Hog Prices Expected to Decline in Fall and Winter
Illinois hog prices are projected to fall during late fall and winter, though likely staying at or above last year’s Chicago average of 9.90. Slaughter supplies for the 1937 38 marketing season ending April 1938 should be smaller, with demand for meats remaining strong and hog weights rising due to abundant corn and favorable price relations.
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Illinois
P. E. Johnston
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Chicago
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Mrs. Fred Marlett of West Point Dies at 69
Mrs. Fred Marlett aged 69 died Monday at the state hospital in Alton after years as a patient. She leaves her husband two sons Milo J of Mendon and T Edmond of Keokuk a daughter Miriam Croxton of Macomb and ten grandchildren. The body was taken to Freeman Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marlett
State Hospital
Alton
Milo J
Mendon
T. Edmond
Keokuk
Miriam Croxton
Macomb
Freeman Funeral Home
Birthday surprise for Mrs Emma Bunnell at Carthage home
A birthday gathering for Mrs. Emma Bunnell was held Tuesday October 12 at her Carthage home. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Byler Miss Ethel Byler Mrs. C E Webb Mrs. Amanda Jenkins of Bentley and many other Polands Prior and Cogburn family members. Guests brought baskets and Mrs Bunnell received gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bunnell
Ida Byler
Ethel Byler
C. E. Webb
Amanda Jenkins
Bentley
Lena Leatherman
Mildred Curtis
Barbara Jean Curtis
Clara Prior
Orvel Prior
Marjorie
Bonnie Faye Prior
Elmer Prior
Carthage
Earl Poland
Leonard Earl Poland
Kenneth Poland
Anna Poland
Pearl Poland
John Poland
Lena Cogburn
Elvaston
Bunnell
Scenic Highway Celebration Set for Sunday
Governor Henry Horner cannot attend the October 17 ceremony for the Nauvoo Hamilton scenic highway but will send a representative. The program starts at 11 a.m. in Hamilton with a procession to Nauvoo for dinner, a ribbon-cut at Fisher's Point signifying opening, and speeches by visiting officials followed by musical performances from local bands and corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horner
Nauvoo-Hamilton
Hamilton
Nauvoo
Fisher’s Point
Keokuk
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Keep Healthy in Winter Health Rules from Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Health tips for fall and winter include regular medical checkups, balanced nutrition with vegetables and fruits, daily exercise, direct sunshine, avoiding sick people, treating colds promptly, getting eight hours of sleep, drinking water, and moderating activity to prevent illness. Designed to prevent diseases common in colder months.
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Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Home Economics Club Tea Held at Bowen Grade School
The Bowen Grade School Home Economics Club hosted a mothers tea last Thursday with Miss Shanholtzer assisting. The program featured xylophone solos, poems, vocal duets, a skit The Lovers Errand, a clarinet solo, choruses, a tap dance and more. Guests toured the Home Economics and Manual Training exhibits after refreshments in Room II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Grade School
Miss Shanholtzer
Jean Rand
Eunice Lewis
Betty Jane Winfield
Harriet Holmes
Helen Eichhorn
Dorothy Beghtel
Phyllis Grosh
Gladys Crossland
Donna Adams
Eileen Kemble
Fern Frey
Bernadene Cook
Norma Raper
Betty Jane Paden
Wanda Horney
Miss Myers
Harriet Helms
Corliss Rand
Leon Grosh
Loyd Schieferdecker
Dillon Cook
O. E. White
Frances Horney
Ray Horney
Bryan Lewis
Gaylyn Horney
Albert Kemble
Adam Eichhorn
John Paben
Earl Raper
Joan Schieferdecker
Wendell Rand
Clyde Young
Harold Sparks
John Adams
Bowen
W. A. Shanholtzer
J. A. Shanholtzer
Coatsburg
Chili Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule in 1937
On October 17 1937 Chili Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath School at 10:00 a m Young people meeting at 7:00 p m and probable preaching at 7:45 p m inviting all.
Happy Circle Club Hosts Quilting and Pot Luck
The Happy Circle Club met at Mrs. James Bailey’s home last Wednesday. Members present included Mrs. Everett Woods and Mrs. John Covert among others for quilting and a noon pot luck dinner.
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Happy Circle Club
James Bailey
Everett Woods
John Covert
Linus Stambach
Sierley
Bertha Smith
Emma Mecum
Nettie Cain
Edward Hester
Clara Motter
John Stambach
Lily Carpenter
Albert Amen
Bertha Bailey
Teacher Named for Gerald Boothe at Homebound Session
G. T. Taylor is employed to teach Gerald Boothe this school term because Gerald cannot attend the public school and requires a home instruction arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Taylor
Gerald Boothe
Gerald
Market notes on cattle hog lamb prices and supply in New York
John Clay & Co reports settlement of price controversy among New York butcher shops and processors. Demand for cattle and lambs increases due to reduced livestock supplies, while hog markets rise on steady receipts. Steers and yearlings in active demand. prices up to 25 to 50 cents. Finishers see price gains. first comeback lambs sold to killers at 10.40. Westward range cattle arrive in large numbers as the harvest progresses. Prices remain at near record October levels for steers hogs and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clay & Co
New York
Motor Club Distributes Safety Posters to Schools
The Chicago Motor Club distributes an October safety poster to 35,000 classrooms in Illinois and Indiana featuring Al the school safety patrol boy and his dog Ace. Later posters will show Al and Ace demonstrating safety points to young readers.
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Ace
America
Chicago Motor Club
Illinois
Indiana
Lesson prompts on avoiding a poster事故 classroom activity
The material describes a simple traffic accident shown with posters and asks students how the incident could have been prevented. It guides critical thinking about safety and prevention strategies in a classroom setting.
Celebration Dinner For 26th Wedding Anniversary
Dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gorby celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson and son James Neal with Miss Vivian Grant of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherrick of Loraine, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Futhey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Clem and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and Margaret, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Gorby
Ray Thompson
James Neal
Vivian Grant
Quincy
Harry Sherrick
Loraine
Harry Futhey
Harry McGinnis
Everett Clem
Billy
Glen Phillips
Margaret
Wm. Hull
High School Teachers Attend State Meeting in Quincy
Mississippi Valley division teachers meet in Quincy on Thursday and Friday. School closed Wednesday night and to reopen Monday. Miss Bratt attends Rockford Home Economics teachers convention next Thursday and Friday. Grade and high school teachers and families enjoyed a steak fry last Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Division
State Teachers’ Association
Quincy
Miss Bratt
Rockford
Visit in Champaign With University of Illinois Students
Dr. and Mrs. O H Crossland with Mrs H O Smith and Mrs John R Veach traveled to Champaign Illinois from Thursday to Saturday. They visited Edith Crossland Roger Veach and Maurice Smith all students at the University of Illinois. Dr Crossland attended a veterinarians meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Crossland
H. O. Smith
John R. Veach
Champaign, Ill
Edith Crossland
Roger Veach
Maurice Smith
University of Illinois
Crossland
T. W. Kiefer to Live in Kettenring Property
T W Kiefer has rented the Jake Kettenring property and expects to move to Bowen this week. Mr Kiefer recently purchased the Standard Oil station from Hubert Meyers. Mr Meyers and Delbert Covert are conducting the station until the new owner is located here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Kiefer
Jake Kettenring
Bowen
Mr. Kiefer
Standard Oil
Hubert Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Delbert Covert
Bowen Christian church Rally Day calls for renewed attendance
The Bowen Christian church reports generally strong activity but notes weak Sunday evening worship attendance. Pastor Omer E. Creech urges members to improve turnout and “play the game well before God” at Rally Day services.
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Bowen Christian Church
World Vision Sunday and church events at Methodist and Wesleyan churches
The Methodist church marks World Vision Sunday with a morning sermon on Christ-World Citizen and an evening service led by the Tru Blus with the pastor preaching. The Wesleyans shared a Sunday dinner. West Adams-Hancock pastors meet Friday at 10 am with lunch to follow in the church basement. Jacksonville District fall meeting is set for Oct 19 at Mt Sterling. The Harvest Sale raised nearly $52 last Saturday to paint the church. Chas J Lotz, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Vision
Tru Blus
West Adams- Hancock
Jacksonville
Mt. Sterling
Chas. J. Lotz
Lutheran Church to Hold Divine Worship and Reports
The Bible Church announces 11 00 a m Divine Worship and 11 45 a m Sunday School. Next Sunday the pastor and a delegate who attended the Central Illinois District Convention in Bloomington will give brief reports. The convention featured Prof M H Coyner on The Christian Home and remarks by Dr J W Behnken. The Emmaus prayer motto guided talks on Christ centered mission and education. Abide with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Illinois District
Bloomington
Christian Home
M. H. Coyner
Concordia Seminary
Springfield
Ill
J. W. Behnken
Emmaus
Jesus
J. R. Westphal
Riley couple welcome daughter in Graham hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Riley of Carthage are the parents of a daughter born October 11 at Graham hospital in Keokuk. The mother is the former Miss Nelle Brenneman. The couple already has one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Riley
Carthage
Graham Hospital
Keokuk
Riley
Nelle Brenneman
Wesleyan Bible Class Fried Chicken Supper
The Wesleyan Bible class will serve a fried chicken supper in the M. E. church basement on Thursday Oct 21 at 530 PM. Plates are 35 cents and a 10 cent admission applies for the program afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Bible
M. E
Hybrid corn field meeting in Carthage to study soil systems
Hancock county farmers will hear from F C Bauer and A L Lang about hybrid corn trials and soil treatment at the Illinois College of Agriculture experiment field near Carthage. The Oct 12 gathering starts at 1 30 pm and is part of a series across the state to help select best hybrids for varying soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Carthage
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Kewanee
Henry County
Clayton
Adams County
Aledo
Mercer County
Dixon
Lee County
Mt. Morris
Ogle County
F. C. Bauer
A. L. Lang
Marine Trust Bank
Honor Roll and Enrollment Details for Multiple Rooms
Grade 1 and Grade 2 honor roll lists include Merle Crossland Eva Veach and Donald Sparks. Room II enrollment stands at 28 with 18 perfect attendances. Room IV reports 17 in perfect attendance across 7th and 8th grades. The boys softball team ends the season against Augusta after winning all games. pupils plan a Halloween party following a geography contest with a losing side hosting the event.
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Merle Crossland
Marcellus Veach
Eva Carol Veach
Lawrence Jacobs
Wendell Rand
Betty Lou Harrison
Donald Sparks
Mary Winfield
Gerald Wright
Jack Stambach
Robert Price
Winona Lotz
Betty Cook
Rosalie Crossland
Marguerite Kemble
Deloris Duden
Betty Lou Peacock
Gary Sparks
Jean Rand
Phyllis Grosh
Wanda Horney
Dorothy Beghtel
Gene Schieferdecker
Donn Price
Omer Creech
Norma Raper
Betty Jane Paben
Helen Eichhorn
Arlo Crossland
Donald Stone
Bryan Lewis
Betty Winfield
Eunice Lewis
Eileen Kemble
Wilbur Eichhorn
Floyd Winfield
Donald Schieferdecker
Jack Cecil
Gladys Crossland
Donna Adams
Harriet Holmes
Paul Cannon
Dwaine Schieferdecker
Melvin Goetfried
Augusta
Gertrude Gredell Weds Keokuk Couple Visit
Gertrude Gredell married Mr. J H Gredell and visited by Mr and Mrs J B Cunningham. Mr and Mrs Herbert Ricker and sons joined. Mr and Mrs Fred Hardy of Keokuk Iowa, previously Miss Gredell, wed Sept 18 at Kahoka Missouri. She is Bowen High School graduate and has lived in Keokuk years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gredell
Herbert Ricker
Fred Hardy
Keokuk
Iowa
J. B. Cunningham
Hardy
Kahoka
Gertrude Gredell
Bowen Community High School
Mrand Mrs Mac Clark Move to Warsaw Apartment
Mr and Mrs Mac Clark rent an apartment in Warsaw to reside. Mr Clark works as a salesman for Cross and Son Ford dealers. They had been living with her parents Mr and Mrs O E White since their recent marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Clark
Warsaw
Clark
Cross & Son
Ford Dealers
O. E. White
Tough Baby Girl Tests Love Triangle With Gun
A short fiction tale in the American Weekly magazine spreads a dramatic scene as a girl aims a gun to end a love triangle. The story unfolds within the Sunday magazine distributed with the Chicago Herald and Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Dr J V McKim Buys Scott Property in Bowen
Dr. J V McKim purchases the Scott property just south of Nash & Norris building and will move there after redecorating. The couple has been living in the L E Nash house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. McKim
Scott
Bowen
Nash & Norris
Mrs. McKim
L. E. Nash
Blackburn College Reports Record Enrollment and Centennial Gifts
Blackburn College Carlinville Illinois opened the school year with a record enrollment of 304 and more applications than capacity. The college celebrated its Centennial with gifts totaling 190000 and seeks 100000 more for the Centennial Fund. A new gymnasium is under construction with two practice courts a stage and dressing rooms and another building plan aims to house Home Economics dining infirmary and extra housing. The student body includes representation from 20 states. Carlin Morton son of Roy A. Morton Bowen returns for his second year active in campus Age Club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn College
Carlinville
Blackburn
Carlin Morton
Roy A. Morton
Bowen
Carlin
Bartholomews Sell Meat Market to Jackson Bros in Stillwell
Bowen Illinois October 10 1912 Roy and Harry Bartholomew sold the meat market and ice business to Jackson Brothers of Stillwell. John Bartholomew departed for California. Rev A E Pauley of Central City Iowa accepted the Congregational pastorate here. M H Parsons returned from a two week trip in Missouri and Kansas. Mr and Mrs T R Kemp hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Bertis Robertson. Mrs Mabel Cain of Denver returned home after appendicitis surgery at St Francis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen, Il
Roy
Harry Bartholomew
Jackson Bros
Stillwell
John Bartholomew
Califonia
A. E. Pauley
Central City
Iowa
Congregational Church
M. H. Parsons
Missouri
Kansas
T. R. Kemp
Bertis Robertson
Mabel Cain
Denver
St. Francis Hospital
Business Lumbers Along Says Business Week
Business Week reports a slow week with few production setbacks and a general sentiment slump. Lumber orders fall and steel mills cut output while construction remains below last year’s level. Overall recovery slows but no major drop expected. Albert Kemble admitted to Blessing hospital for observation.
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Theatre
Warner Baxter
Loretta Young
Devil’s Saddle Legion
Karen Morley
Grant Richards
SUN. & Mon
Frederic March
Janet Gaynor
Adolphe Menjou
Hollywood
John Barrymore
Bulldog Drummond
Gary Cooper
George Raft
Chili Presbyterian Church
Motor Club
Champaign
Kettenring
Church OF Christ
Omer E. Creech
Lutheran Church “the
Bible Church
Room
Business Lumbers
Business Week
Blessing Hospital
J. M. Dennis
Geo. Wood
L. B. Sutherland
Earnest James
Dean Oakman
Camp Point
Plymouth
John Beal
Harry Carey
Armida
Bowes
Jack Oakie
Edward Arnold
Cary Grant
Frances Farmer
WED
Jean Rogers and
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