Richard Henry

March 24, 1938 Davenport Times-Tribune

Reardan High School News

The junior class of Reardan high school present its annual class play April 1, 1938. It is a three-act farce comedy about a day at college.

Those in the cast are: Pat Owens, Gus Magnuson, Marcine Erdman, Cecelia Reitmeter, Loretta Mahoney, Herman Scholer, Phyllis Plaster, Freda Wegner, Howard Williams, Doris Plaster, Esther Garber, Richard Henry, Howard Evers. Those on the business staff and stage crew are: Mary Hanning, Marion McDowell, Dorothy Wegner, Maxine McKinney, Marjorie Mills, Beatrice Baur, Gus Magnuson and Pat Owens. Directed by Mr. George Anderson.

For an evening of wholesome entertainment, don't fail to see the junior play, April 1, at the Reardan grade school auditorium.

September 29, 1938 Davenport Times-Tribune

Carl Koeller and Richard Henry left Friday for Rail Canyon in Stevens county on a deer hunting trip. They returned Sunday.

June 1, 1939 Davenport Times-Tribune

Reardan Seniors to Graduate Thursday

Commencement exercises for the Reardan High School will be held on Thursday June 9, at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium, at which time a class of twenty-five seniors will receive their diplomas. The class includes: Gus Magnuson, Marvin Zwainz, Alfred Lukaszeski, Bob Snyder, Lucile Stilner, Mac Postlewaite, Wilma Clouse, Florine Schultz, Loretta Mahoney, Doris Plaster, Phyllis Plaster, Mary Hanning, Patricia Kelly, Marcine Erdman, Ester Garber, Dorothy Wegner, Freda Wegner, Keith Denson, Howard Williams, Pat Owens, Bernice Bilyeu, Howard Dial, Alice Rettkowski, Herman Scholer, Richard Henry.

• Salutatory Address "Building the Ship"--Marcine Erdman
• "Launching the Ship"--Phyllis Plaster
• Trombone solo --Marvin Zwainz
• "Manning the Ship"--Loretta Mahoney
• Piano Duet --Doris Plaster and Dorothy Wegner
• Solo --Herman Scholer
• Violin solo -- Patricia Kelly
• Valedictory address "Ships Destiny" --Gus Magnuson
• Senior girls sextet
• Presentation of class --H. P. Olson
• Presentation of diplomas --R. R. Plaster
• Benediction --Karl Ufer

July 9, 1942 Davenport Times-Tribune

Ten Leave for Induction

... including William Crespi, Edwall, Richard Calvin Henry, Reardan It was reported that Mr. Crespi, Edwall athletic coach and former Washington State college boxer, has enlisted, as he was trying to do so.

September 10, 1942 Davenport Times-Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Henry had word that their son, Richard Henry, who is with the army, was moved from Ogden, Utah to Fort Ord, California.

January 14, 1943 Davenport Times-Tribune

Private Richard Henry, who was at Fort Ord, Calif., with the amphibious engineers in the Quartermaster's Corps has been set to an undesignated place. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry.

April 1, 1943 Davenport Times-Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry had word last week that their son, Richard Henry, is somewhere in Australia.

September 16, 1943 Davenport Times-Tribune

Technician Fifth Class Harry Garber writes his parents from New Guinea that he has seen Richard Henry son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry. This is the first word that the Henry's have had of their son in several weeks. This is the second time the boys have met, for they were both stationed in Australia some months ago and happened to see each other.

November 4, 1943 Davenport Times-Tribune

Private Richard Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry, writes his parents that he has been transferred from Australia to New Guinea. This is the first direct word that they have had from their son in many weeks.

January 20, 1944 Davenport Times-Tribune

Sees Native "Sing Sing" Celebration on Christmas Day

Pvt. Richard Henry writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry, the following about how he spent Christmas: "I went to see the natives "Sing Sing," a celebration they have on Christmas day. It's like the Indian war dance, only not quite so many actions. They have lots of dancing and get wild, but the Aussies keep them down pretty well. They were painted up real pretty, at least they thought so. Their faces were blue, their chests yellow, and their grass skirts and legs rust color. They sure like bright colors.

"Well, enough of the natives, and now to tell you what we had for Christmas dinner: turkey, dressing, corn, string beans, buns, and fruit. Not bad, I say. We also got a present from the Red Cross. Mine contained a small fruit cake, candy a small box of raisins and a safety razor sharpener. Not bad, is it?" Private Henry is in New Guinea and is with the army.

February 17, 1944 Davenport Times-Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry received a letter from their son, Pvt. Charles Henry, that he has arrived safely in England. This is the first word that they have had of their son in eight weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have another son with the army in the south Pacific, Pvt. Richard Henry, who writes that he has been transferred from New Guinea to another south Pacific island.

March 1, 1945 Davenport Times-Tribune

Richard Henry, who is now in the Philippines, has been promoted to corporal.

September 27, 1945 Davenport Times-Tribune

Cpl. Richard Henry has been in a hospital for a week's rest and hopes to get home soon. He spent 32 months in the Pacific including New Guinea, New Britain, East Indies and Philippines.

December 6, 1945 Davenport Times-Tribune

Richard Henry returned home early Monday morning after receiving his honorable discharge at Fort Lewis. He served 40 months, 34 of which were in the Pacific with an amphibian unit, and has three battle stars. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Henry.