Brimfield Race Highlights Pacing Horse Billy in 2 52 Mile
At Brimbrook track a Saturday evening event tested Harry Fisher's Billy, who paced a mile in 2 52 defying the 3 15 mark. Das McKenzie attended with two running horses and Walker's bay pony, while EB Ireton demonstrated wild-horse handling. Other notes report farm goat shipments, crop prices, and local labor at the Brimfield clubhouse near Sand Point.
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Harry Fisher
Billy
Brimbrook
Das McKenzie
Catton
Johnzon
al Pisher
McKenzie
EB. Ireton
Tractors Prohibited On Oiled Arrests Order Declared
Village Board issues prohibition against tractors and any machinery with cleats or lugs on the oiled surfaces. The ordinance will be serially enforced by village authorities.
Brimfiers village speed limits to be enforced
Notice states all streets in Brimfiers will have speeding enforced under village ordinance. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour by order of the Village Board.
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Brimfiers
Library Closes for One Week in August Shutdown
The library will be closed from August 11 to August 18 for a major shutdown. Anguet ID holders have until August 20 to check out or return a book.
Band Mothers Organizing Club Meeting Planned
A meeting is set for 2 30 at the high school to organize a band mothers club. A guest from Chill Center will assist as an example of a successful club. All mothers of band pupils and others interested are urged to attend.
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Mother’s Club
High Schoo
Mother's Elnoirs
Donaldson Family Moving Here Soon
E A Donaldson, new superintendent of schools, will move to Bomfield next week. The Donaldsons will reside at John Hengdon’s address. they have two daughters, Etty, a high school senior, and Dorothy, entering her sophomore year. School opens Tuesday, September 3, with further registration details to come.
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A Donaldson
John Hengdon
Donaldson
Etty
Dorothy
Bomfield A
Brimfield 4H closes season with awards and tour
The Brimfield Girls 4H Club ends its season with a final meeting at leader Mrs Julius Shaw home on July 20. Plans were set for county achievement days July 22 and 23 at Norwood School where blue ribbon winners stood out. Marcy Frances Vaughan earned state fair foods judging, Kathryn Mohn was chosen clothing alternate, and several members won ribbons for dresses, cookies, and baked goods. About 25 members attended, elections named Shirley Shaw secretary treasurer and Maxine Carlister vice president. The season closed with a bus tour July 24 to Joliet Laundry and Brookfield Zoo, led by grateful thanks to Mrs Julius Shaw.
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Brimfield
Julius Shaw
Norwood School
Marcy Frances Vaughan
Kathryn Mohn
Our Club
Margaret Ann Maber
Betty Carter
Bertha Carter
Dorothy Mohn
Maxine Callistet
Shirley Ron Shaw
Mary Frances Vaughan
Joliet Laundry
Brookfield Zoo
Weather Report Chronicle Peoria Readings this Week
The paper details Peoria temperatures from 95 to 104 degrees this week with a brief cool spell and a rain Friday. It notes small lawn revival and mentions local incidents amid the heat including Charisse Pocter visiting Earl Mather and Bowman leaving work at Glinese Day farm as threshing continued.
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Peoria
Pew
Earl Mather
Park Bowman
Glinese Day Farm
What Is Culture What Is Culture And Who Is Cultured
A brief note on culture and intellectualism contrasting being cultured with simply knowing high art. It argues culture is love and sincere understanding rather than learned deception, urging active appreciation of music and genuine human connections.
Socials and Visits Across Peoria and Kewanee
Laura Items Mrs G P Hart and Margaret and Kelley spent Wednesday in Peoria Mrs Bert King of Toulon spent Saturday here with the Orville Kircy family James Porter and Frank Kemper were Kewanee callers Saturday morning Mr and Mrs Wilbur Symmonds and son of Peoria spent Friday evening at the Gomer Symmonds home Mr and Mrs Cecil Miller and soo drove to Peoria Sunday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs Wilbe Phillips Mr and Mrs Marcara Reinhart and daughter of Peoria spent Sunday afternoon at the Russell Porceil home Mr Clarence Catton of near West Jersey called at the Tom Miller home Sunday afternoon bringing Shirley Miller home from a viast
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Bert King
Toulon
Orville Kircy
Mrs Wilbur Symmonds and Son
Peoria
Gomer Symmonds
Cecil Miller
Soo
Wilbe
Phillips
Marcara Reinhart
Russell Porceil
Clarence Catton
Near West Jersey
Tom Miller
Shirley Miller
A Viast
Anna Seitz
Randall Smith
Canton
Dale Webster
West Jersey
Peve’s
Selen Flora
Lucille Pere
Stimetot Talala
Oklahoma
Local residents' activities noted in Galesburg area
Mrs. Claude Lorance spent a few days in Galesburg last week visiting the O. FP. Weir name. James Kemper spent Tuesday evening in Peoria with Mrs. Gora Hayward. Mrs. William Duffy was taken to St Mary's hospital in Galesburg for observation. Louis Hill and others drove to St. Louis last Sunday to attend a double header ball game.
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Claude Lorance
Galesburg
O.fp
Me. Andre
James Kemper
Peoria
Mra Gora Hayward
William Duffy
St Mary’s Hospital
Louis Hill
Lafe Reichencker
Ray Douglas
G. P Hart
Otis Bennett
St. Louis
Old Settlers Committees At Work
Committees have been appointed and plans for the Seilier’s Picnic are shaping up. Organizers urge all old timers to attend the big event scheduled for August 15 two weeks from now with fishing planned.
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Seilier
Thank You Note From Friends and Neighbors
A brief thanks to friends and about 222 neighbors for the ecards and calls. The message mentions gratitude from Robert Powers and Richard and a hospital setting referenced with unclear phrasing.
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Curetav
Iohe
Powers Robert and
Richard
Lanra 4-H Club Plans Summer Activities
The Lanra 4-H club held a meeting at the Shaffer home on Monday July 23 to plan a 2-4-H picnic at Lake Storey in Galesburg on Sunday August 4 for members, parents and friends. A club tour of inspection is scheduled for Saturday August 10. Margaret Bridson and Marjorie Miller sang a song, and refreshments were served by the committee. Reporter Bob Doubet.
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Lanra
Shaffer
Helr
Lake ‘Storey
Galesburg
Weaders
Margaret Bridson
Marjorie Miller
Brimfield 4H Club Plans Lake Stacey Picnic
Brimfield 4 H officers met at Harold Pacry s home on Monday July 272 to plan a picnic on Tuesday August 4 at Lake Stacey. A potluck with games and swimming is planned. They invite Caura 4 5 and parents to join. Attendees supply transportation dinner and table service. Harold Pacry reporter.
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Brinfield 4-H Club
Harold Pacry
Lake Stacey
Caura 4-5
4-H
French Grove Weekend Courtship and Local Visits Summary
French Grove residents shared weekend visits with families in Peoria Towanda and Elmwood. Mrs C L McClellan and others hosted callers. the Bodinus family vacationed out west. a note of illness for Mrs Clifford Lyon was reported. Community members attended gatherings at Peve’s and Oak Lawn with several local and Dallas guests. Local society notes cover a July birthday celebration and Improvement Society meeting at Louella Carter’s home with Mrs Lucila McClellan presiding and refreshments served.
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the Improvement Society
Louella Carter
Artie Forster
Bhostexs
Lucila McClellan
Johu Shaffer
Helen Renwick
Marilys
Tucker
Mrs Earl Core and Daughter Visit From Ranton
Mrs Earl Core and her daughter Barlene from Ranton are visiting this week with the former’s sister. The note indicates a family gathering and local social ties.
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Earl Core
Barlene
Ranton
Dwight Green to address gathering at 8 30 p m
An event features Dwight Green addressing a gathering at 8 30 p m. About 5 18 thousand attendees are expected. The text is a fragment describing a scheduled talk and crowd size.
Shane district notes include local visitors and visits
C A Welch of Peoria was a patient Monday. Patsy Coleene and Ilene Sennett helped Billie Leaderback Sunday. Clifford Johnson and daughters visited Henry Kellstadt’s home that week. Mr and Mrs G Bennett were visitors at Merrill Wallace’s home Sunday.
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Patsy, Coleene
Ilene Sennett
Carlet
Billie
Clifford Johnson and Daughters
Henry Kellstadt
Mrs. G Bennett
Hibbs Hibbs and Harl Kirkhart Married at Princeville
Hibbs and Harl Kirkhart were joined in marriage on Sunday afternoon July 21 at the Methodist Church in Princeville. Rev A A Rangers officiated with Bibbles and Leland Marnan as attendants. A wedding dinner followed at the groom's home and the couple left for a brief trip. They will reside in Princeville. the groom is son of Earl Hibbs and his wife, well known in the area.
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Harl Kirkhart
Harry Hibbs
A A Rangers
Princeville
Earl Hibbs
Mary Buerke Funeral Held in Penia Church
Funeral services for Mary Buerke were conducted at St. Cecilia's church in Penia on Saturday morning January 28, 1903. She was a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Catton McGrane and lived most of her life in Peoria. Mary worked as a comptometer operator at Keystone Steel and Wire Works and is survived by her parents and a brother John McGrane, all of Peoria.
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Mary Buerke
St. Cecilia's Church
Penia
Horn
Tremont
Peter and
Elizabeh Catton McGrane
Buerke
Peoria
Keystone Steel and Wire Works
John McGrane
Peoriz
Forney Family Enjoys Western Scenery and Travel
A letter from Laramie Wyoming details Chalmer and Mrs Forney traveling through July in Colorado and Utah. They visited Denver Estes Rocky Mountain parks and Salt Lake City for an organ recital and Covered Wagon Days. They saw elk and deer, rodeos, and a Brahma steer incident. They plan Yellowstone and Black Hills by week’s end while lodging remains scarce.
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Laramie
Wyoming
Chalmer Forney
Wilbur Forney
Denver
Estes
Rocky Mountain National Parks
Lerst
Deer
Royal Gorge
Susperson Bridge
Salt Lake City
the Tabernacle
Edgar Bergen
Charlie
Salt Lake
Cnme
KSL
Tetoma
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Make Democracy Work It Is Another Thing
The text argues that democracy depends on translating efforts into action and freeing American genius from political shackles. It urges the nation to embrace democratic work and confidence in the American capacity to produce despite crises.
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Domin
America
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Brimfida
Helmfield Township
Avery Farm
Art Keefer
E. L
Howara
Marie Gtrieder
Gladys Aliwelt
Ektnel
Edna Carlson
Willia
Raymond Kingdon
Mary Church
Blundy
Mabel Clark
Verna Wiley
Meadeline Burt
Ira Martin
B. O Tucker
L G Cady
Herman Mewler
C. N Joanson
George Mulvaney
G-L. Dunne
R. K. Bort
H. &. Chichester
Brimfield Club
Sand Point
Fully
Gorn
Keith Savage
Charica Carson
Garson
Versa
Village Board
Ender
Band Mothers Organizing Club
Mronaldson
Arther
al Activities
Reporert, Bertha Carter
Weather Report
East
Plato
Shakespeare
Emerson
Raphael
Hotricelli
Gauguis
Manet
Wagner
Tristan
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Cullare
Laura
G P Hart
Margaret and Kelley
James Porter
Frank Kemper
Lems
Old Settlers
Lawa
Bob Doubet
Harold Paccy
Detta Lou Shaffer
C. L. McClellan
Will Clark
John Clark
Francis Bodinus
West
Cliford Lyon
Roscoe Loyna
Oak Lawn
Rev
T. L. Rucebone
Jennie Barrett
Joe Wreoff
Josephine
Robab
Verve Shaffer
Willa Paape
Daughters
Dallas, Texas
W. &. Smith
Richard Whittaker
Elmwood
Robert Carter
Harold Gelvin
Joe Reed
Peter Custr
Leo McKown
Bernice Collins
Towanda
Mra Clyde Bateman
Harry Bateman
Shane
C. A. Welch
Peora Business
Kirkhart
Fivene Bibbles
Leland Marnan
Grrom
Forney
Cheyenne
Wilkie
Res Pacene
Fice
R. B. Roberts
J.E. Welsh, M. D
Brimheld
Ithnote
W. E. Nolting
Elmwood Iinois
Frederick V. Arber
George W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Peoria, DL
Brimfield, Iiness
Gohnnon
Illinoia
W.H. Herring
Fussner Jewelry & Radio
Walter Pacey
Bondi
Uitnotm
G.robinsos Ann Sothers
Bumphrey Bogart
Brother Orchid
Atron
Irene Donne
Cary Grant
Sandolph Scott
Jean Muir
Robert Cummings
Billie Burke
la Costa
Zorina
Richard Green
Peter Lorre
Joan Crawford
Susan
God
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