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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
8
Local notices recount visits, funerals, and family events in Putnam and nearby La Prairie Center. Mentions mourners, births, and engagements, with details of church services, Red Cross meetings, and community gatherings.
Milo Routh and a group of youths spent Sunday at Starved Rock. Gertrude Bentley and two daughters visited Mrs. Frank Lidgard Tuesday afternoon. Dave Wright hosted a sister-in-law from Garfield and a sister from Arkansas. T A Runnells of Lawton and Mr and Mrsiam Brokaw of Henry spent Monday with T P Clark. Oliver Wright visited relatives at Putnam Sunday afternoon. Christman family noted with two daughters visiting town.
In Magnolia and nearby townships, Red Cross efforts expand with 167 members in Magnolia and auxiliary groups in Granville and Hennepin. Volunteers meet at the high school to sew garments as plans for a September jubilee unfold. Church services focus on “A Day of Jubiles” with talks on exhibits and community morals as Rally night builds to help with fuel and missions.
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