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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
8
Henry residents share Decoration Day observances and family updates. Local families including Steer, Holmes, Bogner, and Meier host and visit relatives from Peoria and To laca while news notes births ailments visits and travels across the area. Substantial listings cover hospital stays graduations and weekend visitors.
Local church notices list Mass times at St Marys Catholic Church and St Johns Episcopal Church. First Methodist Episcopal Church schedules morning worship at 9 45, Sunday school at 11, Epworth League at 5, and a children’s program at 8. First Christian Church notes Bible school at 9 45 with a communion following, plus plans for an all day meeting June 17 with Dr H H Peters as speaker. Missionary society meets Friday at Mrs Flavel Bland’s country home, led by Mrs F S Clift.
Presbyterian Church opens with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Al den Hunter and Mary Downey, followed by a 11 a m worship service omitted. Christian Endeavor at 4 15 p m focuses on caring for the body. Evening sermon at 8 by Rev. Cressey discusses faith and vision. Riviera Park Gospel Tabernacle offers 10 a m talk by Daniel on the Holy Spirit, 11 a m Bible school, 6 p m gospel message, and 7 p m sermon on The Twelve Tribes of Israel. Free door-to-door evangelism by mailed postcards.
A bulletin from the Illinois Tuberculosis Association outlines hot weather health tips. Eat less fats and sweets, drink water, bathe often, wear loose light clothing, cover the head in sun, avoid sun exposure, and skip discussing the heat. The tone reflects period guidance and includes a brief quote from a doctor about a chauffeur applicant.
Regular city council meeting held in city hall on Monday evening June 4 1934 with Mayor Otto and Aldermen present. Treasurer report accepted. numerous bills approved for street waterworks ferry labor supplies and city services. Ordinance No 451 adopted. ferry funds moved to separate bank account. Tap room Sunday opening approved 12 noon to 6 pm. beer license regulation rescinded. Salary raise for Worth Dixon approved. meeting adjourned. Final NRA truckers registration details noted for Illinois counties with meeting in Lacon June 16.
The Agricultural Transportation Association, with members in 95 Illinois counties, is the largest farm truckers group in the state and the nation. State Senator Simon Bantz and Elvin Watson of Galesburg serve on the trucking industry code authority. The association helps members with registration and rate schedules, focusing on small operators who own five trucks or fewer and average ownership under one percent of a truck per member.
A May 29 special election approved an ordinance issuing 6500 drain and water course bonds for the village of Oanoke by a 3 to 1 margin. Over 200 votes were cast. Property owners...
Report notes that only certain voters were permitted to participate in the election, limiting turnout and shaping the outcome. The text specifies eligibility rules and hints at administrative procedures affecting who could cast ballots.
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