Bill Green named production manager at W. R. Grace
Warren B Green formerly of Carthage Missouri succeeds Gale Rickman as production manager at W R Grace & Company. Green began duties December 11 after serving as superintendent of the chemical section at the Joplin plant. He and his wife live at 1142 Main Street with their three children Mike Steve and Janet. Rickman relocates within the company to Henry. The Henry Grade School Board votes February 10 on a 405000 bond issue to add classrooms and facilities, part of a council driven push for improved safety and capacity. The advisory council will assist voter education with speakers and brochures in upcoming issues.
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Warren B
Bill) Green
Carthage
Gale Rickman
W.R Grace & Company
Green
W R Grace & Company
Joplin
Mike
Steve
Janet
Main Street
Henry Grace
Henry
Rickman
W R Grace
Henry Grade School Board of Education
Citizens Advisory Council
Lankton
Ziegle and
Terry
Peoria
David Schmid
Illinois School Consulting Service
Henry Illinois commerce commission orders crossing closures and upgrades
The Illinois Commerce Commission ruled that Henry road crossings will close to auto traffic within 4 1/2 years. Improvements include automatic flashing lights on Lincoln and College avenues and Western Avenue enhancements. Estimated cost is 68 750 for four crossings with state funding covering the cost. the city bears no share. Rail line realignment and right of way deals are proposed to connect Green and Williams streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Commerce Comsion
Rairoad
Henry
Pstmtte
Lincoln
Tollege Avenue
Wilem
Western Avenue
Fen
Williams Street
Western Line
Ween Green
Williamsell
Public Works
Youth Rally Named For February Date
A local church sponsors a youth rally at Henry Ings House on February 4 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. The event invites youth from high schools in the Henry area to attend. A luncheon at 6 30 will be served with entertainment to follow hosted by the sponsoring church group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nei
Henry Ings House
America
Henry
Methodist
Community Ministers Plan Unity Service Week of Prayer
Ministers from Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican and Catholic churches in Henry join in a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18 25. Services begin 9 each day with a brief sermon by the host minister and a guest liturgist.
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Henry
Kings House of Retreat
Christian Unity
National
World Councils of Churches
Bishops’ Commission For Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Roman Catholic Bishops of
United States
The
Methodist Church
Hunt
Emenheiser
St. John's Episcopal Church
Emenheiser and Bangs
Jack Rabbit Seen On Varna Farm
Phillip S. and his father Chas Zimmerman found tracks and nests after spotting a large black tailed jack rabbit in a Varna area field. It was the first jack rabbit seen by the elder man since leaving Nebraska 27 years ago.
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Phillips
Chas
Zimmerman
Nebraska
Cerebral Palsy Fund Drive Opens Sunday in Henry County
Cal Weber chairs the United Cerebral Palsy Association fund drive to reach a $500 Henry County goal starting Sunday January 21. The campaign, themed Happiness is Helping, supports medical services therapy and research for Cerebral Palsy children. The Webers, inspired by their son Terry, recount their journey through the Academy of Science Cleveland Clinic and UCPA nursery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Weber
United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Henry
Henry CP
United Cerebral Palsy Association
United States
Ives
Weber
Terry
Academy of Science
Cleveland
Webers
Cleveland Clinic
UCPA
Reey
1334 Acre Resort Project Near Varna Progressing
Marshall County officials and U S Land Inc pursue a 1334 acre recreational resort near Varna in Hopewell and Roberts townships. Plans include one or two man made lakes, private roads, and a final plat by March 1 with dam permits and flowage easements pending.
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Marshall County
US Land Inc
Hopewell
Roberts
John S Keating
Chicago
U.S. Land, Inc
Boise-Cascade Company
New York Stock Exchange
Rolling Meadows
Ill
Varna
Rt. 17
Boundry
Hopewell and
Keating
Durley Boyle
Hennepin
Robert Dose
Lostant
Ilinois
Shaw’s
Lacon Woolen Mill Announces Auction Of Surplus Machinery
Lacon Woolen Mill schedules a public auction on Wednesday January 24 for surplus machinery and part of the real estate. Samuel T Freeman and Company of Philadelphia are auctioneers. owner Stanley Hill Providence Rhode Island. Plan to keep 24 of 54 looms in operation while selling other equipment.
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Lacon Woolen
Samuel T. Freeman
Hill
Reedsburg
Wis
Lacon
Peoria
One Injured In Henvy Accident Saturday Morning
A late model Oldsmobile station wagon owned by K H Garrison of Wyanet skidded on an icy turn near the 1200 block on Third Street Saturday morning and hit a guard rail. Garrison's daughter Joy was treated at a Henry doctor’s office and released. The vehicle was towed to Sefton’s garage. Deputy Joe Ryan and Patrolman Joseph Childs investigated. no ticket issued.
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K. H. Garrison
Wyanet
Third Street
Marshall County Sheriff's
Joe Ryan
Jeiph Childs
Old Time Dance At Kountry Kastle Magnolia Illinois
A Friday January 19 1968 event at the Kountry Kastle Magnolia Illinois features old time dances and a Boots and Raffles Square Dance Club exhibition with instruction by The Country Boys performing and a country and western square dance style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boots and Raffles Square
Kountry Kastle
Magnolia
Illinois
City Studies Water Improvement Cost Proposals considered
Morton B Lang and Benjamin Lang-a-Chicago BondingHouse presented six financing plans for a water project to the City Council. The preferred option outlines costs totaling 140000 for construction and related items with a 1200 contingency and 11410 engineering. Advisory Council to review and recommend. Council to decide February 20. Mayor Magelli designates Sunday January 21 as United Cerebral Palsy Sunday with a week long drive chaired by Cal Weber.
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Morton’ B
Lang
Benjamin
Chicago
Advisory Council
Dick Finfgeld
Dayne Farr
Errlie Rose
Magelli
United Cerebral Palsy
Cal Weber
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I. North Henry Community Consolidated Grade School
Henry News-Republican
Jame
Sumber
Bill Green
W.R. Grace
Garnet Wright
Darrell Ely
Carrol Grant
Elys
Heritage House
Ion
Wayland Downey
Allen Otto
Manaeh
Outh
Unity Service
Presbyterian Church
Simpson
Erfienheiser
St. Joseph’s
Noonan
Jack Rabbit
Varna Farm
Toluca Garment Co
Anton Hannus
Illinois Division of Highways
Putnam
Marshall Counties
Henry and
Woodford County
J & L Steel
Lacon Woolen Mill
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