Farm Handling Days Draw Farmers to Exposition Gardens
Sunny skies greeted about 10 000 farmers at the 1961 Farm Handling Days at Exposition Gardens. More than 70 exhibitors showcased automated farming equipment while visitors viewed hands on demonstrations by John Deere Oliver and Fury Fencer ing machines. Talks by agriculture engineers and university staff highlighted farmstead materials and push button power moving gear as part of the event.
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John Stevens
Hanna City
EMH
Evan
Deretor
Central Hanas Light
Nately
Exposition Gardens
Thomas
Central Isht Co
John Deere
Oliver
Fair Calendar Signals Summer County Fairs across Illinois
Henry Fair kicks off July 28 with Stark County and Wyoming State Fair runs August 11 to 20 in Springfield. August dates cover Bureau County Princeton August 22 26 and Marshall Putnam Henry August 29 September 1. Charles Alexander of Timots Farm Supply Co. led speakers noting the decade of decision for American agriculture at Farm Materials Handling Days. Local FMH committee members listed. Elbert Schneider, Stark County farm adviser, underwent surgery on his injured left index finger at St Margaret's hospital after a metal shaving incident at Henry News-Republican offices. he expects discharge soon.
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Henry
Wyoming
Springfield
Bureau
Charles Alexander
Timots Farm Supply Co
Alexander
Central Illinois “Agribusinessmen
University of Maols Agricultural Extension Service
Marshall-Putnam
FMH
John Ewan
Cilco Farm Service
Don McLaughlin
John Revell
Les Quinn
Marshall-Putnam Extension Agricultural Engineering
Jon Ellis
Stark County
Elbert Sehneider
St Margaret's Hospital
Spring Valley
Henry News-Republican
Schneider
St. Margaret's
Committees Named for Henry Celebration
Fireworks, police, entertainment and advertising committees are listed with chairmen and members for the Henry Celebration. Notable names include Lawrence Newman Al Gregor Don Clark and others. The document outlines group assignments for Promotion Entertainment and Publicity activities.
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Lawrence Newman
al Gregor
Don Clark
Ken Miles
Charles Baker
Ralph Brown
Amt
Lewis Wabel
James Tindall
Charles Dawson
John Moline
John Neuhalfen
Don Nader
William Wilcox
Jack Steele
James Finck
Leo Smith
Charles Hoffman
Bud Hunt
Tom Clark
Vince Cofold
Ed Barry
Leonard Ries
Francis McEvoy
Louis Grasser
Ample Funds to Build Prairie View County Home
A final estimate sets Prairie View at 1 430 707 for construction and furnishings, with 1 440 678 83 available from bond issues grants and funds. John Bowen chairs the Bureau county hospital committee noting the breakdown includes construction costs furnishings and fees with Farthing Bros as general contractors and local trades involved.
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Prairie View
Princeton
John Bowen
Bureau County Board of Supervisors
Hill-Burton
Bureau County
Henry Area Sees 1.3 Inches Rain This Week
The Henry area recorded 1.3 inches of rain this week with a half inch on Friday June 30 and 0.1 inch on Saturday July 1. Strong winds around 2 30 AM Tuesday July 4 brought 0.7 inch of rain but cleared by the morning. July 4th celebrations and fireworks remained unaffected.
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Henry
Dial Telephones Being Installed at Tonica
Tonica advances its new dial telephone system with cable stringing and line completion underway. Crews install the central station inside the town’s largest building and attach most town cables to Public Service poles to reduce poles and wires and aid tree growth.
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Tonica
Public Service Company
Cables go underground in HK and Henning additions
Undergrounding of rural phone cables progresses with heavy equipment laying narrow trenches along streets. After installation, hundreds of phones will be connected and dial instruments installed, extending for many weeks. Also notes new Henry area pastor Rev Hubert P Lytle and his family, with background on his education and prior service.
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HK & H
Henning
Tonica News
Hubert P Lytle
Henry and
Saratoga
Darrell Williams
Casey, Ml
Civil Defense Urges Action For Atomic Attack Prep
Don t fool yourself and heed warnings from Lee Titcomb and Henry Marshall about Civil Defense. Officials urge citizens to cooperate, perform simple emergency steps now, and support Civil Defense workers to save lives and the community s way of life.
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Lee Titcomb
Henry
Marshall County Civil Defense Director
Henry Grade Board States Its Position
The Henry Grade School Board of Education in School District No 35 states it has not planned public comments on future educational development. It notes a unit district is not currently possible and emphasizes a growing need for space by Sept 1, 1962. The board commits to developing a building program aligned with any future education plan.
Ted Waterous Elected New Henry Fire Chief
Ted Waterous, veteran Henry fire department member, was elected fire chief to replace the late Walter Duke. Other officers named include Roy Hurd and Steve Hunt as assistant chiefs, with Don Nader serving as secretary and treasurer.
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Ted Waterous
Henry Fire Department
Walter Duke
Roy Hurd
Steve Hunt
James
Bud) Morris
Don Nader
Francis Read
Lewis Wabel, Jr
al Gregor
Floyd
Pete) Baker
William
Watt) Steele
Dick Downey
Putnam Plans Gift for Sisto Patarozzi on Retirement
The Putnam community offers a monetary gift to Sisto Patarozzi of Granville, longtime assistant superintendent of schools, who retires on disability July 1. Contributions can be left at the Putnam post office within ten days.
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Putnam
Sisto Patarozzi
Granville
Water collections challenge faced Sparland trustees
Sparland village trustees met July 3 with Water Superintendent Milton Jury to authorize shutoffs for delinquent water customers after warnings. The board also reported state approval for street maintenance work.
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Sparland Trustees
Sparland Village
Lyle Schupp
Milton Jury
Parade Draws Ninety Children For Fourth Of July Fun
Ninety children participated in the annual decorated bicycle and tricycle parade tied to the American Legion celebration at Central Park. Henry Super-Way store funded cash prizes with Pat and Kim Steele winning grand prizes.
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Pat
Kim Steele
Bob Steele
Henry
Miss American Legion
Rickey Studio
American Legion
Central Park
Henry Super-Way Store
Ticipants
Dean's List Scholars Named at Illinois State Normal
Nancy Tunner of Speer and Geraldine Rolinski of Toluca earn dean's list honors for the semester ending in June at Illinois State Normal University. The list, released this week by Dean Arthur Ho Larsen, honors students with grades no lower than a set threshold.
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Nancy Tunner
Speer
Geraldine Rolinski
Toluca
Illinois State Normal University
Arthur Ho Larsen
Red Cross Offers Free Pool Lessons in Henry
The Marshall County Red Cross chapter, with Alderman Paris DiGregorio and the Henry city council pool committee, begins six weeks of free swimming lessons at Henry municipal pool on July 8. Instructor Miss Dana Senderbach will teach beginners intermediates life saving and adult classes. 10 cent basket rental applies.
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Marshall County
The
American Red Cross
Henry Municipal
Paris DiGregorio
Henry City
County Red Cross
John Doyle
Saratoga
DiGregorio
Leo Geitner
Ernest Rose
Dana Senderbach
Peoria
Red Cross
the News-Republican
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Ote Sartley
Jari
Princeton Hospital
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Pontiac
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Oliver Robison
Joe Whited
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Magnolia
Phillip Bischler
Gene Kaliher
Chipper
Doug Brumm
Mahomet
W M Kalliher
Tom Qolszanowski
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William Miller
Donnie
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College of the Pacific
Stockton
Cali
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis
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Hopedale - Mackinaon
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Henry Grade Board
CUBS
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Wake Rosewall
Orin Read
Frank McCrosky
Larry Hageman
Jim Stedman
Lawrence Shamitt
John Hunt
Jerry Fox
Keith Barnes
Bull Cook
Bill Buser
Kent Feuntan
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Rickey Studo
New Henry
Becky Davis
Tammy Martin
Beverly Ringenberg
Tom Ringenberg
Camilla
Agnes
Emma Tochalauski
Carolyn Sneed
Dan McWard
Illinois Valley Rides
Clarence J Stansell
Marshall- Putnam Fair
McNabb
Wilford Longman
West of
Robert McMillen
Camp Grove
Kim Steele Downie
Ricky Hageman
Valerie Barnett
Kevin Robison
Shawn Piers
Susie Dougherty
Ray Magnuson
Beverly Ringenberger
June Campbell
Vicki Robison
Pat MeeWard
Chiff Neuman
Nancy Cain
Kathy Mae Heilman
Rocky and
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Vera Hodge
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Jim Shelton
Harold Norman
Anne Daugherty
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Robert Smith
Charles Sherburne
Larry Chamberlain
Marcie Chamberlain
Bill Brennan
Paula Magelli
Dave Nauman
Ronnie Crook
Nancy Crook
Darrel Schlosser
Harold Thomas
Janine Thomas
Tom Ziegler
Steve Ziegler
Gary Ziegler
Jim Epley
Billy Grimm
Holly Grimm
Jane Nauman
Tom Nauman
Donna Shelton
Kevin Piers
Bob Onyan
Jim Onyan
Carol Bowling
Frank McCrosby
Brenda
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Susie Sneed
Daniel Cummins
Bill Cook
Jack Davis
Dennis Chamberlain
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Jeff Sneed
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