12 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
1
The new bridge reconstruction moves swiftly as No.1 pier is finished and No.2 near completion. Crews clear debris from the collapsed cofferdam on No.3 while seven piers and forty concrete pilings are planned, with steel erection by McClintic Marshall after three piers are completed.
Washington announced the Lacon post office will remain in second class. Acting Postmaster Pat McKeene urged retention, noting wage reductions and civil service protections, with salaries set around 2400 dollars yearly for him and the clerks John Calhoun and Joseph Thiedohr. Residents praise the decision for continued high quality service.
Duck hunters must buy a federal hunting stamp costing one dollar before seasons begin. The stamp attaches to the state license and allows hunting in any state with a valid state license. Officials estimate nearly one million dollars will be raised to acquire marshes and create breeding grounds for waterfowl.
Miss Maxine B Chesney daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Chesney of Putnam wed Walter F Young Jr of Bloomington at Holy Trinity Catholic church Bloomington The couple were attended by Frances Murphy and Orville Young The bride attended Princeton Township High School Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State Normal universities The groom is a Bloomington city fireman They will live at 306 West Market Street Guests included William Chesney and Judith Chesney of Putnam and William Chesney Jr of Putnam
Guy Edward Rowe born June 27 1918 in Whitefield township Marshall county NL died June 29 1934 after being struck by lightning on the family farm. He grew up with five brothers and six sisters and was noted for clean habits and a cheerful outlook. He excelled in school earning a Henry township scholarship and attended Union School west of Henry. The obituary recalls his love of work and quotes a favorite poem about departure and reunion with a pilot at the bar.
The farm beyond Princeton's southeast edge produced 28 bushels per acre despite chinch bug infestation. Poppens reports strong yields in low ground areas with high quality grain, while elevated spots lagged. Dr P H Poppens operates the field and notes growth prior to bug appearance.
Chillicothe receives 7000 from the PWA to pave streets contingent on local funding. Some residents expect a special property assessment if the plan proceeds. The board also voted 3600 for Woodford County School District No. 115 to add a concrete brick auditorium gymnasium, total project cost 12600.
Miss Lucretia Cressey and Miss Bertha Rogers of Streator plan a southern Wisconsin automobile trip this week and expect to return by Saturday afternoon. Betty Griffin of Trail Minnesota, eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Griffin, was recently struck by a car, dragged, and severely bruised with a broken ankle. condition improves gradually.
Illinois 1934 spring pig crop fell 28 percent from 1933 with 598000 sows saving 3516000 pigs between December 1, 1933 and June 1, 1934. National totals show large drops, especially in drought-hit states. sows farrowed estimate 6418000 in spring 1934 vs 8865000 in 1933.
Officials from the Farm Credit administration in St. Louis and production credit associations in Illinois discussed expediting short term loans for stocker and feeder livestock in a series of conferences in Champaign LaSalle Springfield and Peoria. Oliver noted rising loan use for livestock and general farming and said loans carry 5 percent interest only while funds are used with terms usually under one year and adaptable to dairy financing with monthly amortization where warranted.
The United States Post Office Department considers consolidating Routes 1 and 2 rural free delivery from the Henry post office due to the retirement of James A. McAleer. Objections must be filed with the Henry postmaster by July 21 at 6 p.m. Francis L. Wright Acting Postmaster.
Louise and Alvin Britton left last Tuesday hitchhiking toward Dallas Texas where they plan to spend time visiting their aunt. Their arrival and activities are noted with a family-oriented travel update.
Illinois dairy farmers struggle with pasture and hay shortages and rising feed costs. C S Rhode of the University of Illinois presents guidance on feeding cows using corn as the main energy source, with bran or oats as alternatives and mixtures like corn with brewers' grains and bran for 11 percent protein.
July brings a trio of stamp events with a new 6 cent air mail stamp in orange and sized like the 8 cent one, the Wisconsin Tercentenary 3 cent purple stamp with first day at Green Bay, and the National Parks issue featuring ten stamps from 1 to 10 cents with park images.
About $500 million in new federal road funds are assured after recent congressional legislation, enabling orderly building in the coming years. J. J. Cavanagh of the Chicago Motor Club cites an AAA report noting $200 million immediately available to states with $50 million for feeder routes, plus $24 million for park forest roads and trails.
City Council met at City Hall on Monday evening July 2 1934 with Mayor Otto and Aldermen Nilson Stoner Brown Schneider Moline Abbott present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer C O Pagemiller reported a balance on hand of 1733.87 in one account and 885.57 in another and the report was accepted and filed. Bills were presented next.
Serious trouble at the Illinois river bridge project in Spring Valley is disclosed by the construction superintendent. Piling could not reach rock bottom in the second coffer dam and rock was not found at 55 feet during new drillings, forcing removal and replacement of longer sheeting to allow progress.
Illinois will add thirteen civilian conservation corps camps to employ about 7,000 young men aged 18 to 25. Locations include five in Cook County and camps near Naperville Melrose Park Hinsdale Marseilles Starved Rock and Gisimt ity. Washington official Conrad Wirth and others praised camps at Champaign Starved Rock Marseilles and St. Charles.
The American Legion reports June 22 membership surpassing the 1933 total with over 768000 members nationwide. Illinois shows 64,392 members and 87.95 percent of its 1934 quota. States ahead of quotas include Colorado Maryland Michigan Nevada Oklahoma Utah Puerto Rico and Italy. National commander Edward A. Hayes urges continued effort to reach a 904000 national quota.
Thirteen young men from Marshall County were examined at Laecon on Sunday for entrance into the CCC. They were sent to Ft. Sheridan for several weeks before assignment to various camps. Names include Andrew Steve Stemas Frank Rusciolelli Robert Volpe Carl Passini Sparland Harold Daum Lacon Edward Greiner Wyoming Mearle Renske Varna William Topolski John Kupek Venona Albert Hubbell Karl Walter Busch Henry.
The Rev. Ray W. Barber of First Congregational Granville was elected president of the Putnam County Council of Religious Education succeeding Mrs. A J Wolf of Magnolia. Other officers include Rev A J Obrecht Hennepin vice president for church work Mrs Lucretia Franklin McNabb vice president for Sunday school Mrs D R Rawlings Granville secretary and Walter Martin Magnolia treasurer. Department chairmen were chosen at Monday's meeting.
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