Long Bereaved Nation Sees Local Figures pass on
An aged resident Frank Sterrett of Mills City dies after a Thanksgiving automobile crash near Reno Nevada. He helped build the local electric plant and later mined in Colorado Springs. His brother Slog and family recall his public service and firefighting work. Walter Schmitt, 37, also dies after months of illness at his home in Deventer. He was active in his community and remembered as patient and generous. Enrollments and bank dividends dominate local notices.
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Frank
Sterret
Henry
Reno
Nev
Siesterett
Mills City
Asad
Springs
Peireit
Strane
Ee S. Slog Tho
Lupa Ie
System
C. A. Camy
Sterrett
Htsorado
Nevada II
Eas
Schmitt
Hsome Ay Waring
Deventer
Tita My
Walter
Taler Schmitt
Hope
Ponting
Ill
Maria Jom
Donald
Bere
Ee Sera
Ety
Mayelle
Ing
Rae
Wally
Alway
Bitting
Tidenee
Florence Grieves
Lacon
Shopping Days Till Christmas Grow in Henry Stores
Merchants in Henry display bargains designed to save shoppers. An optimistic catalogue urges readers to purchase early as stock thins near Christmas. Alderman Clarence Schneier plans to install ornamental lights on city streets. Henry Bridge lights will illuminate the holiday season.
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Henry
Crise Fenous
Clarence Schneier
Henry Brudge
M P 4 H Club Ranks High at Big International Show
The Magnolia Hustlers Poor-H judging team placed third at the National 4-H contest held during the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Wayne Wilson of Magnolia tied for high individual honors with 146 points. Norman Smith scored 145, aiding a team score of 416. Bert Phillips contributed strong hog judging, aiding the fourth place team in hogs and placing fourteenth in judging overall.
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Magnolia
Chi
Marshall Putnam Boy
Ilinois
University of Illinois
Wayne Wilson
Norman Smith
Bert Phillips
Bert
Phillips
Norman
Shropshire Ewes
Southdown Wethers
Kan!s
Inca Sng
Speen Helder
Seuss Witon’ Company
Chillicothe School Contracts Approved by State Officials
Two Chillicothe grade school contracts were approved by State Director Carl H. Bauer. Anderson Bros. of Abingdon received the general contract for 74 364, and Arthur Ne Murray Co. of Hoopeston the heating and plumbing contract for 17 525. The PWA grant covers 49 091 48 percent of the cost with the rest paid by the school district. A Chandlerville high school project in Illinois awarded to Smith Gibson of Jacksonville for 30 26 including general work and lighting, while Beatty Hardware of Beardstown received 8 for plumbing and beating. PWA contributed 16 959 for the project. Birth notice: Patricia Ann Stange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stange, born west of town.
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Hillicothe
Chillicothe
Carl H. Bauer
BWA
Anderson Bros
Abingdon
Lly
Arthur Ne Murray Company
Hoopeston
PWA m
Chandlersville
Smith & Gibson
Jacksonville
Beatty Hardware Company
Beardstown
PWA
Hennepin RNA Hosts Two-County Meet Debut
The Hennepin Reval Nelo camp hosted a two-county meet with delegations from Granville, Bureat, parland, Henry, Wenona and guests including Supreme Physician Hade M. Carlson. County officers and officers from nearby camps were introduced, a chicken dinner followed, and a memorial service and degree work were conducted for a new class.
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Hennepin Rna
Hennepin Reval Nelo
Memere
Tueday
Ftferoon
Granville
Bureat
Parland
Henry
Wenona
Jal
Hade M. Carlson
Lynn Edgett
Molly Fitch
Lynda ‘Stahn
Gullit
Mac Ok Son
Depties
Tach
Parbci
Dre
Surre
Tacon
Dtr
Oracle
Mae Taylor
Fons
Wright
Rayon
Taco
Tine Chor
Founs Indies
Hennepin
Granville Camp
Goldenrod Lamp
Sandiates
YEW SUPER SERVICE STORE OPENS WITH NEW FOOD SERVICE
Ericson and Nelson announce the remodel and grand opening of their Yew Super Service store formerly M. J. Sean’s grocery. The independent merchant group Sprague Warner and Company backs the venture with Monarch finer foods and a new telephone and delivery service.
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Ericson & Nelson
M. J. Sean
Henry Housewives
Prague
Warner & Company
Thown Wholesale House
Monarch
Jon & Nelson
Oy Sprague, Warner and Company
Henry NewsRepublican
Warning lights installed at depot crossing
Fragmented notice describes warning lights and a bell installation at a depot crossing. Mentions authorities or agencies involved and city requests, with unclear references to dates and exact locations. The text is garbled but signals safety improvements at the depot crossing.
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Toute
GED Ag
Tate
Business Men Sponsor Event For Amateurs
Local business and professional men in Henry organize an Opportunity Contest at Henry gymnasium on December 13 and 14 inviting residents to pursue a stage or radio career. George Olsen and Ethel Shutta head the event from the College Inn Chicago, with finals broadcasting on WBBM. Winners earn an all expenses paid Chicago trip, a chance to appear on a floor show and meet Olsen, with prizes from participating merchants. Tickets and registration details are available through local businessmen.
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Henry
Henry Gymnasium
George Olsen
America
Ethel Shutta
College
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
George ‘Olsen
Ethel Shutia
College Inn
Carch
Nowalent
Collegiity -Chicagoz
Ethel Shudla
WBBM
Chago
Sherman
Cole Texe Inn
Seeniowe Ae
Hennepin Canal Project Survey Considered
A War Department survey directed by Major General Edwin A. Farkham examines modernizing the Hennepin Canal linking the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The study weighs deeper channels, enlarged locks, and a nine foot navigation, noting the canal’s 76 miles of limited current use since its 1907 completion.
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Hennepin Ea J
Illinois and Ississippi
Edwin A. Farkham
Army Engineers
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Moline
Rock Island
Gost
Raven
War Department
First Henry WPA Project Underway on School Street Digging Sewers
Thirty three men work under a supervisor and firekeeper on School Street, clearing storm sewer lines as the first Henry WPA project begins. Mayor Fred A Ford and Mayor Roy Miller negotiated the start, with more projects in process though awaiting Washington approval. Joseph C. Merdian supervises. W. C. Merdian is time keeper.
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Capiaiy
Henry
School Street
Aop
Fred A. Ford
Roy Miller
Sted
Washington
Joseph C. Merdian
W. C. Merdian
Bonafide paid circulation praised by Henry Republican
The piece argues for complete coverage of trade advertising with verified circulation and real value. It claims finished subscriptions exceed expectations and suggests near universal readership, asserting ads reach virtually every home in the community via the Henry Republican.
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Henry Republican
Leaders Back Christmas Seals Sale Across Sectors
National leaders from religion labor and women's groups endorsed the twenty ninth Christmas seal sale. Letters from heads of organizations praised the humanitarian work against tuberculosis and urged broad public support to sustain the National Tuberculosis Association’s campaign.
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Ountry
If Mons
Ealing
National Tuberculosis Association
Ray Murphy
The
American Legion
Tha ‘Association
Ivan Lee Holt
Fed. Christ UN America
America
Roberta
Elf
Sheffield publisher F Richardson dies at 52
F Richardson, 52, owner and publisher of the Sheffield Times for a decade, died of a heart attack while at work. A longtime printer, he started as an apprentice and bought the Sheffield Times in 1922. He served as postmaster until the year he resigned. He is survived by his wife, son Forrest of Lacon, five daughters, and two brothers.
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Sheffield
F. Hichardson
Sheffield “Times
Wehardson
Sheffield Times
Forrest
Lacon
Percy “Hand
Sheffield Mes
Trussell Jensen
Antiawan
Gordon’ Wahistron
Princeton
Joseine
Betty
Jessie
Harry
Westpry
Tio
Brzetherman
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph Burnn
Westport
Thanksgiving Guests Of Mr and Mrs Herbert
Guests in Mr and Mrs Herbert’s home for Thanksgiving included her father Mr Williams her sister Mrs Grace Toby her sister in law Mrs Henry Williams and son Roger.
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Mrs. Herbert
Williame
Grace Toby
Ites
Henry Williams
Roger
Illinois Old Age Pension plan stirs legislature debate
The Illinois House debated the federal Old Age Pension policy with New Deal emissaries explaining social security funding. The plan envisioned $30 monthly, but state funding would estimate $15 from the state and $15 from the federal treasury. Uncertainty remains as funding is未 appropriated and political opposition grows, potentially delaying benefits and triggering red tape.
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Illinois House of Representatives
Washington
First Rand
Illinois
Federal ‘Treasury
Tllinois
Infant Daughter Patricia Ann Evers Dies at Hospital
Patricia Ann Evers infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Evers died November 2 after three days illness in the hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm from the parental home with Rev Fr Matthew Schauer officiating. Interment at Calvary Cemetery with R C Green in charge. grandparents Mr and Mrs nam Hoter and many relatives attended from afar.
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Patricia Ann Tsvere
Mra
Harold ‘Evers
Henry ‘Hospital
Atthew Schauer
Calvary Come Cry
R. C. Green
Joseph Litter
Change in Managing Direction at the News Papers
Scott will resign from managing the Wine eld based papers after three decades in charge of the Newspuble, Lacon Home Journal, and other publications. Charles Edwards of Taylorville will assume the position, bringing years of experience to the role. Edwards is married. his wife teaches in Taylorville and the couple plan to reside in Henry after the school term ends.
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Wineeld
Scott
Lacon Home Journal
Cothe Balin
Therge Publications
Charles “Edwards
Taslorlell
Eadwards
Taylorville
Henry
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