Illinois river basin flood control project faces split views
The Board of Army Engineers reports wide support and opposition across 18 counties as it advances a large drainage and floodwall plan. Proponents cite flood protection and water supply benefits while opponents warn of cost, delays, and environmental impact. The plan moves to state and congressional consideration with a nine year construction horizon.
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Illinois
Army Engineer Board
Army
Green
Caesgeen
A Drawford
le Yan
Pan
Bureau
Congress
Board Y
Streath
Peoria 1 of Commerce
Tiltois River Valley
Henry Youth Chosen for Boys State Honored
Albert Cronkrite son of Mr and Mrs W Cronkrite of Henry was selected by the Henry post office to attend Boys State this summer. A limited number of high school students are eligible and Albert was chosen by the Legion to represent Henry High School. He will spend a week as a citizen of Illinois Boys State and participate in running the miniature democratic community modeled after state and local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cronkrite
W. Cronkrite
Henry
Boys’ State
Albert
Legion
Henry High School
Ilin
Ilinois
Donald Longman
Wilford Longman
Guam
Ineamediical
Donald
Henry’ High School
Navy
Great Lakes
Schumacher
Calif
Treasure Island
Alvin
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
Kos
Pacific
Donald G Longman
S 2
U. S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 2
Care of
Fleet Post Office
Seasonal notes mention Orville Smith and George Wheeler
Readable fragment describes Orville Smith arriving from last Wednesday with care of George Wheeler at the home of Mrs. L J Putnam. Details are limited but indicate a family or social note involving these individuals on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Smith
George Wheeler
An- Ith
Sparland Band to Open Summer Concert Series
The Sparland band led by Arthur Blocher will present the first summer concert Tuesday in Sparland’s business district at 8:45 PM daylight time. The program features marches, waltzes, novelties, an overture and baton-twirling exhibitions, ending with the National Anthem.
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Sparland
Bend
Bonnie
Shanghai
Franz Lehar
Hilltoppers
Fire
Richmond Pupils To Be Heard In Public Recital
Richmond pupils from La con High School present a public recital in the school gym Friday evening June 7 at 8 45 daylight time. The program features piano solos by Billy Wier Carolyn McGinn Jimmie Joyce Judy Labble and others plus Tommy Kepper on clarinet and Keith Baldwin on trumpet.
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Geraldine Richmond
Lacon
Lacon—high
Billy Wier
Carolyn McGinn
Camp Grove
Jimmie Joyce
Judy Labble
Billy Buck
Janet Stateler
Cynthia Thompson
Joanne
Sale of Wyoming Post Herald to Stan ton Charles announced
Announcement reveals the Wyoming Post Herald is sold to Stan ton Charles of Fostoria Ohio by Gerry Scott who operated the paper for years. The transfer includes the Princeville Telephone recently moved from Wyoming. Charles has long been in daily newspaper business in Fostoria.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Post-Herald
Stanton Charles
Fostoria
Ohio
Gerry Scott
Post- Herald
Princeville
Scott
Pas
Charles
Mrs Agnes J Fairbanks 79 dies at Henry after brief illness
Agnes J Bowie Fairbanks wife of Edward R Fairbanks died at home in Henry Illinois at 11 Friday May 31 after a brief illness aged 79 years 11 days Funeral services were held at Lindbloom Funeral Home with Rev Kenneth Nelson of Henry Presbyterian Church officiating She leaves her husband and a son Lawrence plus a brother James Bowie of Galesburg and a sister Elizabeth Langley of Kendall Wisconsin Funeral attendees from Macomb Bushnell and Lacon attended Interment was in Lacon Cemetery Agnes Innes Bowie born near Bushnell Illinois on May 31 186? married Oct 10 1894 in Oakley Kansas to Edward Rockwood Fairbanks They lived in Varna and Putnam before moving to Henry She was one of eight siblings and was of Scottish descent.
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Agnes J. Fairbanks
Edward R. Fairbanks
Henry
Lindbloom Funeral
Kenneth Nelson
Henry Presbyterian Church
James Bowie
Galesburg
Elizabeth Langley
Kendall
Wis
Ermin Crawford
Macomb
Glenn Crawford
Bushnell
Ford Fairbanks
Mary Fairbanks
Lacon
Henry Anderson
Everett
William
Lone Tree
James Hailstone
Springfield
Hallstone
Fairbanks
Vernon
Edwin Lindstrom
Hopewell
Willis Anderson
J.T. Smith
Floyd Smith
Roberts Township
Agnes Innes Bowie
Edward Rockwood Fairbanks
Okley
Kaw
Presbyterian Church
Baby Deer Killed on Boyle Farm
A young deer was killed on the Walter Boyle Farm Saturday evening while Walter Forrest was dishing a corn field. A doe released last spring near the Mathis and Boyle farms likely parented the fawn. Tracks of the mother were found after officials were alerted by the game warden Alfred Morine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyle
Walter Forrest
George Mathis
Boyle
State Department of Conservation
Mathis
Alfred Morine
Henry Boy in Atomic Bomb Test
Seaman Lewis Humphrey of Henry, son of Mr and Mrs Uriah Humphrey, heads to Bikini Atoll to take part in a planned atomic bomb test aboard the USS Independence. He will serve in the first firefighting wave if the ship survives the blast and is a 1944 Henry High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Humphrey
U. S. Navy
Uriah Humphrey
Henry
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Humphrey
Henry High School
Services For A. L. Kildow Held At Putnam
Memorial services for A L Kildow of Putnam were held at the Putnam Christian Church with Dr C C Carpenter in charge. Born December 21 1859 in Sheffield he died May 26 1946 at Spring Valley hospital aged 86 years five months and five days. He was a founder of apiary work in Illinois served as vice president of the Illinois State Bee Keepers Association and chief inspector of apiaries for 23 years. He leaves a daughter and husband, grandchildren, a brother and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Kildow
Putnam
Putnam Christian Church
C. C. Carpenter
Peoria
Gaylord E. Mulfins
C. O. Pogemier
Evan Kalter
Herder’. Bourdetta
Sheffield
Joseph
Elizabeth Kildow
Spring Valley Hospital
Mary Park
Meringo
Iowa
Illinois State Bee- Keepers’ Association
Illinois
Ilinois
United States
Kildow
Rocksland District
Bee Keepers’ Association
The
Putnam Telephone Company
Al Kavelin And His Orchestra At Henry Gymnasium
Al Kavelin conducts his orchestra at Henry Gymnasium on Wednesday June 12 under American Legion Henry post 323. He blends classical and popular music with swing tangos boleros caricas rhumbas to satisfy diverse musical tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Kavelin
Henry—gymnasium
Henry Post
American Legion
Kavelin
Correction on parish food drive totals and charity aims
A correction clarifies St Marys parish donated 4109 pounds, not 5027, with St Marys and St Josephs totaling 5209 pounds. It also notes only one of the six bishops charities aimed to aid stricken Europeans, not all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totel
St. Mary's
St. Joseph’s
Europe
New Air Compressor Installed at Geitner Moritzee Garage
A new air compressor was installed in the Geitner Moritzee Garage in Henry over the past week. The upgrade increases the facility's capacity for efficient automotive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geitner-Moritzee
Henry
Land Prairie Kills Consolidation of Township Schools
The Magnolia Township school consolidation vote failed in Land Prairie by 2 to 20. Five districts approved the plan while Land Prairie opposed, blocking any consolidation until another election. Brush College, French, Union, Swaney, and Magnolia districts approved in varying margins. A second meeting of district boards is planned to set terms for a new vote.
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Magnolia Township
Roy Astrid
Land Prairie
Hennepin
Palatine
Brush College
Union
Swarney
Magnolia
Swaney
Lots Added To City Of Henry Additions Planned
At the request of Alderman and Mrs Emel Nilson Henry City Council approved plotting a new addition of city lots on Warren and Col Yepe Streets in Lombard's addition. About twenty eight city lots are possible with four plots surveyed by J E Raffensperger and filing planned in the county court at Lacon. The Nilsons sold three outlots to Mrs William Bracken of Oak Park who intends to build a home at Warren and College Streets when materials arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emel Nilson
Henry
City of
Ois
Nilsons
Warren
Col- Yepe Street
Lombard
Nilson
J. E Raffensperger
Lacon
William Bracken
Oak Park
Warren and
College Streets
Joe Bassi Retires From McNabb Store
Joe Bassi retires after twenty years at the McNabb grocery. Mr and Mrs Joe Bima of Mark purchase the Bassi store and plan residence in McNabb. Bassi will rest and seeks a living arrangement while planning future steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bassi
McNabb
Joe Bima
Mark
Bassi
Bima
Escor, Inc
Oglesby
Electric Motors
Democrats of Marshall County Meeting Set for June 10
The Marshall County Democratic Central Committee invites all Democrats to an open meeting Monday night June 10 at 8 pm in the county courthouse in Lacon. Speakers include Rep. James P. Lane of Launemin and William Vicars of Pontiac, with party officials and candidates in attendance. Freda Ford of Henry chairs.
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Marshall County
Democratic Central Committee
Marshall County Court House
Lacon
Armitteemen
James P. Lane Non
Launemin
William Vicars
Pontiac
Springfield
Freda, Ford
Henry
Marshall Putnam Bankers Sponsor 4-H Stock Show
Ernest Zilm elected president of the Marshall Putnam Bankers Federation to back the 4 H Stock Show prizes. Leon Clausen and Edward Harter named officers. Banks pledge several hundred dollars in prize funding with pro rata sharing among Henry, Marshall, and other area banks.
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Ernest ‘Zilm
Citizens' National Bank of
Toluca
Marshall- Putnam Bankers’ Federation
Louis Phillips
Varna
Hotel Henry
Leon Clausen
Farmers’ State Bank
McNabb
Edward Harter
Venona State Bank
Henry State Bank
Marshall County State Bank
Warna
Citizen’s—National Bank
Farmers State Bank
Lacon National Bank
Putnam County State Bank
Hennepin
Wenona State Bank
Granville National Bank
Camp Grove
Atherton Son Imprisoned Over Civilian Public Service Dispute
John Atherton, son of Dr. Edgar Atherton of Wesley Methodist Church Bloomington, is imprisoned in Los Angeles after disputes at a Civilian Public Service camp in Glendore California. He objected to war and to serving in the armed forces and was placed in a disciplinary camp before confinement. His brothers Richard and Edgar Jr. are mentioned, with their church and military roles.
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John Atherton
Edgar Atherton
Wesley Methodist Church
Bloomington
Los Angeles
Calif
Glendore
Atherton
Lincoln
John
United State Forest Service
Richard Atherton
Hennepin
Edgar Atherton Jr
Armed Services
Peoria
Methodist Church
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Henry County Community Sale Reported Each Saturday
Auction event details list Henry Com munity Sale Marshall Putnam Henry Halsey Monier manager Col Francis Keegan auctioneer Ben MGCAIlis ter clerk. Local clerical notes indicate ongoing weekly sale dates and personnel.
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Henry Community Sale
Marshall
Putnam
Henry
Halsey Monier
Col
Francis Keegan
Ben Mgcailister
Potter Insurance Agency buys army jeep for service
Ned Potter of the Potter Insurance Agency in Henry a World War II veteran and former first lieutenant has purchased a new army jeep. He says the vehicle will aid policyholders and improve mobility as new cars are scarce. The agency will offer free rides to every child visiting the office and Henry post office on Saturday June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Ned Potter
Potter Insurance Agency
Henry
Henry’ News
Ned
Potter? Ag
Yielnity
Potter Agency
Presbyterian Apron Sale Postponed
At a Presbyter ian Ladies Aid meeting in Mrs. Lloyd Hunter S home the apron sale planned for June was postponed by vote. Cash donations will be received in its place. Mrs Eugene Kirby presided and Mrs A B Smith led devotions. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The annual old picnic is set for June 19 at Mrs Grover S country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Hunter
Eugene Kirby
A. B. Smith
Grover
Faculty changes at Swaney Consolidated Grade School
Miss Ethel Tochell resigns from fifth and sixth grades to take a post in Ottawa. Mrs Pea joins to take her grades and Mrs Harold Claus will assist Arnold Ashdown with the seventh and eighth grades. Miss Marjorie Powell receives a leave of absence for her mother's health. her primary position remains open. Mrs Walter Wright of Putnam will return to teach the third and fourth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaney
Ethel Tocllen
Ottawa
Pea
Harold Claus
Arnold Ashdown
Marjorie Powell
Walter Wright of
Putnam
Henry Swimming Pool Now Open for 1946 Season
The Henry municipal pool opened for the 1946 season despite cold early June weather and strong patronage. Al Berry, pool committee chairman, notes sales of season tickets and single admissions. Louis Hank is pool superintendent and Donnie Miles, a returning veteran, is in charge. A new playground piece from Iowa will be installed at the circular wading pool in Waterworks Park.
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Henry Municipal
Al‘dermaneuui-C- Berry
Louis Hank
Donnie Miles
Nfeard
Iowa
Waterworks Park
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Ene
Gromg
Gunner
J. Putnamed
James Hedrick
C.H. Havana
Havana
Sparland Band
Richmond
Mrs
Henry Boy
Wee Wage
Anchors Y Aweigh
Old McDonald
Towers
Highland
Henry School
Arthur Blocher
Central Park, Henry, Ill
A. _L. Kildow
John Wherry
Charles Read
Roy Miller
William Greek
Maynard Condit
Arvid Magnuson
Putnam Cemetery
Prairie’ Kills
Putnam Bankers
Presbyterian
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