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Newspaper

Henry News Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

7

Wedding in Lacon features navy blue gown and Caterpillar worker groom

The ceremony united Miss Margaret Schoepke and Mr. Conarro in Lacon with reception in Luther Hall. Guests from Chicago and nearby towns attended. The couple planned a short wedding trip to Springfield and Chillicothe, with the bride a Mid-County high school graduate and the groom employed at Catepillar in East Peoria.

Peter Pan Margaret Schoepke Warne George Baldwin Marilyn Seckler Doris Coleson Vatua Judy Gauwitz Lacon Lloyd Ahistrom Ralph Ahistrom Jeanette Schoepke Springfield Chillicothe Mid-County High School FHA GAA Conrarro Mid-County High Peoria Conarro Robert .Spang Homie Elizabeth Brown Charles Kitchen Chicago Hennepin Varna Spérland Granville Doerne Peru

Varna couple wed in First Lutheran church ceremony

Miss Marilyn Keys Ahlstrom and James Conarro II were married at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Varna. The bride, given by her father Marion Ahlstrom, wore a ballerina length white gown with a net cape and blue daisies in her bouquet. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Orville Boone with organist Florence Gustafson and vocalist Diane Kief. Bridesmaids included Doris Spellious and Genevieve Snell, with Larry Harber as best man and Harold Woods as groomsman.

Smiss Marilyn Keys Ahlstrom Wee Eee Ras Varna Marion Ahlstrom Arid Orville K. Boone Ey Wera Gladioli Florence Gustefsonh Wiss Doris Spellious Sparland Baar Migs Genevieve Snellfoun Miss Dixie Baker Larry Harber Luton Harold Woods Cathe Ughers Schdepke Vatna

Stag Dinner Honors George Ely of Florida

Mrs Ely entertained with a stag dinner and porch party Wednesday night in honor of George Ely of Palm Harbor Florida. After dinner on the veranda, the gentlemen played euchre. Guests included Mr Ely Sam Ramp Harry Proudfoot Fred Bestold Wallace Clyde Longman J Paul Grieves and Baght. Mrs Proudfoot and Mrs Ramp accompanied their husbands. Walter Winkler and son Roger drove to Indianapolis for Memorial Day auto races.

Mra Ruby’ Ely George Ely Palm Harbor Fla Mr. Ely Sam, Ramp Des Plaines Harry Proudfoot Chitags Fred Bestold Wallace Clyde Longman J. Paul Grieves Baght Baght, Mrs. Proudfoot Mrs. Ramp M. Brown George Emer Beorla L. L. Roby Cruces N.M Willis Brown Elgin Andrew ,Brown Guy Streator Junius An Wes Clyde’ Brown Bethany Juning Brown White Chicago Lele Hennefeld Henry Mep Ny Apsler Saaray Alta Clerk Dow Irs Normani Judy Min* Mead Peoria W. M. Kallhers Lorraine Joy Pelikan Paul Edwards Japa Edgwards Ard Héyman Hofer Bpe Kalibefs Sara Kalibéy Verne Airights Ruth Ann Betty Jo Goddard Marian Lauterbagh Annie, Williams Akright Normal Kathryn Ann Thomason Juanita’ Yar Ostrand Henryation Schon Lawrence King Gene Rockford Mildred Nilson Alaska Avid Mek Lorin Koch Roger Marilyn Varna John F. Boose Louis Stotlers Ms. Bogner

Italian native Giovanni Ricci dies in Spring Valley hospital

Giovanni Ricci 73 born Modena Italy died in Spring Valley Hospital after 15 years in Marshall county. He came to America about 50 years ago lived at Cedar Point worked in coal mines then as bartender for J W Winters at Varna and Magnolia. Rosary Sunday night, funeral Monday at Immaculate Conception Church Lacon. burial in Lacon Catholic Cemetery.

Giovanni Ricci Italy Marshall County Margaret's Hospin Wallay Modena Tmfioia Cedar Point Orea J. W. Winters Varna Magnolia Winters W Inters Brown Run Lacon Road Ricel Robert Piies Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Lacon R. D. O'Loughlin Lacon Catholic Cemetery

Small Dairy Drive-In Closes After Lightning Damages

The O M and reporter announce retirement from business as of June 1 after a summer run at a dairy drive-in ends. A Friday storm struck nearby, damaging the custard machine before reopening with Clyde McDonald of Sparland’s help. Owners Henry Petrich take over, citing the confinement of business and a wish for open spaces.

O.M Clyde McDonald Sparland Henry Petrich

Parish Breakfast Brings Knights of Columbus Holy Name Together

A Sunday morning breakfast for about 60 men from the Henry County Council Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society at Immaculate Conception church featured Rev. John Kozel and Harry Sonnar Maker of Peoria. They spoke on youth programs and parish fellowship as women from Altary and Rosary societies assisted.

Henry Columbus Holy Name Agour Altay Rosary Rae de Rand Harold Harma John Kozel Harry Sonnarmaker Peoria Léonard Ries Henry Cound¢ilan Paul Wiertz Mt. Palatine and Hennepin Holy Name Society Hev. Kozel Sonnamaker Ife Richard Hopkins Kenneth Grasser Leonard Dose

Pat Check to be Braniff hostess after Stevens College

Miss Patricia Check, a Stevens College graduate, will join Braniff Airways as a hostess on June 20 after six weeks of training in Dallas. Her parents and sister attended her college ceremonies, then plan a California visit before Pat reports for duty.

Pat Check Braniffa Patricia Pat) Che Stevens College For Women Columbia Branife ‘Airlines Dallas Tex Fred J. Check Linda Pat Check Frank Check van Nuys Calif Stevens Braniff Kansan City

Winkler to Move to Peoria in June Change of Residence

Mr and Mrs Walter Winkler plan to relocate to Peoria around June 15 as they shift the Peoria Charter Coach operations to new headquarters. Other local movements include visits among the Scudder family from Texas to St Louis and relatives in Richland, plus hospital and birthday activities and sewing club gatherings.

Walter Winkler Peoria Winkler Nero Duane DeHugh Seneca John Alff Robert Scudder Texas St. Louis Frank, Ladble Richland Gari Scudder Streator Sother Walter Mani Aaron Finley June Younger Methodist Hospital Pearl Burns Anna Meer Peorin Albert Smithson Riverside J. J. Mudra Berwyn Emiel Guede Amboy Eileen Scudder Irene Baum John Morse Emlel Sureas Henry

Local families gather for weekend visits and celebrations

Saturday and Sunday visitors extend from Chi Lengo to Varna and McNab as neighbors, relatives, and friends attend church, share meals, and mark birthdays. Notable attendees include Mr and Mrs Harold Bipe, Mrs Eva Foster, and Marilyn Ahlstrom's wedding family, with multiple trips to To lca and Granville.

Yd Roelofs Chi- Lengo John Elmer Aby No Payne Berane Iva Ipa Gack Murphys Stranto Anees Andrew Yuhas R Stephen's Geta Rey Kozel St. Battle Page Berry Harold Bipe Washington Trams Agin Ith Dockers Was Saatm Vernon Gimbal Susan Giaron Magnalla Mone Goetz Ana Kelly ‘Payne Herbert Hunter Paul Witsing Shabbona Musée Sete Beth Witsing Callink G Dhele Reve Oscar Nolte Judy Arid Sands Gare Hicago John. Nalte EH. Daubs Edward Bruer Ifftia Bumgamer Granville Res State Park Ikon Albert Lie Varna Mona’s Toluca Schulzes Esther Schulz jWarreny Suorlene Eldon Kdatrom Seth Oon Boyd acMre Ivan Sipe Vaafee Apa Migs Ida Foster McNab

Local Social Notes Highlight Alumni Banquets and Visits

A flurry of visits and events fills the social page as alumni banquets convene at Magnolia and Peru, while families travel from Peoria Chicago Decatur and Bloomington to join kin. Notables include the Hoscheldt and Koehler families, elders visiting wartime campuses, and Carrol College alumni at Waukesha.

George Koehler Vanilly St. Mary’s Parodig Bundey Teeenach Jerry Mary’s Edward Hogcheldt Julius Hos Gcheldt Wile Nam Hoscheldt John Leland Shear Henry Lowe Hageman Albert Prestin Warne Nelson Martens Connie Stover John Law George Ziemer Peoria Mirl Hodges Decatur H. J. Blackburn Madison Wis Elmer Diverniss Margaret Dagner Glenview Mona Gordon Hartley Judy John Moline J. G Molines and Hartleys John Stewart Bethany Dagner Brewa Tetms Magnolia George Schaefer Indianapolis Ind Tony Holler William Gibson Chicago R. C. Forbes Gibs Julius Hoscheldt William Koehler Swaney South Bluff Country Club Peru Howard Crook Nancy Streator Earl Hub John F Boose Toni Carroll College Waukesha Carr

Memorial Day House Guests Share Meals And Visits

Local families hosted guests from Chicago Rockford Varna and Peoria over Memorial Day weekend. Relatives traveled from Elgin Normal and Bradford enjoyed potluck dinners and garden gatherings with neighbors and friends.

Putnam County Community Notes and Servicemen Release

Local notices recount graduations at Bradford and Wilson schools with families attending from Putnam Avenues. Pfc LeRoy Passini receives release from military duty at JF Wake after 18 months in Alaska, reuniting with wife Nancy and child.

Putnam County LeRoy Passini Mano Pastit Nancy Lansing

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