25 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
1
In Marshall and Putnam counties the community mourns the death of Joseph Dauber a prominent livestock dealer. He died Tuesday morning at his home from malignant mumps contracted recently. Dauber was among the best known figures with wide business ties and extensive livestock dealings across several regions.
Henry community mourns prominent livestock dealer Mr Dauber born 1894 at Henry. He built a large business shipping cedar cattle and other livestock to farmers, valued for fairness and amiable nature. Funeral services set at St. Joseph's Henry with burial at Patrick's Cemetery. Bearers include local friends and associates.
The first Marshall County fatality of the present war, Seaman First Class Robert David Sutherland, 21, of Sparland, died June 19 at Mare Island Naval Hospital from burns and injuries suffered at Pearl Harbor on December 7. Born 1921 in LaPrairie Township, he enlisted in the Navy as a teen and served about two years in the same unit. A military funeral is planned June 26 at La Prairie Cemetery, with American Legion posts officiating.
The clipping lists Private George B. Pople at E Depot Co Medicion Field Sacramento California Private Kirby Chapman 856th Military Police Co Ann Dale Babry Field Tallahassee Florida Private Edward Hodges 513 Chemical Platoon Davis Monthan Field Tucson Arizona Private Lawrence Rahel Co I 163rd Inf A P O No 42ears Postmaster San Francisco California and Mrs Theodore Bogher and WM Kahher are business callers in Peoria this Thursday after noon.
At the Galesburg Methodist Conference Rev Walter T Ward was reassigned from Henry and Sparland churches to Bement near Decatur. Rev Wilbur Powell will preach at Henry and Sparland June 28, with his wife and four daughters joining. Ward leaves after five years of service in Henry and Sparland, during which funds were raised for Peoria Hospital and the Champaign Urbana Wesleyan Foundation, and local church improvements were made. The piece notes Ward’s singing talent and role as Illinois Conference song leader, and lists other Marshall County pastor moves to Joy Tou Lon and Grand Ridge replacements.
The Henry City Council announces the paving program completion and warns that fines will be issued for heavy lug driving and horses with sharp shoes. Ordinance No 460 sets speed limits of 15 mph in business and 25 mph in residential districts with penalties. Citizens are urged to help and offenders will be prosecuted.
An all-out drive to collect scrap rubber will be launched in the Henry area this weekend under the Red Cross affiliated effort led by Harold Hank and Leslie Rickey. Four trucks will canvass rural Henry Friday afternoon and Saturday, with farmers calling Standard Oil Station to arrange pickup. Proceeds from purchases will support U S C Red Cross and the Nay Relief Fund. donations go to charity.
Ray Litchfield, chairman, says about 350 to 375 youths aged 18 and 19 must register for the draft on June 26 27 30. Misses Anna and Mayme Kearney have rented the furnished apartment of Mrs James Hartley.
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday Henry stores including groceries and markets will close all day. To aid customers shops will stay open Friday night July 3 to provide weekend supplies.
In Marshall and Putnam counties residents exceeded June bond and stamp quotas. Marshall County bought 54,193.75 dollars in the first 15 days, with McNabb and Toluca showing strong payroll deduction participation. Putnam County reached 14,026 dollars in 15 days, with McNabb notably contributing 9,200 dollars.
The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday June 25 at the Joseph Dauber home in Henry for Mr. Dauber who died Tuesday of this week.
All Illinois draft boards were ordered by telegram to defer induction of men who were married before December 8, 1941. The directive aims to delay draft for those with spouses prior to that date, affecting service eligibility across the state.
Walter Martin of Magnolia, longtime operator of a general merchandise store, seeks a buyer to buy out his Magnolia business as he plans to settle on farming. The store has been a progressive local business and is described as a real buy for interested parties. Martin is assisted by his parents Mr and Mrs Chartin Walter from Varna in the clerking duties.
City Council directs all stores and businesses in Henry to close at 9 a.m. Friday for one hour to observe the funeral services for Joseph Dauber, a prominent local businessman and outstanding citizen.
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