30 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
1
A long list of family gatherings around Christmas in Pekin and nearby towns features Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hultgren of Chicago and many relatives from Pekin, Moline, Wyoming, and Magnolia sharing dinners, visits, and festive events. Fr. P. T. Zwart's funeral is noted, with relatives paying respects in the days after.
December figures show $2 603 30 in trade and strong mail activity. The postmaster and staff led by Mrs F J Albert Merchan with carriers Wil Forest Charles Owens and substitutes ensured smooth service during the Christmas season despite weather.
Cadell, 75, of 830 Twenty Street Rock Island, died Wednesday at Moline Public Hospital following a two month illness. A ticket agent and operator for the Chicago North Western railroad, he lived in Camp Grove eight years. He was born May 28 in Galadstone Illinois, son of Patrick and Mary Cadell. Married Martha in Rock Island in 19__, he was a member of the Catholic Church. Survived by his widow, five daughters, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral from the Rock Island funeral home to the Catholic Church in Grove Friday morning. burial in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mr. LeRoy T. Modro were held in Toluca with full military honors from the Toluca American Legion post. Modro enlisted in 1944, served at Blanding and Fort Meade, and was killed in action in March 1945 with the Third Division. He is buried in a U.S. military cemetery in France.
A phased bus service for Caterpillar workers begins with four daily round trips between Henry and Peoria. Walter Winkler of Lacon serves as general manager. Routes depart Henry at 10:00 am and 10:39 am, with returns at 4:15 pm and 8:10 pm, serving depots near the downtown area.
Readable fragment indicates a monthly fire department meeting set for Friday evening at city hall with mentions of January and a regular schedule. No further details provided.
The Flying 20s aviation club in Lacon resumes light training at the municipal airport starting January. Bert Nickerson of Canton will lead instruction with two planes in service. a third may join before Spring. New trainees include Charles Fleming and Clarence Kline of Lacon, with plans for future flight groups and winter lessons subject to favorable weather.
The M. P. Christmas Seal Sale reports show progress ahead of last year with $1 315 40 raised across two counties. Quota is $3 500 though many townships have yet to report and complete. The sale is run by the Marshall Putnam Tuberculosis and Public Health Association and Home Bureau with chairmen from clubs schools and units urging timely contributions.
Lacon resident Klein has been named 1948 Marshall County corn growing champion for a five acre plot yielding 13553 bushels per acre. The county winner advances to state and national DeKalb contests with Leslie Quinn and Gilbert Storm also posting high yields in the county.
Graveside rites for John Richard Mills 24 died Thursday Dec 238 at Methodist Hospital Peoria were held at Weary City Cemetery Monday afternoon Funeral services were 2 o clock at Covey Wright Mortuary Peoria He is survived by an aunt Mrs Edna Hartley Mills of Peoria a brother William Mills of Kansas City and three cousins Mrs Beatric Johron-aood Miss Gay Tilton and Mrs Margaret Mason Details list Hartley Mills as sister in Henry
A new light atop Harney Hill on Hartney Street was welcomed by residents. Mrs. D. G. DeWar, a top-of-hill resident, expressed gratitude for the city council and others responsible for the installation.
Charles Richard Fiedler 58 a Granville farmer was found hanging in his brother’s garage near Granville at 6 p m Monday. An inquest by Coroner A O Birgerson found death by his own action with no motive disclosed. Fiedler a World War I veteran served in France and was a longtime Granville American Legion post member and former post commander. He is survived by three brothers Elmer Oscar and Harold. funeral services were held at the Dysart Funeral Chapel Granville with military rites by the American Legion and burial in the Granville cemetery.
Henry Rotary Club heard members recount embarrassing moments and first jobs while guests from nearby towns attended. The club unveiled a new bulletin board and outlined plans to send CARE packages and clothing to former Rotary members in Europe and to youths from Henry Senachwine High School as guests at meetings.
Nellie Van Petten 58 died at her home east of Farmington at 11 30 pm Monday. Born Bloomington July 16 1890 she was daughter of George and Lillian Shimper wife of William Van Petten. Survived by daughter Audrey of Farmington a son I am of Peoria four grandchildren her mother Lil Han Shimp Sparland a brother Edward Shimp Edelstein and four sisters Mrs George Wiley Sparland. Funeral services held at Anderson Funeral Home Farmington and LaPrairie Church Sparland with Rev Lester Lee officiating burial Sparland Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Brumm and son Steve visited Henry on Monday after spending Christmas with his parents in Streator. Brumm, former coach and now principal of a Marshall Ill district high school, reports steady school work and a new building addition. The Marshall unit district was reorganized last year and territory lines have since stabilized for local satisfaction.
Two other victims of the crash near Rutland were hospitalized with serious injuries. Herman Bendlin died at St Mary’s Hospital in Streator from a skull fracture and crushing injuries. Oscar Bendlin and Mrs Winkel, among others, sustained injuries as the car swerved after a blowout and hit a culvert. Funeral services for Herman Bendlin were set for Friday at the family home and St John’s Lutheran Church.
The Methodist men and single churches invite all community men to a supper at 7 o clock Monday in Henry basement. A program will follow with guest speaker Mr French of Princeton, superintendent of Bureau County schools. All interested are urged to attend.
Mrs. Helen Schilf of the University Illinois Extension Service will lead a home bureau training school in Marshall Putnam Counties. The event starts Thursday at 1 30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Farm Bureau building. Schilf is a former home adviser now on the State staff making her first visit to the counties.
John Read of Senachwine Township delivered an April 23, 1849 issue of the Chicago Tribune to the Henry News-Republican office. The paper, preserved by Read’s father, predates the 1851 Henry Republican by years. The piece notes the Tribune’s early opinion style and its status among contemporaries.
A long list of local families hosted Christmas Day events from Amboy to Varna and Toulon. Guests included the Morgensens, the Zieglers, the Maupins, the Stedmans, the Dietschs, the Dysarts and many others, with meals, gift exchanges, and visits spanning multiple households. One note mentions a daughter being brought home after an appendectomy at Spring Valley hospital.
Marshall County faces widespread school district realignment as petitions for unit districts spread across Toluca Wenona Sparland Henry Senachwine Camp Grove and Bradford areas. Voters on January 22 will decide on Toluca Wenona and Sparland card districts while Henry Senachwine and Bradford face intertwined options.
A well attended holiday dance at Henry High School Gymnasium Wednesday evening December 29 featured Walt Wood and his Toe Tinkling rhythm makers. Forrest Wood led the dance committee with decorations including a Christmas tree at the center of the floor. The Walt Wood orchestra performed a baton twirling specialty act during intermission and drew high praise as one of the finest bands to play in the gym.
Merchants report mixed early December demand but say Christmas trade finished near last year's peak. Early December showed lower activity by about 25 percent vs the prior year, while final week brought heavier buying in rural areas and near Henry.
Lacon postmaster Morris Dunn reports December sales at the office were among the busiest. One cent stamps totalled 34 000, 1 1/2 cent stamps 648, 3 cent stamps 19 000, for total December sales of 51 553. Duck stamps in 1948 reached 316 versus 270 the prior year. Over time during the rush, staff provided appreciated service to the public.
Young contestant Tommy Ziegler takes first place in a local teddy bear contest amid community cheering and display of prizes.
The Teddy Bear Give Away conducted by K's Dress and Children's Shop was won by Thomas Lee Ziegler, son of Mr and Mrs Anton Ziegler of Henry.
Granville church installed a new copper bell last week replacing the old cast iron bell. The smaller bell emits a pleasant tone and marks a notable upgrade for the parish.
A new petition seeks forming a unit district including Lacon Community High School district and Varna LaRose districts, with Toluca area excluded. Houge Bill 676 requires an assessed valuation of 6 million and a population of 2000. Lacon Varna LaRose may meet these, enabling an election in coming weeks.
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