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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
5
Sparland residents share holiday meals and visits with relatives across Lacon Peoria Galesburg De Pue Joliet and Chicago. Numerous families celebrate Thanksgiving with dinners and showers of good will while church groups plan Golden Rule Day and Near East Relief efforts.
Hennepin residents report Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings. Julius Bassi takes a vacation, while E E Wacaser visits from Normal. The community highlights weddings, engagements and charitable events including Near East relief fund drive and Stouffer Holly wedding.
A memorial note says a daughter was born to Mrs. Henry Gray on the 30th while she mourns the loss of her husband, killed last fall when struck by lightning during threshing.
Mrs William Aitchison entertained her Bridge Club at her cozy home Saturday evening. Guests included Mesdames Thomas Marland of Chicago James Burnett and Fred Aitchison and Carl Lenz of Lacon won the prize. Pineapple sherbet cake and hot chocolate were served.
A juvenile Royal Neighbor lodge was organized in Sparland with 32 names on December 1. Officers elected include Ellen Campbell as Junior Oracle Mildred White as Vice Oracle Delores Anderson as Past Oracle Hazel Ingram as Chancellor Beulah Olson as Marsahl Lucile Anderson as Assistant Marshal Ruth Olson as Recorder Irma Davis as Inner Sentinel Helen Olson as Patriotism and Mrs Nellie Anderson as Juvenile Director. The group plans a Christmas party for members.
Mr and Mrs J W Stouffer hosted the wedding of Stouffer Holly with guests Mr Porter and John Norman attending. High school rankings over six weeks list Grace Henning and Margaret Bonges tied at 92, Kathryn Bonges 89, Kat Gandolfi 88. Thanksgiving dinner at M E church drew thirty attendees amid husking weather. Pilgrim pictures shown in evening sessions.
Minnie Peterson left for Chicago to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Chris Christenson and Elmer dined with David Larson southeast of Princeton for Thanksgiving. Oliver Nelson Paul Johnson of Rockford stayed with Carl Norlin and Roy Christenson at Charles Piersons home. Luther League and Ladies Aid announce a joint box social at the church Wednesday December 9 with cordial invitation to all.
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