Assembly sessions loom over Illinois in bitter political clash
The piece describes looming Illinois Assembly sessions with fierce party battles. It notes Horner’s weakened administration facing defection and Roosevelt administration indifference, while Democrats push unemployment relief, a liquor control law, and tax reform amid internal tensions. It cites Dunham’s appointment and party maneuvering by Pat Nash and Al Horan to rally lawmakers.
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Assembly
Illinois
Horner
Roosevelt
Cook County
Chicago
Kelly
Robert J. Dunham
State
Edward J. Ryerson
Work Relief Division
State Commission
County Welfare Bureau
Democratic County Board
Pat Nash
al Horan
Springfield
Wheat committees elected last week in Marshall and Putnam
The wheat committee for the territory west of the river in Marshall and Putnam counties met on September 18. William Downey of Putnam was elected director to the county board. Elmer Hunt of Henry and William Kehlenbach of Chillicothe were chosen as committee men. At a later meeting on September 20 Bumgarner of McNabb was elected director and Joel Hopkins Granville and Charles Wier of Lacon became committeemen. One hundred twenty five farmers applied for wheat contracts totaling 15000 bushels. The final date for applications is September 25 set by the U S department of agriculture. County directors will meet October 2 to organize and select the allotment committee.
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Marshall
Putnam
William Downey
Elmer Hunt
Henry
William Kehlenbach
Chillicothe
John
Joel Hopkins
Granville
Charles ,Wier
Lacon
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Peoria County Farm Bureau
Unemployment Relief Costs Rise Amid Fewer Recipients
In Cook county unemployment relief rolls fell from 170000 in July to 150000 in August. Relief costs rose from 4307000 to 4650000 dollars as warm weather and no coal persisted. Cost per case increased from 25.83 to 31.00 dollars. An Illinois commission response cited workers' time to assist clients in obtaining funds from relatives. Executive secretary Wilfred S. Reynolds noted relief load dropped faster than employment.
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Washington
Cook County
Illinois
Relief Commission
Chicago
Wilfred S. Reynolds
Jurors Chosen For Fall Court Terms In Marshall County
Grand and petit jurors for Marshall county October term circuit court named for Lacon and surrounding townships. The list covers Lacon, Roberts, Hopewell, Bell Plain, Whitefield, La Prairie, Steuben, Richland, Bennington, Saratoga, Elmer Cain, and others with named individuals. Putnam county also lists grand and petit jurors for the October term with township分itions.
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Marshall County Circuit Court
Lacon
Charles Long
M. J. McCasson
Roberts
Lawrence Palm
Julius Otto
Evans
Louis Wright
Joe Haugens
Hopewell
Louis Glunz
Bennington
Joseph Maccone
Raymond Krull
Bell Plain
Frank Hall
William Hoppee
Henry
H. G. Dusenberry
Charles Hofer
Whitefield
Ely
Eugene Rowe
Saratoga
Mike O’brien
Elmer Cain
Richland
Harry Raffins
Henry Krueger
la Prairie
Ora Upton
John Avidson
Steuben
Ola G. Hunt
Andrew Calder
Marshall County
William Babington
Carl Kincaid
Fred Nelson
Ernest Kaatz
Bruce Kitts
Thomas J. DeBolt
Erwin Schoof
Bell
Plain
Raymond Thies
Alphonso Barrett
Fishing Off Lock Wall Remains Local Favorite Spot
River waters near the lock wall draw many anglers as Dots and Crappies top the catch this summer. Thousands of fish have been taken, and enthusiasm grows that river pollution is decreasing and Illinois sport fishing is rebounding for next year.
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West
Auto crash suit filed for 20000 in Marshall County
Robert Zimmer sues Walter and Vivian Kunkle of Richland in Marshall County Circuit Court seeking 20000 damages for injuries allegedly from an automobile collision on August 24 1932 at Third and High streets in Lacon. Only the declaration and praecipe were filed.
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Marshall
Third and
High Streets
Lacon
Marshall County
Robert, Zimmer
Walter Kunkle
Vivian Kunkle
Richland
Ten Cent Toll Implemented On Henry Ferry
Henry ferry introduces a ten cent crossing toll starting Sunday October 1 per city officials led by Mayor Hans A Otto. State highway department approval secured earlier, with the city now covering ferry rental costs and operating hours to continue 24 hours daily. Return tickets redeemable on the return trip, tourists or one way travelers gain no benefit.
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Hans A. Otto
State Highway Department
Strawn Family Reunion Held at Lacon Sunday
The annual Strawn reunion of Col. John Strawn descendants gathered about 80 people at the Lacon Country Club. Officers chosen for next year include Mabel Thompson Potts president Helen Strawn Zuleger vice president Inez Thomas Held secretary and Nellie Thompson treasurer. Out of town attendees included George Strawn Ardmore Oklahoma E T Fisher Chicago Ivy Knight Waukegan Mat Barkow Clarence Ringler Gibson City Myrtle Strawn Springfield and F Wilson Evanston.
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Strawn
John Strawn
Lacon
Lacon Country Club
Mabel Thompson Potts
Helen Strawn Zuleger
Inez Thomas Held
Nellie Thompson
George Strawn
Ardmore
Okla
E. T. Fisher
Chicago
Ivy Knight
Waukegan
Mat Barkow
Clarence Ringler
Gibson City
Myrtle Strawn
Springfield
F. Wilson
Evanston
Legion Officers Installed At Henry Post 323
C A Phillips county commander of the Marshall county Legion installs newly elected officers of Henry post No 323 for 1934. Installed are C C Pagemiller commander Harold Burlington vice commander Jesse C Stringer adjutant Ben Hauber finance officer Albert Halbleib sergeant at arms J B Chapman chaplain and Charles P Green service officer.
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C. A. Phillips
Marshall County Legion Organization
Henry Post No
American Legion
American Legion Club
C. C. Pagemiller
Harold Bullington
Jesse C. Stringer
Ben .H. Hauber
Albert Halbleib
J.B. Chapman
Chapain
Charles P. Green
Burglars Take $600 in Tou Lon Clothing Store Loot
Burglars forced entry into the John Colwell clothing store in Tou Lon early Wednesday and escaped with merchandise valued at 600 dollars. The loot included 32 overcoats 7 dozen ties and other items. The night watchman Bert Smith saw the area around 4 am suggesting the time of burglary after he passed the store. Entry was gained by breaking the front door lock.
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John Colwell
Toulon
Bert Smith
Orpha Phillips Performs in Ottawa Amateur Recital
The Ottawa Amateur Musical Club hosted its annual guest tea at Mrs. Mary Peck’s home on Pearl Street. Organist Orpha Phillips and contralto Mrs. Vivian Margaret performed, accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Thebel from Peoria. The club marks its 45th year with members from Ottawa and nearby towns.
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Ottawa
Mary Peck
Pearl Street
Orpha Phillips
Vivian ‘Margaret
Margaret
Thebel
Peoria
New Floor Put Down at Blue Ribbon Cafe
A new floor has been laid in the Blue Ribbon Cafe on Edwards street and the fixtures and equipment moved to the opposite side of the room.
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Blue Ribbon Cafe
Blue Ribbon
Edwards Street
Mass Meeting For Depositors Tomorrow Night Announced
Depositors of the First Henry National Bank are invited to a general meeting Friday evening at the Knights of Columbus rooms in the Henry building. Committee members signaled by Walter S. Harrison and others urge depositors to attend to clear up bank status amid rumors of receivership and conflicting reports from officials and lawmakers.
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First Henry’ National Bank
Walter S. Harrison
Knights of Columbus
Henry National Building
Myr. Harrison
Ed. Quinn
Mark Kays
Henry Merdian
William Downey
Everett M. Dirksen
Pekin
William—H.—Deiterich
Beardstown
Col
R. R. Wallace
Peru
Wallace
Adolph Wirtz
First Henry National
Henry
Chicago
Comptroller of Currency
Washington
Wirtz
Walter C. Overbeck
Leland
Sycamore
Ill
Henry Bank
Abe Klein
Co R Harr Former Henry Resident Dies in Peoria
Chauncey R Harr 62 of 100 North Maplewood Peoria died at home Wednesday morning at 6 45 He had sold for Globe Casket Kalamazoo MI for 23 years and earlier worked for Peoria Casket and Peoria Lounge and Mattress He was born July 11 1871 at Henry IL and married Anna J Zajic August 5 1902 Survived by widow a brother Harry A Harr of Peoria and several sisters Funeral 2 PM Friday Milton mortuary Peoria with Dr B G Carpenter officiating burial Parkview cemetery Peoria
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R. Harr
Henry
Peoria
Chauncey R
Harr
North
Maplewood ‘Avenue
Globe Casket Company
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Old Peoria Casket Company
Peoria Lounge and Mattress Company
Henry, Ill
Robert
Mary Hart
Anna J. Zajic
Creston
Harry A. Harr
Minnie.Freeman
Mason City
Ill
Ella Anderson
Phoenix
Ariz
Elizabeth Gooch
Bellflower
Laura Colwell
Chicago
Milton Mortuary
B._G. Carpenter
Parkview Cemetery
Miss Delilah Hubert and Ralph Merdian Wed
Miss Delilah Hubert and Ralph Merdian were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church in Peoria at 11 o clock last Wednesday morning. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hubert, has been manager at the Peoria Creamery station here. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Merdian of LaMoille, Illinois, and has worked in farming. They will reside in Henry.
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Delilah Hubert
Ralph Merdian
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peoria
WM. Briggs
John Hubert
Peoria Creamery Compan
Joe Mercian
LaMoille, Il
Henry
Magnolia Grange Booster Night Planned for Saturday
Magnolia Grange invites neighbors to its Booster Night on Saturday September 30 at 8 oclock at the hall near McNabb. The event showcases Grange ideals and service as Grangers nationwide share the organization’s aims with farmers and friends. Committees organize the program to ensure a memorable night of feast and fellowship.
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Magnolia Grange
McNabb
United States
Grange
Baby girl born Saturday at Henry Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kuhn of Chicago Sinnobnee Ue birth of a baby girl born Saturday morning at Henry hospital. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Coggeshall and Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Coggeshall of this city are the maternal grandparents.
Putnam County Library Tour Scheduled for October 7
The State Federation of Home Bureau sponsors a Putnam county library tour on Saturday October 7 beginning at 11 a m at Magnolia county library. The Swaney campus stops at 1 15 p m include a basket dinner and coffee served by the P T A with a program featuring readings music and remarks. Afterward the group visits Granville McNabb Hennepin and Putnam branches inviting book lovers to share in better family reading.
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State Federation of Home ‘Bureau
Sof
Putnam County
Magnolia County
Swaney
America
C. J. Elliott
Streator
George Mathis
Dorothy Olson
A. A. Rodgers
Magnolia
Margaret Powell
McNabb
Avina May Price
Granville
Hennepin
Putnam
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Death of Mrs Harriett Smith at 83 in Norwood Park
Mrs Harriett Smith widow of A B Smith of this city died Monday at 1 pm at her Norwood Park home near Chicago. She aged 83 had fallen and broken a hip a month earlier and developed pneumonia while bedfast. Funeral at 2 pm today at the Presbyterian church Norwood Park. Her son A B Smith and relatives will attend from Henry and other locals.
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Harriett &.Smith
A.B. Smith
Norwood Park
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Smith
Henry
Renny
Norwood Rn
A. B. Smith
John
Orr
Three Apply for Putnam Post Office Postmaster Job
Three applicants wrote the examination for postmaster at the Putnam post office last week under Wayne Hupp of the civil service commission. Final appointment will be made from the Postmaster General in Washington after grading the exam performances.
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Putnam Post
Wayne Hupp
Civil Service Commission
Henry Post
Farley
Washington
Mrs Frank E Smith of Quaker Lane Community Dies
Mrs Frank E Smith longtime resident of the Quaker Lane Community died after months of ill health. She underwent thyroid surgery at St Joseph's Hospital on Sept 18 and died Sept 28. Funeral was Sept 25 at the home of Mrs Laura W Smith with Eastern Star rites. she was active in the Grange PTAs Home Bureau and other groups. She was born Nov 12 1869 in Magnolia and married Frank E Smith Jan 1 1895. survived by husband and many relatives and friends.
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Laura W. Smith
the Order
Mary Massie
Tudie
John
Magnolia
Magnolia High School
Varna
Gardner
Wenona
Frank E. Smith
Henry
Béatrice
Grange
Home Bureau
Sunday School
Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
White Shrine of
Peru
Eastern Star and White Shrine
la Salle
Ottawa
Tonica
Lostant
Venona
Rutland
Bloomington
Orville Barrick
Pekin
A. O. Towns
Reddick
C. B.flitcraft
Oak Park
Burdette Griffith
Dewey
Ralph W.french
Springfield
Magnolia Couple Wed On Thursday
Marion K. Hall and Miss Lois Lee were married last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the M. E. parsonage in Magnolia by Rev. Austin A. Rodgers. The bride is the eldest daughter of O. M. Lee and a Magnolia Town ship high school graduate of 1933. The groom, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hull, is a 1928 M. T. H. S. graduate who spent two years in Chicago with Majestic Radio and now runs a grocery and meat business on East Main. The couple will live with the groom’s parents on North Main Street.
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Marion K. Hall
Lois Lee
M. E. Parsonage
Magnolia
Austin A. Rodgers
Orrell Hall
O. M. Lee
Magnolia Township High School
George Hull
Chicago
Majestic Radio Company
East Main
North Main Street
Robins Appear in Large Numbers on Southward Flight
Robins swarm Central Park signaling southward migration and hinting at a long winter. Weather observers debate whether dry summer in the north prompted earlier movement while rain falls most days this week.
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Central Park
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Circuit Court of
Granville Township
Roman_ Siekierka
Henry Naumann
William McGonnigal
Clarence Franceway
Charles Fiedler
Leo Janusick
Magnolia Township
Dawson Glenn Jr
W. D. Cameron
Charles Johnston
Ed. Gunn
Leo Bogner
Harold Mills
Hennepin Township
John Brandstarter
Roland Hamm
Edward Reynolds
Frank Schammel
Lee Smith
Lyle E. Morine
Frank Kuhne
Senachwine
David Sipe
Emmett Finnegan
Charles O. Read
L. L. Scaggs
Petit
Sam_Ellena
J. R. Cox,Jr
Matt Shevakas, Jr
Clarence Tullis
George Donalison
George Proffit
Arthur Vietinghoff
John Wallin
John Konneck
John Romani
Mike Duros
Fred Koehler
Guy Davis
Frank John- Barthur Westerlund
Conrad Kessler
Henry Simpson
Arnold Roesch
Harry Marshall
Julius Johnson
Charles Zenor
Pharos Brown
J. H. Edwards
Alfred Morine
Amos Deininger
Maynard Condit
Earl Wherry
Dale Wright
John Lefman
Guy R. French
Henry Ferry
Legion
Henry Hospital
Putnam CO
Putnam Post Office
F. E. Smith
Quaker
Lane
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