Girl Scouts Entertaining Amateur Show Draws Prizes
An event staged by the Girl Scouts of Lac neon featured Miss Lois Staab winning first prize of 15 dollars for a vocal solo accompanied by her father. Donny Staab earned second prize for piano. Mae Hayden of Dés Jambéaines earned third with a singing solo. The program included emcee Mae Stella Hayden and multiple musical numbers with local performers.
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Tethade
Spon
Sored
Barnssis
Makine
Hamiltton
Lois
Staab
Lacneon
Louis
Staab i
Donny
Baward
Stella
Hayden
Dés Jambéaines
Iowa
Nee Blaing
Budd
Lacon
A'Semcee
SECC
ANH
Terry Budd
Maglorie’ Gallup
Nolo
Johnson
Poe Deane
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Laedri
Reynolds
Rona
Newell
Votal
Jean Foland
Sehvianke—Saxophones
Sama
Keith
Baldwin
Eto
Brey
Ign
Chamberlain
Voggleaip
Fenkine
Patty
Hudderson
Voeni
Opperte
Uicon
Uckle Enla
Euy
I. Broaddus
Swinson
Local Auxiliary Poppy Drive Noted In Lacon Report
The Lacon American Legion Auxiliary collected over 2,000 poppies as a fund drive for veterans. Members, including Mrs. Willan Marland of Charleston and others, aided by Boy and Girl Scouts, reported strong participation and continued fundraising efforts through May with a quota of 1,500.
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Ividscon
Lacon
Eureka Becomes Largest Town in Woodford County
Eureka, with a 1950 population of 1,714, tops Woodford County as the county’s largest town, marking a gain of over 600 people from 1940 to 1950. Census rules counting college students at their schools boosted Eureka’s total by about 300, reflecting shifts in population accounting.
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YMSIL
Woodford
Eureka
Census Bureau
Woodford County
Hennepin Township High School Honors At Banquet
Members of the athletic association of Hennepin township high school were honored Wednesday evening by guest speaker Paul Unruh of Peoria All-American basketball star and Bradley University senior. Letters awarded to softball basketball track and ghost leaders with a covered dish luncheon preceding the address.
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Hennepin
Paul
Asa
Bradley
Charley
Jenkins
Unruh
Albert Arnikis
Thomas Jeppson
Wayne Briner
Floyd Pederson
Jack
Zenor
Sonny
Jessep
Stanley
Reynolds
Bradley Colby
John Petersen
Apres
Jack Zenor
Gudmund
Jessen
Stanley Reynolsts
Edward Paxson
Floyd Pedersen
William Hall
Joseph Marchiori
Thores Tennent
Bradley-Clby-John
Petersen
Robert 'Brandstatter
Stanley Reynolds
Gudmund Jesaen Jr
Joseph
Mar‘chiori
Joseph Boggio
Theodore Mala
Volt
Lois Brandstatter
Marilyn’ Morine
Mary Jeppson
OCONNOR SUFFERS BRAIN CONCUSSION IN FARM ACCIDENT
P D OConnor remains in serious condition at St Margaret's hospital after a Thursday morning tractor accident at his home. He struck his head while catching a sack of seed, was knocked to the concrete floor, and is under care of a Chicago brain specialist.
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Ote
Mr. O'Connor
Chicago
May Queen Mary Paxson Crowned Amid Procession
Miss Mary Paxson was crowned May Queen in a Sunday evening ceremony. The procession featured cross bearers Edward Paxson and a large group of attendants and flower girls, with ushers Stanley Reynolds and Thomas Jeppson. Reva G DeWitte delivered the sermon and benediction.
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Frances—Arnikis
Stanley Reynolds
Thomas Jeppson
Altela Hennngan
Helen
Emma Ellena
Joan
Rose Chiavario
Ann
Jean Biagi
Marilyn Reynolds
Elizabeth
Joan Mazzatti
June Ernat
Al-Rolando
Miss Helen Platt Weds Ervin Dietz Jr in Chicago Church
Miss Helen Platt of Chicago, daughter of Edward Platt, married Ervin A Dietz Jr., son of Mr and Mrs EB Dietz of Chicago. The May 27 ceremony at Watson Park Church featured the couple's reception at the bridegroom’s home and plans to reside in a newly purchased house.
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Helen Platt
Chicago
Edward Platt
Hennepin
Ervin A.dietz Jr
Av. Dietz
Lotus Avenue
Watson Park Church
Connolly. Avenue
Alexander
Walter Sabarla
Mrav
Toy ‘Anderson
Two Cars Collide Near Granville Injuring Five Students
A Friday wreck at the Wye east of Granville involved a 1980 Ford sedan driven by Miss Ellen Johnson and a Plymouth sedan driven by an Oglesby man. Five Bradley University students suffered minor cuts and bruises. all occupants escaped serious injury.
Putnam Christian Church Morning Worship and Activities
The Senachwine Go-Getters 4-H club meets Monday evening, June 6, at Ralph Daniels home with Jimmy and Roger Quinn assisting with lunch. The church holds Bible school at 9:00, morning worship at 10:00, and Christian Endeavor at 6:00.
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Putnam, Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Senachwine
Ralph Daniels
Jimmy
Roger Quinn
Sparland Community News Highlights Local Socials and Visits
Sparland notes May gatherings as Junior Christian Endeavor holds its first social at sponsor Mrs. Leland Short’s home. Vacation Bible School runs June 19 30 with four age groups. enrollment by June 9. Residents host and visit relatives from Henry Putnam Streator and Chicago. Memorial Day visitors recall former friends at Sparland cemetery. local teachers guests at a home dinner.
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Junior Christian Endeavor
Leland Short
Christian—fellowship
Ralph Small
Jane
the Christian Church
Harold Condit
Sunday Visits and Social Calls Across Local Towns
Mr and Mrs Ed Prather hosted Sunday guests including Catherine McFarlane Alberta Prather Dorothy Lutes and Bill Prather Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Fred Prather of Princeton and Mr and Mrs Willard O Dell of Henry Henry residents welcomed Robert Wright and Margaret Jean for Sunday dinner at Wrights home Lloyd Simon small son of Mr and Mrs Robert Simon of Princeton visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Guy French of High Prairie Mrs Walter Wright was a dinner guest of Mrs Arthur Bima of Meabb in Meabb Curt Ballard and family of Depue joined Robert Morse for Thursday evening at the Morse home.
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David -G. Day
David
Olin—-Day
McNabb
Charles and
Clare Strawn Day
Magnolia- Swaney
Wednessey
Union
Congregational
Methodist
American Legion
Inggar
Landbo
Ron
Harky
Delores Hansen
Chicago
Lee
iDaggitt
Elwood
Eddington
Stephen
Schnectady
Hia Igrents
Eddingon
Lacon
G. Carmien
Jesse Camp
T.H. Timmons
Marcia
Nancy
Fort ‘Cowan
Thompson
John S. Thompson
Hattie
Weacott
Leo. Jackson
Georgette Werner
Poorla
Shrine
Sandra
Mirna Hewerlo
Aynity
Caralt Siegried
Clyde Reinington
Kankakee
Howat
Hamilton
Wichita
Kan
Pend
Burdette Loomia
Wayne
Osborne
Sharon Sue
Caliornia
Tony Reed
Rosanna
California
Charles F
Delman Pettatt
Charles
Pettat
Evanston
Burdsiie Loomis
Tria
Iowa
Charles Loomis
Glen Travin
Spring Bay
Hilda June Wright
Dale Wright
Wilbert Swanson
Ladd
Fred Peterson
Tiskilwa
Orville Smith
James
George Wheeler
Senachwine School
Starved Rock
Roger Atkina
Mary
Cottage
Tobert-Morse
John Morse
Frances
Henry
Charles German
Herme
Tex
John Morae
Lloyd Wheeler
Roy Christianson
Rockford
Roy Piergon
Russell Shirley
Streator
Lloyd Anderson
Karl Wherry
Robert. Morse
Elmer Lefman
Ann
John Iman
Oscar, Wright, Jr
Clarence Right
Algonquin
Wright
F. W. Atkins
Marvin Johnson
oMr
R. D
Crystal” Lake
Willis
Cecil -McLane
Princeleton
Parry Mémorial Hospital
Princeton
McLanes
Putnam
Jim Hageman
Stibgen
iMra
Glifford-Fulkergon
Dickie
Davenport
Ed Prather
Catherine McFarlane
Alberta
Prather
Dorothy Lutés
Bill” Prather
Fred ‘ Prather
Willard’ O'Dell
Henrys
Robert Wright
Margaret Jean
Normal
Oan Lloyd
Simon
Smally Son
Robert Simmon
Guy French
High’ Prairie
Walter Wright
Arthur Bima
Meabb
Meabb On Thursday- Ce Mr. and Mrs. Curt.Ballard
Depue
Robert Morse
Roberts Township Road Tax Increase on Ballot
Roberts township voters will decide on June 1 whether to raise the road and bridge tax from 16.5 to 93 cents per 100 dollars of assessable property to fund road improvements. Officials argue bonds are costly and favor the annual levy to cover ongoing needs and avoid interest costs.
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Roberts Township
Varna
Roberts
Roberts ,Township
Peek
Metibe
Mittee
Cig Caleson
Arthur
Louis Kelm
J Bren
Fragmentary notes on a musical scene and names
The text sketches a scene about singing roles and a strange rock formation described as a path to heaven. It mentions individuals including Mrs Walter M, Mrs Clyde Anoly, and others at Streator, with scattered references to evenings and dinners, but the passage is incomplete and unclear.
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Wm. D. Wagner
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Dental Arts Building
Malin Fidoi
Spbontte Foit
Paul ‘Unruh
Bradley Star
P.D. O’connor
Harold’ Studyvin
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Mars
W. J.read
Blanche Highsmith
Wis
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Clarence
Morris
Earl’. Cockrun
Mattoon
CG. W. Seibert
Hana Hjort
Granvilla
Mathilda Hansen
Louis Hansen
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Loutant
St. Margaret's Hospital
Nothdurft
Joe Marchiorf
Mary Paxson
APG
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Sparland
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Sueday
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Chamaign
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Una Lidle
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Northwest
Bradley University
Lyman Vincent
Sparland Cemetery
Jessie. Tanmner- Barnes
Whitefield
Harrison Dennis
Farmington
Dewey Reed
Wyoming
J. S
Paul Drillon
Alice McDonald
Myrtle McDonald
Louis Skaggs
Jania Ross
Margaret Wilson
Kaye Hoskina
Kaya
Misa ‘Estelle Kehlenbach
Galesburg
A. J. Kehlenbach
Elizabeth Marland
George Hacker
SM. McCully -Veterinarian
Illinois
Robert I. Thornton
Hony- State
Aeak
American Bonding Innsurance Co
Security” Insurance Co
United Fire Insurance Co
United States Fidelity .& Guaranty Co
Mindlg
National :Casualty Co
Western States —Mu
Tual” Auto Insurance Co
Farmerg- Life Insurance Co
General Agt
Hte—Health and
Chad
Walter M
Clyde Anoly
Spra
Marshall Counties
the. Marshall;Putnam Oil Company
Atero Chemidustries, Inc
Marshall-Putnam Oil
Henry, Illinois
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