Marshall County Convention at LaRose May 9
Marshall County Sunday School association announces the annual convention to be held May 9 at the Presbyterian church in LaRose. Three sessions schedule morning afternoon and evening with registration at 9 30. Various officers reports and talks on worship and the church task feature the program along with music and district roll calls.
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Presbyterian Church
Marshall
LaRose
Flug
R_J_Hoswell
Ralph J. Hoswell
Roscoe L. Ball
Jennie Watkins
Fred Garrels
Della Taylor
Arno Reinbeck
Lottie Helper
F.e.wilson
Mark Burner
Springfield
Varna
September fair dates named for Marshall Putnam event
Officers of the Marshall Putnam Fair association set September 17 to 20 as the fair dates with four days and nights of telestival planned. A June 3 meeting was scheduled to finalize arrangements. Separately the Central Illinois Trotting and Pacing association listed fair dates: Knoxville August 20–23 Peoria August 25–31 LaFayette September 3–7 Sandwich September 3–7 Cambridge September 9–13 Aledo September 16–20.
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Marshall-Putnam_ Fair association
Galva
Knoxville
Peoria
LaFayette
Sandwich
Cambridge
Aledo
Elmwood Editor Bates Calls at News Republican
Brockett Bates, editor of the Elmwood Gazette, visited the News Republic an office Saturday afternoon. The meeting marked the first time Bates and the Elmwood editor met. Bates described himself and his father H. A. Bates as forging ahead with their publication.
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Brockett Bates
Elmwood Ga
Henry
Elmwood Gazette
Brother Bates
Dexter Dow Jr Born To Mr and Mrs Dexter Travis
Mr and Mrs Dexter Travis welcome a 9 pound baby boy named Dexter Dow Jr. Both mother and son are reported to be doing nicely after the arrival has brought joy to the family.
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Dexter Travis
Owith
Dexter Dow,Jr
Local Rainfall Exceeds Normal This Year
Weather observer Henry Mattison reports rainfall since January 1 surpasses one inch per month over normal, totaling nearly fifteen inches so far this year.
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Henry’ Mattison
Thompson couple begin new home construction on Edward Street
Construction on the new home of Mr and Mrs Leon Thompson on Edward Street has begun in full force as summer passes and they anticipate moving in shortly to a comfortable dwelling in the area.
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Leon Thompson
Edward Street
Henry Clean-Up Days Set for May 2 to 15
City Council designates May 2 through May 15 for annual spring clean-up. Officials urge all residents including owners and renters to collect litter and ensure proper disposal to improve the city’s appearance with shared effort.
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Henry
Commencement Date Set For Friday May 31
The class of 1929 plans graduation events. The baccalaureate address will be on Sunday May 26 and the commencement exercises will be held in the school gymnasium on Friday May 31. The class includes 25 students, 12 boys and 13 girls, with a roll listing 25 names.
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Sherman Littler
George Tracy Nicholson
George Nichols
Kenneth-Roberts
Haddon Perdew
Milford Lucas
Varna Couple Pledge Truth In Varna Wedding
At 2 oclock Wednesday April 24 Helen Schoof daughter of Mr and Mrs was wed to Floyd T Smith son of Jacob T Smith in Varna. Rev A H Dickerson officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore an embroidered pink georgette dress and carried pink roses and sweet peas. Miss Ruth School of Milwaukee cousin of the bride acted as bridesmaid in a green silk ensemble. Erick Schoof brother of the bride was best man. The couple plan to live on a farm near Varna.
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Helen Schoof
Floyd T. Smith
Jacob T Smith
Varna
A. H. Dickerson
Miss Ruth" School
Milwaukee
Erick Schoof
Former Resident Here Dies in Peoria
Mrs Hiram Mutton a former Peoria resident died at Proctor hospital Peoria aged 44 years 9 months 16 days Born Morristown Indiana June 25 1884 She resided in Peoria fifteen months Survived by husband Hiram Mutton two sons James and Jackie Long two brothers Russell and Claude Fleetwood Indianapolis and three sisters Mrs Pearl Jones Indianapolis Mrs Ruby Wagner and Mrs Cad Abbott Chicago Funeral services were at Wilton mortuary chapel Interment Parkeview cemetery
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Hiram—Mutton
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Morristown
Ind
Hiram Mutton
James
Jackie Long
Russell
Claude—Fleetwood
Indianapolis
Pearl Jones
Ruby Wagner
Cad
Abbott
Chicago
Wilton Mortuary Chapel
Parkeview Cemetery
City Streets Undergoing Grading for Road Oil Prep
Local crews report a period of grading on main avenues to even surfaces and improve drainage in preparation for road oil application later this season. Repairs focus on pothole patching, leveling, and curb drainage.
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Sant Yrnale
Mandera
Oro
Rural Routes 5 Handle Large Mail Volume in Henry Post
A yearly count by Henry post office rural carriers shows 4 counts for the first thirteen days of April. First class mail totals 4 142 pieces, second class 4 213, third class 2 223, and fourth class parcel post 347. Newspaper and magazine mail runs higher overall than other classes.
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Henry Post Office
A. P. Brown
Postal Department
Washington, D. C
Henry
Brown
West Evans Couple Married Saturday Evening
Herbert Voelker and Evelyn Crone surprised friends by marrying at 6 o clock in the German Lutheran parsonage with Rev. H L Klussman officiating. Attendants were Irma Voelker and Orville Crone. A lavender themed ceremony led to a 7:30 dinner at the bride’s home and a later grand charivari.
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Herbert Voelker
Otto Voelker
Evelyn Crone
John Crone
LaRose
H. L-Kluss
Irma Voelker
Orville Grone
Henry census question looms over two thousand mark
With the decennial census approaching next year residents debate if Henry's population will exceed 2000. An approximate method uses mayoral vote totals from two weeks ago, estimating 844 votes and applying a rule of thumb that population equals about twice the number of voters, suggesting Henry may be near or above 2000.
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Henry
United—States
Lacon Country Club Spring Opening Tonight
The Lacon Country Club hosts its spring opening this evening with a 7 o'clock dinner followed by bridge. The event, approved by the board, will confirm attendance via advance cards, while calendar planning is delayed due to exchange-date arrangements with neighboring clubs.
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Lacon
Coal Creek
Sheffield
North Shore
Chillicothe
Mrs V H Donahue Honor Farewell Party
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church hosted a farewell party for Mrs. V H Donahue in the community rooms. Attendees enjoyed social time and refreshments including sandwiches pickles cheese cake and coffee. The group presented a token of remembrance to Mrs Donahue as she plans to leave Henry soon.
Princeville Bank Temporarily Closes Amid Auten Ties
The Home State Bank of Princeville halted operations last Thursday after the Auten family controlled bank faced withdrawal pressure. Auditor Ostin assumed charge for examination and adjustment, with plans for possible reorganization and reownership by other interests while assuring depositors no losses.
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Home State Bank
Princeville
Auten Bank
Autens
Oston
Home State Bank of
Auten Bros
Auten
Route 90 Grading Begins West of Sparland
Road work on Route 90 west of Sparland started with Hartmann-Clark Bros. trenching and grading for a four week period. A heavy digging machine operates through Sparfund and LaPrairie townships. The Gimlet Hollow road serves westbound traffic as crews advance bridge and culvert work near the Senachwine creek and William Riddell farm.
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Spartland
Hartmann-Clark Bros. Company
Peoria
Sparfund
LaPrairie
Tiver
Sargent Land
Parland Cemetery
Ie Corrner
Blackwell
Phetioad
Sparland
Steuben
Senachwine Creek
William Riddell
4 H club rally May 11 at Henry gym
The 4 H Girls and Boys club rally will be held in Henry gym Saturday May 11 starting at 1 30. County officers Merill Holmes Margaret DeBolt Joen Boyle and Dorothy Stickel lead with Hager and Grace Gerard as club teachers. J Ross Baird will speak on 4 H club work. A pep meeting outlines plans to attend the University 4 H club tour in Urbana June 5 6 7 with vocal instrumental and singing numbers.
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Henry Gymnasium
Merill Holmes
Margaret DeBolt
Joen Boyle
Dorothy Stickel
Hager
Grace B. Gerard
J. Ross Baird
Urbana
Illinois
Henry
High School Track Team Prepares for Big Invitational Meet
Coach Joe Markus primes his athletes for a large invitational track meet in Henry on Friday May 24 with over thirty schools invited and keen competition anticipated in every event.
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Joe Markus
Henry
News from the Cornstalk Paper Lands in Illinois
A rural Illinois newspaper chronicles its return to readers after a summer spent in cornfields. The note marks the paper as revived and ready to deliver local news once more to subscribers.
City Council to Install Officials at May 6 Reorganization
Officials elected in the recent city election will be installed at the reorganization meeting on Monday evening May 6. The council will include aldermen John Barry A E Ertle C A Woodfill W M Drake Barney Mercian and John Ford. Francis Keegan will replace Harry Stoner as treasurer with the mayor and Otto as city clerk expected to continue.
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John Barry
A. E. Ertle
C. A. Woodfill
W.M. Drake
Barney Mercian
John Ford
Francis Keegan
Former Residents In Serious Auto Accident
Mrs. John Pearson and her son Clarence, formerly of Hertry and now in Geneseo, suffered severe injuries in a Wednesday accident. Mrs. Pearson had both legs broken above the knees and severe bruises. she is at Annawan hospital, improving with time. Clarence sustained deep cuts and bruises. an X ray showed no internal injuries. The other driver from Kewanee received a broken collar bone and multiple cuts.
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John Pearson
Clarence
Hertry
Geneseo
Pearson
Annawan Hospital
Kewanee
Former Henry Lady Passes in Colorado
Mrs. Theodore Bickerman mourns the death of her sister Mrs. Andrew Wise at Boulder Colorado on Monday April 2 1929 aged 84 after weeks of pneumonia. She was born Mary Hilex in Saarburg Alsace Lorraine in 1845 and came to America with her parents in childhood. She and Andrew Wise had nine children three sons survive Andrew George Wise of Boulder and Edward Wise of Rocky Ford. She leaves sisters Mrs. Theodore Bickerman Mrs. Mary Wise Mrs. Henry Yaeger and Mrs. Logia Doran of Henry. Funeral held at Sacred Heart church Boulder with interment in Boulder Cemetery.
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Theodore Bickerman
Andrew Wise
Boulder
Colo
Wise
Mary—Hilex
Matthew Eiler
Saarburg
Alsace
America
Andrew
George Wise
Edward_Wise
Rocky
Ford
Mary Wise
Henry Yaeger
Logia Doran
Sacred Heart Church
Agatha
Monthly broadcaster to newspapers by JH Ly Williamson
JH Ly Williamson editor of the United States Publisher Springfield will air a monthly message to U S newspapers via Radio Station WENR Chicago. The program will air the last Sunday each month at 8 p m starting May 5 at 8 p m inviting all newsroom staff to listen.
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JH. Ly Williamson
United—States
Springfield
United States
WENR
Chicago
United_States
Ralph Ziegler Weds Rockford Girl Modesta Phelam
Ralph Ziegler of this city wed Miss Modesta Phelam of Rockford in a Rockford Catholic church ceremony on Tuesday morning. Ziegler is the son of Mr and Mrs William Ziegler of Henry and is employed in Rockford where the couple will reside.
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Ralph Ziegler
Modesta Phelam
Rockford
Rockfort
Ralph
William Ziegler
Henry
Bud Chesney Surprises 17th Birthday At Home
Putnam high school students held a surprise weiner roast Monday night at Bud Chesney’s home to celebrate his seventeenth birthday. Bud was initially overcome but recovered as the party began. Professors Butler Lawlaw Miss Stateman and Miss Wheeler attended the event.
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Bud” Chesney
Putnam High School
Bud’ Chesney
Bud
Butler-Lawlaw
Cornstalk Paper Industry Aids Local Farmers
Henry and Marshall county residents push corn stalk paper and writing material to curb farm waste. The News Republic is printing an entire issue on cornstalk paper and offering stationery for sale to spur agricultural benefit and industry growth. Originators of the pulp say they come from farming roots and aim to boost demand despite higher current costs.
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Henry’ News-Republican
News-Republican
Marshall County
Henry
Marshall
Illinois
Wall Street
Putnam Co Track Meet Set For May 7 At Hennepin
The 15th annual Putnam county track and field meet will be held at Hennepin on Tuesday May 7. Schools Hopkins McNabb Magnolia Swaney Putnam and Hennepin will participate with events including pole vault medley relay 50 yard dash high jump 100 yard dash 220 yard dash discus shot put 440 yard run low hurdles 30 inch high hurdles 42 inch high hurdles broad jump and half mile relay. Seniors and juniors of Hennepin high will serve lunch and volunteers will manage parking and crowd control.
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Putnam
Hennepin
Hopkins
McNabb
Magnolia
Swaney
Hennespin
Aged Steuben Resident Found Dead In Steuben Township
Coroner R L Eddington held inquest in Steuben township into the death of 71 year old Marko Mlacak found dead in bed at his home near Wilder Brown place. Mlacak had suffered five years of bronchial asthma and heart trouble and received compensation from fraternal organizations. He was a widower and a former coal miner. Two friends who daily checked on him discovered his demise.
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R.L_Eddington
Lacon
Steuben Township
Marko Mlacak
Wilder Brown Place
Mlacak
Change of Time For St Josephs Church Services
Church notices adjust service times at St Josephs with Sunday masses moved up by half an hour for the summer. First mass at 7:80 a m and second at 9:30. Weekday masses to follow the new schedule and May devotions set for Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7:30.
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St. Joseph’s Church
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