Local Thanksgiving Gatherings and Area Moves in Henry
Important affairs of the week note Thanksgiving dinners and visits by Alden Hunter and others, moves to new homes on Market street, shifts of Zenos Graves family to the cottage near Hunter Lumber, and Henry residents returning from Peoria Chicago and La Salle. The piece also covers sales, farm purchases, a public sale, and a notable death in the Trim family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Clark
Alden Hunter
Market Street
Ennis Dakin
Magnolia
Miss Sweet
the Henry Hospital
Wade Horn
Columbus
Ray Donaldson
Ottawa
Anna Bickerman
Watercott
Chicago
Richard Bowers
William Rambo
Dwight
Hart Wagleston
Peoria
Henry
Lou Willey
C. H. Willard
Roy Bauter
Charles Hubbard
Augusta Stever
la Salle
Irma Vogelsang
Ivan Barry
C. W
Henry Roth
Gardner Williams
Mr. Roth
John Kline
Mrs. Zeller
Olark Swift
Whitefield Corners
Pretty Church Wedding at St Josephs in Henry
Irma H Vogel sang and Ivan C Barry wed at Thanksgiving morning ceremony conducted by Rev Fr Brennan. Both Henry residents and public school graduates, they received warm local congratulations followed by a wedding breakfast and a celebratory reception at the bride’s mother’s home before a honeymoon trip to Putnam Sparland and a future on the nearby farm just outside town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma H. Vogelsang
Ivan C. Barry
St. Joseph’s Church
Irma H. Vogel- Bong
Henry
Anna Longman
Putnam
Harold Barry
Town
Brennan
John H. Barry
Garetta Vogelsang
First Street
Sparland
Hetty Green on Stage as Spendthrift Character
The Spendthrift at Henry Opera House stars Lola Davis in a life like Aunt Gretchen Van Zandt inspired by Hetty Green. Porter Emerson Browne’s drama presents Green’s motherly side and wealth obsession, with a Dec 6 performance under C. Primrose management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
Henry
United States
Gretchen van Zandt
Porter Hmerson Browne
Primrose
Ofering
Henry Opera House
Lola Davis
School News Recap At Henry High School
The Tuesday teachers meeting led by Miss Young featured Miss Worley reporting on the Chicago national conference. Students engaged in varied classes from physics to zoology and Tudor history while seniors hosted a banquet for Henry high boys, with 19 settings and a menu including chicken and Waldorf salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Young
Miss Worley
Chicago
Elmer Hendershot
Meadville
Keystone View Company
Grace Hartley
L. E. Harter
Truax Laboratories
North State Street
Henry High School
Cornell
Cafe
Nels Bensons
Alice Williams
Claudia Bickerman
Marion Doyle
Margaret Wallace
Irene Wallace
Mary Schubert
Minerva McKenzie
Florence King
Clara Brown
Irma Waughop
Messrs
Roy Kern
Clifford Green
Willis Aukland
Lou Klein
Otis Stevens
Louis Meier
James Wherry
Walter Bayne
Kenneth Helper
Paul Burkhart
University of Illinois
Harold Helper
Esther Hunter
Emma Mae Schwarz
Mr. Steele
Charles’ McManus
Marjorie Duke
Portieres
Freddie Joles
Burlington draw bridge at La Salle may test before year end
Word reaches Assistant Engineer J R Fuller of the Peoria war department station that the Burlington draw bridge at La Salle will be ready for use about December first. If completed and weather stays open, the government engineer may take the United States steamer Pearl to inspect the draw and give it its first test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Fuller
Peoria
Henry Volunteer Fire Company Holds 21st Annual Banquet
The Henry Fire company celebrated its 21st annual banquet in the city council room with over 100 attendees. Fire Marshal Frank Krenz presided as toastmaster as toasts songs and anecdotes filled the evening. The event honored a loyal volunteer force of over 50 members who stand ready to respond to fires without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Volunteer Fire Company
Peoria
Jeffries & Son
Pawtucket
R. L
W. P. Bush
Disosway
Henry Fire Company
Frank Krenz
Noble Lives and Noble Deeds Highlight Wo mans Club Meeting
The Wo mans club met at the Commercial club rooms on Monday afternoon December 1 led by the president. Mrs. R F Burt chaired Philanthropy with the theme Noble Lives and Noble Deeds ably handled by Mrs Paskell. Miss Florence Klein performed The Swan and received an encore. Discussions by members and guests Mrs Marshall Broaddus Mrs McGillick and Miss Klein marked an enjoyable afternoon. Secretary pro tem Mrs S O Hendrick assisted the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Commercial Club
R. F. Burt
Department of Philanthropy
Burt
Florence Klein
Marshall Broaddus
McGillick
Miss Klein
Social Purity Talk At W C T U Union Meeting
The Union Services of the W C T U met at the Christian church on Sunday evening. Despite bad weather the house was crowded. President Mrs Helper presided and opening songs were led. Rev Reichel spoke on Social Purity, urging gymnasiums, home talent plays, musical entertainments, and strong roles for mothers, praising the W C T U and the white ribbon. Benediction followed by Mrs Wilde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Helper
Wilde
Elizabeth Smith
Reichel
Mercer
Merry Xmas Ad from Arnold's Tracery and Bakery
An old fashioned holiday advertisement invites shoppers to make the store their headquarters for Christmas. It promises a surprising lot of candies and delicacies priced cheaply, wishing readers merriness and festive cheer.
Bright Orb Seen In Sky On Two Recent Days
For a brief period on two separate days a bright round orb appeared between 12 m and 1 p m in the daytime sky. Elderly residents, well acquainted with the area, say it was a celestial light long known as the sun.
Special Devotions at St Josephs for Immaculate Conception
A triduum of novena services at St Josephs church runs Friday to Sunday to honor the Immaculate Conception and close the Jubilee. Mass times begin Friday at 7 am with weekend morning services, and 7:30 pm rosary and Benediction each evening. Jubilee requires six visits, prayers, communion, and alms. Confessions nightly. Monday Dec 8 marks the feast day with 6 am and 9 am masses. Parish urges Jubilee participation before Dec 8. Thanksgiving observances at St Marys include a school program and divine services, with Sabbath school 9:45 am, worship at 11 am and 7:30 pm, and midweek prayer Thursday. Presbyterian notices cover Sunday services and prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prus X
St. Joseph’s Church
Virgin Mary
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Church
Grumble Corner
Thanksgiving Street
Uncle Sam
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
J. H. Mercer
St Mary's Church SchedulE Masses and Services
Fr M Gensler notes daily mass at 7 am with a Sunday high mass and English sermon at 7 am. Low mass and German sermon at 10 am. Sunday afternoon services at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. M. Gensler
Girton and Bush Plan Peoria Wedding at Home of Father
Miss Ethel Girton and Frank E B Bush were married on Thanksgiving Day at the home of the bride’s father John Girton 213 South Hourland Peoria Rev Williamson First Presbyterian officiated The couple will reside at 705 East Nebraska street Both have worked for Kircher Wagner company in Henry Bush long-time resident and salesman for the firm, nephew of Mr and Mrs J A Harrison Further wishes for happiness from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. A. Harrison
West Street
Helper returns home from Champaign for Thanksgiving visit
Kenneth Helper, one of the local youths, came home from Champaign for Thanksgiving dinner and spent a few days with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Helper
Champaign
Halloween In Three Rivers Spirit of Thanksgiving Reflected
Local notices mix social events travel and theater plans. Mr LaPage rents on School Street as express agent. Ladies Sodality holds a home baking sale at Barry's garage on Saturday the 18th. Mrs Kaiser and Mrs Donovan travel to Chicago for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPage
Express
School Street
Ladies’ Sodality
St. Mary’s Church
Barry’s
Theodore Kaiser
William Donovan
Chicago
R. C. Forbes
Texas
I. M. Forbes
William Peterman
May Bila
John Peterson
Peoria
Laura Williams
Morris
O'Neil
Rock Island
Henry
Marseilles
Bureau
Three Rivers
Mich
William Catherman
Princeton
Stella Hopkins
Arthur Hopkins
Tiskilwa
D. B. Pearch
C. S. Primrose
Marion Sherwood
Porter Emerson Browne
Miss Sherwood
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Harry Shorts
Iowa
Strother French
Wilson Bush
Homer Barney
Thomas Dwyer
Charles Wierman
Colorado
The
Republican
H. R. Trim
Aaron Forbush Trim
Orange
Mass
X. E. Kinkade
Hdward
Second Street
Woman's Club
St. Joseph's
Methodist Church
Kewanee
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Mercer
M. E
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