15 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1961
Page
1
A local contest produced multiple winners with Henry Chem, Mid Woodford, and Sefton among participants. Prizes included cash awards and home-town recognition, while judges noted slogans and efforts from entrants. The event highlighted community involvement and the push for supporting local projects.
Readers note a fragmented copy of a petition listing seven candidates in a midterm contest. The readable portions show partial names and educational ties but lack complete details. The item suggests local civic action and candidate filings.
Dale Bowen, a candidate for mayor, resigns from his post as Third Ward alderman. The vacancy prompts the city to call an election for April 18 to fill the seat, with a deadline set for candidate filings and an ordinance authorizing the special election.
City education board met last evening and voted unanimously to employ architects from Peoria to sketch the grade school project. The meeting discussed various alternatives and the selection of a design firm was approved.
The National Honor Society inducted nine seniors into the Maltera Chapter in a high school assembly. Speakers Sandy Maddox, Peg Schlosser, John Van Ostrand, and Judy Lester described scholarship character leadership and service. New members are Yoni Boose Bob Dewey Be Gretner John Langloss Karol Lopeman Pat Meridan Larry Snew Johanna Wallace and Pat Wilson.
The 1960 sales tax collection in the city of Henry shows an increase over the previous year. Revenue records indicate total intake around $15,440.20 with a net rise after adjustments, reflecting stronger commerce in the period.
The Citi zens' Advisory Council met March 9 to continue studying building problems at Henry grade school and advise the board. They agreed on urgent need for additional facilities and weighed costs of a new building versus upgrades to the present facility. The council urged hiring an architect to obtain cost figures for each plan and to proceed with the most feasible option.
John Ziegle of Lankton Ziegle Terry architects Peoria will inspect the Henry grade school building this afternoon with School Board members principal Stanley Roe Rev Darrell Williams and others. The visit aims to assess condition and estimate costs for continued use guiding proposals under consideration. The tour from 2330 to 2334 Pine is expected to last three to four hours.
The Henry Grade School, built 1891 with additions, shows a failing structure with rotting window frames, poor lighting, inadequate chalk boards, and obsolete equipment. The gym and attic have serious issues, restroom capacity is strained, and multiple spaces lack proper storage, privacy, or central facilities. The report urges major repairs or replacement to accommodate current and future enrollment.
List of committee memberships for Henry Grade School includes general chairman Rev Darrell R Williams and chairmen D M Bennett, J Ash, D Bogner, A Foster, D Gibbs, K Neuhalsen, D Quinn, S Stedman, E Wilson. Enrollment Trends chaired by J Ewan and others. Faculty Suggestions chaired by McDonald Robison Rowell. Finance chaired by Soll Bauter Doyle Garrison Smith. State Recommendations chaired by McWard Dewey Read Reichen.
A straw ballot completed March 11 shows LaRose district splits with 453 for Washburn Low Point and 272 for Mid County unit while Toluca favored by some rural areas. results advisory with no immediate merger plans and ongoing community input. Separate notes describe termite damage at the Henry grade school and facility concerns including site size eight to nine acres, drainage, heating, and ventilation issues.
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