Dwight and Area Residents in Busy Social Roundup
Local notices recount visits and calls across Dwight Henry Peoria Ottawa and Decatur. Names include Alonzo Emons Bessie Hefner Emma Dee Roberta Defenbaugh and many families with travel to Normal Bloomington and Varna. Community events include services at church band dance and summer classes amid health updates and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Emons
Dwight
Bessie Hefner
Alice’ Ray
Julie
Ernest Ray
Otis
Donahue
Ralph Hecht
Ralph Defenbenen
Hennepin
Mundave
Cecil Formhals
Ernest Barker
Decatur
Vera Hefner
Peoria
Clifford Potters
A. B. Ramage
John ‘Ramage
Irvin Dean
Fred Glover
Glenn Calhoun
Max Hannum
Hattie Rolley
Don F. Dickson
Lewistown
E. A. Mathis
Margaret Jean
Stratton
Oglesby
Tony Gallo
Lorene Dean
unior Marine _oennepin spen
Frank Funk
Wallace Ward
Blanken
G. A. Morphew
Venona
Griffin
R. A. Ward
Arthur Craig
Miles Ruble
Lostant
Hazel Ryan
Ottawa
H. E. Hutton
Charles Skelton
Bloomington
Indiana
Wenana
Mark Peterson
Wenona
George Mathis
Helen. Dale
Dale Johnson
Elonzo Emons
Salle
Alfred Stratton
Mariam
O. M. Hiatt
Canton
Burl Roberts
Varna
John Rolley
the Henry Hospital
Hattie-Rolley
Johny
Frances
Elizbeth
Rolley
John Mowatt
Local social rounds and community events in Lacon
Lacon residents attend a funeral for Sperry and visit with friends across town. The La Rose Boys Corn Club defeated Varna 10 to 1 while La Salle Cardinals fell to La Rose White Sox 5 to 4. Tours to Peoria and Elkhart included graduates, relatives, and a Proctor hospital visit. A large picnic gathering weathered a storm and a Bell Bureau meeting featured canning demonstrations and pattern alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Harper
Lacon
Mr. Sperry
Harry Bass
Quinsy
Dorothy Foster
Dorothy Whitten
Aldean’ Whitten
Alice
Mae Zilm
M. Zilm
Peoria
Rickey Zilm
Henry George
la Rose’Boys’ Corn Club
Varna
Dahinda
Arch O’neill
James
Maher
Rutland
Ora McCully
Charles McCully
Jay Ball
Charles Hull
la Rose White Sox
la Salle
Walter Loveless
la Rose
Paul Ohmer
Harold Schaefer
Elkhart
Ind
California
Hazel Zilm
Elkhart Indiana
Henry
Harry Bass and Son
Fred Zilm
Lulu Henry
Prof. Alcorn
Zilm
Elliot Bond
Gabe Bond
Paul Bond
Washburn
Proctor Hospital
Lloyd Adams
Thomas
Rose
Morris
Main Street
Lester Spangler
Bell Bureau
Scott
Hayes North
En tre Nous Club Organizes First Meeting and Plans Race
On June 3 the En tre Nous club held its first meeting at Mrs. Solomon’s home with eight members. Minutes were read and approved, meeting time and place set, and a Hare and Hound chase scheduled for June 10. Each member may invite a guest. Officers: President Maurine Lindstrom, Vice President Waugite Allen, Secretary Helen Shugart, Treasurer Alice Warde, Reporter Florence Lindstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre
Maurine Lindstrom
Visa
Waugite Allen
Helen Shugart
Alice Warde
Florence Lindstrom
Second Meeting of the Entre Nous Club
The Entre Nous Club met on Wednesday June 10 at Mrs Solomon's home. After a Hare and Hound chase the group split winnings with Hares and Bounds. Guests joined, routing through difficult terrain to the Lawrence timber west of town. Lunch and games followed. Next meeting June 17 at the schoolhouse.
Community Notices From South Whitefield Area
South Whitefield items list Austin Clark shipping hogs to Chicago and many local visits and gatherings. Illnesses include Mrs James Wallace and Mrs True. Visits span Henry, Lacon, Bradford, Starved Rock, Peru, and Sheffield with family dinners and church events noted.
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Austin Clark
Chicago
James, Wallace
Ed. Bogner
Henry
Leo Schubert
Robert Daniels
Esther
William True
G. M. Clark
Leona Schubert
Mary Newhalfen
Mary’ ‘Aressa Blackburn
Henry Hospital
William Rickey
Willis Rickey
Lacon
Lucian Fosdick
John Brown
Thos. Harris
Mary Roach
Margaret Harris
Milo
Marie Cain
Ivan Ely
Elmer Cain
Starved Rock
Leon Fosdick
Edward Murphy
Susie Bedell
Tiskilwa
Harry Shorts
Bradford
Caroline Shurts
Harry Newman
Washburn
Maxine
Myra Wills
Fred ‘True
Louis Bogner
Harold
Tena
Nader
Peru
St.Bede College
Charles Bogner
Mission festival at Our Neighbors Church
The Mission festival will be held at the church on June 28. Rev. T Dautenhalm of Wenedy Illinois will conduct the German services in the forenoon at ten o clock. Rev Hullman of Brimhill Illinois will conduct the English services in the afternoon at 2 30. Friday evening Sunday school teachers will meet in the church basement. Rev Flach of Peoria will preach Sunday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dautenhalm-of
Barn Fire and Theft Hit Crow Meadow Residents
Otis Sarver lost all but two hens and a rooster after a week ago Saturday theft. John Stadel’s barn burned in an electric storm destroying three horses a cow two calves thirty seven spring pigs hay grain and stored fruit. he had rebuilt after a previous threshing time fire. Mrs Paxton of Magnolia cared for her grandfather. Norris remains seriously ill for over a week. Neighbors saw smoke but could not help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Sarver
Mr. Norris
Mrs. Paxton
Magnolia
John Stadel
Stadell
Children Day Exercises at Putnam Federated Church
Rev W H Witter led Children Day exercises enjoyed by all. Nine children were present and baptized by the pastor. The singing by the children drew praise and faithfulness of parents to train children in the Lord’s statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Federated Church
W. H. Witter
Varna Lutheran Church Schedule Mentioned Events
Varna First Swedish Lutheran Church notes a series of meetings in Luther hall led by Rev K A Nilsson. Activities include Sunday school teachers and officers gathering, committees planning a July 4 picnic and sale, Bible class, and Luther League hosting events with Nina Ellen and Leonard Lundgren. Next Sunday services follow.
La Rose Presbyterian Church Summer Schedule Update
La Rose Presbyterian Church led by Pastor D Paul Chapman announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Evening service is at 7 30 p m with a focus on the Apostles Ladies Aid meeting postponed to June 25 Choir practice Friday at eight Children Bible class begins Wednesday June 17 at nine a m lasting three to four weeks five days a week and includes Bible study dramatics geography and expressional work for school age children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Presbyterian
La Rose Lutheran Church Announces Services and Events
La Rose Evangelical Lutheran hosts English services next Sunday at 10:00 with Sunday school at 9:00 and a lecture by Rev. Ed Somers of Washburn at 8:00 p.m. J Pauls Lutheran in V a invites La Rose to its June 26 mission festival. Morning Varna service in German begins at 10:00. Local residents visit and travel to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rose Evangelical Lutheran Church
L. H. Klusman
Ed. Somers
Washburn
J. Paul's Lutheran Church
la Rose
Varna
Harry Thom
Carlton Danforth
Minonk
Charles Hull
Danforth
Bruce
Mark Harper
Peoria
B. S. Harper
Charles C. Bell
McAllen
Texas
G. N. Bel
Chicago
Ands. Beell
Varna Church Sees Strong Sunday Services And Baptisms
Rev A H Dickerson reports healthy attendance at Varna M E Church with over a hundred in Sunday school and seven baptisms during the morning hour. Epworth League led by Miriam Dickerson, Children’s Day program in the evening, and plans for a baptism at the Christian church in Toluca next Sunday. Peoria District Epworth League convention scheduled for June 28 24 at El Paso First Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
M. E
A. H. Dickerson
Epworth League
Miriam Dickerson
Christian Church
Toluca
Peoria
First Methodist Episcopal Church
el Paso
Memorial Services At Saratoga M. E. Church Relayed
Memorial services at Saratoga M. E. Church were well attended with music by the choir and Lacan male chorus. Charles Ward’s address on America captivated the audience. Civil War graves were decorated by Mrs. Shearer’s class, with two old soldiers present. All joined in singing America before the Benediction. No evening services. Sunday school attendance exceeded 50 and two Bible classes for men and women were organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E. Church
W. H. Ward
Charles Ward
America
la Prairie M. E
la Prairie
Rock Island District Meeting and Epworth League Convention
Reports from each department are required for the July 5th event. The Rock Island district meeting and Epworth League convention will be held in Galva on Thursday and Friday this week. The pastor plans to attend sessions. Church services next Sunday include Sunday school at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m with the sermon My Neighbor. The Children's Day program is at 8 p m and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine
Rock Island
Epworth League
Galva
Henry News-Republican Readers in Marshall and Putnam Counties
Local Henry paper circulated across Marshall and Putnam counties, delivering community news and regional updates to residents and businesses. The edition highlights civic events, local notices, and timely information for the wider readership.
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Henry News-Republican
Henry
Marshall
Putnam Counties
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