National Axe Champion Will Exhibit Prowess
A national axe champion, McLaren, demonstrates chopping skills at a 9 30 a m contest open to locals not yet facing him. The event, part of a farm fair, offers a $50 prize and invites participants to bring axes with no entry fee, while highlighting challengers Lipin, Buns, and Waughop.
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Peter Sharon
Claig
Ameraes
Duke Pearranging
Hee Storful Champion
McLaren
Bs Euearay
Hun
Garey
Jae
Pilaris
Ea Ak
Htearen
Clarence Lipin
Martin” Buns
Clarence Orgs Waughop
Dedication of Gospel Tabernacle Services on Sunday
A series of services will dedicate the Gospel Tabernacle in Henry to Jesus. Morning at 10:30 features Moody Bible Institute brass and Harold Danning, with the theme Y C A P C that Ye May Be. Harold Garner of Inglesby Union delivers the afternoon message at 2 30, and evening services begin at 6 30 with Moody's Russell Bratten lecturing on the same subject. Community support from nearby churches is noted as they send attendees. ENONA MAN GETS STATE JOB: Frank Dillon Wenona resident has been appointed to a state position at the State Penitentiary at Joliet.
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Wilk
Gospel Tabernacle
Lenry
Moody Bible Institute
Chago
Richard, Sweet
Ion
Kit Car
Seal Dust
Marguerite Gribble
Ud Ruth
Instiute
Harold Danning
Star of the Tabernacle
Orvices
O'Elober
Harold Garner
Iglesby_Union
Chitv
Garner
Illinois
Rev
Frody Moody
Russell Bratten
Ible Institute
Jesus Christ
Enona
Frank Dillon
Wenona
Dirksen Fights Gas Line Plans As Coal Danger
Illinois Republican Dirksen last week protested to Secretary Harold L. Ickes against the proposed $360,000,000 gas line project. He warned the plan would endanger the coal industry in Illinois, noting coal output and mine employment have declined since 1923. He cited 103,000 workers averaging 146 days yearly, with 514 mines inactive by 1939, while natural gas production and consumption rose.
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Dirksen
Everett
M. .Dirkssen
Ilinois
Harold L. Yakes
Louis
Detroit
Tekes
Ilinoi
Granville Bank To Pay Dividend Of 35 Percent
Albert Janssen, receiver of the First National Bank of Granville, states dividend checks will be issued by the comptroller of currency and distributed to depositors soon. The 35 percent dividend adds to a prior 60 percent payout, totaling 85 percent to date, with payments routed through the reorganized Granville National Bank as the old institution merges into the new bank chain.
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Granville
Albert Janssen
First National Bank of
Granville National Bank
Tiquida
Ceive Tanase
First Henry National Bank
National Bank of Wyoming
AAA Provides Seed For Farmers In Drought Areas
The AAA offered seed to farmers without timely production credit to guarantee grain crops. Purchase orders issued by the emergency relief administration will be accepted in exchange for farmers notes. Distribution aims to cover 19,000 areas with barley flax and sorghum seed while final 1984 AAA payments reach 8.8 million dollars. Signups span multiple states with April 1 as closing date. last year’s total exceeded one million.
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The
AAA
Emergency Relief Administration
AWA Seca
Washington, D
Nebra
Minnesota
India Sas
Ohio
South Dakota
Oklaoma
Texas
Kentucky
Howe to Speak Friday Evening at Christian Church
Henry residents recall Rev. D J Howe former Washburn Christian Church pastor and week of prayer speaker. He served as state chaplain and will address the community Friday evening at the Christian church with the Ben Senachwini Consolidated High School band from Putnam performing several numbers. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Henry
D. J. Howe
Christian Church
Washhim
Hev. Howe
Chrivenitentiaries
Senachwini Consolidated High School
Putnam
Harvey Hunter Remains Near Home After Wednesday Incident
A fragmented report notes Harvey Hunter associated with Jone tte UesHTent was involved in an incident Wednesday at his residence. Local officials and neighbors describe a quiet morning with no immediate danger reported. Further details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Harvey Hunter
Jonette Ueshtent
Hendon
Downey enters mayoral race with pledge of unity and reform
Marshall Downey, a Republican from Henry, announces candidacy after considering the race. He attacks factionalism, bank failures, and calls for unity to revive Henry, promising impartial leadership and a focus on local recovery. Johnny Theodore’s improving health is also noted.
Elections To Hold Interest In Many Townships Next Week
Elections stir many townships in Marshall and Putnam counties next week. Local contests feature a Saratoga township supervisor race between Robert Kelley and George Etterding, road commissioner battles in several townships, a proposed bonds measure in Whitefield for 12 000, and party-ticket competition in La Pasille Steuben and Sonschwine townships with incumbents facing challengers.
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Marshall
Putnam
Henry
John Kirby
O- Pogemilon
Bhs
Eise
Eanr
Elying Oh
Saratoga
Robert, Kelley
Teket
George Etferding
Saratoga Township
Cal G. Stampents
Thomas J. Murphy
Whitefield Township
Wiliam
Zeipler
la Pasille
John Monier
Eugene S. Turnbull
Steubent Township
Fred Harridge
W. S. Riddell
Theumbent
Herridge
Sonschwine Township
Pan Wit Bowny
Longman
Ucket
Big Bargain in Subscriptions Here This Week
News Republicans offer subscriptions at reduced prices from 4.50 to 6.00 per year, with 66 cents needed for a year. Marshall Co youth rallies planned in Sparland and Varna with Rev. Newburg and Rev. Lindsay as speakers. Programs include song services, devotional, and addresses, plus special music and benediction. Also update on Robert Hrudicka coordinating a national bank in Wyoming and anticipated authorization from Washington.
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Marshall CO
Sparland
Rape
Varna
Methodist
South
C. Stanley Newbung
Wenona Presbyterian Church
Albert Lindsay Jr
Grace Presbyterian Church
Pearis
Bagh
Sogelands Baptist Church
Estella Kehlach
C. Offering
Hazel Efferding
Laura Murrell
Henry
Florence Reynolds Jantt- Calder
George Gallup
Turnbull
la Prairie
Newburg
Varna Methodist Church
Miriam Crabtree
Battonsburg
Dorothy Quiram
al Offering
Ilinois Wesleyan
Bartette
Lindsay
Joseph L. Ball Dies Suddenly at 68
Joseph L. Ball a long time resident of this community died suddenly early this morning at age 68. He had shown no prior illness though he suffered several attacks in recent days. He is survived by his widow, Monie Ball, and several relatives. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 from his residence with the Rev. Be B Eynace officiating. Interment in Henry City Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in the next issue.
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Joseph 1. Ball
Mir. Ball
Feey
Pal
Imade
Henry Chy
Wyoming boy to captain Bradley basketball team
Francis Mackie son of Mr and Mrs honored last week by being named captain of the Bradley college basketball team. He will be a senior next year. Since entering Bradley he has participated in three sports earning letters in football basketball and baseball.
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Wyoming
Bradley
Francis Mackie
Bradley College Basket
Francis
Dividend Payment Report by State Bank of Chicago
The Fiat State Bank of Bhior Ti authorized payment of a 5 percent dividend totaling 487 187y to monitor creditors under Edward J. Barret state auditor oversight. It is the sixth dividend since liquidation began, with whole funds allocated to preferred creditors and ordinary liquidation disbursements ongoing.
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Bank of Bhior Ti
Edward J. Barret
Orconnell
Magnolia Students Plan School Band Program
The Magnolia public school and the Community band present a musical program tomorrow Friday March 29 at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The event features both boys and girls choruses with musical selections, excluding the act Silence soare by the tight students.
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Magnolia
Mr and Mrs A G Mons of Magnolia announce birth
Mr and Mrs A G Mons of Magnolia announce the birth of their son. The parents request privacy as they welcome the new arrival at Henry Hospital on Thursday afternoon.
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A. G. Mons
Magnolia
A. C. Mons
Bingnoliay
Henry Hos
Bridge plans and dedication event set for June traffic
Preliminary plans for a formal dedication evening at the American Legion club rooms include 40 local business and professional men in attendance. Work on bridge approaches is nearing completion with concrete floor soon. traffic expected by mid June. A Fourth of July observance will include exercises, barbecue, parade and fireworks. A finance committee was named to raise funds, with Henry city business leaders urged to attend the next meeting.
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Pratt Downey
Ennaidan Downey
Dials Forte Paks
Sppeercheloer
Shere
Downey
Henry
Cam
Republian
Sepalj
Democrats
United
Rew
United Front
Illinois
American Legion Club
Fisher
William Hoff
George “Koehler
A. J. Ironmonger
Winffeta Scott
Gus. Johmson
Harry
Motine
Bmerdian
Leocin
Relief Office Administrator Returns After Leave in Marshall County
Mrs. H B Notestein resumes duties as relief office administrator for Marshall County after a six month absence spent in Beacons taking a social service course at a university. Acting administrator Chester T Klein reports payroll figures for local workers and notes CCC contingent from Taicon to depart around April first with distributions to several camps, chiefly Lemont, and some out of state.
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Bayard Wright
Lacon
Chester T. Klein
North Tacony
Warn
Oril Con
CCC
Taicon
Klein
Ts County
Lemont
Pierkern
Potmam County
B. Tooseler
Gran
Ville
Wallin
Granville
Stead
Hennepin
Tar Hater Ceville
Franceway
Gil
M. Mullin
Obituary Notice for Mrs Byron Allen of Indianapolis
Missive notes the death of Mrs Byron Allen who resided near Indianapolis, with a full obituary to appear in the next issue of the Honey News Republican. The item references a local hospital and the Methodist church context, indicating funeral or memorial publication forthcoming.
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Byron Allen
Methodist
Honey News-Republican
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Spring Valley
University of Illinois
Tess
Robert Hrudicka
Weington
Cert Hert Janssen
Shir
Hrudicka
Joseph L. Ball
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Ben Hauber
Duke
Haing Nares
Hans Otto
Walter
Charles P. “Green
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