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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
Eighth grade students at a Wheaton school present a class address delivered by Rev. EWC Lumadén. The program highlights varied student work and literacy efforts as part of the end-of-term activities.
The Henry Township high school eighth grade class of 1921 held commencement at the opera house with 52 graduates and 26 from Henry, St. Mary's, and other schools. Superintendent W E King praised education, diplomas were awarded, and the class motto Rowing not Drifting led to next year in high school.
Mrs Mary Williamson wife of William Williamson niece of Allen died after a paralytic stroke at home in Lostant Wednesday evening. Funeral services were held from the M E church in Lostant Friday afternoon. She had just returned from the funeral of a brother in Sheldon Iowa and was survived by her brother Dr F E Hagy and many relatives including Mrs M L Merritt Mrs Lawrence and others from Council Bluffs Baker Minnesota Chicago and other areas.
Sunday masses at 8 and 10 with a vesper and benediction at 2:30. Weekday mass at 8 o'clock with a Sunday 8 o'clock first mass and a 10 o'clock second mass. Evening mass at 7:30 p.m. Rev. J Brennan, Pastor.
Rev H G Dusenberry pastor of The Church with a Work and Welcome invites worshippers to Sunday service at 11 o clock Be present for Sunday school at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 7 o'clock Test our welcome at the church
A church invitation urges attendance at Sunday night services at eight with a sermon on eternal interests. The program features an orchestra praised for faithfulness, promising melodies to move hearts.
The congregation marked the previous Sunday with a memorial service and special music to honor soldiers. The pastor emphasized life’s value and urged effort to save lives, noting children receive ongoing church support. Next Sunday, Children's Day will feature an excellent program.
The Misses Rose and Tracey Mercian of Peoria visited relatives over Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Bri Stewart and children drove to Al Fresco Park for a day trip. Ethel Zenor a Jacksonville public school teacher is home for summer vacation. Frank Sivell stayed overnight with his sister Mrs Fred Defenbaugh at Magnolia. Mr and Mrs Stephen Worley were guests at their mother Mrs Wim Worley’s home over the weekend.
Door receipts totaled just over $31.00 to cover all expenses. Miss Bickerman sent $17.58 to County Superintendent W. E. King for books for the county circulating library. The remnant funds follow from the signing ceremony expenses.
An April wagon mishap five miles from town injures Mr Pace when a wagon horse bolted tearing into a fence. The horse impaled, the wagon fell, and Pace was brought home for medical care as doctors treat a severe leg wound. Friends extend sympathy amid hot weather and hard work.
A small town observed Memorial Day with services at the opera house and a parade to Central Park. Speakers recalled Americas history from Columbus to World War I, praising sacrifice, patriotism, and the role of veterans and women in defending liberty.
Miss Jane Steele and Amon Scheeler of Graymont Ill were married Thursday at St Pauls Peoria with Rev P M Cooper officiating. The bride, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jas Steele, taught in Chillicothe after graduating in 1917. The couple will reside in Graymont with Scheeler’s parents.
The first June gathering of the W. R. C. is slated for Saturday June 4. All members are urged to attend for an agenda of important matters.
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