Illinois plans aeronautics focus for postwar university
University of Illinois outlines a broad aeronautical education and research program to span many colleges. It will build an 800 acre airport south of Urbana Champaign with three 5300 foot runways and a control tower. The project aims to serve military and civilian use and extend into medicine, engineering, law, and arts. It cites extensive state economic strengths and a long cooperative research tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Arthur Cutts Willard
Urbana-Champaign
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Army
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Illinois Medical Center
Chicago
Engineering
Agriculture
Gorgas House and Alabama Education Rise through War Bonds
The piece notes Alabama education expanding after statehood in 1820 with public and private schooling. It highlights the 1831 opening of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and the 1829 Gorgas House linked to Confederate General and university president. It ends urging purchase of War Bonds to aid service members preserving such educational gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Gorgas
U. S
Farmers urged to invest in Government Bonds during wartime
The U S Treasury argues farmers should channel funds into War Bonds rather than land speculation. It notes rising farm incomes and land values but warns high mortgage debt and wartime inflation risks. Recommend bond investments to retire debt and prepare for postwar equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Treasury Department
Kaskaskia WCTU Christmas Meeting Held at Stringtown Church
The Kaskaskia WCTU gathered at Stringtown Church on December 13 for the Christmas meeting. The program included songs, pledges, a devotion, and a brief discussion. the group voted to send The Upper Room to soldiers in camp. An all day meeting is planned for January 10 at Alice Albert’s home to tack carpet rags with a pot luck dinner.
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Theaskaskia
W.C.T.U
Stringtown
Song—America
Edna Beck
Louise Curran
TPE
Ethel Klinge
Earl Funk
Byron Albert
Marjorie Thom
Marion County AAA Office Closed for District Meeting
The Marion County AAA office will be closed Thursday January 11 as the County Committee and staff attend a district meeting at Olney. Elmer Porter announces 1944 practice reports due by February 15 1945 at the Marion county AAA office in the Swe ney Building Salem Illinois.
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Marion County Aaa
Olney
Marion County
Elmer Porter
AAA
Decatur
Porter
Sweney Building
Salem
Illinois
Bangs Disease Control Program Needs Support in Marion County
At a Marion County Farm Bureau meeting in Salem last Thursday the 1944 work plan was reviewed. All tasks were finished except the Bangs Disease Control Program started last spring after a county testing meeting with State Veterinarian Dr. Fidler. Chairman C Glenn Jones noted strong interest but insufficient signups. Adviser Blackburn tallied about 38,500 cattle turned in with 1,000 to 2,000 more signups pending.
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Marion County Farm Bureau Livestock Marketing Committee
Farm Bureau
Salem
Fidler
C. Glenn Jones
Blackburn
Community Plans to Finish Signing Cattle in All Districts
The committee aims to complete cattle signing before spring farm work begins. G W Shaffer proposes appointing community leaders in each school district to finish signing where incomplete. Estle Luttrell asks township Farm Bureau directors to host workers in their townships lacking activity.
University of Illinois Chooses Women for Occupational Therapy
The University of Illinois launches a new five semester curriculum in occupational therapy to train specialists for wartime and peacetime recovery. Miss Beatrice D. Wade directs the program with co ed enrollment of twenty eight in Urbana Champaign. The plan includes Chicago medical college study and hospital internship to supply a broad rehabilitative background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Beatrice D. Wade
American Medical Association
Urbana- Champaign
College of Medicine
Chicago
Time for Thinking by Rodney Ricker
An editorial piece reflects on national symbols and ideals inspiring the public to renew hope Liberty and the flag. The author links historic emblems to enduring faith in liberty and a rebirth of American spirit.
Local News Briefs From Vandalia Area
Arnold Chapel resident William Jones was taken to Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia Saturday morning and is reported better. Larry Green visited A. D. Nichols home Friday. Merle Jones Betty Jones and Merle Jones’s daughter joined Eli Green and others at a Salem show Monday night. 2nd Lieutenant Ancel Arnold of Camp Lubbock Texas is on furlough with family and will return to Denver Colorado January 4. Betty Jones spent Sunday night with grandparents William and Mrs. Lowe.
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William Jones
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Merle Jones
Betty
Eli Green
Salem
Ancel Arnold
Camp Lubbock
Texas
Denver
Colorado
Betty Jones
William Lowe
Local families visit across Jones and Arnold households
Mr and Mrs Merle Jones called at the Guy Arnold home Sunday afternoon. Hobart Arnold and sons Ancel and Beryle visited Charles Arnold Tuesday night. Jack Cox and son Jackie stayed with W H Jones Saturday night. Russell Jones of Wilmington visited his father William Jones and brother Robert this week. Hobart Arnold and sons Ancel and Beryle visited James Bassett Thursday. Jackie spent Sunday with Laveda Jones and children. Sgt Marvin Bassett and wife visited Harold Belcher Thursday. Paul Swift and son Leroy spent Saturday at Roy Mulvaney's. Sgt Marvin Bassett departed for Fort Bliss Texas Friday.
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Merle Jones
Guy Arnold
Hobart Arnold
Ancel
Beryle
Charles Arnold
Jack Cox
Jackie
W. H. Jones
Russell Jones
Wilmington
William Jones
Robert
James Bassett
Laveda Jones
Marvin Bassett
Harold Belcher
Paul Swift
Leroy
Roy Mulvaney
Sgt
Fort Bliss
Texas
Local Shoppers and Family Visits Detailed in Stringtown
Stringtown residents and relatives are listed visiting each other through the week. Byron Albert shopped with Vandalia, while Virgil Klinge and Genevieve Revis joined Rollie Klinge and Tula for a Sunday gathering. Other stops included Anderson Indiana and Vernon.
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Byron Albert
Virgil Klinge
Genevieve Revis
Rollie Klinge
Tula
Richard Murfin
George Gillspie
Anderson
Indiana
John Dawson
Divernon
Chris Ehrat
Clyde
Ehrat
Roberta Richards
Samarian Holt
Phesbe Fiscus
Salem Aftre
John Richard Jr
Zelpho Fiscus
Dale Revis
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Illinois Business Review
University of Ilinois Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Middle West
New York
Olinois
Kaskaskia W.C.T.U
Stringtown Church
ACA News
N. E. Dodd
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
U.S
G. W. Shaffer
Estle Luttrell
State Department of Agriculture
Animal Pathology Department
U. of I
Europe
Rodney Ricker
Arnold
Larry Green
A. D. Nichols
Laub
Patoka Elevator Co
George J. Wasem
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