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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
3
A collage of quotes and notes touches on gold hoarding fines a Senate remark by Borah, infant death from a corn grain, mortgage protests by farmers, and banker notes. It includes takes on life insurance ratings, nutrition mood, Dawes on trouble makers, Garner’s poker, a Springfield divorce, and Lincoln’s early defeat along with social trivia and verses.
A whimsical line from Alice in Wonderland where the Walrus muses on various topics including shoes ships sealing wax and cabbages and kings. The verse captures its playful rhythm and surreal humor.
The Conoco magazine links domestic life expectations in the Ozarks to steady home upkeep after marriage and notes suspicion toward women who show vanity. It argues prosperity hinges on employment, while Texas lawmakers earn differing daily pay. It also observes a rising back-to-the-farm sentiment amid farm relief headlines.
The Denver Christian church plans its annual dinner on Sunday May 14 with Dr and Mrs Slater present after returning from China. Final exams were held at the Denver schoolhouse with Anna Mae Lowder in charge and twenty four pupils. Several families visit relatives and travel between Denver and nearby towns, including Dr John V McKim offering Thursday afternoon visits, and various members visiting or hosting relatives in surrounding communities.
West Point M E Church outlines services including Mother's Day, Baccalaureate for Basco High School, Epworth League, and a pastor's address. Obituary notes Silas Harding died, after long illness. funeral held at Christian church. West Point grade pupils stage operetta What’s the Matter With Sally May 18. Harold Mensendick had appendicitis operation in Graham Hospital Keokuk. Local social visits and family news close the item.
Keokuk area residents visited family and attended church events. Local gatherings included PTA meetings with a school orchestra and student solos, birthdays and anniversaries, hospital and home visits, and a weekend of religious services with Rev. T B Lugg leading at the Methodist church.
Wayne Clark spent Sunday with cousin Sammy Weinberg and attended a Saturday 4 H Club meeting near Plymouth at the home of Howard Lawton. Claire Clark also joined them as part of the club gathering.
The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission for the U S Department of Labor delegates selection of Emergency Conservation Work men in Hancock County to a committee. Qualified men aged 18 to 25, US citizens, unmarried, unemployed, on relief, may be required to give 25 to 27 dollars of their 30 dollar cash allowance to dependents. The committee will apportion quotas to townships and notify relief agencies. The program offers six months of outdoor work in forests or parks for qualified youths.
The text outlines months of camp life including food clothing shelter and medical service with a $380 monthly cash allowance for the applicant and needy relatives. It notes the committee asks the supervisor to act as selecting agent for the township and directs inquiries to the township supervisor.
Chellis H Randall as administrator will appear at Hancock County Court in Carthage Illinois for the July term to hear claims against the estate and to collect debts owed. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly as directed in Carthage Illinois dated May 5 1933.
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