Henry business men to hold Oct 17 meeting with dinner and lecture
The Henry Business Men's Association schedules a Tuesday Oct 17 event in the community room. The gathering features a dinner and lecture arranged by local merchants with Dayne Farr securing the speaker and Bill Patrick handling tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Business Men
Ning
Farm Bureau All Business Men
Scarne
Lloyd Murthe
Phy
Murphy's
Farm Bureau
Frank Halagiere
Royal Blue Food Mart
Ben Schmitt
Themerchants
Rotary
Wieons
Dayne Farr
Henry State Bank
Bill Patrick
Henry News-Republican
Henry
G C P Caravan Heads To Marshall County Campaign
A Republican gubernatorial campaign caravan led by Vernon L. Nickell and William Stratton will tour Marshall County on September 25. The group includes candidates for state superintendent and state treasurer and will meet voters in Henry Lacon Toluca Wenona and nearby towns with a handshaking tour and planned speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candida
Marshall County
Aroha
Grobe
Vernon L. Nickell
Champaign
Apy Beech
William G. Stratton
Morris
Earle Benjamin Searcy
Springfield
Jinm R. Allen
Peoria
Caxididia
A -eZenas R
Graves
Wayland Downey
Ye C. W.swanson
Stet Vheb Floyd Robinson
fourTin
Republican Central Committee
Clarencé Austin
Varna
Ralph Child
Henry
Ps. Near
Neers
Wenong
Harold
Pekin
Magnolia village bond issue eyed for water system upgrade
Vague notes describe a Sept. vote to issue 10000 in bonds to build a village water plant, wells, pumps, hydrants, and appurtenances. Trustees Pickerman Denton Strode dyers Conrad Bicker George Martin oversee plans with citizens offering labor to extend the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Pyatem
Lia
Stansell
Dora*Kidd
Mi Sell
Edward. E._Haugens
Magnolia Village
Local Merchants End Long Afternoon Break Practice
Merchants have enjoyed somber afternoons off since May, with a plan to shift to half-day vacations next year. The movement is led by Frank Halagiere, president of the merchants group, who notes improved productivity and community rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samy ‘Henry
Merpe
Menta
Theley
Iness Pryhn Mnuredaye Ifierncons
Frank Halagiere
Putin
School Elects Officers for Senior and Junior Classes
Kaliher and seniors elect Betsy Lester as president with Barbara Nichols as vice president and Dorie as treasurer. Juniors choose George Fen and Norma Anderson as officers, while sophomores name Milanesi as vice president and Margie Hofer as student council member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Senachwine
Vernon Giggs
Kaliher
Betsy Lester
Pete McAllister
Sopho
Joe Mercer
Barbara Nichols
Joan Detry
Dorie
Ray Bogner
Miss Lester
Alld Stoner
Lenkaldis
Verener
George Fen
Norma Anderson
Milanesi
Fomey
Bennyson
George Itt
Margie Hofer
Marcia Merd
David ‘Duffield
Audrey Morse
Area School Territory Expansion Reported by County Court
A county court order in La vansterring transfers land from La Rose and Oreland to nearby district units. The Wenona community school unit gains new territory, increasing from 2 to 3 school jurisdictions within the Mid County area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apnaay
Lavansterring
Wenona
Tover Community ‘Unit
Anniversary Dinner Limited to Family in Invitation Text
An invitation fragment notes a 55th wedding anniversary event this Sunday from three to five. Mrs H I Web LaPrairie is mentioned as part of the celebration with the public invited, but the family plans to be seated and implies no public seating.
Washburn Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L K Thompson of Washburn mark 50 years with an open house at E R Kunkle home near Washburn on Oct 1. Friends may call 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m. Mrs L K Wallace of Peoria is their only daughter and Mrs Kunkle is a niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Thompson
Washburn
E. R. Kurkle
L. K. Wallace
Peoria
Thompsons
Kunkle
False Alarm Draws Crowd in Henry Night
An overnight siren woke half the town of Henry at 10 15 PM prompting a gathering near city hall. No fire, though volunteers and the 1928 Peter Pirsch remained unused as onlookers formed a blockade around East Park Row fire house. Motorists were urged to yield to the first fire truck, emphasizing safety for homes and garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Contol
East Park Row
Peter Pirsch
Shuman to Speak at Prairie Grain Meeting on Sept 27
Charles Shuman president of the Illinois Agricultural Association will address the Prairie Grain Company annual meeting at 1 30 p m Wednesday Sept 27 at the Farm Bureau building Henry The meeting will approve the transfer of Prairie Grain to Illinois Grain Terminals Chicago and complete the formal sale. Holders of 95 percent of Prairie Grain stock have approved the sale with stock swapped share for share and Class A preferred stock receiving a 5 percent cash dividend from Illinois Grain Terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shuman
Sullivan
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Prairie Grain Company
Farm Bureau
Henry
Wiinnis Grain Terminals Company of
Chicago
Illinois Grain Terminals
Prairie Grain
Illnois Grain
Military personnel and units listed in San Francisco and California postings
Disbursement and assignment notes list J Earl McCauley Anglica unit USAGS and 7th Marines, Wm Feddericke 16223074 3345th MVS Chanute AFB, Tom Schmitt DK SN Disbursing Office USS Piedmont AD 4050, Pfe Willie, USMC RDC 3A CA, Camp Pendleton and San Diego depots with rifle company notes and camp locations in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenhalservice
J. Earl McCauley
USAGS
Anglica
Ist
7Th Marines
P. O
San Francisco
Calif
Tom Schmitt
DK SN
USS
Piedmont
P.O
Royal Neighbors to Hold Meeting Tuesday Evening
A notice states a Royal Neighbors gathering will be held in the hall of C on Tuesday evening September 26. Members are asked to attend and discuss upcoming activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
of C, Hall
Varna Youth Oscar Wins Reserve at Peoria Beef Show
Varna's 4H member Kenneth McKee showcased his Hereford steer Oscar at the Peoria Union Stockyards event last week, earning reserve championship over 56 Herefords and a $47 per hundredweight payout from Kramer’s Drive-In in Peoria. Roger Helmbeck also earned an Angus ribbon. Other Varna FFA participants included Gene Gudeman and Gene Held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McKee
Varna
Oscar
Angus
Congerville
Peoria Union
Ken
Kramer
Peoria
McKee
Roger Helmbeck
Granville
Varna Ffa
Mid-County High School
Gene Gudeman
Gene Held
Lacon
Girl Scouts to Form Two Troops in Henry Area
The PTA sponsored Girl Scout movement in Henry will form two troops, a Brownie group for ages seven to nine and a Girl Scout unit for ages ten to fourteen. TheGet Acquainted Weiner Roast will be at Waterworks park on Tuesday Oct 3 with further details to come. Adults are urged to assist. notify Mrs Ray Hunt, committee chair, if you can help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
PTA
Waterworks Park
Ray Hunt
Girl Scout Committee
Whebney Cas
Electric Co operators Meet at Princeton Next Tuesday
The 11th annual meeting of Wiinefs Valley Electric co operative will be in Princeton high school auditorium on Tue Sept 26 Registration opens at 9 am and the meeting starts at 10 am Marshall Putnam board members include Mrs Madge Nye and Dawson Glenn A morning session covers reports and an address by F J Ruble The Princeton high school band performs at 9 30 am A noon pot luck lunch follows Guests return for the afternoon program featuring John E TePoorten on member responsibility to the co operative and a vote to elect three directors Nominating committee named Upton Craig Edith Kays and Ray Snyder seek reelection Additional nominations may be made from the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiinefs Valley Electric Co-Operative
Princeton
Marshall-Putnam
Co-Operative
Madge Nye
Putnam
Dawson Glenn
Magnolia
F. J Ruble
Ren Randall M. Rice
Wyaner
John E. TePoorten
Wisconsin Schools of Vocational and Adult Education
TePoorten
Co-Operative Board of Directors
Upton Craig
Victoria
Edith Kays
Ottawa
Ray T. Snyder
Walnut
Lester Smith Buys Henry Residence in Washburn
Lester Smith of Washburn purchased the Main Street residence owned by Grover Kirpy. The sale was arranged through the Frank Morgan agency. Smith and his family will move in soon and he will commute to East Peoria for work at the Caterpillar plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Smith
Washburn
Main Street
Grover Kirpy
Frank Morgan Agency
Smith
East Peoria
Eugene Clift buys Linus McFarlin farm near Sparta
A note from March 1 reports Eugene Clift plans to purchase and move onto the 160-acre Linus McFarlin farm near Sparta. He has farmed the land this year and arrangements involve the Rank Forbes real estate agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Clift
Linus McFarlin
Xwest
Forbes- Red
Joe
Tate Agency
Duck Call Contest signs up for Oct 1 event and prizes
Dewey Wright promotes a duck calling contest at Dewey's Acres scheduled for Oct 24. Seven callers, led by Jim Clit, compete for an all expenses paid trip to Crowley La for the international contest held Oct 27 and 28. Top 10 awards and a fish fry draw spectators. admission free with 50 cents for the fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey_Wright
Dewey
Henry Gentleman
Jim Clit
Crowley
Inter
Sam Rickey
Chison
Alfred Meigzer
Lacon
Charles Hynds
Valley
Earl and
Jess Bence
Princeton
Om Dewey
Oewe
Putnam Guide
Dallers
Rotary Meeting Set for Henry With Lacon Varna Clubs
A small county Rotary gathering of Marshall county clubs at Lacon Varna and Henry will meet Monday night October 2 at the Farm Bureau building in Henry with the Henry club hosting. George Koehler Henry club president announces Ned Potter will chair the program. The Sept 26 date was postponed due to conflicts. for the regular Sept 26 meeting next Monday noon at the Farm Bureau Ray Collier will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs
Marshall County
Lacon
Varna
Henry
Farm Bureau
Henry Club
Ray Collier
Farm Management Field Day Held In Downpour In Saratoga
Despite a heavy early rain, the Farm Bureau farm management field day went on at the Viron Gustafson farm in Saratoga township. About 75 to 80 farmers heard talks on soil erosion reduction fertilizer needs and soil tests, with disease prevention for hogs and cattle feeding prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm*Bureau
Viron-Gustafson
Saratoga Township
Gustafson
Bankers Vote to Buy Land Terracer for Soil Work
The Marshall Putnam Bankers association met at Lacon and voted to purchase a terracer for use in soil conservation efforts by the Marshall Putnam Soil Conservation district. Wilbur Sutherland of McNabb spoke on district needs, after which bankers from Henry, Lacon, McNabb, Varna and others attended a Peoria banking clinic at the Jefferson hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam Bankers Association
Lacon
Marshall- Putnam Soil Conservation District
Wilbur Sutherland
McNabb
Marshall-Putnam Soft Conservation District
Henry
Varna
Peoria
Mrs Urbanke Injured in Auto Accident
Mrs John Urbanke was injured Sunday when her husband driving a Ford swerved at Edward Street to avoid a car and hit a tree. She received head and knee stitches at St Margaret’s Hospital and is expected to be discharged soon. their Ford is at Geltner’s garage for hood and bumper repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Urbanke
St. Margaret's Hospital
Spring Stotley
Urbanke
Ford
Ben Hauber
Edward Street
Kenneth Chance
Henry News-Republican Welcomes Toluca Subscriber
A Toluca resident named Schloss Jr renews his Henry News-Republican subscription with a check and a note asking to keep the paper coming, praising it as a welcome visitor weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Schloss Jr
Toluca
Henry News-Republican
Henry
News-Republican
Henry grade school to hold paper drive for trip funds
The eighth grade of Henry grade school will host a paper drive on September 23 to raise money for their spring trip to Chicago. They seek books newspapers magazines rags and scrap iron. Bundles should be tied and left curbside before 9 am or call instructors for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry
Elizabeth Hager
Black 264
Clifford Fouion
Gleason Fined $100 in Fatal Granville Crash Case
James Gleason of Hennepin paid a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to violating a stop sign at the State Routes 71 89 intersection east of Granville. The Aug 29 collision killed Milburn T. Briner of McNabb during the fatal crash involving Briner. Justice of the Peace William Lonie handed down the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James.Gleason
Hennepin
Justice of Peace
William Lonie
Granville
Milburn T. Briner
McNabb
Gleason
Briner
Marshal Boyle to Exhibit Four Shorthorns in Memphis Sale
Marshal Boyle of Putnam will represent finols at the National Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn show and sale in Memphis Tennessee during September. Four head, one bull and three cows, will be sold in the national sale on September 27 after the Mid-South fall event running September 21 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Boyle
Putnam
Finols
Memphis
Tenn
Savings Bonds Decline in Two Counties
Marshall county residents invested 16966 in Series E U S savings bonds in August this year down from 41861 a year earlier according to a treasury report Putnam county residents added 3107 in August this year A brief local social note mentions Harold Balensiefen calling on his mother Ida Balensiefen and others on Monday morning and Friday evening visits in Peru and with the Ryders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
United States Savings
Treasury
Putnam County
Harold Balensiefen
Ida Balensiefen
Two Oglesby Men Die in Route TA Crash Near Cedar Point
G F Monte Imm 43 owner of Imm's Motor Sales and Harold Radtke 26 of Oglesby were killed when their car failed to turn and struck a tree at 3 am Saturday September 16 on Route TA east of Cedar Point. Inquest at Chields funeral home returned verdict of accidental death. Imm survived by wife and three children. Radtke's dairy family ties noted. Funeral services held at Chields and St John’s in Peru. Burial in Toluca Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglesby
Tolucan
Cedar Point
Imm
Motor Sales Company
Harold Radtke
Radtke
Mr.Imm
Toluca
Louis
Minnie Imm
Lillian’ Bjork
Varna
Chields
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Peru
Butial
Bolivian Minister To Address Henry Church Rally
The Advance for Christ rally at Henry Street Methodist Church features Rev Alberto Merubia of La Paz Bolivia, guest speaker studying pastoral psychology at Boston University. He will speak Sunday September 24 at 7:30 PM. free will offering supports his travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merubia
Union Theological Seminary
Buenos Aires
Argentina
la Paz
Cochabamba
Social Service School
Stockton
Calif
M.cg.a
Toledo
Ohio
World Council of Christian Education
Toronto
Canada
Metubla
Boston University
Crusade Scholarship Fund
Methodist Church
Dale E. Pitcher
Lacon
Advance For Christ
World Service
Henry
Saratoga
Father
Gounod
Beethos
Tramp From Massachusetts Seeks Night On Lacona Porch
An elderly white haired man from Massachusetts slept on a Lacona porch after a day spent on the courthouse lawn. He asked to work for lodging and offered a dollar for payment but accepted only shelter and the chance to rest his head and feet with two newspapers for support. He had no known relatives and had been wandering the country as weather permitted. The next morning he was gone, with his blanket and papers neatly folded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Court House
Massachus Watts
Ice cream social and bazaar for St Margaret's hospital
Churches of Spring Illinois sponsor an ice cream social and bazaar to benefit St Margaret's hospital on Sunday from 2 to 3. Neighbors must prepare items for Henry's table by September 23 and deliver cakes pies dandy popcorn balls white elephant articles and aprons to committee members or the Henry Plumbing shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Hospital
Henry
John R. Monier
Chairrman
Arvid Magnusoni
Jack Helgoth
Monier Freeman
Lee Titcomp
George Ziegler
Dorothy Neuhalfens
Return of Standard Time Prompts Nationwide Debate
A fragmentary discussion notes midwestern communities will rejoin Standard Time on Sunday at 2 am. The lost hour from daylight saving is debated with suggestions to extend leisure time or observe a religious hour of prayer for servicemen in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
First Materials Arrive for Hennepin Power Plant Rail Spur
Ilaving received rails ties plates and other materials for the New York Central spur north of Hennepin the Winds4 Power Company prepares for spring construction. A contract for laying the spur is expected soon with preliminary work by the Perkins company of LaSalle unloading railroad items from thirteen cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Company
Hennepin
Dorbo Jet
Motonts
New? York Central
Petterai Company
LaSalle
Ipower
J Psone
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Mis
Marshall
Lala
Wm. Feddericke
Chanute
Pfe
Willie Sae
USMC
R.D.C
Sad C
Rec
San Diego
Ken McKee
Girl Scouts
Ale ‘Goaunty
Doyle
Herbert Doyle
Cordon Sears
Farm Bureaut
Sears
Purdue University
Ernest Rose
District Conservatonist
Capehitles-On-Hat
Burtéau
Marshall-Putnam -sonl_conservation district
M-P.farm Bureau
Ilinois Farm
Farm ‘Management Association
James Gleason
Massachussetts
Beitatt
Mid-West
Hennepin Power
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