Pair to Wed at Peach Festival in Cobden
Cobden Lions Club announces a public marriage on stage during the August 19 Cobden peach festival. A second couple may be married under the same arrangement if offered. Peach prizes total 50 dollars in top three bushels, with auction of prize peaches and other exhibits. Approximately 50 candidates vie for festival queen with votes counted August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mull
Cobden
Illinois Peach Council
Union County Farm Bureau
Queen’s Court
Frank Petty
Buyer Denies Slaying Link in Iowa Woman Death
Cherokee Iowa August 9 A cattle buyer Edward Lyman 48 denied any connection to the death of Mrs Neva Andrews 42 found dead near her home The man said he left the two women after dinner Sunday night He registered at a Sioux City hotel at 308 am Monday A neighbor heard a man and woman arguing near the scene A partial autopsy said no rape occurred death due to deep lacerations on the lower body
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Cherokee
Neva Andrews
Edward Lyman
Lyman
Sioux City
Andrews
Cities seek new money sources beyond property tax
Chicago AP reports cities search for funds outside property taxes. The International City Managers Association cites examples such as Bristol Virginia enacting a 2 percent sales tax, Phoenix adopting a $200 annual license fee for private clubs dispensing liquor, and Eugene Oregon placing a 3 percent tax on theater tickets and other admissions.
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Chicago
International City Managers Association
Bristol
Phoenix
Ariz
Eugene
Ore
Quick Wash Job Nabbed After Escape
A suspect named Quick Wash Job fled several blocks before being cornered by officers, ending a pursuit that began moments earlier. Authorities did not release additional details about the arrest or charges.
Outlook brightest for Anna Fair 1950 show
Robert Rich, manager of the Anna Fair association, reports a promising outlook for the 1950 fair August 21 to 25. More than $20,000 in premiums await entrants in exhibits from needlework to cattle. Entry momentum grows as entries pour in with sheep, swine, horses, and mules expected. Glenn Hudgens and clerk Floyd Davis prepare harness and running horses for races while Vannah Lee Goodman will provide nightly music. The stage will feature free acts and competition in culinary, needle craft, floriculture and related departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rich
Anna Fair Association
E. P. Owen
Cattle Department
Ryland Pearl
Glenn Hudgens
Floyd Davis
Vannah Lee Goodman
Jonesboro
Hammond
Souvenir Pistol Fatality In Iowa Or Illinois Play Scene
In Rock Island Illinois Harold Johnson aged nine was shot and killed by an eight year old playmate named Robert Johnson. The boys found a war souvenir pistol in a desk and believed it unloaded. The gun fired twice striking Harold in the chest. The incident occurred yesterday during play with no known relation between the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Harold Johnson
Harold
Robert Johnson
Robert
Farm Bureau Day Featured At Grounds Exhibition
Tuesday August 22 marks Farm Bureau day with displays of implements on the grounds. The grounds are in fine condition and offer ample shade for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad Boosts Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Lavoptik for tired irritated eyes after close work. It claims 35 years of success and widespread praise, offering a money back guarantee and availability at all druggists.
Union Towns Improve Streets Across Union County
Extensive street improvements are under way in Union County towns. Dongola voted a $10,000 bond for street work and began laying bituminous surface. Cobden and Alto Pass use motor fuel tax funds for minor surfacing. Jonesboro reroutes and rebuilds Market Street under county supervision.
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Union County
Loren Hinkle
Dongola
Cobden
Alto Pass
Jonesboro
Market Street
Musicians Sought for VA Programs in Midwest States
Downey Illinois August 9 Musicians are needed to conduct entertainment programs at Veterans Administration facilities in Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Duties include planning and directing orchestras bands and glee clubs with music instruction. Salaries range from 2650 to 3825 annually. Applications from the executive secretary Board of US Civil Service Examiners VA Downey IL or the Chicago regional office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Ill
Veterans Administration
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Downey, Ill
U. S. Civil Service Region
New Post
Chicago 7
Major Cattle Deal In Johnson County Attracts Attention
Charles R. Case Sr owner of View farm north of Vienna sold 280 cows and 170 calves to a Springfield Illinois buyer in one of the area's largest recent transactions. Delivery is to occur in the next few days. Case is also a heavy timber operator and has a heading mill at West Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles R. Case, Sr
View Farm
Vienna
Springfield, Ill
Mr. Case
Johnson County
West Vienna
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