30 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1963
Page
1
A group of seven scouts and their sponsors gathered Monday night at the Pere Marquette for a formal dinner. Names include Jim Davis sponsor and Charles Capput among others, with various sponsors listed for each scout.
At Pere Marquette room in Peoria on January 28, seven Eagle Scouts from Troop 74 Plan Trail district led the Coeur Council No 138 recognition dinner. Henry County produced 11 Eagles this year, the largest troop total, with seven from Henry, and speakers praised Scouting's local strength and programs from Cubs to Explorers.
State Senator Hudson R K Sours was named chairman of the Senate pensions and personnel committee. Sen E B Green of Pekin was named chairman of the insurance center. Sen William Harriof Pontiac became chairman of banks and savings and loan associations. Sen Joseph Ro Peterson of Princeton was named chairman of industrial affairs. Senator Spurs serves as a member of these committees along with highways and traffic regulation judicial revision and revenue. Mr and Mrs William Colgan and family of Princeville visit. Sirs Eileen Foley and family dine with Mr and Mrs William Gray.
The Wenona Mustangs defeated the Pirates 70 to 56 in a high school basketball game. Freshman DPrale Vee delivered a standout performance helping Wenona pull away after a tight first half. Coach Dave Bakers Mag nola-Swaney Pirates faced a strong late push.
The Mid-County squad defeated Lostant 80 to 48 to boost their season to 12-2 and claim a Tri-Orb mark. Shaffer and Browne led the effort as Vad County improved in league play and closed the period strong.
Dr Bruce I Ryder 66 of Henry died suddenly at home January 23. Funeral services were at Rise Funeral Home with Rev COR Bidwell officiating. Interment followed in Henry Cemetery. Surviving are his son Dr Robert Ryder, daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter. He served in World War I and II, earning the European Theatre ribbon and Purple Heart. His wife Bess Haddon Ryder died in 1960.
St Marys Heavyweights clinched the THinois Valley Parochial League crown with a 30 4 victory over St Thomas More Dalzell. Lary McAllister 18 points and Larry Hoscheidt 14 led the Saints who outscored opponents each quarter and head to the postseason tournament at St Bede and Oglesby gyms.
Toluca Claws Mallards 74 to 47 as Toluca’s 13 1 season, 6 0 Tri County mark, tops Henry Senachwine. John Bernardi Pony Virnali Al Dahibach lead with 16 44 team points as Mallards fall to 5 1 sharing second place with Mid County.
St. Mary's players celebrated a league title with a lineup including Lacey Me Master Steve Troftmian Bakerman Tom Duke Larry Hoscheudt Kenny Kiernan Mike DeGregorie and Doss Stanting among the standouts.
Fr. Laurence Schumacher reports St Marys School Heavyweight team won the 1962-63 title in the Haines Valley Parochial Basketball League. Coaches Hageman and Piers praised for guiding champions for a second consecutive division, with plans to compete in the Diocesan Parochial School tournament.
Wenona beats Henry Senachwine 56-53 to end their title bid. Tonica 58 Sparland 52 and Lostant 56 Magnolia-Swaney 52. Low Point-Washburn tops Hopkins 66-32 as Toluca, Mid-County set semifinals and possible rematch for the championship.
Charles Lindley 76 died at Praght Veterans hospital in Dwight after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife Hears two sons Henry and William and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are handled by the funeral home in Camp Grove Illinois with services planned at St Patrick and a full obituary to appear next week.
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