Local Social Roundup With Distinct Visits And Notices
Mrs E. Q. Toothaker hosted a Friday bridge afternoon on Sept 12 with three tables and prizes for high and consolation. Celebrants included Mr and Mrs T W Washburn and extended family visiting for Mrs Washburns birthday. A Masonette Co fashion show is planned at Mrs Minnie Powers home Saturday at 1 30 PM. Numerous visits and social events are noted across Kinmundy, Carlyle, Centralia, Olney, Salem, and St. Louis, including dinners, theatre trips, school news, and family gatherings. Mrs Ada Knox Mrs Anna Hamilton and George Downey of East St Louis visited Miss Jennie Ruby. Mrs Eagan, 60, longtime community member and wife of Andy Pruden, died Sept 16. services held Sept 18 with burial in Evergreen cemetery Kinmundy after a Pentecostal service in Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Benoist
T. W. ‘Washburn
Carbondale
F. L. Washburn
H. P.washburn
Carlyle
Charles. Conrad
Shattuc
Mabel Andrews
Vandalia
Omer Johnson
Centralia
Masonett Co
St. Louis
Minnie Power
Mir
Bert Platts
Canton
Fred Plotts
M. V. Friend
J. P. Alford
E. T. Golden
Ina Robertson
Xenia
T. M. Jones
Bridgeport
Dean Thomasson
David Price
Harvey
Ill
Emmitt Uhls
Odina
B. F. Holmes
Martin Woods
Rena Wilson
Ross Williams
a_ business
Ler
Salem
E. G. Lewis
Venetta
Jamel Lewis
Indianapolis
Oscar Zears
Clint m
Hester Zears
Virginia Seidel
Dorothy Dean Wilson
Winifred
Ada Marie Harvey
Winifred Mason
Mary ‘Taylor
G. Kaiser
Mt. Vernon
Emil Wood
N. C. Harris
Olney
Harris
Richard Evans
Harry Duncan
August Felthoven
Barney Steiner
Kentucky
Glen Saunders
Gladys "Newman
Illinois Theatre
Ruby Seidel
Ruth Seidel
Otto Smith
George
Zeigler
Virginia Ruddick
Ridgway
Joe Kerwin
Neil
Joe Thomas
Vincennes
Ind
Ed Thomas
Anna Spear
Burdette Wright
E. C. Wright
C. A. Fairchild
B‘owingham, II
Ada Knox
Anna Hamilton
George Downey
East St. Louis
Jennie Ruby
R. R. Day
Corinne Madison
Robinson
West St. Louis
FE. A. Goodwin
C. Craig
Roy. Craig
Hanna Pruden Eagan
Andy Pruden
Fdeamster
Maple Street
E Eagan
Loren Meredith
Sandoval
M. Wiley
James
William Simmons
Kinmundy
Pumhead
Illinois Officials Resign to Start Private Practice in Springfield
A D Rodenburg assistant attorney general resigns to open a general law practice in Springfield, leaving state service October first while winding down existing cases. John P Madden city attorney Gillespie named assistant attorney general to fill vacancy from George O Brien’s death. Illinois plans mandatory freshman medical exams at Northern Illinois Teachers College DeKalb. Statewide news notes include Knights Templar conclave in Decatur and long straight road on highway 121 near Decatur toward the Indiana line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Rodenburg
Maniy
Oscar Carlstrom
Springfield
John P. Madden
Gillespie
Oscar E. Carlstrom
George O’brien
Litchfield
Macoupin County Barr Association
Law Department
St. Louis University
Carlinville High School
Blackburn College
Northern Illinois State Teachers’ College
DeKalb
State Department of Public Health
Andy Hall
Carl Adams
R. C. Cook
Elizabeth Ball
Lawrence Neber
Illinois
Casner
Macon
Decatur
Indiana Line
Educational drive spans 26 counties under state welfare director
Mrs. George Thomas Palmer led an outreach campaign in 26 counties to improve the probation program. She traveled about 1800 miles meeting circuit and county judges, probation officers, and women's groups to boost juvenile delinquency prevention efforts. Also noted is the chartering of the National Independent Merchants' Protective Corporation in Springfield and the Knights of Pythias grand lodge convention set for Decatur on September 26 and 27 with Springfield bidding for 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney H. Brandon
State Department of Public Welfare
George Thomas Palmer
Christian
Franklin
Jefferson
Williamson
Saline
Johnson
Massac
Pope
Hardin
Mason
Shelby
Greene
Coles
Edgar
Clark
Vermilion
Iroquois
Ford
William J. Stratton
National Independent Merchants’ Protective Corporation
Springfield
Ridgly Bank
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Decatur
City Park Barbecue Changes Hands in Route 2 Deal
Worth Eagan becomes new manager of the City Park Barbecue on Route 2 after purchase from Jasper Altadonna. Jasper Altadonna and his father Frank Altadonna will manage City Park Grocery, joining the family business following the sale made yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park Garage
Worth Eagan
City Park
Jasper Altadonna
Frank Altadonna
Mrs Frederick Dent Grant Dies in Washington
Mrs Frederick Dent Grant, daughter in law of President U S Grant, died at Washington on September 5. At her bedside were her children Princess Michael Cantazek Speransky and Lieut Col U S Grant 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dent Grant
U. S. Grant
Washington
Princess Michael Canta €uzek-Speransky
Secretary Stratton Reports Interest Earnings Under New System
Secretary of State William J. Stratton announced interest earnings totaling 12 270 30 since last October under a new efficiency driven remittance system. Remittances to his office are loaned to state banks with Chicago funds going to Chicago banks and downstate funds to downstate banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stratton
Mr. Stratton
Chicago
Downstate
Passenger car and truck licenses rise to new totals
Passenger car licenses issued by ton reached 1 397 201 by August end and truck licenses 200 239. This marks an increase of 27 190 passenger licenses from the same date last year. Fees collected total 22 076 617.17 dollars, nearly two million more than the prior year at this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stratton
Rabies Quarantine Enforced in Sangamon County
Springfield commissioners pass a proclamation to cooperate with the state agriculture department in enforcing a rabies quarantine. Mayor Hal M. Smith orders dogs in city limits restrained or vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. Other Illinois areas have similar quarantines. Dixon plans Lincoln statue dedication around September 22 or 23 at the fort site where Lincoln served in 1832. State funds about $25 000 spent on the memorial. Illinois Geological Survey exhibits science data in Chicago at the Western Society of Engineers invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Danville
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Galesburg
Sangamon
State Department of Agriculture
Hal M. Smith
Illinois
Dixon
Lincoln
General Assembly
Emmerson
Western Society of Engineers
Illinois State Geological Survey
Chicago
Illinois plans and meetings highlighted by state events
Dr M M Leighton led afternoon discussions on geology and engineering in Illinois. The American Poultry Association outlined an October 6 10 event in Moline with lectures and government films. Illinois teachers and labor leaders prepared for September activities and the 48th Illinois Federation of Labor convention. Nurseries expanded to 762 with 90 581 bee colonies inspected and foulbrood affecting 5281. Rev James A Wilson appeals a bail decision in a LaSalle County assault case to Joliet penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
M.M Leighton
American Poultry Association
Moline
United States
Stuart E. Pierson
Apiary
A. L. Kildon
James A. Wilson
LaSalle County
Joliet
Amos Elliott
Charles W. Vail
Geographic News Bulletin Now Available From National Geographic Society
Announcement to Library Extension Division indicates teachers of geography and history may obtain the Geographic News Bulletin from the National Geographic Society of Washington D C. The bulletin provides a useful resource for updating classroom materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geographic News Bulletin
National Geographic Society of
Washington, D. C
Library Extension Division
Bulletin Details School and Library Services and Parade Results
Springfield reports on a bulletin costing twenty five cents per year for thirty weeks, highlighting geographic changes and world events with illustrations. The Library Extension Division offers travel and history volumes for teachers. Governor Louis L. Emmerson addressed the American Legion in Aurora during a September 8 parade with nearly sixty bands. band honors saw Jacksonville and Belleville high in Class A, Wilmette and Northwestern Post No. 430 in Class B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Library Extension Division
Louis L. Emmerson
The
American Legion
Aurora
Jacksonville
Belleville
Peoria
Woodlawn
Chicago
Rockford
Kankakee
Evanston
Chicago Board of Trade
Wilmette
Northwestern Post No. 430
Macomb
DeKalb
The Real Menace of Paternalistic Government
The piece argues paternalistic government is a larger threat than big business, noting big business has raised wages and living standards in the United States while government has restricted individual and business rights through petty politics. It cites former Senator Reed's claim of oppression by government as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reed
Missouri
Ely
Oblique Warning on Government Power and Public Threats
A reflection on the drift toward governance serving itself rather than citizens and the danger of fanatical state action. The speaker cautions that public attention should turn to a government that overreaches and imperils democratic norms.
Hammond man arrested for reckless driving near Salem
J. H. Collins of Hammond Indiana was arrested Monday near Salem for reckless driving. He appeared before J. P. Silas Davidson of Salem and was fined ten dollars. His car bore license number 671500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Collins
Hammond
Ind
Salem
J.P. Silas Davidson
Illinois facts compiled from a 1930s state survey summary
Illinois circulation of library books averaged 3.6 volumes per resident in 1929. Daily Chicago parcel post totals reach about 90 carloads. The Merchandise Mart houses the largest electric system in a single building. About 70,000 students attend Illinois colleges and universities. Illinois population rose by about 1.99 million from 1910 to 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Colleges and Universities of
Illinois Legion Department Largest in the Nation
The Illinois American Legion department stands as the largest in the United States with about 76,000 members. The organization continues to grow its ranks and support programs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
American Legion
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State
Capi News
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Knights Templar of the Grand Commandery of
Illinois' Press Association
State University
H.’ L.williamson
Harry W. Chase
University
Tol
Hiram L. L. Williamson
Illinois ’ Association
Illinois Congress of Parent and Teachers
Tower Building
Congress
Board of Managers
North
Michigan Avenue
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Power and Light Corporation
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago White Sox
C. U. of Illinois
Blostmington
Mwe
Burnett
West Sandoval
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