Henry Rotary, PTA Sponsor Scout Group Aims 25 More Members
Henry Rotary Club past president Bruce Williams and Henry PTA leader Jon Sargent chair a community service committee training as Henry troop Scouts receive instructions. The group plans to add 25 members when school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Strain
Henry
Ronnie. Kofoid
Martin
Bob
Arthur Hippamaars DeWalt
Don
Henry Rotary Club
Bruce
Pausident
Henry, Pta
Orjon
Ina
Ae Sargent
Putnam and Marshall Counties Exceed Bond Quotas
County reports show Putnam and Marshall counties surpassing bond quotas with strong investor turnout. Citizens put substantial funds into Series E bonds during the recent drive, totaling around 128 988 dollars in Putnam and approximately 99 000 in Suegogee county, indicating solid support for the national savings program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Marshall
Tonight at the 4 H Fair features band and parade
The HH Fair ace leads the Band tonight at the Bureau County 4 H Fair in Princeton on Aug 4 with a 12 30 parade and grandstand concert. Twirlers will demonstrate as detasseling work continues in Pioneer and nearby areas amid bus transport for Henry Streator and Lacon workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central de Henry-Senath Wines
Marshall-Putnam
Bureau County
Princeton
Henry
Pioneer
Streator
Lacon
Leland Monier
Allon-Youth Rec Special Meet Plans An Epee Event
A youth recreation group announces a special meet featuring epee fencing. The occasion aims to showcase the new arrangements and attract participants for an upcoming affair centered on fencing and community engagement.
Henry Student Named For IAA Medical Aid
Henry teen Robert Ryder, 21, of Henry, is chosen among seven youths to gain medical school support from the Illinois Agricultural Association and Illinois State Medical Society. He will study at the University of Illinois Medical School this fall and plans to return to Marshall County to practice after training. The IAA is the statewide Farm Bureau group with 175000 farm family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry News- Republican
Ilinois Agricultural Association News Service
Robert Ryder
Henry
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Illinois
IAA
Medical Society
Ryder
Marshall County
Henry High School
Knox Colle
University of Illinois Medical School
Farm Bureau
Shull Brothers Push Into Major League Prospects
Dick Shull the 18 year old Lacon Woolen Millstaff pitcher has signed with the Cleveland Indians and reported to the Green Bay Bluejays of the Wisconsin State league for spring training. His older brother John Shull an infielder also shows strong pro prospects, with both hailed by local judges for their baseball timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Shull
Lacon Woolen Millstaff
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Green Bay
Wis
Bluejays
Shull
Cleveland
Lowpoint High School
Lacon Colts
Lacon Woolen Mill
Millers
Washington
Judes of ‘Baseball
Timber
The
Lacon
John Shull
John
Metamora High School
A. P. Shull
Low Point
Petitions Filed to Redraw County School Districts
A batch of petitions for changing school district boundaries has been filed in Marshall County Court. Hearings will occur in coming weeks. Plans include removing territory from Lacon Varna Mid County unit to district 91, from Lacon Varna to Toluca, and from Toluca to Minonk Dana. A proposed transfer from LaRose to Lacon Varna Mid County was withdrawn with court permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Marshall
Lacon-Varna Mid-County
Lacon-Varna
Toluca
Caterpillar Workers Accept 10-Cent Raise, Call Off Strike
After an all-night session Caterpillar Tractor Co workers reach an agreement with management and union reps. A 10 cent hourly raise, non-contributory pension, higher disability payments and improved medical program are granted. strike called off at 5 30 a m with federal conciliators present. The move cited wartime production needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Caterpillar
Mary Miller Wins Bradley Scholarship for 1950 1951
Mary Miller daughter of Ella Miller of Henry Henry-Sonachwine high school valedictorian earns a Bradley University scholarship valued at 160 dollars for 1950 1951. Renewal possible if she meets requirements. Miller, a gifted musician, plans to major in voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Hiss
Ella Miller
Henry
Henry-Sonachwine High School
Bradley University
Mary
Melissa Blythe Huckaeby S dies at 84 in Venona
Funeral services were held at Green Funeral Home for Melissa Blythe Huckaeby 84 of Venona born December 14 1865 at Donica Point New Jersey. She died July 29 after a two week illness at St Margaret’s hospital. Survived by son Cecil his wife Goldie daughter Mary Carson of Jacksonville Fla and several nieces and nephews. Burial in city cemetery with pallbearers LeRoy Prather Robert Schuyler Maurice Hodge William Goebel Merlo Thomas Richard Kapraun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Funeral Home
Wat
Melissa
Blythe
Ceci Huckaeby
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Henry
Rest Haven
Venona
Donica’ Point
The
Baptist Church
W. M. Huckneby
Cecil
Goldie
Mary Carson
Jacksonville
Fla
Halbleib Orchards Plan Educational Soil Meetings
Halbleib Orchards of McNabb will host educational sessions on soil fertility and health on Aug 7 and 8 inviting the public. Dr Royal Lee from Milwaukee speaks Aug 7 on The Price of Health, with Rev Hen Retzek of Melrose presenting True Soil Conservation on Aug 8, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm, soil samples welcome for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbleib Orchards
McNabb
Halbleibs
Ernest
Halblesh
Royal Lee
D.D.S
Lee Foundation
Nutritional Research
Milwaukee
Wis
Lee
Halbfield
Hen Retzek
Melrose
Minn
Retzek
Harvard University
Mr. Halbleib
Wenona Girl Burns From Paraffin Fire At Home
Marie Smith seventeen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Smith owners of the Wenona Cup board restaurant is convalescing from second degree burns to her face hands and arms suffered Friday night while working in a paper flower studio at home She dipped flowers in paraffin left the studio for a moment and when she returned flames ignited a bouquet and a wastebasket as she attempted to carry the burning liquid to the bathroom she wrapped a towel around the pan and the fire spread before she used water to extinguish it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Marie Smith
Arid
Howard Smith
Marie
Wenona coach resigns after standout season
A Wenona unit high school coach, after a year on the job following graduation from the University of TiHinola, has returned his contract and resigned to pursue a coaching position with the nightwet basketball team. The team finished with an outstanding record, reaching the sectional tour in IS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
University of TiHinola
Henry-Se Nach wine board names Ray Collier wife director
Mrs Ray Collier has been named director of girls physical education at Henry-Senach wine high school announced by eo Barth president of the Henry-Senachwine board. Mrs Collier a Peoria and Bradley university graduate taught at Roosevelt Junior High Peoria last year. Board plans meet with architect Thursday evening Aug 3 to discuss equipment for the proposed new school building and bond election details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond ‘Collier
Henry-Senach
Hight
Focal Hight
Eo Barth
Henry-Senachwine Board
Collier
Margaret Ann Thomas
Peoria
Bradley Universi
Roosevelt Junior
Henry Grade Teachers Attend Short Reading Methods Course
Mrs Mildred Harrington and Mrs Margaret Connolley of Henry Grade school returned Friday from Normal Michigan where they spent two weeks at Illinois State Normal university enrolled in a short intensive reading methods course. Miss Elizabeth McCain led the program focusing on individual differences in children and recognizing varied learning capacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Harrington
Margaret. Connolley
Normal
Henry Grade School
Minois State Normal University
Elizabeth McCain
Will Speak on The Price of Health
Royal Lee a Milwaukee dentist will speak on The Price of Health on Monday evening August 7 at 7 30 p m DST at the Halblejb farm and orchards near McNabb The press release outlines Lee s diverse career from dentistry to engineering and nutrition research He founded the Lee Foundation for Nutritional Research and holds 34 patents with 15 pending His work includes vitamins dietary research and a co authored book Protomorphology a study used by bilopien researchers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Lee
Milwaukee
Wisl
Halblejb
McNabb
Lee
Wisconsin
Marquette My Ee
Dr. Lee
Marquette University
Nonofit Corporation
Lee Foundation
Lee Engineering Company
Vitamin Products Company
Sperry
William ‘Hanson
Atudy S Tattons
Plans for Fire Defense Meet in Peoria Delegation
Fire Chief Walter Duke Assistant Chief Roy Hurd and captain Ted Waterous joined Peoria city leaders at Central Fire Station to map emergency defenses for Peoria. The meeting gathered firefighters from surrounding stations to inventory equipment and prepare hydrant adapters for incoming teams. Auxiliary volunteers will be trained as plans cover heavy bombing risks in the industrial district. Chief Donahue will be assisted by chiefs Miller Nash and Neer in organizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Duke
Roy Hurd
Ted Waterous
Peoria
Dan Donahue
Central Fire Station
Gene
Peroia
ssChief
Donahue
Sdistant
Miller, Nash
Neer
Death of 21 year old in Lacon ruled self inflicted gunshot
An inquest at 10 am determined Arthur Baum 21 died from gunshot wounds self inflicted while mentally deranged at his parents' home in Lacon. He returned to town in March after three years in the air corps. Survived by parents Howard and Mrs. Baum and siblings Dwight Joyce. Body at Lenz Funeral Home with services not yet planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Baum
Wildiam Baum
Lacon
Guznercotoner Ss
J. P. Johns
Varna
Baum
Air Corps
R and K Grocery
Howard
Toluca
Henry Bass
Dwight
Joyce
Lenz Funeral Home
George F Treudt Pioneer Granville Druggist Dies
George F. Treudt longtime Granville druggist died at his home after years of declining health. He was born December 18 1861 in Hemsington and married Martina Fitzpatrick in 1887. He and a partner opened Granville's first drug store and later operated it until four years ago. Burial followed at Granville Cemetery. Survivors include his widow a son Stanley and a daughter Helen Lukenbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysart
Granville
George F. Treudt
Frank E. Rockwell
Granville Congregational Church
Wv. C. Hartman
C. P.huling
August C. Moews
Willard Hamm
C. W. Matson
Julius L. Hansen
Mr. Treudt
Hennepin
Martina Fitzatrick
Spring Valley
Treudt
G. A. McCormick
Walter Baynes Vacation in Alaska
Walter Baynes and Mrs Baynes returned last week from a vacation spent in Alaska and Yukon Territory. They noted Alaska's vast land area and varied climate. They observed how fur, fish, and tallow shaped local life and economies. The article mentions other residents visiting the Louis Newhalfen home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bayne
Alaska
Yukon Territory
United States
Jim Colligan
Walter Baldwin
A. E Ertle
Harriet Schaeffer
Lit
Louis* Newhalfen
Gravel Company Leaves Henry for Texas Job
The Kershaw Mining Company of Birmingham Alabama will cease gravel and sand operations south of Henry Illinois this week and move equipment 1600 miles by water to Orange Texas. Material Service of Chicago will likely award a new contract for local diggings, and workers hope operations resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktrshaw Mining Company
Birmingham
Ala
Illinois River
Henry
Texas
Material Service Company of
Chicago
Kershaw
Illlnois
Kershaw‘company
Material Service
Asmuch
N. Stewart
Orange
Sabine River
Lewisiana
Louisiana
Ilinois
Grafton
Misissippi
Baton Rouge
Anton J. Cermak
Wiedmans See Underwater Tax Protester in Indiana
The article profiles Paul Abbot an ex-GI and father of three who lives in an underwater metal tank at Shafer Lake Indiana to protest federal taxes. Abbot has remained submerged since June 18 and shows no sign of leaving until Congress lowers hidden and excise taxes. The Wiedmans from Henry Remington visited to view the submerged protester and discuss current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer Lake
Ind
Paul Abbot
Congress
Abbot
Ed Wiedman
Scott and
Bruce
Henry
Truman
Paul
Hopkins Shorthorns Start on Fair Circuit
Gordon Maddy of Hopkins Silverspoon farms drives two bulls and seven shorthorns to a Champaign county fair tour. The group plans stops at DeWitt county Farmer City Lincoln Logan county and Illinois State fairs. LaSalle County breeders also visited Hopkins with Marshall-Putnam 4 H club scoring a chance to see the cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Gordon Maddy
Hopkins Silverspoon Farms
Hopkins
DeWitt County
Farmer City
Logan County
Lincoln
Tilnois
Springfield
LaSalle County
Hopkins Farm
Addy
Henry Building and Loan elects new officers at 27th annual meeting
The Henry Building and Loan Association held its 27th annual meeting last Wednesday evening at Edward Street offices. Reports show strong growth and sound finances with assets of 850 226.25 as of June 30 1950 up from 294 638.45 a year earlier. A 3 percent dividend was paid after reserves. Veterans received substantial loan activity under the GI plan. Alden Hunter retired from the board. Edward J Hoschelt remains as sole original active director. New officers named include Richard Fintgeld as president Charles Merdian first vice president and Albert W Barth second vice president with Gladys Sivell re elected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Building and Loan Association
Edward Street
State Auditors Office
Alden Hunter
Association
Hunter
R. S. Bayne
Edward J. Hoschell
C. F. Mercian
A. W. Barth
George Koehler
William H. Barry
Robert V. Dewey
Edward J. Hoascheit
Hs Ore
United States
Savings and Loan
Larry Smith Buys Massey Harris and Chevrolet Agencies
Lawrence Smith, formerly a partner in Graves Sales of Princeville, completed the purchase of the remaining interests in the business. He acquires Chevrolet and Massey Harris franchises, plus leases to the Chevrolet garage at Edward and Third streets and the Massey Harris display lot on Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Smith
Graves Sales Company
Lee Graves
Princeville
Smith
Chevrolet
Massey-Harris
Edward and
Third Streets
Massey- Harris
Third Street
Memo to Bill Patrick from the Henry Public Library
The librarian urges Bill Patrick to explore local history at the Henry Public Library, promising access to a neatly gathered collection of historical materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Patrick
Henry Public Library
Memo to the Librarian About Meeting People in the Library
A writer defends personal conversations over books in the Henry county library context. He values real dialogue with locals about the community rather than solely reading archival material, while affirming libraries' enduring role. He calls for engaging talks with the “good people” in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal-county-and-Henry
Paul Burkhart
Henry
Man Leaps From Illinois River Bridge At Hennepin
A man jumped from the Illinois River Bridge at Hennepin around 10 a m sending a search team to drag the river. Sheriff William Benson of Putnam County leads the rescue with help from Marshall and Bureau counties as authorities identify the car and papers found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendryx
Chillicothe
Illinois River
Hennepin
Continental
Grain Company
Ainge
Boon
William ‘Benson
Moring
Putnam Equnty Adoriti
Cash Hene Chillicothe
Ieee
Rae
Seite
Gisgesk
Mosweiller Vata
Hordeyx
Ee ‘Tate
Suthiat Qhillicothe
Fab
Marion
Héndy
Banana Well
Homie
Selective Service Office Plans and Draft Quotas Released
The article notes that the Marshall Putnam and Stark county boards, with Miss June Youngdy as clerk, will operate from Lacon city hall and Granville Tradd building respectively. Fr subject to a weekly schedule, 18 to 26 year olds must update marital status occupation and address as records move to Peoria area county offices. The national draft estimate rises from 20 000 to 100 000 with Illinois quota set at 6210. 1 A classification will trigger calls for eligible men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Youngdy
Mar
Lacon City Hall
Miss. Younger
Putnam
Stark County
Putnam County Selective Service Office
Tradd
Granville
Putnam County
Raymond Munks
Court House
Hennepin
Mra
Louise Konneck
Creat
Marshallind
Putnam Counties
Pevera
Peorls
Aince
Wedngsday
Ccnp
Llaises
Learn
Pworla
National ‘Guard
Fox
Sena Ee Nike
Paul Armstrong
Warvest Season Ends with Cool Temperatures
After a spell of extreme heat and humidity, temperatures dropped to 57 degrees at 6 1 2 a m. The July rainfall was 5.34 inches with excessive humidity. Oats were short but of good quality, while wheat was excellent. Harvest of oats and wheat is completed in the area.
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Suegogee
Bs McNabb
Moéws
Umacher Autoschumacher
Mt. Hawley
Chevas
Dale
Senr
Ord
Germany
Newa
Allon
Medical Aid
Bradley
Cecil’ Huckaeby
Halbleib
Mrs. Ray Collier
Tates
McCain
Henry‘ Retzek
Vafternoon
Hono Totelle
Acon
Walter Baynes
Wiedmans
Indiana
Larry Smith
Mai
Ilinois River
Owe
Warvest
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