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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
6
Chadwick merchants announce the Halloween parade and party on October 31 on Main Street with a 7 40 p m parade start preceded by a school band concert. Five age groups compete for prizes plus nickels for all entrants and window prizes from merchants.
Notice of claim day for the estate of Louella Gleason in Carroll County Illinois. December 1 1947 is the due date for filing claims without summons. Blaine L. Peck is administrator and Chas E Stuart is the attorney, 181 10-81c.
The Lanark Sunday Evening Club hosts Dr. Holland at 8 PM Sunday November 9 at the Lanark Methodist Church. He hosts the Little Brown Church of the Air on WLS Chicago and writes for The Prairie Farmer. Lanark Brethren cancel their Nov 9 service to hear him. A fourth major speaker is planned for November 23 with details forthcoming.
Thomson briefs note Wayne Ashby spent the weekend in Macomb and brought his wife home on return. Several families are listed as hosting or visiting relatives in Fulton Savanna and surrounding areas including the Kustes and Williams households. Local residents are also mentioned for home projects and weekend visits.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll and their sons David and Terry were dinner guests Sunday of his parents Mr and Mrs Rush Carroll. Mr and Mrs Orval Blackett were dinner guests Sunday of her mother Mrs Clara Tessman at Morrison.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Queck boerner of Chadwick and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Groharing hosted guests. Richard Bernard and Donnie were supper guests Sunday of Mrs. Queck boerner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dresbach and Mary Jean of Mt. Carroll.
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