Democratic Party Caucus Nominees In Henry City Hall
One of the city's largest democratic caucuses met at Henry City Hall to nominate candidates for the April 16 city election. JA E Ertle presided as permanent chairman with George Harney as secretary. Ford led mayoral ballots 127 to 25 against Parker. Sievers to be city clerk and Whitmer city treasurer. Aldermen nominations followed by acclamations in wards one and three. Schultz to join Stoner in ward two. Committeemen were Ertle, Harrington, and Schlosser.
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Democratic
Henry
JA. E. Ertle
George “Harney
William Sievers
Floyd Whitmer
Harry Stoner
George Ziegler
Louis Schultz
Schultz
Stoner
John Orr
William Heinrich
Louis Hank
A. E. Ertle
Jos. Harrington
Lloyd Schlossser
Local Republican Caucus Names City Officials
The Republican caucus at city hall drew about 60 attendees. Ben Hauber was chosen chairman and L F P Klein was clerk. Marshal Downey was nominated for mayor and made unanimous. Guy K. Child won city clerk by acclamation. Hunter elected city treasurer 34 to 21. Aldermen chosen in wards one and three and committees formed with incumbents Har Moline Ralph Brown Harry Nilson and Clarence Schneider.
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Ben Hauber
L. F P. Klein
Marshal Downey
Downey
Guy K. Child
Hunter
E. G. Moslander
Harr Nilson
Charles Salisbury
Richard Schneider
Har M. Moline
Ralph Brown
P. Brown
Corn Hog Signing Deadline Set For April First 1935
The extension service at University of Illinois reports a April 1 deadline for signing 1935 corn hog adjustment contracts. Claude R. Wickard of AAA Washington announced the closing date to speed contract completion and reduce local committee workload. About 600 applications signed. signers urged to act immediately as technical questions are resolved.
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Ilois
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Claude R. Wickard
AAA
Washington
J. C. Spit&t
Sail
Key
Mrs Bastion of Florid Dies Tuesday
Margaret Bastion 66 of Florid died at her home at 11 p m Tuesday after a long illness. She married Henry Bastion in 1888 and they lived in Florid most of their lives. Six children survived with four predeceasing her, including Pearl Johnson and Earl Bastion.
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Margaret Bastion
Jorid
Eoria
Fommun
Henry Bastian
Federal Reserve Deposits Rise to 33.85 Billion in 1934
Governor Martimer Becles announced that deposits in federal reserve member banks increased by 6.70 billion in 1934 to total 33.85 billion. After deducting government and interbank deposits, total deposits stood at 25.0 billion, with the largest growth in agricultural-area banks.
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Federal Reserve
Martimer Becles
Federal Reserve Board
Salvation Army Tag Day Set For Saturday Downtown
The Salvation Army holds its annual tag day next Saturday with tag sales run by Henry High School on downtown streets. Last year’s drive yielded 25 dollars and 25 cents in the local canvass. funds support the Salvation Army Home and Maternity Hospital in Chicago and other programs such as fresh air camps and free employment bureaus. Gretchen Schiffbauer and Roy F. Steele lead the event, with volunteers wearing streamers reading Salvation Army.
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Salvation Army
Enly
wWr
Henry Hi School
Chicago
Bureau of Missing Friends
Gretchen Schiffbauer
Roy F. Steele
Illinois Holds Third in Manufacturing Value Despite Decline
Illinois remains the third largest manufacturing state behind New York and Pennsylvania with 1933 factory output totaling 2 502 175 283 dollars. The number of establishments fell to 10 740 from 13 120 in 1931 and wage earners dropped to 420 334 from 482 875. President R E Wantz notes over half of Illinois manufacturers operate on tight working capital.
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Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Com
R. E. Wantz
Car rolls off Hennepin ferry into river
Co. E Fay a Granville resident and former Putnam county superintendent of schools, his son Harry, and son in law Nels Ander son narrowly escaped death when Fay’s car rolled off the Hennepin ferry into the Illinois river. The ferry jerked as it started. the car rolled back without brakes. The occupants escaped by wading to safety, the water deep enough to completely cover an automobile a few feet away.
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Co. E. Fay
Granville
Putnam County
Harry
Nels .Anderson
Hennepin Ferry
Illinois River
Fay
Noted Speech by Charles M. Shelden Tonight in Marshalls
Charles M. Shelden famed author of In His Steps and Christian Herald associate editor will deliver a lecture in the night school auditorium Friday evening April 12. He is brought to Marsh by the Marshall Putnam Federation of Men's Bible classes. It is an open meeting and the public is invited.
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Charles M. Shelden
The
Christian Herald
New York City
Theight School
Shelden
Marshs Marshall-Putnam Federation of Men’s Bible
Bucks Welcome Son At Henry Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Buck of Lacan are the parents of a son born last Thursday at Henry Hospital.
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Ray Buck
Lacan
the Henry Hospital
State Funds Shortfall Leaves Marshall County Owed
Marshall County faces $38,074.01 in overdue state school funds due from the state common school fund. Delinquencies in Cook County and eight months of late state school fund payments have created a total shortfall of $88,074.01 for the county, with Cook County singled out as the primary cause of the trouble.
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Marshall County
Cook County
Illinois
Motorists Pay 61 Percent of All State Taxes
Col Willard Chevalier, vice president of McGraw Hill, told a radio audience that motorists now bear 71 percent of federal excise taxes and 61 percent of state taxes. He noted motor taxes have surged since 1919 and that the industry employs over 4,500,000 workers, stressing higher gasoline taxes discourage highway use and threaten jobs.
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Willard Chevalier
McGraw Hill Publishing Company
Public Affairs Council
Colonel Chevalier
Tqc
Mark
United States
Burglars Probe Two Thefts in Hennepin County
Putnam county authorities investigate two burglaries in Hennepin after midnight Monday at the Dore grocery and Lenning Service Station. About $50 in groceries and dry goods plus a radio cigars and other merchandise were taken. Peru Police Chief Joseph Potthef refused aid but offered to assist with fingerprint work.
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Putnam County
Hennepin
Lawrence
Ellena
Dore
Lenning
Joseph Potthef
Peru
Putnam
Peoria Lawyer to Speak at Granville American Legion Banquet
Attorney Edward O'Connor of Peoria will address Granville post Allied Legion at a banquet in Disneyville. Local businessmen including Mark and others are invited. program starts at 6 30 o clock at the American Legion home.
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Atty. O'Connor
Peoria
Granville
Edward O’connor
Anane Budifressions
Disneville
American Legion
Standard
Moore Family Welcomes Daughter at Perry Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs A Moore announce the birth of their daughter at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. The child joins the Moore family with local pride noted in the community notice.
LaSalle-Peru Rolls Over Henry In First Ottawa Sectional
LaSalle-Peru defeated Henry 44 to 8 in Ottawa to open the sectional tournament. Henry played without D stellar regular center as LP led from the start and dominated throughout ending the Henry season. Central beat Streator 51 to 26 as Peoria Central showcased strong defense and scoring to set up next round games.
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Henry
Ottawa
la Salle-Peru
Jones
Venona
Princeton
Central Biffs
Peoria Gentral
Pop Dale
Peorians
Streator
Central
Farmers repay loans at Illinois cooperative banks
Charles M. Stahl of Champaign Illinois secretary treasurer of the Illinois National Farm Loan association reports that in the week ended March 2 farmers paid 15846.55 on principal and interest of Federal Land bank and land bank commissioner loans through the Illinois association. He notes additional payments mailed directly to the Federal Land bank of St Louis. The association serves Champaign county with similar bodies across Illinois Missouri and Arkansas offering long term farm mortgage loans through cooperative farmer associations.
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Charles M. Stahl
Champaign
Federal Land Bank of
May 11 Spring Festival planned by Illinois Valley teachers
The Illinois Valley School Music Teachers club met at the Manufacturers' club rooms in the Kaskaskia hotel La Salle to finalize plans for the Sartival on May 11. Highlights include massed bands, soloists, a shorter program, and a highing grade school rehearsal at the old La Salle-Peru High auditorium.
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Ilinois Valley
Manufacturers’ Club
Kaskaskia
la Salle
la Salle - Peru High School
Sarah I. McConnell
F. O. Waterman
Lostant
Healey of Wenona dies at 66 in Streator hospital
Timothy Healey aged 66 and longtime Wenona resident died at 5 30 a m Wednesday in St Marys hospital Streator He was born near Lostant October 1 1866 and farmed most of his life He married Margaret Moore July 3 1894 Surviving are his widow five children and two sisters Funeral rites were set for Vernona at 9 00 Friday at Father Sheedy officiating Burial followed at the Wevera cemetery.
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Timothy Healey
Wenons
St. Mary’s Hospital
Streator
Folteow
Lostant
Wenona
Margaret Moore
Eien
Catherine
Mars Jorie
Edward
Timothy, Jr
Werena
Mr and Mrs Alvin Britton Welcome Their New Son
Mr Alvin Britton and Mrs Britton announced the birth of their son born last Wednesday morning at Henry Hospital. The proud parents reported the healthy arrival as a joyful family event.
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Alvin Britton
the Henry Hospital
Henry earns sectional bid after district playoffs run
Henry finished second in the Wenona district grind, losing to Lacon 18 to 16 in the final after beating Wenona 31 19 Flanagan 25 13 and Toluca 19 17. The semi final against Toluca produced a come from behind win as the locals built a late lead.
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Henry
Wenona
Lacon
Flanagan
Toluca
Pame
Henry Payton Dies Suddenly in Peoria at 70
Henry Payton 70, longtime Peoria resident, died suddenly last Sunday morning at the Peoria Hotel on North Adams Street. Coroner William B. Elliott ruled death from heart disease after inquest and medical testimony. Kovelles Funeral services were held Monday at Green Funeral Home with F. Cressey officiating. Interment in Henry City Cemetery. He was born July 11, 1864, son of Patrick and Ellen Payton, and survived only by a sister Kate of Bartonville, IL. no other relatives are known.
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Henry Payton
Peoria
Adams Street
William B. Elliott
Peoria County
Kovelles
Green Funeral Home
TF. Cressey
Henry
Augustana Choir Visit to Wenona Weona Weiric
Rock Island Augustana College choir of 70 Swedish singers directed by Henry Weld will perform at Wenona High School auditorium at 8:15 pm en route to Chicago. Bethany Lutheran sponsors the event with tickets on sale this week for residents from nearby towns to hear solo and quartet numbers.
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Rock Island
Ste Veneneigh School
Henry Weld
United States
Wenona
Chicago
Bethany Lutheran Church of
Granville Native Claimed by Death
Joliet widow Mrs. Edith Sprague died after a lingering illness at her niece’s home. Born in Granville Alabama she lived in Joliet for decades and was the widow of Merrill Sprague a prominent Joliet lawyer and bankruptcy referee. Surviving relatives include brothers Clarence P. Edgerly and Elmer F. Edgerly and nieces Mrs. Burnham Mrs. Hooker and Francis O Donnell.
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Isdith
Maine
Joliet
Sprague
Clarence P. Edgerly
Colorado
Elmer F. Edgerly
Joliét
Burnham
Harry Hooker
O- Nataral Francis O’donnell
Republicans consider vacant nomination after Nanter withdraws
Yesterday Jack Nanter withdrew from the race for the election next month in the south. The Republican central committee plans to fill the vacancies and name a candidate to run in Hunter's stead.
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Jack Nanter
Itt
Central
Hunter
Dirksen seeks to curb imports of pork and grain
Congressman Everett M. Dirksen urged the House to protect American farmers from a surge in imported pork and grain. He argued a processing tax rewards imports and called for an embargo power to be used, citing ships carrying Argentine corn and pork from Canada as examples of direct competition. Dirksen pressed for a consistent policy to reduce imports while supporting domestic production.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Congress
Washington
Dirksen
Argentina
Baltimore
New York
Canada
Poland
Latvia
United States
Services Held for Tonica Man George Lambert
Funeral services for George Verner Lambert 37 died Saturday at his Tonica home were held Monday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist church with Rev C L Shulte in charge Burial was in Brookside cemetery The casket bearers were H I Baldwin J J King Thomas Smith Ralph Swift Harold Morris and Winfield Jennings Flower bearers included Mrs Mabel Baldwin Miss Pauline Smith Miss Marie Stafford and Miss Margaret Snyder He was born June 15 1897 in Oxbow Illinois son of George H Lambert and Mary Lambert He married Bertha Coford November 18 1919 and worked in farming and trucking prior to illness Surviving are his widow one daughter Jean his mother and two brothers Merrill W Lambert and Harold H Lambert and one sister Mrs Nora Kayr all of Tonica His father preceded him in death
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George Verner Lambert
Tonica
C. L. Shulte
Brookside Cemetery
Elizabeth Williams
Old Rugged Cross
Jesus
Ralph Ong
H—I—Baldwin
J. J. King
Thomas Smith
Ralph Swift
Harold Morris
Winfield Jennings
Mabel Baldwin
Pauline Smith
Marie Stafford
Margaret Snyder
Oxbow
George H
Mary
Lambert
Foniea
Bertha Cofoid
C. D Brandon
Jean
Eagleston declines Wyoming postmaster job
Eric Eagleston of Wyoming refused the acting postmaster role citing his Sweney oil business and a higher salary offer there. No replacement was named. Eagleston, a former alderman, had resigned the day he was named acting postmaster and has filed as a candidate for mayor in the April 16 election.
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Eric Eagleston
Wyoming
Eagleston
Sweney Oil
Sweney
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Fred Ford
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Bastion
Florid
Federal
Anthonya
Luca
Marshall
A. Moore
Perry Menonal Hospital
LaSalle
de Pue
Arah
Seneca
Coal City
Federal Land Bank
T. Healey
Ric Eagleston
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