Henry Wins 11 Medals At Marshall Co Inter Scholastic Contest
The eighth annual Marshall county schools gathering in Lacon featured Henry winning 11 medals in literary and athletic events, with Lacon and other towns competing in oratory, declamation, and track. Judges and officials listed. Henry crowned for overall honors as crowds cheered and local honors were shared.
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Association of Marshall County Schools
Lacon
Henry
Howard Mellon
John Robert
Frank Bowen
George Whit
Washburn
George Knight
Clarence White
Owens
White
Frank E Owen
John E Barper
Renee Hunter
Enry
Timter
Roberts
John
Howard Mellow
F Owen
O Robinson
Knight
Hunter
Licon
H Mellow
R Creswell
R Thompson
Clark
Mellow
P Grieves
B Owen
Wiushburn
M Harrison
Harrison
W Bellows
J Robert
C May
K Noll
Noll
Ikeknight
Fr Owen
F Noll
Sennen Bene
Forrest Albert Smithson
J Tupper Henry
Henry Nellie Forbes
Ralph Hunter
Fred Noll
Oscar Clark
Melvin Harrison
Towns Hodiy
Toluca
Sparland
Temple of Fame Play Delights Fans at M B K Church
The Temple of Fame program last week featured many Bible and historical life roles with a male quartet and a cast including Mrs Laura Harrison as Queen, Miss Stella Pershing as Queen Esther, Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe and Miss Ophelia, culminating in Miss Jack’s reading and crowning as Queen of the Cabbage Patch. Strawberries and refreshments followed as fans praised the dramatic tableaux and vocal turns, while a Varna basketball game against Henry drew countywide interest for Saturday.
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Temple of Fame
M. BK
Messrs Phillips
Hacker
Keller
McCown
Laura Harrison
Charles Holmes
Edwin Kane
Jessie Mercian
Ruth Clift
L. R. Phillips
Lew Wallace
Jack
Tisklwa
Hen Hur
Naomi
Mra Keller
Robert Hunter
Ruth
Keenan
Orpha
Mra Worth McVicker
Adeline Patti Gang
Holy
Miss Jack
John MecVicker
Lacon
Varna
Henry
Henry Woman's Club Hosts Memorial Meeting and Elections
The Henry Woman's Club met May 31 to wrap the year. Mrs Clara Williams was elected president and introduced her department heads. Mr Samuel Parker of Chicago offered a patriotic paper on the “Motherhood of Washington” and the club decided to publish the sentiments.
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Chicago
G. M. Locke
Washington
Parker
Aod
Mra Monier
Dewey
T. L. Jones
Tiss Clara Williams
W. W. Dewey
J. A. Melick
J. P. Sparling
Ida Ketchum
H. F. Andrews
Averna Disasway
Henry City Park Praised for Shade and Streets
Observers laud Henry as the best shaded city in the state with ample sidewalks and fresh paint while contrasting past barren riverbank fields with current tree lined lanes. The piece notes a transformed Main Street area, a modern school, new homes, and a well kept cemetery reflecting civic sentiment.
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Henry
Main Street
Western Avenue
Richard Street
Western Ave
R. Lloyd’s
Misses J Jenkins
Samuel Camp
Henry Vogelsang
Cemetery Restoration Blossoms as the Rose
A fragment speaks of long effort to level cemetery grounds and restore beauty. Henry, cited in the piece, notes progress at the site where the work has matured from gravel to a blooming, roselike appearance.
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Henry
Gorter and Campbell Debate Church History and Unity
A letter defends Alexander Campbell against claims he founded a new church. It states Campbell never organized a denomination, only urged unity of Christians under Christ. The writer argues Campbell and his followers view the churches of Christ as universal, inviting Christians to drop party names and seek unity.
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Mr Burt
Gorter
Alexander Campbell
Church of Christ
Disciples of Christ
Campbell
Judson
Burmah
Churches of Christ
Church of Christ’ Universal
Christ
John
Martin
Republican
Matt
Richard Waughop
Henry
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