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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
4
Mass times listed for St Josephs Church with a first Mass at 6:30 am or 6:30 am uncertainty and a second at 9:30 am plus weekday 7:00 am. St Marys Church shows Sunday masses at 7:00 am and 9:00 am with weekday masses at 7:00 am and Benediction after the first Mass. Both list Rev Father parish priests.
W Ross Gibbons pastorate invites all to weekly sessions and Bible school at 9 45 with graded classes led by Charles Meier superintendent Morning worship at 11 features Harvesters Wanted or The Curse of Empty Hands The session meets Friday at 8 in church parlors Peoria Presbytery call meeting Friday Aug 7 at 1 30 at Peoria Y M C A All are welcome.
Otto Kessling a long time McNabb resident died after a lingering tuberculosis illness at Soaring Valley hospital Monday evening. He left a son Howard who remained with his family after their separation. Funeral services were held at 2 60 oclock at the M E church in McNabb with interment in Hennepin cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John Clanin of Toluca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Sunday at their home. Tables were set in the yard for dinner and a repast was served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Melvin Smith and family of Lostant and Mrs Walda Held of Held and nearby Toluca and Indiana.
A reflective piece notes many families live with a single car and ponders value and proof. It muses on morning dew as money and labels nonconformity as queer, questioning what is truly worthwhile.
Mr and Mrs George Huffstetter spent last week in Varna with their son Forrest and family.
A business gathering of the Daugh- Co club is set for Monday evening in the club rooms with plans to discuss upcoming activities and organizational matters.
The regular W R C meeting will be held at the American Legion hall on Friday afternoon August 7 at 2 30 o'clock.
To all friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly tendered in our time of bereavement we extend our sincere thanks. Frank Garlin and Family.
The Ziegler family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Catherine Ziegler. Grateful for the beautiful floral and spiritual offerings.
To all who assisted with the Third Annual K of C picnic including those who donated money and prizes the Knights of Columbus members express sincere thanks and appreciation signed LE Barry RC.
The third annual Smith Pringle Turnbull reunion gathered about 31 family members at Mollie Smiths La Prairie home. An afternoon program featured songs recitations histories and pioneer reminiscences by older members with visitors from Chicago Monmouth Hoopeston Peoria and more. A festive catered supper closed the day.
George H. Crank, 77, of Washburn, died last Friday night at his son George E. Crank’s home from heart disease. He had lived near Washburn and LaRose, moved to Peoria a year ago, and is survived by his son Albert in La Rose. Funeral services were held Monday in Washburn.
On Tuesday night the natives of Hennepin viewed an outdoor ceremonial of the hooded order The Ku Klux Klan. Spectators watched the initiation of new members in a field south of the town.
Twenty children brought from congested areas with Farm Bureau help returned to their homes Tuesday. The outing gave the Kiddies their first visit away from the city and was warmly enjoyed by the youngsters and organizers alike.
Magnolia township plans to gravel about seven miles more of hard road this fall. Two miles lie west of McNabb and another stretch connects the gap east of Magnolia with 1 1/4 miles west of Caledonia to join the Big Dutchman hill gravel. The contract will be let August 22.
Henry Municipal Band leaves for Sterling to join the Tri-State American Legion reunion band competition. Sterling post offers 1000 prize for best bands. about forty boosters accompany the group for a major regional Legion gathering in Sterling with state and national officials expected.
A cement sidewalk has been installed on Second street replacing the old brick path by the Ed Hennessey house, signaling street improvement work in the area.
The third annual Knights of Columbus picnic at Frank Kapraun Grove drew about 3,000 people. Activities included sports events with many winners and prizes, a Henry Municipal Band concert, talks by Rev Father Kennedy and Edward O Connner, and contests ranging from old age to races and animal calls.
Regular meeting at city hall with Mayor Paskell and six aldermen. Treasurer Leo Merdian reported balance 7065.24. bills totaling various amounts were approved. A street lamp 250-watt was proposed at head of School Street. Oil inspector proposal discussed. committee to continue work. Petitions for curb and gutter on Carroll Street and for Jefferson Richard street crossing referred to committees. Sewage discussion noted. no action. Recess ordered to August 10 1925.
Solemn requiem high mass was sung at St Marys Catholic church for the repose of Mrs Catherine Ziegler who died Tuesday after influenza. Rev Father Schauer led the service with Rev Fathers Brennan and Gensler assisting. She was laid to rest in Calvary cemetery beside husband and parents. Casket bearers were six grandsons George Leonard Harold Leo Harry Ziegler and Carl Schwarz. Distant mourners named include Mr Mrs Peter Schwarz Mrs Harry Ludwig and son Donald Mrs Peter Hoener of Okarche Okla William Ziegler of Mexico Missouri William Thomas Stanboury Missouri Mr and Mrs Lou Ziegler and two children Flint Michigan Mrs John Reibelsberger and daughters Misses Bernice and Viola Ziegler Mendon Missouri John Ziegler Peoria and Mr and Mrs William Apfel of Peoria.
A Sunday outing drew Peoria residents to the George Reisemeyer farm near McNabb. A noon chicken dinner preceded an evening weiner roast among the woods. Guests included A. A. Bliss, H. N. Burr, Ruby Richardson, Helen Bliss, Ruth Bliss, Marjorie Rhoda Reismeyer, Florence Burr, Rhoda Zenos, and Catherine.
John McGrath of Toluca was called to Diagonal Iowa after the death of his brother Thomas McGrath who died at his daughter’s home in Omaha Nebraska while consulting a doctor for heart trouble. Thomas born near Wenona later moved to Iowa where he married. His wife died about two years ago and he is survived by five children.
Leo Merdian manager of the Wilson grocery here was called to Peoria Monday and appointed supervisor of the Wilson Grocery Company stores in this district, which includes Ottawa Princeton Wyoming and Toulon. He also retains management of the Wilson store in this city where he has served for two years since opening.
The 1925 Fair premium list will be handed out Saturday. Many applications have been received for the 1925 Baby Conference judged by the Fair secretary. Governor Len Small will present the Governor's cup for the Champion Baby.
A concise moral reflection notes that following the easiest route shapes both rivers and human conduct toward crooked outcomes. It links natural flow with ethical choices, suggesting restraint and deliberate effort prevent moral erosion.
The Henxy theatre reopened under new ownership with full capacity crowds for two shows each night. Improvements include a refreshed interior color scheme, greater comfort, and uninterrupted film showings earning praise from patrons and movie fans.
A historical note corrects a previous item by adding Andre Trulin as Mrs Johnson's nephew accompanying Dr Johnson on the Rockford engagement.
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