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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1933
Page
2
The Bowen Chronicle published weekly in Bowen Illinois with editor and publisher E Jones. The paper is mailed as second class matter and charges 1 50 per year in advance. The newspaper reserves right to reject any or all news or advertising for any reason.
Illinois official figures show August payrolls and employment up for the fourth month in a row. The rise reduced about 63 000 people from relief rolls since April while the Commerce Commission orders monthly utility reports for rate making. The Horner administration pursues highway beautification by removing signs from state routes and considers a special session to address a relief commission deficit of 3.4 million for September and 9 million for the four months before January 1.
The federal government plans two large forest units in Southern Illinois Shawnee and Illini totaling about 600000 acres across seven counties Jackson Union Alexander Pope Hardin Saline and Gallatin. Officials urge rapid land purchases to enable winter conservation camps and employment for about 5000 workers.
Earl Worth sold his West Point Garage stake to W E Simmons with possession taken Friday. Hospitals and accidents feature as Mrs. Albert Nelson heads to Graham for surgery. several residents and visitors travel to Quad City areas. Community Club events draw crowds while officers are elected. social visits span from Quincy to Champaign and Peoria hospitals.
A lengthy social column notes numerous Bowen and surrounding residents visiting relatives in Hamilton, Quincy, Versailles, and Ursa. It records a daughter's birth to Francis and Dooley, eye specialist trip by E Tanner, funeral at Golden for Dr Hecox, and community events including Merry Music Makers program and college enrollment.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Nurse Technician Bacteriology and Roentgenology, Indian service, Graduate Nurse on visiting duty, Veterans' Administration, Indian service Public Health service and others. Applicants require at least two years postgraduate nursing experience with options in Medical Officer and Associate Medical Officer branches including cardiology, pediatrics, otolaryngology, neurology, internal medicine, pathology, bacteriology, roentgenology, surgery cases, tuberculosis and venereal diseases.
The notice lists General Practice positions with the Veterans Administration Public Health Service Indian Service and other agencies plus engineer grades from 2600 to 5400 dollars yearly with a 15 percent economy deduction and a 3.5 percent retirement deduction. Other jobs include photogrammetrist junior forester and junior range examiner with 2000 to 2600 dollars. Full information via the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC.
Fairview school held its monthly meeting on Friday evening of last week with a post meeting bonfire and roasted weiners. A second Friday night meeting is planned each month.
The Wisconsin Press notes that country papers endured financial strain but most survived with improved news and editorial service. It praises the weekly press for courage and faithful service to its customers amid hardship.
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