Fatal crash at Magnolia Four Corners intersection
A Friday collision at the Magnolia Four Corners junction of Routes 18 and 89 left three people dead and others injured. Fire crews from multiple towns battled flames, coroner plans an inquest, and local residents propose safety fixes including a four-way stop and clearer signage.
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Magnolia
Robert Cofoid
Putnam County
Stephens and
Hansen
Kenneth Engelbrecht
Foreman
Lawrence Ellena
Robert Goetz
Clarence J. Barnes
Quentin Tyler
James Bassi
Danvers
Glaser
Wilton Mortuary
Peoria
Fay
The
Henry News
Four Corners Tavern
Wagon Wheel
Fishermen’s Corner
Silver Dollar
Magnolia Cafe
Dale Sammons
al Hale
John Moritz
Everett Newell
Roy Jeppson
Mel Haig
Bob Keegan
Clarence Smith
Emile Bickerman
Homer Stephens
Wenona
Rars
Magnolia Four Corners
Henry
Route
Highway Department
Srrangers
Next Week's Paper Delayed One Day for Memorial Day
Memorial Day falls on Monday this year so Henry News will publish Thursday June 2 instead of its usual day. Advertisers and contributors should submit early. The June 2 issue will feature graduation photos from Henry Senach wine high school and Henry grade school. The regular Wednesday schedule will resume June 8.
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Henry-Senachwine
Henry
Henry-Senachwine Alumni Banquet Reservations Due May 31
The Henry Senachwine Alumni Association sets a May 31 deadline for reservations for the 74th annual reunion and banquet on June 4 at 6 30 p m at Henry Senachwine High School. Honored guests will include the graduating class of 1966 with special notes for classes 1916 1944 1956 and 1961.
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Henry-Senachwine Alumni Association
Henry- Senachwine High
Putnam
Putnam (Senachwine Township High School
Putnam Town Hall
Henry Senachwine High School
Putnam Area
James Downey
Henry
Gymnaium
Mildred Mercian
Harley Henking
May Crowning and Graduation at St Marys Church
The annual May Crowning ceremonies and graduation exercises for St Mary's Parochial School eighth graders will be held at St Mary's Church at 2 p.m. Sunday May 29.
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St. Mary’s Parochial School
St. Mary’s Church
Henry Jaycees Install Officers at Hotel Henry
Installation of officers for the coming year was held Saturday evening at the Hotel Henry by the Henry Junior Chamber of Commerce. Seventeen couples attended the dinner and dance. New officers include Ezio Basile president and Ken neth Rickey internal VP.
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Hotel Henry
Henry Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mike Coleman
Tom Lou
Mark Tawney
Ezio Basile
Kenneth Rickey
Norman Hoover
James Mattingly
Michael Berdin
Basile
Monmouth I
Henry
David Wilcoxson
LaSalle Junior Chamber
Randy Wheeler
Henry Grade School Graduation June 2
A class of 50 will be graduated from the Henry grade school in exercises at the school at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2. The program will be presented by P. R. Dasdano, superintendent, and diplomas will be presented by Charles B. Cooper, president of the board of education. Miss Marilyn Doran will present the scholarship awards, and Commander Don Clark will present the Legion awards.
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Henry
Clas
P. R. Dasdano
Charles B. Cooper
Board of Education
Marilyn Doran
Don Clark
Legion
Henry Senachwine High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans
Baccalaureate services are set for May 29 at 8 p.m. in the Henry Senachwine High School gym with Rev. Marshall Simpson delivering the sermon titled Four F's Do Not Spell Failure. Commencement for 53 seniors follows June 3 at 8 p.m. in the gym with dual addresses by Paulette Sancken and Paul Yarrington, awards, diplomas, and a farewell program.
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Henry-Senachwine High School
Marshall Simpeon
Henry and LaPrairie Presbyterian
Judy Ransom
Howard Brummitt
Kenneth Whiles
Marshall Simpson
Charles Moore
Misa Judy Ransom
J. Edward Fay
FBW
Adams
Mayor Magelli Proclaims Poppy Day in Henry Illinois
Mayor J Joe Magelli proclaims Saturday May 28 1966 as Poppy Day for Henry Post American Legion and its Auxiliary urging citizens to wear a poppy and give to disabled veterans charities through the Legion and Auxiliary.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
J. Joe Magelli
Henry
Tinos
Henry Post
The
Joe Magelli
Mrs Lawrence Doyle’s Grandmother Dies
Funeral services for Mrs James Grace Dawson 87 of Princeton daughter of Corwin and Martha Gill. Interment in Oakland Cemetery Princeton. She married James Rawson who preceded her. Survived by two daughters Isabel Ericson Princeton and Eleanor Nienaber Pryor Oklahoma. three grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Brother and sister preceded her.
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James
Grace) Dawson
Princeton
Lawrence Doyle
Henry
Perry Memorial Hospital
Norberg Memorial Home
E. Cedric Pope
Oakland Cemetery
Burn
Bureau County
Corwin
Martha Barrett Gill
James Rawson
Isabel Ericson
Eleanor Nienaber
Pryor
Okla
Final Exit and Freshman Move In
The passage notes a final exit and incoming freshmen preparing to take their appropriate seats in the student body. The description implies transition and placement of new students within an organizational setting. This brief mentions seating and occupancy changes affecting the student body structure.
Poppy Day Urges Illinois Citizens to Honor Veterans
Saturday May 28 marks Poppy Day with 75 000 American Legion and Auxiliary volunteers distributing veterans made poppies statewide. Joseph C Murphy state commander says funds aid disabled veterans in hospitals and support child welfare and relief programs. Ella Willett and Murphy call on Illinois citizens to give generously for those who gave their limbs and health.
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America
Joseph C. Murphy
Illinois American Legion
American Legion
Veterans Administration
Murphy
Ella Willett
Fred Willett
Tlinois American Legion Auxiliary
Mlinois
Henry City Dog Licenses Sold by Two Schoolgirls
A total of 244 dog licenses were sold in Henry this year by Melissa Duke and Christine Clark. They earned a sliding scale of 20 to 50 cents per tag, receiving $44.75 each. Most dogs in Henry now wear license tags.
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Henry
Melissa Duke
Christine Clark
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