Ray F. Henry came to Medicine Lodge in 1946, employed by the Medicine
     Lodge high school, to teach and assist the football coach. He was born
     in Oklahoma, near Kiowa, on a farm which was homesteaded by his grand-
     father Henry. Ray attended school in Kiowa, then Southwestern College
     at Winfield, and received his degree in 1939. Following his graduation,
     he assisted the football coach at Southwestern College for two years.
     During World War II, he was employed by Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, then
     served three years in the Navy and was stationed in New Orleans.
       Ray's parents were Mary E. and John Frank Henry who were living in
     Oklahoma at the time of his birth, but lived most of their lives in Kiowa.
     The family consisted of W.E. Henry, Arthur C. Henry (now deceased), and
     Ray.
       In 1948 Ray was married to Faribe Warren of Medicine, and their daughters
     are Hannah and Cora. Hannah attended school in Medicine Lodge, was graduated
     from Fort Hays State University in 1977, and married William K. Watson, Jr.,
     Hays, Kansas, where they reside. Cora also attended school in Medicine Lodge, 
     then was graduated from Emporia State University in 1979 and is now a medical
     technology student at Topeka.
       Ray retired from teaching at Medicine Lodge High School after thirty years.
     During his teaching career, he served as football coach, and for many years,
     a gymnastic coach, during which time many boys were able to receive statewide
     achievement, either in addition to the major sports or entirely as a gymnast.
     Ray also taught driver training and physical education, as well as serving as
     the athletic director at the time of his retirement. He received the honor of
     having been elected into the Kansas State High School Activities Association
     Hall of Fame.
       Faribe Henry was born and reared in Barber County and attended school in
     Medicine Lodge, New Mexico State University, and Wichita University, after
     which she taught school for a few years. At present she is employed by the 
     school district as secretary at the Intermediate school.
       The Ray Henry family enjoy their home in Medicine Lodge and have been active
     in various organizations in addition to many activities during the years of
     association with the schools. They are all members of the Christian Church.
       Ray and his brothers have been partners in the operation of their farm. The
     land is in the third generation Henry family.
       Following Ray's retirement from teaching, he has been associated with his
     brother, W.E. Henry, in the Frazier-Henry Insurance Agency in Kiowa.
                 
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 225