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Newspaper

Henry News Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

6

Barbara Newell Hosts Waterworks Park Hamburger Fry

Barbara Newell hosted a hamburger fry at Waterworks Park for her sister Alice’s 14th birthday on Wednesday June 1. Attending were Barbara Alice Ralph Newell cousins Diane Russell and Carol Thompson from Chillicothe Leroy Carlson Jerry Martin from Minglea Leaving for Epworth Camp Lewistown Ill Monday morning were Joe Child Susan Nichols George Rickey Bruce Wiedman Teddy Kaiser and Bob Miller. Mrs Wayne Rickey and John Nichols drove the children to camp.

Barbara Newell Waterworks Park Alice Barbara Ralph Newell Diane Russell Carol Thompson Chillicothe Leroy Carlson Jerry Martin Mag‘hella Epworth Camp Lewistown Ill Joe Child Susan Nichols George vCarck Rickey Bruce Wiedman Teddy Kaiser Bob Miller Henry Presbyterian Sunday Wayne Rickey John ‘Nichols

Johnnie Siegman Celebrates Fifth Birthday Event

Johnnie Siegman Jr aged five celebrated his birthday May 31 with family supper and gifts. Relatives including Mrs. John Siegman Sr Beverly Ann and grandmother Mrs Lewis Landers attended. Scouts Den 3 led a hike to Lake Senachwine with stops for lunch and swimming. A belated honey moon dinner at Louis Swift home honored Mr and Mrs Swift Doris Hageman.

Johnnie Siegman, Jr John Siegman, Sr Beverly ‘Ann Lewis Landers Johnnie sEveryone Mervin Hall Den 3 Lake Sen“achiwne Jake Tobler’s Walnut “Grove Undercliff Steve-Brumm Gary,Tuttle Law Rence Hall Barry Hall John Louis ‘Swift Swift Doris Hageman Billy Tera Hageman Clair Swift Pons Alvin Hageman Lowell Dolores “Hageman Art Hague Peoria

Rohman Farewell Party Moves Harold Rohman Family

A neighborhood hall gathering of about 125 marked a farewell to Mr and Mrs Harold Rohman as they prepare to relocate to Decatur for his transfer from the Peoria to the Decatur Caterpillar plant. Adults played pinochle or cachre while children enjoyed bingo and candy bar prizes. Coffee and cake were served and a cash gift presented. Ipsa Wabel Jr hosted a May 31 party for her son John turning seven with party favors like toy parachutes balloons and bubble gum. Guests included Harold Thomas Vandy Van Deveer Jode Bickerman Stevie Ringenberg Roger Bogner A W Barth Mrs Gene Bickerman Patty Nancy Wabel.

Aeama Grove Harold Rohman Decatur Lewis Wabel Jr John Jote Bickerman Stevie Ringenberg Roger Bogner A. W. Barth Gene Bickerman Patty Nancy” Wabel

Sendelbachs to Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Sendelbach of Henry will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday June 15. An 8 oclock Mass will be at St Marys church Henry followed by an open house from two to four in the afternoon at 1100 Front street Henry.

Frank Sendelbach Henry St. Mary’s Church Front Street

Ralph Wilsons of McNabb Honored on 25th Anniversary

Ralph and Mrs. Wilson of McNabb were honored at a dinner hosted by their pinochle club to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The June gathering at Edgewood included friends from McNabb such as Stansells Mathis and Allens, with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. Wilson and Harry Stansell.

Ralph Wilsons McNabb Ralph Wilson Edgewood Harry Stansell Henry Fred Stansell Magnolia George Mathis Clyde Allen Floyd Allen Joe Edwards Clarence Stansell Wilson Home Clyde Courtney Wilson

Dinner honoring June birthdays at Traver residence

Mrs Traver and great granddaughter Maxine Shutts were feted at a June birthday picnic dinner. Relatives from Chicago Downers Grove Peoria Peru DePue and others attended with several guests leaving early due to weather. An indoor lunch followed in the evening with Mrs Traver.

Walter Traver Maxine Shutts Jawn Max Schroeder William Shutts Maxine Chicago Otho Green Downers Grove John Janovetz Frank Janovetz George Otto Ernest Marliere Peoria Fred Wendt Peru Leda Wendt Glenn van Cleve John Flukey DePue Floyd Dorff James Latourette Edna Jencks Traver Henry Anna Marshall Ruth Kapraun Mrs. Traver

Kay Child Birthday Party Details Highlighted

Mrs. Guy Child hosted Kay Childs sixth birthday party with a make up theme on June 2. Thirteen girls attended from 2 to 4 30 PM, enjoying cake ice cream punch and nuts in pink blue and white decorations. Guests included Carol Miller Pamela Kays Terry Freeman Charlene Hoffman and others from Bradford. The passage also notes Bud Morris family giving no gift to John Wabel on his seventh birthday May 31 and spending the evening with the Lewis Wabel Jr. family.

Kay Child Guy Child Kay Carol Miller Pamela Kays Terry Freeman Charlene Hoffman Susan Selby Marjorie Finfgeld Ellen Ash Connie Stringer Lynne Warner Nancy Clark Dee Child Christine Fulks Bradford Jackie Cofoid Bud Morris John Wabel Lewis Wabel Jr Tomy

Bridal Shower Honors Carol Kapraun at Grange Hall

Kay Ashdown Connie Happold Eleanor Hewitt and Sally Jo Wolf hosted a bridal shower in the Grange hall juvenile room on June 1 honoring Carol Kapraun. Guests included MS High students and mothers. The event featured games, a parasol gift display, and punch cake nuts and mints as refreshments.

Kay Ashdown Connie]Happold Eleanor Hewitt Sally Jo Wolf Grange Hall Carol Kapraun MS High School Carol

May 25 honors for Kay Ashdown at Ashdown home

Mr and Mrs Arnold Ashdown hosted about 40 relatives and friends after MS high school commencement on Wednesday May 25 to honor their daughter Kay Ashdown a graduating class member. Fred Stark and Kay Ashdown were chosen from the class to receive American Legion awards.

Arnold Ashdown MS_ high school Kay Fred Ashdown Banker Ashdown Port Byron Fred Stark Kay Ashdown American Legion Fred Kuhne Frank _Kuhne Emma’ Grasser Etta Dourmmet Rutland Howard Wilson Madison Wis Les Troyans Arlie Vance Virgil Cross William Dose Evelyn Sturtevant Prophetstown Conrad Keller Cedar Falls Iowa Mr. Koller Hans Peter Koller

Sunday and church events announced for area churches

Sunday school and divine worship times listed for several churches including Lutheran and Methodist. Guest night hosted by Donna Grasser and Wanda Kuhn at the Luther League parlors with Y A F and hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Clausen. Local families noted attending dinners and reunions among diverse households.

Luther League Donna Grasser Wanda Kuhn Robert Clausen Methodist Church

Ice cream social planned by Lutheran Aid on June 15

The Lutheran Aid group announces an ice cream social for Wednesday June 15 with serving starting at 5 30 pm. Background notes mention related visits and local church activities including a McNabb Legion Memorial service on May 30 and community dinners.

Birth notices from Newcomers Club area

Newborns announced in multiple towns. Kenneth Jay Myers born May 24 to Mr and Mrs Donald Myers with Jay and Lana as relatives. Paul Steven Bjork born June 3 at Mercy hospital Champaign to Mr and Mrs Claude Bjork Jr with maternal grandparents Mrs and Mrs Robert Umphress and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Bjork Sr. A baby boy born Saturday June 4 to Mr and Mrs Wallace Smith in Magnolia with Imelda Duane as mother and Floyd Smith Alden Duane as grandparents. Duane Edward Quinn born Friday at St Margaret s hospital Spring Valley second son and third child for Leslie and Henry Quinn with Robert and Yvonne as siblings and John Morse Eva Quinn as grandparents.

Personal Notes From Hennepin On Veterans and Guests

Pete Briner recently separated from the Army visited Mr and Mrs William Fox Sr and the Billy Fox family in Hennepin Friday. The Fox home hosted Mr and Mrs Ray Moochan for supper Monday. The Unknown Soldier grave was marked with a flag four wreaths memorial poppies and evergreen. All children in the trade were children of Legion and Auxiliary members.

Pete Briner Hennepin William Fox Billy Fox Family Ray Moochan Fox Legion

Bethany Wey and Connie Wey Visit Casey With Schick

Bethany and Connie Wey spend this week near Bethany with Schick at Casey. They plan a day or so of visits in the region, staying in the area and coordinating travel and meetings.

Bethany Connie’ Wey Sheron P.: Schick Casey

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J Johnnie Siegman Harold’ Rohmans Frank Sendelbachs MILLS Harold Mills Si Satterfield John McKirgan John Sammons Les Troyan Ernest Rehn Bob Doris Hilma Gustafson Varna Marilyn Mills Bob Fein Ransom Kettering Pranc Joe Hawks Clark Princeton Hospital Elmer Kensell Amboy Frank Warkus Althea Kraps Ohio Lloyd Wright Gilbert Wright Tucson Ariz Keith Blackburn Karen Chester Wright Lloyd’ Wright Darrell Willis Wheeler Oscar Wright Charles Wheeler Putnam James Jansen Noble Wright Celeste Cirode Tiskilwa Princeton High School Lee Ann Ewan John Ewans Larry Joe Janet Ann Nader Eddie Notley Marsha Boyle Marshal Boyles Nancy Stroup Charles Stroup Kathleen Gibbs Don Gibbs Lilli Ann Stickel Albert Stickel Pat Brennan J. E. Brennan Heaea Paradichlobengine Dolph Eaton’s Bathalure Mercian’s Walgreen Agency Henry, Il Melville Hawks Ladd Nn Parone Christian- Miller Ernest Johnson Utica Marshall St. Mary's Cathedral Donald Broaddus Spalding Institute Edward Duncan S.T.D William, E. Cousins Leon Clauser Lillie Emrick Kenney Billy Wolf Fred Muelle A. J. Wolf Charles Harkers Dunlap Harold Grasser Ms Kays Gary Grasser Dr. Hartman Spring Valley Hartmans Butch Rudy Stemphel Walter Tomlinson Walter Gibsons Berwyn Wilbur Sutherland Dixon Alan Tanecaster Arthur Wilson Ruth Buddy Heider Ed Noll Beth Carr Harold Carr Betty Jean Glenn Beth Edwin Perry Maroon James Bumgarner Ethel Bumgarnier Bumgarners Rayl Irma Bumgarner Lola Smith I. C. Davis Toluca Florence Gill Montana Bromiley Washington Smith Don Nelson Illinois River Nelsons Keith Wolf McNabb Post Office Laura Smith Lucretia Franklin Oak Park Lucila Fiilcraft Louis McNabb McNabb Woman's Christian Temperance Union Edna Wolf William Pletsch Carl Carlson Kenneth Peterson Carlson Ken Peterson Robinson Crusoe Clark Gable John Hodiak Adolph Monroe Ricardo Montalbam In Missouri High SUN MON William Holden Grace Kelly Frederick March Mickey Rooney Toko-Ri Lutheran Church Friends LeRoy Kuhne Delores Michael Kuhne Louis Noll Ralph Grasser Laura Morgensen Ted Lester Morgensen Lyle Morgensen Kathleen Louis Grasser Kiste Marshall Maoel Minoak Ernest Hansen Conrad Roth LeRoy Kahne John Mekley Kenny Coleman Clifford Coleman Leonore Mary Alice Chucky Hatton Alvin Hansen Jows City Hils Henry Hansen Frank Broaddus Pacific Palisade Calif Edwin Broaddus Donny Ed Russell Stansells Mrs. Olen Day Bert Day Myrtle Strawn Lutheran Aid Norvans Wheaton Charles Allen Keokuk George Blanc Diana McNabb Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Kathryn Loesch Wedneday Prudie Keller Kathryn Brandon Carl Nelson Charles Nelson Famly Bill Pletsch Mike Donnelly Gordon Nelson Tampico Max Whitney Charles Whitney Galva Turner Mills Deer River Farm Bureau Japan Army Uur Magnolia- Swaney High School Clifford Lichta Lanark Sichtas McNabb Legion Friends Cemetery McNabb American Legion Legion Auxiliary Don Pearl Reeas Richard Hopkins Carlton Fay Dean Kielty John Miller Elmer Waldschmidt Glen Dunbar Jes Magnolia, Jil Dally and Odie Harry L. Shanks Jewelers Ronson Fedders TOW Fedders EEAU Henry Boat & TV Henry, Ill Henry, al Fedders Room Air Conditoners Nam Stai Dgewer Wa Miley Ba McNay Roxy Theathe Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson Gene Kelley Technicator Sat Battle Cay van Heflin Aldo Ray Mona Freemgy TUBS Bing Crosby Keystone Kops Bud Abbott Lou Costello Shafe Theatre Lacon Thurs Slsen Anda Rai Anu A — Pick Powell Pessie Reynolds Pater Reynolds Ander James Stewart Ruth Roman Corinne Calvet Counte
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