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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
A festive New Year message extends best wishes for health wealth and happiness. The note thanks patrons for past favors and hopes for continued support in the coming year.
Henry High School celebrated a double victory with both first and second basketball teams defeating opponents last Thursday. The first team beat John Swahey 22 to 9, led by May and Steele with strong defense from Smith. The second team improved to a 4-0 record after beating Varna seconds 23 to 5, with Bauter delivering its main scoring in a solid team effort. A double header with Marseilles high is planned for Thursday, followed by a dance at the pavilion.
The 1916 graduates held their fifth year reunion over Christmas, dining at Newport on December 27 with class colors and motto We have crossed the bay. The slate president Clifford Greeny presided and Prof. W. E. King was among honored guests. The next reunion is set for December 26 1921 and dancing and marshmallow roasting followed at the Phillips home.
Harvey's Minstrels drew a large enthusiastic audience at the open house last night led by Mr. O'Neil. The review praised talent and stage presentation as the show lived up to its billing and promises future success in Henry. A separate item notes a December 28 gathering at the William Wheeler residence with twelve guests and festive decor. Also reported is the formation of the Camp Grove Shipping Association with 25 charter members and a slate of officers led by John Hickey as president.
The passage recalls Grandma Leech nearly 90, cooking with help from her son H. H. Leech and wife and grandson J. H. Leech and wife of Peoria. Others at table include Mrs. C. A. Camp and husband, and Mr. and Mrs. George Travis. After a movie they enjoyed an oyster supper, cherishing a memorable Christmas Day.
The new cement hard road officially opened at Mason City extends from Sparland to Chat ham, a 115 mile route passing through Il licothe Rome Mossville Sankoty Peoria Bartonville Wesley Pekin South Pekin Prairie Green Valley Athens Springfield ending at Chat ham.
The Klein and Bell families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance sympathy and flowers during a difficult time. May God bless you all.
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