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Henry Current News

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1921

Page

5

Fragmented OCR notes reveal school attendance and staff lists

Readable lines show attendance certificates and long lists of pupils and teachers across multiple schools including Science Hall Judd and Fairview No. 16. The text references punctuality awards and names numerous teachers such as Ellen Vespa Florence Kanive Edna Miles and Beatrice Kuas.

Science Hall Ellen—Vespa Frieda—Christ Lee—Rankin Burson Florence Kanive Zora Boon Doyler Marian ~ Hannan Mildred Kelly Evelyn Birch Fairview Rachael Knapp Lucile Modro Marshall Mrs. Creabil Earl Anderson MecVicker Beatrice Kuas Lillian Kennedy Lloyd Elsie—Guderjaan Edward Ransom Patricia Harney Paul Harney Richard—Kapraun Frederick Zilm Lester Zilm Helen Miller Raymond Miller Vernon “Zilm Victor Strub Raymond Schumacher Weldon Quiram Ruth ‘Oweyt Annabel Miller Pearl McKinney Hattie Valine Niblock Rebecca McAllister Rowe Doyle Marian ‘Hannan Ronald Kelly Pleasant Grove Elsie M. B’erguson Gladys Ruck Roland, Crock Velma Ruck South ‘Cacon Marie Thompson

Poolmschool and Community News Summary

Mrs Walter Boyle visited the school on Thursday afternoon. Viola Way spent the weekend at her uncle Alva Way's home from Friday noon to Sunday evening. The school plans a Musahgun program Friday. Fifth and sixth grades study nature and weather records. Several students were absent due to illness. Members of the Women’s Club planned a surprise visit by fourteen of eighteen members. Fourteen students earned a half holiday for perfect attendance. Mrs Peter Ethne was sick midweek. Dr. Franklin of Magnolia was called Wednesday evening. Olive Tomlinson helped with work while Mrs Kuhner recovered.

Walter? Boyle Viola Way Alva’ Way Musahgun Lela ‘Forrest Swaney High Hazel Broline Clarence Davis Henry Way Fern Rae Forrest L. T Peter Ethne Dr. Franklin Magnolia Olive Tomlinson Kuhner

Local Notes From Streator and Henry Communities

Magnolia Alex McKirgan was a Heary visitor Monday. Miss Nellie Hauger was a Streator shopper Saturday. Vern Mathis has been on the sick list for several days. Miss Priest has been on the sick list for several days. Alvin Brown and family were Streator shoppers Tuesday. Mrs Fred Deffenbaugh was a Henry visitor Sunday afternoon. Mrs Fannie Eddingfield was a Henry visitor Tuesday afternoon. Harry Bishop and family were Henry shoppers Tuesday afternoon. Miss Marcela Dunne is assisting at the bank this week. Mark and Max Hannum spent several days last week with relatives. In Peoria, P A Hiatt remains on the sick list with little improvement reported. Mr and Mrs Calhoun and children of Peoria are visiting Charles Hannum at present. Roy Piper of South Pekin came to see his grandmother last Wednesday and returned home. Thursday evening Miss Barbara Haws gave a theatre party to her English class to see Evangeline in Henry. Fred Thompson moved into the place lately vacated by Marion Pike and will help William Chestnut this season. Mr and Mrs William Potter left for Great Bend Kansas to visit their daughter Mrs Lyman Dodge for several weeks.

Alex McKirgan Nellie Hauger Vern—Mathis Miss Priest Alvin Brown Fred Deffenbaugh Henry Ciller Fannie Eddingfield Henry Harry Bishop Marcela Dunne Mark 2Max Hannum Peoria P. A. Hiatt South Pekin Barbara Haws Mra Lyman Dodge-for

Local notices from Henry area residents and church events

Community snippets list residents shopping in Henry Princeton and La Salle visits February. Royal Neighbors installed officers on January 6. Christian church services planned for Sunday with orchestra and choir. Bible school at 10 9 with Mrs M A Dally as superintendent and Darlene Dawson as assistant superintendent.

John_ Real Henry Darlene Dawson Princeton Touls Chauncey Read Bo_ BE Olive ‘Dawson

Constipation Remedy Mentioned in Advert Laxative Teas

An old advertisement touts You Cant Be Happy and Constipation with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a reliable laxative for women. The phrasing mirrors vintage patent medicine style and emphasizes relief claims.

Hollister's Rocky Mountain

Local Notes Highlight Births Visits and Meetings

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klein welcome a son born at the hospital this morning. Numerous social updates include visits to Peoria by Wm. Green and daughter Lucille, the Rolley arrival from the east, a three candidate initiation at I C C F, and honeymoon news for April Read in St. Petersburg. Henry Lodge to hold a Fellowcraft meeting January 18. Woman's Club to elect officers.

Rats cause plague and foot and mouth disease threat

U S government warns farmers that rats carry bubonic plague fatal to people and foot and mouth disease fatal to stock. They destroy poultry and grain. RAT-SNAP kills rats, cyamates kill and leave no odor. Three sizes Shu 630 for 1.25 dollars. Sold and guaranteed by T J Segraves.

T. J. Segraves

Henry School News Highlights and New Arrivals

The Henry National Bank funded a large Pilgrim calendar for classrooms. Fire escapes were added for student safety. Students earned spelling and attendance certificates, with new entrants Marjorie Hogate and Dorothy Hays joining the grades. The high school hosted visitors and a class play was decided over an annual.

Henry National Bank Wilfred Wright Ruby Myers Rodney Brown Marjorie Hogate Dorothy Hays Edson Laing Horace Mann

High School Notes Elect Class Officers and Pin Vote

The senior class elected Edwin Daniels as President Viola Rowe as Vice President and Kenneth Bill as Secretary and Treasurer. They voted not to have class pins by a large majority. Henry teams lost 22 to 10 at Washburn with captain Dale May absent. other players were sick or worked. Both Henry teams travel to Lacon Friday with a large crowd expected.

Edwin Daniels Viola Rowe Kenneth Bill Henry Washburn Dale May Lacon

Stove and heater sale advertised by Current News office

An air tight Morris soft coal heater and a large hard coal stove, both in good condition, are for sale. Inquiries at the Current News office under Stoves for Sale.

Morris

Mrs Bowen recalls rats almost burned her house

Mrs Bowen tells how a rat in the cellar nibbled matches and nearly caused a fire. She smelled smoke at night, acted quickly, and found the dead rat later. The pest killer Rat Snap is advertised in three sizes and sold by T J Segraves with guarantee.

T. J. Segraves

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