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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
A long roll of visitors and callers visits LaSalle Streator Normal Granville and nearby towns. Residents like Olive Dagner George Morphew and Miss Thelma Merry appear among many engagements, trips, reunions, and family visits across Illinois communities.
Mrs Robert Solomon hosted a Wednesday gathering for club girls on August 12 with guest Ruth Brown of Long Point. After games a three course luncheon was served and some members sang. no business was discussed.
The sixth annual Combs reunion was held last Sunday August 16 at the John Swaney school campus near Magnolia. Thirty six family and friends came from Peoria Sparland Fairbury Washburn La Rose Magnolia to enjoy a delightful day together.
On last Thursday relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs R A Ward home in Magnolia for a family gathering. Attendees included Mrs Reta Skeelton and Mrs Hester Skelton with others unnamed.
A domestic lyric depicts a content infant adored by family. The speaker envies the baby's simple needs water milk and fresh air while noting the baby's gentle grins and playful wriggles. The piece contrasts infant bliss with adult longing to relive childhood voices and care.
Jim Winters recalls a visit to the shack of Smoke Eisenhower across the river. The piece paints a rustic rural scene with fish cooking in clay, tobacco chewing on a log, and talks of woodchucks and ducks. Smoke prefers the simple life over city wealth, living with nature and avoiding crowds.
A humorous domestic moment shows Benny asking his mother if the dessert will hurt him or if there is enough for all the guests at dinner. The exchange hints at family dynamics and hospitality in a light tone.
A mother confronts her daughter Gladys about a late night visit with a young man. The exchange reveals a debated length of time on the porch as the mother claims she heard the pair together longer than the daughter admits.
General practice with emphasis on trial work Chancery cases and estate settlements at Peoria Life Building 1407 Peoria Life. Local office lists multiple legal services and special attention to trial matters and estate affairs.
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