Aldermen to Survey City for Dutch Elm Disease
Aldermen plan a survey of city trees for Dutch Elm disease at a Monday meeting. John H. Wagner requests review of trees on private and city property, with Central Light Co. possibly aiding in removal of infected trees and a forecast of tree conditions.
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Murphy's Mark Celebrates First Anniversary in New Building
Murphy's Market of Henry marks one year in its new location in the Masonic building. A weekend anniversary sale is advertised in this week's News Republican with specials tied to the event. The move followed the July 31 to August 3, 1957 dedication of sidewalks and street lights during New Era celebrations.
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Henry Men Recoveries At Local Hospitals
Bruce Bauter proprietor of the Henry Gambles Store is recovering from a heart attack at St Margaret's hospital in Spring Valley and is expected to stay about six weeks. William Duke returns home from St Francis hospital Peoria after wrist graft surgery on his left hand performed at the Henry Goodrich Chemical plant. Dr A F Tochalauski remains hospitalized at St Margaret's with improving condition. a doctor will be in his Henry office at three this Thursday.
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Coach Stockwell Injures Finger At Goodrich Plant
Henry grade school coach Robert Stockwell employed at the B F Goodrich Chemical plant during summer months sustained a ring finger injury on his left hand last Thursday. While loading ladders onto a truck four fell and pinched the finger. He was taken to St Margaret's hospital in Spring Valley and returned to work after one day.
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McKirgan Reunion Postponed Due to Illness
The annual McKirgan reunion scheduled for Sunday August 17 is postponed indefinitely because Mrs. Eliza McKirgan Lambourn is seriously ill.
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Henry records heavy rainfall in past week says observer
Allen Tuttle unofficial Henry weather observer reports 22 inches of rain in Henry over the past week with 2.1 inches recorded last Wednesday and an additional 0.1 inches last Thursday.
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Goodrich Safety Demonstrations At Louisville Plant
The B F Goodrich Chemical plant in Louisville held safety demonstrations and training for Henry plant employees last Wednesday and Thursday. Cato led fire and first aid sessions outside the plant, using multiple extinguishing methods and a large oil pit fire, while noting high employee cooperation despite rain and mud.
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Republicans to Open HQ at MP Fair in Marshall County
Marshall county Republicans plan a campaign HQ at the Marshall Putnam fair during the last week of August. The county central committee reserved space on the fairgrounds with duties for local candidates and committee members across the four day event. Delegates to the state Republican convention on August 22 in Galesburg include Lester Spangler Curt Bortolotti Roscoe Bell and Floyd Robinson. Alternate delegates are Thomas Cain Inez Peterson Lawrence Newman and Robert Barr.
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Marshall-Putnam County Dominates State Livestock Judging
Two Marshall-Putnam judges place in Illinois State Fair top ten. Wayne Gallup of Sparland is third and Eugene Skaggs of Varna is sixth. The county team also places four other members with strong showings across cattle sheep and swine events.
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Downey's Store Seeks Winners in Win A New Suit Contest
Downey's Clothing enters its twelfth Win A New Suit contest as part of the eleventh anniversary sale running now. Patrons register with each dollar spent. winner to be announced August 30 and need not be present to claim the suit. Gordon Downey notes the store's long history in men's clothing and quality merchandise. The article also mentions traffic improvements on Route 29 and final paving by J P Wetherby Co.
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Applegate to retire as Henry waterworks chief
C L Lou Applegate will retire October 1 after 18 years as Henry waterworks superintendent. Lawrence Newman is named his successor with the title assistant superintendent and a $250 monthly salary. Newman begins training immediately.
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Henry Loan Association Votes Tonight on Liquidation Plan
Members of the Henry Building & Loan association will vote tonight on a liquidation plan due to capital impairment. The plan, approved by state authorities, requires a two thirds vote and would name three directors to oversee the process, with fees limited to a 3 percent asset charge but no liquidator fees.
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Local Names Listed in Civil Defense Photo Caption
The caption identifies Toluca resident Harrison Cummings LaRose Lile Schupp Sparland Andrew Bishop Venona Lord Belsly Luton and Lee Tit comb Henry with Marshall county civil defense director. News Republican photo processed by Rickey Studio.
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Applegate's role valued for water system expertise
The intendent emphasized Applegate as essential for the city’s water system knowledge. He noted Applegate would visit friends first after October 1 and could be relied on in a pinch for his detailed, valuable understanding of city operations.
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