St Pauls Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Notes
At the recent annual meeting elders and officers were named as Frederine Sr. succeeding Clarence Kietzmann. Carl Schoepke became treasurer with Ernest Junker and Ger Bac as others. Building funds fully liquidated to about 30 thousand dollars. Congregation totals 246 with 194 communicants and 55 in Sunday School. Pastor Carl Minnike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak TL Aay
Frederine’Sr
Clarence
Kietzmann
Pairman
Carl Schoepke
Carlos Junker
Rotary
Ernest Junker
Krusher
Ger Bac Raveyard
Church
E.de
Walter Junker
St Paul's
Norich Worthy
Louis Viets
Ladies
Besuiecs the
Paso
Wenond
Esst- Peoria
Rey Carl Nnicke
Plan for New Henry Senachwine High School Site Vote
Henry Senachwine board of education moves to hold an election to authorize purchasing 20 acres of land owned by Mary Steele, north of the county nurseries. Attorney Fred W. Potter Jr. will file papers at the Feb 9 meeting. election likely about 30 days later. Pointer potential alternate site considered if voters prefer. Price set at 6 000 with funds on hand.
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Wance
Board of Education
Mary Steele
Nty
R School Board
Panvills Bank Annual Meeting Names Board of Directors
The Granville National Bank stockholders held their annual meeting January 10. George E. Shafer Edward C. Bard William I. Tyler B. S. News and Peter Fassino were reelected to the board. Cashier E. R. Harris reported 1949 as the best year the bank has experienced. The board then elected officers with Barnard as president Moens as vice president Harris as cashier and H B Anderman as assistant cashier.
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Granville National Nk
Rge E. Shafer
Edward C. Barrd
William “I. ‘Tyler
Ews
Peter Fassino
Ashier E
R. Harris
Board of Dictora
Barnard An
J. Moens
Mr. Arris
Apostolic Tabernacle Hosts Youth Rally Friday Night
A young people rally will be held at the Apostolic Tabernacle in study area at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Rev. Claude Harris of Tiskil will lead the youth gathering for the local congregation.
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Apostolic ‘Tabernacle
Nry
Sjain
Tny
LE Rev
Claude—Harris
Tiskil
Atge
Buck Receives 0 at Theatre in Henry Theatre Show
A damaged clipping notes Mrs. Leroy Bick Emma Weir tham as a lucky winner at the Henry Theatre. Bud Chesney and George Rickey Jr. are mentioned, with a $25 check drawn by the theater for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Bick
Emma Weirtham
Our Faith Study Expands Across Methodism This Week
The Our Faith program from the Methodist church encourages progress in faith, ministry, and missions, with focus on prayer this week. In Syracuse and Henry churches, groups meet Friday evening and 5 45 p m respectively for local discussions inviting all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Saratoga
Henry
Aimone files petitions for 16th district bid
Peter J. Aimone Sr of Toluca filed petitions in Springfield to seek the Republican nomination for state representative in the 16th senatorial district. He vows an active campaign and hopes strong backing from Marshall and Putnam counties with broader support from Woodford and Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Aimone
Toluca
Springfield
Aimono
Woodford
Livingston
Marshall
Putnam
Putnam Counties
Marshall County
Granville
Putnam County
Aimeone
Rollie Carpenter
Ancona
Victor Lindquist
Pontiac
Livingston County
Dean McCully
Minonk
Henry Meisenhelder
Rotary Meeting Attendees Gather in Chicago
The Chicago Rotary Club weekly gathering at the Hotel Sherman included George Koehler of Henry Joel Allen of Lacon Lee Daggett of Lacon and Millard Barnes of Lostant. Barnes manages the Allen Lumber yard in Lostant.
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Chicago Rotary Club
Hotel
Sherman
George Koehler
Henry
Joel Allen
Lacon
Lee Daggett
Millard Barnes
Lostant
Allen Lumber Yard
D. of I. Dance Set for February 14 at Gym
The annual J. of I. charity dance will be held Tuesday night February 14 in the gym. Ray Pairan's orchestra will provide music for model and square dancing with Valentine themed decorations. Mrs. Floyd Baker serves as general chairman of the affair, a mid winter season highlight.
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J. of I
Ray Pairan
Floyd Baker
Princeville Faces Bond Shortfall for New High School
In 1947 Princeville voters approved a 400000 bond for a new high school. Bid letting last week came in at 475909 including 13000 for the site, leaving a shortfall of 75000 to fund the project.
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Princeville High School
Spring Style Show Promoted by Marshall-Patnar Bureau
An upcoming Spring Style show is announced with sponsorship from the Marshall-Patnar bureau. Readers are urged to watch the paper for further details on date venue and entries.
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The
Marshall-Patnar
Henry Days Promotion Planned For Henry
Henry Merchants Association met at the Farm Bureau to plan the next Henry Days on February 24 25. They reviewed Christmas season results praised city business and discussed improving events and traffic with plans for two store nights next year and brighter lights on East Park Row Second Street and Edward Street.
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Henry
Santa Claus
East Park Row
Second Street
Edward Street
Central Park
Alsness
Henry Post
No. 323
American Legion
Ilinois
Koehler
Haugens Files For Representative Seat Amid Democratic Race
Edward Haugens, a young attorney from Toluca, filed petitions in Springfield to run as the Democratic candidate for state representative from the 15th senatorial district. James Lannon seeks re‑election with No 1 on the ballot. Haugens listed No 2. Beatrice Span der of Dwights announced a bid for the ticket. Additional Livingston county candidates possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Haugens
Toluca
Springfield
Mth
Haugens
James Lannon
Saunemin
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Waugens
Beatrice S. Spander
Dwights
Spander
Livingston County
Democratic Women’s Organization
Democratic Party
Deadline Set for Soybean and Crop Loans
The article notes a January 31 deadline for government loans or purchase agreements on soybeans oats and wheat with applications urged about ten days before January 31 and not later than January 23. Corn loans extend to May 31 and the Marshall Putnam Production Marketing association office in Head reports more loans this year than last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam Production Marketing Association
Head
Livestock Banquet Plans Listed by Home Bureau
The Home Bureau executive board lists kitchen dining room and cleanup committees for the Henry livestock banquet. Members named as chairmen and volunteers are notified to report at the designated time and cooperate to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene S
Domate
Home Bureau
Willis Wheeler
Forrest Kocher
Arthur O’brien
Elmer Knapp
W .E. Beim
Fohr
William Chesney
Ivan Lutes
Hari Antrim
Adolph. Kuhne
Arvid
Magnuson
Robert Whitney
Ellsworth
Bishop
William’ Bracken
Chester Reynolds
Walter Schwanke
Atw, Wolf
Frances ‘Morse
Myers
Chan’ Read
Ray Stange
Myrtle Pers Ry
Walter Shanklin
Leo Quinn
BE. W. Jesse
Raymond Powell
Edward Schul
Elmer Dransfeldt
Home Bureau Training School in Henry Postponed to Jan 27
The Marshall Putnam Home Bureau program planning training school, postponed January 5, will be held January 27 at 10 30 a.m. in the Farm Bureau building community room Henry with Miss Anna Sears University of Illinois specialist leading the session. Units program chairman and executive council members are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam Home Bureau
Farm Bureau
Henry
Anna Sears
University Ofllinois
Henry Township Polio Fund Drive Names Koehler Co chair
Mrs William Koehler is named Henry Township Polio Campaign chairman with Mrs Howard Roth as co chair. They announce a March drive with letter solicitations and milk bottle collections to fund polio work.
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William Koehler
Henry Township
Howard. Roth
Henry
Anznual
Ise
Koehler
East Park Row gains from dismantling a small building
A tiny frame building on the former Ironmonger property, recently purchased by Ed Brennan, was dismantled and removed to improve the Brennan lot frontage on Edward Street. The site, formerly housing Holt's electrical shop, Clark's Newstand, and temporary living quarters, now awaits Brennan's future plans.
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East Park Row
Ed Brennan
Clark
Holt
Brennan
Edward Street
Marshall County Petitions Signal Busy Primary Field
Filing in La con marks lively Republican and Democratic contests. Democrats pitch county treasurer sheriff judge and precinct posts while Republicans show several incumbents seeking re election. Candidates include Ernest J. Lenz Raymond Schwartz Edward A Weers C P Danhof Whyland Downey Swanson Zenas Graves Herb Roth and others across multiple townships.
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Lacon
Ernest J. Lenz
Varna
Raymond Schwartz
Bell Plain
Edward A. Weers
C. P. Danhof
Weers
Sunset Tavern
Danhof
2D. M. Gregg
Venona
Whyland Downey
Henry
C. W. Swanson
Zenas Graves
StPhe
Herb Roth
Sever
Sylvester Dollar
Walter E. Kunkle
Richland Township
Roscoe L. Ball
Prairie Farms Creamery Henry Annual Meeting Date Plans
The Prairie Farms Creamery of Henry holds its annual meeting for stockholders and patrons on Saturday January 21 at the Farm Bureau building in Henry. Gather at 11 am with lunch at noon. reports, director elections, and entertainment are planned along with attendance prizes. Principal speaker Forrest Fairchild of Chicago will discuss Prairie Norms Creameries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farms Creamery
Henry
Farm Bureau
Forrest—Fairchild
Chicago
Prairie Norms Creameries
Nearly $20 Million On Deposit in Banks of the Two Counties
End of 1949 reports show nearly 20 million dollars in deposits across Marshal and Putnam counties with the First National Bank of Lacona leading in total deposits and resources. In Putnam county Granville National Bank tops deposits at 1,721,185.87, followed by Farmers' State Bank of McNabb and Putnam County Bank of Hennepin.
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Marshal
Putnam Counties
First National Bank of
Lacon
Lacon’ Bank
Citizens National
Bank of
Cenes
First National Bank of Lacon Aonneee Ree
Citizens National Bank of Toluca
Henry State Bankceeneeal Beeneonnege
Wenona State Bank
Camp Grove State Bankweartbeee
Marshall County State Bank
Varna
Wiane
Marshall
Putnam County
Granville National Bank
Eeeweeae Oehs
Farmers’ State Bank
McNabb
Wnatanass Vegersanee
Putnam County Bank
Hennepin
Seeeteen Neastentsee
Peerte SS
Conferences for All Township Officers Plan in Two Counties
Township officials in Marshall and Putnam counties will attend conferences at the Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau building in Henry on February 1 and 8 to review duties and learn about local government operations. Organized with the University of Illinois and state departments, the meetings will cover powers, finances, highway programming, and tax levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
Henry
Paul Laffey
Wayland Downey
Raymond Munks
Department of Agricultural Economics
Institute of Government and Public Affairs
University of Illinois
Marshall County Board of Supervisors
State Department of Revenue and
Division of Highways
D. R. Boring
Ilinois
Institute of Government and Publi Affairs
Tuisis
Logan
LaSalle
DeKalb
John Hunsinger Dies Suddenly at 85 in Henry Illinois
John Hunsinger a Henry resident died suddenly while seated at home Tuesday January 17 1960 at Green funeral home coroner ruled death from coronary thrombosis He was born November 14 1874 in Roanoke township Woodford County survived by two sons Virgil Henry and Harold Secor II two grandchildren and siblings Charles Frank Sam Hunsinger and Mary Lilly Burial will be at Secor Cemetery after memorial services January 20 in El Paso conducted by Rev Jack North
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John Hunsinger
Henry
Green Funeral Home
J. P. Johnson
John
Magdaline Wuerzberger
Hunsinger
Roanoke Township
Woodford County
Roanoke
Green Townships
Anna Bolley
Virgil
Harold
Secor
Charles Hunsinger
Frank Hunsinger
Sam Hunsinger
Mary Lilly
Kansas City
Vincent Memorial
el Paso
Secor Cemetery
Jack North
Henry Legionnaires Attend Meeting in Toluca Legion Hall
A delegation from Henry Legionnaires Wayland and Dick Downey Ralph Brown Louisa Keegan Roland Smith and James Tindall attended the regular American Legion county meeting in Toluca. John Rolinski Post recently completed a new hall and members praised it. County Commander Otto Krueger presided. A spaghetti supper and cards followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Legionnaires
Wayland
Dick Downey
Ralph Brown
Louisa Keegan
Roland Smith
James Tindall
American Legion
New Legion Hall
Toluca
John Rolinski
Otto Krueger
Wenona
Classified Ads Do It Again Do it Again
Paul Bogner reports strong demand for gilts and pallets after last week’s for sale ads. He placed two ads and, with items sold, plans a second insertion this week as demand remains high.
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Paul Bogner
Paul
Farm Bureau Signs 70 New Members In Ewo Counties
Farm Bureau reports 78 new Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau members after a week long drive ending Tuesday at the Farm Bureau building in Henry. Bob Klein led with 47 new members. Lewis Peugh placed second with 12. Awards presented by Prairie Farma Creamery, Marshall Putnam Oil, and IRA official John Nordstron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Henry
George Metzger
Illinois Agricultural Association
Bob Klein
Lewis Peugh
Peugh
Chicago
Lewis
Prairie Farma Creamery
Marshall-Putnam Oil
Leigh
Foster Wallpaper Store Changes to New Management
Foster Wallpaper Store in the Hotel Henry building on Edward Street is now under new management. Charles Foster has succeeded Ray Price Jr. as manager and moved from West Memphis Arkansas with his family. He brings broad paint and wallpaper experience and has expanded the sales room, redecorated with deep colors, and improved displays for easier customer selections.
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Dente Gm Amen
Fosler
Hotel Henry
Edward Street
Charles Foster
Ray Price, Jr
Illinois reaches 700000 auto license plates sold this year
Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett urges prompt applications to avoid delays and arrests for driving with 1949 plates. He says over 700000 plates sold to date, with Chicago office leading and passenger car plates expected to reach about 2200000 in 1960. Many forms returned for improper fillings and fees, Barrett notes, urging careful completion of the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
Barrett
Argu
Automobile Department
Chicago
Prasenger
Memorial Book Drive Seeks World War Veterans Material
Henry area American Legion Auxiliary forms committee to publish a memorial book and WWI roster. Feb. 21 deadline for complete service records. ads solicited to fund printing. Contacts include Mesdames Dysart Wood Schmitt Ertle. extra copies available on written requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Area
Mesdames
Q. Dysart
Forrest Wood
Ben Schmitt
A. E. Ertle
St Marys Church Observes Unity Octave and Special Mass
St Marys Church conducts the Church Unity Octave with daily prayers after the 7 o clock mass and a different intention each morning. The general intention is for all nations to unite under Christ. A special Communion Sunday is scheduled for January 22 with no specific intention. The octave ends January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Unity
St. Mary's Church
Christ
Marshall Putnam Fair Dates Assigned 1950
The Marshall Putnam Fair dates for 1950 are set with event days in June and August. Details outline a schedule for departments and exhibits at the Moai Patras Hae sti he fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam
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