Air Force appoints Henry Senachwine student to academy
Marc Lavelle, senior at Henry Senachwine High School, is named to the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs to join the summer cadet program on July 2 1973. Lavelle is active in basketball track golf band yearbook co editor and National Honor Society and is the son of John B Lavelle and the late Mrs Lavelle of Henry Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Lavelle
Henry Senachwine
Robert Michel
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Cole Marc
Marc
National Honor Society
John B Lavelle
Henry
Earl Turner
Toulon
Illinois
Charges Filed In Henry Theft Involving Jewelry Car
A warrant is expected today for Ronald Covello in Chicago regarding the theft of an automobile and jewelry from Shanks Jewelry in Henry last Thursday. The car, found two hours later in Crescent Mobil Park, was locked with the owner’s keys, trunk forced open, and items valued at 25000 missing. Police linked several suspects after raids that led to the arrest of Lawrence Sylvester and three associates in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Covello
Chicago
Henry
Harry Shanks
Shanks Jewelry
Harold Kennedy
Kennedy
State Police
FBI
Shanks
Crescent Mobil Park
Hennepin
Rt. 18
Marshall County Sheriff's Department
Heinhold Hog Market
Crow Creek
Western Avenue
Ed Lindstrom
Crocker
B F Goodrich Chemical Wins Top Safety Award
The Henry General Chemical Plant part of B F Goodrich in Cleveland earned the Harry B Warner Safety Award for 1972. Raymond Ehnle accepted the plaque for the plant. Vittone praised the employees for their safety efforts and noted this was the division’s second win after 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry General Chemical Plant
B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company
Harry B. Warner
Raymond L. Ehnle
Henry Plant
Cleveland
B.F. Gooodrich Company
B.F. Goodrich Company
Chemical Company
General Products Company
Industrial Products Company
Aerospace and Defense Products
International B.F. Goodrich Company
B.F. Goodrich Canada Limited
BFG Chemical
National Safety Council
Anton Vittone
BEG Chemical
Vittone
Henry Post Office Seeks Clerk and Carrier Applicants
Henry Post Office announces an examination for Clerk and Carrier positions in Henry Illinois. Applications due May 31 1973 with start pay of 4.14 dollars per hour and benefits including vacations health insurance holidays and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Stachewicz, Jr
Henry Post Office
United States Postal Service
Henry
Illinois
Nurses and secretary urged for county program
A joint Marshall and Putnam County Board meeting discussed expanding county nursing services led by Margaret Woerner Wenona to aid school age children. Goals include active health records, expanded screening for vision and hearing, disease education, home visits, and supports for special education. Estimated annual cost about 12 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam County
Lacon
Margaret Woerner
Wenona
Inez Anderson
Woerner
L.T. Schubert
Marshall County
Schubert
Ag Adviser Don Retires From Marshall Putnam Post
Brooks Whitney announces that Don, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Adviser, will retire June 30 1973 after nearly 17 years in Marshall Putnam Counties. He started in 1956 after Howard Tolley left and is the seventh adviser since 1919. Plans after retirement are not definite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Whitney
Cooperative Extension Council
Don
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Adviser
Marshall-Putnam
Howard Tolley
Mayor Smith Addresses Citizens Advisory Group
The Henry City Advisory Committee met at 7 35 p m on Wednesday April 25 1973 with six members and two guests present Joe Piers city council liaison welcomed back after extended illness Mayor Phil Smith urged continuation of the committee as a sounding board for city improvement objectives with preliminary work planned. Lander reported playground equipment arrival and a May 5 work day with Bob Child soliciting labor and Al Mitchell handling layout. An organizational meeting is set for May 23 at 7 30 p m and the group adjourned at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ch Finfgeld
Joe Piers
Phil Smith
Piers
al Mitchell
Pauline Kays
Putnam Women Hear Rep Soderstrom on Law Making
Representative Carl Soderstrom of Streator spoke to the Putnam County Republican Women's Organization at Putnam Town Hall on April 23 about how a bill becomes a law. About fifty people attended and refreshments were served after the meeting with Mrs Soderstrom as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Soderstrom
Streator
Putnam County
Republican Women's Organization
Town Hall
Putnam
Mrs. Soderstrom
Chicago burglary ring linked to 1000 thefts in suburbs
Police say Sylvester and DeRosa shared a Chicago apartment where a warrant found 27 million dollars in stocks bonds and jewelry. Arrests included Sebastian Agrusa and wife Giraloma as part of a burglary ring with Karalis Nardella and DeRosa. Sylvester and Agrusas are named as fences. The raid followed a group entering the apartment with stolen items, per Chief Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
DeRosa
Henry
Chicago
Sebastian Agrusa
Giraloma
Karalis
Nardella
Agrusas
Windy City
Karailis
Chief Kennedy
Help Needed To Install Equipment At City Park
Volunteers are needed to install the new playground equipment at the city park on the old school grounds. Call Bob Child at 364-3015 before Saturday. Work starts at 8 am Saturday with completion expected the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Child
Lady Luck Aids Burglars
Jewelry and a car were stolen from Edward Street rear area Thursday afternoon. A nearby laundromat operator, Dave Lander, was away on business, delaying him. a Henry businessman briefly chatted with him. The missing car was found after a Crescent Mobil Park resident heard of the theft and noticed a strange vehicle in the trailer park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Street
Dave Lander
Dave
Henry
dJaundromat
Crescent Mobil Park
Floods and Storms Damage Henry Area Homes and Roads
Heavy rainfall and floods disrupt Henry county as the Illinois River rises then recedes. Civil Defense and auxiliary police respond to tornado warnings while bridges crumble and roads close near Henry and Marshall County, with homes and farms impacted and access blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry
Civil Defense
Henry Auxiliary Police
Louis Johnson
Marshall County
Henry Civil Defense
Hail To The Chief Police Salute Henry's City Force
Henry’s growing community relies on a strong police force led by Chief Harold Kennedy. The department handled numerous calls from theft to minor incidents, working through fatigue to solve crimes and serve the town. Appreciation is extended to Kennedy, Koppien, Stubbs, Parker and the auxiliary officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Harold Kennedy
Kennedy
Chief Kennedy
Mike Koppien
Nelson Stubbs
Arnold Parker
Auxiliary Police
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Air Force
Lawrence Sylvester
Michael Karalis
Northlake
Joseph Nardella
Hanover Park
Frank DeRosa
Melrose Park
B . Goodrich Chemical
Anderson
Gary Cofoid
Bob Clift
Jim Koehler
Max Allard
Barbara Allard
Kasynski
Gary Coford
Mayor Smith
Citizens Advisory Group
Rep
Soderstrom
Mall
Walter
Nancy) Reichen
Lady Luck
Police
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