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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
11
Mr and Mrs Dave celebrated fifty years of residence as they reopened their hilltop home for neighbors and friends. J S Waugh attended with her husband and the alumni association praised officers for a program featuring an orchestra and baton twirling while the crowd applauded the evening.
Sparland high school alumni banquet occurred May 2 at the country club hall. Tables were decorated in blue and crepe paper, with flowers and class colors. Alumni from Prairie Presbyterian church and local classes assisted in staging a program featuring speeches, a treasurer's report, and student talent numbers under the Civic Club leadership.
Twenty Steuben v.6 Rural club members met Thursday afternoon May 25 at Mrs. Clara Stuff’s home. New officers led the meeting with a May flower roll call, seasonal pencil games, and secret pals revealed by gift packages. Ruth McCullough joined as a new member while Lillian Shimp resigned for honorary status. June plans await announced details with Lulu Sargant hosting in Lacon.
A message from Mr and Mrs Dick Lammers in Sendai Japan describes their work as teachers and missionaries. They note Sendai a northern city of about 300000 rebuilding after wartime damage and discuss college graduates pursuing missionary studies to spread the religious spirit.
Miss Lola Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Jacobs will leave soon for Europe under the Quaker International Voluntary Service. Sixty people from the United States join 33 camps in 13 countries to build peace by living and working together. She will spend most of her time in Sweden. The program is featured in the May Reader's Digest article Ik and Shevel Samaritans.
The Baccalaureate service at the high school auditorium honored the class of 1960 with relatives present. Pianist Mrs. Rena Greene led music while juniors Evelyn Woods Tommy Schupp Joyce Jury and Billy Bryden escorted graduates and faculty to seats. Rev. Whittle Lundy Thomas delivered readings and benediction with Rev. Ronald Lundy giving the address on character and leadership.
Jacob Clearwater a Sparland resident died May 22 1950 after months of ill health at Chenoweth Convalescent Home near Princeton He was born October 24 1868 in LeRoy Alabama the son of Johnson and Mary Walser Clearwater lived in Sparland 31 years The funeral was May 24 at the Grants home with Rev N Felton Whittle pastor of Sparland Methodist Church officiating Burial followed in Sparland Cemetery Out-of-town relatives attended from Chicago Peoria Pekin and other areas
The Sparland Junior Woman's Club held its May dinner at the Vikings in Peoria with 34 members attending a three course chicken dinner. Gifts and secret pals were exchanged, Berna Jacobs received a past-president’s pin, and a brief business meeting followed. The L6th District Minors Federation board meets June 1 at Block & Kuhl’s, and Dorothy McCarthy, state junior director, will visit June 10.
Billy Bryden of Sparland junior at Sparland high school won selection to attend Boys State in Springfield Illinois with all expenses paid by the Legion of Lacon. The program runs June 25 to July 2 and enrolls up to 1000 junior boys whose fathers are veterans. Bryden is noted as a top athlete active in school life.
The Sparland high school band concert Tuesday evening drew fair attendance. The junior band demonstrated instrument roles and past selections while the regular band performed marches overtures and interludes. Ellen Powell and Judy Osborne introduced Strutting to boost student poise. The cake and pie walk raised funds for new band uniforms as the Parents organization grows. Mr and Mrs Donald Blackwell celebrated a wedding anniversary at home in LaPrairie. Mrs Flora Frank hosted her Rock club on Wednesday afternoon.
An ad from Meridan's Drug Store promotes genuine Film-Coated tablets labeled Ar-Pan-Mr as fast acting relief for intestinal and deep-seated pains. The notice urges customers to ask for the product by name.
The Sparland Legion post at Lacon held a memorial service Tuesday morning at Sparland Cemetery. The event featured a ritual, a firing squad salute, cornet music, and performances of The Retreating of the Gettysburg Address and The eagle of panes Te by Sparland High School students Ida Green and Herman Barnett. Revs Lundy and Whittle delivered invocations and benedictions as a large crowd attended.
A list of out-of-town alumni who attended the annual Sparland alumni banquet held Saturday evening, May 27, at the Lacon Community building. Attendees include Mr and Mrs James Waugh Seattle Washington. Nellie O Leiry Gibbons. Velma Campbell Antrim Lacon. Irma Kehlenbach Owen Washington. Harold Pribble Chillicothe. Elizabeth Osborne Wenk Lacon. Glen Graves Roc h e lle Hastings Lacon. Julia Reynolds Hastings Lacon. Astellé Kehlenbach Galesburg. Mildred White Quinn Remy. Lois Frisby Chance Henry Bilnworth Bishop Magnolia. Frances Kehlenbach Laible Washburn. Paul Hunt Peoria. Donald Stanfield East Peoria. Betty Calder Strong Lacon. Betty Hunt Liembach Peoria. Vera Hodge Henry Ma burn. Mrs Van Furrh Wash.
Kenneth Bussell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C H Bussell, suffered polio starting September 20 1949 at home in Chillicothe. Treated months at St Francis hospital Peoria he now wears braces but returns home to help on the farm driving a tractor daily and expects to discard the brace in about six months.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church plans its annual birthday party Friday afternoon June 2 at 2 o'clock. Mrs I M Gehry leads the program and the hostess committee prepares the social hour. Electa Frisbey, 82, celebrated her birthday with a Surprise party and luncheon in Lacon after a church service.
The Sunday message by Rev Whit tle centered on Pentecost and True Americanism. Estelle Kehlenbach sang a solo My Task. The Woman's Society of Christian Services meets Friday after green June 21 at 2 o'clock. Revs Whittle will attend annual conference in Bloomington, IL Tuesday. Bible school week ended with a thank you note to Lieut. Jacobs in Chile, South America. Attending services Sunday included Shane Morris. A wedding at Henry Methodist Church saw George and Fern Frank and relatives from Chicago, Rock Island, Peoria, and others attend. A reception followed at the couple’s farm home.
Sunday services drew usual attendance with Rev Lundy delivering a help message. Special music featured Electa Frisbey presenting a birthday Bible gift. Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning June 6 at the usual hour.
Relatives including Mr and Mrs George Wiley Mrs Marjorie Weller Mr and Mrs Aman Wilson Mrs Harold Gallup and Mr and Mrs Richard Charnock attended the wedding of George Shemp and Mary Jean Yost at St Edward's church Chillicothe on Tuesday May 30 1960 at 10 oclock A reception followed at Chapins in Chillicothe
Daily Vacation Bible School launches Monday morning with sessions for Beginners in the Baptist church Sunday room, Primary and Juniors at the Methodist church, and Junior high in the Baptist church auditorium. Rev. Lundy named general superintendent. listed are supervisors and teachers for all groups. Sparland unit district notes school closures for summer and upcoming building program. William Frank and son Marion won a door prize at a Springfield sheet metal and plumbing convention, receiving a portable radio.
The Methodist church issues the first Who's Who in Methodism with Rev Henry Lotz named among educators. Lotz, once Venona's pastor, now serves at Forreat and edits Orientation in Religious Education. He previously engaged in county Sunday school convention work. Mr and Mrs Veach visited Viola Sunday to decorate graves and see friends Milard Whitt family. Mr and Mrs Darrell Johnson visited Peoria Sunday to see friends.
The report lists multiple Sunday visits by relatives and friends to residents including Mr and Mrs Warren Jones, Mr and Mrs Albert Swartz, Mrs Allie Connor of Streator, Mrs Earl Stratton of Topeka, and others. It notes a telegrapher relocation for Emery Anderson to Columbus Junction Iowa and various diners and reunions at the Kehlenbach and Johnson households.
Visitors share a weekend in Knoxville and Peoria with Mrs Margaret Black and Mrs Gloria Wag attended a funeral service for Car Ray in Kineaid. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Victor White and daughters call on the grandmother Mrs Jelt. tern gram. Further notices mention travel to Chicago to visit Mrs Whittle and the hospital.
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