Henry Grade School Holds Eighth Grade Graduation
The Henry Grade School eighth grade class graduation drew about 600 people in the gym last Thursday. Superintendent P Reveeane, board members, teachers, and parents received congratulations as nine students earned scholarships and honors. The program featured a band prelude, processional, two songs, awards, diplomas, and a chorus finale with invocations by Rev. Charles Moore. The class motto Onward Ever-Backward Never reflects the graduates’ journey from first through eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grade
P. Reveeane
Thane
P Bardsto
Dardano Anid
Charent
Cooper
Min
Marilyn
Doran
Saint Teacheys
iMotie
Jeanne Tman
Gandees Din Clark
Henry
Aenerican Legion
Preheckegion
Good
Debbie Morse
Edward Fay
Don’ Labble
Lee Titcomb
Julie Snider
America
Charles Moore
Henry Baptist Church
Laurie Hunter
Jerry Flynn
Robin Crocker
Debbie Simpson
Mike Roach
Charles Sherburne
Bil Hunt
Jeanne Oltman
Jane Ransom
Len Ye
Jeri Reyd
Ett
American Legion
Don Clark
Henry Post 323
Center
Local families attend alumni banquet and gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crowe of North Pekin and their son Steve were guests of the Frank Onyuns after attending the alumni banquet Saturday night. A backyard picnic Sunday included the Crowes, Harley Henkins, James Wabel and family, the Wabels, and the hosts' families. Mrs. C. BE. Bidwell entered St Francis hospital in Kewanee for minor surgery and was brought home Sunday. Reverend Evitts and Mrs. Evitts visited. After Susan Bullington’s eighth grade graduation, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bullington and others visited the Bullington home for ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Crowe
North Pekin
Steve
Frank Onyun
Back Yard
Crowes
Harley Henkins
James Wabel
Mr. Bidwell
Chester R. Eveitts
United Pentecostal Church
Evitts
Susan Bullington
Harold J. Bullington
Reba Armstrong
Julie Garrison
Harold Lee Bullington
Randall Holdcraft
Granville
Windfred Holdcraft
Olga Holdcraft
Linda Holdcraft
Utca
Ethel Carrier
Otis Holdcraft
Sandra
Eugene Krafft
Olive Studyon
Oklahoma City
Earl Cochran
Edward Novak
John Novak
John Sandberg
McNabb
Bradley University
Abertson Memorial Field House
Brankow
Glen Ellyn
Irene Zenor
Lostant
Wayne Hundley
Vernon Vedder
Jacksonville High School
Vernon Handley
Debbie
Brook Stanbury
Bob
Near Tragedy at LaRose Elevator Averted
A near tragedy at the Bartlett company elevator in LaRose on Saturday June 4 was averted by Frank Reece and helpers. Spraying walls of the molasses pit with citcone sealer caused fumes incapacitating Jerry Crank, who was rescued with mouth to mouth resuscitation until rescue personnel arrived. The youth was hospitalized in Peoria in intensive care but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Company
LaRose
Frank Reece
Jerry Crank
Harold Crank
Washburn
Saul Winkler
Kenneth Winkler
Mr. Reece
John Harmon
Washburn Fire Company
Jay
Peoria Hospital
Airman Miller Completes Basic Training in Texas
Airman Jackie B. Miller son of Mr and Mrs Perry Miller of Washburn Illinois completed Air Force basic training in San Antonio Texas and was assigned to Malmstrom AFB Montana. He attended Low Point Washburn High School and will be retrained as a construction specialist with the Strategic Air Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Miller
San Antonio, Tex
Jackie B. Miller
Perry Miller
Washburn, Ill
Malmstron Afb
Mont
Air Force
Low Point-Washburn High School
Iere
The
Strattegic Air Command
Fan del reunion at Lourdes park includes Hageman and Swift families
Attendees at the Fan del reunion and picnic dinner at Lourdes park Metamora on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Joe Hageman and families Eldon Alvin and Lowell Hageman Mr and Mrs Louis Swift and children from Mec Nabb and Mr and Mrs Art Hague of Peoria Visiting with Mr and Mrs Marion Davis on Saturday were Mr and Mrs Jim Britton Rosemary and Jimmy Earl of Sidney Ir Mrs Ruth Hall Rose Marie and Peggy Hall Mrs Edna Shreffler and Mrs Marion Cronkrite spent Wednesday with Mrs Velma Bourdette Shreffler left for St. Louis Monday after a week with Arba D Law and Mr Law She attended the Henry Senachwine Alumni meeting Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourdes Park
Metamora
Joe Hageman
Eldon
Alvin
Lowell Hageman
Louis Swift
MecNabb
Art Hague
Peoria
Marion Davis
Jim Britton
Rosemary
Jimmy Earl
Sidney, Ir
Ruth Hall
Rose Marie
Peggy Hall
Washburn nurse home and Presbytery meeting noted
3 Washburn Nursing home reported for June 5 at 2 p.m. Attendance included a Presbytery Ministerial Relations committee meeting at Peoria YWCA on Tuesday June 7. Trinity Lutheran Vacation Bible School enters its second week with 26 enrolled. Teachers listed include Margaret Ann Storm Edith Theobald Alice Mae McCaskey Nancy Althaus Martha Fulks. Helpers named Kristy Kathy and Diane Althaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Nursing
Presbytery
Peoria Ywca
Trinity Lutheran Vacation Bible School
Margaret Ann Storm
Edith Theobald
Alice Mae McCaskey
Nancy Althaus
Martha Fulks
Kristy
Kathy
Diane Althaus
Hennepin class of 1966 diplomas and awards
The Hennepin High School Class of 1966 received diplomas with Rosalie Biagi playing the processional and recessional. Awards were presented by Dr. Ronald M. Pringe and Joseph Massino to multiple students including Janice Waldschmidt, Michael Miller, Elaine Bolatto, and others. The event featured salutatorian and valedictorian honors and a motto about study and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henne Pa Crownship High School
R. M. Germano
Otthet American Legion
Rosalie Biagi
John ‘Kwak
Verrion’ Hufidley
Janice Waldschmidt
Robert Passini
Michael Miller
Jatte Educational
Dan
Clausen
Ronald M. Pringe
Imnols
Statesuniversy
Elaine M. Bolatto
Dorothy A. Byczynski
Pamela Cadwallder
Paula Cadwallder
Linda J. Edwards
William E. Holmes
Marsha A. Johnson
Michael E. Miller
Lila Munks
Robert C. Passini
Maria D. Ruggeri
Gene’ E. Skutt
Barbara L. Trevero
Janice M. Urnikiz
Janice M. Waldschmidt
Janice C. Walters
Skating Graduation Party Highlights Local Troop
A skating graduation party was held Saturday at the Princeton Thorpe Rink for completing 12 lessons led by Garry Griffith of Peoria. Sixteen Hennepin Girl Scouts earned skating badges including Sherry Hold craft Debra Hindrey Debra Kuhne Laureen Brown Shannon Edwards Pamela Camatti Chrissy Biagi Rosalie Biagi Shelley Kuhne Debra Decker Jackie Judd Barbara Brown Dinny Henning Lu Ann Arnikis Delores Gleason Laurie Bassi. The Hennepin Troop wore identical green skating skirts and white blouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Thorpe
Garry Griffith
Peoria
Hennepin
Lee
Sherry Holdcraft
Debra, Hindrey
Debra Kuhne
Laureen Brown
Shannon Edwards
Pamela Camatti
Chrissy Biagi
Rosalie Biagi
Shelley Kuhne
Debra Decker
Jackie Judd
Barbara Brown
Dinny Henning
Lu- Ann Arnikis
Delores Gleason
Laurie Bassi
Eighth Grade Graduation and Related Events at Local Schools
Eighth graders at Gilbert A Tonozzi received diplomas on June 1 as American Legion colors opened the ceremony. The program included kindergarten certificates with poems and patriotic songs. Dr Clayton Thomas of Illinois State University addressed the event. Several graduates and families were noted with accompanying parties and travel plans, while a separate Bradley University degree and other related visits were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert A. Tonozal
American Legion
Rosalie Blagi
Betty Ann Urnikis
John Kwak
Gregory Boggio
Donna, Carrier
Christopher Colby
Michelle Edwards
Darrell Kuhne
Robert Laughard
Raymond Lechner
Mark Yeiggeman
Kelly Reynolds
W.W. D. Boyle
Clayton Thomas
Ilinois State University
Normal
Vernon Hundley
Peggy Arnikis
David Gleakon
Gilbert A. Tonozzi
John E. Braidstatter
Ertolé Bean Casey
Albert George Chasteen
Jeff B. Davis
Jeff A. Edwards
David John Gleason
Sandra K. Holdcraft
Roger L. Holmes
Cynthia Kay Johnson
Charles R. Judd
Lyle E. Litherland
David E. Morris
Donald J. Parmenter
Willard A. Spratt, Jr
Janda Salmonett
Lynda
Cae A. Ur
Mobile Woman Recovering After Major Surgery
Mrs. Louise Robberip of Mobile Alabama entered Providence Hospital a week ago Friday and underwent major surgery there last Thursday. Her address is Providence Hospital Mobile. room details and family visits described with names including Walter Bayne and Dr Bayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Robberip
Mobile
Ala
Providence’ Hospital
Spring Ba Avenue
Walter Bayne
Gladys. Bayne
Bayne
McNabb
Marshall W. Simpson
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