Turpen Victim Identified In Fatal Illinois Car Crash
Lifelong area resident Ralph Edgar Turpen died in a highway collision near Sparland Illinois. The crash injured bystanders and caused extensive damage. Coroner Pries planned an inquest as details of the accident and funeral plans emerged.
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I Turpen
Ralph
al Brown
Ménier
Sparland
Vernon Mberlain
Henry
Sprodby
Barry
Wallace
Ralph Glenn
Charles Briner
Hary
Holocker
Harvey
Lester
Estella ‘Manock
Robert “McBride
Ralph Edgar ‘Turpen
Clarence J “Stormy
Sarah Louise (Carter
Turpén
Putnam County
Gaterpillars Company
East Peoria
Eleanor Briner
Chillicothe
Donald Edgar
Darrell
Etta
Rith (Beebe
Ladd
Carol
Thomas
Princetony
Linda
Barbara
Ise” Shurpen
Bureau
Bros
Faye
Clarence
Burea
Lois
Hopewell Township
Meresy
Awa
Msshh Sas
Marshall County
Robert C. Pries
Lacon
Hydraulic Press Co Closes Due to Weather
The Hydraulic Press plant south of Spain suspended operations after heavy snow blocked transportation. Some departments closed briefly but most are back in operation. weather slowed construction and reduced brick demand. Superintendent ALS Osborne is optimistic and expects full production as weather improves.
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Spain
Als
Osborne
Henry Council Approves Water Fluoridation
After input from Dr. Krupicka and endorsements by local dentists and doctors, the Henry council voted Tuesday night to fluoridate the town water supply. The News Republican photo was processed by Rickey Studio.
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Krupicka
Henry Council
Henry
Rickey Studio
Spring Valley Firm Wins Dry Hollow Bridge Bid on Route 29
Davite Brothers Lumber of Spring Valley bid 28 484 for a slab bridge over Dry Hollow creek on Route 29 between Henry and Putnam, about 2 1/2 miles southeast of Putnam. The project begins route 29 reconstruction toward Bureau county with total cost around 50 000.
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Spring Valley
Dry Hollow
Davite Brothers Lumber Company of
Dry Hollow Creek
Springfield
Henry and
Putnam
Cavite Brothers
Henry
Putnam County
Bureau County
Princeton
Albert Carlson Magnolia Farmer Dies
Albert Carlson a well known Magnolia area farmer died at St. Margaret's hospital shortly before midnight Tuesday March 22 after a brief hospital stay. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Irwin Moback Denver Cole two sons Carl J McNabb and Wallace A Henry and eight grandchildren. Boose funeral home in charge visitation Thursday evening services tentatively set for 2 30 p m Friday at Varna First Lutheran church with interment in parish cemetery.
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Albert Carlson
Magnolia
St. Margaret's Hospital
Carlson
Irwin Mobeck
Denver
Cole
Carl J. of
McNabb
Wallace A
Henry
Boose Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Varna First Lutheran Church
Olson Named Putnam Grain Co. Manager
Lewis J. Olson former Kasboor elevator manager will take over operations at Putnam Grain Co succeeding Leland Kelley who resigns to lead Hillsdale Co op elevator. Olson is married with two children and will assume duties around April 15. A Putnam Grain Co meeting at the town hall Saturday March 26 will include an oyster supper for members and families before the session.
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Lewis J. Olson
Kasboor
Putnam Grain Company
Olson
Leland Kelley
Win
Kelley
Hillsdale Co-op
Hillsdale
Ilinois
Putnam’Grain Co
Putnam Town Hall
Forty Hours Devotions Begin at St Marys Church
Forty Hours Devotions begin with the 8 o'clock Mass at St Mary's Church on Sunday led by Rev. Raymond Immaculate Conception on Streator. Masses Monday and Tuesday are 6 and 8 am with evening services at 7 30 pm Sunday through Tuesday. Confessions are 3 to 4 30 pm and 7 to 8 pm. A dinner for about 25 visiting clergy will be served Tuesday night before the closing.
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St. Mary's Church
Raymond _Immaculate Conception
Ladies of ‘the Altar and Rosary Society
Henry Doctors Endorse Fluoridation Plan
Henry doctors and dentists endorse fluoridation of city water to prevent tooth decay. Letters from M.D. and D.D.S. professionals urge city council approval, citing benefits and support from national associations and public health authorities.
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Henry
Jaycees Plan Easter Egg Hunt and Banquet Events
The Henry Jaycees held their March meeting in the municipal building with Co chairs George Ziegler and Don Maddox named for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 16 at 2 p m. Rev Ray Schultz reported on activities of the awards committee preparing for the annual awards banquet. President Gordon Rickey noted a potential Friday fish fry. A fluoride discussion yielded no stance for now.
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Henry Jaycees
Henry Municipal
George Ziegler
Don Maddox
Jaycee
Ray Schultz
Gordon Rickey
Chamber of Commerce
The
Jaycees
Buk Hunker
Joe McDonald
al Otto
Gene Kremar
Moby Finfgeld
Beary Harbor Money Released by Governor
The Henry News Republic an reports that Governor Stratton released a $15 000 appropriation for Henry riverfront harbor development. Funds go to the department of conservation division of parks and memorials with Ray Barto of Seatonville named as key planner and liaison to the Henry esty council.
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Henry News-Republican
Johnson Kanady
Stratton
Springfield
Henry River
Department of Conservation
Division of Parks and Memorials
Ray Barto
Seatonville
Bureau County
Henry Esty
Hog Market Hits New Highs as Steers Rise
A Chicago report says high choice and prime steers held firm to 50 cents higher with top bids at 33 dollars while average grade steers softened up to 50 cents. Hog prices reached new highs, gaining about 2.40 dollars over four weeks as sows barrows and gilts narrowed the spread.
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John Clay & Company
Chicago
Bradley University Sophomore Jetty Farr Weekend Visit
Jetty Farr a Bradley University sophomore in Peoria spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Dayne Farr.
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Jetty Farr
Bradley ‘University
Peoria
Mrs
Dayne Farr
Henry City Approves Fluoridation of Water Supply
After unanimous doctor and dentist endorsements, Henry City Council voted to fluoridate the municipal water to curb tooth decay. The $2,200 project funded by water department and sales tax, with plans by L. H. Swords & Associates, awaits state health approval. Majority favored council action without a referendum.
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Henry City Council
Elty
Water Department
L. H. Swords & Associates
Peoria Engineering
John H.’ Wagner
Henry
State Health Dept
Joseph Krupicka
Rock Island
State Department of Public Health
Martin W. Morgan
Chicago
Wallace & Tiernan
Fluoridation Benefits Outlined At City Meeting
Dr Krupicka described that records show dental decay reduction from fluoridation of about 60 to 65 percent with the strongest impact for children born into fluoridated water. Adults gain some benefit, roughly one fifth of that seen in children, as fluorine integrates into teeth. Additional audience questions were answered by Krupicka, Rev Williams endorsed fluoridation, and city officials and residents attended.
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Krupicka
Darrel Williams
Robert Davis
Guy Child
Vivan Child
Lawrence Newman
Roland Dodger
Erle Derry
Edith Williams
Francis McEvoy
Ralph Child
A.A. Solas
William Wagner
Max Allard
Walter Bayne
Kenneth Brumm
Steve
Clifford Fuulon
C F Merdjan
Gordon Downey
Walter Duke
John Wosik
Dale Bowen
Frank Hageman
A. V Stout
William Hoscheidt
Lawrence Bickerman
Charles Morgan
Robert Swengel
Joan H. Waener
Dick Finfield
Rural Road crews Battle Massive Snow Drifts
LaPrairie and Steuben township road commissioners William Madison and Ralph Gries led a rapid response to record snow accumulations. Crews with bulldozer help cleared two miles north of Route 17 and completed the effort by Monday morning. They urge the public to keep heavy traffic off roads while the snow melts and to stay off the roads when unfrozen.
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William Madison
Steuben Township
Ralph Gries
LaPrairie Town
Sid Cornell
Route 17
Madison
Madison and
Gries
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Jearn
E. Turpen
Hope End Sparland
Foote
Hawksworth
Russels
Kent
Emé
Simak
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Beral
K. Henry
Hydraulic Press Co
Ois “McBride
Old Maids
Pele Ag
Russell Ziegler
RFA
Henty
Illinois Department of Public Health
Putnam Grain Co
Henry City
A. P. Tochalauski
M.D
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John H. Wagner
D.D.S
E. de T. Murphy
W. D. Wagner
D.D
American Dental Association
American Medical Association
Walter L.bayne
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A. V. Stout
Public Health Association
American Pharmaceutical Association
National Resources Council
American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Henry Clly
LaPrairie
Steuben
Jim Walliams
Rory McBride
Don, Nader
Joel McDonald
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Jack Steele
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