Autograph quilt presented to Rev and Mrs Burger at Presbyterian social
The Presbyterian church in Henry held a social on Tuesday evening featuring a presentation of an autograph quilt bearing 200 names. The quilt, created by Mrs Kellogg and her daughter Mrs Kinnear, honors Rev H W Burger and his wife. The event included a humorous poem, a program with music, and a presentation speech by Mrs G M Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Gordon Downey
Kenneth King
Eliza
Stevens
Maria Davis
Lincoln
Deck
Leech
Gilpin
Alice
Camp
Burt
Sarah Bulleyment
Gregory
Mollie Williams
Bro. Burger
Woman's Club Hosts Elegant Hartley Reception
The Henry Woman's club held its annual reception at Mr. and Mrs. James Hartley’s East Richard street home. A large, stylish gathering enjoyed a high quality literary and musical program featuring violin, piano, vocal ensembles, readings, and witty pieces. The event showcased social cohesion, membership outreach, and the club’s civic influence, noting the city library as a club outgrowth and the group’s upcoming 20th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woman's Club
East Richard Street
James Hartley
Hartley
Mesdames Clift
Ketchum
Halbleib
Townsend
Locke
Paskell
Miss Waughop
Judson Ong
Joe Heath
Evelyn Hartley
Hall
Woman's Club
Rebekahs Hold First Annual Assembly in I C O F Hall
The Rebekahs held the first annual assembly since reorganization with about 75 attendees including visitors from Hennepin Tiskilwa Bureau and Peoria. Miss Eva Harrison presided at 10 30 with welcome by Mrs Duchesne and response by Mrs Dora L North. Officers elected include Mrs Wesley Allen president Wenona Miss Eva Harrison treasurer Henry and others. An afternoon school of instruction by Mrs North proved profitable and state work discussed with plans for next year and refreshments followed by a social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Hennepin
Tiskilwa
Bureau
Peoria
Eva Harrison
Duchesne
Lacon
Dora L
Wenona
Henry
School of Instruction
North
Leam Hannum
Harrison
Marshall County Contest Features Declamations and Sports
The Marshall County Athletic and Literary Contest will host a county wide literary program on June 9 in the pavilion at 8 o clock featuring First and Second Class Declamations by six county schools. Music by Richmond orchestra of Lacon. County Superintendent E Frank Perry will oversee with out of county judges awarding gold and silver medals. The pavilion seats over 1000 and school colors will decorate the venue. On June 10 athletic events plus baseball take over Pavilion Park with three amphitheaters for easy viewing. The park sits beside the Illinois river. The fifth Webb Endurance motor boat race finishes Peoria to Henry, ending at Henry bridge. An evening seeing concert and dance at the Pavilion promises a big time for Henry.
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Henry
Hallfarth
Marshall County
Richmond Orchestra
Lacon
E. Frank Perry
Pavilion Park
Illinois River
Peoria-to- Henry
Henry Bridge
Pavilion
Complete Shutout by La Salle K of C Team at Pavilion Park
The Greys hosted the La Salle K of C squad and shut them out at Pavilion Park. The visitors managed only one baserunner to third as Greys dominated with pitching and defense. Ed Haines led the Greys in hits and runs scored, while Halpin blocked the visitors with strong pitching and fielding. Next Sunday Bradford brings a powerful lineup for another test.
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la Salle
Henry
Greys
Pavilion Park
Ed Haines
Halpin
Bradford
Tarantella Recital by Miss Benjamin and Pupil Standouts
May 26 recital at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Haws starting 7:30 pm features Miss Benjamin and pupils. Program includes Gypsy Maiden Duet, The Doll's Dream, Robin's Lullaby, Sleep Song, Peasant's Frolic, Twilight Song, Skylark, Bob-o-link Duet and more with performers Helen Phillips Magdalen Phillips Esther Hunter Edna Greenlee Marjorie Duke Walter Gentile and others. Two Henry banks close on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Clifford Haws
Behr Helen and
Magdalen Phillips
Oesten
Bob White
Maxim Emma May Schwarz
Lynes
Edna Greenlee
Matin Bell
Burgmuller
Hazel Schwarz
Krogmann
Mreichastritiata
Ieee Brandt
Barbara Hans
Gaynor
Armor
Kunkel Esther and
Lloyd Hunter
News of the City and Nearby Doings
Funeral of a former parishioner at Minoak with Rev R L Vivian officiating. New Jerusalem church to be wired for electric lights this week. Frank Johnson renews cement walks covering about 800 feet. Thomas McAleer returns from Rensselaer Ind to attend circuit court in Lacon. Fred Schick, now ranching in Colorado, raises sugar beets and potatoes for local and external markets. Adam Henkins reports the death of his father Adam Brown Henkins. funeral held at Putnam M, EY church. Postmaster Disosway and staff busy weighing mail for May. Depue dredging nears completion. river channel opening to boats soon. Illinois Valley Gas & Electric to string poles to Henry. Electricity expected in six weeks with 24 hour service. Louis Mutton of Canton, Master of Canton Masonic lodge, attended Riddell burial at La Prairie. East-side farmers ship cream to Chicago. sour cream is sweetened for use by creamery. David B Stockton of Chillicothe visits sick sister-in-law Elizabeth Aukland. veteran with pension, modest means, vision impairment. Visitors T W Schwartz and Edward of Champaign visit Henry. Schwartz owns 500 acres, connected to Miss Shurts of Henry. Peoria state hospital at Bartonville receives $337,536.68 more than two years ago, total appropriation now $943,636.68 versus $606,000 formerly.
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R. L. Vivian
Minoak
New Jerusalem
Frank Johnson
Thomas McAleer
Rensselaer
Ind
Lacon
Fred Schick
Colorado
Adam Henkins
Adam Brown Henkins
Putnam M, EY
Theodore Disosway
Henry
Depue
Illinois
Rock Island
Sparland
Illinois Valley Gas & Electric Co
Chillicothe
Louis Mutton
Canton
Masonic Lodge
Riddell
la Prairie
Chicago
George Reismeyer
George Haun
John Kays
Mike Sodaski
Gardner Williams
David B. Stockton
Henry Monday
Elizabeth Aukland
Dunlap
St John’s Church Announces Holy Thursday Services
St Johns Church Episcopal will hold a 7 30 p m Holy Thursday service this evening. Ascension tide services are planned next Sunday at the usual morning and evening hours with the early celebration moved to 7 30 p m.
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St. John's Church
Episcopal
Memorial union services announced at Presbyterian church
M. E. Church outlines Sabbath morning memorial union services at the Presbyterian church with a full house expected. Epworth League gathers at 7 p.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. Ladies' Aid to meet Wednesday afternoon inviting all ladies to bring needles scissors and thimbles. R S Mieritt chosen delegate to lay electoral conference in Peoria September 8 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
R. S. Mieritt
Peoria
R. L. Vivian
Memorial Services at Presbyterian Church Next Sabbath
Union service of several Protestant churches in Henry planned for 11 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. Rev H W Burger to deliver the address with a union choir. Sabbath school at 9 45, Christian Endeavor at 7, evening service at 8. Flowers welcome. All community members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Burger
Henry
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church Sees Revival Plans Grow Strong
The young ladies class was banner last Sunday with Sunday school at 9:45. Rev. Smith delivered an interesting sermon as the church joined for convention. Revivals to begin in June with H. C. Reichel improving but critical. Benj Smith filled the pulpit and inspired, as Zerby revivals loom. General committee met Friday to progress plans for June revival.
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Ben
Henry Public School Commencement 1930s Program
The Henry public school will hold commencement at the pavilion Thursday evening June 8 at 8 o'clock. The 16 graduates include 15 girls and one boy with Richmond Orchestra of Lavon providing music. Program includes invocation by Rev. F Geasler, address by Hon. J. J. W. Wayman on School and State, diploma presentations by J Hartley, and benediction by Rev. Vivian. Class list features Velma L Rowe Nellie M Coan Myra Belle Doyle Rose A Dauber Edna M Bell Bertha M Klein Inez C Brolin Olive M Huffman Jessie L Mallary Laura K Williams Mildred Wabel Florence E Hartley Leota Z Hunt Irene G Kneip Eva M Mooberry and Henry W Seitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Public School
Richmond Orchestra
Lavon
F. Geasler
Hunter and Daniels Wed in Henry Home Ceremony
Alden F. Hunter and Miss Jessie L. Daniels, schoolmates and lovers, wed at the Hunter home by Rev. H. W. Burger at 8:30 this morning under a floral arch created by Miss Josie Seitz. The couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago with brother Harold as chauffeur, plan to return to Henry to finish furnishing their home. Mrs. Amy Camnery died at Kewanee May 19, nine days after a birth, at age 40, from brain concussion. she was a former schoolteacher and M. E. church member, survived by many friends in Henry.
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Alden F. Hunter
Jessie L. Daniels
Hunter
H. W. Burger
Josie Seitz
Alden
Harold
Chicago
Henry
Amy
Harvey L. Camnery
Kewanee
Camnery
M. E. Church
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Champaign
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That County
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