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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baker and Mrs. Grace Booth visited Gerald Booth in Chicago returning with him Friday. Gerald has undergone treatment at Shriner's Hospital for deformities after infantile paralysis and has responded well. He will spend two to three months with his mother before returning to the hospital for further corrections.
The Chili Township Tax Payers Association met to authorize sending letters by secretary J. D. Bullard and George Pearce letters to General Assembly and local taxing bodies urging tax reductions. A 25 cent per member assessment was approved to cover expenses. The group agreed to appoint one member from each school district to form a membership committee and set meetings for the second Monday each month.
The January report lists students with no grade below 90 percent across grades 1 through 8, naming Vera Kesterson Wendell Baker Leslie Randall Ruth Bullard Paul Edgar Cannon and others who achieved 90 percent or higher. It notes multiple perfect papers in February and records attendance figures by grade and enrollment, including Maurice Crossland receiving an Award for six months of perfect attendance. The January spelling averages feature Eloise Clark Vera Kesterson Edison Kemble Edith Crossland Virginia Hester Eve lyn Thompson among others.
Bowen High School basketball team defeated Burnside 30 to 21 after trailing 10 to 15 at the half. Bowen seconds beat Ferris 32 to 10 and Bowen grade school won from Littleton in preliminary games. Earl Hudson of Loraine acted as referee.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Eva Carlin of Visalia California to Charles Reynolds of Bremerton Washington. The wedding occurred January 28 in Bakersfield California. The bride has connections to Bowen relatives here and Reynolds was formerly from Adams County Illinois.
The annual teachers institute will occur in Carthage on February 16 and 17. Friday’s speaker is Francis G. Blair Superintendent of Public Instruction. His topic is Pront Emergency on Education a subject affecting the nation.
On a Thursday the town aided A G Stull who is bedbound with heart trouble. Mrs G W Nash supplied wood from her farm. many neighbors used gasoline, trucks, teams, and labor to prepare about nine loads of wood. One load went to the Tinder family, the rest to Stull.
The note expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted with wood cutting and hauling and to Mrs Nash for supplying the wood.
Arthur Thompson continues as a fireman on the Q between Quincy and Galesburg. Ray Hughes in Dixon Illinois improves from pneumonia. Ice houses filled with 10 to 12 inch ice. William Franks of Clayton buys the Alpha Junk property and plans to move in spring. Skating rink near completion with Frank Robinson awaiting skates. M D Kemp family leaves for Maryville Missouri. Miss Maysél Carlin of Chili visits Miss Bessie Smith. Ed Owen family to move to Mr Downing farm near Chatton.
The Assembly of God in West Point Illinois reports Rev W J Domm led three weeks of revival blessings. Regular services return with morning worship at 11, Sunday school 9 45, children's meeting 7, evening service 7 30, and midweek 7 45. The church welcomes all to find rest in Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Harry Hays is improving after scarlet fever and can be up part of the time. Her Chili Center school opened Monday with Mrs. Leland McClelland as substitute teacher until she resumes duties.
A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gaudschaal near LaPrairie on Sunday for Mr Gaudschaal. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wm T Veach Donald and Gerald Mr and Mrs Everett C Baker Frank and Betty Mr and Mrs W J Veach Maude Marcellus and Bobby Gaudschaal.
Dick McAfee will act as substitute mail carrier in Augusta until a permanent replacement is assigned. Frank Horney traveled to Plymouth last week to carry mail on the rural route out of that city.
Albert Rand thanks the high school faculty and students Sunday School and friends for the beautiful flowers cards and letters sent during his hospital stay.
Bowen resident Frank Foleckemer of Bowen on the negative team will join Carthage College and McKendree College in a debate on WCAZ Carthage Saturday afternoon February 11. The topic is that the United States should agree to cancellation of war debts and the session begins at two o clock.
Harvey Crear longtime Stillwell postmaster passed away at home Sunday after a brief illness. He was 49 and had been in declining health for a decade. Surviving siblings include William, Frank, Harmon, Nellie Williams, and two Walter and Eugene Lunt-related relatives. Funeral held Tuesday at 1:30 led by Rev. L. C. Mauck.
Bowen is well represented at Blessing Hospital in Quincy with several patients recovering. Miss Sade Poling, Bowen primary teacher, had an abdominal operation performed by Dr. J. F. Ross and is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Sid Winfield and Mrs. Wilbur Lawless underwent major operations and are convalescing well. Miss Poling, Mrs. Winfield, and Mrs. Lawless are listed in rooms 325 and 327 on the third floor and first floor respectively. all can receive visitors.
Hancock County officials appoint maintenance men and highway police. Harry Bennett leads Route 95 with Millard Myers as assistant. Stephen Reed heads Route 9 with Clarence Sullivan as assistant. Route 99 lists Jesse Cossart and Russell Prunty. Route 96 has Cecil Barnett and Charles Murry. Ralph Duncan will police Route 9 north, Floyd Timberlake covers south. Adams County delays announced. new appointees have not started.
Cary Grant Nancy Carroll and Randolph Scott lead a comedy drama Hot Saturday at Heslep Theatre with a Paramount short. Saturday and Sunday showings include mid week special on Feb 14 15 featuring The County Fair with Ralph Ince Hobart Bosworth Marion Shilling and Wm Collier Jr plus a short. Admission 10 and 20 cents with one free lady per paid adult ticket.
Mrs Paul Burton of Jacksonville formerly of Bowen suffers post flu pneumonia complications. She entered the hospital last week for a possible lung drainage but an x ray showed improvement so the procedure was canceled and friends hope for continued recovery.
Mr and Mrs Cleo Duffy have purchased the Cliff Stark place northeast of Augusta Illinois. The 35 acre farm changes hands March 1 for 3500 dollars. The Duffys previously lived on the Ramsey place near Denver and Mrs Duffy teaches at Bowen High School.
Grace Waddill files bond of 6000 dollars as sole executrix in the estate of Della M Powell after Thomas Powell declines due to ill health. Bond approved and letters issued by the court.
Tony Cermak's son in law R V Graham named chairman of agriculture as part of a Chicago dominated senate committee slate. Other chairmen include Loughran Husking and Kielminski all from Chicago with a mix of down state appointees. The move centralizes control in Chicago and shifts road and finance supervision to city leaders.
The Bowen high school and Rushville met in a dual debate Monday with the same topic as last week. The Rushville decision was a tie while the visiting team secured a two to one edge here. Lenore Smith was ill. Helen Kesterson replaced her Monday morning.
The Illinois Farmers Institute and Will County Farmers Institute invite farmers homemakers and business people across Illinois to the 38th Annual State Meeting in Joliet on February 22 23 and 24 1933. The program features the agricultural economy outlook and technical topics with twelve sessions and ample discussion opportunities.
A new and start ing thriller titled Blind Man's Buff debuts in The American Weekly magazine distributed with next Sunday's Chicago Herald and Examiner. The story promises thrills mystery and romance.
A roof fire on the northeast side of the grade school building was halted Monday fore noon by the fire engine and crew. Sparks from the flue were spotted by Mrs. Anne Lucie then Principal Mr. Holmes raised the alarm. lower students sheltered during drills and noon classes resumed as repairs began.
A sermon at the Lutheran church discusses laborers in the vineyard, divine grace, and justification by faith. It contrasts earthly merit with God's gracious will, citing Eph. 2 8 9, and invites attendance at Sunday services led by Pastor J R Westphal.
The post office department announces a new commemorative stamp for General James Oglethorpe. It marks the 200th anniversary of Georgia’s settlement, features Oglethorpe in armor, with dates 1733 1933 on scrolls. Stamps go on sale in Savannah, Georgia, February 13.
Drawings set for Hancock county tournament at Carthage College field house February 15 to 18. Matchups include Hamilton vs Elvaston and Augusta vs Colusa with winners advancing to subsequent rounds leading to a semi final. Bowen vs Carthage Wednesday with winner facing Warsaw or Nauvoo on Friday.
The community prayer meeting will be held at the Christian church next Wednesday evening February 15. Members are invited to attend for a time of prayer and reflection at 7 PM.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with John R Veach as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The Standard Bearers meet at the church next Thursday evening Feb 16. Carol V Lanius is the Pastor.
Winter brought a renewed cold spell with temperatures dropping to 10 to 15 degrees below zero by Wednesday morning. Snow began Monday night and drifted on many roads, while Hurley Smith kept a snow plow working to keep a track open and protect wheat from frigid weather. Weather forecasters say the extreme cold will persist for several days.
A full house attended a free Bowen sponsored entertainment at the opera house on Saturday night. Miss Ruth Dennis led the event with piano duets by Daphne and Betty Faler, a comedy sketch The Flivver Family, and Ernest Hatfield's interpretive dance. The two act play Shirley Scintillates closed the program with local volunteers receiving praise. Another free program will be announced later.
The county court last week found Otis Mills of LaHarpe guilty of taking his brother in law’s car and sentenced him to six months at Vandalia with credit for four months already served. One man was acquitted of failure to support his wife. Two cases were nolled for lack of information. States Attorney Erwin aims to promptly clean up the docket.
The Farmers State Bank at Stillwell failed to open for business on Saturday morning and no announcement was made about its finances or the steps officers will take. This marks the first time the Stillwell bank has been closed.
The regular PTA meeting at Fairview school has been rescheduled from February 10 to Friday evening February 24.
Mrs John Cannon aged 74 died suddenly Wednesday about 11 am from heart failure while crossing the street near her home in Bowen. She lived in Bowen many years and ran a millinery shop. Survived by husband and son Gorrell T. Cannon of Boston. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
Economist notes that abundance of money favors men while scarcity shifts advantage to women, highlighting gender dynamics in economic abundance and scarcity.
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