Five Candidates Launch Statewide Campaign Tour
The five candidates including Yetes Rowe Vernon Nickell and others begin campaign events across the state. William G Stratton seeks reelection as state public instruction leader. The schedule spans days with multiple speaking events in Yorkville Hennepin and Putnam County planning visits at 10 pm and 3 pm time slots and court-house stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candiweek
Iwill Tomn
Cairo
Forest
Downstate
Illi
Camsg
Are ‘Yetes Rowe
Can Smuret
Vernon
Nickell
Statent of
William G. Stratton
Canr
Putnam Counfrdiay
Yorkville
Court House
Hennepin
Ember
Rites Friday for Howard Delsher of Peoria Death Notice
Howard Delsher, 61, of Peoria, died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, two sons Robert and Richard, a sister Nan Whitby, brother Clyde, cousins Mrs. Heininger and Mrs. Ryder, and a niece Mrs. Ernest er. Services Friday morning at the Funeral Home with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Peoria
Henry
Bradford
Ofa
Fors Haddon
Kissinger
Delsher
Robert
Nan Whitby
Clyde F Aurora
Henry Cons
Funeral Home
Richard
Luella Haddon
Howard Delsher
Ryder
Services for Mrs Carroll Held at Local Church
Funeral services are scheduled at a local church for Mrs. Carroll, who died after months of infirmities. Fr H B Causey will lead prayers and a funeral home will arrange interment at St Joseph's Parish. The obituary notice appears in this edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam_ Barry
Henry
H. B. Causey
St. Joseph's Parish
As Official Boosts The Fair Agricultural Fairs Grow
The piece highlights Illinois agricultural fairs like Marshall Putnam as vital for education and recreation. It notes 76 fairs scheduled this year, compares attendance with 1945, praises state support from Governor Green and Agriculture Commissioner Bertrand, and projects larger premiums and continued county fair growth postwar.
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Putnam
Marshall - Putnam
Dwight_H. Green
Arnold
Pr. Bérison
Liectst
Agriculture
Ilinois
Illinois State Department of “Agriculure
Marshall-Putnam
Marshall-Putnam Fair ‘Association
Forbes Foresees Severe Meat Shortage Ahead
Rank Forbes argues crop shortages from Henry hail storms threaten meat supply. He notes vast corn belt cattle numbers are being shipped or finished, predicts a future meat shortage unless production rises. He urges farmers to boost cattle feeding within margins and raise beef, pork, lamb, and mutton to meet world demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Corn Belt
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Chicago
Mrs Maude Holmes Visits John Ries Home This Saturday
Mrs Maude Holmes arrived from Chicago last Thursday evening to spend several days at the John Ries home and to be present on Saturday when 58 Memo Ries and Frank McNutt of Lacon are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Holmes
Chicago
John Ries
Memo Ries
Frank McNutt
Lacon
Mil wartime Chaplain Pritchard Visits Milwaukee
Lt Pritchard to visit Henry Presbyterian Church during 15 day furlough from Army chaplain service at Fort Pepperell Newfoundland. He arrived by army plane Sunday night and will stay with the Richard Finfgelds until returning to Milwaukee Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Pritchard
Henry Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Ft. Pepperell
Newfoundland
Presbyterian Church
Richard Finfgeld
Stock Market Runs Down Amid Turbulent Tuesday
The New York market sagged this Tuesday as prime stocks fell sharply despite buoyant long term prospects. Traders faced heavy order flow and uncertainty over capacity, with officials noting no single factor driving the sell-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teachers Hear Eapable State At Varna Institute
Teachers from Putnam and surrounding counties attended the annual Varna Institute directed by Superintendent Kennedy and Swanson. Lectures by Dr A H Landine and others covered teaching qualities, calmness for efficiency, and library services via a bookmobile for rural districts.
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Henry
Wars
Putnam
Varna
Superin LL M Kennedy
Putnam Co. W
Swanson
Ofllinois
Illinois
Shetter
Fecine
Rysinecavete
A. H. Landine
Thormburn
Baie
Eagle
Lauchner
Chicago
Nalsh Muree
Baronet
Cary ‘Robards
Pethe
Coun
Kennedy
Tenant on Alden Snyder Farm Gored by Bull
Keith Long, 44, a tenant on the Alden Snyder farm near Farmington Ill, was gored by a bull while bringing cows from a pasture. He died from injuries after being rushed to Canton Hospital. Services for Long were held Tuesday at the Church of the Brethren in Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Long
Farmington
Ill
Long
Jones
Canton Hospital
Church of the Brethren
Astoria
Alden
Clark Ball
Henry
Whitefield
Toulon
Farmingon
New Bookmobile Begins First Rounds in Marshall County
A new state bookmobile unit, under Illinois State Librarian Robert M. Orr, starts its first rounds in Marshall County and nearby Putnam, Peoria, and Woodford. The schedule lists arrival times at Crow Creek Garfield Maple Grove and other schools as part of a county library program.
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Marshall County
Wes
Robert M. Orr
Layaaslatant
Marshall
Putnam
Peoria
Woodford
Coun
Plese
Swanson
Couny
Wedsenden
Crow Creek
Egarfield
Maple Grove
Illinois
Reunion of Brown Run Sensel Pupils at Henry Waterworks Park
A Sunday reunion of Brown Run Sensel pupils and teachers took place at Waterworks Park in Henry on September 1. Highlights included a noon picnic and renewed acquaintances with former classmates and staff from across the state. Mrs Clare Writing and Miss Mossville were honored alumni linked to long District service. organizers elected Walter Broaddus secretary and Joseph Stadel to plan next year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
Clare
Song
Mossvile
Wes
Waterworks Park
Neek
Wok P
Walter Broaddus
Joseph Stadel
Stadel
Ong takes second in National Air Races at Cleveland
William A. Ong of Kansas City Missouri finished second in the Sehble trophy event for 15000 at the National Air Races in Cleveland Ohio. He averaged 345.867 mph over 280 miles while winner Dale B. Fulton of Washington DC topped 352.781 mph. Mrs Ong accompanied him, then returned to Chicago by car.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William A. Ong
Kansas City
Dale B. Fulton
Washington, D. C
Ong
Esther Hunter
Chicago
New York
al Og Pein Sendy
Oeay
Tisday
Alden
Lloyd
Hunter
Griggeville
Macobd
Munter
Jud Ong
Rose Accepts Henry Soil Conservation Post with Family
Ernest Rose, a conservationist with 11 years at Peelsender, moved with wife and two sons Philip and Terry to Henry to take the Putnam Soil Conservation office. He previously lived in Car roll County and served as conservationist there, purchasing the Knappenberger house on Edward Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rose
Henry
Eee Rose
Putnam‘ Soil Conservation Office
Philip
Terry
Henry Henry Grade School Opens for 1946-47 Year
Henry Grade School opened for the 1946 1947 school year on Tuesday with Howard Roth returning as principal for a third year. Most faculty are back, Mary Downey resumes first grade, and class sizes range from 15 to 30 students across grades two through eight. New pupils include Joan DeBolt Athryn Thomason and Susan Pearson, with Mrs. Ziegler assisting as room teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grade School
Ita
Howard Roth
Henry
Venona
Posi‘tion
Margaret Connelley
Mary” Downey
Donald
Ziegler
Creminder
Helien
Republicans to Open Headquarters at Marshall Putnam Fair
The Republican county central committee of Marshall County will establish a headquarters booth at the fair grounds next week. District and county candidates will use the booth as their headquarters and party workers will be present at all times. The public is invited to visit and meet candidates for district and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County
Central Committee
Marshall County
Marshall
Putnam
Henry
Henry Lady Receives Third Finnish Letter Of Gratitude
Mrs. Joseph Kraus, a donor aiding Finnish relief, received a third letter of thanks from recipients overseas. The message, translated from Finnish, expresses gratitude for the aid and notes a wife and children, conveying deep appreciation for the United States' efforts helping the Finnish people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Finland
Joseph Kraus
Eeipilak
Chicago
Kraus
Ernestine Marshall
Mra
Jose
United States
Eieo Vuorluen
Girl Scouts Resume Meetings in Henry County
The Henry Girl Scouts renew activities after August vacation. The Intermediate troop led by Mrs. Everett Henking replaces Mrs. Ash with Mrs. Hamlin Graves assisting. The Senior troop meets Thursday at 4 pm with Miss Frances Mannetffel succeeding Mrs. Kelly. Brownie troops run Saturday. Mrs Burton’s from 1:30 to 3:30 and Mrs Tully’s from 3 to 5.
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Girl Scouts
Henry Girl Scouts
Joseph
Ash
Everett Henkins
Hamlin Graves
Henking
Frances" Mannetffel
Mra-bee—Kelly
Three Lacon Boys Enlist in United States Army
Harold W. Baldwin William Nevitt and Ernest T. McCall all of Lacon were accepted for enlistment in the United States Army at Peoria on Tuesday September 3. They joined the group of men entering the army at the Peoria recruiting office, setting a new record for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Baldwin
William —. Nevitt
Ernest T. McCall
Lacon
United States Army
Peoria
Poe
Advertising at Marshall Pettawa Fair Grounds
The infield fence near the amphitheater displays advertisements visible to all patrons. New signs for Park L. McAlister, Onry Farm Company, Henry Motor Company, Duke Brothers, A C Lindbloom Funeral Service, and Paul A Snow agency have appeared recently. Hagaces remain. contact Monier, secretary of the fair association, at the grounds to rent a space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park L. McAlister
Sheriff
Onry Farm — Y— Company
Henry Motor Companys
Duke
Brothers, A. C
Lindbloom
Paul’ A. Snow
Plowing Contest Draws Local Farmers and Winners
The first of its kind event organized by Marshall Putnam County featured George W Warmer as a top placer and Ball of Toluca winning the main prize. Other contestants received consolation prizes as sponsors from local machinery dealers supported the event. Ball plans to compete in the state contest in Gibson City Ford County.
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Poe Uteke
Illinois State Department of Agriculture
Illnoiss
George W. Warmer
Hentepin
Bsby
Ceountl J
Itcwas
I. Hager
Henry
Ares
Ball
Flying Farmers of America
Tuesaday
Fay
Toluca
Gibson City
Ford County
Marshall-Putnam Counties
Tare
Kroger President Visits Henry Store in Cincinnati Area
Joseph Hall of Cincinnati Ohio president of Kroger Grocery Company visited Kroger stores in Henry last Thursday. He was accompanied by another company official and hoped to meet the local manager and staff. He expressed pleasure with conditions at the Henry store during his surprise tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hall
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kroger ~ Grocery Company
Kroger
Henry
Hall
Scoutmaster Harley Garren Leads local troop event
Harley Garren proprietor of the Peoples Restaurant volunteers as scoutmaster of Henry-Troop 43. He invites Scouts and new boys to a meeting Monday night at 7 30 at the Scout tail-in-the-WWel building corner of Main and Front Streets. Garren is an Eagle Scout with Senute training at Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Garren
Peoples Restaurant
Henry
wWeln
Front
Garrengz
Eanty Senue
Elmwood
Visitors call on local families after reunion
On Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs Frank V Kapraun Betty and Richard of Benson visited at the Frank Kapraun home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hellige of Peru called on Mrs Clark Ball and the Orval Balls Sunday afternoon following a Brown Run school reunion which they had attended at Waterworks Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
V.' Kapraun
Betty
Richard
Benson
Frank Kapraun
Joseph Hellige
Peru
Clark
Orval
Brown Run
Waterworks Park
Marshall Putnam Fair opens its 25th anniversary season
The Marshall Putnam Fair Association marks its 25th anniversary with a four day event at the fair grounds west of town. Officials promise record livestock entries, expanded premiums, and a stronger racing program despite weather setbacks and storm damage repaired before opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam
Fair Association
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Mrs. Carroll
Lone
M. Ziegier
R.T.C
A. Jacobs
A. PO
Menied E Marsh Cna
Halsey Monter
Ba Hane Eegani
Ben McAllister
Central
Ilinois Ta’ Association
William
Axdne
Ray A. Dillinger
State
Department of Agriculture
Rank Forbes
Cornell
Andissouri
O.P.A
C.P.A
Bert Wimner
Clarence ‘Schneider
Alden Snyder
Louis Engelbrecht
Ray Stange
Champaign
Wat
Henry Enry
Ory Cee
Kroger Company
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Harry Bay
Bay of Pearis
Praculaih
Tub” Orvison
Fair Ground
Mary, Steele
Appel
O Wenona
Steele
Hag
Rey
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