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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
4
Local Peoria figure Geo As Lyon Jr. appears to head a life blog project cited by Peoria Life Blog. Details on role and content remain unclear from fragmented text.
Saturday shapes as a big day for Henry with contestants from neighboring towns at the Henry Invitational Literary and Athletic Meet. Over 100 entrants vie for prizes as the community rallies to root for the home team and show visiting guests the town’s support. Henry high school students earlier earned two firsts and one second in preliminary contests, a success praised by supporters and organizers.
The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs Sarah Case and Mrs Enid Case hosting. Officers for the coming year were announced, and notes on Russian music and literature were shared. Members read excerpts and a dramatic piece, closing with social time.
A bright aurora borealis was seen from 8 to 10 PM over Wyoming Saturday night. Nearby residents report a Clyde Allen and family driving to Tiskilwa Sunday to visit relatives while Mr and Mrs Kenneth Helper joined. The piece notes a house fire saved by neighbors and several local social updates.
State of Witness Marshall County estate of Daniel D. Ryan. Heirs and distributees are notified that on Monday, June 6 1921 the administrator will present final report to the Marshall County Court in Lacon Illinois and seek discharge from duties. County attorney Fred W Potter represents the estate.
Church notes for the Putnam Christian Church list Rev W J Carpenter pastor and service times. Bible study at 10 a m preaching morning subject The Outside Cup Communion and evening bagtaluréate sermon by Rev Traeger of the M E church.
The article urges attendance at the Sunday school and notes the value of small daily acts. The pastor will speak during the value of a tooth service at 2:30 P M and mentions parents wanting their children in Sunday school. Day and time details are provided by Wm Henry Day.
The Sparland church outlines youth development through school and church offerings. It notes a Union Baccalaureate sermon next Sunday at 8:00 p.m. in Sparland, with other services at Bethea and Whitefield, and mentions annual conference plans in Abingdon, Illinois, this September.
Community members list recent callers and visits. John Hufnagel and family spent two days at Charles Reid's. Tom Landis and Andy Driner called in Tiskilwa. Edith Johnson and Mrs Paul Schammel connected Monday. Aaron Hufnagel and sons visited T A Griswold in Princeton. Hufnagel family, Walter Applen, and Ruth and Ada Applen are noted visiting several households and lakeside trips.
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