Marshall County Solons Meet in Regular Session
Marshall County supervisors convened at the court house in Lacon for the regular quarterly meeting. Topics included Home Bureau funding, a treasurer's report, and adjustments to polling places reducing Bennington township from three to two voting precincts due to Toluca’s population decline after mine closures.
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Marshall County Supervisors
Court House
Lacon
Jensen
Miss Grace
Gerard
Marshall Putnam
Home Bureau
Repo c Leigh
Gregory
Charles Gibler
Bennington
Toluca
Marshall County
Four Township Assessors Finalize Valuations
Four more township assessors completed their books at the county courthouse, bringing total completed to five. Personal property values generally declined from 1929 to 1930, with Frank Schlosser in Hopewell dropping from 132 465 to 97 815. Other 1929 to 1930 comparisons include Whitefield 155 080 to 154 590, Richland 277 810 to 277 184, and Robertcane 345 630 to 315 180.
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Court House
Hopewell
Frank Schlosser
Whitefield
Richland
Robert Cae
Schumacher
Bell Plain
Bailey Named Princeton Postmaster by U S Senate
Howard J. Bailey was confirmed as postmaster at Princeton on Monday by the United States Senate. The nomination was filed in the Senate a week earlier by President Hoover, with the backing of Congressman W E Hull and Senator Charles S Deneen.
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Howard J. Bailey
Princeton
United States Senate
Washington
W.E. Hull
Senate
Hoover
Hull
Charles S. Deneen
Governor Proclaims June 14 Flag Day in Illinois
Governor Louis I. Emmerson issued a proclamation designating Saturday June 14 as Flag Day and urging Illinois citizens to display the national emblem at homes and businesses. He directs the state to fly the flag at full staff on all public buildings and at armories arsenals and posts of the Illinois National Guard.
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Louis I. Emmerson
Illinois
Tainois National Gy
County Populations Decline Across Decade in Four Counties
Census tabulation by H C Bigham reports Marshall county down from 14 760 in 1920 to 12 391 in 1930 a drop of 2 369. Putnam falls from 7 579 to 5 223 a loss over 2 000. Stark declines from 9 693 in 1920 to 9 184 in 1930 indicating a broader regional population shrink.
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Marshall County
H. C. Bigham
Peoria
Putnam County
Stark County
Henry Township High School Granted Two Year Accreditation
The University of Illinois council approves Henry township high school for two years ending June 30 1932 contingent on strong administration, attractive salaries to retain teachers, and adequate equipment and facilities.
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A.S. Nichols
A. W. Clevenger
Council of Administration
University of Illinois
Henry Township
Census figures show Putnam County population decline
Detailed census data released under Supervisor H. C. Bigham indicates population losses across towns and villages in Putnam County over the past decade. The report lists 491 farms among the districts surveyed.
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Putnam County
Census Bureau
H. C. Bigham
Cameraman shoots local farmers for Duke Bros event
Walter Duke and an International Harvester cameraman filmed farming operations at Duke Bros store as part of a power farming day. Local farmers witnessed corn planting at 25 to 60 acres daily with four row equipment and awaited the showing of the educational motion pictures featuring Walter Winship and W H Clift.
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Walter, Winship
Raymond
W. H. Clift
Walter Duke
International Harvester Company
Duke Bros
McCormick - Deering
de Scribe
International Harvester
Rudy Valee
Hollywood
Messrs. Winship and Clift
Henry Greys Beat Lacon Public Service Nine In Exciting Game
At the Fair Grounds Sunday afternoon the Henry Greys defeated the Lacon Public Service nine 12 to 9. Both hurlers McDonald and Sendelbach pitched well, but frequent errors by both sides produced football like scoring in a loosely played baseball encounter.
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Fair Grounds
Henry Greys
Lacon Public Service
McDonald
Lacon
Sendelbach
Henry
Big Opening Dance at New Summer Palace
Next Wednesday evening June 18 a large opening dance will debut at the New Summer Dance Palace Henry Theatre. Management says enthusiasm is high and prices are arranged so most can enjoy a good time with little expense. The venue has been re arranged to evoke a big city pavilion atmosphere. Follow the crowd next Wednesday and every Wednesday night.
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Palace
Henry Theatre
Summer Dance Palace
Miss Florence Pollman Weds Vivan B Child in Quiet La Salle Union
A quiet wedding united Florence Pollman and Vivan B. Child at the La Salle Methodist parsonage on Saturday June 7 at 7 PM. Rev. Wade performed the ceremony with attendants Mrs. Beatrice Wood and Dale Rinehart. The bride wore silver lace with sweet pea corsage and traveled in a crepe ensemble. They plan a honeymoon at The Dells Wisconsin and will reside with the Woods upon returning.
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la Salle
Henry
Vivan Child
Florence Pollman
Wade
Beatrice Wood
Dale Rinehart
Putnam
F. F. Pullman
Cartagena
Colombia
S. A
A. B. Child
the Woods Home
Surprise Shower for Edith Ziegler At Mrs Burton’s Home
A large group of 85 women and young ladies gathered at Mrs. John Burtons to honor Miss Edith Ziegler with a bridal shower. Pink and white decorations, gifts, cake recipes, and games like pin the ring provided festive fun as Edith prepares to wed Daniel Vail Jr. of Henry. Refreshments followed with ice cream and cakes as guests offered best wishes.
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John Burton
Edith Ziegler
Janette Bullington
Mary Kathryn Armstrong
Miss Ziegler
Daniel Vail, Jr
Henry
Mrs. Burton
Eastern Star Conclave Planned by Henry Chapter
Members of the local Eastern Star chapter schedule a conclave Monday June 16 in the chapter room with two sessions at 4 PM and 8 PM. A class of candidates will be initiated at the first session and degrees conferred at the second with visiting matrons and officers filling stations. Dinner at 6:30 PM invites Magnolia Lacon Sparland Rutland La Salle Peoria chapters.
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Eastern Star
Magnolia
Lacon
Sparland
Rutland
la Salle
Peoria
Henry Chapter
St Johns Episcopal Service with visiting rector
Next Sunday June 15 at 9 am the Rev Fr Cope of St Andrew's Peoria will conduct services at St Johns Episcopal Church. The public is invited to attend this service and parishioners are urged to be present.
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Cope
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Peoria
Farmers Happy As Rainfall Saves Crops
Rain last weekend and Wednesday evening brought relief to Marshall Putnam counties and other areas. Farmers, gardeners, and homeowners report the corn crop looking good though many sections of the state still need more rain to sustain crops.
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Injty
Marshall-Putnam Counties
Supervisors settle with bondsmen over former treasurer
The Marshall county board of supervisors approved a settlement of 16000 from the bondsmen of former treasurer Charles B. Anderson, reducing a detected shortage of over 23000. The case had awaited circuit court action and was to be discussed when court sessions resumed in Lacon. The agreement was reached after negotiations lasting until nearly six o clock Tuesday evening.
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Marshall County Board of Supervisors
Charles—B
Anderson
Marshall County
Lacon
Drive on Unlicensed Cars State Opens Enforcement
The automobile department announces strict action against owners not securing 1930 licenses. Chief investigator P. M. Harmon orders deputies to arrest delinquent registrants and target those buying new cars this month to dodge July 1 rate changes. About 100000 cars still display 1929 plates.
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Automobile Department
Secretary of State
P. M. Harmon
Department
Harmon
Unemployment Report Details 67 Out of Work in Marshall County
A preliminary census bulletin from Peoria shows 67 workers in Marshall County without jobs. Figures cover those jobless and seeking work and may be revised as data for others not at work are added.
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Marshall County
Office of Supervisor of Census
Peoria
Rural Schools Awarded State Aid Totals $12 781.31
County Superintendent W E King reports Marshall County received 12781 31 from the state school distributive fund as part of a larger request the final total may rise by about 4654 07 depending on Cook County tax collections. Disbursement will be apportioned to townships including Lacon Richland Henry La Prairie Steuben Saratoga Hopewell Evans Bennington Bell Plain Roberts and others.
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W. E. King
Marshall County
Cook County
Oscar Nelson
King
Steuben
Whitefield
Saratoga
Hopewell
Evans Co
Bennington
Bell Plain
Roberts
First Communion Service at St Joseph’s Church
A class of 11 children five boys and six girls will receive their First Holy Communion at St Joseph’s next Sunday morning June 15 at the 7 30 mass. This number will be augmented by last year’s communicants.
Dad's Day Sale Sparks Local Store Deals
Next Sunday June 15 marks Dad's Day with retailers promoting strong sales and shoppers flocking to outlets. Local merchants highlight bargains and special promotions to honor fathers ahead of Father’s Day.
Henry city population 1658 in 1930 census
Henry city shows 1658 residents in the 1930 census with 51 farms in the surrounding area. Beulah Starliper completed enumeration after resignations by two prior estimators, noting an increase of 21 from 1920 and potential revisions after full bureau data.
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Marshall County
Henry
H. C. Bigham
News-Republican
Peoria
Beulah Starliper
C. A. Pratt
Esther Jackson
Marshall
Census ‘Bureau
Washington
Census Buréau
Mre
Pre nuptial shower honors Hollis Child at Mildred Ball home
Miss Hollis Child, the guest of honor, received a pink and white themed bridal shower hosted by Miss Mildred Ball at her home. Guests played banco, exchanged writing advice, enjoyed cake and ice cream, and ended with a treasure hunt for gifts for the bride to be.
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Mildred Ball
Hollis Child
Banco
Gertrude Konrad
Mayme Wheeler
Al Winkle and His Band at Riviera Park
Al Winkle and his famous Illinois Ramblers will furnish the music at Riviera Park on Sunday evening June 15. Gus Johnson of The Newport notes large crowds at the Sunday dances and urges everyone to attend these social affairs.
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AL Winkle
Riviera
Illinois Ramblers
Riviera Park
Gus Johnson
Newport
City Bans Fireworks Before July 1 Under Ordinance 423
City officials announce ordinance 423 prohibiting fireworks discharge before July 1. The rule, published in this week’s News-Republican, aims to curb premature Fourth of July celebrations and receive formal city approval.
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News- Republican
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Woodford Co
Woodford County Farm Bureau
Marshall-Putnam
Farm Bureau
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Spangler
Asesn Sane
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Stoner
Young
Griffith
Seibert
Kays
J. Vogel
Kearney
Lucas
Moser
Wallace
Henry Two
Putnam CO
Senachwine Township
Hennepin Township
Hennepin Village
Granville Township
Tan
Sewec Etarnown St Cecacen Steam
Sirighsbninates
LH. Co
Lacon Public Service Nine
Eamm
Saverccenscesene
Ftand
St Temmsceenns
Burlingame
Molter
Sacccens Receensseenses
Handmeier
Kuhlman
de Walt
Keppler
Eewennscrenaseseccse
Hamilton
Weeenes McDonald
Yo Cseenes
New Summer Palace
Vivan B. Child
Nclave
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
ST. Joseph
Hollis
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