James A Weaver funeral services held in Sterling
Funeral services for Mrs Louelia Weaver Cassell were conducted at the Baptist church in Sterling with pastor L Masemore in charge. The service included organ music and two vocal selections. She was born November 2 1891 in Chillicothe and lived most of her life in Sterling area. She married Harry V Cassell and had two sons Floyd and James Ed. two daughters and adopted children. She leaves widower James Cassell and many relatives.
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Yating
L. Masemore
Ry Baptist Church
Elmer Moran
Marke Allard
Hn Urbanke
Chillicothe
Cassell
Louelia
James A
Weaver
Nan
Pit
Ife
Sterling
Halle Jones
Floyd
Cavan
Wis
James Ed
Cson
Ariz
Marra Clinton
Iowa
Harry V Slid
Magnolia
Sterling Mabout
Tmily
Henry
Meanthey
Helen Soltow
In, Mich
Carol Jean
Sisvers
Wns
Daughthree
Lester Weav
Milwaukee
Clifsand
Harry Weaver
Ster‘s
Blanche Lani» McNitt
Prophets
Mra
Cora’ Black
hi'Dixon
Smith selected for Premier Boys State at Illinois fairgrounds
Robert Lee Butch Smith son of Mr and Mrs Leo Smith of Hen t r has been chosen by Henry Post 323 American Legion to attend Premier Boys State for eight days at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield starting Sunday June 19 He is a junior at Henry Senoachwine High School and serves as class treasurer and athletic club treasurer He has played varsity baseball basketball and track this year Assistant selection was made by a Legion committee led by Vince Cofold Candidates are aged 15 to 18 and typically juniors to inspire future applicants He will return to Henry Legion post to report on his Boys State experience.
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Robert Lee
Butch) Smith
Leo Smith
Hentr
Henry Post
American Legion
Springfield
Mnais Department
Smith
Henry Senoachwine High School
Legion
Vince Cofold
Boys State
Henry Legion Post
Ethyle Miller Lacon Buys Nook Theater
Ethyle Miller wife of Jum ie Raymond Miller of Minonk has purchased the Nook Theater in Minonk. She plans improvements and will operate with her uncle Robbie of Minonk in management. Miller aims to offer clean cinema from producers and remove objectionable material. The deal marks her first cinema venture with a planned June opening.
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Ethyle Miller
Jumie Raymond Miller
Theta Minonk
Robie of
Minonk
Sunday Miller
Sam
Princeton
iEnterprises
Assington
Euretime
Minoak
Miller
Polio Case Reported in Local Youth
Leininger a 13 year old Was taken to St Francis In Peoria Saturday where illness diagnosed as polio He is in isolation ward at St Francis hospital after admission late May 11 He is son of Mr and Mrs Leir Ager and attends a county junior high The report notes a second polio case in the area
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Leininger
St. Francis
Peoria
Diag
Isola- Ward
Jack
Lelr Ager
Orge Warner
St Francis Hospital
Sma
Honor Students Named at Mid-County High School 1955
Shirley Benson named valedictorian of Mid County High School with heavy involvement in band chorus FHA GAA and student government. Marty Watson named salutatorian with extensive FHA GAA and choir roles and leadership ventures. Both plan to attend Illinois colleges next fall.
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Mid - County High School
Mid-County High School
Marty Watson
Raymond Watson
Lacan
Board Approves H S High School Teacher Contracts
The Henry Senachwine board of education approved signed contracts for the 1955 56 school year at the regular meeting. Teachers receive a raise based on the schedule, with the board voting to raise the schedule by 100, leading to about 150 more for most faculty next year.
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Board of Education
Henry Senachwins High School
Freuds
Henry Senachwine
Marshall County Airport Landings and Local Fliers
Readers note a series of light aircraft movements at Marshall County Airport with pilots from multiple towns visiting local hangars. Harald G Schaef fers of Birmingham Michigan and Kenneth Winship Putnam logged Piper trips for brief visits and fuel, while Macr Bernes Washburn suffered a fatal Piper Tri Pacer accident near Washburn. Leonard Hunt Peoria and Ralph Farley Princeton stopped by for short visits, and Harold Bullington Newry showcased a Cessna 170 after a shine at the hangar. Fr John Schumacher Toluca and Fr Laurance Schumacher St Marys Toluca joined the Harris aircraft from the Peoman flying club for a Sunday round trip. The brothers Henry The prests kept the group chatting during the two and a half hour return flights.
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Harold Bullington
Newry
Rochone
John Schumacher
St Ann's Church
Toluca
Laurance Schumacher
St Mary's Church
Henry the Prests
Baccalaureate Sunday at Henry Christian Church
Rev Melvin Ray Schultz will lead the baccalaureate sermon at Henry Snach Wine High School on May 22. Orville Masemoare of Tene Baptist Church gives the invocation and Scripture. Lorraine Kaliher plays processional while Carole Brown sings. Commencement for 24 graduates on May 27 with Dr Carl S Wintreef delivering the address Create ness Passing By.
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Melvin Ray Schultz
Henry Christian Church
Periver
Henry Snachwine High School
Schulty
Orville II
Larurence
Schurmacher
St Mary's Church
Lorraine Kaliher
Carl S Wintreef
Robert Jamieson to Deliver Mid County Commencement Address
Robert Jamieson of Peoria will deliver the commencement address at the sixth annual Mid County high school unit district four exercises in Varna on Thursday night May 26. The program at Varna High School includes a processional, invocations, awards, diplomas, and a senior girls chorus.
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Robert Jamieson
Mid-County
Varna
F Ho Eihausen
Badock
Dst
Shirley Benson
Martha Watson
Robert A Jamieson
Peoria
Jamieson
Irions Concrete Block Company
Bradley University
LeTourneau Company
Mendelsohn
Joan Colvin
Advertising man Mace Berney killed in Washburn plane crash
Mason R. Berney 36 of Washburn died when his four place light plane crashed in Washburn after a high speed stall during an evening flight from Marshall county airport to Lacon. Witnesses saw the craft fall and strike a tree before skidding into Woodford County. Berney, not a pilot, held a student permit and relied on others to pilot the plane. He is survived by a twin brother, two sisters, and was cremated in Chicago after memorials in Washburn.
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Mason R (Mace) Berney
Marshall County
Lacon
Washburn
Woodford County
Berney
Hlingis
Hugh B Lott, Jr
Varna
Bloomington
Lott
Eureka College
JP Grieves Lacon
Ricketts
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Cryer Woodford County
Simeon Berney
Washburn Methodist Church
New York State
Springfeld
Ohlo
Chicago
Springfield TM
Kelster Advertising Deriice
Strasburg
Hig
Sviinity
Exams for Sparland Rural Carrier Post Office
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill the rural carrier position at Sparland Post Office. Applicants must reside within the delivery area and meet age and veteran preference rules. Full details and forms are available at the Sparland post office or the Commission in Washington. Applications must be received or postmarked by June 14, 1955.
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United States
Cail Service Commission
Sparland
Commission
Washington
US Civil Service Commission
Wiedman Plans Bigger Wiedman's Variety Store Rebuild
Ed Wiedman, proprietor, announced plans to rebuild Wiedman's Variety on Edward Street after the April 27 ice house fire. The new 40 by 120 foot store will occupy the site behind the old building, with a single display window, one door, enhanced safety features, new fixtures, floor, and basement storage. contractors Robison Brothers aim for a September reopening.
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Ed Wiedman
Wiedman
Edward Street
Wiedmans
Robison Brothers
Princeton Legislator Reps Sales Tax in Rotary Address
Rep Joseph R Peterson of Bureau County spoke to the Henry Rotary Club about reapportionment and the proposed state sales tax. He warned nine downstate districts could be eliminated and urged retrenchment if tax funds do not boost schools fairly, noting expected costs and local assessment issues.
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Princeton
Joseph R. Peterson
Henry Rotary Club
Dick Finfgeld
Peterson
Bureau County
Peterson and Johnson
Springfield
House
Bureau, Henry
Stark
Funeral rites planned for Mrs Earl W Wherry Putnam
Funeral services set for Mrs Earl W Wherry of Putnam with visitation at the nursing home and a service at Putnam Church of the Nazarene. Pastor John Palden to officiate with family service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home before the procession to Putnam. An obituary will be published next week.
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Putnam
Earl W. Wherry
Rhottow
Henry Public Library Annual Report Highlights Growth
The Henry Public Library board met on May 13 and presented the librarian and treasurer reports. The year saw the busiest activity with 12 369 books and magazines borrowed, 406 new volumes added, 195 discarded leaving 6986 total, and the collection described as 18 up to date and in good condition. Insurance for books and furnishings was increased and the financials showed a balance forward of 41419 with income from fines rentals and memberships totaling 11940 and water bill collections 1000 plus county treasurer 2/4673.
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The
Henry Public Library
Lacon Progress on New Street Lights for Old Settlers Day
The city of Lacon plans mercury vapor street lights to be installed this summer for Old Settlers Day. The city council will cover half of the project cost from motor fuel tax funds.
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Lacon
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Richard Brown
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Arthur Bogner
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Father Schumacher
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George Overbeck
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Rickey Studio
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