coden bridge repaired and big hill hole fixed planned repairs to Hoffman and Hartman bridges proceed with Hartman noting work on Hoffman ahead. Local residents noted travel resumes with minor closures cleared.
Bert Isenhart born January 24 1872 died October 11 1931. He married Mina Lewis in 1902 and they had seven children two of whom preceded him. He joined the Evangelical church in 1887 and remained a faithful member. He leaves a widow one son Ray Isenhart of Chadwick four daughters Mabel Mrs Chas Schuman Sterling Eltha Mrs Phillips Helen Mrs Glen Wolfley Milledgeville Ada Mrs Floyd Wolfley Chadwick ten grandchildren two brothers Roy Isenhart Kingston Mo Earl Leenfall Far Haven two sisters Lulu Mrs Harry Imel Fair Haven and Mae Isenhart Andersen Ind. Funeral was held Wednesday October 14 at the Main Haven church with burial in the cemetery there. Rev Fehr Rock Grove officiated.
Mrs. Harvey Zugehwerdt and Mrs. Harry Carbaugh hosted a bridge luncheon at the Zugschwerdt home on Thursday afternoon. Twenty guests attended five tables of bridge with a 1 pm three course luncheon, decor featuring orange and yellow flowers and color coordinated place cards and cups.
Flood damage at Hansen corners Route 78 is being repaired this week by state crews. A week ago Saturday the creek overflowed and washed out the graveled approach to the cement. Four teams worked Tuesday placing wire netting and willows to prevent further erosion.
Mrs. Bdorotha Colliflower of Milledgeville was guest of honor at a shower held Tuesday by the Queen Esther class of Hope Sunday school at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Emyre. Class members and teacher Mrs. Charles Spearman delivered gifts and attended the event.
Chadwick reports Mr and Mrs J E Gnagey of Milledgeville and Mr and Mrs Paul Gnagey of Orangeville with Miss Evelyn Gnagey dining at Lero Gnageys home. Elizabeth Waters and daughter Rose return from Chicago visits with Berlovec and Layer families. Arlene Queckboerner worked at the post office Tuesday during a postmaster meeting in Dixon.
Notice is given that Chadwick Village will hold a special election on December 187, 1981 to decide if bonds for water supply for fire protection and village use will be issued. The votes, open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., concern Ordinance 168 approving $5500 in water bonds and tax levies to repay principal and interest. L. A. Frank, Village Clerk.
H L Spealman was appointed to oversee credit slips for transients to obtain meals, with instructions to direct hobos or beggars to him for food and shelter. Also, a Halloween party is planned at Honberger school on Oct 29, with a special program for the evening.
About 26 Chadwick Commercial Club members met at Buley Cafe to discuss hiring a night watchman for Chadwick. Mayor H L Spearman urged a regular route and time clock with village and merchants sharing $80 monthly, plus clock costs of $49.50 and fixtures. Debates covered funding, patrol coverage, and citizen support, with a committee appointed to approach merchants.
Chadwick scouts will attend the county court of honor at Lanark on Monday evening November 2 in connection with a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. The high school hosted the event where Scout badges were awarded for the first time in the county. Arrangements include use of the Shimer swimming pool from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
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