Seen Thru the Front Window in Small Town Night
A crowded scene around a Bradford heating truck and numerous locals and strangers gathers after dark. Names including Jim Harrington, McNabb, Mrs S, and others appear amid chatter about events, cars, and a reading room visit.
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Jim Harrington
Chillicothe
McNabb
John’ Ewan
Bacon Edward Stoner
Watercott
Reese
Peoria
Donna Pairan
Bob
Screeton
Marshall Johnson
Varna
Date “Wirights
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Hennepin
Emis
Clarence
Ely
Max’ sSianers
Rose
Charles‘ Holmes
Champaign Urbana
Courier‘ Car
Jones
Henry
Eugretta
Laura
Smith
Mia
Lejia
Dopple
iLetha Fernupp
Oak Park
J Meri Harrison
Pedriay
Spbry
Glenview
Aster
Frey
Mercury
Joe-Mré
Arvid Clemens
Rickeys
Suciam Tallyn of California Dies at 98 in Petaluma Home
Obituary notes Suciam Tallyn, oldest resident of Western California and former grain businessman, died Sunday at his home in Petaluma after months of illness. Survived by widow and heirs including Edward, George, Ronald and two sisters Elizabeth Andly and Alled Kindly. Burial arrangements pending in Oakland or Richmond with services to be announced.
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Wonona
Benwan
Jane
Grain Yoo
Eithesy
Pasvia
Joseph
Sarah Daniels -Tallyn
Moboi Ison
Thiref
Song
Edward
Oakland
Calif
George
Richmond
iRonald
Wehonn
Elizabeth Andly
Nebraska
Mra
Alled
Petaluma
Seecay
Whittaker 85 Dies on Granville Farm Near Peru
Eugenie Whittaker 85 a longtime Granville area resident died Tuesday May 23 at St Margaret's hospital Spring Valley. A farm worker and manager for decades she lived on the Granville farm with nephew Richard Whittaker and family. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Thursday at Dynartcha with Dr F E Rockwell officiating. Burial in Granville cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Ray Sidney John Joel and Richard Whittaker and Richard Patterson Whittaker. Ohio is cited in Britannica as highly navigable.
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Eugenie
Whittaker
Granville
Rockwell
Rome
Ray
Sidney
John
Joel
Richard Whittaker
Richards Patterson
Whittakeny
Henry column shares memories and town notes
The editor reflects on the Personal column and its readers. He notes readers favor the window observations and recalls friends, deaths, and local life. Census hints for Henry, Illinois hint at a population near 2000 with new homes and growth. Memorial Day holiday shifted publication to Wednesday. readers respond well.
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Ennai
Henry
Prairie area teaching and social notes for Sunday visitors
A dense roster of local residents and families from La Prairie and nearby towns gather for dinners, birthdays, church events, school activities, and visits. Attendees include the Streitmatter, Ehnile, Turnbull, Kimble, and Clarence families, with multiple encounters in Lacon, Wyoming, and Eureka.
Wednesday Papers Expand Roles In Local News Scene
The La con Home Journal joins the News Republic with a new Wednesday edition, reshaping the local press schedule. The editor notes staff shifts to Thursday production and personal changes as he reaches the 44 year mark amid routine lawn care.
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Henry
Miss Helen Anske Presents Rural School Band Concert
Miss Helen Anske presented her rural school bands in Lacon gym for a two hour spring concert Sunday night with 300 plus in attendance. Readings featured kindergarten through advanced bands from numerous schools with soloists and ensembles, earning cash gifts from participating districts in appreciation.
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Lacon
Betorn
West Halleck
Anske
Doyle
Mia
Vada
Blackwell
Cam Grave
Genevieve
McGinn
Nora McGinn
Lawn Ridge
Linda Smith
Carol Herman
Sharon Coon
Helen
Caldwell
LaPrairie
Helén Zuleger
Betty’ Lou Murphy
Irma
Rassell
Lois Bennett
Trombine
Bobby Gill
Barbara Burt
Wilson School
Wilson
Sue Ann’ Brady
Carol Holm
Mary_Cantwell
Sue Doll
Little Violet
Billy Kehlenbach
Edelstein
Camp Grove
Peggy
Nell
Frank
Radley
Mossville
Eddie Ryan
Ann’ Foster
Edna
Lideketh
Joo GS
Janus Waltz
Jane Anne Johnson
Centerville
Rhade
Aanophene
Lyndard
John Maddox
Lake
Floyd Murphy
Zuleger
Rosalie
Connie Maddex
Maddex
Merry
Pha Webber
Janet Elsassér
South Hampton
James Peterson
Milo
Annie Rooney
Beverly Summitt
Florence Summitt
Mabel
Phillip Easter
Sun Bird
Barbara Bigger
Carol Gray
Pee ' Cracker Jack
Carolyn McGinn
Janet
Peck
Phyllis
Elsasser
Marlene Predmore
Barbara Biggar
Mary Leigh
Bobbie Turnbull
Ard
Pha
Webber
la Prairie
Patsy -Renne
Mary
Alice Ryan
Audrey Miller
Bobbie Purnell
LaFrsirle
Patsy
Werkle
Mosqville
Janet Elsasser
Edel- Opera ‘ Overture
Loyal and True
Legionnaires
Highways Reclassified as State Proposals Face Local Scrutiny
A state plan to reclassify routes 18 and 17 would shift control to local areas, with hearings statewide and final action by the legislature. Critics argue the move aims to justify a gasoline tax increase while weighing township versus county highway administration.
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Jstate
Henry
Illfois
Henty
Kankakee
Putnam County
Thankful note for friends and neighbors
Mrs Marilyn Rindays expresses appreciation for all letters and cards sent during illness and after death in the family. She thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and support.
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Marilyn
Rindays
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