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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
9
The Dorcas society met in Luther hall with Miss Hultgren hosting. Bible class and choir rehearsals were scheduled midweek. The Luther League and Junior choir had meetings, while Sunday school gathered at 1 30 and services at 2 30 with Rev Joseph Hultberg of Venona officiating.
Varna M E Church reports well attended services as summer ends. A W T class meets at Mrs. Mary Nott’s home Wednesday afternoon. Epworth League hosts a weiner roast Tuesday at 5 PM then to the country. Peoria district Foreign Missionary Society meets October 21–22 in Varna with three returned missionaries expected. Ladies present a pageant October 20. Dr Archer will preach and lead the first quarterly conference October 18 evening.
The Ladies Aid plans a November town hall fair with date to be announced. A district 2 S S Rally will be in Henry Christian church Sunday at 2 30 for Henry Lacon Sparland, with all officers teachers and friends urged to attend. Music numbers, SS convention report, and a 645 League program with slides From the West to the East. Public invited. Epworth League business met Monday.
Putnam Christian Church schedules choir practice next Friday evening at Ellard's and preaching services next Sunday. Sunday activities include Sunday school at 10, preaching and communion at 11, and evening service at 7 30 with special choir music. Ladies Aid holds all day meeting on the 22nd at Mrs Walter Wright's. all welcome to worship.
LaPrairie M E Church notes announce Sunday October 18 as Sunday school Rally day with a ten o clock service. The pastor and Sunday school superintendent will speak on the importance of the Sunday school and everyone is invited to participate. Choir practice is Thursday night open to all who like to sing.
The Saratoga M E Church led by Rev W T Ward held a well attended evening rally and Epworth League event led by Mrs Harry Russell with solos by Ward and Mrs Arno Reinbeck and old hymns. Afternoon services were well attended and Sunday school rally is set for 1 30 next Sunday with all invited. No evening service next Sunday due to Presbyterians. Dr Cotton a Henderson Institute minister from North Carolina will speak with a Knoxville colored quartet singing. Sunday worship October 25 includes the Lord's Supper and choir rehearsal Friday for rally music. all who can help are invited.
The Henry News Republican serves Henry county readers and is widely read in Marshall and Putnam counties, reflecting its broader regional reach and community focus.
Extensive community notes describe gatherings at the Malone, Turnbull, and Webber homes. Local visits from Gallup Weyeneth and the Powells, school events, and a fire incident at Mildred Edminster’s Collins school are reported along with church talks at U P church and plans by the La Prairie bureau officers.
The Great Western Mercantile Co of Toluca retires after 80 years in business. It turned over its $45,000 stock to Merchants National Service Co of Chicago to conduct a sale of all goods and fixtures until the stock is disposed of.
State police halted 71 violators during the Mendota Fair period including drivers with inactive headlights or tail lights. First offenses drew severe reprimands with arrest threats for a second offense. speeding violations faced harsher penalties.
Marshall County court items include marriage licenses for J. Martin 41 and Mrs Alice M. Smith 42 of Chillicothe, and real estate transfers for Henry Cemetery Association to Edward Willis Simpson, plus multiple Toluca lots and additions. Circuit court cases include appeals by Village of Varna and estate matters with notices of claims adjustments and an appraisal warrant issued to Segraves, Henry, and Miller. First National Bank claim allowed at $256.60.
Master in Chancery John W. Fling Jr. of Wyoming sold the late Or lando Dunn farm and residence at public sale in Toulon. The 360 acre farm west of Bradford brought 27000 dollars about 90 dollars per acre. Floyd Dunn bought most land while Bradford residence went to Mrs. Martha Dunn for 3867 dollars.
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