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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
1
The Bowen State Bank faces a 20 percent stock assessment. Directors began a voluntary assessment on Wednesday. The department notes a $5,000 stock assessment must be met, with prices rising and collections improving as waivers are signed and most signatories commit.
The piece urges thorough spring cleaning both inside and out. It notes dirt and refuse harm health, recommends washing walls and floors, painting, airing, sunning bedding, servicing heating and plumbing, and disposing of old medicines and supplies. It also promotes rummage sales to reuse items.
Miss Luella Lawless, Dorothy Clampitt and Maxine Hays hosted six o'clock dinner for high school faculty and their families plus Dr. and Mrs. F W Chandler at the Hays residence Friday evening.
A group of young people gathered at Rose Elea nor Schieferdecker’s home on May 11 for a themed evening. Guests wore pink and white, played name-tagged games with movie-star names, enjoyed ice cream and angel food cake, then danced. Attendees included Luella Lawless Neal Sherrick Dorothy Clampitt Lawrence Thompson Maxine Hays Herbert Thompson LaVerne Sammons Harry Todd Evelyn Quivey Chester Whitehead Eloise Bullard Roger Veach Lenore Smith Howard Nash Ruth Thompson Maurice Smith Lenore Askes Raymond White Carlene McGinnis Glenn Phillips Virginia Powell Billie Shinkle Marjorie Williams Raymond Aae and Ivan Richmond of Plainville.
The Chili township Sunday School convention met in two sessions with Hamill Graham presiding. J. M. Thompson of Warsaw spoke on The Greatest Business in the World. The high school glee club sang, and new officers were elected for the coming year.
Nebraska soil benefits from a red dust storm, with Prof. E. E. Schramm estimating 2.5 million tons of mineral fertilizer added to fields at 10 dollars per ton. Dust from Permian red beds spread across the state after storms from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Enrollment shows 112 pupils with 80 tuition and 82 resident pupils. State per capita costs are listed at 10.17 monthly and 91.58 annually. Total tuition due amounts to 2,368.61 dollars. Teachers’ next year salary schedule totals 5,350 dollars, funded largely by tuition and district tax.
A Blandinsville Gazette note laments that residents toil like beavers yet gains vanish to millionaires interest relief beggars and graft by politicians. It argues prosperity is blocked by these three barnacles despite hard work.
Consumers argue the three cent federal tax on electricity should be paid by utilities, not by ratepayers, as utilities oppose the plan in Congress amid sharp debate.
Bowen State Bank closes for a holiday and offers a club rate for 5 or more Bowen Chronicle subscriptions at $1.00 each. Subscriptions must be purchased in lots of five or more before bank opening.
Attorney General Otto Kerner ruled counties cannot bar beer sales in rural areas while cities and villages retain local option rights. Municipalities may regulate via ordinances though counties lack similar authority. Bills may aim to repeal municipal control as state licenses proceed. County licensing remains unsettled amid pending bill amendments.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by John R Veach with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m The evening service features the high school baccalaureate The Standard Bearers gather Thursday at 7 30 p m The Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 p m Pastor Carol V Lanius leads the church
Rev Louis Draper of Alton Illinois will preach prophetic sermons May 17 to May 21 at the Assembly of God in West Point. Weeknight services 8:00 PM May 17 18 19 20 with a Sunday program May 21 including Sunday School at 9:45 Morning worship 11:00 and Evening service 7:30. An outreach revival trip departs West Point May 24 to Marietta Illinois.
Chicago officials state profits from A Century of Progress will not benefit any fair officials or financiers. Bondholders will be paid first, with remaining funds split between the South Park system and four public institutions: Shedd Aquarium, the Planetarium, Yerkes Observatory, and the Art Institute. Attendance targets are 50 million, with 30 million needed to retire bonds and cover costs.
Signature of Governor Horner attached to House Bill 414 requires a certificate of title for motor vehicles. The measure aligns with Missouri rules and interests insurance firms. Automobile owners must maintain a complete record of transfers from purchase to current owner.
The Bank of Rushville liquidation from January 19, 1931 to April 1, 1933 totals 35543.66 dollars over twenty seven months, about 1316 dollars monthly, per the receiver’s report for the three months ending April 1, 1983. The deposits bear the expense. once receipts run out the receiver may close the bank or assess depositors.
The piece argues that advertising drives business despite pessimistic statistics about costs. It notes shifts in appearance trends and praises consistent newspaper advertising as essential for merchants. It urges citizens to sacrifice for common welfare and cites opportunity following success.
Mrs O W Morris of Seattle sends a letter and renewal for Bowen Chronicle dated May 10 1933. She recalls the Akron disaster and the President Madison near capsizing while noting local weather illnesses and banking closures. She expresses hope for the new president to restore business and Bowen Bank reopening.
The class day program opens commencement activities on Friday May 19 at the opera house with will history poem and pantomime admission 15 cents Baccalaureate is Sunday May 21 at 8 00 pm in the Methodist church with Rev C V Lanius speaker Commencement is Wednesday May 24 in the Methodist church with Rev H K Grose speaker class colors pink and white flower pink rose motto Qui erimus nunc fimus Silas Harding longtime West Point resident dies May 8 at 78 Funeral at Christian church Wednesday afternoon officiated by Rev A L Nelson casket bearers named
Mrs. Cora Roberts received a birthday dinner at her home on Sunday planned by her brothers and sisters. Guests included John R. Veach family, Ed Owen family, Carl Smith family, H. O. Smith family, Corliss Rand family, and other relatives, with afternoon callers Mrs. O. P. Beilstein of Quincy and Mrs. Geo. Peterson.
A pleasant family dinner was held Sunday at Mrs. Daphne Faler's home with many relatives present including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binkley Rowland and Janice A C Rowland Mr. and Mrs. D L Jones of Quincy Mr. and Mrs. Guy Norris Beatrice and Edna of Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland of Chili Miss Helen Vanderbruegge of Greenville Earl Brown Travis Green of Augusta and Mr. and Mrs Richard Faler.
Two state highway patrolmen checked headlights and taillights in Bowen leading to brisk bulb sales. Officers warned drivers to repair and to show 1933 license plate orders. arrests possible for 1932 plate holders. Timberslake made six arrests for failing to stop at hard roads. fines noted for ignoring stop signs.
The Lutheran Church announces an 11:00 a.m. sermon titled Be Ye Doers the Word and Not Hearers Only followed by 11:45 a.m. Sunday School. Pastor J. R. Westphal urges living faith evidenced by deeds and truth and warns against mere hearing without action. Come to church Sunday.
F. G. Horney departed Saturday for Hot Springs Arkansas to receive medical treatment and plans to be away about a month.
May 21 1908 high school graduation exercises were held at the opera house with six boys and three girls on the program including Della Randall Arch Yarnell Nellie Martin Edith Crossland Clarence Sutton Ida Carpenter Fern Motter Daniel Smith Bessie Findlay and Fred K Eells bought a 10 acre fruit ranch in Washington for 1000 per acre Aldo Kemp and Elmer Tarr bought a Model touring car Geo Peterson sent 12500 Horse Shoe tobacco tags for payment a survey Aldo Kemp and Elmer Tarr bought a car and Bowen had no empty houses for rent Quin cy visit by Stella Schultze and Grace Cunningham visiting college in Quin cy
Mae West stars in She Done Him Wrong at the Heslep Theatre with Saturday and Sunday showings. Coming features include No Man of Her Own They Just Had To Get Married Alison Skipworth Tonight is Ours The Mummy and more. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
The Garden Club extends the vote to Saturday for Bowen's official flower. A ballot box is in the Chronicle office window and residents may drop their written choice before Saturday noon.
Feature notes how a rich father's precautions fail to curb his daughter's fascination with Paris nightlife. The piece previews a full article in The American Weekly distributed with next Sunday's Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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