Marshall County School Association Convention Held at Varna
The fifth annual convention of Marshall County School Association was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Varna on Wednesday May 9. The program included opening exercises, reports from county officers, round table discussion led by Miss Pearl Weaver, several solos, departmental conferences, and the election of officers with an afternoon session featuring devotional service and roll call.
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Marshall County
Unday
School Association
Varna
D Daives
Lacon
Ofss
Pearl L. Weaver
Chicago
Ralph J. ‘Hoswell
Toluca
Min’ “Weaver
O. T. Stateler
L. C. Onn
Miss Weaver
Hicago
Mary Turner
Wenona
Henry closes first game of season for Peru
The report describes the opening game of the season for Peru before a crowd near 2,000. Players Clark, Red, Williams, and Sib Tavers contributed in the contest against Princeton in the season opener. A box score follows.
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Wey Are Henry
Peru
Ayaa ‘Clark
Williammg
Sib Tavers
Princeton
Tonica Falls to Swaney in Season Opener
Swaney pitcher Ivan Seibert starred with a one hit game as Tonica High School struggled early and never recovered. Ralph Johnsson, behind the plate for Tonica, delivered a notable debut while Phelps and Locke led the Swaney offense for a 8 4 Swaney win.
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Swaney
Tonica_ high
Ivan Seibert
Ralph Johnsson
Phelps S
Locke
Phelps
Henry Churches Programs and Sunday Services Notice
Church schedule outlines Reverend James W. Turner leading Sunday services at 1 00pm and 7 30pm. Sunday School at 9 45am at Epworth Church 9745 address invites all to worship together.
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Mithodint Clive
James Ww. Turer
Epworth Rae
Corton
First Christian Church Sunday Schedule
Rev W J Carpenter minister leads Bible School at 10:00 a m. Examening and Communion at 11:00 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday.
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First Christian ‘Church
WJ. Carpenter
Bible
St. John's Church Schedule for May Services
The church lists May services led by Father Cooper with Holy Communion at 7:80 and other hours. Sunday worship includes 9:45 Church School and 11:00 Mass. Ascension Day Thursday May 10 is observed with 1:30 Holy Communion and 9:00 Holy Communion other days follow usual hours.
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St. John’s
Presbyterian Church Invites All to Morning and Evening Services
Pastor H G Dusenberry invites the congregation to hear about Christ the Good Shepherd at morning services and to join evening discussions. The Sunday school will teach Bible characters and Christian Endeavor encourages participation, with all warmly welcome.
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Presbyterian Church
H. G
Daughter of John McAllister Dies in Springtime Tragedy
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John McAllister died Monday morning after being born April 28. The small body was laid to rest in the city cemetery by hands that tried to make her young life happy. May God's purest angels guard her slumbers.
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Maxs
John McAllister
John-McAllister
Cembeteryaby
Plans Progressing for Margaret Jones Park Pool
Pool plans for Margaret Jones Park facing Front Street advance with offers for construction labor. A 50 by 100 foot pool would include a wading area for children and a swimming end for others. In a week it should be known if construction is feasible and material costs, with labor planned to be donated by Henry citizens.
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ANS
Margaret Jones
Henry
Nine young wolves captured in Big Rock Hollow
An old wolf prowling near Hopewell ducks at Fred Linderer home led to a hunt that uncovered a den in Big Beck Hollow. Seven cubs were found by Linderer, Tony Schlosser, Will Maubach, and others. one cub remained, as locals attempted to rouse the parent from its lair.
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Fred Linderer
Hopewell
Linderer
Tony : Schlosser
Will Maubach
Special School Election set for Saturday in high school district
A Saturday special school election will choose a president and three board members after a ballots error in the recent election. Candidates include Henry Mattison for president and C O Duke J V Bogner and E C Stenberg for members, with several withdrawals leaving a light expected turnout.
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Board ‘of Education
Henry Mattison
C. O. Duke
J. V. Bogner
E. C. Stenberg
J.W. Abbott
Smith
Kraus Buys Vogel Gang Property on Western Avenue
Louis Kraus purchases the Vogel gang property on Western Avenue in a recent transaction. He and his future plans are noted in the report.
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Louis Kraus
Vogelsang
Vogelgang
Western Avenue
Card Party for Bride and Groom to Be
Miss Agnes Longman hosted a Wednesday evening card party at her home for her brother Tom and his fiancée Miss Felaria Harrington. Nine tables played progressive five hundred with prizes to ladies first Mrs in Bury consolation Mrs Leo Hoffman and gents first Lennis Condit consolation Lawrence Hunt. Brick ice cream and cake were served.
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Agnes Longman
Tom
Elaria
Harriigton
Bury
Leo” Hoffman
Lennis Condit
Lawence’ Hunt
Road Commissioner Bell Overseeing Westward Roadwork
Road work is underway westward from four corners with Commissioner Bell directing and assistants Lester Brown George Bergantz and others helping finish the project. The team emphasizes careful attention to quality as the roadway progresses toward completion.
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Bell
Eroving Road
Farmers State Bank of McNabb to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
The Farmers State Bank of McNabb will mark its 20th anniversary this week. Opened in 1903 under President Henry Bean, with John M. McNabb as first cashier, later succeeded by J. T. Ward and then G Hoyle in February. A new bank building was completed in 1913.
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Farmers
Ats ‘McNabbi
Ita
Henry Bean
John M. McNabb
John T. Ward
Ee G.hoyle
Hunter Home Scene Of Novel Shower
A Mon evening at Mr and Mrs F Hunter home a bridal shower for Miss Frances Sait. Miss Smith and her parents were invited. The event featured baskets and gifts, with the gathering enjoying music and conversation in a friendly home setting.
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Hunter
F. Hunter
Frances Sait
Miss Smith
Raideen
Tina; Sait
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Readings and Song
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Clifford Haws home on April 23. Mrs. Haws chaired the program. Mrs. Clift was ill and could not present a paper. Readings touched on home life, phonograph selections were enjoyed, including Songs My Mother Used to Sing. Ten members answered roll call. Mrs. J. J. Barnes was afternoon guest.
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Woman’s Club
Clifford Haws
Haws
Home
Homekeeping
Mrs Thompson of Lacon
Mrs J D Thompson of Lacon died Friday afternoon after a short illness following paralytic strokes. She was highly esteemed in the community and is survived by her husband, son Cliff Thompson of Billings Montana, and daughter Mrs Frank Potts of Toluca. Funeral services were held at the residence.
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J. D. Thompson
Lacon
Thompson
Cliff Thompson
Billings
Montana
Frank Potts
Toluca
Ashes Returned To Continental Ohio For Lawrence Funeral
Mires and Mrs Ash travelled Sunday to Continental Ohio after attending the funeral of Mrs Vo Lawrence. Mr Bert Mead of Pos is gins Gene Akirb and others were among the mourners. Mr and Mrs William Farling plan a winter in Florida. The trip was arranged by their care and the readings in the states they passed through.
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Mires
Howard
Ash
Honte “Au ‘Continental
Ohio
Lawrence
Bert Mead
Pos
HenkeweRepublican
William-Farling-re
Taga
Florida
Line Gang Keeps 17 Months Without Accident Record
A line gang in district L of the Public Service Company, overseen by J A Schabeck, reports a record of seventeen months without a time accident. District 1 includes Marshall County with headquarters at Lacon.
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The
Public Service Company
J. A.schabeck
Marshall
Revenue from a Local House Party Fundraiser
A small charity event hosted by the young ladies of Tig Matpy featured a car party with refreshments and a prize raffle. Winners included Miss Florence Neher and Mia Zeigher, while Edward Kapraun received the consolation prize. The act netted $21.00.
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Briday
Eyens
Pirst
Miss
Plorenc Ie
Ner
Mia
Mike
Zeigher
Sunday visits and Masonic degree at Hopewell
Mr and Mrs George Zeigler and Virginia Wolf visited Mrs Zeigler s sister Mrs Fred Kuhne and family near McNabb. Mrs Phillip Steimle and Mrs Elmer Deatk visited Mr and Mrs Henry Remley at Hopewell. The Masonic degree was conferred on two candidates by Henry Lodge 60 119 AE. A large gathering followed with refreshments. Mrs Harrison H Gregory was ill with appendicitis, underwent operation, is recovering.
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George Zeigler
Virginia Wolf
Henry Lodge
Henry
News-Republican
Harrison
Gregory
Ian
Swaney Wins Dual Meet at Hennepin
In a chaotic dual track meet at Hennepin, Swaney emerged with top performances in yard dash and various field events. Coleman, Dixon, Glover, Lippert, and Kay highlighted the meet with several seconds and thirds across sprints, jumps, and throws, while Hy Kay led in javelin and shot put.
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Ibetwrneh
Hennepin
Jtaat
Zahy Ron A Biy
L. Dixon
Geman
Confirmation at St John’s Church by Bishop of Quincy
A Sunday confirmation at St John’s Church drew a large congregation as the Bishop of Quincy administered the rite. Named confirmands included Helen May Forbes, Sarah Caroline Haws, Elizabeth May Chestnut, Gwendolyn Ruth Heininger, Hannah Nilson, and Arthur E. Smith among others to be presented later. The bishop preached at Mass praising the parish’s spiritual progress.
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St. John’s Church
Quincy
Helen ‘May
Forbes
Sarah
Caroline Haws
Elizabeth
May Chestnut
Gwendolyn
Ruth: Heininger
Hannah Nilson
Arthur E. Smith
County contest at Varna plans and entries announced
Preliminary county contest at Varna May 18 and 19 drew entries in piano declamation and vocal classes. Contestants include Lois Kraus Helen May Forbes Harry Arnold Mazella Haines Marion Thomas Frances Elizabeth Forbes and Clara Corbin. The high school chorus will field eight to twenty voices. Gate receipts were 46.05 with 15.00 for opera house and 0.60 for ads, leaving 30.55. Henry high will be represented in tennis by Leslie Deck Julius Hosckell and Frederick Siewers and in girls tennis by Lola Kaiser Virginia Lindgren and Gwendolyn Meininger.
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Henry
Ésheld
Varna
Audrey
Mazella Haines
Marion Thomas
Frances Elizabeth Forbes
Clara Corbin
Henry High School
Leslie Deck
Julius Hosckell
Frederick Siewers
Henry High
Lola Kaiser
Virginia Lindgren
Gwendolyn Meininger
Surprise Shower Honors Bride-Elect Marie Harrington
A surprise miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs. J. F. Harrington and Miss Cecelia Barry at Mrs. Longman's home on Saturday evening for bride elect Miss Marie Harrington. Hosts shared a pleasant social evening and gifts were presented to the guest of honor. Refreshments were served.
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J. F. Harrington
Cecelia Barry
Barth baby baptized Sunday at St Marys Church
The infant daughter of Mrs and Mr Albert Barth was baptized Sunday morning at St Marys Church. Father Schau noted the baptism naming Helen Rita, with grandparents Afina Schmidt and William Barth in attendance.
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and Airs
Albert
Barth
Perry appointed postmaster as Paskell retires after long service
Monday night a transfer of leadership occurred with Jack Paskell leaving the postmaster role after more than eight years of service. F. Kléin became treasurer, Hans A. Otto as carry-over clerk, and A. R. Ertle named alderman. New ward officials and committee appointments followed, with Sivell among others remaining in the field as postmaster candidates.
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Jack Paskell
Perry
Henry
George E. ‘Pace
Baltiayor
Bostonaaterabig
Pan
Paskell
F. Kléin
Hans
A. Otto
Elmer Haines
C. A. Phillips
Lou Schultz
Charles Dewey
Phillips
Dewey
Schultz
Newhalfen
Ertle
Sivell
Lighte
Phillipe
Henry Municipal Band Rehearsal Scheduled Tomorrow Evening
AH members of the Henry Municipal Band are requested to report for practice tomorrow evening May 4 at 8 o clock. New members desiring to join will be welcomed.
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Henry Municipal Band
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Harry Mercer
A son was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Harry Mercer. Mother and baby are doing well and the new arrival is welcomed with happiness. The family notes the sunshine the baby brings to their home as a bright addition after the early hours.
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Mrs
Harry Mercer
Monda
Baby Baptized at St Josephs Church
Virgil Louis Moore, son of Mr and Mrs William Moore, was baptized Sunday at St Josephs Church by Rev Father Brennan. His sponsors were his aunt Miss Tracy Ely and uncle Ollen Ely.
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Virgil Louis
William Moore
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Brennan
Miss Tracy Ely
Ollen Ely
McNabb Resident Celebrates 67th Birthday
Henry Zellmer was surprised last Sunday when thirty four relatives joined to mark his 67th birthday. Guests brought baskets of dinner and supper. Attending were Charles Zellmer Dick Zellmer William Zeller Aaliee Wolf Harry Greeham Willard Fiddler George Zellmer and families John Stehl JoAnn Stehl Mr Mrs Reinhardt Zellmer Oscar Schuster from near La Salle and others.
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Henry Zellmer
Charles Zellmer
Dick Zellmer
William Zeller
Aaliee Wolf
Harry Greeham
Willard“ Fiddler
George Elmer
Eir
JoBnt Andt Oe Stehl
Reinhardt Zellmer
la Salle
Anna Schuster
Sén Oscar
Mr and Mrs Kranz and Mrs Meister Host Gathering
Mr Kranzs mother and brother Frank of Galva and Mrs Meisters daughter Mrs John Shrepfer Miss Rose May Shrepfer and her fiance Edward Stock of Peoria attended a Sunday gathering. Have your neighbor subscribe for the News-Republican.
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Abert Kranz
Gathering. Meister
Kranz
Frank
Galva
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