Decoration Day Committees Chosen for 1933 Observances
W J Carlin Carl Smith and Wm Warwick general committee chosen May 30 1932 to arrange Memorial Services and Decoration Day program for 1933 met at W J Carlin's office Tuesday and appointed committees Memorial services at Congregational church May 28 8 00 Rev C V Lanius to deliver sermon. Chorister to arrange music. Committee for Decoration Day May 30 Speaker Carl Smith Instrumental music E C Baker Flags L E Nash Flowers Mrs Ella Rook Mrs Bells Bucklew Miss Ruth Dennis Ed Binkley Finance Chas C Hoyt Transportation of flowers and decoration of graves Aldo Kemp In charge of Chili cemetery C E Worrell Transportation to Bowen cemetery Frank Mahar A Z Scott Geo Lessman C B Kemble Program to appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Carlin
Carl Smith
Wm. Warwick
Congregational Church
C. V. Lanius
E. C. Baker
L. E. Nash
Flowers
Ella Rook
Bells Bucklew
Ruth Dennis
Ed Binkley
Chas. C. Hoyt
Aldo Kemp
Chili Cemetery
C. E. Worrell
Bowen Cemetery
Frank Mahar
A. Z. Scott
Geo. Lessman
C. B. Kemble
Did You Ever Stop to Think by Edson R Wait
In tough business times raw material producers suffer most unless the material is essential and scarce. The author notes commodities decline during downturns, but such exhaustion should not trouble the current generation as oil and coal will eventually be replaced by future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R. Wait
State Tightens Up on Gas Tax Collections
The state requires refunds for gasoline taxes to be supported by purchase tickets for all gasoline bought. The Division of Motor Fuel Tax cites tax evasion findings and says refunds must exclude fuel used in autos and trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Hancock County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
J. M. Braude
H S students win honors in district contest
The Bowen bookkeeping team of Helen Kesterson Virginia Powell and Lenore Smith won first place in the district contest at Carthage. Powell had the highest individual score with Kesterson second and Smith tied for third. The Bowen typing team finished second and the shorthand team also placed second though not advancing. The district winners advance to the Macomb sectional on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kesterson
Virginia Powell
Lenore Smith
Carthage
Bowen
Biggsville
Hamilton
Big
Macomb
Park caretaker appointed for Liberty Park
Alvin Witt has been named caretaker of Liberty Park by the park commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Witt
Park Commissioners
Liberty Park
Grade School Program Delights Parishioners Thursday Night
The Christian church overflowed as grade school pupils from little tots to eighth graders performed songs dances plays and instrumental numbers in costumes. The program showcased musical training benefiting the students with rhythm harmony and public appearance training. A free will offering collected about $8.00.
Newly Elected Village Officers Assume Duties
A special village board meeting at Alexander Lumber Co. installs April 18 election officials. Ray Gooding becomes mayor succeeding J. T. Cox, Geo. Peterson takes over as treasurer from L. E. Nash, O. A. Amen succeeds Frank Robertson as marshal, and trustees are Leslie Cain R. C. Harrison and O. H. Johnson. Johnson is a incumbent, Cain and Harrison replace A. Z. Scott and Ira Smith. The board plans to meet again next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lumber Co
Ray Gooding
J. T. Cox
Geo. Peterson
L. E. Nash
O. A. Amen
Frank Robertson
Leslie Cain
R. C. Harrison
O. H. Johnson
Johnson
Cain
Mr. Harrison
A. Z. Scott
Ira Smith
Roosevelt declares U S off gold standard
President Roosevelt announced the United States is off the gold standard in a move aimed at controlled inflation. The decision sparked a frantic rally in grain and stock markets as traders reacted to the shift and potential broader global implications.
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Roosevelt
U. S
United States
Thompson backs two cent postage rate
Representative Chester Thompson of Illinois announces support for reducing first class mail from three to two cents. The plan is gaining strength in both House and Senate with hopes for passage in a special session. Proponents argue the lower rate would boost postal revenue and curb private trucking by large businesses and mail order houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Thompson
Illinois
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Two Newborns Reported in Local Families This Week
Mr and Mrs Emil Sherrick welcomed a son on Sunday April 23 at Blessing hospital in Quincy. The couple previously have a daughter. Mr and Mrs Chester Thompson of Chili announces a daughter born Tuesday April 25.
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Emil Sherrick
Blessing Hospital
Quincey
Chester Thompson
Chili
Bowen Chronicle Subscriptions During Bank Closure
Bowen Chronicle offers a club rate for 5 new subscriptions at $1.00 each during Bowen State Bank closure. Subscriptions must be bought in groups of 5 or more and brought in before bank opening.
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Bowen State Bank
Bowen Chronicle
Chili Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Change
Sunday School at 10 a m with no morning preaching due to a minister's meeting in Heisman. Evening services will be held at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisman
Augusta High School Board to Economize
The Augusta High School board elected Fred Beard as president and Albert Berg as superintendent for the next term. They plan to cut the teaching staff by adding more periods and reducing salaries, including lowering the superintendent’s pay from 2000 to 1500 dollars to keep costs within income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta High School
Fred Beard
Albert Berg
Augusta Community High School
Teachers Hired for Golden and Nearby Schools
Miss Helen Wilkey will teach the intermediate room at Golden next year after prior terms at West Point. Mrs. Bess Randall is re employed at Mt. Pleasant in Houston township, with Myrl Foltz to teach Glenwood, and Glen Taylor re employed at Locust Grove. Floyd Stillwell returns to Washington southeast of Bowen, Maxine Steiner of Loraine to Star south of Bowen, and Edith Stillwell begins another term at the east of Augusta school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wilkey
Golden
Wilkey
West Point
Bess Randall
Mt. Pleasant
Houston Township
Myrl Foltz
Glenwood
Glen Taylor
Locust Grove School
Floyd Stillwell
Washington
Bowen
Maxine Steiner
Loraine
Star School
Edith Stillwell
Augusta
Assembly of God West Point to host nightly revival
Rev. Smith of Granite City leads special services in West Point Illinois each night at 8 p m. April 30 closes the series with no service that day and resumes May 7. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School 9 45 Morning worship 11 00 Children’s Meeting 7 00 Evening service 7 45. Everyone welcome.
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West Point
Illinois
W. E. Wood
Rev. Smith
Granite City
Ill
Thomas Unbelief Sermon at Lutheran Service
Lutheran church services at Congregational church at 11 a m feature a sermon titled Thomas Unbelief Concerning Christs Resurrection. Sunday School follows at 11 45 a m with emphasis on the resurrection as proof of Jesus as the eternal Son of God and the Redeemer.
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Congregational Church
Thomas
Christ
God
J. R. Westphal
Horner Highway proposed to honor Governor Horner
The News Bureau in Springfield reports a drive in Sangamon County to rename the Springfield to New Salem highway the Horner Highway. Backed by Horner Clubs and Democratic groups the move requires State Highway Department action and has support from Director Kingery. Some question the idea of memorials to living politicians as Governor Horner enters his fourth month in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sangamon County
New Salem
Horner Clubs
State Highway Department
Kingery
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Horner
Illinois
Seniors Guests of Heslep at Augusta Theater
Members of the high school senior class are invited as guests of the Heslep theatre in Augusta for Saturday night showing of Vanity Fair.
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Augusta
Tulips In Bloom At Mrs Dickhut Home
Two large tulip beds at the home of Mrs. Walter Dickhut are now in full bloom. They are very beautiful in coloring and size.
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Walter Dickhut
M. E. Randall Dies Sudden Death in Car
The community is stunned by the sudden death of 68 year old M. E. Randall found slumped over the wheel of his car in a ditch near the old Allen place. Coroner Frazee ordered an inquest and funeral arrangements were set, with sons Chellis and Claude among survivors.
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M. E. Randall
Frazee
Carthage
George Peterson
Randall
Chellis
Claude
Beardstown
Illinois
Laura Miles
van Nyes
Calif
Robert Wilson
Augusta
Missouri banks liquidated pay 24 percent to depositors
A report on 265 closed Missouri banks shows total deposits of the banks and that $10,501,608 was paid to depositors, representing 24 percent of the amounts on deposit when the institutions closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Governor Horner Signs Banking Appropriation Bill
Governor Horner signed senate bill 402 an emergency appropriation of 100000 to the state auditor for the administration of banking laws. The bill was introduced by Senator Stuttle Litchfield.
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Horner
Stuttle
Litchfield
Bowen State Bank Eyes Quick Reopening After Waiver Bill
Following the Bruer bill and strong banking cooperation, Bowen State Bank nears reopening. About 90 percent of depositors are waived, with a few holding out. The new emergency law allows waiving deposits with 75 percent approval, while full 100 percent waiver remains favored to safeguard the community as rural banks prepare for The New Deal.
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Bowen State Bank
Senate
House
Card of Thanks for Bert Willard Family
The family of Bert Willard expresses sincere thanks for flowers and sympathy and thanks the Bowen Masons and friends who attended the funeral.
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Bert Willard
Bowen Masons
Beautiful Rock Garden at Bowen Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartman create a large rock garden featuring a central concrete wall shaped like Illinois, surrounded by a water trench with goldfish, then a outer wall representing North America, and a mound of stones and shells with flowers. The arrangement depicts North America and Illinois in proper positions.
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Charles Hartman
Bowen
Illinois
North America
Little Clod Hopper Delights at Opera House Run
The three act play The Little Clod Hopper drew full houses on Friday and Saturday with many turned away. Little Theatre Club members directed the production. Mrs Loyd Schieferdicker led this show. Performances featured singing and instrumental interludes, and community support for future free programs was noted.
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Opera House
Little Theatre Club
Loyd Schieferbecker
Herman Duden
Hubert Myers
Frank Baker
Busy Bee Club Meeting Includes Puzzle Projects
The Busy Bee Club gathered Thursday afternoon April 20 with Gramay Griffitts. All members except three attended along with visitors Vera Copelan Zelma Copelan and Mrs John Hays. They visited and worked on a jig saw puzzle and enjoyed butter scotch pie doughnuts and coffee. The next meeting will be an afternoon gathering with Mrs Wm Harrison on May 4.
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Busy Bee Club
Gramay Griffitts
Vera
Zelma Copelan
John Hays
Wm. Harrison
Nashs Surprise 35th Wedding Anniversary Home
A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Nash on April 24 to surprise them on their 35th wedding anniversary. Milby Cannon bought the L. E. Nash home for $2,000 in the southwest part of town yesterday. Earl Worrell and Miss Maude L. Lines were married in Quincy yesterday afternoon. Miss Merle Willard, a student at Macomb, visited home over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Nash
Wabash Railroad Company
Bowen
Harry Marsh
Peoria
Order of Mystic Shriners
Garrell Cannon
Milby Cannon
L. E. Nash
Earl Worrell
Maude L. Lines
Quincy
Merle Willard
Macomb
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Offerings
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by John R Veach with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Communion observed at morning service The Ladies Aid urges support for the church budget Sunday School attendance was 177 last week aiming for 200 Easter missionary offering for Bowen Golden charge totaled 26 19 and was sent to the conference treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Veach
Epworth
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bowen-Golden
Snoopers target sales and beer tax enforcement jobs
Republican leaders say Democrats can cut 2000 jobs from the present payrolls without reducing patronage as many snoopers will be assigned to enforce the sales tax and beer tax. Former federal prohibition agents are said to be pursuing the beer snooping positions.
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Prohibition
Persecuted Races and Religious Sects of Other Days
A historical survey from early Christian times to Armenian episodes recounted in a Sunday Chicago Herald and Examiner weekly feature. It traces wholesale massacres and the fate of persecuted groups across eras with a focus on religious strife.
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J. Ory Weekly
Next
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Perry man Bert Willard dies after accidental gun wound
Bowen friends recall Bert Willard 51 of Perry Missouri who served as night watchman at Perry post office. He was wounded when the revolver slipped from his belt and fired at the door, later dying at Levering hospital. Survived by two sons Bud and Clyde and daughter Gertrude. funeral held in Perry with Bowen Masons in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Bert Willard
Perry
Willard
Levering Hospital
Missouri
Bud
Hannibal
Clyde
Kansas City
Gertrude
Supreme Court Delays Ruling on 3 Percent Sales Tax
The Illinois Supreme Court adjourned its April term without ruling on the constitutionality of the 3 percent sales tax law. A Quincy Herald Whig analysis outlines how funds would be distributed within counties if the law stands, noting distribution depends on pupil counts and that money is controlled by the state finance department and disbursed to county treasurers with district endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Supreme Court
Quincy Herald Whig
Supreme Court
State Finance Department
O. K
Birthday Dinner Honoring Miss Yarnell Surprise Remembered
Mr and Mrs Mark Parsons hosted a Sunday dinner for Miss Elizabeth Yarnell, with Mr and Mrs Alfred Bashen M G Yarnell and Lee Shar row and family attending. The gathering was arranged as a surprise for Miss Yarnell in honor of her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Parsons
Alfred Bashen
Elizabeth Yarnell
M. G. Yarnell
Lee Sharrow
Miss Yarnell
Tonsils Removed from A G Stull in Augusta Hospital
A G Stull was taken to Augusta hospital Tuesday for tonsil removal after months of heart trouble. Doctors hope the operation will reduce infection sources and aid his recovery. His condition after surgery was as good as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Stull
Augusta Hospital
Stull
Mrs Emma Smith Relocates Near Roseville
Mrs Emma Smith moved from the Norris house in the least part of town on Tuesday to a new place near Roseville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Smith
Norris
Vr Place
Roseville
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H. S
Thompson
Chili Presbyterian Church
Augusta High School Board
Assembly OF God
Lutheran Church
Carol V. Lanius
Rosville
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