Memorial Day Exercises Recall Civil War Heroes
On Memorial Day a civic program honored fallen soldiers with prayers, songs, and an oration recalling Lincoln and Civil War heroes. The crowd heard a Gettysburg address excerpt, watched wreaths laid on graves, and observed taps as musicians closed the event in a solemn tribute.
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30th Commencement Honors Henry Public School Grads
Eighteen graduates marked Henry public school's 30th commencement on May 31, 1907. Four boys and fourteen girls received diplomas after twelve years of study. The event featured music, vocal and instrumental performances, and speeches by faculty, families, and honored guests in the opera house.
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Education Address Inspires Bohemian Village Graduates
A Bohemia high school assembly featured a keynote by a noted educator stressing practical history, industry and civic duty. He warned of immigration, labor, and moral apathy while urging high ideals and independent thought to guide the nation and its youth.
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