Christmas Pageant Shines at Christian Church
The Christmas Bells pageant presented at the Christian church featured living pictures of the nativity story. Narrators interpreters and choir conveyed Law prophecy and Messianic hope with audience overflow noting the strong community response and dedication prayer by Rev Linfield.
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Rev
Linfield
Methodist Church
L. L. Cunningham
Donald
Floyd Jones
Frank Mahar
Carrie West
Floyd Stillwell
Junior Grosh
Ted Duffy
O. E. Creech
Lage
Joyce Adams Dies in Auto Crash in Bowen
In Bowen Illinois on December 19 1912 Joyce son of Rev T A Adams former Methodist pastor died in an automobile accident. Also noted were a baby boy birth to Benjamin Athen and wife Amy Bashen visiting mother Elizabeth Bashen a cancer of appendicitis operation for Mrs W J Horney and a marriage of Elsworth Matthews to Pearl Sparks in Quincy with other local notices.
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West Point Journal
Elmer Kelley
W. G. Barnard
Andrew Jackson Myrtle
Clarence Young
Elsworth Matthews
Miss Pearl Sparks
Quincy
Bowen Masons Elect Officers In Stalled Installation Night
The Bowen Masonic lodge held an installation for officers Monday night listing Worshipful Master Charles Hoyt and officers including O. H. Johnson S Warden Ed Owen J Warden Ira Smith Treasurer Lynn Felgar Secretary John W Tull Chaplain Dillard Reid Senior Deacon Jesse Cossart Junior Deacon Frank I Felgar Senior Steward John R Veach Junior Steward R E Perry Marshal A social oyster supper followed the ceremony with attendees and visitors.
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Charles Hoyt
O. H. Johnson
Ed Owen
Ira Smith
Lynn Felgar
John W. Tull
Dillard Reid
Jesse Cossart
Frank I. Felgar
John R. Veach
R. E. Perry
Lutheran Christmas Program Details for Tonight
The program includes recitations by Marjorie Aden Wayne Post Lois Post and others with songs and duets by children and two Christmas carols by the congregation. An address by the pastor closes with a benediction.
Will Nature Destroy Mankind Like Dinosaurs
Scientists warn humans may follow the dinosaurs in an evolutionary path as nature’s forces test civilization. Feature in the American Weekly distributed with Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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Chicago Herald
Ex_aminer
Mrs Herman Duden Hosts S. S. Class Christmas Party
Mrs Herman Duden entertained her Sunday School class The Builders at a Christmas party last week. Gifts were exchanged and games played with ice cream and cake served. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leland McClelland, Mr and Mrs Floyd Mecum, Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips, Mr and Mrs William Hull, and Mr and Mrs Granville White.
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Herman Duden
Builders
Leland McClelland
Floyd Mecum
Glen Phillips
William Hull
Granville White
Blue Bag comedy staged by junior class at high school
The Junior class presented The Blue Bag a three act comedy Tuesday night in the Mackllyn Hotel lobby in Connecticut. A large crowd watched as a blue bag search混 with three bags formed the mystery. Cast included Winifred Kesterson Obadiah Macklyn Leslie Randall Keith Duden and others with the high school orchestra providing preludes and interlude music by Maxine E. Veach Eleanor Graham.
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Mackllyn
Connecticut
Chattanooga
Winifred Kesterson
Obadiah Macklyn
Leslie Randall
Cindy
Glenore Reid
George Reynolds
Keith Duden
Anton McDonald
Kenneth Mecum
Allan Ross
Lester Jacobs
Enid Lauron
Shirley Winfield
Jim Keefer
Albert Quivey
Molly Keefer
Lucille Aden
Letty Long
Mildred Akers
Bill Harrington
Jack Gooding
Mrs. Lucie
Maxine E. Veach
Eleanor Graham
Miss Bratt
Chili Presbyterian Church Sunday Services
Chili Presbyterian Church holds preaching at 9 45 a m led by Dr Hood followed by Sunday School after the sermon.
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Chili Presbyterian Church
Dr. Hood
Annual Church Day and Christmas Eve Program at the Christ
The Church of Christ schedules an Annual Church Day after Sunday school and seeks department reports on 1937 accomplishments and 1938 plans. A Christmas Eve program invites all to Dec 24 with a Santa Claus gift event, led by Pastor Omer E. Creech and the church, wishing season’s greetings to the community.
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Junior Grosh
Santa Claus
The
Christian Church
Omer E. Creech
No State Property Tax Levy for Illinois in 1937
The State Board of Review chaired by Governor Henry Horner State Treasurer John Martin and State Auditor Edward J Barrett announces no general property taxes for state purposes will be extended for 1937. This marks the fifth consecutive year without a state tax on general property in Illinois.
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State Board of Review
Henry Horner
John Martin
Edward J. Barrett
Illinois
Market Notes: Cattle Hog Lamb Prices Fall On Poor Road Conditions
Market notes show a sharp drop in receipts as trucks fail to move stock due to road conditions. Cattle are mostly short fed with few steers above 10.50 dollars. hogs face penalties for heavier weights. lambs under pressure with buyers seeking concessions. Storage per person averages decline versus last year and historical December norms.
Christmas Service at The Bible Church Tonight
The Lutheran The Bible Church schedules a 7:30 p m Christmas program titled Even Unto Bethlehem featuring children and youths in song and recitation. Next Sunday at 11:00 a m the church commemorates the Savior’s birthday. Pastor J R Westphal invites all to attend.
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Bethlehem
J. R. Westphal
Methodist Church Christmas Greeting and Services
Alfred E. Linfield, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a m led by John R. Veach. Morning worship and sermon 11:00 a m. Epworth League 6:30 p m. Evening service 7:30 p m. Christian church friends join in. Pastor extends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to members friends and the community.
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Alfred E. Linfield
John R. Veach
Epworth League
Friends of the Christian Church
Bowen Men Guests of Peoria Tractor Co Dinner Visit
Harry Hays and son Kenneth and F. E. Jones were guests of Peoria Tractor and Equipment Co in Peoria Thursday. They attended a dinner at the Pere Marquette hotel and toured the Caterpillar tractor plant.
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Bowen
Peoria Tractor CO
Harry Hays and Son
Kenneth
F. E. Jones
Peoria
Peoria Tractor and Equipment Co
Pere Marquette
Driving Dangers Rise in Winter Months Says Motor Club
George W. Barton of the Chicago Motor Club warns that driving becomes most dangerous as days shorten and winter weather begins. He notes higher death ratios in November and December and urges motorists to slow down at sundown and keep cars in top condition to meet sleet and snow.
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George W. Barton
Chicago Motor Club
Hi Y Notes Postpone Induction and Elect New Bowen President
The Bowen Hi Y met for a noon luncheon and received reports from State Older Boys Conference delegates Marvin Lotz and Jim Mecum. Induction set for December 19 was postponed due to the club president's move. a new president will be elected at the first January meeting.
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Bowen Hi-Y
Marvin Lotz
Jim Mecum
Hi-Y
Ill With Pneumonia Shakes Good Hope Area
Frank Hardin of Good Hope Newfoundland, son in law of Mr and Mrs Harry Martin of Bowen, has been ill since Saturday with pneumonia.
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Frank Hardin
Good Hope, NL
Harry Martin
Bowen
New Minister and Family Located in M. E. Parsonage
Rev. A. L. Linfield and family moved from White Hall Illinois to the Bowen parsonage on Friday. Their daughter remains in White Hall for the current semester while the son accompanies the family to Bowen.
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M. E. Parsonage
A. L. Linfield
Methodist Minster
White Hall
Ill
Bowen Parsonage
Bowen
A Safe Christmas Message Urges Caution Against Fire Hazards
A holiday advisory warns that many Christmas fires stem from candles on dry trees and unsafe costumes. It advises electric tree candles, quality outfits, careful handling of matches and cigarettes, and avoiding open flames near paper decorations to prevent tragedy.
Past Matrons Entertain At Christmas Banquet
The Past Matrons held their annual Christmas party in the Masonic hall with 26 seats at a central table. Thirteen couples enjoyed a three course banquet served by Maxine Veach and Adda Hill, with gifts exchanged under lit trees and games played. Mrs. Dillard Reid and husband attended as special guests.
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Masonic Hall
Maxine Veach
Adda Hill
Dillard Reid
Reid
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Perry in Warsaw gathering
A goose dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Perry and Mrs. R. C. Smith honored Mr. Perry's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruder, Miss Milded, Carson and Carroll of Warsaw, Miss Leona Meeker of Meyer Illinois, Miss Dorothy Clampitt, and Mrs. Rosa Perry of Bowen.
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R. E. Perry
R. C. Smith
Mr. Perry
Fred Bruder
Milded, Carson and Carroll
Warsaw
Leona Meeker
Meyer, Ill
Dorothy Clampitt
Rosa Perry
Bowen
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