Henry wins county tournament in memorable Lacon finale
Marshall County high schools held two division basketball tourneys in Lacon with Toluca Henry Wenona La Rose Sparland and Varna among participants. Henry's junior and senior teams clinched titles after close games and a midcourt riot curtailed the Toluca Henry final, granting Henry both championships.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Toluca
Wenona
Varna
Sparland
Henry
la Rose
Venona
Campbell
Gibbs
Doyle
Creabil
Ball
Merdian
Dixon
Benny
District Tournament at La Salle promises hard roads clash
La Salle district tournament eyes a crowded field with nineteen teams, led by Streator Mendota La Salle-Peru and others. debate grows over state road funding as Illinois lags on hard road construction while residents demand action and criticise costly contracts.
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LA Illinois
Salle
la Salle
Streator
la Salle-Peru
Mendota High
Mendota High School
Depue
Granville
Marseilles
Henry
Swaney High School
Lestant
Toluca
Leland
la Moille
Manlius
Ohio
Colorado
California
Wiscasin
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Grand Old State
Springfield
County contest in doubt over Toluca meeting place
After Friday night incident a question arises whether the annual county contest will be held at Toluca this year. Strong opposition grows with several schools signaling nonparticipation if Toluca hosts, risking the sport’s future.
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Toluca
Letter from Peter Newhalf en route south from St Petersburg
Peter Newhalf writes from St Petersburg Florida that he and Mr George Burt will travel March 10 to the Atlantic coast stopping in Orlando Tillman Daytona Beach and Chattanooga to visit friends and historic parks. He notes a delightful trip with Mr Sterrett in a Studebaker through Pinellas citrus groves and asks to mail the paper to Henry P.O. until they return home about April 1.
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George Burt
St. Petersburg
Atlantic Coast
Orlando
Tillman
Wm. Knecht
Daytona
Daytona Beach
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chicamauga
Lookout Mountain
Henry P. 0
Peter Newhalfen
Surprise Party for Mrs Salisbury at Saratoga M E Church
On February 23 more than sixty Saratoga M E Church members and friends surprised Mrs Charles Salisbury with an evening of games contests and prizes. Refreshments followed and Rev Kennedy on behalf of the church and S S presented her a purse for faithfulness at the piano.
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Saratoga M. E
Charles Salisbury
Herbert Doyle
Arno Reinbeck
Woman's Club Meeting Adorns Tolstoi Sketch and Readings
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. T. C. Coggshall's home with two new members Mrs. Josephine Kern and Mrs. Freda Klein. Bella Evans led the philanthrop y and reform department as the group discussed Count Leo Tolstoi including his works The Cossacks Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Mrs. Bernice Green presented a Tolstoi sketch and Mrs. Elmer Rollins played Victrola music then Enid Case offered two readings The Courtin and a pianolo g Sorter Miss You. refreshments followed the sociable gathering.
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T. C. Coggshall
S. L. Clift
Bella Evans
Josephine Kern
Freda Klein
Leo Tolstoi
Bernice Green
Elmer Rollins
Count Tolstoi
Russia
Siberia
Enid Case
Rollins
Lookout Mountain W R C No 2 Holds March Session
Regular session held Saturday March 5 with good attendance despite bad weather. Two candidates Mrs Hoa Hupp and Mrs Mary Winship were initiated. Mrs Dora Halbleib was reinstated. Welcomed into the corps. Members regret illness of Mrs John Parker and Mrs Bruce Wilson and wish them a speedy recovery. Alice B Gilpin, press correspondent.
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Lookout Mountain
Hoa Hupp
Mary Winship
Dora Halbleib
John Parker
Bruce Wilson
Alice B. Gilpin
Card of Appreciation for Flowers Sent
Mrs. Sarah Wilson expresses thanks to the Methodist Aid and the Relief Corps ladies for the beautiful flowers sent. She appreciates them greatly and signs with gratitude.
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Methodist
Relief Corps
Sarah Wilson
Degree team confers second degree at Sparland lodge
Marshall Lodge No. 63 I O O F sent a degree team to Sparland last Monday to confer the Second degree on five candidates for Clayton Lodge No. 22 and one from Lacon Lodge No. 88. The ceremony impressed with humanity lessons, followed by Third degree reopening and a social luncheon. Guests praised the evening and look forward to a district meet.
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Marshall Lodge No
Sparland
Clayton Lodge No
Lacon Lodge No
Brothers of
Primary Election Brief With Mixed Local Returns
In three wards the March 8 primary drew little interest with a total of 81 votes. Mayoral leaders were George Pace and Edwin Kane, with Pace leading in two wards. Local offices such as clerk Hans Otto treasurer Albert Ertle and aldermen in each ward show narrow margins and notable women participation in some races. A lightning fire at Peter Kuhne’s barn caused major loss, and relief is sought. Community notices include upcoming W C T U and WMU meetings and a St Patrick’s supper rescheduled for March 18. Read the Henry Republican for $2 a year.
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George Pace
Elias Wright
Eewin Kane
Hans Otto
Walter’ Cook
Otto
Albert E. Ertle
J.L. Jones
Prile
Charles Green
Fehring
Third Ward
Eling Wright
Edwin Kane
Wright
Kane
Albert Ertle
John Ford
Elmer Haines
Ford
Haines
Potter
Green
Cleck
Albert EH. Ertle
Charles Dille
John Fehring
Judson Ong
Charles Jones
Peter Kuhne
Kuhne
A Letter From France From Jessie Crissy in Tours France
Jessie Buck Crissy writes from Tours France to Miss Maria Davis recalling life in Henry prior to emigration. She recounts two sons in the U S Army, one killed in California, and her separation from husband and youngest son. She notes time in Paris and Soissons with Army duties and hopes to return to the United States in spring.
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Jessie Buck Crissy
France
Maria Davis
Henry
West Point
California
Joliet
U. S. Army
Tours
U. S. of A
Dana
Army Air Service
Paris
Soissons
Cathedral
Louvre
Maria
Jessie
Crissy
Public utility stock ownership surges in Illinois
A Illinois study shows over 400000 residents own electric gas electric railway and telephone stocks. On Armistice Day 275000 owned utilities, now nearly doubled. Commonwealth Edison rose from 6838 holders to around 28000, Public Service Company of Northern Illinois from 2445 to over 13000.
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Illinois
Illinois Committee On Utility Information
Commonwealth Edison Company of Chicago
Public Service Company of
Northern Ilnois
Township High School Closes For Tournament At Lacon
Public school shut Thursday and Friday last week for a tournament at Lacon. Monday storm caused many absences and tardiness. Miss Mathew stayed at her Bloomington home over the weekend. Mr. Bass of Curtis Publishing visited Wednesday afternoon. Forrest Lutes left school to work on the farm. The dressmaking class began gingham dresses.
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Township High _ School
Lacon
Miss Mathew
Bloomington
Bass
Curtis Publishing Company
Forrest Lutes
William Bradshaw Dies at 67 After Long Tuberculosis Suffering
Mrs. Sam Chesney traveled to Chambersburg Pike County Illinois to be with her father William Bradshaw at his bedside. He died February 28 after years of tuberculosis at age 67. Burial occurred March 2 in the family cemetery of his hometown as Mr Chesney and daughter Judith attended the funeral.
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Sam Chesney
Chambersburg
Pike Count
William Bradshaw
Henry Township Sunday School Convention at Christian Church
Henry Township Sunday School Convention meets at the Christian Church next Sunday March 13 with afternoon 2 30 long service led by Miss Gretchen Schiffbauer and Mrs Geo Helper Words of Greeting by Hans Otto and association officers. Evening program 7 30 features orchestra solo devotions junior primary work and Sunday School work in China by Rev Paul L Corbin. Election of officers and reports headline the agenda with collection and benediction.
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Gretchen Schiffbauer
Geo
Hans Otto
Bible School
H. G. Dusenberry
Harriett Evans
W. J. Carpenter
Frances Segraves
Wm. Merritt
J. A. Williams
M. P. Lechland
Varna
Geraldine Richmond
St Johns Church Lenten Schedule and Preacher Notes
The Rev Father Cooper leads Thursday prayer and sermon on March 10 at 7 30 pm and Friday Holy Communion March 11 at 7 30 pm. Confessions March 12 7 8 pm. Sunday March 13 the V Sunday in Lent Holy Communion 8 30 am Sunday School 9 45 am and Holy Eucharist and sermon 11 am. Thursday March 17 Saint Patrick prayer and sermon at 7 30 pm delivered by Rev Father Simms of St Pauls La Salle.
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Father Cooper
St. Patrick
Father Simms
St. Paul's
la Salle
Pre Easter Services At First Christian Church Begin March 20
The First Christian Church announces Pre Easter Services starting March 20 and continuing nightly for a week. All members urged to attend every service. Public invited to hear the church’s Scriptural and Historical position discussed with high quality vocal and instrumental music. Remember the date March 20.
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First Christian Church
Persistent Effort to Drive Spiritual Joy Sermon Preview
At Presbyterian Church Pastor H G Dusenberry says success in any calling requires industry coupled with determination. Next Sabbath at eleven a.m. the sermon will focus on Persistent Spiritual Efforts, preceded by Sunday school at 9 45. No evening service due to the Township Sunday School Convention.
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H. G. Dusenberry
Methodist Chimes Next Sunday Sermon Preview
A note from M. B. Van Leer invites readers to attend Sunday morning worship and a Sunday night service at the Christian church. The message emphasizes seeking light through Sunday Schools and sharing love for God over fear.
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Christian Church
van Leer
St Josephs Church Mass Times Listed
Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m. Weekday mass at 7:30 a m led by Rev M J Brennan pastor.
St Mary's Church Mass Times and Pastor
St Marys Church schedules Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m Vespers and benediction follow at 2 30 p m Sunday afternoon Weekday mass is at 8:00 o clock Rev A Schauer is the pastor
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A. Schauer
Ladies Aid meeting at Presbyterian church March 11
The Ladies Aid society plans its regular meeting next Wednesday afternoon March 11 at Mrs. Eli Wright’s home. Mrs. Lea Wright will assist in receiving guests.
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M. BE. Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Eli Wright
Lea Wright
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