Shower Honors Miss Gladys McClintock Bride Elect
Miss Gladys McClintock to wed Leonard Glenn as friends hosted a green and white kitchen shower at Miss Beatrice Kimble’s home. Western Union telegram announced the engagement. gifts filled a decorated love boat while games provided amusement and prize went to Mrs. Barnard Nash. Attendees included Mesdames Nash, Faler, Glenn, McClintock, Willard and Misses Hays Speers Stillwell Kemble Faler Ginnis Veach Sharrow Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Kimble
Heber Jackson
Miss Kimble
Gladys McClintock
Leonard Glenn
Cootie
Barnard Nash
Western Union
Mesdames Barnard Nash
Richard Faler
Milo Glenn
Geo. McClintock
Harold Willard
Misses Maxine Hays
Lucille Speers
Edith Stillwell
Jean Kemble
Betty Faler
Carlene McGinnis
Maude Veach
Vera Sharrow
Rosalie Glenn
Assembly of God West Point Announcement
W E Wood pastor invites all to attend services on Sunday August 13 with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Children’s meeting at 7 and evening service at 7 30 A Bible study on August 16 at 8 00 will cover Personal Evangelism Full cordial invitation extended to area residents and visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Illinois
W. E. Wood
Bird Carving by Donald Cunningham On Display
Donald Cunningham, a young hobbyist, spent his vacation carving a saw for cutting birds and animals. His collection is on display at Francis Cossart's service station and the public is invited to inspect it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cunningham
Francis Cossart
Potsy and Stu Clark Head Homecoming in Carthage
Carthage residents hear that Potsy Clark will attend the homecoming week of August 21 to 27 and will coach at Vincennes Indiana August 14 to 19. Stu Clark plans to attend after hosting a Las Vegas New Mexico coaches’ seminar. The pair are famed former Carthage high school athletes and will appear in the oldtimers baseball game during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Stu
Potsy Clark
Potsy
Chicago
Vincennes
Ind
Las Vegas
N. M
Carthage High School
Government aids farmers while urging lower production
The article notes a government push to hire farmers to leave land idle to reduce surplus, while spending billions on dams, levees, seeds, and agricultural programs. It observes wide state funding for colleges and advisors to boost production, creating an apparent inconsistency as farmers are paid to cut output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blandinsville
Busy Bee Club Holds Picnic at Covert Home
The Busy Bee Club gathered at Jesse Covert's home Sunday evening July 30 with forty nine members present. They spent the evening visiting and playing games and had plenty to eat. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Ray Copelan on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Jesse Covert
Ray Copelan
Eight Pound Daughter for Slaters in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Irving Slater of Chicago became parents to an eight pound daughter named Barbara Lee born Wednesday August 2. A daughter arrived last week to Mr and Mrs John Gaudschaal of Bowen at Blessing hospital in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Slater
Chicago
Barbara Lee
John Gaudschaal
Bowen
Blessing Hospital
Quincy
Liberty Loan posters successor NRA emblem energizes public
Analyzing the new blue eagle with NRA letters and We Do Our Part motto, the piece notes the National Recovery Administration seeks to influence business through public opinion. It argues the president lacks formal power to force wage deals, yet mass support and boycotts push codes, with Roosevelt backed by press and chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
NRA
National Recovery Administration
Roosevelt
Illinois Sales Tax Rules Clarified by Finance Department
The state finance department releases rules on the 2 percent sales tax affecting businesses. Exemptions exist for artists, and certain repairs. tax applies to materials sold to repairers. Printing plants using their own supplies are not taxed on printed matter. fed taxes are not deductible from sales tax, and feed for market livestock is exempt while feed for non marketed stock is taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Department of Finance
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Year-End Appeal
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with John R Veach as superintendent Worship services at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Communion observed in the morning The Finance Committee urges full church support to meet current year obligations and fund the coming year The Standard Bearers meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the church Pastor Carol V Lanius reports the announcements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Veach
Picnic Supper Honors Visitor From California
A picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hudson near Stillwell honored Lloyd Horney of La Crescenta California who was visiting. Guests contributed dishes for a bountiful meal followed by a social evening. Present were Dean Oakman with sons Harold and Billy Camp Point Mrs Ray Robertson near Big Neck Hamill Robison Earnest James and Leslie Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Hudson
Stillwell
Lloyd Horney
la Crescenta
Calif
Dean Oakman
Harold and
Billy
Camp Point
Ray Robertson
Big Neck
Hamill Robison
Earnest James
Leslie Cain
Hancock County Barbers Draft NRA Code Sets Rates and Hours
The Hancock County barbers issued a voluntary NRA code to govern county shops. Effective Monday August 14, the plan sets haircuts at 35 cents and shaves at 15 cents with hours from 8 am to 7 pm weekdays and 8 am to 10 pm Saturdays, pending NRA approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Carthage
Denver Woman Laid to Rest in Moss Ridge
Jennie Florence Butler born February 11 1877 in Denver daughter of Henry J and Ella Ramsey Butler died August 2 1933 after months of illness Funeral services were held at her Denver home conducted by Rev W A Taylor and she was buried in Moss Ridge Cemetery Carthage. Her life centered in Denver with education at Eureka College and Christian University Canton Missouri and service in the Christian church and missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Florence Butler
Henry J. and
Ella Ramsey Butler
Enoch Ramsey
Jennie
Ramsey
Denver
Eureka College
Christian University
Canton
Missionary Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Denver Christian Church
W. A. Taylor
Moss Ridge Cemetery
Carthage
National Recovery Act sweeps the country headline
The National Recovery Act launched by President Roosevelt on July 27 aims to lift wages, reduce hours, and create new jobs. It covers all businesses with blue eagle posters appearing nationwide, promising up to a 20 percent pay rise for small towns under 2500 people and urging public patronage of N R A sign businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Bowen
Dinner honors Mrs Switzer and daughter in Quincy
A group of relatives shared dinner in the basement of a Christian church Sunday honoring Mrs Clyde Switzer from Visalia California and her daughter who have spent the past two months in Quincy. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Motter Mr and Mrs John Stambach and Jack Mrs Sarah Cecil Mrs Ida Hermann and Mary Spona of Quincy and Mr and Mrs Willard George of Stillwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Clyde Switzer
Visalia
Calif
Joe Motter
John Stambach
Jack
Sarah Cecil
Ida Hermann
Mary Sponamore
Quincy
Willard George
Stillwell
Carl Carpenter to Visit Bowen Relatives
Carl C. Carpenter plans a six week Bowen visit with his mother Mrs. Lillie Carpenter and sister Mrs. F. L. Poling arriving about August 15 by motor from Glendale California. He will travel via a Century of Progress enroute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Carpenter
Bowen
Lillie Carpenter
F. L. Poling
Glendale
Calif
Mrs Henry Denham Returns From Canada Trip
Mrs Henry Denham and her daughter Ruth arrived home Friday after a six weeks motor trip to Canada. They visited Mrs J L Duprau and son Carl Denham during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Denham
Ruth
Canada
Chili Presbyterian Church Weekday Services Announced
Chili Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 11 a.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. services held each evening during the week starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili Presbyterian Church
Centennial Week Features Planned at Carthage Park
In Carthage Hancock County hosts Education Day Institute at the courthouse park on Tuesday August 22 with addresses by Wm. Rainey Bennett and Judge C. J. Scofield. A pet parade, band events, and a modern and old fashioned concert fill the day and several days of Centennial celebrations continue through Aug 27 with parades dances and a farm day by local 4-H and the Hancock County Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
Carthage
Education Day Institute of Hancock Co
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Rainey Bennett
C. J. Scofield
Carthag
Lincoln School
A. O. Boatman
Cora Hearne
Carthage High School
Betty Jaster
Woman’s Auxiliary
Phillip Hartzell Post
American Legion
W. H. Hartzell
Eve Simmons Runyon
Christian Church
Clark Denton
Hancock Co. Historical Society
Rollo Robbins
Charles J. Scofield
Hancock County
Hancock Co
Lloyd Welsh
Alice McKinney
Chamber of Commerce
New NRA Emergency Stamp Approved for August Sale
President Roosevelt approved a model for a special postage stamp to back the recovery drive. The “N R A emergency stamp” features a farmer, a businessman, a worker, and a woman in unity, with U S postage and 3 cents. The purple design includes Arabic three and N R A lettering, ready for sale around August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Hyde Park
U. S
Eagle of Recovery Drawn in Airplane by Philadelphia Artist
A blue eagle symbolizing cooperation with the President’s recovery program was sketched in an airplane by Charles T. Conner of Philadelphia. One of his two drawings was chosen and finished for printing as the symbol appeared in many companies showing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Conner
Philadelphia
Washington
State official resignations and car removal prompt shakeup
John Compton of Augusta, formerly in the state conservation department under L. L. Emmerson, has been relieved by the state administration. A department deputy took the state car to Springfield last week. Ralph Bradford, brother of Mrs. Compton and former director of the department, has also resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Compton
Augusta
Conservation Department of the State
L. L. Emmerson
Springfield
Ralph Bradford
Compton
Little Girl Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Blessing Hospital
Betty Harrison daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Harrison was taken to Blessing hospital Saturday where Dr Gabriel assisted by Dr McKim removed her tonsils. She is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Harrison
R. C. Harrison
Blessing Hospital
Gabriel
McKim
New Pension Ruling for Teachers Reforms Class Payments
A new legislative ruling changes teachers pension contributions. First class teachers with under eleven years service pay 2 dollars monthly for five months then 1 dollar monthly thereafter. Second class with ten to fifteen years pay 4 dollars for five months and 2 dollars thereafter. Third class with over fifteen years sees no change.
Diehl resigns as Carthage College president
The Carthage College board announces the resignation of Rev. Jacob Diehl D D who will return to Lock Haven Pennsylvania around September 1. Rev. I W Bingaman pastor of Quincy Illinois Luther Memorial Church is named acting president effective September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage College
I. W. Bingaman
D. D
Luther Memorial Church
Quincy
Ill
Jacob Diehl
Lock Haven
Diehl
Carthage
Susquehannah University
Selinsgrove
Illinois
Bingaman
Illinois Synod
Rotary
Luther an Church Sermon and Services Ad
Service notes at the Congregational church led by Paul Leischner from Arenzville Illinois at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at 11 45 a m The pastor J R Westphal invites all to attend and reflects on Mark 10 51 about spiritual blindness and salvation through Jesus Christ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Paul Leischner
Arenzville
Ill
Jesus
Bartimaeus
Jesus Christ
J. R. Westphal
Fair Visitors Attend Century of Progress in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartman spent the weekend in Chicago for the fair. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Smith and son Maurice along with Neal Sherrick drove to Chicago to attend A Century of Progress for a week. Mrs. Owen Sammons and daughter LaVerne and Mrs. Fred Sammons left for Chicago via Burlington to visit the World’s Fair. Ed Owen and Jake Wood departed Quincy for Chicago Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Baker with Betty and Ruth Marshall drove to Chicago Monday night for a few days at A Century of Progress. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Griffitts attended the World’s Fair and visited Earl Suter and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartman
Chicago
H. O. Smith
Maurice
Neal Sherrick
Owen Sammons
Miss LaVerne
Fred Sammons
Burlington
Ed Owen
Jake Wood
Quincy
E. C. Baker
Betty
Ruth Marshall
Roy Griffitts
Earl Suter
Mrs Glen Willis Dies in California
Relatives learned Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Glenn Willis in California. No details were given, but the body will be brought to Illinois for burial. Mrs. Willis, born Faye Cossart, was the daughter in law of Homer Willis of southeast of Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Willis
California
Illinois
Willis
Faye Cossart
Homer Willis
Bowen
Rand Family Vacation Visit to Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Corliss Rand and family left Saturday night for a ten day visit with relatives in Oklahoma. They traveled by motor and were joined by Mr and Mrs Phillip Miller of the Big Neck neighborhood. Earnest James is working at the Kiefer store during Mr Rand s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Rand
Oklahoma
Phillip Miller
Big Neck
Earnest James
Kiefer
Mr. Rand
Barney Oldfield to Race Tractor at Illinois State Fair
Barney Oldfield signs with the 1938 Illinois State Fair to attempt a world record on Farmer's Day August 25. Instead of a racing car he will drive a high speed tractor, first such event at the fair. The tractor, built by Allis Chalmers with Goodyear tires, mirrors his earlier Illinois fair danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Oldfield
Innstead
Barney
Allis-Chalmers Company
Springfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Dr Lockner Appointed Resident Physician of Augusta
Dr and Mrs Harold L Lockner arrive in Augusta where he will head the Augusta hospital as resident physician and surgeon and make his permanent home there. He is a Northwestern Medical School graduate who recently returned from New Orleans where he served on the Hotel Dieu surgical staff for a year and a half, after prior practice in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Lockner
Augusta
Lockner
Augusta Hospital
University of Northwestern Medical School
New Orleans
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Chicago
Alumni Association Meets in 1908 With 35 Present
The third annual Alumni Association gathering occurred Wednesday at Chas. Graham's grave with about 35 attendees. Miss Tina McNeall broke a wrist riding a sapling to the ground. John Junk and wife welcomed a daughter last week. Miss Lottie Herron, homeward from the West, visits relatives in Nebraska. Niagara excursion participants include G. L. Martin and daughters Nellie and Lois, Chas. Downing and wife with daughter Helen, Miss Dora Wallace, Phillip Nelson, and John Elmer Tarr. Tarr sold his Great Western automobile to J. Harvey Norris Tuesday. Bert Welch, a Keokuk plumber, installs bath fixtures at Phillip Nelson's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Alumni Association
Chas
Chas. Downing
Helen
Dora Wallace
Phillip Nelson
John Elmer Tarr
Great Western
J. Harvey Norris
Bert Welch
Keokuk
Weighing Roosevelt Recovery Plan Against Foundational Principles
Editor Edson R. Waite argues the Roosevelt administration emergency program may diverge from time honored principles but is necessary to meet unusual conditions. He contends the plan seeks results, not radical change, and that constitutional rights will remain intact while the nation emerges from economic stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R. Waite
E. P. Chase
Atlantic
Iowa
Daily News Telegraph
Roosevelt
Secrets of the Follies Revealed by Bettie MacDonald
Bettie MacDonald former Ziegfeld Girl details alleged scandals and gold digging among famous beauties in The American Weekly. Exposes are tied to publicity promoted in a magazine distributed with Next Sunday Chicago Herald and Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie MacDonald
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
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Assembly OF God
Stu Clark
Chambers of Commerce
Finance Department
Carol V. Lanius
Moss Ridge
Mrs. Switzer
Carl Carpenter
Centennial
NBA
Eagle OF Recovery
DR. Diehl
Lutheran Church
Glen Willis
West
DR. Lockner
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