State Capitol Ground More Beautiful This Year
Springfield Illinois Secretary of State Charles F Carpentier said the Capitol grounds will be more beautiful than in years for visitors during the State Fair from August 12 to 21. He noted his role as custodian of state grounds and emphasized ongoing improvements.
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Springfield
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Charles F. Carpentier
Illinois
Capitol
Carpentier
James M. Walsh
Hampshire
C.S.T
Patoka
A.C
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Frank Brokelmeyer
John A. Jennings
Community Social Notes At Howard Kiles Area
Friday and Saturday gatherings are noted with visits from Mr and Mrs John Peck of Decatur to How ard Kiles. Mary Padberg and Mr Lowie Padberg plus children spend Monday with the Padbergs. Clarence Albert and family join Alva Williams and Eugene for ice cream with the Merediths Saturday night. Perkins family visits Monday. Hyde and the Meltons call on Mrs Kile Tuesday. Fred Simpson family visits Monday evening.
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John Peck
Decatur
Howard Kiles
Mary Padberg
Lowie ‘Padberg
Clarence Albert
Alva Williams
Eugene
Henry Meredith
William Perkins
James Hyde
Chuck
Dale Melton
Kile
Fred Simpson
Capitol Grounds Undergo Seasonal Beautification
Secretary Carpentier praised the Capitol grounds renovation led by James M. Walsh. Improvements include a renovated sprinkler system, evergreen shrubs, greenhouse-grown flowers transplanted on site, and a newly painted and lit dome. Observers note the last dome paint job dated to the 1920s and highlight the 150000 square feet of lawn to maintain.
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Carpentier
Green House
Capitol
Capitol Building
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