Martinsville News Roundup and Local Events
John Lorville, longtime resident east of Martinsville, died Saturday morning with funeral at Mt. Pleasant church led by Rev Jr At Sweet. Rev Caster Hix and wife from Rolling Springs Ill visiting relatives last week and Sunday preached at the church of God. Martinsville’s city election drew strong interest and the Bible class at Bethel church invites men to a Thursday talk by Rev Myers of Casey and Barber, followed by light refreshments. The carnival planned for last week failed completely.
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Doty Dry Goods Enlarges Ready-to-Wear and Millinery Departments
The Doty Dry Goods Company announced a large expansion of its ready-to-wear and millinery departments in the recent days. The store featured floral decorations and carnations for visiting ladies, with Teck Culter providing an eye catching window background that highlights display items.
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Black's Hotel replaces Marshall Inn after improvements
D. T. Black proprietor of the Marshall Inn on east Main street announces the hotel is renamed Black's Hotel. Transient trade will be catered to but no meals will be served.
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Card of Thanks for flowers and kindness shown
We thank the many friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers and kindness shown during our bereavement. F. H. Goodrich, Mrs. T. C. Goodrich, Frank Malloy and family. The man with a pet reform has the enthusiasm of a cat with its first mouse, and the reform and the mouse suffer the same fate.
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T. C. Goodrich Frank Malloy and Family
Wanted to Buy Old Safe or Cupboard
Classified note seeks an old fashioned safe or cupboard for purchase. Call 423 for details. Another ad asks to call Roy Fix about truck hauling at phone 3225.
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Roy Fix
Illinois Senate passes Kenninger plan for two senators five citizens
In Springfield the Senate approved the Kenninger proposition creating a board of two senators, two representatives and five citizens to plan state improvements. A separate Alpiner bill to repeal the public utilities act was deferred for Thursday consideration amid party friction and talks between Governor Small and Mayor Thompson over transportation district measures.
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Trails To Assist Highway Construction Fund Approved
Federal funds totaling 64,533,01925 were approved by the United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Public Roads for trails and marked routes. The plan covers 8,855 projects with emphasis on the Dixie, Mohawk, Roosevelt highways and other scenic routes, noting Western states use more funds due to earlier Eastern improvements. Nevada leads in federal-aid road use with 83 percent of its mileage on trails and 90 percent of federal funds spent locally.
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Masury Explains Road Wear And Traction On Asphalt Roads
Alfred R Masury discusses highway maintenance and asphalt surfaces noting that the right side of roads wears more due to arched surfaces and traction differences. He cites that truck and wagon makers adjust axles and springs to handle greater stress on the road's right side.
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Illinois Governor Warns Road Program May End Over Price Cuts
Governor Len Small of Illinois declares that hand materials must drop in price or the road building program will be discontinued. He says poor roads hurt marketing of local products and that road improvements depend on market conditions and lower costs.
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Heavy Traffic Restrictions on First Class Roads
Motor trucks face tightened limits as authorities enforce heavier loads banned on designated first class routes. Bridish Mulagin reports the new rules aim to reduce road wear and improve safety across major highways.
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