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Henry Current News

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

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Forestry club meeting reads at Mrs Mary Shorts home

The Homemakers Club gathers Monday afternoon at Mrs Mary Shorts's home. Audubon and Forestry chair Townsend sent greetings from Long Beach California. Rev H G Dusenberry speaks on forestry, noting forest protection and benefits. Discussion covers trees, rivers, aesthetic value, and local shipyard visits. letters from members in Wenona and Haws are read.

Alotte Sparling Ocean Springs Miss Selub Congress China Cincinnati Ohio Ohio River Dusenberry Josh Kilmer California May England O. G. Allen Wenona R. F. Burt Bernice Green Clifford Haws Bella Evans

Meeting Sees Growing Membership for Phe and WweR

Saturday March 19 members gathered in the P e K hall for a pleasant profitable session. Rapid enrollment noted with many desirous to join. A follow up practice meeting was set for Tuesday March 22 with good attendance and benefit to officers and members.

Phe Wwer Fon K. P Hall Alice. B. Gilpin Press Cor

Church Services and Easter Preparations at St Marys

St Marys Church announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10. A 2 30 p m vesper and benediction service is planned. Weekday mass is at 8 o clock.

St Mary's Church

First Masses on Sunday at Eight and Ten

The text lists Sunday masses: first at 8:00 a.m. and second at 10:00 a.m. with M. J. Brennan as pastor.

J. Brennan

Easter Church Bible School Service and Program

Bible school at 7230 offers a 10 00 a m duet by Mildred Nelson and Nora Lith then preaching at 11 00 am on The Resurrection Easter program by the Bible school features vocal and instrumental music readings exercises and drills. An offering will be taken for the Widow and Orphan. Come and hear the good things and encourage the children.

Bible School Mildred Nelson Nora Lith

Easter Week at Rev Bathers Copper Church Schedule

Thursday through Easter Tuesday list religious services and sacraments. March dates include Holy Mass and presanctified services, Holy Saturday blessings, Easter Sunday Holy Communion and sermon, with Confession and Sunday School times noted.

Bathers Copper

Apostle of Good Cheer B L T Passes Away

The message notes the death of B L T the Apostle of Good Cheer who lifted shadows from men’s souls with guileless humor. It invites readers to Sunday night services where a sermon on B L T and Line o Type will be delivered and the orchestra and choir will perform.

B.L. T M. B. van Leer

Life story of Mrs Sarah Ann Leech unfolds through migration and cholera era

The narrative traces Mrs Sarah Ann Leech from a Northumberland birth to her infancy near Cincinnati after her family moved from her mother's birthday era. It notes a 19th century cholera siege that struck her mother and hints at a challenging early life and generational ties.

Sarah Ann Leech Northumberland Cincinnati Dian

Easter services fill Presbyterian program with music and films

The 9 Presbyterian Church under Rev H G Dusenberry offers Easter morning services themed Some Joys of Easter with choir anthems a piano solo and stereopticon mountain pictures. Sunday school 9:45 am Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm and evening program at 7:30 featuring The Palms. Everyone invited.

Dusenberry C. A. Phillips

Prohibition Meeting Discussion at Minnie Mind Waughop Home

A local gathering led by Diazie BE. Zenor focused on prohibition with readings on temperance and anti drink sentiment. Speakers included Mrs. Elizabeth Reed Mrs. C G Smith and others sharing facts poems and remarks on enforcement patriotism and Americanization.

Minnie Mind Clara B Waughop Elizabeth ;Reed Diazie BE. Zenor America C Smith Maria L. Davis England Smith C._E.Griffin Walt iMason Mary Newman Chicago Tribune Frank Johnson New Jersey Assembly

Henry National Bank Buys Tailor Theo Hartwig Property

Hartwig, unable to work at his tailoring trade, sold his building to the Henry National Bank. The Friday closing deal totaled 4500 dollars. A class visit followed, analyzing Annie Laurie and Drink to Me With Thine Eyes, noting folk song lyrics and Old English traits. Mr. Seitz leads a notable class enriching appreciation of songs.

Theo Hartwig Henry—National Bank Annie ‘Laurie Seitz

Daniel Horrom Dies After Illness and Operations

Daniel Horrom passed away Monday afternoon at 2 30 following an appendicitis operation. He was examined Friday afternoon and subjected to a second operation Monday morning to save his life, but it failed. His death brings sorrow to the community. The funeral was held at his home this afternoon at 2 30 with Rev Dusenberry officiating.

Daniel Horrom Dus‘enberry

Farm Bureau Chard meeting at Edmond Quinn farm

W S Brock urged applying a spray after blossoms fall and dormant spray to kill scale insects. He recommended arsenate for codling moths and lime sulphur for winter spraying. Twenty farmers heard practical guidance from a 50 acre Illinois peach orchard owner directing University of Illinois horticulture methods.

W. S. Brock Farm Bureau Edmond-Quinn Brock Illinois University of Illinois Quinn

Man shoots self at Halbleib farm after alarming spree

Phillip Gehring, once living near Henry, Ohio, shot himself in a shack on the Halbleib farm Friday afternoon. Henry and nearby residents report long spells of mental disturbance. A.M. Jackson delivered a message to Gehring that preceded discovery. Coroner’s inquest returned death by gunshot with intent. Gehring had spent years on local farms and was well liked. Funeral arrangements moved to Archibald, Ohio.

Henry Ieee Eco Eg Aw Phillip Gehting Halbleib Temple Victoria A.e.jackson Siater Halperly Corm Barbara Kuhne Frank Michigan Halbleib Farm Jackson Harold Childs S.B. Freely Archibald, Ohio

Dispute Nearly Ends Over Canal Sanitary Water Deal

The Illinois River Valley sanitary district and Chicago officials moved toward a speedy agreement on water and sewage quantities for the drainage canal. A bill envisions withdrawing 12 000 cubic feet per second from Lake Michigan with Weira and dams planned for Lake Erie and the St Lawrence river to keep water at proper levels. Supporters hope the measure passes 48 as it fits the situation.

Chicago Ilinois River Illinois Michigan Lake, Erie St. ‘Lawrence

Lafay Dawson and Bessie Salisbury Married in La Prairie

Miss Bessie Salisbury wed Lafay Dawson at the M. E. parsonage in La Prairie on March 16. Rev John Kennedy officiated. The couple, attended by Ola and Lavina Newman, will make their home with the Salisbury parents until their own house is ready. The wedding followed a luncheon at the bride’s home. the old Shearer house was moved to the McManus farm in Saratoga for their future residence.

M. E. Parsonage la Prairie John—Kennedy Bessie Salisbury Lafay Dawson Ola Lavina Newman Howard Dawson Charles Salisbury Sara al True Frank—Dawson South _Dakota Fred‘ Dawson McManus Saratoga

Farmers’ Interest and Welfare Network Anounced

A new net aimed at protecting farmers interest and welfare was announced. It seeks to coordinate resources, provide guidance, and promote policies favorable to agricultural communities across regions.

Farm Bureau Survey Shows Key Road and Livestock Issues

Survey results from 402 farmers reveal priorities including road maintenance, soil and crops concerns, and livestock production. Delegates at a national conference in Chicago urged rate adjustments, labor rule repeal, and fair car distribution, with a plan for a two to three year work program to be issued to members.

Farm Bureau Marshall-Putnam Farmer’s Chicago Illinois Agricultural Association D. O. Thompson J. R. Bent Phosphate-Limestonea Department Lee J- Quasey Claims Department Glenn ‘Ke Plumb Labor Samuel M. Felton Chicago and Great Western Transportation Interstate Commerce Commission Transportation Committee of Five Congress

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