Siewers Brothers Mark Golden Anniversary of Henry Street Start
Frank Siewers and his brother Max began their cigar business 50 years ago in this city, renting a building once used by Orr estate and later moving into a site near the National Bank. The brothers, who started on June 26, saw early production of about 400 cigars daily, with each partner contributing strong skills from the cigar trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She-Henry Republican
Siewers Bros
Max and Ik
Orr
Hent National Bank
Se‘bank
Ivan Clark
Frank Siewers
Sewers Brothers
Nick Abel
Onal
Illinois
Mek Abel's Miness
Ding
Second Street
Witl Hageman
Dgde
Frank Krenz
Siewers
Foamél Cigar Factory
Claus
Ewes Bros
Max
Cigar Makers’ Union
Cigar Makers
Bmn
Peoria
Frank Slewers
Dan Patch
Florida woman lands Fulbright Thai teaching post
Mrs Louise E Kobhberup of Miami Florida received a Fulbright grant to teach English at Mattayom Teachers Training School in Bangkok. She plans to study Thai language three months and return by June 10 1956 visiting Rangoon Calcutta Burma New Delhi Istanbul Turkey the Holy Land Athens Rome London and New York.
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Louise E Kobhberup
Miami Fla
D W Maaden
Department of State
Bangkok
Thailand
Mattayom Teachers’ Training School
Southeast Asia
Robberup
Miami Beach
Palm Beach
Florida
Morant Community High School
Kos Lake, Jr
Eureka College
University of Trinity
University of Florida
Bradley University
Turstart
American Association of University Women
Greater Miami
Toastmistress Club
States
Rangoon
Calcutta
Burma
New India
Istanbul
Turkey
Holy Land
Athens
Rome
London
New York
Fulbright Foundation
Sathorn Road
Los Angeles
Henry
Owen Stoner
David Keller
Chicago
Russyl Hammerand
Chillicothe
Miles Myers
Varna
Fayne Umphress
Mra Stoner
Madden
Right of Way Cleared by Condemnation Suit at Lacon
Marshall county and Putnam county progress on right of way for the Lacon Hennepin road advances with all tracts secured except one near Henry under sale agreement. A condemnation verdict awarded $725 for the Lundholm property and $725.50 for the Lundheim family, with 29 total tracts secured to proceed toward bids and summer construction.
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Lacon
Ninois Monday
Hennepin
Marshall County
Henry
Caricon Duck Club
Putnam County
Chester Marine
Putnam County Board
Mar- Sheil County
Walter Lundholm
O B Pace Jr
Edward Haugens
Jerry E Raffensperger
Ottawa Highway
Fred E. Zook
Washburn
Lundholms
Raffensperger
John Lundheim
Boers
Marple says he is not ready to sell road in Putnam County
James D Marple of Putnam County told the News-Republican this morning that reports he is ready to sell immediately on the Hennepin LaCon road are not correct He states he is not ready to sign.
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Marple
James D Marple
Putnam County
News-Republican
Hennepin-Lacon Road
Marshall County
Sheri
James A. Evans
Hecht
Pratt
Rev Fr Schumacher to be honored on 25th priestly anniversary
Rev Fr Laurence Schumacher pastor of St Marys church Henry will be honored on Sunday June 26 marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination. A Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving will be held at 1 am with three classmates assisting and delivering the sermon. At 230 pm St Marys school pupils will present a program at Henry Senachwine high school auditorium followed by a reception to 5 pm. Public invited.
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Laurence Schumacher
St Mary's Church
Henry
St Mary‘s Church
Schumacher
St Mary's School
Henry - Senachwine High School
St Joseph's
St Mary's
Carl Junker Named Chairman of County Supervisors
The Marshal county board elected Carl Junker of Roberts as chairman at June's meeting in Lacon. Longtime member Raymond Schwartz of Bell Plain attended his last meeting before moving to Washburn. An array of routine items were approved, with discussions on jail records storage, court house expansion, and committee appointments led by Chairman Junker.
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Hhe
Marshal County Board of Supervisors
Carl Junker
Roberts
Lacon
Raymond Schwartz
Bell Plain
Schwartz
Washburn
O. W. Boers
Emma Smart
Smart
Health and County Nurse Committee
Francis McEvoy
County Welfare Service Committee
Roscoe Ball
Wenona
Charles Bergantz
Henry
Board of Supervisors
Downey
Sheriffans
Zenas Graves
Garrels
Garrels, and Found In Order Discuss Addition To Court House
Roy Miller
Court House
O ' Pace Jr
Junker
Aimone
Ball
Swallow
Monter
Murphy
Pough
Fuel
Kunkle
Monier
Peugh
Hall Health
Miller
Almone
Riddell
Miller Riddell
T B
Ball Fox
Wolf
Sun Shines After Week of Rain in Henry
Allen Tuttle, Henry's unofficial weather observer, records 5.3 inches of rain since June. After heavy rain and cool, cloudy days, sun returns with warmer temperatures from Monday night through Wednesday. Morning reading shows 50 degrees despite 80s later. June rainfall includes several spikes from June 2 to June 12 with traces on some days.
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Allen Tuttle
Henry
Tuttle
Trace
Red Cross Telegraph System Handles 110000 Monthly Messages
The American Red Cross tele communications system processes about 110000 messages each month, with roughly 95 percent of them being welfare communications connected to the armed forces.
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American Red Cross
Mrs Nash Resigns From Henry Senachwine High
Matilda Nash, long time faculty member at Henry Senachwine high school since 1942, resigns to teach at Lennox Iowa. She taught science history chemistry advanced mathematics and mathematics, holds 102 college credits, and has 25 years serving the district.
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Matilda Nash
Henry Senachwine High School
Lennox
Iowa
Kenneth C Bruni
Lown School
Nash
Belknap Nash
Hennepin
Putnam County
Henry
Selene
Charles Tipton
University of Whnets
FITC
Donald Dewey
Leland Schools
Brumom Sam
Brumm
Inom State Normal
Illinois
Westevan
University of [Linens
Board of Education
Post Office Schedules Change In Henry District
In cooperation with Henry businessmen district post office manager Kenneth H Dennel ley of Peoria issues new hours for Henry post office starting Thursday June 16 opening 8 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and closing Thursday afternoons. Window service Thursday 8 am to 12 noon no mall delivery Thursday afternoons but delivery will occur Saturday afternoons. Also a University of Illinois dairy economist cites southern Illinois as a good market for higher milk production.
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Henry
Kenneth H. Dennelley
Peoria
University of Illneis
Southern
Illnois
Big Wenona Land Deal Among Marshall Putnam Counties
A major land transfer in Wenona involves Louis Colehower and partners purchasing 160 acres on State Route 17 south of Wenona. The Widert farm, known as prime Marshall and Putnam county farmland, spans acres with tenants Fred Rhuwin and Linden. terms not disclosed.
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Marshall
Putnam Counties
Wenona Louis
Fred Rhuwin
Linden
Dad Gm
Cole Bower
Dhe
Hedr
Fin Street
Cote Hho
Greenhig Kort
Attormney
Lion
Waden
Clara Bo Port
Jacon
Feett
Tancon
Wenrasten
Lacan
Farina
Edna Mo Flood
Mis Floods
Theywee Daoudi
Flood
Diplomatic Service
M Gardner
Chienge
Flared Cobhower
Attorney Overbeck Shot Wound Still Serious at Peoria Hospital
Elmer Harrison, 68, of Peoria and former Henry resident, faces criminal assault and attempt to murder charges in Marshall county jail at Lacon after a gunfight in Henry. Attorney Walter C Overbeck remains in St Francis hospital in Peoria with a nonfatal right side wound. Overbeck’s secretary says infection risk keeps him hospitalized as doctors assess recovery. Harrison, described as a longtime Henry resident with a bitter dispute over his mother’s trust, is held after the Friday morning shooting. he has a wooden leg and has shown persistent antagonism toward Overbeck. He appeared for a preliminary hearing and is held with bond set.
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Elmer Harrison
Peoria
Henry
Marshall County
Lacon
Harrison
Ornery
Walter C Overbeck
St Francis Hospital
Kathryn Krenz
Overbeck
News-Republican
Krenz
James
Jay) Evans
Justice of Peace
J T Bennett
Yiojor
T Harrison
Tineribott
Lacon Harrison
Attorney Overbeck
Laura Harrison
Williams Street
Mervin Harrison
Elmer Elmer
Elmer
Marvin
Desire Harrigan
Columbus
Ohio
Joy
Leslie Harrison
Mervin
Thursdy
State Fire Marshal Seeks Henry Clean Up To Prevent Fires
State Fire Marshal Parker and Henry Fire Chief Duke inspected Henry, urging a two week cleanup and fire prevention program to remove hazards in business districts, schools, and homes. If unaddressed, they will issue enforceable fire orders. emphasis on reducing refuse, obstructed exits, weeds, and insurance costs. Cooperation from the community and schools is sought.
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Fyst
Ape
Berka
Walter Duke
Henry Fire Department
Parker
Henry
Parkter
Hentry
Purller
Auoys
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Iness
Wisconsin
Porto Rico
Inlomerit
King ’ Duff
Siowers
American Red Cross Foreign Location Inquiry Service
James Colligan
Henry Barber
Frank Colligan
Louise E Kobberup
Vama
County Supervisors
Teere
Dental Arts
Rickey Studio
Sparland
Walter Overbeck
St. Francis
William Stratton
Parlier
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