Local Governments Act To End Stream Pollution
The American Public Works Association notes extended programs to curb 5.75 billion gallons of untreated sewage daily entering waterways. States including Mississippi Texas Oregon Pennsylvania California Massachusetts and Minnesota show actions from new laws to city plans and bond funding for sewage disposal and treatment.
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American Public Works Association
Mississippi
Texas
State Health Department
Oregon
Pennsylvania
California
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nap effect on warmth of blankets rather than weight
Textiles specialists report warmth depends on the nap of the fabric, not weight. Napped fabrics trap heat while heavy non nap fabrics lose heat. wool fibers recover after laundering giving long lasting warmth while other fibers do not.
Balcony in Asia and Education in Crisis
The article discusses French Indochina as a vast Asian colony with 25 million people and Parisian influence in cities like Hanoi. It also offers practical home advice on preventing clogged drains with boiling water and highlights underfunding in American education with millions of students lacking schooling and underpaid teachers.
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Asia
France
South China Sea
Philippines
Borneo
Texas
India
China
Hanoi
Paris
Department of Agriculture
Obituary of Arthur Voorheis Guyer of Franklin Illinois
Arthur Voorheis Guyer of Franklin Illinois born February 9 1880 in Crawford County near West York Illinois died August 5 1947 at Veterans Hospital Marion Illinois. He married Della Goodwin December 19 1922 and helped raise her daughters Thera and Greta. He joined Pleasant Grove Friends Church in 1909 and served as Elder and supporter of Jesus Christ. Surviving: widow two stepdaughters Mrs Gordon I Lapp Evanston Illinois and Mrs Francis W Miller Robinson Illinois one brother Fred Manteno Illinois one half brother Wilbur West York Illinois and many nieces nephews and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Voorheis
Guyer
Franklin
Angelus
Chambers Guyer
Crawford County
West York
Ilinois
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Della Goodwin
Thera
Greta
Pleasant Grove Friends
Jesus Christ
Evanston
Francis W. Miller
Robinson, Illinois
Fred
Manteno
Illinois
Wilbur
Wife Slayer Given 995 Years in Prison
In Chester Illinois Daniel S Clifton a 36 year old railroad section foreman was sentenced to 99 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his wife His wifes decapitated body was found along Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad tracks near Sparta on the morning of June 1.
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Chester
Ill
Daniel S. Clifton
Teen Knifer Boasts Of Gashing Girl In Malibu Beach
Joel Dean Penny, a 15 year old high school student, bragged about using a hunting knife to slash the throat of a 11 year old girl named Cherri McBride in an abandoned house. He described the attack calmly and admitted attempts to strike.
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Malibu Beach
Calif
Joel Dean
Penny
Cherri McBride
Santa Monica Hospital
Joel
Cherri
Him
Foster Mother Wins Custody After Child's Kiss
In the Bronx Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Schreiber awarded custody of two year old Gerald Olsen to his foster mother Norma Orrico after the boy chose to run to her and kiss her. Gerald had been in Mrs Orrico care for two years since his mother Lillian Olsen placed him there amid estrangement from the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gerald Olsen
Bronx Supreme Court
Lillian Olsen
Norma Orrico
Orrico
Benjamin Schreiber
Gerald
There never was a good livestock man who was not a good feeder
A concise adage notes that true livestock skill hinges on effective feeding, implying that mastery of nutrition underpins livestock success and overall animal stewardship.
Card of Thanks for Arthur V. Guyer
Laudea Guyer expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of her husband Arthur V. Guyer.
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Arthur V. Guyer
Della‘ Guyer
Notice of Claim Day in Martha Anna Green Estate
Public notice in Clark County Illinois states October 6 1947 as the claim date for the estate of Martha Anna Green deceased. Creditors may file claims with administrator FE B Cole and attorney Charles McNary before the date without summons.
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FE. B. Cole
Charles McNary
Notice of Claim Day in Perry Low Estate
Notice states Monday October 6 1947 is the claim date in the Perry Low deceased estate in Clark County Illinois. Claims may be filed with no summons before the date. Administrator Charles A Low with attorneys Snavely Miller Marshall Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Low
Clark County
Ilinois
Charles “A. Low
Snavely & Miller
Marshall, Ilinois
Tax Purchaser Notice for Martinsville Property
Tax sale by Clark County treasurer on December 17, 1945 purchased in Ellen Zschau's name for Lots 26 and 29 in Trustee's Sub- division Section 7 Martinsville. Delinquent taxes 1929 through 1945 with interest and costs. redemption expires December 17, 1947. Certificate holder Ellen Zschau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Ilinoia
Ellen Zschau
Martinsville
Dinois
Jane Troughton
Obituary of Sheldon Simpson of Marshall Illinois
Sheldon Simpson born February 8, 1875 in Clark County Illinois died August 4, 1947 after a long illness aged 72 years 5 months 26 days. He married Ora Tharp October 14 1900. Survived by wife two daughters five sons eighteen grandchildren one foster grandson three sisters one brother and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Simpson
John
Sophie Simpson
Clark County
Llinois
Ora Tharp
Ora Simpson
Nettle D. Burger
Goldie L. Shotts
Marshall
Roy
Metcalf
Ilinois
Ralph
Charleston
Illinois
Darrell
Martinsville
Eugene
Rollo
Mary Sandiford
Bellair
Naomi Galey
Frankfort
Indiana
Lennie Jackson
Cushing
Oklahoma
Milo Simpson
Casey
Thompson reunion at Casey Park draws local families
Mrs. Lens Artman and son Doyle attended the Thompson reunion at Casey Park on Sunday. Mrs. Laura Olmsted and Mrs. Mary Graham with daughter visited relatives in Chicago last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Stanfield and daughters called on Mrs. Ray Drake. Miss Clara Bell Cornwell visited Harold Thompson and family. Canning powders and preservatives should never be used as they may be harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lens Artman
Doyle
Thompson
Casey Park
Laura Olmsted
Mary Graham
Chicago
Ford Stanfield
Ray Drake
Clara Bell Cornwell
Harold Thompson
Tax lien sale notice for Martinsville lot in 1945
In Clark County Illinois on December 17 1945 Victor C Miller as certificate holder purchased Lot 50 in Lafferty's Addition Martinsville for delinquent taxes and costs for years 1930 to 1945. Redemption period expires December 11 1947 with B Johnson Estate listed as seller name.
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Clark County
Ilinois
Victor C. Miller
Lafferty
Martinsville
Clark’ County
Illinois
B. ,. Johnson
Victor C. ‘Miller
John Deere Powr-Trol new farm equipment announced
Flowers Sales & Service announces the John Deere Hydraulic Powr-Trol a labor saving system for tractors models A B and GM. It provides remote hydraulic lift for drawn implements with two speeds and variable depth control while the tractor moves or stands. Limited quantities will be available in coming months as factory production ramps up.
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Flowers Sales & Service
John Deere
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6Th Street
Ford Motor Company
Marshall, Ill
FORD
Kiss
Martha Anna Green
Moore
Funeral Home
Miss Frances. Drake
Herald Advertising
Southern Illinois
Albertas and
Hales
Rose Fruit Market
Archer Ave. Marshall
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