Capital Asked to Stop Sewage Flow Into River
The Illinois waterway commission reports Chicago sewage juts into Des Plaines and Illinois rivers, contaminating waters to Peoria and Havana. It warns that delayed sewage treatment endangers Chicago and Illinois Valley health, and criticizes Sanitary District for funding other projects instead of building treatment plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
State Waterway Commission
Chicago Stanitary District
Sanitary Board
Lake Michigan
Sanitary District Canal
Waterway Divisions
Des Plaines
Lockport
Peoria
Havana
Ilinoig Valley
W C T U Meeting Promotes Prohibition in March Event
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon March 15 at Mrs Minnie H Smiths home with Miss Clara B Waughop presiding. Members sang America and discussed prohibition and anti liquor themes including remarks on England is Hope of Prohibition and a Chicago Tribune article on triad drink effects. A query box prompted discussion on Americanization and loyalty. notes by Bella Evans, press correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie H. Smith
Clara B. Waughop
Elizabeth Reed
Lizzie BE
Zenor
America
C. C. Smith
Maria L. Davis
May Stickel
England
Minnie Smith
C. E. Griffin
Walt Mason
Mary Newman
D. R. Blackwell
Wisconsin
Matilda Morse
M. C. Doyle
Chicago Tribune
Frank Johnson
New Jersey Assembly
Illinois PTAs Annual Conference Address in Peoria
At the Illinois Council of Parent Teachers Annual Conference in Peoria on Tuesday March 29 G W Hunt former Putnam county superintendent will give an address of welcome Professor Dean Minman Granville High School principal will speak on Interior Decoration of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Council of Parent‘Teachers
Peoria
G. W. Hunt
Putnam County
Dean M._ In‘man
Granville High
Miss Ida Davis residence beautified by painter
The residence of Miss Ida Davis is being beautified by the painter’s brush, enhancing its exterior appearance. The project involves fresh color and detailing to improve curb appeal. Local observers note the improvement adds charm to the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Davis
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Forestry Talk and Social
The Ocean Springs group met at Mrs. Mary Shorts home with Audubon and Forestry chaired by Mrs. Josephine Townsend sending greetings from Long Beach. President Mrs. Charlotte Sparling spoke of returning after winter in Mississippi while Rev. H. G. Dusenberry urged tree preservation and discussed the Snell bill and forestry. He quoted eulogies of trees and shared notes on Mariposa trees and California forests. Mrs. Sparling also spoke of turpentine trees and Gulfport shipyard visits, and members shared favorite birds. Letters from Mrs. Allen Wenona and Mrs. Clifford Haws conveyed thanks and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shorts
Audubon and Forestry
Josephine L. Townsend
Long Beach
California
Charlotte Sparling
Ocean Springs
Mississippi
G. M. Clark
Clara B. Waughop
H. G. Dusenberry
Snell
Congress
China
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio River
Dusenberry
Osh Kilmer
Johnny Appletree
Rev. Dusenberry
Miss May Young
England
C. G. Allen
Wenona
Cor
R. F. Burt
Bernice Green
Clifford Hawswith
Bella Evans
Prs. Cor
Daniel Horrom Dies After Illness at 43
The community mourns Daniel L. Horrom aged 43 years 9 months 10 days, elder son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Horrom, who died Monday afternoon at his farm north of the city after a severe appendicitis operation. Funeral Thursday at 2:80 oclock from his late residence with Rev Dusenberry officiating. interment in Henry cemetery. Obituary to follow next week. Also notes about the groom and a family illness in Rochester, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Horrom
Wesley Horrom
Dusenberry
Henry Cemetery
Road Bond Appeal to Vote for Better Gravel Roads
Magnolia correspondent urges the township to adopt a bond issue for improved highways, arguing good roads boost education, church attendance, markets, and overall prosperity. The piece warns that earth roads fail under increased traffic and calls for immediate action by Grange members and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Farm Bureau
Red Cross Elects Officers and Plans Peace Time Program
The Red Cross in Marshall county met at the opera house last Thursday, reelecting Chairman J K ONeill Treasurer J A Williams and Secretary Mabel L Steimle. Directors named were Mrs James Hartley Mrs Walter Duke Clarence Duke and Charles P Green. Miss Coleman outlined a peace time program. Next meeting in April will feature Grant Burgner on plans for the peace time program. The chapter reports 30 members. A note from Corn Dent of Macon Mississippi mentions pleasant weather and low cotton prospects due to price slump with 88 to 1544 cents.
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The
Red Cross
Opera House
J. K. O'Neill
J. A. Williams
Mabel L
Steimle
James Hartley
Walter Duke
Clarence Duke
Charles P. Green
Coleman
Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Grant Burgner
Emnig Dakin
Corn Dent
Magnolia
Macon
Mississippi
Grandmother Sarah Leech Celebrates Nonagenarian Birthday
Last Thursday afternoon March 17 Mrs Sarah Leech known as Grandma celebrated her ninety first birthday. A large gathering at the farm reception included friends from Hennepin Chicago Peoria Houston and El Campo. Guests sent flowers and gifts while cakes candy and a homemade verse were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Leech
Grandma
Mary Deck
Hennepin
Billy Patterson
Chicago
Peoria
Jack Leech
Houston
Texas
C. A. Camp
el Campo
John Leech
Venice
Ocean Park
Santa Barbara
California
Harvey
Camp
Deck
Buried Thrift Stamps Turned Into Income Securities
William B. Bosworth urges thrift stamp owners to search homes and offices for stamps left unredeemed. Collect completed Thrift Stamp folders to exchange for 5 dollar savings stamps, and note new 25 cent, 1 dollar, 25 dollar, 100 dollar and 1000 dollar denominations. Registration protects against loss and 4 percent interest compounded quarterly with tax exemptions can yield over 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Bosworth
Treasury Savings Securities
Federal Reserve District
Mr. Bosworth
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
Move for Salary Increase for General Assembly Members
Representative Cruden sponsors a bill to raise General Assembly salaries to 5000 for a two year term, with a 10 cent per mile mileage allowance. The measure targets members elected in 1922 and later, tracing historical increases from 2000, 3500, and 3500 mileage adjustments and court rulings. Mr and Mrs Paxson and Mrs Bosley and Mrs Shields of Hennepin visited last Saturday for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruden
General Assembly
Springfield
Fayette S. Munro
Legislative Voters League
Citizens’ Association of Chicago
Supreme Court
Walter Paxson
R.S. Bosley
Allie Shields
Hennepin
Our City
Stereopticon Lecture on Philippine Islands by Rev Dusenberry
A Presbyterian Church Sunday evening talk highlights the Philippines with about 3 000 islands and ten million people. Since 1898 under U S protection, converts report healthier lives through medical missions. The Bible now in seven dialects, twenty years of growth ends with 100 000 worshippers singing praises to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
United States
Manila
Public School Notes From St Louis Meeting
Our Public School high school Miss Evans travels to St Louis Missouri for three days for the annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South of which she is a member. Mr Dennis is absent due to illness. Spelling certificates awarded to Edith Bergantz Ellen Randall Clyde Fowler. Seals to Willma Heininger Mae Chestnut Dorothy Jeanne Forbes. Perfect attendance certificate to Emmett Harney. Grades will review music at the Opera House soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Peo- Tia Journal
Abe
Edith Bergantz
Ellen Randall
Clyde Fowler
Willma Heininger
Mae Chestnut
Dorothy Jeanne Forbes
Emmett Harney
Opera House
Home Talent Play Benefit For St Josephs Organ Fund
The city hosts a two act farce comedy The Doctor at the Opera House next Thursday evening March 31 for St Josephs organ fund. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents plus vocal and instrumental numbers by local artists. Also notes economic folly about eggs and a Buick car sale to Marquette Cement for traveling salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
St. Joseph's
la Salle
Marquette Cement Company
Holy Week Observances at St. Joseph's Church
Holy Thursday mass and procession at St. Joseph's with prayerful vigil at the repository. Good Friday services begin 7:30 am, Way of the Cross at 3:00 pm. Holy Saturday 7:30 am blessing of water and paschal candle. Easter Sunday 8:00 am high mass and 10:00 am low mass with special music and flowers. congregation urged to receive Holy Communion and share in the risen Savior. Public welcome at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Repository
Easter at Presbyterian Church with Joyful Sermon
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Easter services led by Rev. H G Dusenberry with the sermon Some Joys of Easter. Special music includes a choir anthem a duet by Mrs Dusenberry and Mrs Andrews with violin, and The Palms by Leybach. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening stereopticon pictures of the southern mountains at 7 30 p mEveryone welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dusenberry
Dusenberry
Andrews
C. A. Phillips
Christian Endeavor
Theouthern
Leybach
St Johns Church Easter Week Schedule
The Rev Father Cooper leads St Johns Church events from Thursday March 24 7 30 p m prayer and instruction to Easter Sunday March 27 Holy Communion 6 30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m and Holy Eucharist 11 00 a m Confessions offered Monday and Tuesday in Easter week 7 30 a m Holy Communion. Good Friday schedule 2 to 4 p m Holy Saturday 7 30 to 8 50 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cooper
Memorial service for B L T at Methodist Church
The note announces a Sunday night sermon at the Methodist Church honoring B L T and Line o’ Type. TM M. B. Van Leer promises a cheerful service with a strong choir anthem and orchestra, aiming to lift the spirits of mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. van Leer
Mass Times at St Joseph’s Church
St Joseph’s Church announces Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday mass at 7:30 a m The pastor is Rev M J Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brennan
St Marys Church Mass Times and Pastor
St Marys Church announces Sunday mass at 9 or 10 am with vespers and benediction at 2 30 pm. Weekday mass is at 8 am led by Pastor Rev A Schauer.
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A. Schauer
W R C Meeting Reports Growth and Deliberations
The W R C met on Saturday March 19 at the K P Hall. Thirty five members enrolled with many more desirous to join and plans to skip the March 22 practice. The gathering was pleasant and profitable for officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Alice. B. Gilpin
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Woman's Club
Daniel Horrom
Fred Smith
Gib Barclay
Rochester
Minnesota
John Smith
Earth
Philippine Islands
Presbyterian Church
Mendota
ST. Joseph’s
St. John’s Church
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary’s Church
W. R.C
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