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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
3
Sparland week notes Mrs Barker and Miss Cook in Peoria and local road workers at Walter Pride’s. Birth of Velma Louise Kincaid weighing 9½ pounds. Juniors and seniors host banquet and Bohemian school notes promise more on events. church notices urge community service and Bible studies.
An 20th century church pledges to attend every service and stay current with vital life issues. The statement emphasizes giving light and lending aid to the community.
Clyde Wood delivered corn to Henry Monday. Ed and Mrs Damm visited Frank Wunder Sunday evening. Roy Elkins family spent Sunday at Father Hayline's. Ed Klein and family visited Ernest Ely’s home. Frank Clift, a township official, made rounds among farmers. Jesse Reinbeck family visited C M Sellers Sunday. Williams, Beardsley worker, building a house near the coal office. Sparland boys hunted mushrooms nearby Saturday. Mrs Wunder worried over brother Val Hofer who has been ill six weeks. he showed slow improvement Sunday as Mr and Mrs Wunder visited.
The Camp Grove area reports numerous visits from relatives and friends over the weekend. Residents include the Fennel family from Rock Island and Mrs. Lester Reed with sister visiting in Peoria. Peter Herberger in St. Francis Hospital, and many others making trips to Peoria or Bradford.
Mrs. Frank Jones from Broadmoor visits Vandalia Illinois relatives. Roy Van Deventer and bride from West Chicago spend Sunday with his sister Mrs. George Poff. Nettie Predmore of Lawn Ridge visits sister Mrs. Clara Brill. Mrs. Louise Snyder and children of Coleta visit mother Mrs. Van Deventer. G W Bean and wife of Whitefield visit Mrs. A W Shriver. Ray Cole and family and J W Weidman of Kewanee call on Broadmoor friends. Mrs. John Charlton returns from Lombard Indiana. Mrs. Harry Lee of Buda visits Mr. and Mrs. John Poff.
An Irishman in Liverpool seeks magistrate advice after water pipes burst and hens drown. The magistrate sends him to the water company which responds to cope by “hape ducks.” A practical nurse listing follows.
William O Leary Jr visits family in Steuben while road work pushes ahead on a cement platform for truck transport. Southern tourists return home recalling fish fries and fish smacks. Edna McCall hosts Sunday guests from DePue including Barbara Soedych Angie Magagnotti and Sophie Gregory deputy post mistress. Leslie Compton and Dewey Lopeman repair a local mine on the Leslie Watkins farm aiming for soon opening. Six large motor trucks arrive as a steam shovel awaits spare. Pearson family to move to Whitefield after a recent fire. Asa Highsanger plans to rebuild his burned property without insurance. Oil prospects near Edmond lure cautious optimism as news runs thin this week.
Schuyler farmers describe clover fields infested by a worm noted two years ago for havoc. The pest, once green, now appears white and resembles a cutworm in behavior, raising crop concerns.
The Reds won a hard contest against the Blues last Sunday at Saratoga M. E. Church. A large audience attended Sunday school and church services. The Men’s Bible class presented a program featuring a chorus, a solo, and readings. Rev Kennedy preached a fine sermon and the choir sang a pretty anthem. The Primary and Junior classes plan a program next Sunday. The Ladies Aid set a May meeting with Mrs. John Carter.
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