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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
10
A jumble of 1920s and 1930s Henry county items mentions births and deaths, weddings, reunions, and local school events. Notable names include John Dale French, the Steffens Gustafson wedding at St John’s Toluca, and graduates from Henry High. Community tidbits cover farms, residences, and local social happenings with dates and places scattered.
The article summarizes Ducks Unlimited financed waterfowl restoration in Canada and responses in Illinois. It notes projected 1949 restoration work, increased federal duck stamp sales, and a lamprey control fence project for Lake Michigan and Lake Huron involving the University of Michigan and other groups.
Mrs Evelyn E Jones hosted a reception at her home for Mrs Minnie Kine the retiring president of the Woman's club. The event honors her untiring efforts and notes she will not be forgotten. Nineteen graduates will receive eighth grade diplomas at a later commemoration. Mrs Car ne M Carporter teaches at the school. The Red Town school closed May 28 with a picnic in Hunt's timber led by Miss Clark.
The Grove Methodist Church notes report Rev Rodgers sermon What the Kingdom of God Is and a solo by Mrs Orval Crook. Sunday School was conducted by Wayne Horack with superintendent duties. WSCS plans a June 15 anniversary tea at Bradford church and a silver offering. Bible school begins June 12 with Mrs Marvin Morris as superintendent. Visitors welcome. several members attend the funeral of an aunt in the southern state.
The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid held its regular June meeting in the church social rooms with twenty four members and one guest. They prepared clothing packs for Swaziland and crocheted quilts. Mr. and Mrs. Ir. McAllister led the work. Mrs. Lydia Berry will oversee July through September activities. A birthday dinner at the McCully home honored Clyde McCully with guests from nearby towns. The Lutheran Ladies’ Aid gathered for needlework, led by Mrs. Robert Hahn, with a lunch served by Mrs. Hahn and Mrs. Richard Althaus. Various locals, including Rev. Glock and Dr. George Miller of Peoria, were noted visitors. Several obituaries and social visits were recorded, along with birthday celebrations and travel plans for area families.
Tr RS Voorhees of Fairbury aged 84 died May 21 at Fairbury Hospital. Father of Dean Voorhees longtime Livingston County Republican leader. In about 1890 he worked as a Santa Fe telegraph operator at LaRose and married Gertrude Spangier on Sept 8, 1890. They moved to Fairbury in 1900 and farmed with LaRose interests and visits.
Toluca High lists salutatorian Phyllis Plermiani with a 93.34 average. The senior class includes Ruth Lewine and Joan Vespa as top scholars while others miss the top honors due to late entry.
Seven Putnam County residents obtained a total of 389.4 dollars in Blind Pensions during April while Woodford County donors totaled 140 dollars as reported by the Minors Public… Commission executive Ke Schmidt Jr. The wording indicates local county aid distributions for the month.
Walter Clark of BC died at 9 15 p m on May 21 at St Marys Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of James Clark and Mrs Clark and was born February 11 1870 in Vernal ship. Funeral services were held at the Dysart chapel last Friday afternoon with burial in Fairview.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Surger, 76, were held at Cox memorial home in Wyoming with Rev Loyal Thompson of Kewanee Methodist Church in charge. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley cemetery. She was born March 11, 1874 in Peoria County and died Tuesday at St Francis hospital Kewanee after a lingering illness. Survived by husband, two sons Willard and Raymond, a brother John Clark, half sister Hattie Lindley, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Tyanie Mottre hosts the Merry Makers at Cataline Crocker’s home. Louise Lindstrom officiates as Crocker conducts. Talks and musical numbers plus refreshments are served. Next meeting June at Mrs Dead Held’s home for garment cutting and material checks. Several local residents noted in social updates alongside yard and travel mentions.
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