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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
8
A jumble of names and hometowns details visits, travels, school events, and church notices. People from Streator Wenona Lestant and nearby areas are mentioned with relatives, graduations, and a funeral. Community life includes trips to Ohio Iowa Illinois and Florida.
A large crowd including the band and American Legion members marched from the town hall to the opera house to observe Decoration Day. The program featured solos by Lucile Cosmiskard and Helen Chatrand, a duet, and a closing prayer. The procession then moved to Hope and St John cemeteries where graves were decorated with wreaths and a Legion salute was given.
Commencement exercises held for Lostant High School with Greta Howe, Ziven Mirren, Miss Clarabell Bartram, Rev G A Eckstrand, Miss Marie Lundgren, and Prof J L Cobb. Diplomas presented by Wall Curtis. Address by Mr Bone. Motto The Door of Success is Labeled Push. Board members listed. class roll includes Gerald Hillabrand Reynolds Amos Ward Casteel Margaret Granger Holmes Harold Arthur Phillips Arliss May Griffin Thee William Johnson and Stanley Wilh meson Griffin John Louis Cobb.
The Country Woman's Club held its annual luncheon on May 31 at Mrs George Reismeyer II home. A five course meal was served by Miss Hines and Mrs Helper with Ferns and sweet peas decorating the table. Mrs Chesney won the top prize for a "guesser" contest. The next meeting is set for June 14 with Mrs Stella Broaddus as hostess.
A brief notice outlines the specialty area covering estate settlements and the trial of contested cases. It highlights the procedural scope and the court’s handling of related matters in the jurisdiction.
Rev Kennedy delivered a memorial address Sunday joining friends from Wyoming. Sunday evening service encouraged attendance and fellowship. Sunday school welcomes everyone and invites another gathering next Sunday.
Sparland M. E. Church announces next Sunday Children's Day with 10:00 am Sunday school 1:06 pm day exercises infant baptism at the service and 2:30 pm Odd Fellows Memorial service. Epworth League meets 6:45 pm and evening service 7:30 pm. Young people invited to a social with Lacon Methodist church Friday.
Putnam Federated Church voice urges diligence and church involvement for youth. Sunday activities include services at 10 and 11, with a 8 pm sermon and 7 pm Young People meeting. Memorial Day events featured Viola Van Ostrand and performances by local musicians. Next week includes Children’s Day planning and a Wide AwakeClass meeting.
Notice from County Clerk Lawrence D Gregory of Marshall County Illinois that the Board of Supervisors will convene at Lacon Court House on Monday June 11 1923 at 1 30 am. Each bill must be itemized sworn filed by noon Saturday before the meeting or be carried to the next session.
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