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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
2
The Bowen Chronicle edited by F. E. Jones announces its weekly publication schedule and pricing. It states postal status, Thursday issue cadence, annual rate of $1.50 in advance, and a policy to reject news or advertising for any reason.
The Fifty-Eighth General Assembly confronts sales tax, appropriations, and re-apportionment amid state and federal relief totals. Governor Horner backs highway beautification on North Walnut Street renaming it Horner Highway. Chicago back taxes exceed $10 million in three weeks as McClure leads reapportionment talks. Zimmer duties include a professional service tax opposition and a Memorial Day address by Senator Searcy. Governor Horner attends Century of Progress opening. Treasurer Martin seeks budget cuts to 690000. Health chief Jirka warns of malaria and typhoid risk from high water urging water testing. Sergeant L M Taylor named assistant superintendent.
The document highlights show the fair covering 424 acres with 120 buildings and 82 miles of free exhibits valued at 6 million dollars. It notes nationwide and international representation, multiple transport options, and a three week visit window. It also mentions Father’s Day, poultry division job openings, Illinois road funds, a proposed minimum wage for women and children, and a conservative stance on automobile personal property taxation.
The state may need to cover an estimated 139 million dollars for the Sanitary District of Chicago sewage disposal project after a Supreme Court ruling. Special legislation could let Cook County handle the cost. Attorney General Kerner backs raising annual state revenue from 800 thousand to 1 million, via House Bill 814 by Rep. David McClugage. Secretary Hughes spots a flaw in the corporation tax act and drafts an amendment as House Bill 452 by Rep. John Devine. Two hundred twelve men of the reforestation army under Capt. Carey are camped at Starved Rock state park west of Ottawa improving property with trails, shelters, and forest work under David Abbott. work continues through summer.
The European corn borer is a leading plant pest endangering U S corn production across the Midwest and Northeast. It overwinters in stalks, infests corn ears, and spreads widely. experts urge burning stalks, cutting stubble, early harvest to silo, plowing, crop rotation limitations, quarantines, and new attachments to harvesters to reduce damage. Farmers near infested areas must cooperate with authorities to curb this pest.
The notice cautions that the European corn borer can spread rapidly and is a serious menace. It urges monitoring and contacting the U.S. Department of Agriculture or state agricultural college for information.
West Point Methodist Church schedule lists services and a Children's Day program at the West Point church. Local residents are noted for hospital visits, CCC drafts, family travels, school graduations, and summer plans with several persons named including Harold Sparks, Quincyana, Helen Craig, Ada Hanson, and Warren Thorp.
Warren returns home with Mrs Hatt on Saturday. Alberta Nicely visits Mt Sterling relatives. Ina Rohrbaugh visits Basco aunt. Happy Circle ladies meet at parsonage under Mrs E L Charpentier. Several guests attend events and family gatherings across Basco Carthage and West Point area.
A British pigeon breeder hatched eggs in France and released the young birds, which flew back to the original home loft in England. The result mystifies scientists and fuels theories on navigation.
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