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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
3
Clyde Maulson of Manchester Iowa sought a marriage license at the County Clerk's office but was initially blocked by not recalling his intended bride. Later that day, once he had the name Donna Jean Burgin from Strawberry Point, the license was granted.
A compilation cites Andrew Mellon as the world’s richest, with a fortune of 2 492 290 443 dollars and an annual income near 60 million. It also notes other items from sportsmanship codes to local incidents and social notes.
Mrs Aaron Wishon visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Irwin Wheeler and daughter Jean. Mr and Mrs Fred Dierker and Florence of Bowen visited relatives Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harold Sparks and son Donald of West Point were supper guests of Mr and Mrs H S Sparks Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Fred Hull and family visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Hamill Williams and family of Chili.
A lively evening event drew a fair crowd, pleasing children with a trained animal show. A Farm Union meeting followed at Ralph Short farm on Monday with church groups providing lunch and local residents traveling from nearby towns.
Denver hosts Mr. and Mrs. Rex Garner of Fairfield Iowa visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Duffy and their son spent the weekend with kin in Galesburg. Thomas Powell of Bowen visits daughter Mrs. W L Clark and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Irve Stowe and daughter are mentioned in the locality update.
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