Production Credit Association selects officers in Ottawa meeting
The Production Credit Association held its annual stockholders meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa with about 200 people. Henry T Marshall was re elected president, and Walter Smith and Louis McNabb were elected to the board. The group reported 211 loans totaling 99782 to La Salle and surrounding counties, with loans up to 12 months for agricultural production.
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Rtn
First Presbyterian of
Production Vedit Corporation of
St. Louis
H. M. Swanzey
Association Pervisor
C. E. Gates
R. W. Cross
Jonal Farm Loan Association
Trectors
Walter
Mth
Streator
Louis
McNabb
Ill
Henry T. Marshall
Serena
Peddicord
Marseilles
Hug
Hastings
Henry
Marshall
W. . Oliver
Efa
Ottawa
Louis L. McNabb
Me 2Bb
Sam W. Crabtree
IIL
Swindlers Use Old Age Pension as Swindle Basis
Sheriff’s officers investigated swindlers posing as state pension agents in Parland on Saturday. The pair targeted eligible Old Age Pension recipients, using a Chevrolet sedan with Illinois plate 1-129-013 to lure victims and collect small sums before fleeing as officers arrived. County officers warn the public to beware of these pension swindles and report any suspicious activity.
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Parland
Heritt Osborne
Iilison
The Congressional Front Florida Ship Canal Debate
Congressmen discuss the proposed Florida ship canal from Jacksonville to the Gulf, with costs, federal funding, and opposition from shipping firms and geologists. The project faces budget limits and a Florida water conservation push while shovels continue at work. Separate data show varying electric bills across states and cities, indicating larger communities pay less on average.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Gulf
Andrew Jackson
Florida Capes
Federal
Emergency Relief Administration
Senate
Ocala
Florida Water Conservation Committee
Liquor Regulation and Neutral Spirit Production Details
The text outlines Federal Power Commission and alcohol regulation context, noting rules from January 18, 1936, on distillates and blended whiskey. It mentions neutral spirits from grain and a West Virginia plant producing about 25,000 gallons of pure alcohol daily from petroleum products, highlighting regulatory and production aspects.
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Act of Councis
Federal
Alco
Ero Packelpae Moinaeee Nat
Petroleum Company
West Virginia
Putnam County Primary Sees Few Challengers
In Putnam County the primary shows limited opposition. Republican James E. Faylor and Democrat Charles A. Tyler vie for senatorial committeeman while Belknap Nash seeks re election as Circuit Clerk with no challenger. State's Attorney L. J. Scriven faces Democrat Curley Boyle. Granville precinct committeeman races are tight between Charles Hawthorne and C. W. Matson. Dr. P. W. Hartman runs again on the Republican side. Republican precinct committeeman names include Magnolia James Phillips and others. Democratic precinct committee slate lists Charles Tyler Jr Granville Walter Green Standard L. W. Swain McNabb L. F. Boyie Hen n epin Joe Panier Mark Ralph Defenbaugh Magnolia Elmer Lefman Michael O'Brien Senachwine.
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Putnam County
James E. Faylor
Charles A. Tyler
Belknap Nash
L. J. Scriven
Curley Boyle
Charles F. Hawthorne
C. W. Matson
Elmer
Tindall Becomes Meyers Partner New Kroger Manager Joined
H A Mickey Tindall, longtime meat department head at Kroger, becomes Meyers New Way market partner and will run the retail side. Meyers, who bought the business from E G Moslander last year, will handle buying and butchering. Ward Burton takes charge at Kroger market in Peoria, plans to move family here soon.
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H. A
Mickey) Tindall
Kroger
Meyers
New Way Market
Mr. Meyers
E. G. Moslander
Mr. Tindall
Ward Burton
Peoria
Democratic Meeting Set For Saturday At Henry Gym
A public Democratic meeting is planned for Saturday evening at 8 o clock at Henry Gym. William Vicars of Pontiac representing the 16th district and Hon Josh Knight from the speakers bureau will speak. The gathering invites the public to attend.
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Henry Runner
William .Vicars
Pontiac
Josh Knight
Demonc Committee
Sunday School Convention Held at La Rose
The Marshall County Sunday School association held its seventy second convention at the Presbyterian church in La Rose with Miss Della Taylor president and H. Zilm vice president presiding. An afternoon memorial honored Rey A. Bailey. Sparland Baptist won first place in the awards with Sparland Methodist second, Pattonsburg third, Varna fourth, and La Rose fifth. Sparland Methodist won the plaque.
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Marshall County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
la Rose
Della Taylor
H. Zilm
Rey A. S. Bailey
la Pra
Il Ro
William Koch
Varna
Roscoe Ball
Wenona
F G. Garrels
Lacon
Sparland
Pearlie Edens
Mary Raycroft
Una Burnett
la Prairie
Eleanore Calhoun
Christian Ev
Charles Wagoner
Venona
Myrtle Hastings
Fred G. Garrels
Tacoin
Sam W Crabtree
Pattonsburg
Federated Bible Class
J. H Aukland
Emerius
Jennie Watkins
John P. Hruwel
Henry
Eldon G. Lindberg
Sparland Baptist
Sparland Methodist
Sparland Methodist School
Transfer of Crappie From Lake Senachwine to Spring Lake
Thousands of crappie raised at Lake Senachwine north of Henry are being moved to Spring Lake 16 miles south of Pekin under state fish and game warden Guy Derry. The first load of 15,000 fish was moved Friday in water tanked trucks with air and water systems. more loads to follow as quickly as possible.
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Lake Senaghwine
Spring Lake
Lake
Senachwine
Henry
Guy Derry
Therese Brenner Dies After Illness Funeral Tuesday
Therese Brenner born February 3 1888 in Forchheim Germany daughter of John and Susanna Brenner. She moved to Amelia in 1912 as housekeeper for Rev A Schauer later joining him in Henry and Warsaw. Funeral at St Marys Church in Peoria with Father Schauer celebrant and Monsignor F Gaohiman delivering sermon. Pallbearers included Charles Bogner Louis Merdian Otto Louis Fre Klein Louis Hofer Lester Garman. R O Green in charge of arrangements.
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Therese Brenner
Forchheim
Germany
John
Susanna Brenner
Amelia
A. Schauer
Sacred Heart Church
Warsaw
Ill
Father Schauer
St. Mary's Church
Henry
St. Mary's Hospital
la Salle
Eity
George Jung
St. Bede Abbey
Henry Schubert
Peoria
John Leven
Rieht
Monsignor
F. Gaohiman
St. Joseph's Church
L. Biskupski
Streator
T. Brunnick
Camp Grove
F. Casey
Toluca
L.dougherty
Priceton
Dunn
G. Dzurgo
F. Waulstich
Pekin
D. K. Harrington
Henrysley
Lacon
L. Henkel
Tiskilwa
Laney Chenoa
A. Mey
Kickapoo
G. Schramm
Fairbury
B. Sheedy
Wenona
Wencel Sholay
M. Spalding
Chillicothe
Louis Ott
Henry Burger
Margaret Burger
Andrew Stiens
Joseph Sceichter
Janesville
Wis
Charles Bogner
Louis Merdian
Otto Louis
Fre Klein
Louis Hofer
Lester Garman
R.O Green
Relief 15 Cash Aid Expands For Marshall County Poor
Marshall county paupers will receive a monthly cash dole instead of groceries as Illinois Emergency Relief chief Mrs. N B Nolestein announces. The shift, once opposed, starts now and runs until May 1 when county supervision resumes funding. Steps will curb cash misuse.
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Marshall County
N. B. Nolestein
Illinois
Lacon
Relief ‘Council
Springfield
Erosion Work Planned by Galva CCC Groups
J T Connelley agronomist and N E Stoner engineer of the Galva Civilian Conservation Corps staff work with several CCC boys in area to prepare soil erosion projects on Marshall and Putnam farms this spring. Fifty Galway camp workers will be housed at Camp Henry barracks during April mid month with supplies arriving from Fort Sheridan in coming days.
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J. T., Connelley
N. E. Stoner
Galva
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCO
Marshall and
Putnam Farms
Galway
Ape
Camp Henry
Army
Fort Sheridan
State highway department to consider Lostant road request
A Lostant delegation met with Ernest Scherman chief highway engineer to seek a hard road between routes 51 and 849 B with possible construction next year. The proposed road would be about TF and 2 10 miles long. Committee members were Ian Eberley Ray Barr Joseph Comiskey Peter Westerbrook and L L Dugan.
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State Highway Department
Ernest Scherman
Springfield
Ian Eberley
Ray Barr
Joseph Comiskey
Peter Westerbrook
L. L. Dugan
Son Born to Mr and Mrs John McAllister Galesburg
A son weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces was born March 23 at the hospital in Galesburg to Mr and Mrs John McAllister The name chosen is Obert C The mother and son are doing nicely Mrs A B Smith of Henry visited Galesburg to meet her new grandson and returned home Wednesday evening
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Aoe Mester
Pottage Hospital
Galesburg
Obert C
A. B. Smith
Henry
Seaord Street Fire Blockage Sparks Street Cleanup Plea
Local merchants on Seaord Street near the old Hutchins and Downey building complain about a fire damage site blocking the block. The rope off street halts traffic and worsens parking shortages while pedestrians dodge debris. Residents urge city officials to remove bricks, clear glass, erect a temporary fence, and reopen the street.
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Moses
Desert
Seaorid Street
Hutchins & Downey
Park Nd
Edward Street
20 Mile Railway Gets New Name in ICC Decision
A small Putnam County line formerly part of the Alton system will be renamed the Milwaukee Rockford Southwestern Railroad after ICC approval. Mr. and Mrs. J R Cox of Granville, owners of Prairie State Coal, bought the line at auction in 1981 and foresee traffic growth with a new strip mine and coal connections. The commission authorized 1000 shares of new capital despite doubts about viability, noting Cox’s investments totaling $91,500 plus past losses.
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Putnam County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee, Rockford & Southwestern Railroad Company
Granville
Toluen
Putnam
Marshall Counties
Alton
Rutland,Poluca & Northern
J. R. Cox
Prairie State Coal Company
Cox
Coal Company
Rutland, Toluca & Northern
Nerest-Pearing
Pittsburg Coal ,Company
Pittsburg
Kansas
Porterfield
Mae
Peli
Toluca Parish Plans New Hall For St Ann’s Church
Toluca parish officials announced a new hall for St. Ann’s parish to be 80 feet by 66 feet with a Tefcot seating area, buff vitrified tile, a 48 by 20 foot stage, dressing rooms, a modern kitchen, and forced hot air heat. Construction begins after removal of the old hall, with ground breaking by early April.
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St. Ann's Parish
Toluca
St. Ann's Hall
Game and Fish Clubs Organized in 20 Counties
State conservation director announces successful formation of game and fish clubs across twenty counties with 81 township chapters and over 11,000 members. McConaha aids counties in organizing clubs that promote hunting and fishing, wildlife support, and law enforcement while keeping dues under 60 cents and salaries unused.
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C. F. Thompson
State Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation
C. McConaha
Thompson
Mr. McConaha
Mcl Conaha
Livingston
Tlinois
Vame
Department ‘of Conservation
Shrine Mosque to Be Rebuilt by Peorians
Mohammed Temple officers in Peoria plan to rebuild the Shrine mosque after a Saturday fire destroyed the First Congregational church adjoining it. Estimated losses total 160000, with a two thirds ruined church and 300000 shrine building. walls deemed unsafe for reuse. Illustrious potentate E. J. Smith said Shrine activities continue, noting nearby facilities including the Knights of Columbus building Majestic Theatre and the American Legion wall.
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Mohammed Temple Association of
Peoria
First Congregational
Tt Wag
E. J. Smith
Five Farm Bureaus Confer in Peoria District Meet
Five county farm bureaus met in Peoria at the county Farm Bureau building for a district conference. Attendees from Peoria Marshall Putnam and Stark counties heard plans for future activities from farm bureau executives while Whiteland Peoria county farm adviser chaired.
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Peoria
Farm Burpha
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Y Hetey Sima
the Congressional Front
E. M. Dirksen
Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Federal Power Commission
Tindall
Kroger’s
Henry Gym
Lostant
John McAllister
Toluca Parish
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