Henry officials discuss federal transfer of property for river project
Senator Trager and Henry city officials met with federal and state engineers to push the transfer of a rock pond property from the U S Department of Commerce to Henry. The aim is to use the site for boat access and shore line development as part of Route 29 improvements and river projects.
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Henry
Rock Pond
Federal
L. Alderman “Lee
Jock
U. S
Commerce
Washington, d
Trager
Prom
Wosik
United Trictiengineer
Yget
Con- Trager
Ming
Jonet
Sdepart Openter
Legion banquet honors Henry-Senach banquet on April 10
The American Legion annual athletic banquet will be Tuesday April 10 at the high school. Henry-Senachwine residents and supporters can buy tickets at Mercian's Drug Store Keegan's Barber Shop and Brennan's store. Bob Vanetta Bradley University athletic director and ex Army coach will speak. Ned Potter will act as toastmaster. The Auxiliary will handle the meal at 6 30 p.m. and Russ Wittmeier will present awards for letter winners. The free throw award goes to the high school player with the best percentage while meeting a 35 percent attempt requirement.
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American Legion
Henry Senach
Mercian’s
Keegan
Brennan’s
Francis McEvoy
Legion
Bob Vanetta
Bradley University
Army
Vanetta
Forddy Anderson
Bradley
Art Bergstrom
Ing
McEvoy
Legions
Tom Clark
Mike Ekiss
Bob Steele
Bhi Hoscheldt
Robbery Case Probed by Peoria Police
Peoria police investigated a robbery described as a loss incident. Chief Teesas directed efforts with Captain Evans and others, focusing on a break in at a local office. A gun-related extension and a disturbance were noted, with an April 13 court session scheduled.
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Sete
Johny Woalk
Fairbanks
Megs Evans
Invyescuse
Peoria
Teesas
Henry Business Men's Association weighs mercury vapor street lights
The Henry Business Men's Association discussed a city council request for public input on a sidewalk and street lighting project. Members favored mercury vapor lights over incandescent and discussed metal poles, planning further talks with the council to pursue the best city deal. Alderman Robert Davis attended, and committees from both sides planned follow up meetings.
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Henry's
Ae Henry Business Men’s Associaon
Henry City Council
Alona
Igiwin
Robert Davis
Steele's
City Council
Robert E Davis
C. F.merdian
Robert Swéngel
Dick Finfgeld
Palm Sunday Observances and Holy Week Liturgy Schedule
Local Catholic churches continue Holy Week services under the Sacred Congregation of Rites. St. Mary’s notes Holy Thursday Mass at 5 30 p m with Adoration and vigil to Sunday morning, Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 1 and 7 30 p.m., Liturgy at 5 30 p.m., Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 11 p.m. Midnight Easter Mass, Easter SundayMasses at 8 a.m and 10 a.m with a children’s choir. Communion at Midnight Mass forbids a Sunday reception. three hour fast required before Midnight or Evening Masses.
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Sacred Congregation of’ Rites
Annual Methodist Mother Daughter Banquet Planned
The Henry Methodist church hosts the annual Mother-Daughter banquet at 6 30 p m on Wednesday April 11 at the Farm Bureau building Tickets must be bought by April 9 from Evelyn Koehler ticket committee members Downey s store or Lilian Ziegler at Watercott s to attend
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Henry Methodist Church
Farm Bureau
Evelyn Koehler
Downey's
Lilian Ziegler
Watercott's
Blocher to address NABB Men's Club gathering
Blocher, recently prominent as a public speaker, will speak to the McNabb Men’s Club all day and evening. He is also expected to discuss topics titled Dinosau risks.
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Blocher
Nabb Men's Club
McNabb Men’s Club
Henry Teachers Explain Citizenship Teaching Approach
The Henry Senachwine high school board heard about citizenship education in the American History course taught by Mrs. Miller. An active student council, advised by John Ewan, governs student affairs to provide hands on practice in citizenship. The program has gained recognition for its cooperative effort between staff and students.
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Citizen's Committee
Henry-Senachwine High Schoo'l Board
Acne
John Wosth
William Miller
Miller
Henry Senachwine High School
John Ewan
New Members of Henry Methodist Church
Palm Sunday baptism adds eight children including Keith Edwin Moeller Edward Hartwig Stradley Smith Lee Rebholz Brett Law and Cheryl Streitmatter. A confirmation class of 13 and 19 adults were presented for membership as Pastor Dr T M Crapp officiated.
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Henry Methodist Church
Keith Edwin Moeller
Edwin H.moeller
Edward
Ray Hartwig
Dale Hartwig
Stradley Allen Smith
LeRoy Smith
Lee Rebholz
Jackie ‘Lee ‘Rebholz
Pie Brett Law
John F Law
Chery
Ann Streitmatter
Ted Streitmatter
Andrew Lynn Heinrich
Donald Heinrich
Laura “Ann Smith
Donald Smith
Clarene Jane Edwards
Mary Leota Edwards
Cletus Edwards
T . M. Crapp
Educational circles host Ewan on student council work
Mr Ewan outlined student council operation and activities in out state educational circles. Dr Hamlin of the University of Illinois, who helped organize the citizens committee two years ago and returned last spring to review progress, will attend the April meeting for another annual activity report. The meeting is set for Thursday evening April 26.
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Ewan
Hamlin
University of Ilinois
Asist
Ilinois bankers elect successor at Peoria meeting
Dayne Farr congratulates A R Cooper who was elected president of Group VI of the Illinois Bankers Association at the Peoria annual meeting on Tuesday March 20. L Ralph Stevens and C Z Hunter are noted as the federation president and vice president respectively.
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Ralph Stevens
Canton National Bank
Illinois Bankers Federation
C. Z. Hunter
Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Galesburg
Assessors of Marshall County Meet at Lacon
Marshall County assessors gathered in Lacon for a meeting and township instruction. James Hermann of the state tax commission outlined procedures and emphasized complete, identifiable returns and access to photo copies of drivers licenses. Sealed and feed corn will be assessed. machinery values remain unchanged.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Frank Carr
Bercesons Erat
Linte
MaRarliniwas
Cin Lacon
James Hermann
State Tax Commission Office
Herman
Whitefield
Henry merchants pay out $40 cash award to Al Fountain
Henry merchants weekly program honors Al Fountain with a $40 cash award after his success in catching the right connection Saturday night. The event was run by Harry L. Shanks, Bill Hoscheldt, and Bissell Shaver, with another $40 prize planned for 8:30 p.m. Saturday in front of the Henry theater.
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al Fountain
Henry
Henry Merchants
Fountain
Harry L. Shanks
Bill Hoscheldt
Bissell Shaver
Henry Theater
Mayor Klein Heads to Springfield for Route 2% Improvement
Mayor Louis F. Klein visited the News-Republican office then announced he is traveling to Springfield for a conference with the State Highway Department on improving Route 2% south of Henry County.
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Klein
Springfield
Louis F. Klein
News-Republican
State Highway Department
Henry
Marshall County Tax Bills Rise Again This Spring
Marshall County property owners face higher tax bills as rates rise across corporations townships and schools. Valuations remain roughly unchanged, so the multiplier used to align assessments with full value draws criticism. County Treasurer Zenas R. Graves notes the higher rates reflect increased local government costs.
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Marshall County
Zenas R. Graves
Lacon
Spring Deanery Convention Set At Cherry April 8
Ottawa Catholic parish council members and National Council of Catholic Women will attend the spring deanery convention at Holy Trinity Cherry on Sunday April 8. Father Anthony Wehrmann OSB will lead Benediction at 1 30 and host the event with the opening service. The gathering moves to the parish hall for the business meeting.
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Ottawa
Cherry
Ottawa Deanery
National Council of Catholic Women
Holy Trinity Parish
Father ¢Anthony Wehrmann
OSB
Father Wehrmann
Brothers and Sisters of Father Schumacher Hospitalized
Fathers John and Laurence Schumacher learned at Oak Park hospital that their brother Joe will go home today after a highly successful spinal operation. Their sister Mrs. Mary Reinhart is a patient at Mercy Hospital Urbana after an ankle injury in Pesatum, Illinois. prayers and cards are requested for her rapid recovery.
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John
Laurence Schumacher
Joe
Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park
Seymour
Henry
Mary Reinhart
Mercy Hospital
Urbana
Pesatum
Ill
Henry City Council Tests New Street Light Ideas
The Henry City Council held a series of test votes on street light options in the business district. Aldermen backed 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lights at $2,192.30 a year and rejected 10,000 lumen incandescent lights by 4 to 3, with plans to seek business input at a special meeting.
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Henry
Ted
Aldennti Rozbert’ Davis
Counell Inii
Wenetase
CILCO
Iverd
AL Abil Ala
Morse
Titan Davig
Klein
Dukes, Wate
Washburn
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Lacon Jaycees
Ned Potter
Bob Vanatta Hiadley
Kite
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Marshall
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Lee Titecomb
Melvin Ray Schultz
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Ieary Businessmen's Association
A. F. Tochalauski
Senator Trager
James Miller
C. L. Applegate
John Wosik
Lock Pond
L. F. Klein
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Rickey Studio
ST. Mary's
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Es Prank Carr
Henry Township
Bennington
William E. Hoait
Bell Plain
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Richland
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Hopewell
Frank Schlosser
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LaPrairie
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