Celebration Honors Schumacher on Completion 25 Years As a Priest
The Reverend Father Laur C Schumacher marked twenty five years as a priest with a solemn high mass at St. Mary’s at 10 am on a Sunday. A benediction followed as relatives and parishioners filled the church, with altar decor including hyacinths and red roses. Clergy from nearby parishes assisted, and a reception in the school cafeteria concluded the occasion with thanks to those who contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumacher
Pefitted
Laur C Schumacher
St. Mary’s
Virgin
News-Republican To Publish Next Week On Thursday
The next issue of the News-Republican will appear on Thursday instead of the usual publication day. Advertisers, correspondents, and contributors are urged to submit material promptly so a full budget of content can be printed as usual.
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Jon Wacked
News- Republican
Harry J Bishop 75 Magnolia Resident Dies
Harry J Bishop aged 75 lifelong Magnolia resident died suddenly Monday at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home with Rev G D Landes of the Magnolia Methodist church presiding. Born January 1, 1880, he was the son of Andrew Jackson and Fannie Coe Bishop. He married Elizabeth Klein on February 4, 1914, and they had two children. Surviving are his wife, daughter Verna Ernes Rofnd of Henry, son Harry Jean Bishop of Park Forest, four grandchildren, and a sister Lena Allen of Peoria.
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Harry J Bishop
Magnolia
G D Landes
Magnolia Methodist Church
Andrew Jackson
Fannie (Coe) Bishop
Magnola
Elizabeth Klein
Mr Bishop
Ernest
Verna) Rofnd
Henry
Harry Jean Bishop
Park Forest
Lena Allen
Peoria
Marshall County Builds Dog Pound At Airport Site
Marshall county contracts with Jerry Barnes Washburn and Lacon to construct a dog pound on the southwest corner of the county airport east of Lacon. The 24 by 60 foot concrete walled facility will have four pens and is set for completion around July 15 with James Shirley named pound master to begin seizing stray dogs and impounded animals under law.
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Marshall County
Jerry Barnes
Washburn and
Lacon
Board of Supervisors
Roy W Miller
Henry
Walter Kunkle
Richland
William Held
Hopewell
James Shirley
Varna
Shirley
Pheasant Chick Distribution To Marshall Putnam Clubs
Gerald Strong reports five sportsmen’s clubs in Marshall and Putnam counties received pheasant chicks from the State Conservation Department. Marshall County Sportsmen’s Club at Lacon got 2,600. Putnam County at Hennepin 7,600. Idolu ca and Varna clubs 600 each. Camp Grove club received several thousand with exact numbers pending. Birds will be raised in 250-bird units and released from open pens at 10 to 12 weeks, aided by 7 ft fences and pens enabling return for feed. State supplies chicks and half the feed. clubs cover the rest and brooder costs.
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Gerald Strong
Lacon
Marshall
Putnam Counties
State Conservation Department
Springfield
Marshall County
Putnamy Club
Hennepin
Camp Grove
Fourth of July Celebration Notes
Fourth of July plans introduce two new ideas using United States Savings bonds instead of merchandise prizes and home talent acts. Vince Cofoid leads Hen ry Post 23 American Legion organizing the event, supported by capable aides. Leo Smith heads the boat rheus committee, tackling water level issues after a dock relocation. Ralph Brown chairs the fireworks committee facing weather challenges for displays on the river’s east bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
Legion
Vince Cofoid
Henry Post 23
American Legion
Vince
Leo Smith
Ralph Brown J
Servicemen Addresses A 3/c James E Engelbrecht
3/c James E Engelbrecht AF 16501619 Box 146 Sheppard Air Force Base Texas typed address and unit details listed for mailing purposes from the servicemen records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Engelbrecht
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Sunday Community Events on the Illinois River
At 1 30 p m motor boat races on the Illinois River sponsored by the Illini Stock Boat Racing Assn of Chillicothe with admission 50 cents and free for children under 15. At 7 30 p m free acts on the Central Park bandstand. At 9 p m a street dance on Edward Street featuring music by Raymond Pozzi of Toluca.
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Illinois River
The
Illini Stock Boat Racing Ass'n
Chillicothe
Central Park
Edward Street
Raymond Pozzi
Toluca
July 4 Holiday Activities in Central Park and Town
A community celebration features a 1:30 pm decorated bicycle and tricycle parade in Central Park hosted by Van Deveer's Food Center with prizes. At 2:30 pm Norman Stehl leads a 40 piece accordion concert on the band stand. 6:30 pm Little League game at Henry Grade school diamond, then an all day waterfront display along Kinvis River. Evening draws include a $875 bond drawing, Wilson Shows carnival and rides, and Legion post sponsorship.
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Central Park
van Deveer's Food Center
Norman Stehl
Henry Greys
Lacon Millers
Henry Grade School
The
Legion
Raymond Pozi
Toluca
Edward Street
van DeVeert's
Food Center
Granville
Henry
Henry Fourth of July Celebration in Henry features fireworks and boat races
Henry Post 323 presents a three day Independence Day program July 2 3 4 in Central Park Henry Wilsons Famous Shows and Earl Bunting Enterprises sponsor events with the American Legion coordinating a Sunday church service and a Monday bicycle parade. Highlights include boat races on the Hinds River, free acts on the bandstand, a street dance on Edward Street and a large fireworks display at dark. Awards include U S Savings bonds with multiple prize levels. Earl Bunting, Chicago booking agent, arrived to arrange attractions.
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Henry Post
Henry
Jin Central
Inolts Wilson
Earl Bunting Enterprises
Central Park
New Henry Businessmen's Association
The
Legion
Tilin Stock Boat Racing Association of
Chillicuthe
Hinds River
Illinois River
Watirworks Park
Henry Legion
Legionnaires
Tanited States Savings
Allon
Wea
SOA
Henry Legion Post
Vince Cofoid
Earl Bunting
Earl
Ramney
Chicago
Marshall-Putnam
Expect 30 Entries In Motor Boat Races Here Sunday
Gerald Strong of Lacon, commodore of the Illini Stock Boat Racing association of Chillicothe, announces plans for motor boat races on the Illinois River next Sunday July 3 with an expected 30 or more racers. Ten heats feature five races, each heat four laps, all visible from Waterworks park. Prizes awarded to top five in each race, with points 500 for first down to 100 for fifth. New D-1 class includes large inboard hydros. a sixth class may be added. Third consecutive year of races for Fourth of July, with Old Settlers Day also on the schedule.
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Gerald Strong
Lacon
Illini Stock Boat Racing Association
Chillicothe
Linois River
American Legion Pearee
Tilin Stock Boat Racing Association
Ao Henry
Commodore Strang Save
Chillicothe Club
Old Settlers
Racing Club
American Legion
Legion Committees For Celebration Coast to Coast
The News-Republican lists Legion committees for Celebration led by General chairman Leo Smith. Members cover Grounds and concessions with Leo Smith Elmer Merdian and Vince Cofold, Boat races with Jen Smith Bhi Goe bel Edwin Barry Tom Clark Leonard Ries Lee Hofer Charles Hoffman and Murray Kufold, Savings band presentations with Charles Hoffman Clifford Foulon Francis McEvoy Lawrence Newsman Edwin Barry Lee Hofer John Moline Gordon Hartley Louis Virgin and Vince Cofeth, Advertisement and publicity with Francis McEvoy Louis Keegan and Clifford Foulon, Free entertainment with Leonard Ries Elmer Merdian Dick Wuhie der and Francis McEvoy, Fireworks with Ralph Brown Had dan Perdew Charles Baker Kefith Miles Lewis Wabel Jr Lawrence Newman and Murray Kofold.
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Leo Smith
Elmer Merdian
Vince Cufold
Jen Smith
Bhi Goebel
Edwin Barry
Tom Clark
Leonard Ries
Lee Hofer
Charles Hoffman
Murray Kufold
Clifford Foulon
Francis McEvoy
Lawrence Newsman
John Moline
Gordon Hartley
Louis Virgin
Vince Cofeth
Louis Keegan
Free Entertainment
Dick Wuhieder
Ralph Brown
Haddan Perdew
Charles Baker
Kefiith Miles
Lewis Wabel, Jr
Lawrence Newman
Murray Kofold
Midwestern Playboys to Furnish Music for Businessmen Dance
Lee Poff and the Midwestern Playboys will furnish music for a street dance after the weekly drawing program. Sponsored by the Henry Businessmen Association and the American Legion Fourth of July celebration, the event will be at the Henry Theatre on Edward Street following the drawing. Members include Russell and the Poll, Ler sings and plays guitar, Darnie Vore, Don Bryant, Fryin Rowton, and Ray Brady. The dance area is roped off from Strawberry Lane to the Henry State Bank corner.
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Henry Merchants
Henry Theatre
Bissell Shaver
Square
Henry Businessmen’s Association
Edward Street
Strawberry Lane
Henry State Bank
Lee Poff
The
Nieweaters Playboys
Earl Witte
Chillicothe
Henry Businessmen's Association
Henry
Midwastern Bdinshawee
American Legion
Playboys
Henry Businessmen's Association i
Forward Street
Tetes
Dace
Riggent
Glenn Vore
Don Bryant
Ervin’ Rowdon
Donnie Vore
Russ Poff
Ray Brady
Rickey
Amerwan Legion
Edward Streetch
Russell
Jhe Poll
School Street
Henry Ler
Hass
Darnie Vore
Spareland
Sparland
Ryin Rowton
Bendford
Ledward Street Wall
Irom Strawberry Lane
Othe Henry State Bank
Assonlion Omanmmttter
Miss Vadeline Romlek
Madelines Decorating Center
Bustessen
Onarverd Otheroemibeisy
En’s Association
Businessmen’s Association
Legion
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Harold Schmitt
Devle
Laurence Schumacher
Larry Newitt
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Omas
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Harry J. Bishop
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Kinvis River
U.S
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Jan Nader
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Phyllis Rebhalz
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John Longglass
Janice Hurt
Nancy Dewalt
Tinos River
Charlie ‘Tiffin
Tom and Jerry Koehler
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Jack Carter
Chibhentie Teone Dunbar
Chillanthe
Jim Husaphresy
Chidtiecthe
William Rieger
Chillicathe
Gene Droll
Deon
Chillienthe
Tim Sullivan
Dunlap
Loretta Saathaff
Peru
Frank Haney Buren Jing
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Vere Kinbertin
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