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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
8
Local residents report visits to Chillicothe and LaSalle, with several Bloomington and Peoria trips. Red Cross sale draws crowds and funds, highlighted by Dr. Steiner of Grinnell college giving a memorable talk. Magnolia garrisoned by Camp Fire operetta The American Girl, parsonage gatherings with Rev Young, church services planned, and Boy Scouts holding their annual meeting with key agenda items.
Putnam hosts a large Red Cross sale and program on Saturday June 8 with a community dinner and inviting neighboring towns to attend. Local families, including the Williams and Wherry households, extend hospitality while Maggie O'Brien attends Putnam high school graduation and visitors assist Mrs. Amons and her family during a trying time.
The Saturday social raised $7 for the coal fund and featured games and dancing. Sunday school attendance was 47 with $1.42 collected. last year 37 with 76 cents. Memorial services are set for next Sunday at 8 PM with Dr Cox of Bradford as speaker and LaCon quartet providing music. Children’s Day programs are planned for June 16 with several committee members named. The church plans changes to evening services to 8 PM and contemplates afternoon changes. A committee will prepare the cemetery area for next Sunday. The Boosters quilt sale raised $7 from Mr Welsh, plus numerous donors, totaling $37 with expenses to be sent to the Junior Red Cross fund.
The Putnam Christian church held a well attended dedication of its service flag with flowers, a rose covered organ, and an arch of flowers. G M Cook of LeRoy spoke on Can a Christian Go to War or Go and Still Be a Christian, arguing Christians may defend high ideals by force. The note urged support for service members and included Sabbath school and Mother’s Day services.
Wrecked routes and aging homes hit several areas while Velma Anderson and Maggie Spratt were contacted by Harry Finley on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Henry Anderson hosted her sister. Father Anderson of Princeton visited last week. Frank Rowe of Rockford stayed with Lindsey Anderson’s family from Wednesday to Monday due to storms. Putnam Christian church flags were dedicated Sunday evening with many neighbors attending. Bernice Kane visited Velma Anderson Saturday. A Florida winter return note from Mrs. T S Baldwin says she’s back in Baldwin Park, Quincy, while Captain Baldwin builds planes for the U S government. Red Cross gate at Putnam planned for June 8 with town hall dinner, ice cream stands, and business closures to support the effort. Walter Winship returned from Henry hospital, Louis Falks sighted at Henry with his brother but weak. Princeton Sunday saw many from the street seeing the boys off. Commencement is Wednesday night with three graduates Ruth O'Brien Harold Bullington Roy Christenson and new teachers for the high school. A B K club meets with Genevieve Fogerty Friday this week. William Murphy’s passing saddened neighbors Tuesday night. Genevieve Fogerty spent last week with James Bangs. A large baccalaureate service at M E church Sunday night with Rev Tilton delivering the address. Miss White Miss Huffman Prof and Mrs Ross Stevens were hosted by Mrs Sam Chesney Thursday. Hollis Childs shopped in Henry Monday afternoon. Mayme Fogerty was a Sunday night guest of Bernice Keegan. Marjoyle Chesney visited Putnam school Monday.
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