Methodist Ladies 5 Corvention Program at Henry Gym
The first division Fidel class of the Methodist church sponsors a program at Henry gym on Thursday evening March 12. Carrie Weatherly and Mrs Bes Hagie will direct. Cast includes Josephine Jane Green Hazel Hunter Priscilla Abagale Hodge Maurine Wertz Calamity Jane Higgins Edna Anderson Bea G. Rachel Sharpe Myrtle Jeele Tiny Short Mildred Merdian Mary Ann Fradlerz Lillian Cas B hone Talent- production Spin Jerusha Matilda Spriggings Pogemiller Patience Desire Mann Trella Stuckup Irma Johnson Juliet Long Josephine Smith Betsy Bobbett Gladys Wood Charity Longface Viola Forrest Cleopatra Belle Brown Polly Jane Pratt Elsie Fountain Violet Ann Ruggles Martha Soli Belinda Bluegrass Lillian Con lly Irvances Touchmenot Lottie Illen Hannah Biggerstaff De Etta mbo Prof Make over Guess. Program features six piece orchestra Putnam Vocal solos Joan Chesney Batty Williams Marimbaphone Bruce Bau T. Piano duet Vineta Pace Mau Wertz Vocal solo Rev Dusenberry Reading Bessie Hagie Tap dancing Joan Bauter Donna Heininger Marcella Friday Hyena Metropolis Vocal solo Philip Putnam Mag Whistling Mary Notestein Reading Mary Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Carrie Weatherly
Priscilla Abagale Hodge
Sectey
Maurine Wertz
Calamity Jane Higgins
Edna Anderson
Bea
Rachel Sharpe
Myrtle Jeele
Telnet
Mildred-Merdian
Mary Ann Fradlerz
Lillian
Honie
Jerusha Matilda Spriggings
Mar- Pogemiller
Patience
Desire Mann
Trella
Sabow Stuckup
Irma Johnson
Juliet Long
Josephine Smith
Betsy Bobbett
Gladys Wood
Charity Longface
Viola Forrest
Cleopatra Belle Brown
Pearlain
Polly Jane Pratt
Elsie Fountain
Violet Ann Ruggles
Martha Soli
Belinda Bluegrass
Conlly
Onan Irvances Touchmenot
Lottie Illen
Hannah Biggerstaff
de Ettambo
Putnam
Joan Chesney
Vineta Pace
Maue Wertz
Rev. Dusenberry
Bessie Hagie
Joan Bauter
Donna the Heininger
Marcella Friday
Hyena Metropolis
Philip—Putnam
Tax Return Deadline Deductions Advised by Chicago Motor Club
The Chicago Motor Club informs Illinois motorists of deductions for tax returns due March 15. Deductions cover auto damages from intentional acts or wilful negligence if not reimbursed by insurance, license and vehicle taxes paid in settling injuries from accidents used for business, and unreimbursed losses unless tied to willful actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
Chicago Ptor Club
Fems
Insuran
Arsenal
Old Age Pension Applications Open in Putnam County
Putnam County residents may apply for Illinois Old Age Assistance through County Judge James E. Taylor. The Putnam welfare commission, led by Taylor, will collect forms until the county offices in Hennepin and Granville establish headquarters. Harry Hutton, Walter Ayers, and Joel W. Hopkins are named as commission members with August F. Nelson named county superintendent of public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Putnam Unty
Mes E. Taylor
Utnam County
Blie
Hennepin
Taylor
Harry Hutton
Magnolia
Walter “Ayl
Joel W. Hopms
Granville
August F. Nelson
Pub
IERC
Conservation Meeting At Lacone Friday Invites Sportsmen
All sportsmen are invited to a conservation meeting at the city hall on Friday March 6 to establish a club supporting the department of conservation and its upland game and wildlife preservation work in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Yon
Ie Department of’ Conservation
What Do You Wish to Know About the Congressional Library
A column by Everett M. Dirksen surveys the Library of Congress in Washington. It notes five million books and 164 miles of shelves, with 600 experts and 15 acres of floor space, growing 180,000 volumes yearly. It also mentions a Union Catalog of 15 million cards and eight million titles in cooperation with 87 libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Dirksen
Congressional Library
Washington
United States
George Washington
Confucius
Congressional
River Ice Breaks Up After Harsh Winter Flood Threat Fades
River ice fields on the Illinois River subsided with fair weekend weather. Rivermen and the U S Engineers Peoria report most ice below Peoria gone by Sunday, though a continuous sheet ran from Peoria lake to Henry. Ice moves, high water crest reached, and patrols blast jams as tugs like Comanche work to clear channels. Damage limited to inundated lowlands and no major floods expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
U. S
Peoria
Peoria Lake
Henry
Lacon
U. S. S. Henry
Dwar Seeret
Peru
Illinois
Grafton
Deneen River Co Sold to Michigan Men
The Deneen River company, owned by the estate of Captain Frank Deneen, was sold to Carl Budd of Harrison Michigan and Neal Lorance of Lacon, both sons in law of Deneen. Lorance, the former manager, will stay in Lacon as the company’s operations include a workshop and river craft on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Budd plans to move his family to Lacon in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen River Company
Frank Deneen
Carl Budd
Harrison
Mich
Neal Lorance
Lacon
Deneen
Lorance
Illinois
Mississippi
Budd
Bundensen Party Plans Stops in Toluca Lacon
The Regular Democratic organization led by Herman N. Bundensen will tour Toluca at 1 30 p m on March 18 and Lacon on March 26 at 11 a m Mayor Fred A Ford appointed organizer for Marshall county with Henry visit date not yet set but expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman N. Bundesen
Toluca
Lacon
Fred A. Ford
Marshall County
Henry
Chinch Bugs Survive While Starlings Die of Cold
Farmers near Bloomington report chinch bugs survived recent cold and ice and may threaten crops this spring. Inspecting hibernation sites shows revived old insects after mild weather, though numbers are down from November. Starlings suffered heavy winter losses, with hundreds found dead, while a few flocks survived by roosting in barns and feed lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Thinois
Mrs Laura Thompson 74 Dies in Tiskilwa
Mrs Laura Brown Thompson 74 a longtime Tiskilwa resident died Monday at her home after a lingering illness. She married Frank Thompson in Tonica, they observed their golden anniversary in 1932. Survived by six children two brothers and one sister. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m in home with burial in Mt Bloom cemetery conducted by Rev Wiltburger of Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Brown Thompson
Tiskilya
Oe Orn
Illinois
Tonica
Frank Thompson
Edward Wilson
Tiskilwa
Charles Fletcher
Mattoon
Fred Leah
Peoria
Irvin
Harold
Harlan Thompson
Anderson
Indiana
Mt. Bloom
Wiltburger
Dover
Beauty shop proprietors attend Chicago show
Mrs. Forrest Wood and Miss Mabel Schlosser of this city attended the Midwest Beauty Trade Show at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago this week. The event showcased spring coiffure styles, hair dressing methods, beauty equipment and cosmetics. Wood attended Monday and Tuesday, Schlosser Tuesday. both returned to Henry Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Wood
Mabel Schlosser
Sherman
Chicago
Middlewest
Old Age Pension Creates Many New State Jobs
Several thousand people will gain employment administering the Illinois old age pension act. State jobs largely fall under civil service. county positions may not. County salaries tied to local wages. state salary scales pending. James Andrews of Kewanee notes most state posts are civil service and county roles are distinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrews
Kewanee
State Department of Public Welfare
Andrews
Wal
Mrs. Rebecca Thurston Dies at 89 in Bureau Home
Rebecca Thurston widow of Civil War veteran William Thurston died Saturday at 1 40 p m after a two month illness from arteriosclerosis. Born in Green County Pennsylvania in 1846 she was the last survivor of ten children. She and William Thurston wed September 17 1868 and had nine children, eight living. Survived by three daughters and five sons plus 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral at First Congregational Church Bureau with burial at Peoria cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Thurston
William Thurston
Thurston
Green County
Pennsylvania
Mercer
Cassandra Hinkins Dawson
Rebecca Dawson
Marriag
Jacob E Matthews
Henry
Niles
Bureau
Louella Roberts
Fred Decker
Sadie Grubb
Coalfollow
Dawson Thurston
Bradford
John Thurston
Blue Island
Garth Ellendale
North Dakota
Walter Thurston
Searls Ridge
First Congregations
Eueasday
Roscoé Burgess
Peoria Heights
Servic
S. Uria
Peay Cemetery
Postmaster Examination Set for Bureau Office in Illinois
Civil Service commission announces exams for postmaster at Bureau Illinois to be held in Princeton. Applications accepted until March 27. admission cards mailed to applicants. Blanks available at Bureau post office and must be filed in Washington by March 27. Fourth class office last year paid $999. age range 21 to 65. service area Bureau post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poremaster
Bureau, Ill
Princeton
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Sil
Bureau _post office
Washington, D. C
Bureau Post Office
Parents of 6-Lb Son Born at Henry Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wittiam-Vowets of Tiskilwa are the parents of a 6 pound son born Sunday at Henry hospital. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Grandmother is Mrs Della Hayline of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittiam-Vowets_or
Tiskilwa
Henry Hospital
Babe
Della Hayline
Gity
Appointed to Take Census in Putnam County
Mrs Marie Forcit of Hennepin township has been appointed to take the business and manufacturers census in Putnam county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Marie Forcit
Hennepin Township
Bridge Project Plans Start on River at Hennepin
The state highway department announced bids open at 10 a m on March 13 in Springfield for approaches to the Illinois River bridge at Hennepin on route 89. Harold Morine, Putnam County highway superintendent, said plans indicate an early bridge start with most work on the river's side and seven tenths of a mile of road work. Specifications call for moving 42 400 feet of dirt and constructing concrete pilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois ‘River
Hennepin
Springfield
State Highway Department
Harold Morine
Putnam County
Spring Valley Boy Held At Princeton For Murder
Jon Trillet, 23, of Spring Valley, held without bail in Bureau County jail Princeton, charged with murdering his father Octave Prillet last Wednesday in La Salle. He says his attorney advised him to remain silent as police seek further details. Grand jury will convene soon. State's Attorney Skinner will not seek death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Trillet
Spring Valley
Bureau County
Princeton
Octave——Prillet
Trillet
la Salle
Paul Perona
Young Trillet
Bureau County Grand Jury
Jos. T. Skinner
Father and Son Banquet a Great Success at Methodist Church
Last Thursday night in the Methodist church nearly 100 men and boys enjoyed a Father and Son banquet. Mrs. Dysart chaired the dining room and showcased a March of Time theme with transport advances. Displays included a stage coach automobile airplane and a balloon. Viola Forrest led a capable committee serving a bountiful dinner. Prof. Shick led songs and Mrs. Bourdette played piano. Toastmaster So J ia introduced. speakers included Jack McKirgan Rev R F Cressey and Rev John Kruwel who spoke on The Python. The event closed with Come to Church in the Wild Wood sung by a church men’s octette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Q. ‘Dysart
Viola Forrest
R. F. Cressey
John D. Kruwel
Methodist Church
Bradford church receives insurance grant after fire
The M E church of Bradford was awarded the full $18,000 insurance with an extra $75,000 damage to the parsonage. Trustees plan to hire an architect and prepare for rebuilding, aiming for occupancy by next fall as weather allows, noting the present foundation remains usable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Bradford
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Leo Quinn at Princeton Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leo Quinn welcome a son born Wednesday at Princeton Hospital. The newborn weighed a specified pounds and ounces at birth with no additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Quinns
Leo Quinn
Princeton Hospital
Honest Elections Bill Defeated in Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate defeats the permanent registration measure aimed at curbing fraud in Chicago and other large cities. Final vote 22 for, 23 against with 4 absentees and 2 not voting. two Republicans voted no. Gov. Horner backed the bill, but Democratic machine forces fared poorly in Chicago, signaling a rift with the Chicag o Democratic faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Schwanckenberg - Hubbard - Brands
State Senate
Springfield
Chicago
Peoria
Cook County
Senate
Henry_Horner
Leonardo and
Serritella
Richey V. Graham
Horner
Cooks County
Michael L. Igoe
Wenona Woman Dies at Age in Ohio Born Ancillary Family
Wenona obituary notes Mrs. Kreider born May 27 1854 in Ohio daughter of Tate and Suns. She moved to Illinois in 1870 five miles west of Wenona married George W Kreider September 18 1872. Survived by sisters and brothers. funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at home with Wenona cemetery burial. Rev. Kauffroth officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Ngthy
Kreider
Ohio
Tate
Ilinoig
George W. Kreider
Ada
Marion
Leland
Dora Bailey
Newton Falls
Bertha Geary
Marathon
Frank King
Magnolia
Anna King
Rockford
Frank Rutan
Dorchester
Nebr
William Rutan
White Lake
S. Dd
Kauffroth
Presbyterian Church
Many Fish Frozen In Shallow Streams Statewide Losses
The department of conservation reports large numbers of fish killed in small streams and lakes across the state due to severe weather and lack of air. Losses are concentrated in shallow waters. larger streams and lakes show little impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Conservation
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Batty Iliams
Bruce Bau
Mary Notestein
Leam, Hunt , Reading
Mary Downey
JARCH
ILE
The
Congressional Front
Alfred N. Satterfield
Washington,d. C
Capitol
Japan
Constitution Hall
Wash
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sentempor
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Robinson
Arkansas
Deneen River CO
Michigan
Bundensen
Thompson
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