Forty Years Ago In Town and County Headlines
Forty years ago this week residents faced typhoid illness as a new town pump went in. Notables included Mrs Bugbee visiting in Phillips County and Mrs J C McCloy traveling from Fairbury to see relatives. John Mathias built a two story 28 by 32 foot house with an L 12 by 16 foot wing. Cavett led carpenters. the event coincided with a golden wedding anniversary. Also noted were visits by Mrs Bert Ballard and events around Peoria. A half century earlier, an A L Bush team frightened horses, damaged a house, and Dr B F Me Elwee opened an office. The Christian church dedication and rain affecting crops were recalled, and telephones arrived for Dr J W Miller’s office and residence.
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John Mathias
L.M Cavett
Nice Payroll From Cows and Chickens in Paxton
A Paxton Times report notes large produce activity at local stations and grocers. Cashier John Fleak tallies three weeks of egg cream and poultry purchases totaling 6398 dollars, averaging over 2100 dollars weekly prior to April 20.
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John Fleak
Bank of Paxton
Paxtoon Times
Library Hours Late May Into Summer Schedule
The library sets summer hours with seasonal changes from late May through August. During the last week of May and in June July and August the hours are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 30 to 5 00.
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OPA
Hog Cholera Immunization Urged Amid $20 Million Loss Threat
The article warns hog cholera as a costly, deadly swine disease with variable symptoms. It urges pork producers to vaccinate under veterinary guidance to prevent huge losses during wartime and safeguard meat supply.
Rain Benefits Crops While Roads Remain Wet
Heavy rains boost crop and garden growth. Side roads remain slick and muddy, hampering travel and delivery. Local farmers report improved yields and healthier plants, contrasting with travel disruption on rural routes.
Bells of Capistrano and Silver Queen on screen
George Brent and Priscilla Lane star in Silver Queen. Gene Autry leads Bells of Capistrano in a serial news segment highlighting two Westerns showing in theaters.
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George Brent
Priscilla Lane
Gene Autry
News
Air Force with Garfield and Carey at Alto
A film showing May 30 31 and June 1 features John Garfield and Harry Carey. Another screening titled Quiet Please Murder stars Gail Patrick and George Saunders at Alto.
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AIR Force
John Garfield
Harry Carey
Alto
Gail Patrick
George Saunders
News
Boss Hires Studio Stars Stir Film Room Rumor
Patricia Morrison and Kenny Baker are mentioned alongside Stuart Irwin and Evelyn Venable in a brief news note about the boss hiring. The item notes industry moves and cast changes without detailing production.
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Stuart Irwin
Evelyn Venable
News
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Elmo Hadley
Bugbee
Phillips County
Kaos
Gus Kelley
J C McCloy
Fairbury
Ballard
California
EL Loock
Peoria
Til
Bert Ballard
Alex Ballard
E L_Loock
S B van Fleet
Dr B F Me Elwee
Pearce
W F Guy
D M Bush
Bower
Guy
J W Miller
Elliot
City Drug
NEBR
Bonham Theatre
Fairbury, Nebraska
Patricia ‘Morrison
Kenny Baker
Henry Aldrich
Jimmy. Lydon
Chas. Smith
COWBOY _COMMANIOS
Steve Your Lives
Phillips
Ayy
Frank A. Houston
Fairbury, Nebr
United States OF American Office OF Price Administration
States of America
Tak
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Sddreu
Priat
Green ST. Serest
Emily
Presi Mimer Soma
Iria
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