City board Approves Funding and Main Tap Plan
The board voted to raise funds for sidewalk and street improvements and to tap the main for a neighbors' service. Treasurer J A. Smith announced multiple funds totaling 2,670.29 to 4,013.63 for sidewalk work and fuel. A tax levy ordinance proposes about 3,400 with allocations for department expenses lights and officers. John Bauserman to be connected to the main. meeting attended by trustees Schupp Ver elbar Davis raguet clerk Jackson and treasurer Blackwell.
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Bauserman
Department — Aerymret
City council launches alley cleanup program
Council members report several firms accumulate garbage in alleys and in open containers. City books show sanitation concerns and plans to issue tickets if firms fail to comply. Offenders remain unspecified as council considers further steps at the next meeting.
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Bers
Alene
Foreman Dies After Attack At Central Shows
Dalr 49 foreman of the Shows in Central, died Sunday night after suffering an attack during the Fourth of July finale. He collapsed near the Green fun mé and was taken for burial arrangements. Born in Astoria, Illinois, he had worked with the Shows for years.
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Ord Dalr
Hon
Sud
Tochalauski
Iene
Pair
Astoria
Ilee
Appointed board members elected by council
A drowsy transcript shows four ayes in a council vote appointing four women to a board. Names include Mrs. hy and Mrs. Walter A. Boyle, with other members unspecified.
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Ary Monda Stie Eyolmenta
Anime Council
Walter A. Boyle
Unseasonable Rain Delivers 15 Inches in Early Week
The observer notes 15 inches of rainfall in the first three days of the week. Cool temperatures follow a scorching Sunday with thermometers at 99 to 100 degrees.
Henry Plans Same Expense Level for Coming Year
Henry city council adopted the annual appropriation ordinance totaling 26480 for the coming year a 100 increase over last year. The rise follows a library funding boost of 3980 to 3080 and notes police costs about 0 salaries daily expenses and incidentals. Illinois Municipal Review ranks Henry among towns with low overall tax rates aided by a small bonded debt.
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Henry-city-council
Henry Public Library
Mki- Municipal Review
Alderman Davis
Illinois Municipal Review
Henry- To
State of
Illinois
Plan Parking Zone for Henry Methodist Church Corner
Martin representing the Henry Methodist Church board asked the city council to approve restricted parking on both sides of the Wirt and Third streets corner near the church to improve visibility and protect Sunday morning pedestrians. He also sought church identification signs near the parking area. The council will work with the church board, with the street committee tasked to refine the plans.
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Martin
Methodist Church
Lee Titcomb
Ted Terous
City Plans Final Installment Payment on Street Bonds
Henry city council authorized paying the final $3,000 installment plus interest totaling $3,075 on the $30,000 street improvement bonds issued 15 years ago. Payment will be on January 1, 1957 from motor fuel tax funds, finishing the issue without property tax use. Remaining bonds include a $17,000 swimming pool issue and about $40,000 water main extension bonds.
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City of
Henry
Five Take Granville Postmaster Eya
Five persons took the Civil Service examination for Granville postmaster at the LaSalle post office. Participants included Dorothy Serrine acting post master and William Kostellic James Bassi LeRoy McMahon and Francis Fritz Ballerine.
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Civil Service
Granville
LaSalle
Dorothy Serrine
William Kostellic
James Bassi
LeRoy McMahon
Francis
Fritz) Ballerine
Henry American Legion Fourth of July Shows Weather Wrinkles
Rain marred much of the Henry American Legion Fourth of July celebration yet officials said they were satisfied given conditions. Fireworks drew an estimated seven thousand as officers praised orderly crowds despite storms and heat. prizes were awarded from bandstand programs and local merchants.
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The
Henry American Legion
Charles Hoffman
Legion
Péofia
Peru
Henry
Lawrence Newman
Seven New Picnic Tables Completed in Henry Park System
Bissell Shaver announces seven picnic tables finished in Henry park system with decorating pending and seven more under construction. Materials for first batch were bought from Hunt's Lumber and Coal, Duke Brothers, and Watercott Co. High school carpentry class builds under A W Barth supervision to serve Henry Senachwine area and aim for 21 plus tables to host at least 210 picnickers.
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Bissell Shaver
Henry Park System
Shaver
Hunt's Lumber and
Duke Brothers and
aL_Watercott<4 Co
Parm
Henry
A. W. Barth
Henry-Senachwine High School
Darth
Plithindar
Ken Moore Wins Top Prize in Talent Show
Ken Moore of Henry wins first prize of 15 dollars in an amateur talent contest during the Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the American Legion. Billie and Bernie Nelson of Magnolia take second for 10 dollars with drum and accordion. Patsy Roth of Magnolia earns third prize of 5 dollars with accordion.
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Ken Moore
Henry
American Legion
Billie
Bernie Nelson
Magnolia
Patsy Roth
Larry
Jan Nader
Mary Ann
Janice Pilibin
Tonics
Carol Mattern
Connie
Bonnie Waterous
Patsy Rebholz
Tonica
Susan Kay Joiner
Betty Ann Lutz
Bureau
Linda McMahon Carter
Princeton
Kay Nader
John Wosik
The
William Greek
Clifford Merdigan
Henry Tavern Gets New Proprietor James Kiedhans
James Kiedhans has been issued a tavern license by Henry city council to operate the former Ivan Clark tavern. He recently assumed control and currently resides at the Hotel Henry while seeking a new home for himself and his family in Henry.
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James Kiedhans
Henry
Ivan Clark
Kiedhans
Hotel Henry
Kathl'n Inviction Parade Winners at Fourth of July Event
Winners titled Kathl n Inviction Parade were Danny Hoffman and Kathleen Le Arérion. Danny won first in the tricycle division with $5. Kathleen took first in the bicycle division with $5. Second and third prizes ranged from $3 and $2. Several judges and sponsors from local businesses and the American Legion supported the event held in Central Park at 2 p.m. A large crowd attended as numerous children competed and were listed by name.
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Kathleen
le Arérion
Danny
Janet Allard
Camella Tochalauski
Judy Nichols
Carol Rickey
Roberta Clark
Buddy Waterous
Juanita Bischler
Eat Bunting
The
Bunting Enterprises
Walter Beard
Peoria
Charles Tribbey
Bunting
Bear
Charles McCauley
Dale van Deveer
van Deveer
Super Way Food Center
American Legion
Central Park
Betty Jean Morgan
Tommy Naumann
Roberta Jean Clark
Pam Warner
Max Allard
A. F. Tochalauski
Louis Tank Buys Roller Rink in Henry
Mr and Mrs Louis Hank acquired a roller rink and moved it to the Warren Prather property west of the Rock Island depot in Albion Indiana. The rink matches the size of the former rink sold to Russell White for his Youth Center opposite Mt Hawley Country Club Peoria. White also runs a miniature golf course at that Peoria site.
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Louis Hank
Albion
Ind
Henry
Warren Prather
Rock Island Depot
Russell White
Mt. Hawley Country Club
Peoria
White
Illinois Power to triple capacity at Hennepin plant
Illinois Power Company announced a new 200000 KW unit at the Hennepin facility, raising total capacity to 275000 KW. The project, costing undisclosed funds, will take about two years and add jobs locally as demand for electricity is expected to double in the next decade.
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Hennepin
Svark Ath
Illinois
Fis
Illinois Power Company
Central
Tunois Light Company
Commonwealth
Forca
Ee Eeeay
Thig
Ana Nost
F. Hitnols Goouls
Conde Ie & Steam
Hennepin A
Spring Valley
Princeton
Ilinois Power
Ilinois Power Company
Princeston City
Warmer Reports City Balances at July Henry Meeting
City treasurer Gale Warner reported balances for Henry's funds at the July Henry city council meeting held Monday night.
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Gale Warner
City of
Henry
Henry City Council
Engineer Drawing Plans for Henry Sidewalk Project
Mayor Klein announced that city engineer C. J. Chanilin of Peru is preparing blueprints and specifications for the Henry sidewalk and curbing project in the business district. The engineer will submit them to the city council at the August meeting or earlier if finished before August 1.
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Klein
C.J Chanilin
Peru
City Speedup Planned for Summer Meeting
The mayor and aldermen push to expedite the program during summer months, signaling a likely special meeting to advance noted initiatives.
Bicycle Rider Hits Car Door On Second Street
Gridle Glatz, daughter of Mr. cdie Glatz, was involved in a bicycle accident shortly after 9 am on Second Street when Ed Bruer of McNabb opened his car door in front of the ASC office and the rider collided with it.
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Gridle Glatz
Cdie Glatz
Second Street
Ed Bruer
McNabb
Hits
ASC
Henry Council Approves Route 29 Relocation Plans
Henry city council approved a state highway plan to relocate Route 29 at the west edge of Henry and within the city limits. The project, scheduled for 1957, will close parts of the current roadway and add a new access road from Western Avenue to the new highway. Blueprints and detailed plans are on file in City Clerk A B Child's office for public examination.
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Henry
State Division of Highways
Western Avenue
A. B. Child
Injured Girl Taken to ASC for Forehead Cut
An injured girl was placed in the ASC car as her parents and Dr A F Tochalausk were called. She could walk and was taken to the doctor’s car for treatment of a forehead cut and facial bruises.
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A. F. ‘Tochalausk
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