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Until the 1920s, they were used for everything from wiping away tears and wiping runny noses, to being transformed into dolls, or used as a signal to a prospective suitor.

But in 1924, the Kleenex was born, and the humble handkerchief’s prominence began to fade.

Last week, collectors of handkerchiefs and buttons gathered at Twin Oaks Nursing Center in New Castle to share their collections, and stories about the once popular accessory.

About halfway down a steep grade between Defoe and Frankfort in a snaking curve of U.S. 421, foot-stomping music rings out from the Six Mile Jamboree every Saturday night until the wee hours of the next morning.

Dancers and revelers of all ages have filled the 256-seat-capacity venue to usher in 45 New Years in Henry County.

Countless meals have been served, and hundreds of musicians have electrified audiences.

In a July 28 open house, students and parents of Eminence Independent Schools will see a refurbished elementary school and gymnasium.
EIS drafted a bid, which was sent to the state, for several aspects of the renovations, including demolition. That bid was accepted.

Because of that and by investing a great deal of their own sweat equity, Superintendent Buddy Berry calculated their savings at about 40 percent.
“We did over $80,000 of work ourselves,” he said. “When you have talented folks, it goes a long, long way.”

On Friday, June 24, Henry County’s Relay for Life teams gathered at Henry County High School to celebrate and remember cancer survivors and those whose lives were cut short by the disease. Above, survivors and their families take to the track for the first lap. At right, Suzanne Nelson and Terry Heffley work on Team Dunavan’s tent site — a Candyland theme. Below, Diana Berry places a photo of Marla Young during a ceremony honoring the former Relay for Life chairwoman.