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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
3
Washington suggests the Lindbergh baby hoax allegations by Gaston Means persist as he argues the newborn found near Hopewell was a plant. Means contends the genuine infant is alive elsewhere, amid conspiracy to defraud Evalyn McLean charges.
A mosaic of short items notes fires caused by smokers in New York mail chutes and a push for Draft Al Smith for mayor. It records a Chicago fair free entry for seniors 75 plus and shows ongoing weather and civic events, picnics and club meetings across towns including Denver and Canton with visits, illnesses, and social gatherings.
Chellis H Randall administrator of the estate will attend Hancock County Court in Carthage Illinois at the July term to adjust claims. All creditors must present their claims and all indebted parties should pay promptly. Carthage Illinois May 5 1933.
A. L. McClelland, Town Supervisor, presents the 1932 financial statement for Chili, Hancock County Illinois. It records tax levies of 2100.60, receipts totaling 2812.60, town expenses paid, pauper claims, and an ending balance with bank notes and unpaid bills noted as of March 28 1933. The report certifies accuracy and is signed by the supervisor.
The Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts announces the appointment of William L. O Connell as Receiver for Farmers Bank of Stillwell in Hancock County. O Connell has bonded and is acting Receiver. Creditors must present claims with proof. debtors should pay the Receiver. Dated February 27, 1933.
Bowen sent six players Billie Shinkle Roger Veach Herbert Thompson Raymond F White Harry Todd and Lawrence Thompson to Jacksonville Illinois for a district tournament. They could not win honors due to three weeks of rain leaving Bowen unable to play on home courts while other towns used concrete courts.
Jacksonville claimed first and second in the singles events while taking second in the doubles. Golden secured first place in the doubles.
The Augusta township highway superintendent delivered road dedication papers for a gravel road from the town center south to the Hancock Adams county line. Supervisor Dr. M. L. Wait will sign, enabling county work funded by Hancock county’s gas tax share to begin.
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