Noted Publicist Burns Dies In This Issue
The column recalls Williams J. Burns head of Burne Twtecive Agency, praising his role in crime solving and government commentary, with quotes about public service. Also notes reactions to Len Small’s gubernatorial nomination and mentions Clarence Darrow’s Massie case connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams J. Burns
Burne Twtecive
America Jos
Illinois
Len Small
Carroll County
Clarence Carrow
Hawaii
Massie
Massis
Darrow
Publc
Flss
J. Ham Lewis
Lewis
KLS
Galena
Galens
Ambrose Harle
Lesie Witmarth
Ideal Ideal Farmers Club Program April 27 1932
The Ideal Ideal Farmers Club schedules an evening program on Wednesday April 27 1932 featuring community singing led by Harmon Stakemiller a prayer a business meeting led by Verna Qakler Sons and readings recitations songs by Robert Rawlins Elmer Hans Dorothy Leen and Gilbert Holland with talks by Rev Horeway and Rev Helene Progra committee members Nitto Kenyon Fred Nipe and Gea Sekuching arrange the event at Reading Verna Qakler Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Farmers Club
Eiren
Harmon Stakemiller
Harmon Statermiller Busness
Reading
Verna Qakler Sons
Lavon Holms
Robert Rawlins
Elmer Hans
Dorothy Leen
Charles Hartam
Gilbert Holland
Lavon
Mr ‘Eo Fears
Holy Land
Horeway
Milledge
Avsin Lartz
Lowive St. Ores
Harret Smith
Helene Progra
Nitto Kenyon
Fred Nipe
Gea Sekuching
Spring Fever and School Budgets Stir Village News
The piece laments spring restlessness and urges focus beyond mischief as school boards cut salaries to trim costs. It notes varied wage cuts, election clashes hurting the community, and Len Small drawing interest amid local politics. Sandlot games captivate fans when real town teams compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
Mies
Len Small
York Town Supervisor’s Financial Statement 1951 1932
A town supervisor report from York in Car County presents a fiscal year ending March 29 2002 and earlier entries 1951 1932. It lists funds on hand at year start receipts from counts taxes and treasuries and detailed expenditures for cemetery maintenance auditing salaries and supplies with named officers and vendors. The document records sworn statement by J J Sheridan and Bayard R Lewis Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law of Mins
J. J. Sheridan
Bayard R. Lewis
Justice of the Peace
Gable
Dave
B. R. Lewis
Strauch
Ivan Lewis
Shettan
Bayard Cole
Eleca Sion
Sam Grim
W. Carroll
Bertholf
Weed
Sheridan
Crater of
Turces
Sharpe Carrell
Atl Dethler
Sayard Lewin
Lanark Central Committee elects officers at Mt Carroll
The County Central Committee met on Monday at Mt Carroll. Officers elected: Harry S. Lowman Lanark chairman, Maurice Hungerford secretary, Glen Erdmier Shannon treasurer. Various local notables and visitors noted including Rev Kauffman, Roy Wiley, and Sheriff Harry Shiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraman Carter
Hinsdale
County Central Committee
Mit
Carror
Harry S. Lowmen
Lanark
Maurice Hungerford
Mr. Carroll
Glen Erdmier
Shannon
Rev. Kauffman
Chicago
Church of the Brethren
Greenawalt
Dubuque
Charlie Starett
Bt Carroll
Roy Wiley
Shipping Association
Will Plock
Mt. Carroll
Weck
Funderberg
Rockford
Cherry Grove
A. D. Morrow
Freeport
Lowman
C. J. Uumpert
John Shaver
Springfield
Alva Moury
Lewis Orem
Roosevelt Passes Through On Burlington No 47
A Sunday night sighting notes Governor Roosevelt traveling through the region toward St Paul on Burlington Route No 47. The quiet crowds in towns on Sundays contrasted with the potential for large crowds on weeknights, as residents imagine a future presidency. A local boy’s cheap trousers purchase sparks a humorous remark about catalogue prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
St Paul
No. 47
Burlington
Frustration for Congress Over Hill Excise Rates
A brief from the era notes rising resentment in Congress as excise rates on hills fall short of six percent, triggering debate over policy direction and potential reform. Key figures cited include committee members and industry voices assessing fiscal impact and regional effects.
Majestic Theatre presents Penod and Sam and star cast
This weekend at Mt Garroft Majestic Theatre features Booth Tarkington’s Penod and Sam with Leon James Junior Corhian Matt Moore and Zasui Pitts in a routine program. A Charlie Craze comedy and News-reel are included with 15 and 30 cent prices. Sunday and Monday showings include the feature Frien Tre pot with Dough Fairbanks Jr and Joan Blondel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Tree
Majestic Theatre
Mt. Garroft
Booth Tarkington
Per Tod
Sam
Leon James
Junior Corhian
Matt Moore
Zasui Pitts
scivel + Paperwads
Agin
Youser “Pentod
Fairbanks Jr
Joan Blondel
Local Classifieds Highlight Auctions and Resorts
A mix of notices from Fay of Fulton auctioning five days of furniture, Empress candy bars sold nationwide, Majestic Theatre Mt Carroll showing affordable films, and summer resort spots at Stillwater and Sand Stough with fishing camping and picnicking. York township draws many visitors in summer for recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Fulton
Majestic Theatre
Mt. Carroll
Car
Yall County
Floyd Alberts
M_ Carroll
Thomson
Stillwater
York Township
Jokes and Miscellany From an Odd Local Page
A garbled OCR fragment shows a mix of names and phrases with errors. It mentions Smith and Smithers debating wealth and spending, a neighbor querying a husband, and cryptic lines about baking powder on shoulders. It ends with references to Sheridan auditing, a salary of 19.90, and a printing report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
WW. Wil
Sam Grim
Thomson Review
J. Sheridan
Sepervier
Argo-Fa The Tora Stepping Rept and Local Happenings
Local notes report church redecoration by Willing Workers clan, milk routes sold and purchased, school elections planned, a fatal shock from sudden death of Will Smith, and community events in Argo and nearby towns. Residents attend funerals, celebrate birthdays, and discuss the Shumway bank move amid financial talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
McKee
Jim Staley
John Rene
Cal Nipa
Kauffman
John Voss
John Dale
Walph Novk
Vernon Rawling
Geo
Schmeling
Culver
D. Mallory
Mt. Carroll
Mummer
Clyde Groharing
Vernon Derringer
Will Maur
Arizona
Auni
Hines Hospital
Mhicano
Turner
Gee ‘Taney
Argo
Wesley Sack
Rush Carroll
Sack
Carroll
Ripley
Ernest Smith
Lake Zurich
Jim Mammert
Frank Zemke
Hyde Carpenter
Q Delig Nipe
Will Smith
Will
Fulton College
Sutth
George Bittner
Delano House
Lewis Manning
Ray Moyer
Norma Jean
Caroline Louise
Grace Moyer
Ralph Overkolner
Cokta
Freeman
Clevidence
Paul.and
Morris
Sandridge Tie River Rising Feeds Garden Hobbyists
The report notes the Sandridge Tie river rising near Spence and hints at sand and water effects. A local doctor who attended a Sunday event took home flowers and garden items from Mrs Rapph, intending to plant them at his city home. The couple are noted as flower lovers with a home described as a museum full of valuable articles and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigney
Warner Mb
Bree Martindalee
Rake Sanday
Tabbie Curley
Evi
Pullen
Mes Marikie Beck
Mise Lata
Mt Carroll
Libibie
Sandridge
Jane Holman
Edna Curley
Mildred Hussey
Delilah Lapp
Delbert Curley
Eva Schroth
Dilbert Curley
Wilbur Reader
Parl Shelly
Mildred
St. Oves
le Roepert
Kapple Heme
Rapph
Milledgeville to get new bank by June 1 despite delays
Milledgeville leaders push to form a national bank and sell the final 1000 shares, reaching two thirds of the target. A.B. Puterhaugh says strong verbal commitments and growing local interest support the plan as committee members press for a federal charter and a review by a Currency inspector in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry
Shumway Bank
Ryraw
Lowmas
Pew Bank
Mats
Milledgeville
Milledgeville National Bank
A. B. Puterhaugh
Whnee
Bank
Testa
A.B. Puter
Taugh
J. W. Shirk
Albert Wax
Samuel Livemond
Borge
Runnel
Washington, T. C
TinMa Adiyin- Ip
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Smithers
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Gordon Holman
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