Centennial queen Mrs Vineta Spare Pace crowned
The Crown the Centennial queen is Mrs Vineta Spare Pace of Henry. Honorary queen representing the key to Mrs Robert Momer. Ralph Christman, honorary mayor, sits with dignitaries including Senator Clyde Trager of Peoria, Robert J. Riddell of Peoria, speaker of the day, and Arthur Blocher, band director.
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Vineta
Henry
Robert Momer
Ralph Christman
Pace
Clyde Trager
Peoria
Robert J. Riddell
Arthur Blocher
Rickey Studio
Clyde C. Trager
Marshall Co
General Assembly
Springfield
Illinois State Senate
Trager
Peona
Stark
Marshall County
Sparland pageant recalls town’s Civil War era and school
A Sparland village pageant staged by residents drew about 2000 spectators despite heat and humidity. Highlights included a Civil War tableau with soldiers, a covered wagon entry, and scenes from local history such as the Graves family and the prewar village rail line.
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Spar
George Sparr
Mission Appeal At St Marys July 3 1955
Rev James O Kane of the Society of St Columban substitutes as pastor at St Marys while Fr Laurence Schumacher is on vacation. Father Schumacher consents to have Father O Kane make an appeal for foreign missions on Sunday July 3 1955.
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James O’kane
The
Society of St. Columban For Foreign Missions
St. Mary’s Church
Fr Laurence Schumacher
Father Schumacher
Father O’kane
Jerry Farr Reports Prom State Of Wyoming
Jerry Farr from the News-Republican sports department files a brief Wyoming report. He is vacationing with his parents Mr and Mrs Dayne Farr and mentions seeing Mount Rushmore during the trip.
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Jerry Farr
Wyoming
News-Republican
State of
Dayne Farr
Jerry
Mr. Rushmore
Information on corn storage expected soon in Peoria meeting
Donald Schwanke an office manager in the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation service will meet in Peoria next Tuesday to learn details about corn storage for the 1955 crop in Marshal Putnam counties. He expects information on shipping of currently stored corn, when farmer takeovers will begin, and whether the government will erect new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Schwanke
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Office
Peoria
Putnam Counties
Schwanke
Government urges farmers to store corn on farms
Government again urges farmers in two counties to store corns on their own farms. Farmers receive 15 cents a bushel if they reseal. Those who have exceeded their 1955 corn allotments may dispose of the excess acres by August 1.
Record land sale tops area at 660 per acre
The latest land deal covers 160 acres at 660 dollars per acre, totaling 105,600 dollars for the quarter section. The measure is the highest price reported in the region, drawing discussion from locals from here south to Eureka.
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Eureka
Centennial News And Pictures Across Centennial Pages
The notice directs readers to Centennial News And Pictures across three pages with details on page 6 section 1 and page 1 section 2. It indicates continued coverage and additional illustrations or items to view.
Entries Move In Grand Parade At Centennial
Rain fell as 51 entries followed the parade route past the reviewing stand on Church street. Judges announced awards across three classes with first to Sparland Baptist church and La Prairie Presbyterian church earning top honors for overall spirit. Frank's Plumbing won best commercial float. Lacon Businessmen’s entry drew praise for a gesture of friendship.
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Church Street
Wer
Sparland Baptist Church
Royal Neighbors
Future Homemakers of America
Richland Grange
Mintion
la Prairie Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxilary
Sparland High School Alumni Association
Lacon
Frank's Plumbing
Tanner's Orchards
Antrim and
Hastings
Phil Sandberg
Henry Business Men's to sponsor Dollar Days event
The Henry Business Men's Association voted to sponsor Dollar Days in Henry in late August to coincide with a new Wiedman store opening. Dates likely August 19–20 or 26–27 depending on the building completion and stock. A street dance, tax discussion, and a shopping survey plan were also discussed.
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Henry Business Men's Association
K of C
Henry
Wiedman
Wiedmans
Lee Poff
Business
Ing
American Legion
Melvin C. Parsons
Bureau of Business Management
University of Hitnels
Henry el
University Bureau
Parsons
Henry State Bank
Harry Shanks
Bissell Shaver
Gordon Downey
Bruce Knuter
Madeline Romick
Moby Finfgeld
Mrs Charles Soedier Dies After Surgery In Peru
Mary Bessye Merdian Soedier, born Henry June 8 1883, died after four weeks in hospital following surgery. She lived in Peru with husband Charlie Soedier for 48 years and left son Melvin George, grandson George, and great granddaughter. Surviving sisters are Mrs Mary Ford and Mrs Manda Boyer. pallbearers include nephews Emil Knoerle Ed Schmitz Dr Robert Boyer Fred Ford Elmer Meridian Clifford Meridian. Funeral at Brennan Funeral Home and burial in Henry City Cemetery.
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Charles An
Bessye Mer
Mary For
Mary’s Hospital
la' ‘Ea
Brénnan Funeral Home
So¢dier
Harvey Galther
Lacon
Henry City
Emil Knoerle
Ed Schmitz
Oglesby
Robert Boyer
Peru
Fred Ford
Elmererdian
Clifford Merdian
Bessye Merdian
Stephen Joseph
Sophia Helms Merdian
Henry
Charlies Soedier
Melvin George
George
Mary Ford
Manda Boyer
Lilian Kelley
Clara Brown
Emma Merdian
Edward
Fred
Richard Merdian
Magnolia Grange Homecoming Show And Rodeo At Magnolia Grounds
Magnol ia Grange sets a homecoming event featuring a Diamond Horseshoe championship rodeo and a daylong program at Magnolia grounds southwest of McNabb. The day includes rodeo acts, horse show, parade elements, lunch, and appearances by notable cowboys and entertainers.
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Phan Selby
Tonite
Grange Daelie
Agno Ins
Swaney Meh
McNab Fas
Magnolia St
Richland
Mallard
Nat Ae
Millway Hatchery
Aichi
McNabb
Del's
Gene Ballerine
Chrysler
Spring Valley
Griffith Seed Co
Miah
Sandberg Rucking
Iphenuike
Che
Ibout
Welabrock Cking
Keas
Althaus Brothers
LaRoxe
Tne
National Harvester
Glover's
Standard Setficé
Nabb
Herb Frake
John Deere
Tolitea
Tom Lyons
Implotichti
Ites Chalmers
Peti
Engethaupe
Imp
Chalmers
Ant
Rae
Fay Millway
Tennessee
Satrow
Nashville
Rickey Sales
Harris
Sam Nash
Ita Co
Sal¢Xmah
Mane
George Valley
Hennepin
Bray
Gringdale
Ica
Ed Purcell
Horne
Hennepin Saddle Club
Grange
Business Men Invited to City Council Meeting
City council members and citizens are urged to attend a Monday Aug 1 meeting to discuss official city business including a proposed city sales tax authorized by the recent general assembly and signed by Gov Stratton. Council members say open citizen expressions carry weight and prestige.
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Citi Ket Ienery
Henry
Couit
General Assembly
William.ig. Stratton
Henry Council
Orther
Motorcycle Races Sunday Promise Spills Thrills Galore
Swamp Angels organize an action packed motorcycle race program for Sunday July 31 along Route 18 two miles east of Henry in Wolf Hollow near Turpen's sawmill. The 4 mile rough course hosts scrambling stock class events with details to be set at Sunday’s registration. The club includes residents from Henry Lacon Chillicothe and Cazenovia with free parking and grounds refreshments available.
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Swamp Angels
Henry
Route 18
Wolf Hollow
Turpen
Lacon
Chillicothe
Cazenovia
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Thef Davis
Donna Naghsonger
Mernelle Jury
Joanne Thielbar
Joanne Campbell
Kaye Hoskins
Sharon Schupp
Donita Swanson
Ethel Davis
Barbara McDonald
Pagent
Grand Parade
Howard Lewis
Cherry, I
Bill Kear
Tes
Adford
FE. E. Royce
Esian
Cécege Hui
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Appeal For Foreign Missions
F To
Doc) Campbell
Parade News
Rickey Studie
la Grange
Henry Cetty
Magnolia Grange Ange
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