Township Parties Name Candidates In Two Party Caucuses
Voters in the township will face complete Democratic and Republican tickets chosen at caucuses last week. Democrats selected Barney Merdian for supervisor and Dr. R. S Bayne, Frank Sievers for assessor, Ceron V. Ertle for town clerk, Guy Forrest for justice, Ernest Wilde for constable, Joseph Ball for school trustee, with five central committee members named. Republicans chose R. W. Miller for supervisor and nominated Jack Hunter for clerk, William Neuhausen for school trustee, Albert Hames and George Pople for constables, with George Pople and Albert Bodeen advancing as nominees after a ballot. Central committee members named include Clarence O. Duke, Ralph Child, Winfield Scott, L. F. Klein, E. G. Moslander and L. H. Meihsner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heininger
A. E. Ertle
Barney Merdian
R. S Bayne
Mercian
Dr. Bayne
Frank Sievers
Ceron V. Ertle
Guy Forrest
Ernest Wilde
Joseph Ball
Township Central Committee
H. W. Zeiglér
A.E. Ertle Fred-Ford
G—Az-Woodfill
Clinton
Walter S. Harrison
L. F. Klein
R. W. Miller
Jack
Hunter
Sfor
As- Restor
Jelerk
William
Albert
Hames
Other
Albert Bodeen
Pople
William J. Neuhalsen
Constable
George Pople
William Williams
Republican Caucus Nominates Local Township Officers
A Republican caucus was held at the Lostant village hall on Saturday to nominate candidates for township offices to be elected April 4. Nominations include Assessor C W Curt is, town clerk William Hannum, justice of the peace C H Harvey, constable L W Dean, and school trustees John McLuckie and James A Duvall to fill vacancies.
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Lostant
C. W. Curtis
William Hannum
C. H. Harvey
M.reynolds
L. W. Dean
Patterson
John McLuckie
James A. Duvall
Hennepin Caucus Names Both Party Candidates
Over the past week caucuses in Hennepin selected Democratic nominees John E. Bonges Henry P. Simpson Charles L. Raley E G Paxson and P T OConnor for justices of the peace Fred W Coleman and George Gresser as constables. Republican picks include John W Henning Joe Bima Royal Clemens Lyle Jenkins John Brandstatter Stephen Novak and Robert E Zenor as constables.
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Hennepin
John E. Bonges
Henry P. Simpson
Charles L. Raley
E. G. Paxson
P. T. O’connor
Fred W. Coleman
George Gresser
John W. Henning
Joe Bima
Royal Clemens
Lyle H. Jenkins
John Brandstatter
Stephen Novak
Robert E. Zenor
Steuben Caucuses Nominate Township Officials at Spar land Hall
Democratic caucus held Saturday afternoon nominated Michael Jacobs for Assessor Walter McLaughlin for township clerk M C Marshall and Fred Herridge as justices of the peace Joe Babington and Sam Thomas as constables N B W McCartney named school trustee Republicans nominated R H Monier for Assessor W W Aitchison for township clerk Fred Royce and C C Gibbs for justices of the peace H Campbell and A Calder for constables and Harry Siehold for school trustee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland Town Hall
Michael Jacobs
Walter McLaughlin
M. C. Marshall
Fred Herridge
Joe Babington
Sam Thomas
N. B. W. McCartney
Republica
R. H. Monier
W. W. Aitchison
Fred Royce
C. C. Gibbs
H. Campbell
A. Calder
Harry Siehold
Union Caucus Nominees for Whitefield Township Officials
Citizens of Whitefield township held a union caucus at the Whitefield town hall on Tuesday. Nominees selected include J. W. Bogner for supervisor I. S. Clift for assessor Johnfhoof the peace A W Hufnagel for town clerk and Bert Newman for school trustee.
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Whitefield
Whitefield Township
Whitefield Town Hall
J. W. Bogner
I. S. Clift
Joh Fhoof
A. W. Hufnagel
Bert Newman
Senior Class Play Cast for Green Stockings
The senior class selects the cast for Green Stockings with Gelia Faraday Rita Waterous Phyllis Geraldine Finnegan Mrs Chrisholm Faraday Aunt Ida Janet Kirby Madge Rockingham Catherine Miller Evelyn Lady Trenchard Henrietta Wherry Colonel Smith Jack Andrews Robert Tarver Ray Hunt William Faraday Curtis Meier Admiral Grice William Martin Henry Steele Wilbur Doyle James Raleigh Robert Turner ready for the performance.
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Gelia—Faraday
Rita—Waterous
Phyllis
Geraldine Finnegan
Chrisholm
Curtis Meier
Admiral
Grice
William Martin
Henry Steele
Wilbur Doyle
James Raleigh
Robert Turner
Henry Man to Be Ordained Priest in Peoria
Henry Schubert son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Schubert of Henry will be ordained a priest at the Cathedral of St Mary Peoria on Saturday March 11 at 9 am. Three other young men John Gordon Francis Cahill and Robert Barnett also ordained. All four are students at St Paul Seminary. Bishop Joseph H L Schlar man will officiate and they will later serve as assistants before pastorates.
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Henry’ Schubert
Vincent Schubert
Henry
Cathedral of St. Mary, Peoria
John Gordon
Pennfield
J. A. Gordon
Princeville
Francis Cahill
Wyoming
Robert Barnett
Rock Island
Peoria
Wenona District Tourney Opens With Fast Night of Basketball
Wenona hosts the district basketball tournament opening Wednesday night March 8 with three fast games headlined by Swaney of McNabb and Lostant. Varna faces Rutland and Wenona meets Granville with a full schedule through March 11 including semifinals and finals.
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Wenona
John Swaney
McNabb and
Lostant
Varna
Rutand
Granville
Swaney
Rutland
News-Republican Changes Press Time Schedule
The Henry News-Republican shifts press hour to serve rural Wyoming and Bradford routes with Friday morning delivery. Forms close at 10:45 and news copy plus ad deadlines move to 8 o clock Thursday morning. Correspondents and advertisers should follow the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Bradford
Henry News-Republican
News- Republican
Varna cage player suffers severe injury in gym incident
Dean Lindstrom, 16, of Varna, is in serious condition at St Marys hospital Streator after a basketball game Friday night. Reports say he struck his head on the gym floor and is believed to have a skull fracture and is semi conscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Lindstrom
Varin
St._Mary’s hospital
Lindstrom
Whitefield Couple Welcome Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Ivan Bly announce the birth of a baby boy at their home in Whitefield on Wednesday morning March 1.
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Whitefield
Ivan Bly
Ae Whitefield
Legislators Debate Three Percent Sales Tax Bill
The Springfield legislature debates a three percent sales tax on retail purchases excluding gasoline and farmer-peddled goods. Supporters push a stamp method to collect the tax while opponents warn of trade harm and evasion. The bill awaits house action before Governor Horner's signature, with many officials traveling to Washington for Roosevelt's inauguration.
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General Assembly
Springfield
Senate
House
Horner
Washington, D.C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Peoria
United States
World Day of Prayer Observance Planned by Presbyterians
Plans completed for the World Day of Prayer by the Presbyterian Missionary society. An all day meeting with a covered dish lunch at noon on Friday March. The church hosts the regular missionary meeting in the morning followed by the World Day of Prayer program led by Rev. R. E. Becker of Princeton, a returned missionary from India. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Missionary Society
RE. C. Becker
Princeton
India
World Day of Prayer Service at Methodist Church
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday March 3 with a covered dish luncheon at noon and a 1 30 program. Speakers will be the Rev and Mrs Charles Worthington of Tiskilwa returned missionaries and friends in Henry are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles ‘Worthington
Tiskilwa
Worthingtons
Henry
Triebel and O'Brien Win in Peoria Primary
Carl Bunch Republican and Charles L. O'Brien Democrat won the Peoria mayoral nominations. Triebel led with 7 165 votes to Woodcruff 4 973, while O'Brien had 5 211 to Homer L. Ahrends 2 196. Republicans total 21 762 votes and Democrats 7 407 with seven Republican candidates and two Democrats.
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Carl Bunch
Charles L. O’brien
Peoria
Triebel
Woodcruff
O’brien
Homer L. Ahrends
D Rats
Sea King Makes Illinois Waterway Tour On Tribune Launch
The Sea King, a 30 foot Tribune motor launch, docked at Henry after leaving Chicago Monday. The Tribune crew including Arthur Evans and George Schreiber toured cities from Joliet to Peru with Capt. Sol York greeting them at Henry. They planned to end at St. Louis with possible extension to New Orleans.
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Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Henry
Peru
Arthur Evans
The
Tribune
George Schreiber
J. O. Anderson
United States Coast Guard
E. M. Antrim
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois River
Joliet
Marseilles
Morris
Ba Lake
Sol York
York
Chillicothe
Peoria
Evans
St. Louis
Mr. Schreiber
New Orleans
Banking progress toward full depositor agreement at Henry theatre
About 90 percent of National Bank depositors have signed the depositors' agreements since the meeting at the Henry theatre last Friday evening. Committees report little difficulty and expect 100 percent within days. Officers say any personnel changes will have the staff’s full consent and aim to restore community confidence.
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deposit_National Bank
Henry Theatre
Agreement plan shows success in towns including Henry
The plan has proven successful in every town where enacted and progress indicates it will succeed in Henry. Banks have been re opened in numerous localities and business is reported as usual. Notable examples in this vicinity are Annawan and Galva.
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Henry
Annawan
Galva
Banks Explain Handling of New Deposits After Opening
Several indicate confusion over post opening account handling. The agreement plan states all new deposits made after opening will be available at all times for the depositor’s use and convenience.
Residents’ faith in their old home town shown by depositors
Depositors sign agreements with evident willingness, reflecting the community’s strong pride in its traditional “old home town.”
Surprise Party For Mr And Mrs P W Schlosser
Mr and Mrs P W Schlosser were pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening as friends and relatives gathered at their home for a sunrise party honoring their wedding anniversary. Four tables of 500 were in play with prizes won by Mrs Louis Hofer and Harry Hagie and consolation prizes to Mrs Albert Heinrich and Bert Sparling. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Sparling Mr and Mrs Harry Hagie Mr and Mrs Louis Hofer Mr and Mrs Albert Heinrich Mr and Mrs Theodore Rinehart Mr and Mrs Frank Schmitt and Mr and Mrs William Hagie of Peru.
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P. W. Schlosser
Louis Hofer
Harry Hagie
Albert Heinrich
Bert Sparling
Louis ‘Hofer
Theodore Rinehart
Frank Schmitt
William Hagie
Peru
Seutie Tele
Hoarded cash found in basement of La Salle home
Authorities uncovered 2220 dollars hidden in the basement of an elderly La Salle couple who had received relief payments. Neighbors feared a robber would target them and questioned why the couple did not disclose their wealth. A man had previously deposited funds in a bank after settling relief obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
LaSalle
Toney
Princeton Deputy Shot by Lunatic in Escape Case
Deputy Sheriff Eugene Flaherty of Princeton was shot in the face and head while attempting to arrest Lawrence Fox, an escaped Water town State asylum inmate, at Fox’s mother’s home southeast of Princeton. Fox, armed with a shotgun, fired as the deputies withdrew. Flaherty was taken to Perry Memorial hospital. Fox was captured and jailed in Watertown authorities’ custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Flaherty
Princeton
Lawrence Fox
Watertown State Asylum
Fox
Flaherty
Watertown
Perry Memorial Hospital
Miss Dorothy Miller Weds Hickman Kincaid
Miss Dorothy Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of Henry marries Hickman Kincaid at Elgin Presbyterian parsonage conducted by Rev Boncks. A reception followed at Dr and Mrs Alford home in Crystal Lake. The couple plans to live in Henry area and start married life among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Miller
Walter Miller
Henry
Hickman Kincaid
Presbyterian Church
Elgin
Boncks
Elgin Presbyterian Church
Robert Miller
Alice Schultz
Henry Girls Crest 48 13 Victory Over Granville
Henry girls defeated Granville 48 to 13 as Applegate returned to score 23 points and Waughop added 24. Keenan added a free throw, with Williams and Turpin providing defense. Upcoming games feature Peoria jewelry girls and Springfield state champs.
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Henry
Granville
Applegate
Waughop
Keenan
Williams
Turpin
Tongiht
Wéisser
Peoria
Springfield
McNabb Phone Co Accepts Corn for Dues
The McNabb Telephone Co directors voted to accept corn as payment for telephone dues at 25 cents per bushel. Corn must be delivered to the company elevator before April 1 and may cover past due accounts and dues paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb Telephone Company
Bank Depositors Adopt Waiver Plan at Henry National Bank Meeting
A Kansas community gathers at Knights of Columbus rooms to hear final reports on the depositors agreement drive. About 600 attend as Walter Harrison named chairman and Hans Otto secretary, with George Bryden of Prophetstown addressing bank failures and the need to stop rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Henry National~Bank
Tri- Rois
Henry
Bryden
Prophetstown
Iowa
Former Henry Man Married in California
A notice announces the marriage of Ernest Gray to Miss Katherine Ormsby in Hemet California on February 19. Gray is the son of Nick and Mrs Gray of Henry and a 1927 Henry High School graduate who now runs a meat store in Hemet near Los Angeles. Ormsby is the daughter of James and Mrs Ormsby of Salt Bernardino California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gray
Katherine Ormsby
Hemet
California
Mr. Gray
Nick Gray
Henry
Henry High School
Los Angeles
James Ormsby
Salt Bernadino
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Reian
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McNABB-PHONE_CO
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Henry ,National Bank
C. A. Woodfill
Harrison
Lyon Karr
State Bank of Venona
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Swaney Cagers
Henry_high
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McNabb
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Henry Swaney
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