Henry Boy Scout drive sets historic goal of 7715
Henry's 7715 goal marks the largest in Scouting history there. Rupert McBride chairs the drive with 17 team captains to visit firms and individuals in support of Boy Scout programs led by local leaders and youth. A two part push includes business solicitations and a house to house canvass with a Feb. 8 kick off at the grade school gym.
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Henry
Creve Coeur
Peorla Ares
En, McBride
I i
Rupert McBride
Henry Financial Drive
Phil Smith
McBride
Smith
Inclund
Ries Rowe
John Ewan
harlees /McCrosky
Cutford Carriéte
Raymond Henningen
Scott Wieden
Announic Ingerblavig
MecBtide
Snelvis
Creve Coeur Council
Washburn
McLaughlin Announces MP Extension Meetings
Don McLaughlin announces two more farm extension meetings as part of a series. The animal health session Jan 16 at 7 30 pm covers livestock health and prevention with Dr AR Pickard and Floyd Evans. The wills estates and inheritance taxes session Jan 29 at 7 30 pm addresses legal issues for all, led by Prof. Arnon R Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McLaughlin
Marshallutnam
Marshall-Putnaim
AR. Pickard
Floyd Evans
Illinois Farm Bureau Serum Association
Fann Pe
Bureau
Prize Winners in Local Lottery January 9 1962
Only one winner last week, Mrs. Bill Schlosser of Route 2 Lacon, receives the previous week’s 10 Henry Dollars prize. Second and third prizes are increased. Henry Dollars amounts noted as 0.025506 0.053210 0.057954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Schlosser
Route 2
Lacon
William Benson Seeks Putnam County Sheriff Nomination
William Benson announces candidacy for Putnam County sheriff on the Republican ticket. He plans to file his petition for signatures on January 16, the first filing day for candidates in the April primary. Benson currently serves the unexpired term of Billy Partin, who resigned in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Benson
Putnam County
Benson
Billy Partin
Board of Supervisors
Partin
Rites Held For Regina Mattingly In Henry
Regina Kay Mattingly 14 months died Jan 5 after throat and ear infection. Funeral rites were Jan 8 at Ries Mortuary Henry with Mass at St Josephs church. Interment in St Patricks cemetery beside her grandmother. Survived by parents James and Regina, brothers Dustan and Brent, grandfather Edward Finnegan, great grandmother Mrs Mary Buckler, many aunts and uncles.
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Ries
Henry
Regina Kay
James Mattingly
Laurence Schumacher
Roger Noonan
St. Joseph's Church
St Patrick's Cemetery
Edward Finnegan
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Dustan
Brent
Sparland
Mary Buckler
Loretta
Counsins
Regina
Cannon
Lacon
Loan Association Still Undecided On Location
Attorney Peter Paolucci of Lac on heads a new savings and loan venture for this Illinois area. He says no final location exists yet though East Venona Building and Loan is being purchased as a nucleus. The group weighs Lac on or Henry as permanent site with federal insurance plans and a reorganization to a new name and location.
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Peter Paolucci
Lacon
Illinois
Paolucci
East Venona Building and Loan Association
Henry
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Peter J Paolucci
Marshall County
Stephen C. Covey
Peoria
United States District Court of Peoria
Thomas W Kehr
Chillico
East Wenona Association
Edward C. Harter
Wenona State Bank
Harter
Louis Stadel Sale Postponed to Jan 16
Postponed livestock and farm sale moved from Jan 10 to Jan 16 at 11 a.m. at the Stadel homestead 2% miles northeast of Henry due to severe winter conditions. Louis Stadel owner Francis Keegan & Son auctioneers Henry State Bank clerk. New Years Eve guests noted for Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Longman.
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Louis Stadel
Stadel Homestead
Henry
Louis Stadel of
Francis Keegan & Son
Henry State Bank
Wilford Longman
Mrs
Herbert Deisinger
Henry Bank Assets Top $5 Million for First Time
The Henry State Bank reported total assets of $5,073,334.79 on December 30, 1961, the first time assets surpassed $5 million. Deposits rose to $4,547,000 from $4,228,000 a year earlier, aided by farming income and stronger hog prices. Cashier Dayne Farr noted improved farm profits and seasonal grain yields, with ongoing loan demand and staff additions, including farm service manager Don Vandiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry State Bank
Henry News-Republican
Henry Bank
Dayne Farr
Farr
Don Vandiver
Chamber of Commerce backs sewer survey and city planning
Henry Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed a preliminary sewer survey for Henry and city planning at their January meeting in the municipal building. The group assigned members to lobby aldermen and officials and discussed ongoing efforts including the Henry Trading Dollars program and upcoming promotions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Henry Chamber of Commerce
City of
Henry
City of Henry
Great Lakes Industrial Development Council
Peoria
Charles Meshsner
Ernest Rose
Henry Chamber
Henry Trading Dollars
News- Republican
Chamber
Thomas Sullivan
General Electric
Irwin Cochran
Robert Bauer
Uni
Henry Koff Pancake And Sausage Supper Tickets Available
Henry Council 2405 Knights of Columbus will sponsor a pancake and sausage supper on Thursday night February 8 in the American Legion hall. Tickets are available from members or at Mercian's Drug Store and Hofer Lanes Bowling Alley. Grand Knight Louis Engelbrecht says members may obtain more tickets if needed.
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Henry Council
Knights of Columbus
American Legion Hall
Henry
Mercian
Hofer Lanes
Louis’ Engelbrecht
Pekin Woman Visits House of Reverend Lytle Family
Miss Karen Barardia of Pekin stayed as a weekend guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Hubert P. Lytle and their family.
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Karen Barardia
Pekin
Hubert P. Lytle
Henry Aldermen Plan Spring Work Amid Subzero Night
The Henry city council met January 8 with Mayor Fred Ford presiding to review December financials, discuss snow removal, and plan spring projects. They considered an initial sewer survey, street work, and a new truck, while a delayed police radio installation was noted and winter conditions kept schools in Sparland closed.
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Henry
Fred Ford
Geltner
DiGregorio
Swengel
Moritz
Rose
A. V. Stout
Lewis Campbel
Ernest Rose
Tony Ziegler
Ottawa
Carl Moritz
F. E. Harker
Sparland
Harker
Council
Beling Associates
Moline
Whitamas
Richard
Raymond Munks Seeks Fifth Term as County Clerk
Raymond Munks, a Republican veteran of Putnam County politics, has circulated his petition for another term as county clerk, aiming for a fifth term. He previously served one term as county treasurer and faces no opposition as filing opens Monday January 15.
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Putnam County
Raymond Munks
Munks
Henry Masons Go To Chicago Breakfast
Henry Lodge AF and AM No 119 held a bus trip to Chicago for a breakfast at McCormick Place. About 15 000 to 16 000 attended of 20 000 planned due to a snowstorm. notable guests included Harold Ross and Everett Dirksen who, after the event, learned he was earthbound on arrival at O’Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hunt
Henry Lodge
AF & AM No. 119
Henry
Chicago
O ' Child
C H_ Russell
Steuben
McCormick Place
Mr. Hunt
Illinois
Harold Ross
AF & AM
U.S
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Everett M Dirksen
Senator Dirksen
Washington
D.C
O'Harefield
Marshall County Teachers Association Cancel Meeting
The Marshall County Teachers Association meeting in Sparland for tonight is canceled due to severe weather. President Mia James Henderson will report on the IEA convention at a rescheduled date.
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Marshall County
Albert Rowe Dies in Oregon
Albert Rowe son of the late Roy Rowe and Mrs. Fred Weyrigh of Peoria died unexpectedly at his Oregon home after a fatal heart attack. He was born in Henry, a Henry high school graduate, and had operated a fruit farm in Oregon for years. His wife is critically ill. Mrs Matthew Appet of Henry is a sister of Mrs Weyrigh.
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Albert Rowe
Roy Rowe
Fred Weyrigh
Peoria
Oregon
Matthew Appet
Henry
Weyrigh
Rowe
Henry High School
American Legion Auxiliary Chili Supper Set for Jan 13
The annual Auxiliary chili supper proceeds at the Legion home on Saturday evening January 13. Serving begins at 5 o clock with chili crackers pickles pie and coffee offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
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George Michels
Harry Davis
Steven Hunter
Elbert Schneider
Country
Uoyd Murphy
Putnam
William Forrest
Bruce K. Bauter
John Neuhalsen
Frank Hageman
Robert Davis
Joe McDonald
Lawrence Bickerman
Lawrence Newman
William Wagner
Robert DeWey
Robert Swengel
Tom Hartnady
McLaughlin
Ars
Henry Dollar
Regina Mattingly
al Watkins
Delbert Gillespie
Gillespie & Son
Rickey Studio
Louis Stadel Sale
Henry Bank Pass
Versity
Methsner
John Wosik
C F Merdian
Moby Finfgeld
John Smith
Ernest Rosé
Henry Koff
William Hoschiedt
Ford
Allen Tuttle
Williams
School
Mr. Tuttle
Tuttle
LaFrairie
F. H. Elhausen
WMBD
WIRL
WPEO
Channel 43
la Prairie
Eiktausen
Lato
Frank Adams
Henry-Senachwine
WLPO
LaSalle
WIZZ
Streator
Henry Grade School
William
Wyman
Henry Masons
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