Magnolia community notes and social round up
Local residents from Magnolia and nearby towns are listed visiting, hosting, or attending events. Names include Kenneth Allen, Julius Hultgren, Ruth Stephens, James Pozzi, Alvin Brown, Floyd Brown, Mary Zebley, Alonzo Brown, and many others. The item covers illnesses, funerals, club picnics, World’s Fair visits, church activities, and Independence Day plans in Magnolia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Allen
Julius Hultgren
Chillicothe
Magmelia
Ruth Stephens
Sig . Sandy
Margaret, Baker
Dannie
Peoria
Charles Stannum
Ray Turner
Alvin Brown
Alonzo Brown
Streator
Carol Satterfield
Edith Defenbaugh
Sally Jo Satterfield
Ohio
Nk Dasch
Decatur
Mildred Borgstede
Harvey Hiatt
Marvin McKirgan
Norman Smith
Glass
Chicago
Wesley Kays
An Wirs
Verne Kays
Springfield
Doris Smith
Henry
Walt Martin
Norman
Alice Barber
Lostant
Fred
Phillips
Emma Justice
Sturtivant
Salent
Wilbur Mann
Belle Harteén
Tonica
Marshall - Putnam Four - H
Swaney
Magnolia
W. D. Cameron
John
Mudge
Marybelle
Ellwood
Charles
Laverne Snow
Edwin
William Briggis
Lawrence
Charlotte Bickerman
Harold Morine
Hennepin
Frank Funk
Cairo
Lee
Starved Rock
Ada Glover
van Martin
J. S. Phillips
Louise
Walter Maust
Carl Simonton
Margaret
Bess Davidson
Country Woman's Club
Evelyn Schmidt
Harry Ramage
Louise Phillips
Ramage
Jane Kidd
la Salle
Burl Simonton
H. H. Hayes
Keith
Normal
Edna Boyd
H. S. Enaign
Rutland
George Travis
Granville
E. J. Olson
Henry News Items Show Local Visits and Outings
A roundup of visits and social news from Henry and nearby towns includes Miss Ethel Schmitt and Miss Hazel Balensiefen visiting Miss Ethel Schmitt. many residents attending Memorial day services in Tiskilwa. Mrs. Fannie Wilson of Princeton improving after an outing. numerous family gatherings in Putnam, Peoria, and nearby communities. arrivals in Henry for hospital treatment and moves to new homes.
Children’s Key Program At Hennepin Church
The program features roles and duties by Mrs. Seibert’s class and Irene Zenor’s class with organized groups such as Heralds Messengers and Wind Messengers. The Sunday school session opens with a slavery topic and promises an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
E. Church
Mae Seibert
Miriam Stewartson
Katherine Larson
Viola Mekley
Helen Platt
Virginia Forney
Ione Stewartson
S. S
Olive
Mrs. Seibert
Irene
Zenor
Miss Anderson
Prodigal Son Metaphor Sparks Senate Debate
A quote exchange in the Senate uses the prodigal son parable to discuss nations unable to pay. Senator Sorghum argues the prodigal son returned humbled, not entitled to future demands, framing the debt issue as a matter of conduct and obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Woman Christian Temperance Union Meeting Announced
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday afternoon June 12 at the home of Mrs. G M Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Temperance
G.M. Brown
Henry Woman's Club Luncheon Set at Chesney Home
The annual luncheon of the Henry Woman's Club will be hosted at the home of Mrs Sam Chesney on Thursday June 14 at 1 o clock. All present and past members are invited to attend this country home event. It will be a covered dish luncheon, with each guest asked to bring sandwiches for two a covered dish and their own table service. Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woman's Club
Henry Woman’s “Club
Sam Chesney
Cheerful Workers Class Meeting At Mrs McAtee Home
The Cheerful Workers class met at Mrs. McAtee's home with Ella McAtee and Anna Bodeen present. Fifteen members attended despite sickness. Rev. Johnson gave an enjoyable talk. They decided to suspend meetings in July and August. Hostesses served luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase
Ella McAtee
Anna Bodeen
D A R Christopher Lobingier Chapter Meeting Notes
The D A R Christopher Lobingier chapter met at Miss Julia Strawn’s Lacon home last Saturday with a program on Colonial village exhibits at the World's Fair. A marker for Elizabeth Bainbridge Wikoff’s grave was shown, and plans were made for a Flag Day luncheon on June 14 at the hotel. Lunch followed and Mrs Held attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Lobingier
Julia Strawn
Lacon
Mt. Vernon
Old North Church
Starliper
Society
Elizabeth Bainbridge Wikoff
Henry 4 H Club Holds First Meeting of Year
Henry's Healthy Happy Hearts met in the Henry high domestic science room with eight girls present. Dorothy Dysart demonstrated three seam types, Jean Baker spoke on How to Keep Cool, and Helen Rose showed pattern demos. The club voted to have all members attend the judging school on June 12 and to rotate social program duties each meeting. The next meeting is set for June 14 at Henry high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Healthy Happy Hearts
Henry High School
Henrietta Wherry
Dorothy ‘Dysart
Jean Baker
Helen Rose
Local Social Roundup of Visits and Family Gatherings
Emma Doty and Lulu spent Sunday with H. S. Bowman in Princeton. Russell Brunner and family called on Maude Applen and Harry West’s household. Harriett joined. Tillie Chasteen visited William Brunner. Anne Maxe and daughters with Acrial Thrimma decorated day at home. Wright reunion at C. C. Wright’s. Albert Potts hosted a New Bedford visit. Joe Calhoun and grandson visited Joe Fryen’s family. Billie Emerman celebrated fifth birthday on May 30 with Kate Gillard, Harriett, and Helen Chasteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma_Doty
Lulu
H. S. Bowman
Princeton
Russell Brunner
Maude Applen
Harry West
Harriett
Harold Applen
Tillie Chasteen
William Brunner
Kenneth Hufnagel
William Everman
Anne Maxe
Acrial Thrimma
Wright
C. C. Wright
Emma Doty
Charles Reese
Juanita Brunner
Helen Chasteen
Albert Potts
New Bedford
Joe Calhoun
Joe Fryen
Clarence
Billie Emerman
Kate Gillard
Local Notices Mixed With Family News In Prairie Star
Mrs Guy French and Mrs Sam Chesney traveled to Bloomington on Tuesday to pick up Judith Chesney who has finished her school term. Grandparents Earl Wherry celebrate a new granddaughter Norma Jean born to Lloyd and Mrs Deson of Sparland. Calvin Dan Vail stayed with grandparents Frank and Ziegler in Whitefield. Howard Henkins visited with George Dally and family. Earl Wherry hosted Sunday dinner for children Robert Morse family of Tiskilwa and Lloyd Anderson of Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy French
Sam Chesney
Bloomington
Judith Chensey
Clia
Earl Wherry
Lloyd .Deson
Spay
R On
Howard Henkins
George Dally
Robert Morse
Tiskilwa
Lloyd Anderson
Sparland
Varna social season includes trips and gatherings around Peoria
Varna residents and guests toured Peoria with a bus ride to city parks and sponsor firms. Attendees included families from Onarga Galesburg Table Grove and Minnesota, with other locals hosting events such as graduations and Mothers Day dinners. Local clubs and church activities, travels to Chicago and Davenport, and a radio appearance by Varna youths also feature in a lively community roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Mary Jane
Table Grove
O. M. Hurl
Ilene Hurl
Charles Carlson
Della Hall
Ooelwein
John Hyl
Charles Sand
Ehlert Sand
Rockford
Bloomington
Valine
John Valine
Hattie
Holmstrom
Minnie
Louie Holmstrom
Roy Holmstrom
Gus Carlson
Harold
Elof Hylin
Alf Hall
Raymond Kelm
Doris Extrem
la Salle
Silas King
Kreider
Adah Kreider
Marian Kreider
Venona
Curley King
Arthur Schwanke
Clarence Keitzman
Davenport
Paul Grill
Bertha Krantz
Lacon
Josie Fritz
de Maeur
Suzanne
Peoria
Charles Anderson
Bessie Ball
Grace Stateler
Adda McCuskey
Low
Ozell Trask
J. O. Trask
C. B. Stateler
H. Scott
Miller
Anthony, Kas
C. Stateler
John McCaskey
Miles.Myers
Emma Justice
Henry
D. W. Madden
Carl Schultz
Toluca
Henry Schwanke
Frank Scharfenberg
Emma Scharfenberg
Dallas
Texas
Mary E. Smith
Maurine Smith
Decatur
Johnson
Neal Rogers
Chicago
William Rogers
Abingdon
National Guard
Jesse
Bobby
Ray Staltzman
Wayne
Lundgrert
Ruth Jenkin
Wabash
Ind
L. C. Norwood
Louie’ Norwood
Muriel .Merritt
Charles Merritt
Busy Bee 4-H Sewing Club Schedules Weekly Meeting
The Busy Bee 4-H Sewing club announces a meeting on Thursday June 14 at 2 o clock in the high school gym. Only one meeting will be held each week until further notice. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
Harold Wright Profile Highlights Radio Voice and 4-H Ties
Harold Wright, son of A. R. Wright of Varna, is noted as a fine young man with a voice heard often on WLS Chicago. He is linked to Henry where he participates with the farm bureau and 4-H club boys, reflecting active community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wright
Varna
Chicago
Johnson
Henry
Farm Bureau
Salad Club Meets at Home of Lillian Grill
Four H Salad club met at the home of Lillian Grill and Agnes Grill on Friday May 25. President Margaret Johnson called the meeting and the pledge was repeated. Seven members named their club year goals. Lillian Grill explained the project and handed out record books. A brief recreation period followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid the Merry Maids
Lillian
Agness Grill
Margaret Johnson
Lillian—Grill
Double Wedding Announcements From Rev Dickerson Family
Rev and Mrs A H Dickerson announce the marriages of Eva Faye to Arthur Johnson and Gertrude Mary to Harold Wright on Sunday June 17 at 8 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church Neponset Indiana. Reception in church parlors after the ceremony with best wishes from Varna residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dickerson
Eva Faye
Arthur Johnson
Gertrude Mary
Harold Wright
Methodist Episcopal
Miriam
Andrae Trulin
M. E
Varna
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G. B. Arden
Wenona
Hattie Rolley
Elias
John Rolley
Fred Dagner
Rolley
Walnut
Ethel Schmitt
Hazel Balensiefen
W. R. Brokaw
C. R. Brokaw
North Putnam
Alva Brokaw
Fannie Wilson
Henry Bickerman
Jean
John Barry
Otis_Turpin
Stanley Hall House
Balenseifen
Deacon
Mildred
LaVerna _Longman
Hugh Finnegan
Putnam
Bill Treder
Riviera Park
Esther Keenan
Chris Olson
Lou Solden
Anna Humphrey
New York
Joe McLaughlin
Peoriz
Mary Steele
Frank Potter
Ed. Hennessey
Bridge Club
Martha Merdian
Jos. Dauber
Emma Klein
Joan
Judy Chesney
Mary Righthouse
Clydé Righthouse
Louis
Macomb
Lyman Jones
Knobloch
Myrle Huffman
William Barry
Mary Carroll
Jerry, Harrington
Mary Ditman Zebly
Forsythe
Montana
Zebly
George Ditman
B. Smith
Henry Mattison
St Francis Hospital
Lodge and
Knights OF
Pythias
Illinois
Ae de Lisle
Ooo
High Prairie
United States
Topeka
Kansas
Muriel
STE. Anes
Ahlstrom
Kings
Henry Theatre
Margaret Sullavan
John Boles
Iona Brand
Libby's
Pillsbury's
Sultana Olives
Iona
del Monte
Ghesterfield
Ajax
Climalene
Bats
Larsene
Lux Soap
ScotTissue
Rhieisl
Mason Jers AG
Poe
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