Boulder Illinois 4-H club forms amid tax bill debate
A Boulder town hall meeting organized a 4-H club with eleven members. Berthel Sanders was elected president Burl Quick vice president Chas Hintz Jr secretary treasurer Dean DuComb recreation chair Lanham chosen local leader. Meetings set for last Wednesday of each month.
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Boulder
Wayne L. Sidwell
Carlyle _high school
Berthel Sanders
Burl Quick
Chas, Hintz, Jr
Dean DuComb
Tno
Lanham
Wsh
State receives cement bids to high
The state faces a bid surge for 3 300 000 barrels of cement with costs rising from 94 cents to 1 62 per barrel, a total increase of about 2 244 000 dollars, as seventeen companies across six states reportedly submit identical bids. Public records were withdrawn awaiting Gov Horner figures before release.
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Ernest Leiberman
State Highway Department
Robert Kingery
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Gov. Horner
Bill Aims to Audit All Public Funds
Gov. Horner relies on a close knit advisory group nicknamed the kitchen cabinet. Ben F. Lindheimer of Chicago chairs the State Commerce Commission and is described as the financial brain assisted by Joe Rice, Director of Finance. Barnet Hodes, State Tax Commissioner, reviews payrolls for Republican firings. Ernest Leiberman, State Highway Engineer, handles engineering efficiency. Moe Rosenberg, Chicago, frequently appraises political insight.
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Horner
Ben F. Lindheimer
Chicago
State Commerce Commission
Joe Rice
Barnet Hodes
Ernest Leiberman
Moe Rosenberg
Horner’s Kitchen Cabinet Proposes Local Finance Audits
A bill by Rep. Schackenberg creates a Director of Local Finance in Springfield to receive and conduct audits of receipts and expenditures for cities villages and townships. Municipalities would pay for audits if they fail to act. All audits would become public records to promote economy and tax cuts.
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Rep. Schackenberg
Springfield
Open Meeting of District Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
An open meeting of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges in the district will be held at the Patoka I. O. F. Hall on Tuesday night April 18 at 7 30 p m. A very interesting program has been planned for guests and all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are urged to attend.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges
Patoka 1. O
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Local Wrestler Frances Belcher Visits Home Folks
Frances Belcher of the S Illinois Normal University spent the weekend with home folks. She wrestled on the card in a match and lost to a Marion opponent in under eight minutes.
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Frances Belcher
Frances
Marion Lad
Sales Tax Battle Roils Chicago and Illinois
A dated protest piece attacks the Illinois sales tax with broad opposition. It recalls a court restraining order blocking the tax and reports a rally of about 600 business leaders in Centrai to oppose the measure, urging readers to voice support or criticism.
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Chicago
Centralia
Long
Illinois
Miscellaneous Shower For Newly Weds In North Carolina
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Settem hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Cruse home last Wednesday night. Many useful gifts were given to the couple, and a large group of guests including Mrs. Carrye Alexander and Mrs. Katie Nattie attended. The attendees enjoyed a happy evening and extended best wishes to the bride and groom.
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Carrye Alexander
Katie Nattier
Kate Walker
Ruth Pugh
Ingvald Settem
C. N. Cruse
Mesdames Eunice Altom
Bessie Murfin
Myrtle Rogier
Anna Hii
Hettie Weinsman
Maude Irvin
Josephine Delay
Leta Beery
Wilma Dively
Ollie Alexander
Eva Potts
Nannie Wilson
Frances Sincox
Mary Martin
Anna Belcher
Bettie Sincox
Guetta
Birthday Surprise for Miss Ruth Pugh in Patoka
A birthday surprise for Miss Ruth Pugh was planned and carried out at her Patoka home last Monday evening. Luncheon was served as guests arrived, and Ruth enjoyed a merry gathering. Attending were Misses Anna Belcher Mae Eagan Ruby Eagan and Rettie Simcox.
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Ruth Pugh
Patoka
Ruth
Anna Belcher
Mae Eagan
Ruby Eagan
Rettie Simcox
Beerin tax plan sparks dispute over gas tax swap
Gov Horner aides reportedly quieted opposition to the home rule feature of the beer tax by offering cities a one cent share of the gasoline tax. The proposal would allocate one cent to municipalities, one cent to the state, and one cent to counties, shaping the revenue split.
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Horner
Spirited Local Election Upsets Tilt to Republicans
The local election yielded a narrow GOP win for supervisor Millard Rogier by eight votes, with Republicans winning several offices across Patoka precinct and Vernon. In Fayette County the board tilts 11 Democrats to 10 Republicans, while Centralia saw Republicans win three justices and one constable as Democrat candidates took three assistant supervisor spots. East Fork township also voted Republican in Clinton county.
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Supervisio
Millard Rogier
A. Li. Irvin
FP. J. Mojonnier
James Lawson
Assesor
Patoka
Rogier
Pugh
Justice
Belcher
Constable
Riley
Mojonnier
Irvin
Haley
Lawson
Cain
Ballance
Purcell
Hathaway
Vernon
Kaskaskia Township
Mary Holt
Martin Schau
Fayette County
Centralia
Carrigan
Geo. Washington Bowen
Foster
Chris Neilson
Willie Lowe
East Fork
Clinton County
Birthday Party for Carl Adams Held on Ninth Birthday
Saturday April 1 marked Carl Adams ninth birthday with friends at the Adams home. Games entertained the youngsters who then enjoyed angel food cake and sandwiches. The group sang Happy Birthday to Carl before departing. present were Leslie Griffin Wesley Griffin Wallace Gray Ray Gray Robert Smith Geo Karr and Junior Nichols.
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Carl
Fielding Adams
Angel
Leslie
Wesley Griffin
Wallace Gray
Ray Gray
Robert Smith
Geo. Karr
Junior Nichols
School News Highlights From Room One and Beyond
Genevieve Barnes visited Room One last Friday. Examinations occurred Thursday and Friday. report cards arrive this week. Harriet Marie and Ralph Strong Bloomington visited Rooms 1 and 2 Tuesday. Fourth Grade prepares an Easter Program for April 14 in their room.
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Genevieve Barnes
Harriet Marie
Ralph Strong
Bloomington
Dean Meador
John Karnes
Maxine Karr
Pauline Goff
Alavan Walker
Reba Cruthers
George Karr
Shobonier
Mrs Sarah Carter Passes Away at 88
Mrs Sarah Carter of Fre donia Prairie died at 7 a m on Thursday March 30 after months of cancer. She was 88 and is survived by her son Estell and other relatives. her husband Henry Carter preceded her in death.
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Sarah Carter
Henry Carter
Fredonia Prairie
Estell
Red Cross Plans Public Meeting at Vernon Church
The Red Cross will hold a public meeting at the M. E. Church in Vernon on Friday April 7 starting at 7 30. Free entertainment and a surprise drawing are promised. All residents are invited to attend.
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RED Cross
Card of Thanks from Assessor ED Preacher
I thank all who voted for me on Tuesday April 4 to re elect me as the Assessor of Carrigan Township ED Preacher expresses gratitude to supporters and voters in the community.
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Carrigan Township
Economic Outlook Amid Bank Reopenings and Roosevelt Plans
The piece surveys postholiday banking reopenings and a growing belief in national recovery. It highlights gold hoarding trends, the Roosevelt administration’s measures, unemployment relief plans, beer and gasoline tax projections, and anticipated price stability as industries like steel auto oil and copper show mixed signals. Public offices and legislative actions in Illinois are noted, with calls for economy and voter registration efforts.
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Roosevelt
Teiler
Treasury Department
Illinois Supreme Court to Elect New Chief Justice
The court will complete Justice Oscar E. Heard's term with Justice Warren Orr to succeed him, rotation among members noted. The ruling on receivers of defunct insurers says private attorneys must be paid from firm assets, not attorney general. The ruling cites Marquette National Fire Insurance case and vindicates H A Bailey. Illinois may absorb Sanitary District debt per US Supreme Court master recommendation.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Oscar E. Heard
Freeport
Warren Orr
Carthage
Justice Heard
High Court
Superior Court
Cook County
Marquette National Fire Insurance Company
H. A. Bailey
Fromer
Department of Trade and Commerce
Illinois
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Chicego
Hunter introduces bills to cut property tax by 15 million
Representative David Hunter chairing the future road program says bills would reduce direct property tax and special assessments by 15,000,090 annually. One proposal splits the gasoline tax three ways among counties state highway construction and municipal street projects.
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David Hunter
Future Road Commission
Farm product prices rise with general trend
Prices for farm products have strengthened in line with the general market movement. The note indicates a positive uptick across commodities, reflecting broader economic momentum and demand.
Illinois style politics and local notices headline
A collage of items from Illinois journalism includes political taunts about Knute Rockne memorials and Mayoralty, Capone bootlegging, bank reopening in Decatur, licenses in Vandalia, a Texas cyclone death toll, Ruth Judd’s pardon denial and jail escape attempt, a Pana shooting, salary cuts for Washington officials, and Breese electric rate changes.
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al Smith
Illinois Legislative Chamber
Illinois
Chicago
Capone
Kelly Roe
Vandalia
Horner
Springfield
Kelly
Minneapolis
Citizens Bank
Decatur
Washington Board of Supervisors
Board of Review
Breese
North Fork Social Notes Tie Community Visitors
North Fork residents and families exchange calls throughout the week. Local visits include Mrs Abbie Cox and family, Edna and Lora Bassett, John Wilson and Catharine Conant, and Ralph Feathers in Kinmundy and St Peter. Regulars attend funerals, showers, and school events with neighbors in Salem Kinmundy and surrounding areas.
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Tom Jones
Jesse Jones
John Wilson
Catherine Conant
Abbie Cox
Edna
Lora Bassett
Jim. McCune
Ralph Feathers
Kinmundy
St. Peter
Minnie Atkins
Dow Fyoen
Salem
Mary Walker
Lora Arn
Kenneth Robb
Dick Festhers
North Fork
Clem Doolen
David Headley
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Elmer N. Bradley
Menard County
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Murphysboro
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