Four-H Sewing Contest Yields Wide Ranges of Ratings
A long list of contestants and their ratings from the Four-H sewing contest shows participants across Toluca Granville Sparland and surrounding towns in categories from knitting to tailored garments. Names include Caryl Fountain Henry Karen Althaus LaRose Christina Reeves Toluca and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryl Fountain
Henry
Karen Althaus
LaRose
Christina Reeves
Toluca
Linda Ellis
Sue Lynn Madison
Karen Zellars
Granville
Paula Caplinger
Lacon
Sherry Schulty
Linda Bade
Varna
Barbara Jesse
Cinda Heuer
Carol Gerdes
Minonk
Diana Braun
Paula Mudge
Carol Bowliing
Janice Koch
Lee Ann Newell
Sparland
Sheri Seibold
Christy Liable
Advanced
Joan Ralston
Judy Schwiderski
Debra Holz
Rebecca Wier
Claire Haugens
Renny Harber
Carol Jensen
Karen Schmillen
Kathy Davies
Karen Zellers
Debbie Reichen
Mary Vandiver
Cheryl Elsasser
Cheryl Endress
Speer
Laurie Kelly
Chilicothe
Joyce Newell
Kathy Salisbury
Carole Webber
Janet McKee
Washburn
Beth Shafer
Theresa Headley
Debbie Skaggs
Becky Morse
Putnam
Jan Alleman
Magnolia
Tammy Probyn
Donna Streitmatter
Marsha Brown
Patty Hunter
Nora Ann Sears
Local ISU Dean's List Scholars Named for Summer Semester
More than 1,800 Illinois State University students earned grades of 3.00 or higher to be placed on the Dean's List for the term ending in June. The list includes 171 students with straight A marks indicated by an asterisk, with recipients across multiple towns and majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State University
Richard R. Bond
Marshall County
Mary Edward
Green
Henry
Sandra Rundquist Shafer
Park
Colleen Wier
Lacon
Kathleen Volpe
S. Willow
Toluca
James Campbell
Pamela Luning Forrest
Rose Warner
Sandra White
Venona
Putnam County
Mary Ann Bloom
Granville
Michael Fay
McNabb
Jeanne Alleman
Magnolia
Daniel Serafini
Mark
Susan’ Read
Putnam
Stark County
Norma Barto
Jerrell Moodie
Bradford
Joyce Winans
la Fayette
Judith Ann Lambert
Connie Schmidt
Washington
Patricia Trickle
Soomore
Toulon
Susanne King
Gary Kruger
Deborah McCarty
W. Williams
Wyoming
Knights of Columbus Council 2405 to Install Officers
A special meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2405 will be held August 5 at the Henry American Legion Building for officer installation. Steak fry starts at 6 50 p m with reservations due by August 2 to Leonard Rees and others. regular meetings are first Tuesdays at 6 30 p m with summer sessions at the American Legion Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Council
American Legion
Knights of Columbus Council
Henry American Legion
Leonard Rees
4 H Club Show Winners And Senior Projects Listed
A long list of 4 H club winners across multiple projects is given with per club names including Bennington Cloverettes Granville Jolly Homemakers Richland Community Senachwine Happy Hustlers Swaney Handimaids LaPrairie Ramblerettes and others. The notes reference project categories such as ADVENTURES IN COOKING PRESERVATION MEAT AND EGGS PASTRY YEAST BREADS and PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT I II III along with state fair alternates and trophies. A state fair reminder appears for several individuals and clubs within Putnam and Granville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Buchanan
Renny Harber
Bennington Cloverettes
Patricia Weide
Granville Jolly Homemakers
Cheryl Elsasser
LaPrairie Ramblerettes
Marcia Elsasser
Cindy Carlson
Kathy Carlson
Richland Community
Janice Schlosser
Senachwine Happy Hustlers
Debra Magnafici
Swaney Handimaids
Vickie Murphy
Edith Monier
Steuben Sewing Songsters
Adventures IN Cooking
Lori Silvestri
Bennington Cloverettes, Jr
Diana Braun
Paula Mudge
Debbie Reichen
Denise Reichen
Marcia Sancken
Henry Happy Hustlers
Sue Endress
Marjorie McCully
Roberts Happy Go Luckies
Sarah Winship
Jan Alleman
Carol Keegan
Marjorie McKirgan
Sandy Faw
Bonnie Focci
Karen Schmillen
Anna Marie Rossetti
Cindy Edgerley
Karen Klein
Jane Skowera
Mary—Jo Fwordowski
Grandville Jolly Homemakers
Gwen Heilstedt
Paula Heilstedt
Colleen Winship
Paula Caplinger
Christine Kitts
Hopewell Home
Ee’ers
Cheryl ‘’Endress
Cindy Bogner
Teresa Egleton
Alice Ralston
Lynda McCullough
Linda Bade
Susan Clift
Susan Goodell
Peggy Keal
Senachwine
Happy ~ Hustlers
Connie Campbell
Pay Haun
Beth Laible
Bell Plain Stitch & Sisters
Marcia McClure
Bennington
Cloverettes
Linda Ellis
Mildred Retzer
Kay Kunkle
Karen Gibbs
Mary Merdian
Whitefield Whiz Kids
Janice Knoblauch
Mary Jo Twardowski
Ann Schertz
Jamie ,Leigh
la Prairie Ramblerettes
Jam Sandness
Happy Hustlers
Diane Bogner
Ken Bogner
Granville, NJ
Alice Edgerly
Donald Mudge
Granville, Ill
Martha Downey
Marlene Bachman
Allan Bachman
Putnam, Ill
Jackie Eder
Northern Ireland July 12 holiday sparks unrest and bonfires
The letter describes Northern Ireland's National Holiday rooted in 1690 and the Battle of the Boyne. It notes Protestant Catholic tensions, riots, and the O Neale government’s overthrow. The writer recalls Belfast bombing, a joyful crowd singing at events, and large bonfires fueled by tires donated by Michilin Tire Co as July 11 preparations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Northern Ireland
James
Northern—Ireland
William—of Orange
Battle of the Boyne
O’neal
Belfast
Boyne
Michilin Tire Co
Orangemen
Rugged Cross
Jesus
Top Ten Percent Named After 4-H Clothing Judging
Henry Senachwine High School opens August 26 1969 with a pre opening registration and required physical and dental exams for new and ninth grade students. top ten percent in 4 H clothing judging July 22 1969 listed with multiple named individuals. The piece also includes personals and a vivid diary style account of a Northern Ireland Orangemen march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Senachwine High School
Henry News Republican
Marshall- Putnam Counties
Marsha Endress
Judy Scoon
Arleen Laible
Marcia McClure
Becky Capponi
Debbie Alleman
Sue Wilson
Marcy Bumgarner
Sally Boyle
Patti Haun
Alice Edgerley
Cindy Edgerly
Susan Clift
Martha Jane Downey
Mary Merdian
Marlene Bachman
Janet Allard
Jane Hoscheidt
Patty Hunter
Susie Endress
Cheryl Endress
Parents Urged to Complete School Physicals and Registration
Parents are reminded that children entering Kindergarten or first grade and those entering fifth grade must have a physical and tax examination before the fall term. Final registration is August 20 and 21. New residents with school aged children should come in now for placement. Book rental is 10 dollars for Kindergarten and 12 dollars for grades 1-8. payable at registration.
Maxwell Street Date-In-Henry Opens With Blue Light
Henry hosts Maxwell Street Day on Saturday August 2 inviting shoppers to browse haggle and buy as merchants showcase items. Attendees include Rev J Frith Little Mrs Little Allison Alan and Margaret Jones with guests Daryl Halverson family of Indianapolis joining for supper and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Robison
Carl Mackenburg and
Neal
Waterloo
Iowa
Putnam
Dewey Hodge
Galvin Vail
Morrison
Dan Vail
Aime Guimond
Lacon
John Wabel
Maxwell Street
Henry
J. Frith Little
Allison
Alan
Margaret Jones
Carlin Cronkite
Daryl Halverson
Indianapolis
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aileen Liable
Beth—hbiable
Diane Althaus
Schwiderski
Penny Cusac
Frances Egleton
Janice Knoblach
Ann Certz
Lori Seiler
Chris Crank
Joyce Laible
Karen Hancher
Jamie Leigh
Dawn Campbell
Glenna Campbell
Kim Hall
Tish Hall
Pat Haun
Elaine Gallup
Judy Braun
Chris Wilson
Ruth Monier
Debbie Seibert
Anne Nauman
Julie Miller
Patty Leigh
Marsha Elsasser
Patti Webber
Debbi Buck
Meredith McKee
Christine Shafer
Charlene Hayden
Ruth Hayward
Linda
Knights of Columbus
A.b.c.’S OF Foods
Sue Ann
Meredith
Bellplain Stitch & Stir Sisters
Lora Schumacher
Bennington Cloverettes,Jr
Chevy Hondiress
Carla Hancher
LaPrairie Rambierettes
Mary J. Sloan
Debra Tighe
Carol Forney
Carol Bowling
Marcia Bumgarner
Steuben
Cindy Nauman
Arts & Crafts
Kathie Kelly
Mary Wilson
Cloverettes, Jr
Canning
LaPrairie Rambleretts
Rhonda Austin
Roberts Happy_Go Luckies
James Kelly
Daniel Brown
Ronald Endress
Bell Plain Stitch
Stir “Sisters
Swaney Handmaids
Sewing Songsters
Philip Edgerly
Bruce Kneebone
Randi Kneebone
Sue Jesse
Steuben Sewing Sangsters
Harold Gallup
Ill
Peggy Tomberlin
Yvonne Busbaum
Chris Rossetti
A. P.rossetti
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Jerry Mekely
Steve Wilson
Phil Edgerly
Brett Waldschmit
Bruce Harrison
Tom Cockeril
Bob Waldschmit
Ted Morgensen
Randi Nauman
John Ehrhardt
Doug Campbell
Kneebone
James Vance
Gary Harrison
Harold Hayword
Kofold
Mike Hartley
John Egan
Roy Thorn
Cliff Long
Phillip Reed
Henry Senachwine
Cubs
Larry Turner
Leroy Briner
Nelle Briner
Tim Snowden
John Hobbs
Jim Male
Dave Hoscheidt
Kevin Robison
Bobby Durain
Tim Downey
Steve Durain
Robert Smith
Gene Hodge
Jim Rummerfield
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