Memorial Day services honor fallen in Henry City
Memorial Day events in Henry City included a silent tribute and services at the Henry Cemetery. The American Legion led a parade with color guards in full dress, joined by Woman's Relief Corps and scouts, as ministers prayed for peace and a better world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
IIL
American Legion
Nelland
Leo Smith
Dreas
Steele
Glifford-An
Lucy
Elsiery Mig Ivice
Maude
Bryan
Chin Phn
Oman
Hen- Cemetery
Mae
Astrac
Hompeon
Reser Remneer
Zof
Mulling
Heian Chi Hurch
Frinds
Mia
Fegion
Weauley
Fire Hose Order Placed by City of Henry
The city of Henry placed a 609 dollar order with Fabric Fire Hose Company for 400 feet of two and a half inch hose valued at 544 dollars and 100 feet of three quarter inch hose valued at 65 dollars. The fire hose shortage may delay shipment for about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Fabric Fire Hose “Company
Henry Schaefer Receives Croix de Guerre for WWII Service
Harold O Schaefer, 16016925, formerly staff sergeant with 634 AAA AW Bn, was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Republic for exceptional services in liberating France. He served in Europe, fought at St Vith during the Bulge, endured frostbite, and after discharge worked at Maple City Stamping in Peoria making parts for stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold—C.schaefer
Mra
Caroline. Schaefer
Henry
United States Army
Republic of France
General de Gaule
Schaefer
France
Ramely
Schaeffer
Campagnes Nour
Pour
Exceptionnels de Guerre
Harold
Peoria
Maple City Stamping Company
Roper
Parking Lot Receives New Paint Under City Council Supervision
A fragmented report notes the city council supervising a parking area as it gets a fresh paint job. Faded lines are being revived to improve driver guidance and curb confusion at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Councils
Scout drive raises funds for 1948 and 1945 drives
Hampton Long reports receipts for a local Scout fund drive show contributions totaling a final amount in a short period. Funds support Scout administration and operations while donations are directed to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
En Tre
Taliea
Reese
Drive Zee
Contradictory Views On State Bonus In Illinois
A Chicago radio program quoted Secretary of State Edward J Barret advocating using existing treasury funds and a quarter of the current two cent sales tax to pay a proposed 385 million dollar World War I veterans bonus. The governor’s administration backed bonds for the same amount financed by new taxes including entertainment levies, cigarette taxes, and higher race track taxes, while arguing treasury funds are already set aside for state buildings and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward J Barrett
Henry City Appropriation Ordinance Passed for 1947
The Henry City Council adopted the annual city appropriation ordinance for the 1947 fiscal year totaling $16,000. It notes tax receipts average about $9,000 yearly, the maximum that can be raised at the current tax rate, and the new ordinance mirrors last year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
May rainfall and temperature report by Henry Weather Ob Server
Allen Tuttle reports May weather details showing sixteen days of rain and total rainfall between two and three quarters inches. Temperatures mostly in the forties and fifties with five days dipping to 40 and May 24 staying at least 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Tuttle
Henry
Daily Vacation Bible School enrolls 90 at opening session
Ninety children from four years up enroll in the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches under Rev L McCauley. The two week program runs 9 to 11 15 each weekday with four departments led by Mrs Hampton Long Mrs Everett Henkins and others. A Sunday program June 16 will showcase work and handcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. * McCauley
Methodist
Europe
American Bible Society
Howard ‘Roth
Harold Frey
Kenneth Nelson
Hampton Long
Everett Henkins
Jayne Dysart
Etty Ams
Dale van DeVeer
Guy KeChild
Mary Downey
Wanda Pace
Gene
Arnold Parker
L. McCauley
Betty Clarence
Phyllis Dietsch
Annis Quinn
Mary Miller
Orrin Turner Erecting New Tractor Display Building
Orrin Turner owner of the Henry Company plans a modern 50 by 109 foot concrete block tractor display and sales building with 5 000 square feet of floor space. John Martin of Henry contracted to build it and is ahead of schedule assisted by Milford Schlosser. The new display will be beside Turner’s machine and repair shop operated by Robert et Coan. Farm Supply Company distributes Oliver tractors and machinery in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Turner
Quetetor -of -the-Henry Company
Tari
Turner
John Martin
Henry
Milford Schlosser
Martin
Mr. Turner
Robert Et Coan
Ss Territory
Oliver Tractors and Machinery
Verne L Swain of Steamboat Fame Dies at 66
Verne L Swain of Steamboat Fame dies May 27 at his Garden Prairie home aged 66. Funeral held May 29. He and family operated Swain Steamboat Co based in Peoria serving Henry Lacon Hennepin and other Illinois River towns. Survived by widow Grace Cameron Swain a daughter Maude Swain sister and a deceased brother Percy Swain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne L. Swain
Peorlam
Wools River
Garden Prairie
Minos
Mr. Swain
Swain Steamboat Company
Peoria
Henry
Lacon
Hennepin
Illinois River
David
Anna Swain
St Swater
Minn
Grace Cameron
Clarence Sisson
Maude Swain
Buehler
Swain
Percy Swain
Bradford Theatre Changes Hands
The Bradford Theatre in Bradford changes ownership from Frank Winters and Heer Ruereen to William Johnson of Woodstock who also runs a theatre in Harvard Michigan. Johnson took possession on June 2 while the Winterss continue managing. The reported sale price is unclear with figures noted as $ and $200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Heer Ruereen
Arid
Frank Winters
William Johnson
Woodstock
Harvard
Zobo Band of Henry Formed in 1896 to Back Wickinsey Campaign
A provided 1896 photograph recalls the Zobo Band of Henry organized to support William Wickinsey’s presidential bid. Front row includes Marshall Downey and Dr J A Swein, with later notes naming members A J Ironmonger Fred Potter George A Burt and others. Four members still live in Henry, with Downey and Burt retired, Potter self described as a? and Ironmonger running a drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
William Wickinsey
Marshall Downey
J. A. Swein
Fred Potter
A. J. Ironmonger
Horace Hutchins
L. R. Kinnear
Kirk Booth
Ed Sterrete
S. A. Worlye
Joe Ironmonger
John Gregory
John Lytle
H. F. Andrews
Ed Hummel
George A. Burt
Downey
Mr. Burt
Mr. Potter
Mr. Ironmonger
Ironmonger Drug Store
W. J.’Davis
Saway Jertrie Hyhe
Connad Jones
George A Burt
Henry Tan Bhican
Urs
George Burt
Henry Way
Willian
Meloney
Asuinet
William Jennings Bryan
Ailver
Bryan
Platte County
Neb
Platte
McKinley
United States of America
Recalls McKinley Era and Henry Zobo Band Memories
George A Burt recalls the Henry Zobo Band and the McKinley campaign era of 1896. He notes campaig n excursions from LaSalle-Peru to Peoria and the 1896 rally with John R Tanner and Robert Ingersoll. The piece covers party lines, campaign outfits, prices, and the 1901 McKinley assassination context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry Zobo
George” A. Burt
Henry Republican
Ang
Sorfan
Zobo
McKinley
LaSalle-Peru
Peoria
J. A. Menek
Moore
George Hellars
Ed Smith
L. R. Kinnens
O. C. Whites
J. M. Powers
R Kinnear
C. R. Jones
John Kline
Hiram ‘Hunter
George A. Burt
oDhere
Socialist Labor
Will Have Palomino Class Added At Marshall Putnam Fair
John Garvin president of the Marshall Putnam Fair Association announced plans for the society horse show at the fair. Premiums will be increased and several departments added by exhibitor requests. A new palomino horses class will be featured, with Ben E Moews of Granville owning several palomino horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garvin
Versona
Marshall - Putnam Fair Association
Henry
Garvin
The
Air
Ben E. Moews
Granville
Inverse and Ders of Importance Shape Early Soft Job Plans
The note outlines a planning approach where inverse priorities and lesser tasks set the pace. It argues soft jobs progress first to clear workflow and enable bigger objectives, specifying a method for sequencing work and managing attention.
Farm Bureau Deems Strike Laws Inadequate
Illinois Agricultural Association representing 127000 Farm Bureau members condemns Senate labor committee draft and urges adoption of Ball Taft amendments to restore protections in the Case labor bill. Proposals would require both sides to withhold strikes until federal mediation and impose duties on unions equal to those on industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate’ Labor Committee
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Ball - Taft
Ball-Taft
Senate Labor Committee
AA calls for new national labor laws to curb abuse
The AA urges legislation placing labor on par with management to curb abuse by leaders and protect production. It warns that certain unions have cost billions in lost production wages and farm product markets, stressing interdependent modern economy and the need to prevent a few individuals from throttling economic processes.
Untold Strain In Households Sparks Mental Health Crisis
Three weeks after a woman dismisses her maid to cut costs she collapses under stress and experiences a severe nervous breakdown. The remark suggests aiming for more attainable goals to cope with mounting pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setyas
Fine Crop of Strawberries by Will Klein
A crop of large and luscious strawberries has been produced this year by Will Klein, a skilled gardener in Henry. Klein’s patch is loaded with berries, so thick in places that picking is hindered by stepping on fruit. The berries are exceptionally large and sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Klein
Henry
Mgr.Klein
Gateways of the Bible program at Henry Christian Church
The Henry Christian Church youth groups present a Sunday evening worship service titled Gateways of the Bible. Soloists include John Howard Eleanor Read and others with duets and quartets, featuring Miss Roberta Stickel on organ and Mrs. Morse on piano. The program, June 9 at 8 pm, directs offerings to Foreign Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Christian Church
John Howard
Eleanor Read
Vada Blackwell
Eugenia Morse
C. L. Bland
Roberta Stickel
Blackwell
Otto
Tom Frew
Horace Morse
Mullins
Lucille Smith
Lucille Hurt
Myrtle Henkins
Mary Rose
Mary Ha
Bobbie Smith
Donald Pearson
Mar-jorie Cain
Harry Lee Morse
Janice Hurt
Varna High School Spring Prom Graced by F A A
Varna F A A sponsored annual Spring prom in the gym transformed into a garden scene with a white picket entrance trellis ferns and flowers. Roy Orrison orchestra from Lacon provided music as students performed and refreshments featured red roses punch and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna High School
Roy Orrlson
Lacon
Varna
Toss_ Deng
Norman Chamberlain
Arnold Junker
Carol Carlson
Val Antrim
Doris Johnson
Virginia Skaggs
H. A
Place Of Cooperatives Bolsters Local Business View
W. P Sanford of Pontiac, director of sales for the Minois Agricultural Association, spoke at Peoria on the role of cooperatives in national commerce. He argued cooperatives, like early corporations and chain stores, can aid community prosperity while leaving room for individuals to manage their own enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P Sanford
Pontiac
Minois Agricultural Association
Peoria
Doris Jean Duffield Graduates From Nurses' School
Doris Jean Duffield eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Duffield of LaMollie graduates with honors from St Francis School of Nursing Peoria on Tuesday June 4 as one of ten student nurses in the class of 96 to receive diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Jean Duffield
Verne Duffield
LaMollie
St. Francis School of Nursing
Peoria
Duffields
Henry
Doris Jean
Plans To Return Soldier Dead From Overseas
Congressman Everett M Dirksen outlines a plan to return American war dead from abroad with a 9214 million program. In 60 days quarters will ask next of kin to choose burial at home or overseas, with 100000 letters already indicating preference for home return. The plan envisions Liberty ships and 275000 remains to be moved over 18 months to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Dirksen
Congress
U. S
Ees
War Department
America
Pacific
San Francisco
Europe
New York
Cirres Homes
Quartermaster General
Eggs Ship From Henry Hatcheries to Czechoslovakia
A May flight from Chicago to Prague carried 167 cases of White Leghorn and New Hampshire Red eggs donated by Illinois hatcheries to UNRRA for distribution to hospitals, orphanages, and families in Czechoslovakia. The shipment, organized through Prairie Palmer and WLS, involved the Henry Hatchery and other Association members and emphasized rapid air transport to meet tight incubation deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Chicago
New Hampshire
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
THinoja_Poultry Improvement Association
MNRA
Prairie Palmer
America
WLS
Lee Iand Hatchery
Leland
Jerry Baier
Baier
Elin
Illinois Poultry Improvement Association
Association
Rogue
UNRRA
Katz
Europe
Soldier Carl J Carlson Address Noted By Wife
Carl J Carlson listed as shipped and stationed with the 804th M rs Company A P O care of Postmaster New York City. His wife residing at Magnolia reports his present penue and address as Sgt Carl J Carlson 36919060 804th M rs Company A P O New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Carlson
Magnolia
Carl” J. Carlson
M.rs “Company
A. P
New
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Ryices
Cervmoreny
Legion
D. Byy City
Mts
Steamboat Fame
Ae Tee Tntioa
Geo. A. Burt
Ctober
Henry McKintey Club
John R. Tanner
Robert Ingersoll
Sound Money
New Upton House
McKinley Clu
Lincoln
Aia
Florida
Miami
Payk
Boy Scouts
Pathy
Carrie Nation
Crusaders
Myston
Clarence Darrow
Chieae
Darrow
Tens
Tennessee
F. Haa
Nurses’ School
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