Political race coverage outlines 1940 Illinois candidates
The article sketches the Democratic and Republican fields for Illinois offices in 1940, naming Governor contenders Henry Horne and James J. Ham Lewis as prominent figures. It notes Earl B. Seare, Richard J. Lyons, Dwight Green, Glenn, and other figures shaping the governor and state ticket. Everett M. Dirksen is mentioned for reelection in the 42nd district, with Simon E. Lantz and William Vicary highlighted as Republican and Democratic hopefuls respectively.
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Bes
Nois
Ft ‘Marshz
Ito
Wes
Iva
Hpelcebrat
James J. Ham Lewis
Ernor
Henry Horne
Chicago
Chagem
Commerce-Commission
Capone
Saree
Putna
Princeton
Recén
Lyons
Glenn
Gressive
Everett
Dirksen
Simon E
Lantz
Conyersville
William Vicary
Pontiac
Marsford
Livingston
Bruer
I -Carpenter
Ancona
Tivin Ngaton
Cais Ee Gchis-Ti
Farmington man dies after fall at home
The obituary notes the death of a Farmington native born 1918 who died at Rhom Hospital Canton after a fall at home Monday evening. The deceased is survived by his bride, mother, a brother, and other relatives. services planned for Farmington. Funeral arrangements are handled by Brennan Funeral Directors.
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Wes
Georgs’ Davideon
Rhom
Eileyn Seybert
Farmington
Davidson
Sician
Graham
Catton
Infraington
Rawlat
Bad Siar
Javidson
Florénge “Bybee
Witisens
Istan
Naina
Winters to Build New Tavern at Caledonia Corner
Tay Winters, long time operator of a tavern near Varna, buys the site of the old Caledonia Baptist Church on Route 18 between Henry and Magnolia from George Lippert of Lacon. He plans a concrete block tavern with a residence, to be erected by Joe Meridian, with Winters continuing to run his Varna location and leasing the Caledonia establishment to a Granville resident.
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Four Corners
Varna
Caleddonia ‘Baptist
Henry
Magriolia
George Lippert
Lacon
Win
Vient
Joe
Merdian
Cale-donia
a_ Granville” resien ars
Henry Post Office Shows Record Year in 1939
A 1939 report by Lee Wright, postmaster, shows Henry Post Office total business at $11,608.04, up from $11,139.79 in 1938. The gain reflected stronger Christmas mailings and stamps sales, with Wright noting it as the best year yet and confirming additional clerical help.
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Henry
Wwére- Alge
Christman
Poatmiter
Wright
Gines
Walter Nowhalfeh
Salao
Marshall County
Aince
Ponate
Pat. McKeone
Lacon
Nis
Mrs George Hupp Passes Away in Detroit Michigan
Mrs George Hupp long time Henry resident dies at a Detroit hospital after a stroke and pneumonia. Daughter Mrs Edward Klein to transport the body to Henry for burial with services at Lind Bloom chapel and interment in Henry City Cemetery.
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George-Hupp
Detroit
Mich
Henry
Neumonia
Edward Klein
Henry City Cemeery
Ene Wes
Hkbp
Sadie Hupp
Duke Home Awarded First Prize For Christmas Decorations
Clarence and Mrs Duke on Third Street won first prize in the Henry Lions Club Christmas Home Decoration contest. Flood lights and evergreen shrubbery lit their lawn, drawing visitors who believed a professional decorator was involved. The work was done by the Duke family themselves.
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Clarence Duke
Clarence.Duke
Third Street
The
Lions Club
Duke
Pioneer Farmer John Shearer Dies at 91 in Saratoga Township
A recent photo accompanies a notice of the death of John Shearer, 91, described as a pioneer farmer of Saratoga Township. Final tribute was paid at services held Monday at Green Funeral Home following Moonattestation.
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John-Shearer
John Shearer
Saratoga Township
Henry Hotel Tap Opens New Year Tap Room in Henry
A modernistic tap room opened New Year’s Day in the Henry hotel. Henry Green, recently returned from Chicago, oversaw the redesign featuring green and coral hues, coral leather booths, high backed stools, indirect lighting, and a glassware set. Michelob draft beer from Anheuser Busch will be served at prices aligned with the hotel’s other bars.
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Henry
Zeobry Beek
Orney Lions Green
Orther
Jus B. Hérbat & Company
Chicago
Panther Room
Inn _of Chicago
Charles. Martin
Hennepin
Elie
Ivan Sleater
Charles Green
Harry, Camp
Chillicothe
Bert Hoppler
Adam Glatz
Madison
Peoria
Anheuser Busch Company
Battle ‘Goodass Michelob
America
Green
Henry Clifford
Evan “Sleater
Varna Seeks New High School Amid District Split Petition
Varna plans a new 2260 high school building after voters approved the project months ago. A rural detachment petition to join LaRose High School district is under review by the county superintendent of schools, with a decision expected in days.
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Varna
LaRose
Conrad Koch
C. Speer = &Sons
Chicago
Eee
Varma
Fox hunting hopeful Glenn Newell eyes profitable days ahead
Chillicothe resident Glenn Newell plans his first fox hunt trip midweek in the LaPrairie area after a season of waiting for snow. He reports plentiful foxes in the territory and expects favorable weather to yield profits.
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Glenn. Newell
Chillicothe
LaPrairie
City opens free parking lot for visitors at Seney
City officials unveil a new free parking area along Watercotts department store facing forward Street. The Sparking lot aims to ease visitor stays and encourages convention traffic by offering complimentary parking. Local business leaders welcome the measure as a boost to downtown activity.
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Seney S
Mrs T L Jones Dies After Stroke in Henry
Mrs T L Jones long a Henry resident and respected pianist died Friday after a paralysis stroke months earlier. Funeral planned at her niece Mrs C C Duke home at 2:36 with Rev H G Dusenberry officiating. burial in Henry. She taught piano, directed the Henry Presbyterian Church choir, and moved with husband C R Jones to Chicago in 1910 before years in Virginia.
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Ty Ie Jones
Henry
Elswarn
Jones
Aed Mts
Elsworth
TongazwAllue
Tomnorrow
Beiday
Mra
Duke
H. G. Dusenberry
R. O.W Green
Arev A. Jerronmonger
Potter
Charles Dewey
C. -R. Jones
Onshiery
Mr.Jones
Chicago
Wagner Turkey Ranch Reports Successful Year
Dr. Wagner states the Gobblers Turkey Ranch near Henry Iowa reports a very successful year and plans to increase the flock in 1940. The farm raised about 1 400 birds with half to be new streamlined turkeys noted for 97 percent white meat due to short legs and broad breasts.
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Wagner Turkey Ranch
Kaskaskia
LaSale
Toon
John
H. Wagner
Turkey
Ranchi
Knicb
Henry
Wagner
Robins Counted In Henry On Edward Street
George Weis, of Henry, spotted a flock of 28 robins in the trees in front of his residence on Edward Street Tuesday noon. He called a friend to verify the sighting as birds linger in the area during milder winter days.
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Henry
George Weis
Edward Street
George
Livestock Auction Ads From Early 1940s Illinois
Classified sale notices list dates and locations for livestock auctions in towns like Bradford, Tiskilwa, Magnolia, and Rock Island. Entries name auctioneers such as J. Dauber and Francis Keegan and describe stock including horses, mules, breeding ewes, aged machinery, and farm items.
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Atl
Bradford
Gale
J. T. Dauber
Rock
Island
Henry
Francis Keegan
Henry Office Accelerates Corn Loan Closings in Two Counties
Henry office leads rapid corn loan closings in Marshal and Putnam counties. Officials report 678,444 bushels already closed at 3.4 percent interest and note moisture testing now provides instant reports. Four seeders operate countrywide to handle a larger 1940 program amid farmer meetings and worries about pests.
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Farm Bureau
Pulding
Henry
Marshal
Putnam
Decatur
Hanry
Whitefield
Boyle
Hennepin
J. Schumacher
LaRose
Norbert
Schwarz
AAA
Conservation Office
Linemont
Flint
University, of Illinois
Cerop
Fire destroys house on Wenry Quinn farm
A Northwestern farm house west of Wenry burned Wednesday morning around 9 30 as straw ignited during an attempt to repair a water supply line. Fire department pumper buckets fought the flames, saving the house and some buildings. Loss includes several tools and livestock watering setup.
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Cori
Andy
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