Goodrich plant project starts with Blaw-Knox supervision
Henry McGrath of St. Louis acting as construction superintendent for Blaw-Knox reports Monday start of plant work north of J L McGrath. Fifteen workers at the site include manual laborers and safe machine operators. two car workers from Gel-Clark of Cleveland are sub contractors for electrical work. The project uses Caterpillar power and is run on a union basis with local workers in the crew.
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J L. McGrath
St. Louis
Blaw-Knox
Grath
News
Goodcompany
Cleveland
Ohio
Goodrich Company
Henry
Removal of 90 Year Old Frame Building From Henry Business District
A 90 year old frame building on Edward street between Gamble store and the old bank tavern is being torn down by Leroy Buck under Curt Lucas. The site next to the miniature wild animal zoo will be cleared for future use and possible zoo expansion.
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Henry
Edward Street
Gamble
Bank-Tavern
Edward Hennessey
Curt Lucas
Lucas
Leroy Buck
John H Wagner
Wagner
Ray Keegan
Bernard Bergantz
Keegan
Henry Hagains New Editor Role at Goodrich Chemical Plant
Henry William F. Dalligher is appointed editor by Goodrich Chemical Company during construction at the Henry general chemicals site. He will start around June 1 and has a 1955 Carroll University Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He and Joanne and their two daughters will live at 1 Edward Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiillam F.dalligher
Henry By. Goodrich. Chemical
Henry General Chemicals
Carroll University
Ugherty
Joanne
Illinois engineering scholarship alternate named
Henry Senoach high school senior Malisch of Henry son of Marshall Malisch named as an alternate for a $4,000 University of Illinois engineering scholarship. Selection based on essays and letters. two sponsors include Associated General Contractors of Illinois.
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Und Malisch
Marshall Malisch
Henry
Henry-Senach High School
Nedway
University of Illinois
Ing
Soldiers' graves in Henry cemeteries marked for Memorial Day
In six Henry County cemeteries on Tuesday, graves were placed with flags by the American Legion and scouts. Flags will mark outlying cemeteries including Mercian-Wies, Center, Sugar Grove, Forbes, and Sawyer in township.
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Henry City
Cal Cemetery
St. Patrick's
Memo
American Legion
Y Scouts
Boose
Mercian-Wies
Sugar Grove
Forbes
Sawyer
Henry-Senachwine Alumni Banquet and Dance Tonight
The Henry-Senachwine alumni banquet and program take place tonight at the high school gymnasium. L J Riles presides as association president with Bruce Bauter as master of ceremonies. The Methodist church ladies serve a 6 30 p m banquet. Billy HSHs orchestra provides music for dancing from 9 30 p m.
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Henry-Senachwine
L. J. Riles
Association
Bruce Bauter
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Billy Hsh
Bonnie Magnuson Becomes Lake Forest Fourth Grade Teacher
Miss Bonnie Magnuson has signed a contract to teach fourth grade at the Groton school in Lake Forest for the next school year. She just completed her degree at Illinois State Normal University in January and has been teaching third and fourth grade at John Swaney Consolidated Grade School. She will return to ISNU June 8 for commencement and will receive her diploma and bachelor of science in education. For the summer she will work at Paradise Ranch in Woodland, Colorado.
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Bonnie Magnuson
Henry
Groton
Lake Forest
Illinois State Normal University
Magnuson
John Swaney Consolidated
I.S.N.Y
Paradise Ranch
Woodland
Colo
Eggs Scrambled By Henry Produce In Ditch Crash
Fourteen cases of eggs were scrambled Tuesday when a Henry Produce truck driven by Irvin Morgensen veered into a ditch near the Willis Wheeler farm west of Putnam. Wheeler helped retrieve the vehicle from the roadside.
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Henry Produce Company
Irvin Morgensen
Willis Wheeler
Putnam
Nancy Aurbeck and Janice Ruch Named LaRose Honor Students
Nancy Aurbeck daughter of Glen and Mrs Aurbeck of La Rose is valedictorian at La Rose High School. Janice Ruch daughter of Louis and Mrs Ruch of Pattonsburg is the salutatorian. Both seniors excel in chorus and extra activities and hold multiple offices.
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Nancy Aurbeck
Janice Ruch
LaRose
Glen Aurbeck
la Rose
la Rose High School
Nancy
Home Ec
Trinity Litheran Church
Louis Ruch
Pattonsburg
LaRose High School
Janice
Ec Club
Wenona Controversy Ends in Armistice After Mediation
Wenona school dispute over March 20 firing of Ralph Manley led to a bruising battle. Rev. Melvin Hedin mediated an armistice with terms: three board members resign, Manley resigns, charges withdrawn, hearing canceled. Board split 2-2, likely a special election. Superintendent Trimble and secretary Pickard resign.
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Wenona
Manley
Melvin Hedin
Venona
Mr Hedin
James Evans
Albert Bassi
Ralph Drummett
Gary Metzger
Ralph Manley
John Berry
Streator
Cecil J. Trimble
Elizabeth Pickard
ISNU to Confer Degrees for 1957 Centennial Year
Some 473 candidates from Marshall and Putnam counties are listed to receive bachelor's and master's degrees during ISNU commencement on June 8. State Senator David Mavis of Bloomington will be the speaker as ISNU marks its centennial year and Dr. Robert G. begins his first year as president. Alumni luncheon features the new president. Local candidates include Bonita Magnuson, Patricia Stange, Berhadine Ricca, Shirley Ricca, Arlene Zulz, Mary Ann Sullivan, Doris Kile, Ronald Moews, and others from Wenona Granville.
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Iinols State Normal University
David Mavis
Bloomington
Judge Davis
Abraham Lincoln
ISNU
Robert G. A
Marshall County
Bonita Magnuson
Henry
Patricia Stange
Berhadine Ricca
Wenona
Shirley Ricca
Arlene ‘Zulz
Mary Ann Sullivan
Putnam County
Doris Kile
Granville
Ronald Moews
Georgia Stehl
Lacon and Henry Tie in February Sales Tax Payments
Lacon and Henry nearly split February sales tax collections across sectors. Lacon totals include food 1850.80, eating places 831.969, apparel 84.11, furniture 318.88, lumber 1372.37, autos 366.30, filling stations 431.12, wholesale 235.58. Henry totals include food 1844.00, eating places 357.88, apparel 59.03, furniture 774.2, lumber 851.17, autos 679.46, filling stations 534.08, wholesale 165.51.
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Lacon
Henry
Mois Lacon
Metamora
Roanoke
Toulon
Bradford
Wyoming
Retenmene Eeeewee
Chillicothe
Princeville
North Phillsothe
Lestant
Two Vacancies Created on Marshall County Board of Review
Two vacancies will be filled this year on the Marshall county board of review. John Garvin of Venona has moved to California and Arvid Magnuson has resigned. Appointments are made by County Judge Edward Haussens, with board of supervisors chairman involvement.
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Marshall County Board of Review
John Garvin
Venona
California
Arvid Magnuson
Henry
Edward Hausens
County Board of Supervisors
Tochalauski II Appointed Plant Doctor at B F Goodrich
Dr. A F Tochalauski has been appointed plant doctor for the B F Goodrich Chemical company by Kenneth R. Davis of Cleveland Ohio personnel representative. The organization aims to provide adequate medical care for its employees through this appointment.
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A. F Tochalauski
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company
Kenneth R. Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
Sparland High Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Melvin Olson and Judith Osborne are named valedictorian and saluatorian of Sparland High School's graduating class. Judith served as class president and held multiple clubs positions. Melvin was active in FFA, student council, and class treasurer. Baccalaureate is Sunday and graduation Monday June 3.
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Melvin Olson
Melvin L. Olson
Speer
Judith Ann Osborne
Charles Osborne
Sparland
Sparland High School
Melvin
FFA
Judith
FHA
GAA
DAR
Sparland High
Henry Grade School Graduation Exercises Monday
Eighth grade graduation at Henry Grade School gymnasium Monday evening at 8 o clock DST. Mrs Lee York will play the processional and recessional and Rev Orville Masemore gives the invocation and benediction. Mixed and girls choruses perform and several graduates will present diplomas and awards.
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Henry
Lee York
Orville Masemore
Henry forms committee for Lock Pond recreation project
Mayor John H Wagner appoints a committee to aid the Lock Pond development in Henry for public recreation. Co chairmen Rev Ray Schultz and Max Allard lead with members John Wosik, Lee Titcomb, and Dick Finfgeld. The State conservation department will allocate 800 to 900 dollars this year for a boat landing or similar facility, to be discussed with city officials when engineers visit Henry around July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace
John H Wagner
Henry
Ray Schultz
Max Allard
John Wosik
Lee Titcomb
Dick Finfgeld
State Department of Conservation
Glenn Palmer
Dean McCully
Minonk
Benefit Motorcycle Races for Library Near Henry Tomorrow
The Swamp Angels Motorcycle club of Henry sponsors a full program of races on their club grounds east of Henry on route 18 tomorrow afternoon to raise funds for the Henry Library building. Races start at 2 p.m after time trials. Twelve trophies donated by local Henry businesses will be presented at the end by Mayor John H Wnogner.
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Swamp Angels Motorcycle Club of
Henry
Henry Library
John H Wnogner
Government Will Lease New Henry Post Office
The U S Post Office announces summer bids for a Henry Illinois post office lease. Estimated 1500 square feet, private firm may construct and lease back to the department. Lease length five to ten years with no federal funding, contact local officials for details.
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Henry
Post Office Department
Postal Department
Postal Dept
Ill
R. W. Heldbreder
Main
Rockford
Illinois
Arthur Chandler
Chicago
Robert H. Michel
Congress
Funeral Services Thursday For Forrest Lester
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday May 30 at the Green Funeral Home in Henry for Forrest Lester 75 who died at home of his daughter Mrs Lloyd Wright Tuesday May 28 Rev Melvin Ray Schultz of the Henry Christian church will officiate and burial will be in the Putnam cemetery Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home beginning this afternoon Wednesday Mr Lester is survived by seven children A complete obituary will appear in next week's issue.
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Green Funeral Home
Henry
Forrest Lester
Lloyd Wright
Melvin Ray Schultz
Henry Christian Church
Putnam Cemetery
Post Office to Close For Decoration Day
The Henry post office will be closed all day tomorrow in observance of Decoration Day. There will be no rural or city delivery or window service.
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Henry
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Royce Green, Jr
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William Theodore Kaiser
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Jesus Salas
Shirley Schultz
Patricia Snow
Larry Stone
Lorraine Sueltz
Bonnie Waterous
Connie Waterous
Leon Eugene Woodford
Arnie F. Betts
U. S. Post Office Department
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Robert Michel
Henry Post Office
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