Lindy Soars to Record Long-Distance Flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh with his wife passenger completed a Glen dale California to Roosevelt Field New York flight in 14 hours 45 minutes with a brief fuel stop at Wichita. He flew at 10 000 to 14 000 feet to beat the Hawks transcontinental record by nearly three hours and argued long distance flight will proceed at higher altitudes with safer outcomes.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Glendale
California
Roosevelt
Field
Long Island
Wichita
Frank M. Hawks
Lindberghs
Col. Lindbergh
Slim” Lindbergh
Lindy
Ford
Edison
St. Louis
Chicago
Freedom of speech and orderly crowds in a free society
A column argues that free speech should be allowed and orderly crowds maintained without suppressing protests. It cites Communist demonstrations in New York and Chicago, noting agitators provoke police and that silencing them backfires. Uncle Si quips about monkeys keeping quiet when not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Airliners Sold on Installments With Life Insurance Add-On
A promotion advertises airplanes for sale on installment terms. The price includes a life insurance policy, adding a built in cover to the purchase and altering the total cost for buyers.
Illinois Bell Donated To Washington Memorial Carillon
A three and a half ton bell gifted by the state of Illinois was added to the Washington memorial carillon at Valley Forge. Presentation was made by Martin R. Carlson with speakers S C Anderson and Mrs Eli Dixon. Illinois appropriated 7500 dollars for the bell under the Illinois Academy of Science. Complimentary tickets for admission until eight were offered via Dr T H Frison at the University of Illinois Urbana.
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Illinois Academy of Science
T. H. Frison
Natural History
University of Illinois
Urbana
Illinois Society expands sight saving classes for schoolchildren
The Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness reports 7215 children screened this year with 2174 found visually impaired. 246 corrected to normal and 117 to receive special education through state funds. Three new sight saving classes opened, four more planned for September. Russell Tyson presides. offices at 203 North Wabash Chicago. Dixon College Alumni set reunion August 15 16 17 with 11 promoters and Dr E S Murphy hosting.
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Illinois Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Audrey M. Hayden
United Stttes
Illinois
Russell Tyson
Chicago Philantropist
North Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Dixon College Alumni Association
E. S. Murphy
Dixon
Illinois to hire 1200 highway maintenance workers this season
Illinois plans average 1,200 maintenance men for road upkeep on more than 8,000 miles of highway, with an estimated spending of 3.25 million dollars. The highway department expects direct and indirect employment for about 31,000 people over the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Frank T. Sheets
Highway Department
Geologist Dr. Taylor To Lecture On Scott In Antarctica
Dr. Griffith W. Taylor, geologist on Scott's second Antarctic expedition, will speak on "With Scott in Antarctica" in the University of Illinois auditorium on May 3 at 8 15. The lecture continues a series on polar exploration.
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Griffith W. Taylor
Scott
South Pole
Antarctica
University of Illinois
Illinois approves 1928 per capita tax for state upkeep
A report by W H McLain auditor of public accounts to the US Department of Commerce shows Illinois 1928 per capita tax for state government at 10.93 dollars for year ending June 30 1928. Governor Emmerson proclaims May 15 embargo on Bangs disease cattle entering Illinois with required origin state sanitary certificates.
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Illinois Woman’s College
Jacksonville
Jan. A. Areson
Louis L. Emmerson
Francis G. Blair
Illinois
W. H. McLain
United States Department of Commerce
Illinois River Park Commission formed in Springfield meeting
The Mississippi River Park commission met in Springfield with H H Cleaveland. Jens Jensen named chairman. Mary Davidson elected vice chair. Dr R E Hieronymous named secretary. Plans aim for 1931 legislative presentation. Also notes court actions, elections, a greenhouse pests handbook, and Statesville prison cell house expansion to 1302 inmates.
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Mississippi River Park Commission
Illinois
Mississippi River
Springfield
H. H. Cleaveland
Jens Jensen
Ravina
Mary Davidson
Carthage
Republican
R. E. Hieronymous
University of Illinois
Statesville
Henry C. Hill
Literary at Carrigan Friday Night Deliberates Money vs Love
Local notes report a Friday literary gathering at Carrigan school with attendees including Jewel Chausse and family Harry Bopp and family Mrs Marie Cozad and Fred Carson. Sunday visitors listed and various families mentioned. A May 2 debate on whether money has more power than love is announced. Clifford Merten returns from University of Illinois Easter break.
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Fairman News
Jewel Chausse
Fred Lutz
Jewell Chausse
Harry Bopp
Marie Cozad
Fred Carson
Carrigan
Eli Crothers
Bill Crothers
Henry Stillabower
H. J. Stone
Margaret
Gergis
Summerfield
Clarence Cozad
Carrigan School
Hazel
Lois Hicks
Herb Stone
St. Louis
Ralph Merten
R. M. Carrigan
Local Deliberate Visits and Farm Trades Noted
Monday to Wednesday activity includes trips to Patoka Shattuc Odin and Highland. Names mentioned include Minnie Merten Jewell Chausse Nelson Hicks Clarence Cozad and Dave Corson with families visiting relatives and conducting business. A horse loss by Jewell Chausse and milk haul to Highland are recorded among routine exchanges.
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Patoka
Minnie Merten
Shattuc
Jewell Chausse
Nelson Hicks
Centralia
Clarence Cozad
Odin
Herb Stone
Highland
Ford Stein
Orville Hill
Frances
Leo Corsbn
Clarence Coza
Oats Sowings, Trips, and Local Doings Around Vandalia
Oats are sowed with some promising plants. John Henry Belcher traveled to Vandalia for a business trip, and Mary Belcher visited Vandalia to see her ailing nephew Murfin Moore. Roads were dragged again last Saturday. J. A. Shepard sowed red top last Saturday morning.
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John Henry Belcher
Vandalia
Mary Belcher
Murfin Moore
J. A. Shepard
Jennie Alexander
Claudy Carman
Taylorville
W. W
Community Notes From Fredonia Local Gatherings
C E Goodwin and wife visited John Nichols and wife Monday evening. Numerous neighbors and relatives stopped by for visits and an egg roast on April 19 with John Nichols household hosting friends and families for a late night of games after eggs.
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Fredonia News
C. E. Goodwin
John Nichols
Lon Pritchett
Henry Somerville
Charlie Jett
Everett Jett
Mayme
Sylvia Evans
Fred
Eugene Simpson
Marion Evans
Chandler
Mr. Williams
Iuka
Florence ‘Simpson
Salem
Alva Powell
Elmer Powell
E. E. McHaney
Centralia
Bertha Palmer
Clarence Tackett
Harold Evans
Willie Perkins
Mayme Mack
Orville
Arthur
Edgar
Roe Campbell
Eugene
James Simpson
Millard Evans
Charlie Simpson
John Talbert
Logan Meridith
Dorothy
Emmett Powell
Burl Sullens
Charles Arthur Gray
Florence
Alice Simpson
Mammie
Harold
Rain Promise Spreads To Six More Sundays
The item notes a belief that rain will come for six more Sundays. It lists visits and stays by multiple locals including Richard Haddrewton his wife in Dalton City and Mrs Amel Oberg with children, plus gatherings with families in Vandalia Ransom Patoka and Carlyle.
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Richard Haddrewton
Amel Oberg
Dale Stombaugh
Dalton City
Vandalia
Richard Huddleston
Adren Stark
Leona Wright
Carlyle
Wilbert Huddleston
Harristown
Ella Hankins
Mary Hankins
Vandalia Visits and Local Guests Reported
Mrs. Dorothy Wright and her children are visiting Vandalia as guests of Mary Stombaugh. H. M. Crumbaugh and family, including daughter Betty, visited Newton and James Brooks traveled to Rose Hill on business last week. House cleaning is the order of the
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Dorothy Wright
Vandalia
Mary Stombaugh
H. M. Crumbaugh
Betty
Newton
James Brooks
Rose Hill
Easter Sunday Visits Reported Across Area
Albert, Dean and Clifford Bowen spent Easter with Cecil and Floyd Bowen. Will Gordon and wife and son Robert visited Mat Belcher family. Luther Williams and Ransom Hicks groups traveled to East Fork for egg and wei ner roast. Easter program at Carrigan noted. Pete Bopp hauled corn from R. Herring's. Sue Cozad called on Mat Belcher. Weather lore hints at seven rainy Sundays.
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Albert
Dean
Clifford Bowen
Cecil
Floyd Bowen
Will Gordon
Robert
Mat Belcher
Luther Williams
Ransom Hicks
East Fork
Carrigan
Pete Bopp
R. Herring
Sue Cozad
Steele School Week End Social and Exams Report
Dean DuComb Paul Mildred and Eunice Ververs fished Saturday afternoon while visitors called on local families. Fourth quarter exams were given with average grades described as fair. A post exam weiner basket dinner followed the noon hour with visitors listed and food details noted. School will close May first with no formal program planned. Mildred Ververs Nina Lutz prepare for final at Sandoval on April 26.
Richview News Notes Highlights Weekend Social Activity
Vivian Wolff served as caller in Vernon Saturday night. N P Sorrell and family made business calls in Patoka Saturday afternoon. Several locals were absent from Mason school this week and many families visited others across Vernon area. Various residents hosted, visited, and traveled, including Abendroths, Meadors, Wernsmen, and Doolens, with church and club events noted.
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Richview
Vivian Wolff
Vernon
N. P. Sorrell
Patoka
Helen
Harold Lange
William Kleeman
Bernice Meador
Mason
Bassett
O. L. Doolen
Jamie Wernsman
George Wernsman
Arthur Goedel
Wm. Go
Ernest Wolff
Vivian
John Rouse
Walter Kleeman
Rowena Piog RN
Elen ‘Steel
Ragbay
Wiest Wolff
Thelma’ Doolen
John Quayle
Leo Freyer
Helen Doolen
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Si Tinkelpaugh
State Capitol News
Bureau of Statistics and Research
Illinois Department of Labor
Mickie
Supreme Court
Charles W. Vail
Chicago Bar Association
John J. Gorman
Gorman
Congress
Thompson
Chicago School Board
William McAndrew
Richard J. Shand
Otis Glenn
Washington
Adjutant Generals Association of the United States
Carlos C. Black
Harry M. McCaskrin
Clinon Searle
General Assembly
State Natural History Survey
C. C. Compton
Stombaugh Hill
Rev. Farrell of
Morgan Henry of
Shobonier
Ed Anderson
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