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1950

Some of the Citizens of Tomorrow featured in this week’s paper: Vicki, 6, and Danny, 4, Kramer; Sheila Kay Williamson, 3; Tom Noel, 3; and Paula, 4, and Sharon, 2, Parsons.
Deaths: Mrs. Ida Goodrich, Mrs. Etta Harper, and Ray Schenk.
Shirley Harms and Marvin Plummer returned to school after having the chickenpox.
The school had a pep meeting as reported on by Suzanne Wessel. It was to encourage the Tigers to beat Wayland. The senior class won the contest by yelling the loudest.
The first and second-graders with perfect spelling papers this week: Keith Grinstead, Betty Grimm, Sharon Howell, Roger Smith, and Karen Lee.
Attending a surprise birthday party at the Ruben Frank home were the Forrest Burkharts, the Ivan Burkharts, and the Merle Smiths.
The senior class will present the “Gay Ninety Review” in the HS Auditorium on Feb. 9, 1950.
This week at the Alamo: “Yes, Sir That’s My Baby” starring Donald O’Connor and Gloria DeHaven and “Once More My Darling” starring Robert Montgomery and Ann Blyth.

1975

Joyce Campbell of Mediapolis is engaged to Fred Messer of New London.
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Herrill announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy, to Michael Garvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Garvey. A spring wedding is planned.
Ralston Lynn, director of the board of the New London State Bank for 20 years, is retiring. Gerald Hopson has been appointed to replace Lynn.
Linda Mae Maginnis, 25, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 3. She is the daughter of Francis and Bonnie Maginnis. She will be buried at Burge Cemetery.
Chuck Noel is a patient in the Burlington hospital where he underwent an appendectomy.
This week’s Senior interviews: Judy Herrill and Phyllis Durham.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Phillips of Aledo, IL visited here over the weekend at the parental Herb Phillips’ home.
Juniors on the “A” honor roll: Joyce Crabill, Shiree Davey, Marilyn Eichler, Bob McPheron, Cindy Voyles, and Diane McPheron.

The Henry County Bank celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the New London branch. Dianne Carter was pictured.
Obituaries this week: Roena Nehring, Florence Smith, and Esther Martin.
Students of the Month: Miranda Stockdall and Walt Harper.
The Lady Tigers beat the Van Buren Warriors 57-51. Susan Wick led the Tigers with 16 points, Corina Schropp and Sam Wagner each had 12, and Brittony Williamson and Jenny Dahl each added six.

The Lady Tigers beat Van Buren 51-36. Frankie Johnson had 10 points and Morgan Christner added nine.
Sophomore Reno Chiri (138) fell to L&M’s Subbert at the SEISC wrestling tournament. Chiri finished third after pinning Pekin’s Scearcy.
Chapter EV of P.E.O. will meet on Feb. 12. Kay Miller and Wanda McPheron will give reports. Amy Ryan and Barb Byrd will serve as hostesses.

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