Loans on corn available to Farm Plan cooperators
Hancock County farmers may file applications for 1937 88 federal corn loans of 50 cents a bushel starting after December 1 and lasting until April 1, 1938. Loans bear 4 percent interest, due within 10 months with a latest maturity of November 1, 1938. Security requires corn produced on a farm cooperating in the 1937 program. moisture determines eligibility and bushel value, with deductions for moisture above 14 1/2 percent and no loans for moisture above 20 1/2 percent.
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Hancock County
Hancock County Agricultural Conservation Committee
L. L. Norton
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Christ Coming to Judgment at The Bible Church
The Lutheran Church The Bible Church announces 11 00 a m Divine Worship 11 45 a m Sunday School and a special Thanksgiving service on Thursday Nov 25 at 730 p m The pastor J R Westphal cites I Thess 5 1 3 urging watchfulness and readiness for the Lord’s coming
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Thessalonica
Apostle Paul
J. R. Westphal
Stillwell Funeral Home Opens in Bowen
Stillwell and his wife operate the new Stillwell Funeral Home in Bowen in the former L. E. Nash residence. Floyd Stillwell, a Bowen native with teaching and embalming training, leads the business with a substitute teacher and Mrs. Stillwell, formerly Miss Bessie Chambers, assisting. They offer new equipment and a commitment to considerate service.
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Stillwell
Floyd Stillwell
L. E. Nash
C E S Holds Installation of Uncle Mac Chapter 81
C E S S holds annual installation in Masonic hall with about fifty members present. Irene Reid, retiring Worthy Matron, installed officers including Helen Rand as Worthy Matron and R E Perry as Worthy Patron. The Past Matrons Club welcomed the retiring matron and a social hour with refreshments followed.
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Uncle Mac
O. E
Masonic Hall
Irene Reid
Russell Perry
Ed Owen
Mae Cannon
Mertie Cox
Lettye Sutherland
Leafie Owen
Irene Oldham
Irenee Oldham
Helen Rand
R. E. Perry
LaVica Hoyt
Nelle Folckemer
Grace Felgar
Treas
Goldie Randall
Gladys Duden
Katherine Richards
Marshal
Vern Martin
Adah
Eva Price
Ruth
Edith Stillwell
Helen
Chili Presbyterian Church Service Times
Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with preaching at 730 p m by Rev Hood of Augusta The notice gives service hours and the visiting speaker from Augusta.
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Rev. Hood
Augusta
Funeral Services Held Saturday for Mrs Mecum
Grace Boyles Mecum died at her Bowen area home on Wednesday November 10 10 15 am She was born January 22 1897 near Huntsville Illinois and married Loren Mecum February 26 1918 Surviving are her husband two children Elden and Eileen her father J H Boyles five sisters and three brothers Burial followed at Bowen cemetery Rev C J Lotz led the Bowen Methodist services A preferred poem she clipped reflects a wish to live each day as if it were the last.
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Grace Boyles Mecum
Bowen
Huntsville
Ill
Loren Mecum
Mecum
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Elm Grove
Bowen Methodist Church
Elden
Eileen
J. H. Boyles
Mary Etta Boyles
Washington, D. C
John Seatron
Baltimore
James
C. J. Lotz
Card of Thanks for kindness after illness and death
We express appreciation to neighbors relatives and friends for acts of assistance during illness and death of our loved one. Thanks to those who sent floral offerings and expressions of sympathy and to the men who husked corn Monday. Loren Mecum Elden and Eileen J Boyles Family L E Mecum and Family
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Loren Mecum
Elden
Eileen J. H. Boyles
L. E. Mecum
Local Notes and Births in Bowen Illinois Twenty Five Years Ago
Bowen Illinois items report births from Ed Binkley and wife, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Humphrey returning from Keokuk after her mother’s funeral, surgery for neuria, Will Wood’s Macomb operation with Geo M accompanying, Mrs. Barton’s death after sudden illness, Ray Martin’s return from Avance South Dakota, Miss Myra Robertson’s bridal shower hosted by Mrs Clyde Smith, John Terrill’s return from Hamilton after two months on the big dam.
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Wm. Crawford
D. W. Humphrey
Keokuk
Louis Geiger
Will Wood
Macomb
Geo. M
Harry Barton
Ray Martin
R. A
Avance
South Dakota
Clyde Smith
Myra Robertson
John Terrill
Hamilton
Big Dam
30 Acres of Corn Husking for Loren Mecum Monday
A group of forty nine men with twenty one wagons husked thirty acres of corn at the Loren Mecum farm Monday morning. The job, done by 11 30 a m, came as Mecum’s wife’s illness and death left him unable to do the work. A long list of team owners and helpers assisted in the effort.
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Loren Mecum
Mr. Mecum
Ralph Hays
John Hays
Ben Post
Menard Aden
George Powell
Earl Raper
Granville White
Neil Hendrickson
Jake Rang
W. L. Waymack
John Cox
Phelps-Working Post to Host Thanksgiving Poultry Shooting Match
The Phelps-Working Post No 376 American Legion will hold a shooting match on Tuesday November 23 1937 on the hard road two miles west of Augusta and four miles east of Bowen Illinois. Plenty of turkeys geese and ducks available for Thanksgiving. Lunch will be served beginning at 9 00 by the auxiliary. By order of the committee.
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Phelps-Working Post No. 376
American Legion
Augusta
Bowen
Illinois
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Activities
Next Sunday marks the third Sunday with special features at both services by designated Sunday attendees. Flowers were scarce last week. all are invited to bring blooms. The League hosts a 6:30 session for all young people. The Institute meets Monday at 7 pm at Paloma for youths and adults. The pastor begins a sermon series on The Christian Home Sunday morning and speaks on Interviews with the Master of Men Sunday evening. Stewards meet Thursday at 7:30 in the church basement. Chas J Lotz pastor.
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League
Paloma
Truck Owners Get Extension to Install Signals
Illinois Division of Highways grants until December 1 for truck drivers to install directional signals to indicate turns and stops. Enforcement was set to begin November 15, but two weeks were added to help trucking firms meet the rule.
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Illinois Division of Highways
Woods Celebrate 25th Anniversary and Week of Birthdays
Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Woods marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a Sunday noon dinner. The celebration also honored birthdays: Everett Woods and Neil Waner on Nov 10, Dale Woods on Nov 12, and Mrs. A. D. Reid on Nov 13, with a large gathering of relatives and friends.
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Everett C. Woods
Everett Woods
Neil Waner
Dale Woods
A. D. Reid
Chas. Gorby
Loren Cain
Arlis Ruth
Zelma Waner
Vertner Woods
Loyd Clark
Lavila Covert
Ruth
Mabel
Harry Woods
Wendell Doole
Julia Knoche
Vera
Case of Carthage
Rebecca Willard
Bowen Loses to Payson in Season Opener
Bowen boys under Coach John Elder fell 28 to 24 to Payson in the opening game on the local high school floor. Payson led 15 to 10 at halftime. Bowen surged in the second half but could not erase the early deficit. The team showed effort and sportsmanship as players like Cramer Meyers Harrison and Duden contributed, with future games against Plymouth planned.
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Bowen Boys
John Elder
Payson
Fay Elder
Bowen
Cramer
Meyers
Harrison
Duden
Tomblin
Quivey
Lotz
Plymouth
Hog incident leaves Mrs. Clem with broken arm
Mrs. Wm. Clem broke her arm and sustained bruises after being knocked down by hogs she was guiding last Friday evening. She received medical care and is expected to recover.
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Wm. Clem
Birthday thanks for cards and flowers from many friends
Mrs John W. Veach expresses gratitude for birthday cards flowers calls cats cards and letters received during illness and thanks those who remembered her.
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John W. Veach
Ladies' Aid Meets at Mrs Her man Duden Home
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Herman Duden Thursday for a pot luck noon meal and to sew three comforts. Chester Whitehead of Augusta and Miss Maxine E Veach visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Leland McClelland and their son.
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M. E. Church
Herman Duden
Chester Whitehead
Augusta
Maxine E. Veach
Leland McClelland and
Ada Smith
O. H. Johnson
Margaret
L. L. Cunningham
Marjorie
Versailles
Leland McClelland and Son
Chas. West
A. L. McClelland
Mr. McClelland
When man visits other worlds color page
A feature in the American Weekly explores the perils of space travel as science breaks ground on a planetary voyage vehicle. It previews the dangers and challenges facing explorers venturing beyond Earth, illustrated in a color spread accompanying the Chicago Herald and Examiner edition.
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American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Father and Son Banquet at High School Agriculture Dept
The Father and Son Banquet for the agriculture department boys was held Tuesday night at the Methodist church with eighty three in attendance. Donald Harrison served as Toastmaster, with M. O. Bohlen L. A. Price and Tommy Taylor participating. B. A. Tomblin spoke on The Future Farmers of America and project work in vocational agriculture. The dinner, prepared by Home Management students under Miss Bratt, featured baked chicken dressing mashed potatoes gravy baked beans pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
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Agriculture Department
Methodist Church
Donald Harrison
M. O. Bohlen
L. A. Price
Tommy Taylor
B. A. Tomblin
Future Farmers of America
Tomblin
Home Management
Miss Bratt
Doorbellobsolete as callers favor car horn protests
In modern practice many callers skip the doorbell and remain in their cars, honking the horn instead. This shift reflects a trend toward passive or remote contact during visits and deliveries.
Copy deadline reminder for Chronicle contributors
Chronicle editors remind contributors that the paper goes to press Wednesday afternoon and mailings go out Thursday morning. Return copy by Tuesday to avoid last minute rush. items from Tuesday night also need timely submission.
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Chronicle
Birthday surprise honors Forest and Harry Bunnell
A birthday surprise was held Sunday at Mrs. Emma Bunnell’s home honoring Forest Bunnell and Harry Bunnell of Augusta. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunnell and Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Conner and Thelma, Harry Bunnell and Ethel McHone of Augusta and Loftus Taplin of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Emma Bunnell
Forest Bunnell
Harry Bunnell
Augusta
Fred Bunnell
Ethel
Lee Conner
Thelma
Ethel ‘McHone
Loftus Taplin
Minneapolis
Minn
Merry-Go-Round Club Meets At Parsons Home
The Merry-Go-Round Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Parsons on Tuesday evening November 16. A pot luck supper and social followed. The next meeting will be held at the O. H. Felgar home.
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Mark Parsons
O. H. Felgar
Happy Circle Club Meets for Quilting and Pot Luck
The Happy Circle Club gathered at Mrs. John Stambach’s home for a noon pot luck dinner and quilting activities. The group announced the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Bertha Bailey.
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Happy Circle Club
John Stambach
Bertha Bailey
Autumn church notices invite worship and revival
The Church of Christ urges gratitude for harvest and asks parishioners to attend Sunday services. Church Night is announced at the Christian church and a Bowen revival begins Friday night in Denver led by Rev. L H Hope. Omer E. Creech, Pastor.
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Bowen
Denver Christian Church
L. H. Hope
Omer E. Creech
Wheaton College Soccer Player Bobs Eastward Trip
Bob Holmes a Wheaton College student and member of the college soccer team will depart November 18 for a five game eastern tour. Opponents include Westchester State Teachers College Princeton University Army and St John’s University. Westchester is rated the top team in the country with only one loss in five years.
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Bob Holmes
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Westchester State Teachers College
Wayne Field
Westchester
Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
Army
West Point
New York
St. John’s University
Brooklyn
N. Y
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