York Township Sunday School Convention Report
The York Township Sunday School Association met at the Christian church with afternoon and evening sessions. Notables included N D Harte on Sunday School teacher qualifications, Stakemiller, Shirk, Griswold, and Feldwisch. New officers named J M Chesnutt president, G Schmaling VP, Louisa Daehler secretary treasurer, with departmental heads announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township 8S. S. Association
Christian Church
Carl Dachler
Harmon Stakemiller
N. D. French
Winnie Holland
N. D. Harte
Gideon Bible Institute
Stakemiller
Joe Turney
Stump
Franklin Corners
Canada
Stanley Fuller
Miss Wilson
John Shirk
Milledgeville
Shirk
Baptist Sunday School
Sylvia Griswold
Paul Wilt
The
Thomson M. E. Church
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State tax collections loom as fuel levy reports pour in
On September 21 the deadline for August fuel tax reports brought a flood of checks from distributors, about 800 reportables, with totals likely exceeding two million dollars. Standard Oil agencies lead in receipts, possibly over half a million. Many payments marked Paid under protest to preserve rights if the law is struck down. Attorney General Carlstrom rules checks go to the treasury, refunds require court injunction within thirty days. Cities not exempt from gas tax, and dispute heads to court. Washington allows motorists to deduct gas tax on income tax. State acquires 3000 acres near Anna for a forest preserve. Bid openings set for Oct 8 for new institutional buildings to relieve overcrowding. State highway talks with Swedish engineer Wadell. Frost danger extended. reports show substantial drought losses across crops. Co operative marketing drive expands. 37 operated now, 50 more to come. Health inspections to rate 40+ school buildings. Hillview apples not shipped this harvest. Wheat sowing window given to minimize Hessian fly. Massage practice without license argued by AG, wolfing medical practice. Illinois coal output nears Kentucky’s rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Finance
Standard Oil
Chicago Motor Coach Company
Carlstrom
Chicago
Springfield
Gen Carstrom
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
Illinois
Central and Southern Division
Weather Bureau
A. J. Surratt
Department of Agriculture
Illinois Central Franchise Tax Report and Local Visits
A report by Oscar Nelson shows the Illinois Central railroad paid 3,011,929.99 dollars into the state treasury as a seven percent franchise tax on Charter Lines gross receipts. The article also notes Prof. Hemmer traveling to Stendal Indiana this Friday and Edward Kenyon of Waterloo spending the weekend with the Slayman family, accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Nelson
Public Accounts
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Edward Kenyon
Waterloo
Wm. Slayman
Adams Family Visit Tied To Florence Birthplace
Prof. Hemmer and Mr. and Mrs. W A Adams and daughter Arlene visited Sunday at Florence Illinois the birthplace of Mr Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hemmer
W. A. Adams
Arlene
Florence, Ill
Mr. Adams
Reception for Fullers at Stars and Masons
The Stars and Masons held a joint reception at the lodge rooms last Thursday in honor of Mr and Mrs Les Fuller who are moving to Wisconsin. About forty two were present. Refreshments of brick ice cream and angel food were served. Mrs J M Chesnutt sang a solo and several talks were given. The honorees received a half dozen teaspoons. Thomson folks regret losing the Fullers but wish them happiness in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Masons
Les Fuller
Wisconsin
J. M. Chesnutt
Thomson
Fullers
Williamses visit Cherry Valley and Polo picnic
Rev. and Mrs. Clark Williams of Cherry Valley were visiting here last Saturday. Mrs. Louie Rupple accompanied them home for a weekend visit. On Monday they attended a picnic at the Pines near Polo. Mrs. Rupple reports a very delightful trip and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Williams
Cherry Valley
Louie Rupple
Pines
Polo
Nipe Visit to Savanna Relatives Noted
Charles and Adelia Nipe visited relatives in Savanna Sunday, sharing time with family during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles and
Adelia Nipe
Savanna
Parents Meeting Tonight Noted in The Review
Reminder to attend the Parent-Teachers meeting this Thursday referenced in last week's issue of The Review. Mr and Mrs Adolph Eschelman and friends of Mr Carroll are visiting River View. Mr Eschelman works as a linotype operator at the Mirror Democrat Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Review
Adolph Eschelman
Carroll
Riverview
Echelman
Mirror Democrat
Fulton Journal Owner Loses Chevrolet Stolen Outside Office
Charles Wilcox, owner of the Fulton Journal, reported his Chevrolet stolen Tuesday night from the alley beside the Fulton Journal office. He had stepped to Gonsidine's store to buy a cigarette pack when the theft occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilcox
Fulton Jurnal
Fulton Journal
Mr. Wilcox
Gonsidine
Fish shipped from local sloughs under Potter supervision
The fish rearing in the sloughs under Frank Potter have been shipped to Savanna then sent to duty out points. Wesley Sennett of Ideal has chased the Ed Drake property in the west part of town. Mr and Mrs Alive Legal, long residents of this property, have moved to the Groharing property beside the Brockill residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Frank Potter
Savanna
Wesley Sennett
Ideal
Ed Drake
Mie
Groharing
Brockill
Holman family moves to Tan Cochran property on Main street
Holman family relocates from the bottoms to the Tan Cochran property on Main street for convenient school access for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Main Street
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York Township
Chesnutt
Bertha Brennaman
Langston
Nina Kenyon
Duvall
M.fe
Church
John Schade
Paul Heusinkveld
Sarah O’neil
Caroline Mark
Mt. Carroll
Joe Kauffman
Hans Knutsen
O. F. Mudd
Nerant
Tllinois
Lyle Williams
Milwaukee
Anna
Hammond
State Department of Public Works
Elgin State Hospital
Lincoln State School
Dunning State Hospital
Hakon. Wadell
Gothenburg
Sweden
Iinois Agricultural Association
Agricultural Farm Board
Andy Hall
White Hall
Hillview
W. P. Flint
Urbana
Hilingis
Kentucky
Tal
Stendal, Indiana
Voss & Sons
Stetson
Hapden
Merrifield
H. P. Nelson
Haddorf
Anderson
Healy
Merrill
A. P. Griggs
Schiller /bransen
Clinton, Iowa
Frank Bradulski
5Th Ave
Clinton, IA
Second
Second Ave
Clinton
Iowa
Brumer Bros
Optician Music Optical Co
Fulton
the Athletic Shop Inc
R.I
Rock Island, Ill
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