Newark Notes Lenten and Easter Services and Local Events
Lenten service on Good Friday at 7 30 p m unites Newark and Norway congregations at Newark Lutheran Church. Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a m with breakfast, followed by 9 30 a m Norway and 11 a m Newark worships. High school choir to sponsor April 8 basketball games Newark women vs Lisbon 6 30 p m and faculty vs town at 7 30 p m. Cub Scout Pack 342 collects donations for fire victims the Gingers of Illinois 71. Kevin Williams birth to Alan and Carol Hall. Easter Egg Hunt on grade and high school lawns with multiple winners. Pack meeting inducted six new members and awarded badges. Kindergarten registration April 10 at Newark Grade School. must be five by Dec 1 and bring birth certificate. Easter vacation starts with 2 p m dismissal Thursday and resumes Monday April 10.
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Newark
Norway
Lisbon
Nial Ginger
Illinois 71
Floyd Dierzen
Bill Behrens
Fayette St
Newark Community Club
Jodi Anderson
Doug Waite
Larry Ness
Billy Madiera
Cheryl Curatolo
John Brinegar
John Verda
Kevin Brown
Reed Akre
Kelly Brown
Vicki Verda
Wendy Richards
Cindy Clampitt
Seth Johnson
Lutheran Church
Lo Stangeland
Timmy Oaks
Paul Severson
Chard Verda
Allan Lunde
Ken Spraggon
Jeff Nichols
Beardge
Gil Hartnett
Dale Whiteaker
Tim Nichols
Jim Worst
Chris Thorsen
Todd King
Den 3
Denner
Tony Feliciano
Avery Pladers
Pack
Pladers
Phyllis Loescher
Sylvia Leonberger
Small towns discussed plans and problems in central Illinois
Dr. Harvey J. Schweitzer told mayors and officials at Eureka College that the old economic and social factors for town growth no longer apply. He warned small towns lack solid economies and facilities but urged stable finances, strong leadership, and active citizen support to survive suburban migration.
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Eureka, Ill
Harvey J. Schweitzer
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Illinois
Central Illinois
Schweitzer
Eureka College
United States
County Building Permits Issued for Additions and Homes
Thomas H Harr of Route 5 received a permit to add a 7 by 12 foot storage room to an existing detached garage on Lot 26 and part of Lot 25 along Southmor Road in Wauponsee Township. Harry G Watts of Clarendon Hills was granted a permit for a 10 by 7 foot storage shed on Lot 49 in Goose Lake Township. Harry T Benner was issued a frame home permit valued at 24000 dollars for Lot 1 in Pebble Beach subdivision, Wauponsee Township.
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Thomas H. Harr
Rte. 5
Southmor Road
Wauponsee Township
Half Moon Unit I
Goose Lake Township
Harry G. Watts
Clarendon Hills
Harry T. Benner
W. Jackson St
Pebble Beach Subdivision
Winds whip to near hurricane force in violent afternoon
A violent afternoon saw winds whip to near hurricane strength as gusts battered structures and trees. Authorities urged caution as debris and power outages affected multiple neighborhoods and emergency crews responded to calls.
Storm in Florida Ravages the Panhandle to Jacksonville
The Associated Press reports a storm lashed Florida from Atlantic beaches to the Panhandle with howling winds hail and a few tornadoes. The hardest hit area is the northern heartland between Jacksonville and Panama City.
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Associated Press
Florida
Atlantic
Panhandle
Jacksonville
Panama City
Traffic Court Handles Multiple Violations
Roger G. Reader aged 18 from Gardner had reckless driving reduced to disorderly conduct and paid 50 dollars plus 10 costs after a February citation on Main Street. Andrew F. Anderson aged 20 from Gardner paid 16 dollars plus 5 costs for speeding 81 in a 65 zone in March on Illinois 47. McArthur Estes aged 30 from Route 2 Dwight paid 25 dollars plus 10 costs for speeding 86 in a 65 zone on Illinois 47 at Grinter Road.
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Roger G. Reader
Rte. 1
Gardner
Main St
Roy Gardner
Andrew F. Anderson
E. North St
Illinois
Gardner Road
Donald Murray
McArthur Estes
Rte. 2
Dwight
Illinois 47
Grinter Road
Morris Classified Ad Brings Big Returns
A small classified ad from Morris yields notable returns for a local seller. The ad highlights a simple, effective approach that draws attention and converts inquiries into sales.
Arthur residents approve ambulance tax
In a referendum the Arthur Rural Fire Protection District voters approved a tax up to 25 cents per $100 assessed value to buy ambulances. Funeral homes in Moultrie Douglas and Coles counties had warned they would stop providing ambulance service last year.
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Arthur, Ill
Arthur
Arthur Rural Fire Protection
Moultrie
Douglas
Coles
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Butch) Olson
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