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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
6
St. Marys Church offers Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 and weekday Masses at 8. St. Josephs Church schedules weekday Mass at 7 30 a m with a first Sunday Mass at 8 00 a m and a second at 10 00 a m.
The schedule lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching and Communion at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon titled A Forward Look. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. and a Young People's Society at 6:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meetings. St. John’s Church notes Feast of the Circumcision on Friday January 1 with Holy Communion at 7:30 and 9:00, and Sunday January 3 Second after Christmas Holy Communion at 7:30, Mass and Sermon at 11:00, plus 9:45 Church School.
Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church advertises regular Bible sessions at 9 45 and 11 70 o'clock with experienced teachers and classes for all ages. Morning worship features a sermon Jonah the Clown and an evening service titled Christ's Surprise Party. The new floor covering is in place and a strong New Year program is planned. The Christmas tree event drew full seating and praise for the efforts of all who helped.
Bella Evans thanks all who sang Christmas carols at her home on Christmas Eve and those who sent kindly remembrances wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
Members of the Putnam Shipping Association will hold their fifth annual meeting next Tuesday evening in the Putnam town hall. The program includes motion pictures a stag feed and short talks followed by a brief business session. W M Drake is the manager.
Daniel O. Durflinger, age 78, died Monday at his Peoria home after a brief illness. Survived by his widow, four sons Roscoe J. Durflinger of Buda, Walter W Reynolds, and Charles T. Durflinger, three daughters Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mrs. Cal Hursey, and Mrs. Ida M. Selberg, all of Peoria, and brother Levi Durflinger of this city.
The Royal Neighbors will install officers next Wednesday evening January 6. All members are urged to attend.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church will hold their annual election of officers for the ensuing year at the home of Mrs. T. S. Hunt on Wednesday, January 6.
Members of I O O F are urged to attend the lodge on Wednesday evening January 6 1926. Secretary A F Hunter notes the meeting is of importance to all members.
The Fidelity Class of the M. E. church will hold its monthly meeting with Mrs. F. E. Fuller and other hostesses. A silver offering will be taken.
Monday evening installation of the new officers. A full attendance is desired to support the lodge for a banner year. Lunch will be served after the meeting as the New Year begins.
Henry Chapter No 477 O E S holds its regular meeting Monday evening January 4 1926 at 7 30. A school of instruction is set for Tuesday January 5 at 2 00 and Wednesday January 6 starting at 9 00 in the chapter room. Minnie B Turner secretary pro tem.
The W R C holds a regular meeting Friday afternoon January 1 at 2 30 at the American Legion hall. Friday evening at 8 00 the newly elected officers for the next year will be installed. Each member may invite a guest and refreshments will be served by the committee.
The Henry Woman's Club accepted an invitation from The Einsteinian Science Club of the township high school for a 7 o'clock Thursday evening screening. The program includes a comedy Her Temporary Husband and educational Home Sweet Home with the late President Harding in the lead role plus a segment When Winter Comes in New England Niagara Falls and Quebec. The music committee will present musical numbers. Members are urged to attend with family and friends, meeting in the lower hall at 6:45.
Mr. and Mrs. D R Blackwell were surprised Sunday as 31 relatives arrived with baskets for a meal at their home. Guests included Edi son Blackwell Donald Kehlenbach Earle Blackwell Vernon Blackwell James Blackwell Hoopeston and Washburn residents Lindsey Owens and others.
Mrs. C. M. Nielsen will entertain at 500 on Monday evening. Royal Neighbors plan installation practice next Wednesday after noon January 6 at one o'clock. Several local families report illnesses and holiday visits with relatives across Henry and surrounding towns.
Local brief lists residents and their activities around Christmas in Richland area. Ben Krueger, George Remley Jr, G E Schumacher, and Fred Kline are mentioned with visits, farming tasks, and health notes. Families such as Pries, Valin, Kline, McGlory, and McClary are referenced with church events, travel to Toluca and Sparland, and Christmas dinners.
Whitefield residents report whooping cough in Ziegler children, corn picking with Everett Blackburn, and a New Year’s Eve dance at the I O O F hall. Other items include Christmas visits, family gatherings, a Ladies Aid Society meeting January 7, hospital news about Orrin Johnson, and a large dinner hosted by the Dunbar family.
Al Schick writes of Gertie leaving the village with a sly look and a rumored wedding track, hinting she may come back with a naughty twinkle in her eye.
Henry Chapter No. 477 O. E. S. held its annual installation on December 28 1925. Worthy Matron Minnie Turner presided as officers for 1926 were installed including Agnes Clift as Worthy Matron Irving Broaddus as Worthy Patron and Mary Quinn as Treasurer. The event concluded with a social hour and post installation gifts.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Zilm welcomed a boy and a girl on Thursday morning, bringing their family to two boys and two girls. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting January 7 at Woodman hall for officer elections and a yearly report. Grade schools held a Christmas program at the town hall and the churches hosted Christmas trees with programs and treats on Christmas Eve.
Local reports list Mrs Clyde Worley and Miss Carson to entertain the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church at the great house next Wednesday afternoon. The item notes visitors and family travels including Mrs Wade Horn of Detroit joining her husband in Miami Florida and several local residents visiting relatives.
Norma Gene Davis born June 26 1925 near Pattonsburg died December 27 1925 in La Rose at six months and one day. She was the only child of Floyd and Opal Davis and the first grandchild of both families. After brief illness medical care failed and a Baptist cemetery service near Pattonsburg conducted by Rev. Japin she was laid to rest. Surviving are parents grandparents two uncles and three aunts. Neighbors showed kindness during the sorrowful week.
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