Economy Keynote Of State Budget Summary
The governor presents economy driven budget recommendations for the coming biennium to the Fifty Fourth General Assembly. It notes no emergency appropriations, reduced need for new requests, and increased costs in welfare institutions. Major items include health, education, bonds, and highway financing as existing funds and re appropriations reshape the overall appropriation outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Small
Department of Finance
A. C. Bollinger
James M. Kittleman
Health Department
University of Illinois
General Revenue Fund
University of Ilinois
Fifty-Third
Illinois and
Michigan
Fish and Game Division
U. S. Veterans Bureau Fund
Births outnumber deaths in Illinois by two to one
Illinois provisional figures show 137117 births and 77145 deaths last year. The birth rate was 20 per 1000, mortality 11.2, yielding a net population gain of 59972. Chicago's death rate ran slightly lower than downstate, reflecting preventive public health gains and calls for full time county health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
State Health Department
Brown, Calhoun
Edwards
Hardin
Henderson
Kendall
Putnam
Issac D. Rawlings
Chicago
Modern Library System Proposed for China
The Boxer indemnity fund will be managed by the China Foundation for the Promotion of Education and Culture with ten Chinese and five American trustees. Chinese educators seek funds to develop a modern public library system in China. Dr. Arthur E. Bostwick of the St. Louis Public Library is appointed by the American Library Association to visit China, inspect libraries, and advise the demnity fund administration. Miss Muril Carter of T. J. Irvin Lumber Co. visited friends in Centralia Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Foundation For the Promotion
China
American Library Association
Arthur E. Bostwick
St. Louis
Muril Carter
T. J. Irvin Lumber Co
Centralia
State budget shows reduced biennial requests and bond cut
The biennium requests approved by the Governor total 273 395 898, down 58 235 317 from prior figures after removing 55 million for Soldiers' Compensation bonds. The division of purchases and supplies lists price increases over three years with figures for roasted coffee flour cotton sheeting and woolen blankets, noting missing 1925 quotations due to advance ordering.
Personal News From Clinton Area Community
Local notices list visits and movements of residents including Mrs E R Caldwell and her daughter, Murl Anderson taking a position at Gately store in Centralia, illness of Jay Sackett in Idaho, Mrs C S Smith visiting from Centralia, Fred Purcell visiting family, Charles Humes in Centralia improving from erysipelas, Mrs W C Pugh visiting with granddaughter, Donna accompanying grandmother, Roy Keller visiting from Arrowsmith, T M Cole and wife en route to Vernon to see Ross Herring family, S E Robinson visiting, Flora Dickey of Vernon visiting Patoka, Johnny Boye of St Paul visiting Patoka, Dale Altom and L J Peek Decatur visitors, T P Walker and wife called to DuQuoin for Melba Walker’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Caldwell
Clinton
Murl Anderson
Centralia
Jay Sackett
Idaho
Sackett
Fred Purcell
C. S. Smith
Charles Humes
Charles
W. C. Pugh
Glinton
Donna
Roy Keller
Arrowsmith
T. M. Cole
Nickely Brindle
Vernon
Ross Herring
S. E. Robinson
Shobonier
Flora Dickey
Johnny Boye
St. Paul
Dale Altom
L. J. Peek
Decatur
T. P. Walker
DuQuoin
Little Melba
Neil Walker
Walker
Sunday School Party for Mrs. Marion Ellis
The Willing Worker class of the Christian church hosted a surprise party for teacher Mrs. Marion Ellis at the George Porter home. Seventeen members attended enjoying contests and games with prizes to Pauline Altom Ruby Eagan and Electa Good. Officers elected included President Maxine Johnson and Vice President Frances Blankinship. New members welcomed Miss Flossie Etheridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Marion Ellis
George Porter
Ellis
Pauline Alcom
Ruby Eagan
Electa Good
Maxine Johnson
Frances Blankinship
Sec
Pauline Altom
Treas
Jesse Ballentine
Rory Eagan
Myrtle Good
Nina Foltz
Alice Murfin
Hilda Tacke
State legislatures urged to fund teachers training upgrades
Increased high school enrollment has raised the need for better professional training for teachers. The Interior Department reports that several state legislatures plan requests this year to expand training beyond basic schooling, adding two years of normal school work after high school. High schools supply graduates, but facilities for advanced training remain inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Bureau of Education
Sattes
In Memoriam Charles H Doolen One Year Later
In loving memory of Charles H Doolen our dear husband and father who left us one year ago February 18 1924. Beyond the doubts and hopes and fears beyond the cares and joys and tears our loved one rests in silent eternal sleep Mrs Charles S Doolen And Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Doolen
How to Care for Hatching Eggs for Strong Chickens
Advice from a poultry note emphasizes careful egg handling to improve hatch rates. It covers hen age, temperature control between 55 and 65 degrees, freshness within one week, regular turning, proper egg size around two ounces, cleanliness, ventilation, and storage away from extremes to reduce early chick mortality.
B Y P U Notes On Coffee King Area Meeting
B Y P U in Judson Group hosts February 22 at 6 30 PM with quizzes readings and talks by Daisy Mojon nier O F Davis Chloe Williams Joe Outhouse Dale Nattier T E Irvin Lorna Rankin Jacob Davis and others Kathleen Davis and the Junior Quartette perform a piano solo and special song. Joe Sullens from near Alma visited Patoka as a shopper Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Group
Quizz
Daisy Mojonnier
O. F. Davis
Chloa Williams
Joe Outhouse
Dale Nattier
T. E. Irvin
Kathleen Davis
Bro. Rankin
Lorna Rankin
Jacob Davis
Esther and
Eldon Cox
Artie Rogier
Cleo Chandler
Branson Makes Early Waves in Springfield
Bob Branson newly elected representative from the 42nd district acts like a veteran as he asserts district representation. Local press notes Branson resists interference from Effingham Democrat and others while seeking harmony in the political circle. Mrs Vesta Burge of Centrailia was appointed then removed from a post as Mrs Walter Shoupe gained the position amid efforts to balance local factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Branson
Effingham Democrat
Bob
Vesta Burge
Centralia
Walter Shoupe
Northern Illinois
Jack Rabbit
Charleston to Start Drilling Oil on Big Scale Soon
Charleston plans to dig at least three wells next week to test for oil. H McCurdy of Danville, who arranged the venture, has shipped drilling gear from near Champaign and expects it tonight. The first well will be west of town near a prior seepage site. other well locations depend on lease acreage and oil indications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
H. McCurdy
Danville
Champaign
Illinois county breakdown of 1924 automobile fees
Secretary of State Louis L. Emerson reports 1924 automobile fees totaled 11,546,206 with Cook County contributing 4,141,998, over a third of the total. Peoria led downstate counties at 271,725, followed by St. Clair, Kane, Madison, Winnebago, Sangamon, and LaSalle. Hardin had the smallest at 5,635. Funds fund the Good Roads Fund and office costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Louis L. Emerson
Cook County
Peoria County
Downstate
St. Clair County
Kane County
Automobile Department
Good Roads Fund
General Revenue Fund
Bond
Clinton
Effingham
Fayette
Jefferson
Marion
Church Services and Revival Schedule Mentioned
Good services are reported at Zion and McHaney last Sunday. Rev J M Smith will speak at the local church next Sunday night. Rev Henley visits home and returns to fill his regular appointment at Wescott Chapel. He will go to Perryville Missouri on Monday to assist in a revival for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion and McHaney
J. M. Smith
Henley
Wescott Chapel
Perryville
Robert Foltz Jr Returns From Colorado Trip
Robert Foltz Jr arrives home from an extended visit to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. He met many locals, reports most are well, finds work dull but future prospects look good for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foltz, Jr
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Robert
Clover varieties show fit varies with conditions in Illinois
Illinois studies on soil experiments show clover success hinges on variety and soil. Alsike and red clovers perform poorly on light southern Illinois soils, while sweet clover excels with heavy roots. Natural soil fertility strongly influences outcomes across fields and years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Odin
Marion County
H. J. Snider
Illinois
Lincoln Birthday Program and School Notes
School notes show no class Friday due to a teachers meeting in Centralia. A Lincoln birthday program was given Thursday morning opening exercises. Ethelene Sharp was absent last week due to illness Otis Beckett returned after weeks away. The Odeon Society schedules Feb 27 and a Washington birthday program next Friday. The Civics class will debate the Ku Klux Klan. The basketball schedule includes Sandoval Feb 18 Kinmundy Feb 21 and Iuka Feb 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acc
Centeralia
Lincoln
Ethelene Sharp
Otis Beckett
English II
Two Cities
Odeon Literary Society
Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Iuka
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Donors List
The Register lists subscribers who have paid their subscriptions since the last report. Names include John Matheny J Meador Lester Ballance J H Davis Mary Wasem George Leniger Rada Meryman John L Belcher Luther Caldwell and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
John Matheny
J. Meador
Lester Ballance
J. H. Davis
Mary Wasem
George Leniger
Rada Meryman
John L. Belcher
Luther Caldwell
Sarah FE. Lucas
Opal Jones
Gerald Nichols
Thos. Hayes
B. W. Crosby
E. O. Wortman
T. R. Cox
BE. N. Norris
St Elmo Prepares for American Legion District Meet
Fr. EK Miller and W D Kelly visited en route to Nashville. St Elmo plans to host the American Legion District Meeting on February 24 with an open night and invites Patoka boys and families. The district includes Clinton Jefferson Marion and Fayette counties with eighteen posts. The next monthly meeting will be in Carlyle in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. Miller
W. D. Kelly
St. Elmo
Nashville
American Legion
Patoka
Clinton
Jefferson
Maron
Fayette
Egyptian Association
Carlyle
Purvis Family Visits Odin Area Over Weekend
Charles Purvis and family of Odin visited Saturday with Mrs Purvis mother and father O H Gray and Alice Mojonnier and Ester Cox visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Outhouse at Centralia to end the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Purvis
Odin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stork
Memoriam
Charles S. Doolen
Joe Sullens
Alma
M. E. South
American Legion District Meeting
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