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Henry News Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

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Wheat Marketing Quota Vote Set For Marshall County

Marshall Putnam agriculture committee schedules a Saturday vote on continuing the wheat marketing quota. Eligible growers with more than 15 acres are to vote at SC office on Second Street Rent D and at the county courthouse Henne. If two thirds approve, quotas stay in effect. those exceeding allotments face penalties and loss of price support.

Marshall Sests Marshall-Putnam Agricul Yin Jal Henne

Penfield selects new agriculture adviser from Mitnois graduates

Oise e ana SAE PF EUs of Penfield Chhint county appoints graduate from Mitnois as assistant adviser in Marshall and Pitt counties. The June 18 ceremony honors the Bachelor of Agriculture recipient who will start work Monday. He has 4-H background, cows in home farming, and held Alpha Gamma Rho membership. His wife also attended university.

Ana Sae PF Eus Penfield Chhint Marshall Pitt Counties Rey Mitnois Weistant Tolley Lym University of Ilinois Ellis Alpha Gam‘Bho University of Solitary Nvestock

County Board of Review Members Named and Reappointed

The county board of review members include Edward E. Haugens of Roberts township and Junkee of To- Wili. Wil remains as chairman serving a hold-over year while new members begin two-year terms. The board includes well-known local figures from LaPratrie and surrounding areas.

Marshall Ys Edward E. Haugens Junkee Roberts Township Aoman Om Rg LaPratrient Menona

Members of Mimen's Club Must Dues by July 1

Incomplete notices indicate dues for Mimen's Club members are due by July 1. Fragments mention Pottsmen's club and farmers reports with unclear references to ant farming and bird mortality.

Mimen’s Club Qin 8 Pottsmen’s Club

Funeral Services Held Sunday for James A Hynds

Funeral services for James A Hynds longtime Putnam County official were held Sunday at the Dysart Funeral chapel in Granville. Hynds died at St Margaret s hospital Spring Valley after a months long illness. He served Putnam County as treasurer and sheriff in earlier years and was active in local affairs. He was born December 15 1901 in Marquette and married Theresa Bruno in Granville February 4 1933. Surviving are his widow three sisters and his mother.

Marshall Putnam Bureau la Sally Dysart Granville James A. Hynds St Margaret's Hospital Spring Valley Roy Pyatt William Glover Raymond Monks Walter Curley Bay Albert Pacci William Benson Putnam County McHynds Dre Marquette Pureau County James Hynds Theresa Bruno Second Street Henry Hynds Butnam County Hyndis Hennepin Peoria Ilinois Violet Donaldson Gertrude Henkins Mabel Sutton San Francisco Calif Thomas Hynds Granville

Enoch Grange Dies After Four Months Illness

Enoch Grange age 84 of Henry died Wednesday morning at Shady Elms Rest Home after four months of illness. Born May 14, 1871 in Tiskilwa he lived in the area most of his life. Survived by son, daughter Eunice Johnson of Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic, wife predeceased him, two brothers Warren of Chicago and Arthus of Toulon. Funeral at Green Funeral Home Friday at 2:30 p.m. DST, Rev. Ray Schultz to officiate. Burial in Henry City Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday. Complete obituary to appear in next Henry News-Republican.

Enoch Grange Henry Shady Elms Chillienthe Tiskilwa Eunice Johnson Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Warren Chicago Arthus Toulon Green Funeral

Rutland School Territory Shifts toward Minonk

A Friday hearing in June seeks to move about nine sections of Rutland land from Wenona to Minonk, joining Rutland village and 271 Rutland residents in a petition filed with Woodford County Schools. Minonk would gain nine sections and Rutland village, while Wenona keeps about three sections. Minonk would enroll roughly three high school students from Rutland and run a Rutland grade school with about 100 pupils. north Rutland students would attend Wenona. The petition covers 75 to 80 percent of legal voters, above the required 67 percent for approval.

Rutland Wenona Minonk Woodford County Eureka Minoak Wenong

Aged Indiana Man Killed by Santa Fe East of Wilbern

Oscar C Calhoun, 71, of Mishawaka Indiana, died after stepping onto the tracks ahead of a west bound freight as the Santa Fe El Capitan approached. The coroner ruled accidental death after witnesses, including engineer Bernard Olson, testified. Calhoun, formerly of Seattle, had been hitchhiking by rail and was warned at Helton crossing days earlier.

Oscar C Calhoun Mishawaka Ind Santa Fe el Capitan Wilbern Calhoun B. Olsom Calhoun Ao Crow Creek Bridge Carr Roy Brown Varna Lenz Memorial Engineer Olson Percy Taylor

New Legislation Seen Not Hurting Marshall Putnam Fair

Clarence Stansell of McNabb said state aid remains stable for the Marshall Putnam fair despite a bill advancing in Springfield. He notes two funds premium and rehabilitation already support the fair and would continue. only a third fund would be tapped to build a world’s largest exposition hall on the Chicago lake front.

Marshall-Putnam Fair Springtidla Clarence Stansell McNabb SS Stansell Colin‘ty Cage Chicago Lake Front

Masons honor 50-year members at Henry Lodge banquet

About 80 to 90 Masons gathered at the Methodist church on June 16 to honor Henry Masonic Lodge 50-year members. Oscar H. Davis was absent due to illness while William Steele attended. The event included a dinner served by church members, remarks by district and grand lodge dignitaries, and two men were raised to Master Mason.

Henry Henry Methodist Church O. P. Child Praja Cls Hospital Gene Steele Dale Tuttle Louis Kannenberg

Walter Baldwin Wins at Drawing in Henry

Walter Baldwin of Henry topped the Henry Merchants fund for 40 dollars in the weekly drawing at the Henry Theatre. Connie Stringer drew the ticket and judge Bissell Shaver announced Baldwin as the winner. If the winner is absent, drawings continue for a 10 dollar consolation prize and the main prize increases to 80 dollars.

Walter ‘Baldwin Henry Henry Merchants Fund Henry Theatre Connie Stringer Bissell Shaver Baldwin Johnny Don Rickey Henry Texaco Service John “Buzzy” Law The Henry Woodworking and Building Supply

Henry City Receives First Tax Remittance

Henry city council begins tax money receipt process as county treasurer Zenos Graves sends an initial remittance of 10000 dollars received by Gale Warner, city treasurer, a few days ago.

Henry Gale Warner Zenos Graves

Counties Reshaped in New Illinois Legislative Districts

Marshall and Putnam counties shift to new districts under the Illinois reapportionment plan. The 16th senatorial district dissolves as Marshall joins Stark and Peoria in the 18th, and Putnam links with La Salle in the 39th. The 42nd House district now includes Marshall, Putnam, Woodford, McLean, and DeWitt, giving McLean dominance. Residents show little organized opposition to the changes.

Marshall Putnam Springfield Woodford Tvingston Marshall County Stark and Peoria Putnam County la Salle McLean DeWitt McLean County Bloomington

Royal Rays of Henry Lead Tiny League Farm Session

Royal Rays of Henry presides over a Little League farm team practice for 8 to 12 year olds at the grade school diamond. Only two Hall boys show up then, but later the scene includes 13 girls with a ready lineup, signaling a spirited turnout for summer preparations.

Royal Rays Henry Illinois Valley Little League Kays Lyle Hall Diamond Hall

Farewell for Tiskilwa Priest Barrett at Gym

A farewell party was held June 13 at the Tiskilwa high school gym in honor of Rev. Fr John F. Barrett who is leaving this week for a new assignment after 17 years at St Marys Parish Tiskilwa Fr Schaechner will lead St Marys Tiskilun in his stead

John F. Barrett Tiskilwa Tiskilwa High School Barrett Prorta Nay- Ing St Mary's Tla- Kilwa Schaechner St Mary's, Tiskilun

State Farmer Ralph Daniels Receives Honors at FFA Convention

Ralph Daniels son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Daniela of Putnama will receive the State Farmer Degree at the Ilnold State FFA convention in Springfield Thursday night The degree ranks second only to the American Farmer degree and recognizes community and farm program leadership Daniels has earned $500 on FFA projects and must lead a 30 minute parliamentary discussion He maintains a farm including purebred Angus cattle two sows with litters four steers ten acres of corn and a laying flock.

Ralph Daniels Lawrence Daniela Putnama Herary-Senachwing High School Springfield FFA Ralph's

Boehle Buys Helgoth House at Henry Auction

Norbert Boehle purchased the John Helgoth house on Jefferson street in Henry at public auction Saturday afternoon June 18 for 3400 dollars. A good crowd attended with lively bidding on the five room semi modern dwelling. Bur Age Fronely Keegan acted as auctioneer and LaVerne Snow served as clerk.

Norbert Boehle John Helgoth Jefferson Street Henry Publc Bur Age Fronely Keegan LaVerne Snow

Tonica's David Abbey Named State FFA Reporter

David Abbey of Tonica was named State reporter of the FFA. Abbey’s adviser is G O Irvine, a well known official scorer for basketball tournaments in Henry and connected to local activities at Springfield.

David Abbey Tonica FFA Pamartion Springfield Abbey G O Irvine Henry

St Mary’s Church decorates for 25th priestly anniversary

St Mary’s parish plans and completes Easter Monday renovation work at the Henry church. The interior gains new lighting floors and repairs, with decorative symbolism honoring the Seven Colors of the Blessed Virgin and martyrs. Fr Laurence Schumacher celebrates his Silver Jubilee Mass at 10 o’clock.

St. Mary's Church Henry St Mary's St Mary's Church Safes August Schmitz Peoria Laurence Schumacher St. Mary's St. Mary’s Harold Hartady Mary Jesus Earth St Mary’s Church

Special Services Planned for June 26

A solemn high mass of Thanks giving at St. Mary's church Henry at 10 o clock Sunday June 26 celebrates the 25th anniversary of priestly ordination for Pastor Rev Laurence C Schumacher. Assisting celebrants include Rev Basil Doyle, Rev Michael Haddigan, and Rev Bernard Rank with Fr John Schumacher presiding. An afternoon program and reception run 2:30 to 5 at Henry Senachwine high school. The article details Schumacher family history and parish improvements at St Marys Henry.

St. Mary's Church Henry Laurence C. Schumacher Schumacher Basil Doyle St. Martin of Tours Church Kankakee Michael Haddigan St. Paul’s Macomb Bernard Rank St. Thomas Peoria Father Schumacher John Schumacher St. Ann's Toluca Laurence Henry Senachwine Mra Mary Reinhart Pesotum Frank Ji.Schumacher White Heath Joseph“A. Schumacher Ivesdale Edmund Schumacher St. Béde College Penn St. Paul Seminary sSt. Paul St. “Mary Dunne Joseph H. Schlarman St. Boniface Church Seymour F Solon DeKalb John Armstrong St. Elizabeth Hospital Danville Michael A. Tracy St. Patrick's Dwight Michael A. Coffey St. Joseph's Pekin John Francis Cleary St. Patrick's Church Sts. Peter and Paul Church Peterstown Mendota Andrew Schauer St Mary's Church St. Mary's Parochial School Pariah

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Bum, College Univerullinois Mm Barry Edward Thal Countyard of Review James A Hynds University of Illinois Stephen E McQuilkin Hennepin Bachelor of Arta Irving Stansell Charles H Morine Kendal Griffith MiNabb Arts Darrelll Jessen Hennepin Petar Veterinary Medicine Indiana Masons Walter Baldwin M-P Parewell State Farmer Helgoth Property Temple Simeon Israel Egypt Herod Christ Streator Fr Laurence Immaculate Conception Father Parker James Francis Fr. Laurence St. Patrick's Parish Fr. O'Riley
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