Henry Town ship High School Commencement and Big Literary Meet
Henry Township High School holds commencement at the Opera House on Friday May 27 1921 with graduates Edwin Daniels Ernestine Bennett Helen Hartley Harold Daniels Mildred Ransom Grace Mallman Lolita Bell Vera Rowe Josephine Green Elizabeth Weaver Margaret Helper Zita Hofer Irene Kuss Mae Vail Viola Rowe Kenneth BH Bill Robert Burt The program features diplomas music and addresses A big literary and track meet follows with 108 athletes and 28 literary contestants from multiple schools competing for medals cups and banners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township High School
Opera House
Edwin Daniels
Ernestine Bennett
Helen Imelda Hartley
Harold F. Daniels
Mildred L. Ransom
Grace F. Mallman
Lolita L. Bell
Vera E. Rowe
Josephine W. Green
Elizabeth Weaver
Margaret Helper
Zita J. Hofer
Irene J. Kuss
Mae Vail
Viola M. Rowe
Kenneth. BH
Bill
Robert O. Burt
Henry Orchestra
M. B. van Leer
H. W. Seitz
H. C. Lumsden
Henry Mattison
Board of Education
L. R. Phillips
Louis Kraus
Louis Phillips
Benediction
M. J. Brennan
Memorial Day Services and Parade Schedule
Memorial Sunday events at the Opera House feature Henry orchestra, patriotic songs, scripture reading, and sermons by Rev. W. J. Carpenter and Rev. M. B. Van Leer with solo by Miss Barbara Haws. Memorial Day includes a 1:30 p.m. march from K P Hall to the bridge, W R C flower ceremony, Central Park prayer, and graveside decoration by American Legion soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Henry _ orchestra
America
The
Assembly
W. J. Carpenter
M. B. van Leer
Barbara Haws
Rev. Carpenter
Bridge
American Legion
Card of Thanks for Kind Help and Floral Offerings
To all those who assisted in the sickness and death of our mother sister and wife we extend sincere thanks. For the beautiful floral offerings. George Ramsey and Family A Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ramsey
A. Clark
Woman's Relief Corps to Meet Saturday May 21
The Woman's Relief Corps will convene on Saturday, May 21, at 2 30 p m sharp. President Alice B Gilpin serves as correspondente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Alice B. Gilpin
Presa Cor
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Russian Music Talk
The Woman's Club met with hostesses Mrs. Sarah Case and Mrs. Enid Case. Officers were announced for the coming year, a treasurer elected due to Miss Clara Waughop's ill health, and members praised for programs. Readings and an interpretation of Russian literature energized the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Case
Enid Case
Charlotte Sparling
Roberta Haws
Ruth Fuller
Carrie Weatherly
Dora Halbleib
Elizabeth Burt
Josephine Kern
S. May Stickel
Clara B. Waughop
Freida Klein
Nellie P. Harlin
Halbleib
Betty Frackman
Eleanor
Russia
Glinka
Tchaikovsky
Eugenia
Margaret van Leer
Pauline Pavologna
Dorothy Case
Orphan Annie
Peoria Madison Theatre to stage Haydn Creation excerpts
The Peoria Oratorio Chorus of 50 under Eugene Plowe will perform three Haydn Creation excerpts at the Madison Theatre on May 23 24 and 25. A 25 piece orchestra backs the concert which lasts about 20 minutes each show. The program also features the Paramount play The Passionate Pilgrim and regular movie prices apply with ticket limits to prevent scalping.
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Illinois
Madison Theatre
Peoria Oratorio Chorus
Eugene Plowe
Haydn
Peoria
Madison
Paramount
Samuel Merwin
Birthday Celebration for Lacon Residents at Walnut Grove
A local gathering in Walnut Grove Monday night honored F. B. Wilson and J. W. Shores as neighbors shared coffee bacon and eggs salads pickles and two birthday cakes. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Bradford Mr and Mrs Willard B King Rev and Mrs D G Davies Mr and Mrs L Allen H All en Mr and Mrs Homer Barney Albert Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and children Charles Riel and family Miss Florence Penniman and Miss Edna Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
F. BE. Wilson
J. W. Shores
Walnut Grove
Bradford
Willard B., King
D. G. Davies
H.allen
Harding Orders Open Exams for Postmasters Under Civil Service
President Harding issues an executive order changing postmaster appointments from Wilson’s competitive exams to open competitive tests when no qualified civil service nominee exists. The postmaster general will pick the top three from the exam, with incumbents serving until charged. The move aims to place the Post Office on a businesslike footing and may extend to first, second, and third class offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Civil Service
Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Congress
Christian Woman's Missionary Society May Meeting
The Henry Woman's Missionary Society met May 12 1921 at Mrs Wm Knight's home. With no president present the vice president and May chair presided. Members shared a program led by treasurer Mrs Stickel and included Victrola singing prayer Bible study and a talk on The Bible in the Philippines and Tibet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woman’s Missionary Society
Wm. Knight
Stickel
Carpenter
Walter Cook
Denver
Japan
W. C. T. U. Holds Meeting at Mrs Williams Home
A Tuesday afternoon W. C. T. U. gathering at Mrs. J A Williams with Miss Clara Waughop ill led by first vice president Mrs. Frank Johnson covered motherhood in Christian life. Mrs. Dusenberry spoke on duties of mothers with notes from Helen Hood and emphasized purity, home life, and modest dress among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williams
Frank Johnson
Clara B. Waughop
Williams
H. G. Dusenberry
M. C. Doyle
Death of William Davis reported from Dwight
William Davis died while visiting his son Elmer in Seattle and was cremated there before burial in Dwight. He was son of pioneer Robert Davis, brother to Mrs. Law and Mrs. Guyer, with much of his life spent in Livingston County. He had lived in California recently and was en route to Illinois when he passed away. More particulars pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bell
Dwight
James McAleer
L. M. Bell
William Davis
Elmer
Seattle
Washington
Robert Davis
Henry Township
W. T. Law
G. G. Guyer
California
Livingston County
Illinois
St Johns Church Schedule for Ember and Trinity Days
Fr Cooper pastor announces St Johns Church services for May 20 Ember Day 7:30 am holy communion May 22 Trinity Sunday 7:30 am and 9:45 am Sunday school 11 am holy eucharist and sermon May 26 Corpus Christi 7:30 am holy communion Also calling cards panelled and latest at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Cooper
Purity Conference Promotes Chastity For All Ages
Last Sunday Purity Conference led by Mr and Mrs B Corwin Howell of the World Purity Federation held sessions at the Christian church and M E church. Miss Eva Harrison and Miss Olive Elizabeth Smith performed before Mr Howell spoke on creation and impurity and the need to teach purity at home and in church. Mrs Howell addressed women and girls urging protection of youth and honest talk about life while warning against immodesty and illegitimate birth. Reverend Dusenberry hosted a later talk for men and boys stressing a clean life and duties of fathers and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Corwin Howell
World’s Purity Federation
The
Christian Church
Eva Harrison
Olive Elizabeth Smith
Howell l
Howell
M. E. Church
Woman's Club
Charlotte Sparling
H. G. Dusenberry
Harriet Evans
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Sowell
Henry High School Orchestra Banquet and Entertainment
The Henry high school orchestra held a banquet at the MEB church basement for the group, their parents, faculty, and old Board of Education members. H. W. Seitz coordinated a four course meal for 102 guests, followed by a Pavillon Park program including Elizabeth Weaver piano, Margaret Van Leer dramatic reading Pauline Pavlovna, and songs by H. W. Seitz, Enid Case scene from Mrs Wiggs, Frances Elizabeth Forbes, and a fleet song. The event ended with games and applause. Health Promotion Week signs appeared on South Bartonville telegraph poles asking for yard cleanliness.
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Ladies Aid
MEB
Henry High School
Old Board of Education
H. W. Seitz
Rahs
Seitz
Pavillon Park
Elizabeth Weaver
Pauline Pavlovna
Margaret van Leer
Mrs. Wigss
The
Cabbage Patch
Enid Case
Frances Elizabeth Forbes
W F M S Hosts Evening Tea at Mrs Kaifer Home
The quarterly tea of the W F M S of the M E church gathered at Mrs Theo Kaifer’s home with a large attendance. President Mrs D R Blackwell opened the meeting and Mrs Kaifer served as secretary pro tem. Members discussed missionary work in Europe Asia Africa and the Pacific with readings songs and a sketch titled The Weavers. Rev Paul L Corbitt is slated to speak next Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
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M. E. Church
Theo. Kaifer
D. R. Blackwell
Kaifer
Elizabeth Reid
S. L. Clift
G. M. Clark
Rose Reinbeck
Frank Johnson
India
China
Europe
Bulgaria
Johnson
Italy
Grenoble Hospital
France
Mary Newman
Bella Evans
Charlotte Sparling
Wilde
Wm. Wheeler
Chau
Hila Jenkins
W. R. Brokaw
Mrs. Kaiser
Lola Kaiser
Mesdames Lorimer Brokaw
S. Case
Spencer Ketchum
Perdew
Paul L. Corbin
Benj. Lutes
L. R. Phillips
Paul L. Corbitt
Presbyterian Church
Impeccable Sermons At Church Of The New Jerusalem
Rev L G Landenberger will conduct services next Lord's Day with a morning sermon on The Imputation of the Merits and Righteousness of Christ an Impossibility and an evening sermon on Baptism a Sacrament instituted by the Lord Its significance and uses Bible school at 10 am All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Landenberger
Hell
Bible School
Methodist preacher Evangto leave Henry church this year
The note invites readers to hear Evangpreach Sunday at the church then mentions a joint gathering at the Opera House that night where a high school sermon will be delivered. It ends with a call to attend and a sign off by B Van Leer.
Presbyterian Church to Welcome Rev Paul L Corbin Next Sunday
Rev Paul L Corbin will fill the pulpit as Rev H G Dusenberry attends the General Assembly at Winona Lake Ind. The service will present the talk Is Christianity Practicable or Leaves from a Missionary Note Book with an offering for the China famine fund. There will be no evening service and Corbin will fill the pulpit again on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G."dusenberry
Paul L. Corbin
General Assembly
Corbin
China Famine Fund
H. G. Dusenberry
Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
Peoria
Paul Corbin
St Marys Church Mass Times and Weekday Service
St Marys Church lists Sunday masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m. Vespers and benediction are at 2 30 p m on Sunday. Weekday mass at 8 o clock with Rev A Schauer as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Schauer
St Joseph’s Church Mass Times and Local Parish News
St Joseph’s Church schedules Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 9 30 a m with a 7 30 a m weekday service. Rev M J Brennan serves as pastor with local parishioners Mr and Mrs R S Bosley and Mrs Walter Paxson of Hennepin noted in city arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Bosley
Walter Paxson
Hennepin Ara
City
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Chillicothe
Sparland
Magnolia
Swaney
Putnam
Wash’burn
Wyoming
Lanyette and
Henry
Pavilion
Fair Grounds
Duke Bros
St. Joseph's
St. Mary’s
Barry's
Gates
Wherry’s
Dennis
Woman's Club Meeting
F. J. Harney
Louis Toemmes
Charles Dewey
Charles Vogelsang
L. Peterman
C. A. Woodfill
Wm. Peterman
George McGillick
F. Siewers
F. Peterman
Roy Miller
Tick Tock Club
John Dauber
Isaac Walton
Chautauqua
Mutual, Morgan Bureau
Christian Woman's Missionary Society
St. John's Church
South Bartonville
Church of the New Jerusalem
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Church
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