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Henry Current News

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

4

Henry News Notes Mention Visits and Local Happenings

Henry Illinois notes record Kroeper visiting Peoria with daughter and neighbors sharing news of health and school. Mrs Meister and family updates, local births, marriages, travel plans, and community events color a snapshot of small town life with reminders to buy dynamite, hear phonograph drawings, and attend church group dinners.

Grade School Notes On Fire Drills And Victrola Lesson

Henry Grade and High School News reports daily fire drills in the grade school. Fourth grade work includes expression and a lesson on attention with a Victrola demonstration using school records. Certificates are awarded for attendance and spelling, with students named for achievements and tardiness status.

Henry Grade and High School News

High School Notes Highlight Student Returns and Activities

Charley Heininger and Harold Heininger returned to school after absences. Imelda and Lillian Hartley resumed classes following a two week layoff. The second year French class began Les Misérables study. The county basketball tournament will close the county events in Lacon Thursday and Friday. The Varna team won 15 to 14 Monday evening. Several students prep for the county spring meet in literary work. Six domestic science girls served a luncheon during class and gained first experience. A fire drill Wednesday used new escapes. one door briefly jammed sealing out glass.

Charley Heininger Harold Heininger Imelda Lillian Hartley Victor Hugo Lacon Varna

Life Stories Of Those Who Died Continued

Eva Campbell sang Abide With Me and was laid to rest beside her husband and five children. Rev Dusenberry officiated. pallbearers were John Locke, Marshall Downey, J A Williams, and Dr Powell. Her sister Mrs Hattie Hoyt and Mrs Campbell of Chicago accompanied the remains to Henry. She is survived by two sisters and other relatives.

Eva Campbell Henry Dusenberry John Locke Marshall Downey J. A. Williams Dr. Powell Hattie Hoyt Campbell Chicago Franklin Wipper Lovransport Indiana

James Simpson of Hennepin Dies Sud­denly

James Simpson of Hennepin died suddenly Sunday evening at six in New Castle Indiana at age 65 while visiting his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Russell Grunden. Cause given as paralysis of the heart. Funeral planned for tomorrow at 2 30 p m in Hennepin, with survivors including his wife and son Eugene of Naples Indiana and sister Mrs Charles Montgomery of Peoria.

James Simpson Hennepin New Castle Ind Simpson Russell. Grunden A—B.smith Eugene Naples Charles Montgomery Fred Peoria Mr. Simpson

Obituary Notice Omitted Name in John Hal Leib obituary

A correction notes the obituary for John Hal Leib omitted his alias Mrs EM Wright. Clarence Duke received a letter from Joe Raggi in Italy requesting he greet all his friends.

John Hal‘leib Mra Em” Wright Clarence Duke Joe Raggi Italy Tere

Magnolia News Highlights Local People and Events

Magnolia residents attend dances and church services. Grandma Piper remains feeble as Mrs. Holdingfield continues poorly. Goldie Titus becomes drug store clerk. Leo Wells returns from Detroit and other locals visit family and attend meetings. The Farm Bureau and Legion host events. Miss Hylin returns home. barber notes, weddings and medical updates populate the week.

Piper Fannie Holdingfield Goldie Titus Arba Law Chicago Joe Sivell Henry McKirgan Lafayette le A. Sammons Alice Lindstrom Pearl_Witaker George Mathis Amy— Spencer Ea. Salmmons Paoris Bhoppers Esther Hylin Venona Leo Wells Detroit Mich Deckard Grandma Piper Mitchell Fred Dagner Bess Rolley E. J. "Hefner Lyle “Roberts Max. Hannum Fred Defenbaugh Sam—Brier Toluca Ruth "Halls Goldie Titi D. L.casteel Humbort Iowa Mark—Hannum The-McNabb-dramatic-company Masonic Hall

Community notes on weddings farm life and local events

Local column records Washington's birthday observations and social visits from Clinton Normal and Henry residents. The piece covers Burdete Griffith and Mable Glenn's wedding at the bride's parents home, a surprise birthday gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, and farmers' movement toward better roads plus a Hamp Shires hog sale with solid prices averaging 65 dollars.

Wilfred Wright Celebrates His 10th Birthday at Home

Ten year old Wilfred Wright enjoyed a birthday dinner with his mother Mrs Hit Wright and guests including Mr and Mrs Jud Ong Mrs Jennie Heath of Chillicothe and Mr and Mrs Lee A Wright. A second surprise greeted him on returning from school as twelve Sunday school members led by Rev Dusenberry and teachers greeted him with games a luncheon and gifts including seven dollars.

Wilfred Wright Lee A Wright Wilfred

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