Dinner Honors Guests From Gary Indiana
A Gary Indiana guest list honors Frank Romig Grace Romig Minnie Dean at a dinner hosted by Elmer and [illegible] Siegel. Attendees include Monroe Stillwell Edith Wood Sidney Winfield Lucille Speers Dale McGinley George Dierker Marcella Gene and Gerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Siegel
Frank Romig
Grace
Minnie Dean
Gary
Indiana
Monroe Stillwell
Edith
George Wood
Sidney Winfield
Lucille Speers
Dale McGinley
George Dierker
Marcella
Gene
Gerald
Fire Prevention Week urges action to protect homes
Fire Prevention Week emphasizes simple, essential safety steps to reduce common home fire hazards. It notes ignorance and carelessness as key causes, and lists risks from heating faults, clutter, stored fuels, improvised electrical repairs, oily rags, and hot irons. Eliminating hazards costs nothing and can save lives.
Cozy Theatre Announces Bargain Double Feature
Cozy Theatre announces a recurring bargain for patrons starting Friday October 15 and 16 and every Friday and Saturday thereafter. Two pictures shown for the regular admission price as a double feature under Rex N. Van Horn, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex N. van Horn
Cozy Theatre
Martins Return to Food Service with Kum-Bak Cafe
Mr and Mrs Harry Martin reopen their café after a year off the restaurant scene. The Kum-Bak Cafe showcases a fresh look and resumes business following a period in which the venue was rented to Miss Lessie Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Martin
Mrs. Martin
Lessie Hough
Illinois Motor Vehicle Signal Rules and Enforcement Date
Reprint of Illinois Division of Highways circular outlining sections 103 and 109 of the Motor Vehicle Act. From November 15 1937 strict enforcement urged to equip vehicles with signals. Details include required hand and arm signals and lamp signals for turning and stopping with visibility ranges of 500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Highways
Illinois
Eileen Massie Pledged to Lambda Alpha Mu Society
Miss Eileen Massie of Denver Illinois pledged to Lambda Alpha Mu Literary Society at MacMurray College in Jacksonville during the current year she is among thirteen girls selected for membership. The organization notes that membership is highly restricted and an honor to be asked to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Massie
L. S. Massie
Denver
Illinois
Lambda Alpha Mu
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Ill
Massie
Carthage High School
Lambda Alpha Mu Society
Mrs. Francis Cossart Recovering After Tonsil Surgery
Mrs. Francis Cossart recovers nicely after tonsil removal last week performed by Dr. Earl Cooper of Augusta.
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Francis Cossart
Earl Cooper
Augusta
Tru Blu Class Holds Annual Basket Dinner
The Tru Blu class of the Methodist church held its annual basket dinner in the church basement Sunday. Sixty attended. Officers elected included President Mrs Everett Woods Vice President Mrs Lee Sharrow Secretary Treasurer Mrs Arthur Powell Teacher Mrs J E Cecil Assistant Mrs Bess Randall.
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Methodist Church
Everett Woods
Lee Sharrow
Arthur Powell
J. E. Cecil
Bess Randall
W. E. Entriken Dies After Heart Attack in Coffeyville
Mrs J D Sherrick learns of the death of her son in law W E Entriken of Coffeyville Kansas. He died suddenly at 3 20 am October 2 from a heart attack while his wife was in hospital. The funeral was held Monday with relatives from Carth age and nearby towns in attendance. He leaves Mae Entriken his widow and one son John William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sherrick
W. E. Entriken
Coffeyville
Kansas
Mr. Entriken
Entriken
O. C. Sherrick
Carthage
Harry Sherrick
Martin Sherrick
Luther Sherrick
Mae Entriken
John William
Bible Study Class Planned at Chili Church
A Bible Study class organized in Chili will meet for the first time Sunday evening October 10 at 7 30 p m at the church The topic is Christian Leadership and will be led by two members of the Room For More Class All are invited to attend
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Chili
Market Notes: Steep Week Decline In Steel And Livestock Prices
Drastic price declines hit the steel market as New York demand weakens amid a kosher meat strike. Light yearlings and low priced cows show stronger demand while steers over 1 050 lbs fall $1 to $2, top long fed steers at 19.50. Hogs soften to a fresh pork basis and fat lambs peak near 10.50 with feeders to 10.25 as supply and demand shift.
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John Clay & Co
New York
Illness and local notices from Bowen Illinois 1912
News from Bowen Illinois dated October 8 1912 reports illnesses in John Hershal and Roy Bartholomews families due to cholera infantum. Mrs Anna Bottorff sells residence. Aldo Kemp buys for 1600 dollars. Worrell leaves for Chicago. Cossarts return from Burnsideieu. Wedding invitations issued for Orva Johnson and J Bertis Robertson. Moving plans for Jack Gault and John Rand place. A wry closing line comments on minding neighbors business.
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Burnside
J.M. Hull
Orva H. Johnson
J. Bertis Robertson
Abigail Hecox
Jack Gault
Carthage
John Rand
Bowen H. S. Defeats Mendon Ball Team 10-1
Bowen Community High School shocked Mendon with a 10 to 1 victory at Mendon. Augie Tomblin pitched well for Bowen allowing five scattered hits while walking three and hitting two, and Bowen totaled twelve hits aided by seven or eight Mendon errors. The win ties Bowen and Mendon with one loss and three conference wins each, with Payson still undefeated.
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Bowen Community High School
Mendon
Husky
Gibb Love
Augusta
Plymouth
Bowen
Bowen Boys
Husky R. Hentz
Augie” Tomblin
Tomblin
Phillips
Priepot
Hentz
Social Security information returns changed for six month period
Illinois collector announces that Forms SS-2 and SS-2a will not be required for the quarter ended September 30 and that the next returns will cover July 1 to December 31 with a January 31, 1938 deadline. Blank forms will be mailed to taxpayers. SS-3 timing clarified for age 65 or death.
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W. Y. Dallman
Internal Revenue
Eighth District
Illinois
Helvering
Washington
Dallman
Social Security Board
Treasury
Bureau
Injured Arm Reported After Farm Fall West of Bowen
Frank Robertson sustained multiple injuries after falling from a height at his son Ray's farm west of Bowen. He cracked bones in his right arm, sprained the wrist, and suffered cuts and bruises. the arm was kept in a sling.
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Frank Robertson
Ray
Bowen
County S. S. Convention Set for Carthage Oct 28
The Hancock County Council of Religious Education will hold its annual Sunday School convention on Oct 28 1987 at the Presbyterian church in Carthage. The event brings together local churches for an all day gathering and program of worship and teaching.
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S. 8S
Carthage
Hancock County Council of Religious Education
Presbyterian Church
U S Corn Loans To Co Operators In 1937 Farm Plan
Federal corn loans will be available in Hancock county to farmers cooperating in the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Loans bear 4 percent interest and run six months from December 1, 1937 to May 1, 1938, with possible 12 month renewal. Moisture test limits set at 20 percent. loans to nonparticipants may be possible via private sources secured by warehouse certificates.
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Hancock County
L. L. Norton
Lee M. Gentry
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
County Agricultural Committee
Gentry
Champaign
Bowen Defeats Mendon and school chorus forms
Bowen defeated Mendon on the Mendon field and 8 to 12 on the local diamond with Leland Tomblin pitching his first game. The boys chorus was organized last week with members including Donald Bunnell Joe Cannon Gerald Grosh Marvin Lotz Elden Mecum Albert Quivey Leslie Randall Leland Tomblin Gordon Weiss Donald Winfield and Wm Young. The girls chorus has 22 members led by Doris Adams Lucille Aden Cornelia Brumby Merle Carlin Dorothy Cecil Mary Crear Marjorie Cunningham Marjorie Flack Eleanor Graham Dorothy Hollenstine Eva Manard Virginia Read Bernadine Reid Glenore Reid Dorothy Robinson Ruby Sharlow Doris Lee Starman Harriet Starman Maxine Veach and Dorothy Waddell.
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Lucie
Virginia Aten
Ruth Bullard
Cornelia Brumby
Merle Carlin
Joe Cannon
Marjorie Cunningham
Eleanor Graham
Gerald Grosh
Elden Mecum
Eugene Meyers
Dorothy Robison
Leland Tomblin
Maxine E. Veach
Helen Worrell
Bowen
Mendon
Bowen-Mendon
Mendon Boys
Colusa
van Ormer
Denver
Donald Bunnell
Harold Browning
Marvin Lotz
Albert Quivey
Leslie Randall
Gordon Weiss
Donald Winfield
Wm. Young
Doris Adams
Lucille Aden
Dorothy Cecil
Mary Crear
Marjorie Flack
Dorothy Hollenstine
Eva Manard
Virginia Read
Bernadine Reid
Glenore Reid
Dorothy Robinson
Ruby Sharrow
Doris Lee Starman
Harriet Starman
Maxine M. Veach
Dorothy Waddell
Meyers Service Station Sold to Quincy Man
T. W. Kiefer of Quincy has purchased the Standard Oil Service Station in Bowen from Hubert Meyers and took possession Wednesday. Mr. Meyers has operated the station the past eight years and will not announce future plans. Kiefer and family expect to move to Bowen as soon as a suitable residence is found.
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T. W. Kiefer
Quincy
Standard Oil
Bowen
Hubert Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Methodist Church Social and Harvest Sale Planned
The Tru Blus shared a church dinner and officers were elected. The Wesleyans will hold a similar gathering next Sunday with special musical numbers by Betty Harrison Eldon Mecum Hubert Sharrow and Marvin Lotz. Harvest Sale excitement builds as the new conference year begins under pastor Chas J Lotz.
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Tru Blus
Hubert Sharrow
Marvin Lotz
Epworth League
Chas. J. Lotz
Church Nite at Christian Church Thursday October 14
The Church of Christ invites all to Church Nite on Thursday October 14 at 7 30 p m with free light refreshments after the program. The event aims to blend social and religious life as part of community unity led by Pastor Omer E Creech. Sunday School Rally Day is October 17 with an attendance goal of 200 and a 200 percent rise in Christian interest.
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Christian Church
Omer E. Creech
Merry-Go-Round Club Hosts Pot Luck Social Evening
The Merry-Go-Round Club met Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Leland McClelland's home for a pot luck supper. The group plans a Halloween party on October 19 at Floyd Bruns' home.
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Leland McClelland
Floyd Bruns
Driving Hint Warns of Unlit Vehicle Hazard on Roads
State legislation bans unlighted highway vehicles but violations persist. Farmers carts and trucks often lack lights or brakes, while others forget to replace bulbs or park with lights off. Urban drivers with little night experience should slow down and stay alert to avoid collisions.
Congregational Church Sunday Schedule
The Congregational Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with preaching at 10 and an evening service at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Vernon S Wilson of WCAZ will be in charge.
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Vernon S. Wilson
WCAZ
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Don Ameche
Love
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SAT
Ann Dvorak
John Trent
Barton MacLane
Jean Muir
Draegerman
Courage
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Mon
Alice Faye
Ritz Brothers
Rubinoff
Louise Hivick
Tony Martin
Luise Rainer
Spencer Tracy
Warner Baxter
Virginia Bruce
Martins
TRU Blu
Bowen H. S
Mendon Ball
S. S
U. S
Meyers
Quincy Man
Church OF Christ
Merry-Go-Round Club
Congregational Church
Tex Ritter
Riders OF the Rockies
SUN. & Mon
Wheeler & Woolsey
Edgar Kennedy Comedy
Pnthe News
Edward Everett Horton
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