Henry and Saratoga Methodist Churches Reinvite Rev Bennett
The Henry and Saratoga Methodist churches unanimously reinvite Rev Charles A Bennett as pastor. A quarterly conference in Bloomington June 10–15 will consider the measure. Trustees and stewards from both churches were elected and praised for improving membership and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bennett
Henry
Saratoga
Bloomington
Claude M.temple
Peoria
Methodist Church
WSCS
MYF
Methodist
Bennett
Military Rites Monday for Clarence Brown
Clarence Ira Brown born April 19 1909 Henry Illinois died March 6 in Moline at 41 years 10 months 17 days. Survived by wife Clara father Ira Brown Henry sister Marie Stocker and nephew Norman Stocker Jr. Funeral at Green funeral home 2 PM with Rev Charles Bennett officiating. Interment Henry City Cemetery with Henry Post American Legion military rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ira Brown
Ira
Pauline Brown
Henry
Ill
Moline Public Hospital
Moline
Minneapolis-Moline
Clara
Ira Brown
Marie Stocker
Norman Stocker, Jr
Peoria Heights
Walter Lee
The
Green Funeral Home
Charles Bennett
Bennett
C. O. Pogemiller
Pogemiller
Henry City Cemetery
Henry Post
American Legion
Lawrence Newman
Edwin Barry
James Tindall
Lee Hofer
Mac McCauley
Jim Hurd
Louis Keegan
Leonard Ries
Bill Forrest
Leo Smith
Tom Duke
Francis McEvoy
John Moline
Haddon Perdew
Bob Sleater
Clifford Foulon
Richard Downey
Virgil Maupin
Family Moves and Military Departures Near Peoria
The article describes Wagner and Lt Morocco D Wagner leaving by plane from the York area to meet in New Jersey before heading to Casablanca. It notes a Navy connection with ships and housing details, plus Sgt William Landers from Peoria arriving and awaiting departure to Korea. The mood centers on families awaiting updates as soldiers ship out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Morocco D. Wagner
York
Hus- N.J
E.callan
Us.n.s
Casablanca
Edhya
Beach
Lyantey
Navy
Henry
Portsmouth
Landers
William
Peoria
Clift Heads Local Methodist Men In March Supper
A large crowd attended a family night pot luck at Henry Methodist church on March 10. Frank S. Clift presided as officers were installed by Dr Jaude M Temple of the Peoria district, with John Doyle as vice president Lloyd Wheeler secretary and Lloyd Lewis treasurer. Mrs FS Clift led singing and attendees thanked the helpers who served the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Forrest Kocher
Adolph H. Schoof
F. Byron Williams
Saratoga
Frank Gray
Merrill Holmes
Lester Lewis
Frank S. Clift
B. Q. Dysart
Robert Gibbs
Robert Kelley
Lloyd Lewis
Alfred Holmes
Peter Lewis
Saratoga Church
Henry Church
Charles _A. Bourdette
Erle Derry
James G. Downey
E. E. Liljequst
E. E. Liljequist
Andrew H. Harris
William Koehler
Wilbur Long
Henry ‘Methodist
Henry and Saratoga
Frank Clift
FS. Clift
C. O. Pagemiller
Jaude M. Templé
Peoria
Clift
Legion Birthday Party Planned at Legion Hall
The annual Legion birthday party will be held Thursday night March 13 at the Legion hall. The social event starts at 8 with card games and ends with a luncheon provided by the Legion and Auxiliary. Members of both organizations are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
Downey Reports On Registrations And Resignations
Downey estimates about 300 new registrants and 150 changes as registrations closed yesterday for the April primaries. Bert McLaughlin, longtime custodian of the county buildings at Lacon, has resigned effective April 11 with no immediate action to hire a successor. he lives in Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Wayland Downey
Bert McLaughlin
Lacon
McLaughlin
Sparland
Thousands of geese rest in Henry area as signs of spring appear
The Henry area reports thousands of geese resting in the Hennepin drainage and nearby zones as snow melts and geese fly north. Local residents recount watching groups pass overhead, data from Athy S indicates about 15 000 in the Senachwine valley with more across Henry and Lacon. Robins were also noted singing, signaling early spring arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Senachwine
Canada
Nort Brown
Hennepin
Lacon
Fred Ford
Department of Conservation
Walt Miller
Bill Greek
Watercott’s
Robins
Farm Sale Dates Set Near Patagonia in Southern South America
Sale dates claimed Wednesday night at the farm five miles from Patagonia in southern South America for meat and oil products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patagonia
South America
Harris Announces Soil Fertility Meeting Dates
Marshall Putnam county farm adviser Andrew Harris outlines three soil fertility meetings for townships in Marshall Putnam counties. Attendees include ag teachers Robert Lenz Varnay John Shields and Clifford Licht. Meetings run March 17 24 at Magnolia Swaney Varna Sparland high schools with topics on nitrogen and new soil research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Harris
Marshall-Putnam County
Marshall- Putnam Counties
Harris
Sparland
Robert Lenz
Varnay John Shields
Magnolia-Swaney
Clifford Licht
Magnolia- Swaney High School
Magnolia Township
Varna
Mid- County High School
Roberts Township
Steuben
Lacon
George Koehler Elected Scout Committee Chairman for 1952 53
At the Henry Boy Scout troop annual meeting George Koehler was elected chairman for 1952 53 succeeding Rev Charles A Bennett. Leonard Ries became secretary treasurer and three new members Roy Nauman Ed Wiedman and John Moline joined. Scoutmaster Ted Waterous and assistant Scoutmaster Bear remain in place. Bryan Williams remains Institutional Representative. Subcommittee chairmanships to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boy Scout Troop
George Koehler
Leonard Ries
Roy Nauman
Ed Wiedman
John Moline
Koehler
Charles A Bennett
Ries
Ed Bear
Ted Waterous
Bear
Bryan Williams
Boy Scout Movement
Henry
Putnam Grain Co. Holds Annual Meeting Friday Evening
The Putnam Grain Company will hold its annual meeting Friday evening March 21 at 30. An oyster supper precedes the business session. Two directors will be elected with terms expiring Otto Louis and Marshal Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Grain Company
Otto Louis
Marshal Downey
Snow Sets Record In MP Counties This Winter
Fire chief Walter B Duke provides figures showing an all-time snow high for Marshall and Putnam counties. The 1922 record stood at 61 plus inches. Observations note heavy chains use and winter costs, followed by melting snow and an early spring outlook with March 20 debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam
Duke
Henry
Huthe
Waukesha
Wis
Funeral Services This Afternoon For Joe Harris
Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 2 o clock at Boyds Grove Methodist Church for Joseph W Harris 68 of Whitefield who died Monday at St Margaret s Hospital after a two week illness. He is survived by Willis Harris and four other siblings. obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyds Grove Methodist Church
Joseph W Harris
Whitefield
St Margaret's Hospital
Willis Harris
Memorial Services for Bert Webber in Chicago
Memorial services for the late Bert Webber will be held at Rockefeller chapel University of Chicago 59th and Woodlawn Chicago at 4 p m March 16. Following his death the remains were cremated. Weber was a prominent figure in Chicago musical circles and a University of Chicago graduate and is a cousin of Mrs C V Cronkrite of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Webber
Rockefeller Chapel
University of Chicago
59Th
Woodlawn
Chicago
Mr Webber
The
University
C. V. Cronkrite
Auxiliary Sets Date For Annual Legion Birthday Party
Henry unit 323 American Legion Auxiliary met March 5 at the Legion hall with Mrs. L. F Klein presiding. April plans include Pan American Month, with Baynes showing travel pictures. a Pan American scholarship fund and National Security fund donations were noted. a girl will be sent to Ifni Girls' State in June. The annual Legion birthday party will be March 13 at the Legion hall, with committee members named for entertainment and refreshments. The unit seeks 1000 dated coffee bag ends and metal strips within six months to earn a stainless steel coffee urn from Kroger. Americanism efforts included a flag quiz, prize to Hattie Bush for top score, and essays by students with prizes planned. Refreshments noted for St Patrick's Day, bingo entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Unit 323
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
L. F Klein
Baynes
National Auxiliary
National Security Fund
Ifini
Fayne Umphress
John Moline
Laura Dauber
Legion
Ralph Brown
A. E. Ertle
Haddon Perdew
Auxiliary
Kroger's
Country Club Coffee
Kroger Company
A E. Ertle
Hattie Bush
Amyphress
Have You Gotten Your Basketball Banquet Ticket
Henry patrons are urged to buy tickets for the annual basketball banquet next Tuesday evening March 18 at the Farm Bureau building under the auspices of the Henry post 423 American Legion. Tickets are limited and on sale at Mercian's Drug Store Murphy's Market by Bob McBride Don Clark Chuck Hoffman Francis McEvoy and James Tindall. Guest speaker is Harry Combes Illinois coach and Big Ten champion with Francis McEvoy as toastmaster. Banquet served by the American Legion Auxiliary at 6 30 pm. Theodore Roosevelt quote ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Farm Burenau
Henry Post
American Legion
Mercian's
Murphy's Market
Bob McBride
Don Clark
Chuck Hoffman
Francis McEvoy
James Tindall
Harry Combes
University of Illinois
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
Regional champions crowned at Granville in 53 49 win
Mid-County earns LaSalle sectional berth by defeating Henry Senachwine 53 49 in the Granville regional final Friday night to claim the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Henry Senachwine
Granville
Marshall County Board Acts on War Memorial and Salaries
The Marshall county board of supervisors met Tuesday approving regular claims and highway resolutions. They chose a site for a $5,600 war memorial to stand south of the courthouse and ordered teachers’ salaries printed in the annual directory. Also discussed were fox bounty changes and highway improvements with a plan for federal aid on a LaRose to Route 116A corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Board of Supervisors
R. I. Ball
Wenona
Circuit
O. W. Boers
Donald Breen
Barre
Court House
Fifth Street Parkway
Breen
Putnam County
George A Eckhoff
Lay
Eckhoff
Ball
L. B. Phillips
Varna
County Housing Authority Board
Supt. of Schools
C W. Swanson
Peter Ajmone, Sr
Toluca
Raymond Schwartz
Bell Plain
Atmone
Francis Murphy
Carl Junker
Mr Swanson
Ajmone
Swansen
Aimone
Jor Hayden
Lacon
Forty Hours Devotion Opens at St Marys This Sunday
St Marys church begins a three day Forty Hours Devotion with an 8:00 a.m. mass and a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Father John Schumacher leads Sunday evening devotions though his parish duties keep him from the opening. A Cana conference is planned at his Pesotum parish Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
John Schumacher
Altar
Citizens Seek Scoreboard Purchase for New Henry-Senachwine Gym
Henry-Senachwine patrons and fans urge buying an electric basketball scoreboard for the new gym. Legion may share costs. Meridian drug store owner has started a private subscription, reporting 14 to 15 pledges. The $890 board would be 70 by 142 inches, list players, track points and fouls, with local contractors possibly contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry-Senachwine School
Henry-Senachwine
Henry American Legion Post
Legion
C F (Arch) Merdian
Merdian
Hig
First Aid Class Planned in Henry
A Red Cross first aid class will be taught in Henry by Arnold Ashdown of Granville two nights a week beginning the first week in June. Classes will be held at the Henry public school building with no cost to pupils. Up to 30 may enroll, with 20 hours of instruction including six hours of civil defense training. Call Mrs. Leslie Gustafson at Henry 1719 to enroll. Texans breeds the greatest number of Jersey cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Henry
Arnold Ashdown
Granville
Henry Public School
American Red Cross
Leslie Gustafson
Henry 1719
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Ted
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Mer
Jim Henderson
Gram
P-Ta Rotary
Ney
Bruce Wn
Nominatans
Gakirn
Mr. C. Stove
Clarence Brown
Marle Stocker
Sgt. Landers
Mat
Frank
Scout
Putnam Grain Co
Walter B Duke
Indies
Joe Harris
Theodore Roosevelt
Whitehouse
Mid-County
Jim Saylor
Rennie Lundgren
Vernon Wunder
Waltez Blackburn
Wilbur Pettett
Roland Schwanke
John Griffin
DuWayne Flesberg
Gerald Krow
Lek
Roger Gauwitz
Silvio Capponi
Gene Carlson
Dale Armstrong
Alden Rhinehart
Marshall County Board
Salanes
St. Mary's
St Mary's
Paul Hettinger
Peterstown
Mendota
Crags
Merchan
University of Minols
Champaign
Jersey
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