Views on the World War Front
The Axis boast of doom meets a hollow note as Britain and its allies press a steady wartime defense. Germany struggles to invade England while Britain strengthens air and sea power. Italy falters in Greece, while French Africa shifts away from Vichy. Japan withdraws troops as tensions in the Far East simmer and De Gaulle gains support in Africa. Thanksgiving guests in Centralia and Salem mark holiday observances.
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Britain
Germany
England
Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
Greece
Egrey Ioree
Greek
Mediterranean
mid-Atlantic
Africa
French Africa
Vichy
de Gaulle
General Weygand
Weygand
Axis
Far East
Japan
China
Indo-China
Trube
Philippines
Ray
Hore
Tanan
Iroquois County Leads Rock Phosphate Use in Illinois Plan
Iroquois county farmers spread 500 tons of rock phosphate in September the largest one month total in any Illinois county. Farm adviser H D VanMatre promoted soil testing and convenient trucking and spreading, with bulk shipments lowering costs.
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Iroquois County
Illinois
H. D. VanMatre
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Linsley
Ilinois
Univesity
Illinois College of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tithe Redistricting Meeting for SMP Territory in St Louis
The Sanitary Milk Producers committee will meet November 28 in St Louis to review district boundaries for the sixteen districts served by the association. The sixteenth layman committee will determine reapportionment to ensure equitable representation on the Board of Directors. All decisions by the Re districting Committee are final and binding.
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Tithe
Eastern Star Elects Officers
Victor ia Chapter O. E. S. elects officers for the coming year at the November 11 meeting. W. M. Bettie Simcox W. P. J. C. Beery A. M. Reta Hill A. P. Artie Rogier Cond. Thelma Riley A. Cond. Margaret Cox Secretary Florence Cain Treasurer T. E. Irvin Installation set for Monday evening December 911 with Josie Schindler of Hillsboro as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
W. M
Bettie Simcox
W. P
J. C. Beery
A. M
Reta Hill
A. P
Artie Rogier
Thelma Riley
Margaret Cox
Florence Cain
Treas
T. E. Irvin
Josie Schindler
Hillsboro
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Teacher in Indian Community and Boarding Schools in the Indian Field Service with salaries from 1620 to 2000 dollars. Departments include Agriculture Home Economics and Music with multiple branches. Closing dates vary by region including January 3 and July 22 1941. Also a departmental guard position at 1200 dollars in Washington DC requiring one year of service. Eligibility includes age limits and specific experience. Applications must be filed in Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Indian Field Service
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Colorado
Arctic Circle
Alsaka
Washington, D. C
December Meeting of Womans Club
The December gathering of the Womans Club features a music carols program. Roll call of Women of the Bible precedes a talk by Reve Walter Miller. Dona Bushnell serves as chairman. Attendees are asked to bring a large plate cup spoon and fork for a gift exchange.
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Reve
Walter Miller
Dona Bushnell
Roy Cox Dies at 46 In California Home
Roy Cox prominent San Bernardino rancher and water board member died at his Mt Vernon home after a long illness. He served on the San Bernardino water board since 1934 and was secretary of Mt Vernon Water Co. He survived by his widow Florence Ecombue Cox, three brothers Harold Lawrence and Donald Cox, and sister Mrs J S Willits. Funeral arrangements are pending with J W Woodhouse mortuary.
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the Sun
San Bernardino
California
Roy Cox
Miho
Board of Water Commissioners
A. A. Cox
Cox
Water Board
C. T. Johnson
Mt. Vernon Water Co
Native Sons of the Golden West
The
Lions Club
J. W. Woodhouse Mortuary
Card of Thanks for Mother and Sister
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our Dear Mother and Sister. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Perdue Miss Pearl Lee Mr. Henry Perdue Mrs. Anna Nichols.
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Everett Perdue
Miss Pearl Lee
Henry Perdue
Anna Nichols
Unity and the call for nationwide cooperation
Speech urging national unity as essential for defense and production. It argues for fair dealing between industry and labor, honest arbitration, cooperation with all industry, wise taxation, and restraint from partisan politics to prevent government waste and protect private enterprise.
Golden Rule Class Meeting at Methodist Church
The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Church met at Miss Clarice Ann Bushnell's home on Monday November 11. Miss Evelena Jennings was elected president for the coming year. Games and contests were enjoyed and refreshments served by Mrs. Bert Bushnell. Attendees included Joy Barnes Genevivee Barnes Wilma Pugh Nellie Mae Crawford and Mrs J W Alexander.
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The
Methodist Church
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Evelena Jennings
Bert Bushnell
Joy
Genevivee Barnes
Wilma Pugh
Nellie Mae Crawford
J. W. Alexander
Shields Family Visits Relatives Over Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs C Shields and family visited relatives in Alramort for Thanksgiving, according to local notes. The trip highlighted family ties and seasonal travel patterns among area residents.
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Mrs. C. Shields
Alramort
Safety council seeks December traffic toll cut nationwide
The National Safety Council led a drive joined by 32 national groups to curb December highway deaths from the Christmas rush. It cites last December’s 3,540 deaths and warns this year may top that tally unless drivers exercise caution, start earlier, and avoid drinking and speeding. Col. John Stilwell urged public participation to spare families the grief of traffic accidents.
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National Safety Council
Col
John Stilwell
Sure Road Yet Dead End Says Social Credit Warning
A column cites Lenin and English socialists to warn that government control of banks and nationalized credit will lead to government domination of private industries. It argues that a labor government would first nationalize banks to fund activities and that such steps threaten private enterprise and liberty. The piece includes quotes and references to Berle and other thinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin
Karl Marx
Socialit
G. D. H. Cole
England
Berle
Rome
United States
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Nathan Smith
Centralia
Thomas Altom
Carl Chance
Neil
Salem
Maurice Nattier
Iroquois
SMP
Eastern Star
Dwig
Cine
Gos
Bruce
Womans Club
Torr
Ailarian
and Tanry Puch
Fone Eck
Kirlerville
Toon
Heinzman
Mrs Frank
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