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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
5
Soldier reports heavy fighting as units push through mountainous terrain toward Rome. He describes capturing vast supplies including uniforms food and shells from German lines, observing a villa blast, and reaching a civilian reception with flowers and cheers for American troops.
Andrew Broadly a native of Lacon died in Tampa Florida after a stroke. He was born May 29 in Lacon and spent his childhood there. He married Hallaway of Chillicothe in 1899 and is survived by several relatives including Frank McCulloch Monte California and Mrs Wald Mt. Vernon New York. Preceded in death by F Broaddus and Christo Broaddus.
The record notes C Prather in the Medical Division serving one year and four months, with Ellis I as Private First Class H Prather at O Rielly General in Springfield Missouri. It mentions his wife Mae Noe of Princevignon and Ed Prather of Illinois, with marriage at Camp McCoy and plans to go to Camp Ellis Missouri.
A fragment notes Henry, Schmitt, and Miro among 15 boys from Henry seeking U.S. Marines enlistment. One brother of John Marine already serves as war calls loom. The piece hints at a pending draft or mobilization in the South.
Marshall County Red Cross Home Service chair A C Lindbloom reports handling inquiries from Germany about relatives in the U S. Letters written in German pass through censors to the International Red Cross in Switzerland. A new service checks with next of kin for prisoners of war, with two local men listed as POWs and their families kept posted.
About 100 ministers of the Disciples of Christ gather in Eureka for the Sinois Christian Ministers Association convention at Linda's Wood dormitory from Monday noon to Thursday afternoon. Leaders include Dr Edgar DeWitt Jones and A T De Groot with Lin D Cartwright as editor secretary.
Reverend Paul F. Sharpe, pastor at LaPrairie United Presbyterian Church, has gone overseas to the Pacific theater as a First Lieutenant and chaplain in the U S Army. He previously served at Camp Maxey, Texas, and his new address is Chaplain (First Lieutenant) Paul F. Sharpe 0-522269, APO 7908, San Francisco, California.
Mary Allard of Henry joins Knox College Summer quarter registration as a transfer student from MacMurray College Jacksonville Illinois. She is the daughter of Mrs Mark M Allard.
Colonel Paul G. Armstrong warns registrants ages 2 through 37 that leaving essential work for higher paid nonessential jobs can end in induction. He says deferments depend on occupational status, with 26 to 29 as necessary and 30 to 87 as regularly engaged. Registrants must report changes to local boards to avoid prosecution.
The longest article in last week’s Tiskilwa Chief profiles Jeremiah Barry born August 11 1824 in Glengarriff Ireland. Victoria Cross recipient served in Crimean War and India before immigrating to Bureau County Illinois in 1861. He helped found a church. died December 28 1994 beside his wife in St Mary’s Cemetery Tiskilwa.
Private First Class Alden J. Rickey, son of Mrs Bertha Rickey of Henry, serves in Hawaii. He works in a laboratory and hopes to share Pacific front images, though blocked from home. In spare time he carves knives and recently finished a model sail boat.
The Federal Use Tax on automobiles is due again. Stamps to be affixed to the windshield are available at post offices and the US Collector of Internal Revenue offices. They cost 400 cents and are valid for any year beginning July 1, 1944, and must be purchased on or before that date.
A stock cow owned by supervisor John E. Bonges of Hennepin Township was struck and killed by lightning. The incident highlights farm weather hazards and immediate property loss for the farmer.
In a May 26 1944 letter from England Corporal Robert J Bowars son of Mrs Tillie Bowars Hen ry Illinois describes the picturesque English landscape with well kept homes and flower gardens a sentiment shared as he serves with the United States Army overseas. He mentions a recent promotion his busy schedule and his habit of walking the countryside to view the scenery and ends with greetings to Henry News Republic an.
Grounds committee of the Marshall Putnam Fair Association met at the fair grounds west of Henry to plan improvements for completion before the September fair. Members include R. H. Monier C. D Marshall Emil Goetz with Ike Davis of Toluca. plans call for a new tier of grandstand seats and track work on the half mile at the fair grounds.
Donald D Quinn aged 17 of Henry Indiana has started initial naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes. His boot training covers seamanship, drill, and naval procedures while aptitude tests determine assignment to a Naval Service School or immediate sea duty. After recruit training he will spend a period at home.
Father Francis J. Casey former St. Ann's Toluca pastor and Father Basil J. Doyle captain U S Army joined for the first time in three years at the Camp Endicott Rhode Island chapel dedication. The pair, long allied in Streator parishes, recalled athletic rivalries and shared memories from North Africa to Har vard Chaplain School.
Henry City Clerk A. B. Child reports brisk demand for fishing licenses since the 1944 buss season opened on June 15. More than seventy five hook and line licenses have been sold at 75 cents each, plus 300 hoop net licenses this year. Revenue exceeds $200. Seining licenses not yet sold. season starts July 15 with expected uptick.
The 54th annual Illinois Bankers Association convention in Chicago adopted resolutions solidifying bankers support for the war effort. They pledged backing for war bonds and financing of war industries, agriculture, and postwar credit, while urging inflation control and government accountability. The group endorsed reform of the Federal Reserve Act and FDIC provisions, and called for removal of double liability for state bank shareholders.
Sam G Chesney of Putnam consigned 21 prime Herefords averaging 1147 pounds to the Chicago Union Stock Yards. They sold at the day's top price of 17.60 per hundred, a record high for June and the year, marking the highest month price in 26 years and the highest since last May.
Mrs Orln Kemper and Mrs Bruce Bauter announce a new Red Cross radio series titled Food for All starting July 1. The nine Saturday programs run from 4 45 to 9 am over station WGN Chicago 720, highlighting the vital role of food in the world today.
Earl D Gillespie aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs Dathert C Gillespie of Henry NL, starts initial naval indoctrination at the US Naval Training Center Great Lakes. He will undertake aptitude tests to determine assignment and will take leave at home during the training period.
Earl Anderson a pressman for the Peoria Star and Journal Transcript toured Walnut Grove with his wife and offered tips on operating the Duplex newspaper press during a brief vacation at the office.
Private First Class Karl W. Bush of Whitefield returns to Camp Carson Colorado after training in Arizona and Oregon. Staff Sergeant Ralph E. Winship of Putnam, flying from a New Guinea base, writes home about shooting down a Japanese Zero and daily life near the front.
Large crowds gathered at Lake Senachwine and Walnut Grove and Undercliff resorts for a weekend visit with cottages picnics and other recreation. Fishing boating and swimming drew many from Peoria LaSalle Peru Chicago and nearby towns as heat waves faded after a late storm. Waterworks Park Henry drew many picnickers while the city pool ran at capacity until power and phone lines failed during the night storm.
The Frank Farling estate farm in Magnolia Township east of Henry was sold at public auction on the premises. Walter C. Overbeck of Henry supervised the sale. Thomas Farling of West Henry bid 3116 an acre for the property, intending to rent it. The farm’s current occupant is William Farling, brother of the purchaser.
James Henderson and Nell Bogner of the Henry News-Republican staff bicycled from Henry to Hennepin and back. They traveled over 25 miles, taking Route 29 on the west side of the river and returning via the gravel road east of the river.
A Saddle Club was organized at a gathering held at the Ben E. Moews home south of Granville. The meeting aimed to unite riding enthusiasts in the community and concluded with a trail title event after the organization.
A new health and physical education law will take effect July 1 in Jilinale public schools. It requires a daily PE period equal to one class, totaling 200 minutes weekly, and mandates regular physical examinations for every student.
The commercial fishing season is closed from June 18 until midnight July 14. During the 30 day period no commercial devices such as nets or traps may be used. Only hook and line tackle is allowed during the closed season.
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