Land Bank Farm Sales Rise in 1934 Report
A 1934 report from the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis notes higher average farm sales and cash purchases. In four months, sales reached 504 583 dollars, up from early 1933, with 26 acre tracts in Missouri Arkansas and Weartech highlighted. Purchases require 25 percent cash with the remaining balance as a 20 year loan at 6 14 percent with full prepayment rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secord
St. Lone Weed Rerts
Vedscal Lend
Althou Peeker
Weartech
Missouri
Arkansas
St. Louis
Huston
Land Bank
Illinois HOLO loans rise in May with Chicago peak
The Home Owners Loan Corporation reports a 70 percent May increase in Illinois loans from April, led by Chicago with 1,271 closings and a state total of 1,754 mortgages exchanged for bonds. Springfield grew by 115, Rockford by several, Peoria from 30 to 82, as HOLOC aims for June gains to relieve distressed real estate and small homeowners. A large share of May loans covered delinquent taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Chicago
Springfield
Rockford
Peoria
Henry G.zander Jr
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Fed
Walter Reismeyer Weds Bradford Girl
Walter Reismeyer son of Joseph Reismeyer of Saratoga Township and Miss Mary Towne of Bradford were united in marriage Wednesday at 9 o clock. The Rev Griffy of St. John's Catholic Church Bradford performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Reismeyer
Joseph Reismeyer
Saratoga,township
Mary Towne
Bradford
Griffy
St. John’s Catholic Church
Civil Service to Hold Open Competitive Examination
The Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive examination for positions in La Cosa and Naperville Illinois. Applications will be received until close of business June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Civil. Service ‘ Commission
Aepen Lacon and
Naperville, Ill
Marriage notices for Eva Faye Dicker and Gertrude May
The Rev and Mrs A S H Dicker announce the marriage of their daughters Eva Faye to Arthur Johnson Henry and Gertrude May to Harold Wright on Sunday June 17 at 3 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal Church Neponset Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neponset
Eva Faye
Arthur Johnson
Henry
Gertrude May
Harold Wright
Narna
Episcopal ‘Church
Ill
Marshall Putnam Fair Association Plans Upcoming Exposition
Members of the Marshall Putnam Fair association met last Thursday evening at the farm bureau office to prepare for the September exposition at Henry. The event will feature a two county area with exhibitors from nearby counties urged to ready their displays. Several department superintendents were appointed and a follow up meeting is planned as officers seek strong local support and active booster participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbseciktion Ols
Putnam
Fair ‘Association
Henry
Toutine
Fair Association
Marshall‘Putnam
Alphabet Deal With 30 Combinations Detailed
The document lists numerous New Deal agencies and bodies with overlapping roles including AAA Agricultural Adjustment Administration CSB Central Statistical Board CCC Commodity Credit Corporation HFA Electric Home and Farm Authority EC Executive Council and many others such as RFC Reconstruction Finance Corporation and TVA Tennessee Valley Authority. The text notes a larger, better alternative to the New Deal and warns of overlapping units and potential complications for payers and existing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccc
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment ‘Administration
CSB
Central’ Statistical Board
Commodity Credit Corporation
Civilian Conservation Ips
HFA
Electric Home and Farm Authority
Ecemergency
Ec—Executive Council
Wie
UPCA
Farm Credit Administration
SSF
ACA
Federal’ Alcohol” Control ‘Administration
EWA
Federal Emergency Works ‘Administration
Rere Ecot
Eccoret
Eet
Ansurance
Federal E ‘ ‘Administration
FFMC
Federal - Pic “Simipane Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
FSLA
Federal Savings and Loan Association
FSHC
Federal Subsistence “Homestead Corporation
FSRC
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Olc—Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
State Tax Office Reports April Retail Tax Increase
Righd and impartial enforcement of the retailers' occupation tax is cited as producing results. April collections totaled 3,208,996 dollars, up 7,216 returns from March. The drive adds 6,420 new taxpayers as results. Director K L Ames Jr notes monthly treasurer statements often show less tax than finance division figures due to funds in process of clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Ames Jr
State Finance Department
Ames
Department of Finance
Postmaster Applicants Named for Henry Office
The United States Civil Service Commission announced in Washington that applicants for the Henry postmaster position have submitted applications and completed the examination. The candidates include Harry W Deighger Carson V Cronkrite Francia L Whea Edward N Bogner Clifford Mercian Clifton A Woodfill. A final appointment is expected to be announced soon by Postmaster General James A Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Henry
Harry W
Deigher
Carson V. Cronkrite
Francia
Edward N. Bogner
Clifford Mercian
Clifton
A. Woodfill
James—_A._Farley
Birth of Norma Jean Anderson A baby girl born June 4
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Anderson announce the birth of a six pound baby girl named Norma Jean on Monday morning at the local hospital. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Lone Tree and Mr and Mrs Earl Wherry of Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrios
Roosevelt backs 27 million river valley flood control plan
A federal report studied by President Roosevelt and sent to Congress outlines 27 million dollars in river and valley development for the Illinois valley. Proposals include completing locks and dams, widening channels, levees, power generation, drainage surveys, and reforestation of 300 000 acres, with aims for a full survey before next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis ‘River Valley
Civi de Penditure
Deral
Interdepaanmental Department
Commission 58 Ress
Pateres
Capitae
Pres
Dent Roosevelt
Congess
Maerial
Ceongreas
Bfor Osals
Chicago
Illinois Valley
Ana Herma Bians
la Grange
Peoria
Roosevelt
Minois Valley
Congress
Fire destroys Weber building in Chillicothe
Fire at midnight in Chillicothe totally destroyed the Weber building a two story brick structure housing a roofing firm and upper apartments. An explosion injures a firefighter who required 21 stitches. the adjacent undertaker parlor escaped major damage and contents were saved. Insurance covered the loss. the building stood 150 by 60 feet with a basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Fire Department
Weber Undertaking Establishment
Andrew Weber
Peter J. Weber
Eugene Weber
R. Q. Green
Ower
Taverns to Open Sundays in Henry on Afternoons
Henry city officials approved Sunday afternoon liquor service for taverns from 12 noon to 8 pm by a 5 to 1 vote led by Alderman Richard Schneider. The $10 bottled beer license was abolished, and the plan includes a police officer patrol in the business district on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Richard ‘Schneider
Walnut Grove Class of 1924 Holds Sunday Reunion
The Henry High School class of 1924 met in Sir first reunion on Sunday after Peon, June 3, at Walnut Grove. Attendance was bountiful with boat riding and feasting. Members voted to hold reunions every five years and many local and out-of-town alumni attended or were represented by messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Walnut,Grove
McAllister F
la Salle
Egg Hatching Occurs from Heat at Frank Grampp Co
Hot weather triggers unexpected hatchings at the Frank Grampp & Co produce buying house. Workers found chicks emerging from eggs discarded by farmers and one egg a live chick struggled free. The baby bird was taken to Henry Hatchery for care and may become a mascot if it survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grampp & Co
Henry Hatchery
Arry Moline
Grampp Company
U S Deficit Near Four Billion in May Totals
The government closed 11 months of the fiscal year with expenditures of 6.37 billion and a deficit of 3.647 billion, compared with Roosevelt's year end estimate of 7.309 billion. Emergency spending lagged expectations with May outlays at 549 million and sinking fund effects trimmed the excess. Public debt stood at 26.155 billion at end May, up from a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Corporation
Minonk Voters to Decide on Gymnasium Bond Issue
A circulating petition in Minonk seeks a $10,000 bond issue to build a combined grade and high school gymnasium with a basketball court seating about 1,000, locker rooms and showers. The project would not raise taxes and the grade school board would erect the facility while the high school pays rent for its share. If interest grows, the proposition will go to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minonk
Drought Relief Requested by Marshall Putnam Counties
Marshall Putnam counties seek an emergency fund of 15000 dollars per month during the drought with 3000 extra for immediate forage seed. Adviser L J Hager said the plan uses the money to buy feed grain and hay from local farmers, keeping benefits in the community and contingent on weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall - Putnam
L. J. Hager
Hager
Putnam County Eighth Grade Graduates Receive Diplomas
Eighth grade graduates from Granville Hullinger Gehm Union Grove and Dysart schools were awarded diplomas last Thursday evening at Hopkins Township High School. Seven graduates earned certificates of promotion. Reverend Ray W. Barber of the First Congregational church spoke on The Other Side of the Proverb using three proverbs to teach helpfulness. Principal William Glover presented the class to County Superintendent Thomas Kennedy who distributed the diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Hullinger
Gehm
Union Grove
Dysart
Hopkins Township High School
Grace
Ray W. Barber
First Congregational Church
William Glover
Thomas M. Kennedy
Funeral Services For Former Mer Resident Held Here
Funeral services for Hanna Heckman a former Mer resident who died at her Coffeyville Kansas home were conducted at the A B Smith Funeral chapel Tuesday morning at 9 30 oclock with interment in City cemetery The deceased was the daughter of the late William Hanna longtime Henry wagon works operator Mrs Grace Griffin of Girard Kansas accompanied the remains to Henry and attended the services here
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Hanna) Heckman
Coffeyville
Kas
A. B. Smith
William Hanna
Hanna Wagon Works
Henry
Grace Griffin
Girard
Kansas
City approves new waterworks pump installation plan
After days of testing and demonstrations the council decides to install a new pump at the waterworks to maximize Well capacity. A test pump has operated satisfactorily maintaining pressure for city needs and averting a possible water famine. Officials visited the Peoria plant to inspect similar equipment. The council will meet this evening to consider bids. the pump is estimated to cost 100 to 1500 dollars installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seomell
Hiram
Walker & ‘Sons
Péoria
University of Illinois announces awards to about two thousand students
About 2100 students will receive degrees and honors at the sixty thirds annual commencement exercises in Urbana and Chicago. Arthur Cutts Willard will become president next year after serving as acting dean of the college of engineering and an international authority in ventilation matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana-Champs
Meer
John C. Dewey
Henry—Chester Coggeshall
Toluka
Peter J. Aimone, Jr
BR S
Virginia
Eugene’ B. Maccone
Leo G
Bain
Arthur Hill Daniels
Chicago
Arthur Cutts Willard
College of Engineering
University Board of Trustees
Trees Dying on Illinois Highways Amid Drought
Drought threatens to kill more than 15 percent of about 91 408 trees planted along state highways under the highway beautification program. Daily watering has kept losses down. shrubs totaling 229 000 were also planted to curb erosion. The next step is picnic spots, says Robert Kingery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Robert Kingery
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Kingery
Kingrey
Tablet Honors McNabb Pioneers Unveiled on Memorial Day
Residents joined Memorial Day ceremonies to unveil a granite tablet honoring John M. McNabb and Harley Cooper. The two longtime supporters aided the McNabb schools by donating time and resources to improve opportunities for local children. Mrs James A McNabb unveiled the inscription on campus during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb Schola
John M. McNabb
Harley Cooper
McNabb
James A. McNabb
Colwell Named Toulon Postmaster for Four Year Term
O M Colwell received his official commission as Toulon postmaster for a four year term from April 27 to 1938. Since January 1 he has acted as postmaster in charge of the Toulon office.
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O. M. Colwell
Toulon
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NLB
National Labor Board
NRA
National Recovery Administration
NRRB
National Recovery Review Card
EHC
Public Works Emergency Housing Corporation
Rfc—Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Sab—Science Advisory Board
Seib—Second Export - Import Bank
Tennessee Valley Associated Co-operatives
Tennessee Valley Authority
Walnut Grove
pOharies Hei Hofer
Pekin, IU
Carl. Schwarz
Mev
Jack ‘Eitner Jabert Rowe
Joe Longman
and ‘Feckie
Tiskilwa
Laprience
Ransom
Sandusky
Ohio
Ik Dus
Lillian Hartley
Marion
Hess
Slater Data Trait
Mich
Visgisis
Til
Pariama
U. S
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcoal Church
Winifred Wabel
Ruth Johnson
Oa Lambs
Wanda
Lois P
Jesus
Martin Ee
Roy Steele
Ruth Crabbs
Mary Helen Bourdette
Cronkrite
Marshall - Putnam Counties
Putnam CO
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