School Board Deliberates Reading Decision and Start Dates
The board reviewed minutes from April meetings and discussed the reading program funding from the Junior Woman's Club, redistricting of staffing and budgets, and plans for opening school with tentative dates in late September. Board members approved minutes, salaries, and a motion to hire Biggar, with several resignations and insurance changes considered.
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Kays
Tindall
Rowe
Cutter
Gustafson
Foulof
Sparland
Ibalon
Gettom
Tilbal University
Sparland Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Sparland High School announces Connie Gray valedictorian with a 4.75 average and Marvin Waldschmidt salutatorian with a 4.375. Commencement speaker is Harold Bower from Morton High and the baccalaureate address will be delivered by Rev H M S Kelley of Sparland.
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Fred H. Efhausen
Sparland Unit
Connie Gray
Charles Gray
Sparland
Sparland High School
Marvin Waldschmidt
Julius Waldschmidt
Harold Bower
Morton High School
H M S Kelley
Merchants to Review Henry Store Hours Thursday Meeting
An important meeting for all business people of Henry will be held Thursday evening May 19 at 7 30 pm at Henry Senachwine high school. John Wosilk president of the Chamber of Commerce will preside to promote a harmonous policy on Friday and Saturday night hours.
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sAn
Henry
Henry-Senachwine High School
John Wosilk
Chamber of Commerce
Cana Parents Night draws forty couples at Henry Sennachwine High
About 40 couples attended Cana Parents Night at Henry Senachwine High School under St. Mary’s parish sponsorship. Rev Fr Cain of Peoria led three conferences on child needs and parental duties, followed by Q and A and a coffee break. Benediction closed the event at St Mary’s with Fr Cain celebrant. hosts were Mr and Mrs John Wosik and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bickerman.
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Henry Senachwine High School
St. Mary's Parish
Cain
Peoria
St Mary's
Father Cain
John Wosik
Lawrence Bickerman
Kansas City couple air travels with Nassau event link
Mr and Mrs W A Ong Esther Hunter return to Kansas City from a two week vacation flying to San Salvador where Ong served as official NA A A representative for the girls plane race from Miami to San Salvador with stops in Mexico City and Guatemala City. Mrs Ong is sister to Lloyd Hunter and Alien Hunter of Dixon. Mr and Mrs Don Carson et al departed for Tampa Florida Wednesday morning and reported they arrived safely Friday after telephoning home.
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W A. Ong
Esther Hunter
Kansas City
San Salvadore
Ong
Miami
Fla
Ongs
Mexico City
Guatemala City
Lloyd Hunter
Alien Hunter
Dixon
Don
Dick) Carson
Tampa
Fila
Henry Jaycees Attend State Meet in Peoria
Jaycee State Convention held at the Pere Marquette hotel in Peoria Friday and Saturday drew delegates from Henry and Lacon chapters. New state president Pete Peters of Joliet was chosen after a two ballot contest. Neal Hardy and Dean Gordon were contenders. Ray Nassmeyer of Lockport won a national director post.
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Jaycee
Pere Marquette
Peoria
Gordon Rickey
Joe McDonald
Jim Rowe
Gene Kremar
Steve Hunt
George Ziegler Jr
Earl Oltman
Walter Reichen
Rickey
Ziegler
Tutt
Armory
Ray Nassmeyeraf Lockport
Henry
Lacan
Dalzell Graduation Exercises Set for Dr Tochalauski Speech
Dr Tochalauski will deliver the commencement address for the Class of 60 at Dalzell graduation. He arrives with wife and son Anthons and will emphasize the importance of recognizing a child’s potential as a core part of education for the future.
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AF Pechelauski
Dalzell i
Tochaliuske
Dalz
Anthons
John Schafer Moves to New Home on Willlare Street
Mrs John Schafer and family moved Tuesday to the former Far Hatin tetseen School street house recently purchased from the Hattons. The moving party included Jack Olfman and family who planned to occupy the Schafer residence first of the month. Harold Pullman of Rock Island visited with Mrs Arthur Bestold and friends.
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John Schafer
Far Hatin Tetseen
Tbe Hattons
Jack Olfmans
Spa
Ron Kafod
Newlywids Wie
Schafer
Willlare Street
Mills
Harold Pullman
Rock Island
Arthur Bestold
Gine
Henry Aldermen Visit Springfield Over Henry Boat Harbor
Henry city officials including Aldermen Lawrence Bickerman A V Stout and Robert Swengel with Clifford Carrier a former Henry resident and U S Corps of Engineers member Jerry Strong district conservation officer met in Springfield with Sam Paip of the Illinois State Department of Conservation and State Representative Dean McCully to discuss harbor improvements. The State legislature has appropriated $15,000 for Henry harbor enhancements.
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Lawrence Bickerman
V_ Stout
Robert Swengel
Henry City
Clifford Carrier
Henry
U. & Corps of Engineers
Peoria
Jerry Strong
Conservation Offier
Lacon
Springfield
Henry Boat Harbor
Sam Paip
Illinois State Department
Dean McCully
Military Rites Thursday for Earl Hurt
Funeral services for Earl Hurt 37 of Henry will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St Joseph's church with Rev Roger D Noonan officiating. Visitation starts after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Ries Mortuary with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Interment in Henry-city cemetery with military rites by Henry Post American Legion. Hurt a World War I veteran survived by his mother Mrs Emma Hurt sister Mrs Woodrow Calin brother Ross Hurt five nieces and two nephews. A complete obituary to follow next week.
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Earl Hurt
Henry
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Dwight
St Joseph's Church
Roger D Noonan
Ries Mortuary
Henry -City
Henry Post
American Legion
Emma Hurt
Woodrow Calin
Ross Hurt
City Profits from Dog Licensing Under New System
The city reports a modest profit from its dog licensing program this year led by clerk William Hoscheldt. He hired two high school students Carole Davis and Sue Morgan to sell tags, yielding a total of 217 tags at $1 each and net receipts of 10.97 after expenses.
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Theory of
Henry
Willam Hoscheldt
Carole Davis
Sue Morgan
News-Republican
Hoscheldt
Henry News Republican
Ernest A Vernon
Blue Island Jr
Henry Building and Loan closes after final $123.54 payment
Henry Building and Loan association concluded its affairs Tuesday under state supervision. Don Swope of the State Department of Financial Institutions verified the liquidators work and approved proceedings. A remaining balance of $123.54 for 14 small accounts was drafted to the state department and will be paid through their office after May 14 deadline.
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Henry Building & Loan Association
Don Swope
Springfield
State Department of Financial Institutions
Swope
Henry
State Department
Albert W Barth
Robert Dewey
Dick Finfgeld
Robert Swenge
Henry State Bank
Hennepin Honors Two High School Graduates
James Young valedictorian of the 1960 Hennepin Township High School class with a 4.612 average over four years. He joins Wabash College this fall after active involvement in class affairs and athletics. Lyle Colby named salutatorian with a 4.317 average and participation in FFA and athletics. future plans listed as yet undetermined.
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James Young
Hennepin Township
James
Wabash College
Lyle Colby
Hennepin
Yle
Lyle
May Crowning at St Marys May 22
Joy Schmitt will be queen for the May crowning at St Marys church on Sunday May 22 at 7 p.m. Attendants include Phyllis Bis cher, Marie Boehle, Margaret Damm and Janice Stange. Pamela Schmitt crown bearer, Steven and Kevin Jason train bearers. Parish children participate in procession and Living Rosary. Father Harold Schmitt will deliver the sermon.
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Joy Schmitt
St. Mary's Church
Phyllis Bischier
Marie Boehle
Margaret Damm
Janice Stange
Pamela Schmitt
Steven
Kevin Jason
Harold Schmitt
St Patrick's Parish
Ottawa
Henry Senachwine Alumni Reunion Set For May 27
Henry Senachwine high school hosts its annual alumni reunion Friday May 27 from 7 to 9 pm with a reception for alumni and spouses, 1960 class honored, followed by a 9 30 dance at the gym led by Bob and Hig Boys. Memories, photos, and a memory book will be available. tickets at local stores or through committee members.
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Henry- Senachwine
Bob
Hig
Eugene Hickerman
Merchans Drug Store
Methsners
Watercott's
Joen Wagner
Leonard Fies c Cairman
Cancer Fund Drive Heads Toward May Finish
Mrs Virgil Hoffman county cancer crusade chairman asks all solicitors to send their contributions promptly to complete the drive this month. She names June 15 as the annual meeting and potluck dinner featuring Dr Steven Beconamou as speaker.
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Virgil
Hoffman County Cancer Crussde
Emans
Hofman
Steven Beconamou
We Wuust
Henry City Population Rises to 2276 in 1960 Census
An unofficial report to Mayor John H. Wagner shows Henry's population at 2,276 as of April 1 1960, up from 2,274 in the 1958 special census. The count excludes college students in 1958 and 1960 home towns, with 50 to 75 Henry students attending colleges not counted locally.
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Henry
John H. Wagner
David W. Meiseter
Peoria
18Th
Trustees Named for Henry Community Fire Protection District
County Judge Peter J Paolucci appointed Arthur O'Brien Howard Salisbury and Lloyd Murphy as trustees of the new Henry Community Fire Protection district. They succeed the old Henry Rural Fire Protection organization and will set tax levies negotiate equipment and establish a fire station. All three posted a $1 000 bond.
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New Henry Community Fire Protection’ District
Peter J Paolucci
Henry Community Fire Protection District
Arthur O’brien
Henry
Howard Salisbury
Saratoga Township
Lloyd Murphy
Putnam
Whitefield
Saratoga
Hopewell
Senachwine
Henry City Council
City of
New Teacher at Henry Grade School
Miss Barbara Biggar will join Henry Grade School to teach upper grades next year. She earns a bachelor of science from Northern Illinois at DeKalb this June and holds a limited elementary certificate. A Sparland High School graduate, she studies elementary education and is completing student teaching at Garfield School in Elgin NJ.
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Barbara Biggar
Ilinois
DeKalb
Henry
Biggar
Sparland High School
Garfield School
Elgin
High School Board About To Fill Superintendent's Post
Henry Senachwine high school board interviewed eight candidates for superintendent to replace Kenneth Brumm who left for Mahomet unit district. The board narrowed to three and offered the top choice who awaits final approval after a minor issue. decision expected soon. A separate note covers local family visits in Peoria and a birthday party for Jeffery Boers. The Panama Canal Atlantic entrance lies 27 miles from the Pacific entrance, affecting ship routes.
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Henry Senachwine High School Board of Education
Kenneth Brumm
Mahomet Unit
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Pacific Entrance
Library Board Meets To Consider Annual Report
The Henry city library board met Wednesday evening May 11 to review the Librarian Mrs JE Raffensperger annual report and set the 1960 61 budget. The circulation totaled 20207 books 724 magazines and 308 pamphlets and pictures totaling 20515 up nearly 2500 from the prior year. Dale Bowen alderman and Mrs Raffensperger attended with board members present listed. Mrs Walter Bayne was absent.
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Henry City Library Board
JE. Raffensperger
Illinois State Library
Springfield
Henry City Council
Dale Bowen
City Council
Raffensperger
Stanley Stedman
Gene Kauther
Walter Boyle
J T Dauber
Robert Selby
Bert Ingels
Gene Willams
Dick Finfgeld
Walter Bayne
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