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Harry and Jeanette Henney were honored in Woodburn for a lifetime of involvement and commitment to the people and city. After graduating from Manchester College in 1935, Harry moved to Woodburn to accept his first teaching position at the high school. In 1941, he married Jeanette in Avilla, Indiana, and they settled in Woodburn to begin their 65 years together. They later bought a home on College Street and raised a family of two daughters and two sons. Harry became the high school principal, helped form East Allen County Schools, and served as assistant principal of Woodlan High School from its opening in 1959 until his retirement in 1977. Jeanette worked in the local education system as school secretary at Milan Center and Woodburn Elementary Schools. The Henneys were regarded as model citizens of service and noble character. Harry served as Woodburn's clerk-treasurer from 1956 until 1981 and was a 65-year member of the Lions Club. Jeanette assisted many local organizations and played the organ at Woodburn Missionary Church, where both were active members. Throughout their lives, they showed their love for the community through both their work and their hearts.
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