Repeal Ballot and Judicial Election Details in Illinois
A June statewide vote will decide prohibition repeal under the Eighteenth Amendment, with a separate ballot for judgeships in the 10th judicial circuit. The wet and dry tickets list party-backed candidates, while voters may write in a delegate. Local counts will reflect Cook County strength and downstate sentiment.
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10Th Judicial Circuit
Republican
Democratic Central Committees
John M. Niehaus
Henry J. Ingraham
Joseph Daily
Cook’ County
Downstate
Chicago
Marshall County
Warner RB
Broaddus
Cook County
Illinois voters set June 5 for high court elections
Illinois voters head to the polls June 5 to decide membership on the Supreme Court and Circuit Court. Current justices Warren H. Orr and Clyde E. Stone holdovers are backed by party leaders with several districts contested by a mix of Democratic and Republican candidates. Each justice serves a nine year term with a $15 000 annual salary. a pending bill proposes reducing salaries to $12 000.
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Illinois
Supreme
Circuit
High Court
Warren H. Orr
Carthage
Clyde E. Stone
Peoria
Frederic R. Devoung
Chicago
Supreme Court
DeYoung
Supreme Bench
Oscar E. Heard
Freeport
Elwyn R. Shaw
Paul Farthing
St. Clair County
Charles Miller
Benton
Warren W. Duncan
Marion
Norman L. Jones
Carrollton
Loren Plunkett
Robinson
Frank Dunn
Charleston
Lott UR. Herrick
Farmer City
James_S._Baldwin
Decatur
McCanna Named Acting P M for Chillicothe
Washington announces Walter T. McCanna acting postmaster at Chillicothe Illinois succeeding Mrs T R Pearce widow of Dr T R Pearce who died last December Swope named acting postmaster at Quincy Illinois same announcement confirms McCanna’s appointment received Friday news
Silver Dollars Bury Unearthed by Plow on Magnolia Farm
A glass fruit jar containing about forty silver dollars, buried for around 50 years, was unearthed by Peter Vogel while plowing a Magnolia area garden plot he recently bought from the John Arnold estate. The treasure locals say was buried by Pinkerton Arnold, father of the late John Arnold, in line with an old rumor he saved money this way rather than use banks.
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Peter Vogel
Magnolia
John‘ Arnold
Pinkerton Arnold
John Arnold
Arnold
Henry High School Commencement and Baccalaureate Program
The Henry High School senior class announces the baccalaureate on Sunday May 28 at 8 pm and commencement on Monday May 29 at 8 pm, both in the gym. The program lists Priscilla Knight as processional and recessional, Rev Harrington and Rev Cressey delivering invocations, Orion Johnson trumpet solo, Dr W M Briggs address Youths Window, and diplomas presented by A S Nichols with various soloists and a violin performance by Mrs C A Phillips.
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Henry High School
Priscilla_ Knight
Amerita
Rev. Harrington
Orion Johnson
D. W. Madden
Gretchen Schiffbauer
L. R. Hunt
C. C. Pagemiller
Elmer Hunt
R. F. Cressey
Priscilla Knight
J. A. Johnson
C. A. Phillips
W. M. Briggs
Bess Bacon
A. “S- Nichols
Xykenolo
Bruce Bauter
A. Schauer
Errors Costly Greys Lose to Pekin Moose in Sunday Game
The Henry Greys lost 15 to 4 to the Pekin Moose as errors doomed the GEYS despite solid hitting. Infield misplays allowed Pekin to capitalize on every opportunity, while Henry heads to Toluca next Sunday to face the Prairie Lads.
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GREYS
Pekin Moose
Henry Greys
Toluca
Toluca Diamond
Revised sales tax bill heads to Senate for unemployment relief
The revised three percent sales tax bill was introduced in the state senate by Francis J. Loughran to raise 60 million dollars annually for unemployment relief. Governor Horner and Attorney General Otto Kerner supported changes aimed at correcting prior constitutional issues, with direct payment into the general fund and stripped exemptions for retailers.
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State Senate
Francis J. Loughran
Horner
Otto Kerner
Supreme Court
General Revenue Fund
Mr and Mrs George Schmitt welcome baby girl
The Schmitts announce the birth of their daughter on Friday May 19. It is their second child and first daughter.
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George Schmitt
Legion to Lead Memorial Day Observances Here
Henry post No 323 American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will conduct Memorial Day events next Tuesday with Woman's Relief Corps assisting. Members meet at the Legion rooms at 9 am for cemetery transport by car. bridge ceremonies are skipped due to river bridge condition. Donations totaling 11.85 were raised by Thomas Steer for expenses, wreaths will be made by Relief Corps and Auxiliary, and no speaker is planned due to funds.
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Thomas Steer
Ben Hauber
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Relief Corps
Auxiliary
Council Faces Protests Over City Depository Choice
Mayor Hans A. Otto and council members drew criticism after the Henry News Republican reported that First National Bank of Lacon was named city depository for the coming year. Beliefs differed on duration and conditions tied to bond approval for treasurer-elect Pogemiller. Details to be explained at the June 4 council meeting.
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Hans A. Otto
Henry News-Republican
First National Bank of Lacon
Lacon Bank
C. O. Pogemiller
Mothers Honored by Daughters of Isabella
The Daughters of Isabella held their annual Mother's day supper at the club rooms on Monday evening May 22. Mothers of members were honored guests with about seventy five present including members and guests. A sumptuous supper was served followed by an entertaining program of musical numbers dances and readings including sketches The Story of Life which were thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
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Daughters of
St. Mary's School Play Set For May 30 at Henry Gym
St Marys students prepare a three act entertainment with dancing and singing for May 30 at Henry gymnasium. Tickets priced at 35 cents are on sale from pupils or at the school.
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St. Mary’s School
Henry Gymnasium
St. Mary's School
Court Forces Illinois to Complete Chicago Sanitary Project
The U S Supreme Court orders Illinois to raise about 139 million dollars and complete the Chicago Sanitary District sewage plant by 1938 to cut Lake Michigan water diversions. Illinois must report by October 2, 1933, on progress and funding.
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Supreme Court of the United States
National Capitol
Illinois
Supreme Court
Chicago
Sanitary District of
Lake Michigan
Great Lake
Wis
Consin
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Illinois River
Illinois Valley
Great Lakes
United States
Magnolia Man Returns After 29 Years Away
Earl Kidd, a Magnolia native and former barber, comes home after 29 years missing. His wife died after his disappearance and his son, now in Peoria, once prompted a radio search. Kidd spent most of the years at sea and is 52, with his brother Lloyd Kidd serving as Magnolia village board president.
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Magnolia
Earl Kidd
Peoria
Kidd
Lloyd Kidd
Sign of the Cross at Henry Theatre This Week
The Cecil B. De Mille production Sign of the Cross comes to the Henry theatre this week with Friday Saturday and Sunday showings. The film portrays Christians persecuted under Nero and blends pathos light comedy and action in a grand entertainment likely to appeal to fans of high quality cinema.
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Henry Theatre
Cecil .B. DeMille
Caesar Nero
Car Overturns After Curve. Driver Escapes Injury
Horatio Hartley, driving south on route 29, failed to see a turn and the car ran off the road, overturning on its side. He escaped injury with only minor car damage to fenders and paint.
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Horatio Hartley
Water main burst disrupts supply near Duke's and Jackson's
Workmen repair a burst water main in the alley between Duke's Bros. and Jackson's Shoe Repair. The break shut off water to nearby businesses while crews perform repairs.
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Duke’ Bros
Jackson’s Shoe Repair Shop
Putnam County Couple Welcome Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs John Read of near Putnam announce the birth of a baby boy born at their home on Sunday May 15.
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John Read
Near
Putnam
Ithem
Toluca Man Assigned as Chief Clerk at Pontiac Reformatory
The governor's office announced on Saturday the appointment of Thomas H. O'Dea of Toluca as chief clerk at the state reformatory in Pontiac.
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Thomas H. O'Dea
Toluca
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Poppy Day Emphasizes Remembrance and Service
A World War memory drive calls Americans to wear the red poppy on Saturday May 27 to honor fallen heroes. The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute the flowers to support disabled veterans and orphans, urging citizens to uphold patriotic duty through sacrifice and service.
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America
France
American Legion Auxiliary
Saturdaay
City water declared safe to drink again
Mayor Hans A. Otto and Dr. T. C. Coggeshall say city water is fit for use after testing showed contamination from flood waters. Chlorinated lime was added to wells under board of health direction as the river receded, ending the boil-water advisory and easing reliance on local wells.
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Henry
Hans A. Otto
T. C. Coggeshall
City Board of Health
Leslie Klein
Board of Health
Central Park
Workmen Repair Streets This Week
City streets are being repaired by the streets and walks committee under city council direction. Holes in main thoroughfares are filled with fine sand and tar solution to bind and stabilize, improving driving conditions for motorists.
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The
Emergency farm loan funds available for farmers now
Emergency money for farmers is available under a special act signed by President Roosevelt on May 12. Sam Crabtree, secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan association covering Marshall and Putnam counties, explains loan terms: up to 5000 dollars, 13 years at 5 percent, interest only first three years, with annual or semi annual principal payments or full payoff anytime.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Sam Crabtree
National Farm ‘Loan Association
Marshall
Putnam
Crabtide
Everett M. Dirksen
Crabtree
Morgantheau
Federal Treasury Department
Federal
National Farm Loan Association
Land Bank
Marshall-Putnam
Peoria
Stark
Woodford
la Salle
la Rose
State investigates cost of river ferry at Henry
Engineer Fleming of the state highway department was ordered to study the cost of placing a ferry in operation across the Illinois river at Henry. A local committee led by CG A Woodfill Leo Klein John Fehring and Harry Zeigler met him in Ottawa to discuss the bridge project. Officials said the matter hinges on financing and that Springfield and Ottawa hearings confirmed the department is ready to proceed once funds are raised.
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Engineer Fleming
State Highway Department
Illinois River
Henry
CG. A. Woodfill
Leo Klein
John Fehring
Harry Zeigler
Fleming
Ottawa
Highway Department
Springfield
Henry tennis teams win in tri-county
The Henry girls’ tennis squads swept the tri-county event in Og Lesby. Eleanor Monier claimed the singles title 6-2 6-3 over Tonica, while Maxine Applegate and Helen Duke won the doubles 6-3 8-6 against Wenona. Boys’ singles saw Henry win one set 6-3 before Wenona took the next two 8-6 6-2. This marks Henry’s fourth straight year winning both titles.
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Henry
Oglesby
Eleanor Monier
Tonica
Maxine Applegate
Helen Duke
Wenona
Decoration Day at Putnam Cemetery Services
Decoration Day will be observed at Putnam cemetery on May 30 with a 10 a.m. program of music singing and a short talk by the Rev. H. G. Dusenberg of Herby. Everyone is invited to attend and help commemorate Memorial Day.
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Putnam
Putnam Cemetery
H. G. Dusenberry
Toulon Bank Granted Unrestricted Reopen Authority
State Auditor Edward J. Barrett announced that the State Bank of Toulon received authority to reopen on an unrestricted business basis. The filing confirms the bank is authorized to operate fully, with no specified limitations on its activities.
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Edward J., Barrett
State Bank of
Toulon
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