Chamber Advice Urges Local Growth Over New Industry
The State Chamber report urges small towns to grow resources at home and cooperate with farmers rather than chase factory bonuses. It highlights the milk plant and poultry sector as key assets, notes high costs of bonuses, and favors boosting local farms and natural resources to build a sustainable payroll in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chamber of Commerce
Patoka
Farmer
Patokai Register
C. of C
Centralia Crossing Flagman Killed at Broadway Crossing
Coroner Ed Anderson investigated the death of an IC flagman killed at the Broadway crossing just north of the Illinois Central depot. The incident occurred as a fast southbound Panama Limited approached and the flagman was attempting to stop a car. he reportedly stepped onto the tracks and was fatally mangled, possibly decapitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Centralia
I. C
Woman's Missionary Society meets at Baptist church
The Woman's Missionary Society and Sunbeam Band will hold their November meeting at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon November 20 at 2 o'clock. All members to answer roll call with a scripture verse from the fifth chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society and
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Farm Visitors Spend Weekend Near Odin and Cartier
Taylor Nall and wife were business visitors near Odin Saturday. Mr and Mrs Omer Morton and on Ross and Mrs Ira Telford of Cartier spent Sunday with Tom Balliance and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Nall
Odin
Omer Morton
Ross
Ira Telford
Cartier
Tom Balliance
Revival of Vandalia Glory Shown in Capitol Renovation
Springfield reports the old Illinois state capitol at Vandalia has been renovated under the Departments of Purchases and Construction and Public Welfare. Improvements include interior and exterior repairs, fresh paint, and grounds landscaping led by John Tiplady, while routes 2 and 11 highlight Vandalia’s historic significance along the Old National Trail and Pioneer Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Department of Purchases and Construction
Vandalia
Old Capitol
Department of Public Welfare
Vandalia State Farm
John Tiplady
Division of Architecture
State Capitol
State of
Illinois
Fayette County
Wisconsin Line
Cairo
St. Louis
Vincennes
Ind
George Roger Clark
Fort Gage
Kaskaskia
Indiana Line
Alton
Mississippi River
Governor Small at Coolidge Flood Control Breakfast
In Springfield Illinois on November 14 President Coolidge hosted a flood control breakfast for the Illinois delegation led by Governor Small and Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson. The session focused on Illinois flood relief plans for the Mississippi valley ahead of the new congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Coolidge
Congress
Washington
Small
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
President Coolidge
Gravel road project in Edwards County contract size
Edwards county supervisors awarded a two mile gravel road contract for 2388 dollars. At that rate the question asks how many miles Marion County could build with a similar budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards County
Marion County
33rd Division to Hold Reunion in Chicago at La Salle
Illinois famed 33rd Division calls a one day reunion on November 19 at the Hotel La Salle Chicago. Chicago regiments host buddies from across Illinois for a formal association election, film showcase from the War Department, and a banquet on an entire floor. War veterans urged to contact Chairman Cromimittee at 1922 W Lake St for reservations. Business leaders plan to grant time off to veterans. Mayor Roith recalls their overseas bravery at Hamel Chipilly Forges and other battles and the Combat Medal Men's Association reserves tables in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Somme
Hamel
Chipilly
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Hotel la Salle
Chicago
132Nd Inf
122Nd Field Artillery
108Th Engineers
108Th Field Signal
108Th
38Rd Division
War Department
Lake St
W. Lake St
Charles A. Roith
Forges
Consevoye
33Rd
Birth and Death Rate In State Declines
Springfield Illinois November 14 Compilations of the state Department of Health for the first eight months of 1927 show births in the state exceeded deaths by 382 360 though both rates were below those of prior years Figures give a birth rate of 17 8 per 1000 population with 87619 births and a death rate of 11 8 per 1000 population yielding 55259 deaths in eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Department of Health
Illinois
Stork
Grim Reaper
Brownstown Bugle Sold to St Elmo Man
The Brownstown Bugle changed hands last week as Mrs Reid sold it to F W Hasenmier of St Elmo who immediately took possession. Hasenmier, former owner of the St Elmo Banner, brings experience and is expected to continue the paper’s solid local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
ST. Elmo
Brownstown Bugle
Thanksgiving Day Union Service at Patoka Church
A Union Thanksgiving service is scheduled at the Christian Church in Patoka for 2 30 P M Rev Ralph Willis will deliver the address The Community Chorus led by Miss Walz will perform several selections The event aims to honor the tireless efforts of Miss Walt and her chorus and Bro Willis and all organizers of the day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Patoka
Ralph Willis
Miss Walz
Miss Walt
Bro. Willis
Religious Advancement Organization
Eight Elections for Coming Year in Illinois
Springfield Ill Nov 15 During 1928 Illinois voters will have eight election dates five general elections and three primaries. The April 10 primary nominates candidates for most state offices to be voted on November 6 including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general two congressmen at large one representative per district and three state senators and three representatives per district. County offices to be nominated include circuit court clerk recorder state's attorney county surveyor coroner and auditor. Delegates to the national nominating convention and party officials will also be chosen. The calendar lists February 28 March 18 and April 10 as key primaries and elections with additional local elections in April and June culminating in November 6 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Congress
Boards of Education
Superior Court
Cook County
Household Science Club Program Preview
Household Science Club plans a Saturday afternoon program in Navy on 26 1927 for American Home Day with Bible verse roll call music a Christmas gift painting demonstration by Mrs P B Simcox poem by Mrs Mabel Brokelmeyer and table service demo by Mrs S M Spurgeon Serving Committee includes Mrs Anja Davidson Mrs Ed Natteir Mrs Kate Davis Mrs O A Nattier and Mrs S M Spurgeon members urged to attend and pay dues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Science Club
Navy
P. B. Simcox
Mabel Brokelmeyer
S. M. Spurgeon
Anja Davidson
Ed Natteir
Kate Davis
O. A. Nattier
Sunday Socials Highlight Shelbyville Visitors
W. R. Robertson and family from Shelbyville spent Sunday with Bert Simcox and wife. Charles Humes and family visited home town folks in Patoka. Charlie hopes to bring his indoor baseball club for lessons, though the local boys say no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Robertson
Shelbyville
Bert Simcox
Charles Humes
Patoka
Charlie
Thanksgiving Day Observance In Local Businesses
Readers question if all business houses should close next Thursday November 24 at 10 a m for Thanksgiving observance. They suspect mayor or Business News Association oversight and expect a general shutdown.
Illinois Secretary of State Entering Governor Race in 1928
Illinois Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson announced at a birthday gathering in Albion that he will run for governor subject to the Republican primary next April 1928. Eminent Illinois politicians spoke at the event as other party figures consider their own campaigns and potential successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Emmerson
Albion
Edwards County
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County
Illinois
Register
Patoka
Carlstrom
Grayville
Small
Col
Jack Ingleish
Revival at the Methodist Church Draws Big Crowds
For ten days the revival at Southern Methodist Church and the High School Gym hosts large night crowds. Dr. Wimberly, a nationally known preacher, delivers gripping sermons with a strong choir nightly. A men only meeting for men and boys over ten is planned for Sunday at 2 30 with tickets distributed in nearby towns Ver non Odin Centralia and Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodist Church
Dr. Wimberly
Wimberly
Vernon
Odin
Centralia
Sandoval
State to receive bids on 40 ft wide superhighway
Springfield Ill November 14 bids will be received November 30 by the Division of Highways for about seventeen miles of the 40 ft wide Chicago area superhighway from Kankakee to Chicago. Additional bids cover about forty five miles of highways fifteen bridge sections and one grading section across Franklin Iroquois Kankakee Will Cook Adams Woodford Massac Washington Perry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Division of Highways
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Kankakee
Chicago
Franklin
Iroquois
Will Cook
Adams
Woodford
Massac
Washington
Perry
Wil
Massae County
Metropolis
Birthday Dinner Honors Robert Caldwell’s Twentieth
Mrs. Nannie Wilson and her son Don ald joined Ira Caldwell and family for a dinner Sunday November 12 to celebrate Robert Caldwell’s twentieth birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Wilson
Donald
Ira Caldwell
Robert Caldwell
Phoenix Police Hunt Unmasked Bandit In Twin Downtown Robberies
Phoenix police raced to catch an unmasked bandit who robbed two automobilists near Seventh and Villetta streets and forced a passenger from one car. He later traded cars with another victim, then forced the woman to ride and left her near Baseline road. The spree follows another recent robbery and bound thefts, with officers scouring the city and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Green
Southwest
Arizona
Kinmundy Express
Phoenix
May Brown
D. F. Green
North Fifth Street
G. T. Chambers
Scottsdale
Baseline Road
Seventh
Villetta
Green
Chambers
Brown
Seventh Street
Allen
Illinois
Camelback Mountain
Union Oil
W. S. Goldsworthy
Goldsworthy
East Palm Lane
North Fifth Avenue
Phoenix Republican
Mike Humes Visits Centralia Friends After Years Away
Mike Humes spent Saturday and Sunday in Centralia with old time friends. Formerly a Burlington shop worker for ten years and later at the I. C. He is well known in the area and his friends are glad to see him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Humes
Centralia
Mike
Burlington Shops
I. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber OF Commerce
Centralia Crossing
Woman’s Missionary Society
Governor Small
Secretary of State
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