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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
1
Editor Trego denounces the sales tax as unjust arguing it raises cost per dollar to 1.03 and taxes needs rather than wealth. He notes downstate lawmakers split votes with Chicago pushing the measure and predicts the tax to be permanent unless overturned.
Bowen High will send three student teams to Industry on Saturday April 15 for the district commercial contest. The bookkeeping team of Lenore Smith Virginia Powell and Helen Kesterson will be judged on accuracy with no speed factor. The shorthand team of Marjorie Harrison Rose Schiefer decker and Ada Cook will take three minutes of dictation at 70 words per minute for accuracy. The typewriting team of James Stopp Rose Schieferdecker and Marjorie Harrison will be graded on speed, with 50 strokes deducted per error.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bashen returned from an extended stay in San Angelo Texas where they visited Ed Carlin and two cousins in Independence Kansas along with Mrs Ella Fairbanks Thomas of Devon Kansas. They also saw Henry Thomas of Devon and James Immel of Palmyra Missouri formerly of Bowen. They stayed with Miss Ann Pierce in Quincy and spent time in Brownville Port Isabel and Rockport during the trip.
Easter Sunday falls on April 16 this year and may delay the first appearance of new spring hats. If the local banking holiday continues, many shoppers may find it too soon to purchase new spring apparel.
C D Campbell purchases the Lige Burner property in Carthage east of Beal Motor Co. Renovations are underway this week and possession will be taken when completed. The ten room house will be occupied by his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harvey Galloway.
Augusta merchants plan a Farmers swap trade and sale day on Saturday April 1. Town hall will host trades and sales of livestock grain farm machinery and needlework with no charges. Auctioneers J E Brown and Ross Clark donate services and proceeds go to the owners.
The March crop report shows below average wheat and oats and above average corn shipped from Illinois counties. It notes slow grain movement in 1932, large crops of corn oats and barley, and heavy hog and cattle feeding aiding disposal. Winter wheat remains mainly fair with February cold harming buds and a short peach crop expected.
Bowen was represented in a miscellaneous music and literary contest in Keokuk Iowa on Saturday sponsored by Schell Demple Furniture Co. Lenore Smith won first prize while Katherine White and Lenore Askes tied for second and each received a prize. Mr Holmes and Miss Underwood accompanied the Bowen students. The contest, part of a new advertising scheme by the Keokuk firm, may become an annual event.
Sunday School opens at 10 A M followed by a sermon at 11 A M by Rev N F Chapman and communion services to close the service.
Despite bad roads the opera house hosted a packed Saturday night free program. The evening opened with a Sunday School choir rehearsal led by Mrs. Barnard Nash, with costumes and voices providing merriment. Miss Paden performed ukelin sections, followed by a one act play featuring a sewing circle with varied hats and dresses. Local businesses donated 25 cents each to support the event, and organizers plan another spring free program featuring a three act play.
Public sale at the seller's Bowen home on Saturday April 1 at 2 30 p m features household items including a cupboard stand table extension table two dressers sanitary cot commode two 9x12 rugs dishes two rockers gardening tools fencing cooking utensils and other articles.
The True Blue class of the M. E. Sunday School will hold its annual basket dinner in the church basement at the close of preaching services Sunday April 2. All members and friends of the class are cordially invited to be present.
Mrs. Lois Thompson and daughter Evelyn accompanied Mr. and Mrs. 5. A. Baker to Chicago Thursday to consult a specialist about Evelyn's eyes. She received one treatment and must return later for additional care.
The Methodist church Ladies Aid met at the parsonage with fourteen members present. They planned an apron patching contest to raise funds, with two teams led by Mrs. Orvel Harris and Mrs. H. S. Toops. Aprons will bear donor names and coins, then a social will follow to decide the winner. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Mrs. Orvel Harris's home.
A weekly Lutheran church service schedule is announced with an 11:00 a.m. sermon on belief, 11:45 a.m. Sunday School, and 7:30 p.m. Lenten services Friday. The pastor urges attendees to examine conscience and seek salvation through Christ.
Mary Baker wife of Steve Baker died March 16 1933 at her home in Ekalaka after a stroke. Born August 29 1884 in Bowen Illinois she later worked as nurse post office assistant and in the restaurant trade before opening Marys News Stand. Survived by husband two brothers and a sister funeral held at Union church with service by Rev E J Sipes and burial in I O O F cemetery.
Tonight at Heslep Theatre see Talking Pictures of Back Street with John Boles Irene Dunne and Zazu Pitts A Parisian Romance stars Bryant Washburn Lew Cody Marian Shilling and Gilbert Roland a four star comedy feature with a four star cartoon comedy Admission 10 and 20 cents Coming titles include Madison Square Garden Farewell to Arms Vanity Fair and more
Governor Horner signs a 3 percent sales tax to fund unemployment relief and school tax reduction. Revenue will be allocated to Illinois 102 counties by population with monthly reports due from retailers. Department of Finance Director Joseph J. Rice to enforce rules, with April 1 effective date and May 15 payment for April revenue.
On Saturday April 8 voters will elect school directors to fill grade school and high school vacancies. S. A. Baker’s term as grade school director ends, with a petition for his reelection. Grade school board members include D. R. Folkmer and Hurley Smith. High school directors are John Rand Everett Woods G. W. Nash Ira Smith and Karel Nelson. Nelson will not seek reelection. petitions are circulated for Smith and Harry Graham.
Enthusiasm marked the Garden Club meeting at the homes of Mrs. R C Smith and Mrs. R E Perry. Twenty ladies attended. Mrs. Perry elected president and Miss Grace Cunningham secretary. The next meeting is set for April 8 at the town hall with a public program.
The Carthage College A Capella Choir directed by Elmer Hawke gave a Sunday night program at the Bowen Methodist church. The 50-voice ensemble toured locally to promote the college and its work with special arrangements by Hawke. Frank Folckemer of Bowen is a choir member.
Mrs. Orville Gorby hosted the Busy Bee Club on Thursday March 23 with ten members and one visitor. A pot luck dinner followed at noon and all enjoyed the gathering. The next meeting is set for all day April 6 at Mrs. Charles Harrison's home.
West Point Illinois church announces April services led by Pastor W E Wood. Sunday Sunday School 9 45 Morning Worship 11 00, Children's meeting 7 00, Evening Evangelistic service 7 30. Wednesday mid week service 8 00 pm. Full Gospel preaching invitation to attend.
Sunday school at 9 45 led by John R Veach superintendent preaching at 11 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening Epworth League at 6 30 p m The True Blue class holds an annual fellowship dinner at the church Sunday noon Carol V Lanius is the pastor.
A surprise basket dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Willard to honor their 31st wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Nicky of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shrig and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Willard and son, Miss Evelyn Osborn and Sant Thornton.
A community prayer meeting is set for next Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Methodist church. Local residents are invited to attend for a time of reflection and fellowship.
The Bowen ordinance enacted January 1866 prohibits introduction selling or keeping intoxicating liquors within town limits except for sacramental chemical mechanical or medicinal uses. Violations carry a fine of 10 to 50 dollars per offense. A trusted druggist may sell under bond and a sales log with specified rules.
About 300 retailers from Hancock County attended a sales tax protest at the Masonic Temple in Carthage. The group formed the Hancock County Retailers Association with M. E Monroe of Carthage as president and a $1 dues, aiming to file an injunction and oppose the new law.
Instructional note by P. G. Holden on disk and harrow practices to conserve soil moisture. Emphasizes timely disking of fall plowed ground, mulching the surface, and avoiding deep shallow plowing to prevent corn firing in August. Recommends shallow six inch depth and fall drying for deeper plows.
Past Worthy Matrons Club met on Wednesday March 29 at the home of Mrs Ed Owens with all but two members present Visitors included Worthy Matron Mrs L B Sutherland and Mrs Cora Roberts with Mrs Bernice Thompson of Red Oak Iowa a Past Matron of Uncle Mac Chapter The afternoon featured ang e and social visiting with dainty refreshments carved.
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