31 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1971
Page
1
Extension service advises farmers to inspect farm machinery before planting to prevent accidents. Key checks include hitches brakes steering clutches and shielding. maintain cleanness and organize tools with fire extinguisher on tractors. Also warns on grass waterways maintenance and proper fertilization and dormant oil sprays for fruit trees with specific application guidance.
Today and Tomorrow reports a 4-H public speaking contest set for April 19 with four divisions for ages over and under 13. Trophies funded by Country Companies Insurance to be awarded. Participants should contact the Extension office by April 14 and may use notes.
Local social notes list residents and visitors across Magnolia Lacon Varna Streator Granville Varna and nearby areas. Names include Mrs Walter Bogner Mrs Stoner Dean Keilly Jeff Di Gregorio Mary Ann Irelan and many others with scattered church news and home breaks.
Newcomers Gary DeWalt of Elmwood welcome a seven pound two ounce daughter born March 24 at Methodist Hospital Peoria. Grandparents Gladys DeWalt Henry and George Bullock East Peoria. Donald Stutzman Judy Russell parents of Ann Christine seven pounds three ounces born March 24 at St Josephs Bloomington. Grandparents Ora Russell Sparland Marshall Stutzman Buda Della Russell Everett Moore Henry. Walter Schaidle Metamora parents of sixth child a six pound daughter born March 29 at Methodist Hospital Peoria. Grandparents Carl Schaidle Sr Metamora Louis Mercian. Henry News reports Rev Marshall W Simpson conducted a joint congregational meeting in LaRose with Rev Roger Kellogg candidate for yoked parish.
A dense church notice lists service times and events for multiple churches in Henry and La Prairie areas. It names pastors Rev Lee R Brownlee Rev Chester R Evitts Rev Donald Harris Rev Roger Noonan Rev William Feeney Rev Marshall W Sison Rev T D Jingst Rev Richard Elwell Rev George M Hunt plus activities from Saint Johns St Josephs St Marys Henry United Methodist and others with Holy Eucharist Holy days choir rehearsals meeting dates and fundraising events. It includes Palm Sunday Easter related programs and community sald lunches with bake sales and CODA talks.
Spring fashions feature longer looser men's vests easy to sew without collars or sleeves a vest suit look pairs with slacks for casual or business wear. Polyester double knits ideal for children's wear offer easy care and durable stretch though cost is a concern. An eight week oil painting class begins April 5 at Henry Grade School with a $12 fee and contact details.
Tom Biggar of Sparland FFA earns the district FFA foundation award in Farm Safety and will advance to the State Contest at Champaign on April 17. Henry and Sparland Vo-Ag students participated in the State Meat and Milk Judging Contest at Champaign with teams placing in meats and milk events.
A compendium shows transfers of several individuals with parcel details and a list of traffic violations including improper overtaking, speeding, failed yields, mufflers, registrations, and stop sign disobedience. Marriage licenses for multiple couples are noted among names in Peoria and nearby towns.
Two ASC County Committee meetings in Marshall Putnam and Stark discuss the 1971 REAP budget. The program funds long term conservation practices, with 32 erosion control dams planned and over 60 acres of grass waterway work to cut silt and pollution. Technicians Harvey Jackson and Vince Cofoid have completed 16 dam surveys. Hopewell Drainage Group shows about 3%4- miles of ditch excavated with remaining grading.
Ten years ago Our Files reports a surge in scholarship testing with 33 Marshall County high school seniors registered for exams led by County Superintendent CW Swanson. The item also notes local farm, church, and community events from the period.
The April agenda covers American Legion Auxiliary Henry Unit 323 meeting at the Legion Hall on Wednesday April 7 at 8 pm. Esther Circle gathers Friday April 2 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Charles Kemps home. Mrs Gill to present slides on Taiwan. note date change. East Bay Camp seeks skilled craftsmen for three Saturdays May 1 8 15. notify Reverend Hunt of available tasks. Book Circle hosts Mrs William Aitchison Tuesday April 6 with Mrs Walter Bayne presenting the review.
Monday open chuck wagon accorn pickles pudding milk Tuesday spaghetti with meat sauce tossed salad strawberry shortcake bread butter milk Wednesday Institute April 8 and 9 Easter vacation
The text lists subscription pricing for Marshall and Putnam counties with options for 1 year 7.00 6 months 4.25 3 months 3.00 and single copies mailed 35 cents per issue. It also notes outside Marshall at 8.00 and 5.00 3 months 3.25 and a date of Wednesday March 31 1971.
April 9 1971 is final signup date for the 1971 Wheat and Feed Grain Program. Tenants or landlords must sign contracts by deadline to enroll. ASCS offers a measurement service for Set Aside participation and warns no tolerance on set aside acres. Premeasurement helps protect payments and acreage. Marshall Putnam counties lead in signup with 729 and 232 farms respectively. Prevented planting credit may apply to feed grain producers unable to obtain enough seed and must file at the County ASCS office within 13 days after the normal corn planting period.
Mrs Florence Steele of Henry sustained injuries when her car ran off Richards Street near Goodrich Road and struck a fence and pole about 5 40 pm Wednesday March 24. State Trooper Joseph Roberts said she was eastbound and taken to St Margarets Hospital Spring Valley in good condition.
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