Light Farm Homes Apply for $60000 Government Loan
Illinois Valley Electric Cooperative plans to finance and build a rural electrification project in Marshall Putnam counties. REA funds will back line construction and loan retirement with billing handled by the cooperative, aiding farmers seeking electricity and economic growth in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natin
Illinois Valley Electric Coopertive
Marshall and
Putnam Coun
Glennrothers
Magnolia
Delco
M P
REA
Washrein
D. C
Nea
Georgia
Public’ Service
Illinois
Yeus
Henry
Aéro.club Events and Summer Schedule Noted
The text outlines summer activities for a Sindire Aéro club with model airplanes. It mentions a late June to September window, a Thursday closing and a 12:30 time for a final day event, referencing Henry and Padre. It seems to summarize club timing and potential venue closings during the summer period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara
Sindire
Aéro
Ose
Henry Afets
Tony
Mrs E W Fountain Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs E W Fountain dies at her son Orlando’s home Saturday at 6 45 am after a long illness. Born Elizabeth Ann Shurts in Flytown New Jersey on September 9 1849 she was 89 years 8 months and 4 days old. She married Edward Fountain January 21 1869 and had seven children William George Edward Flora Fannie Renzella Robert Bruce Harry Grant and Orlando. Funeral services were held Monday at her home with Rev Walter War officiating. Interment followed at Winfield Center Cemetery with pallbearers and many relatives in attendance.
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E. W. Fountain
Orlando
Elizabeth Ann Shurts
Flytown
N. J
Peter P
Effie Atin Shorts
King
Illinois
Whitefield
Edward Fountain
William
George Edward
Florae
Fannie Renzella
Robert Bruce
Harry Grant
Ager
Emeriia Rebekah Lodge
Methodist Church
F W ‘Brokaw
Cole
Iowa
Bruce
Harry
State of
Washington
Henry
Ward
Walter Wara
J. W Harris
Mayd Momer
Joseph Schwarz
Charles Bourdette
Marshall Downey
Bradford
Frank Brokaw
Iona
Mra A. Graffis
Arduth
Dorothy
Ralph Greff
Cago
Harm Harms
Rutland
Harold Teets
Beota
Clyde Teets
Wyoming
Onc
Clyde Young -F Rada
Memorial Day Observed At Putnam Cemetery
Memorial Day will be observed in Putnam with exercises at the Putnam Centre at 10 a.m. The program includes the Henry Post 823 American Legion firing squad, Senachwine School Band, and Rev. C. W. Baughman as speaker on “A Memory Day.” Veterans in Putnam and nearby cemeteries will have their graves decorated by local volunteers.
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Putnam
Ana
Condit
Putnam Centre
Henry Post
American Legion
Senachwine
Arthur Blocher
C. W. Baughman
Putnam and Henry
Mayme Sample
Galesburg
Putnam Cemastery
Stowe
Marvin Johnson
Billy Williams
Lone Tree
Keegan Cemetery
Lore Tree
First Communion Class At St Marys Church Today
Rev Andrew Schauer instructed seven year olds for their first communion during the 6 30 mass at St Marys Church. On Ascension Thursday the class included Marjorie Damm Ruth Engelbrecht Janice Bickerman Kathryn Appel Darlene Mattingly Pauline Klein Patricia Mattingly Devald Sherchan John Keegan George Glatz Louis Bischler Edward Weis Lloyd Schlosser Harold Schmitt Danny Schmitt John Horan Charles Ely Floyd Ziegler and visitors Mrs William Steele Mrs Alice Tuska Mrs Joseph Kraus Miss Wolbert attended Magnolia visit notes.
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Andrew Schauer
Churc
Ashis
Ascension
Marjorie Damm
Ruth Engelbrecht
Janice Bickerman
Kathryn Appel
Darlene Mattingly
Paulines Klein
Patricia
Mattingly
Devald
Sherchan
John Keegan
George’ Glatz
Louis, Bischler
Edward Weis
Lloyd* Schlosser
Harold ‘Schmitt
Danny Schmitt
John Horan
Charles Ely
Floyd Ziegler
George Yanochowski passes away after brief illness
George Yanochowski of La Grange aged 51 died at St. Luke's Hospital Chicago at 10:45 p.m. Sunday from coronary thrombosis. Born in Henry in 1888, he attended Henry High School 1909 and studied at the University of Illinois and Kent School of Law. He served as president of Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co and previously was patent attorney. Survived by wife Helen a daughter and two sisters, services held at Immanuel Episcopal La Grange with interment at Boniswood Cemetery Hinsdale.
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George Yanochowski
la Grange
St. Luke's Hospital
Chicago
Henry
Frank A
Mary M Yanochowsk
Henry High School
University of Illinois
Kent School of Law
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company
Helen
James Bowman
Isabelle
Anna Wherry
William Espe
Immanuel Episcon
Taurch
Bronswood Cy Eter
Hinsdale
Ann
Ec.ory
Venvoge
Ssecal
Havne
Anna Wh
Joe Ball
Yurosnovwsy
Local court sentences man to jail for assault and probation possible
A man was sentenced Monday by Judge Gregg to seven months in county jail for a criminal charge. The judge indicated that an application for probation could be considered, giving Wright a chance at work on a farm. The case referenced a second involved party, with family connections and a disappearance noted in the surrounding narrative.
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Virighi
Lonwig
Iussell Mallette
Sue T
Gregg
Hawete
Wright
William Mesenwe
Moicceatily
Henry
New Cream Station to Open in Henry County
The Mil Way Hatchery in Henry will host a first week opening for a new creamery operated by Madsen Creamery Company of Toulon and Kewanee. Axel Madsen plans full operation by June 1 with Edward Street facility housing the creamery. The plant will process cream, milk, and feeds, aligning with spring business growth.
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Opeare Ney
Milway
Henry
Madsen Creamery Company
Touton
Kewanee
Ilway
Edward Street
Madsen
X Axel Madsen
Manlius
Tiskilwra
Toulon
County Treasurer Spends Busy Day On Tax Payments
Henry County Treasurer Peter J Aimone Sr. spent a busy day at the First National Bank building handling personal and first real estate tax installments. More than 125 residents paid their bills, with Aimone noting about $16,000 or a third of the year’s taxes received from Newry Township so far.
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Peter J Aimone Sr
Toluca
Henry
Aimone
First National Bank
Th Bank
Newry Township
Henry Aero Club Organized By Model Builders
Henry community youths form the Henry Aero Club at the Potter Jaw office with Glen May and James Tindall as co presidents and Alden Rickey as secretary. Members pursue gas and rubber motor planes, with dues 40 cents monthly for emer members and 20 cents for junior members, plus optional National Aeronautic Association membership. May’s gas model plane weighs about three and a half pounds with a five foot wing span, capable of 35 mph and 400 to 500 feet altitude, to be tested at Mt Hawley airport.
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Potter Jaw
Henry
Lso
Glen May
James Tindall
Alden Rickey
John Steven Hunter
Bill Wagner
Russell Brookman
Delbert Barnes
Bud Woodfill
Richard Sivell
Jack McKirgan
Bud Wagner
Bill Magner
Nationa- Aeronautic Association
Henry Club
Oty Niles
Tog
Cru
Richa Sivell
Mt Hawley
Peorie
Buc Wovahl
Marshall-Patnem Fair Association
May
Cleveland Company
Leveland
Ohio
Mary's Place Reopens After Improvements on Route 29
Marys Place on Route 29 owned by Larry and Mary Thompson reopened after a 14 by 18 addition on the south side. The roof was raised new wiring fixtures booths and tables in orange blue and oak plus a new regulator with canopy for frying ham burgers. The Thomasons have received many compliments on the updated appearance.
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Mary's Place
Mary’s Place
Route 29
Larry
Mary Thompson
Thomason
Magnolia invaded by soft soap purveyors
A group of men canvassed Magnolia last Wednesday targeting Mrs. Z. F. P. Titus. A salesman obtained a $5 bill for a purchase, claiming no change and leaving to collect it, then fled toward the car with the others. They were later reported jailed in Streaton.
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Magnolia
Z. FP. Titus
Titus
Streaton
Henry High Board Tends New Teacher Contracts
Henry High School Board of Education met to address next year’s staff. Dorothy Miller resigned after five years as English teacher and drama coach. a new teacher will fill her spot. Music instructor position at the high school will be dispensed with, Mira Mary Hogan will continue in the role for the past year. Faculty contracts offered to R. F. Steel Ruth Merdian Gretcher Schiffbauer Kathryn Chandler Orville Smith and William Bennington.
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Henry High School Board of Education
Ben. H. Hauber
Dorothy Miller
Roy Miller
Seney
Henry High School
Miss Miller
Peoria Star
Dorothy Duerkop Miller
Mira Mary Hogan
Henry
Clifford Merdian
R. F. Steel
Ruth Merdian
Gretcher Schiffbauer
Kathryn Chandler
Orville Smith
William Bennington
Former Marshall County Resident Dies in Missouri Home
Henry Betz, 79 years old, longtime Marshall County resident, died at his Brosworth Missouri home on May 16. He had moved from the Betz homestead southwest of Henry about 30 years ago and lived retired in Brosworth. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Ed Reinbeck and Mrs John Reinbeck of Henry, a brother Alfred Betz of Sparland, four children John Betz of Mackin, Herold Betz of Beverly California, Leonard Betz of Beverly California, Mrs Edith Carter of Rogerville, and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include services in Brosworth Friday and Sparland Methodist Church Saturday at 2 PM with interment in Sparland cemetery. Funeral delays allowed California-based children to arrive.
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Henry Betz
Brosworth
Betz
Henry
Bosworth
John Reinbeck
Alfred Betz
Sparlend
John Betz
Acor
Herold
Leonard Betz
Beverly
Calif
George Koehler Named On M P Fair Board
George Koehler connected with J Watercott & Co store in Henry was named to temporarily join the executive committee of the Marshall Potnam Palt Association. He will serve on the entertainment committee with Clarence Duke and Halsey Monler as A. E. Ertle recovers from embolism. The group plans a large program for the 192 Fair and will stay busy through the event.
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Marshall ,Potnam-Palt-Association
Ene Duling
Savile
Sarbanes
Aurachi Sgoweren Teate
George Koehler
J. Watercott & Co
Henry
A. E. Ertle
Ertle
Koehler
Clarence Duke
Halsey Monler
Baccalaureate Services Planned For Sunday Night
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the Hen School Gymnasium. The senior procession will be led by Lyman Hunt and Doreen Cullen, with juniors participating. The program includes invocation, audience singing, a Henry High School chorus selection, scripture, a sermon titled Anny Reward by Rev. Walker Ward of the Hem Methodist Church, another chorus selection, benediction, and recessional.
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Hen School
Lyman Hunt
Doreen Cullen
Henry High School
Scripin
Threening
Anny
Walker Ward
Hem Methodist Church
Henry Bank declares ten percent dividend to depositors
William H Kaffer as receiver for The Henry Bank announces a ten percent dividend totaling 59818.67 for depositors. Checks are prepared and distributed, with mail delivery for distant depositors. This brings total paid to sixty percent of claims since closure in 1938, and a fourth dividend may follow using state funds and other assets. A new Henry bank is planned by local investors with capital of 65000, while the First National building has been sold to supporters. Public notices list bank affairs.
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William H. Kaffer
First Henry National Bank
Cbmpsroller
Kaffer
Bb. QC
Jeffers
Odell
Gladys Sivell
Henry
Divi Bank
Henry Bank
Albert Janssen
Wyoming
Joliet
Apeaters
Sayers
Myrl H. McKee
Minonk
Adolph Woltzen
Washburn
Minonk and
First National Bank
Henry National Bank
Post Office
United States
Henry Alumni Association invites members to join
Alumni may join by paying a $1 fee this year and the banquet attendance is limited to spouses of members. If any member did not receive an invitation and wishes to attend, call 92 or 38 or write Dorothy Baldwin by Sunday noon May 28. A public dance at Henry Gymnasium follows the banquet with music by dole Livek.
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The
Henry Alumni Association
Alumni Association
Dorothy Baldwin
Henry Gymnasium
Dole Livek
Grade School Operetta Set For Tomorrow Night
The Henry Grade School presents an annual operetta in the high school gym Friday May 19 at 8 p m. The program includes folk dances a flower fantasy choral music and the operetta The Pirates Umbrella. Names of participants will be in next week's paper.
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Henry
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