Whitten Builds Farm Residence and August Rail News
In The Files for August 3 1888 Whitten is building a residence on his farm northwest of town. About 300 men are working on the railroad and a Santa Fe town exists. County fair plans include signs for the Wrench Grove Fair Association and a Gen Gamaphone entertainment at Congregational Church Friday night August 9 with Rev Aten and Fred Paul speaking.
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Wa Whitten
Laura
Santa Fe
Gamaphone Entertainment
Congregational Church
Many Old Timers Expected For Picnic In Brimfield
Brimfield prepares for a three day Old Settler’s Picnic sponsored by the American Legion with home talent acts. Elmwood band performs at 7 30 PM and Friday features Whitey the Magician and Jackson Binteruiners from Galva. Kewanee V F Accordion Band performs on Saturday. The Burkart Carnival offers rides and concessions with free rides Thursday morning and Legion and church refreshment stands serving fried chicken plates and hot dogs.
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Brimfield
American Legion
Old Settler’s
Elmwood
The
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
We Waderet
Everett Howe Now In Osaka Japan
Pvt Everett Howe serves with the Osaka Military Government Team in Osaka as a truck driver. He joined the service in 1944 and trained at Camp Lee Virginia. He sailed to Japan in December 1946 and was assigned to the 217th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, in Osaka with postings in Otsu Honshu. His father, Lloyd Howe, lives in Brimfield.
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Osaka
Japan
Osaka Prefectral
Pat Howe
Peoria
Camp Lee
Virginia
217Th Infantry Regiment
Otsu Honshu
36Th Infantry Regiment
Post Revice
Local Families Visit and Travel Notes Across Regions
Mr and Mrs Donald Muller left Friday for a Minnesota fishing trip. Mrs Don Webster and children attended the Leigh reunion at Glen Oak Park. Mr and Mrs Bob Duniscot and Mrs Bam Dunivant of Peoria called on friends. Wallace Philips and children visit relatives in Kentucky. John Cole and children take a trip through the southern states. Waura Royal Neighbors met at Mrs Uydin Purcell’s home. Mrs Clarence Biederbeck returned from a two week visit with her sister in Poughkeepsie New York. Walter Spellman and two sons from Galesburg visited the Barnes family. Mrs Barry Schuyler and children return to View Minn after visiting Mille relatives. Earl Tucker and two children of Withamefield and Harry Tucker of Evanston called on Wiley Reed Saturday. Della Beach of Peoria and James Xzmper left for Detroit Michigan to visit Myrtle Rowe and Paul Kempter.
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Fir
Don Webster
Leigh
Glen Oak Park
Bob Duniscot
Bam Dunivant
Peoria
Friends
Barry Schuyler
the View, Minn
Mille
Earl Tucker
Withamefield
Harry Tucker
Hvanaton
Wiley Reed
Della Beach
James Xzmper
Myrtle Rowe
Paul Kempter
Detroit
Mich
Local Visit Notes From Knox County Fair Week
Mrs Dick Armstrong cared for her hospitalized sister at 10 Galesburg last week. Visitors to Clyde Carte home included Mrs Holland Learned and Rosita, Mr and Mrs Walfred Lyons and family. Cattle and hog shows featured Kellogg with Duroc Jersey pigs and William Carter with Shorthorn cattle.
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Dick Armstrong
Galesburg
Haliand Learned
Rosita
Walfred Lyons
Clyde Carte
Knox Co
Ace
Kellogg
Duroc Jersey Boys
Wm Carter
John C Whittaker Funeral Services Held in Laura
Funeral services for John C. Whittaker were held at Laura Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Warper reading the prayer and scripture and Rev. A H Dickerson delivering the sermon. Rudolph Savage, with Mildred Pacey, sang two numbers. Casketbearers included Ed Kalb Dan Kuntz Willis Tolley Martie Koglund Rudy Pople and G R Games. Burial followed in Princeville cemetery. Whittaker was fatally injured when his car was struck by a truck near Laura. He died in Kewanee hospital after regaining consciousness. Born May 25 1874 near Bromfield he farmed near Laura. He married Myrtie O Hardy July 9 1903 and had one son John Mardy Whittaker of Laura. He is survived by his wife a son two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews.
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John Whittaker
Laura Methodist Church
Charles Warper
A. H. Dickerson
Hamilton
Rudolph Savage
Mildred Pacey
Ed Kalb
Dan Kuntz
Willis Tolley
Laura
Martie Koglund
Rudy Pople
G R Games
Victoria
Princeville Cemetery
Mr Whittaker
Kewanee
John Case Whittaker
Bromfield
Richard
Hannah Whittaker
John Mardy Whittaker
Aue
Marcella Lee Paul Hardy
Riberta Ione Whittaker
Sam Whittaker
Andrew
Srimfield
4 H Day Camp Opens for All Girls and Boys
All 4 H members and girls invited to day camp on August 18 with Mrs Bert Slocum listed as Mrs Karte Collins in the notice.
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Bert Slocum
Mra Karte Collins
Britain moves to universal medical care plan opposition grows
A Newsweek quoted doctor criticizes a compulsory federal health insurance scheme proposed in England arguing it will lower medical standards. Supporters cite dire need and cost projections up to six billion pounds yearly while voluntary plans already cover tens of millions and avoid politicizing medicine.
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Britain
Medical Pofession Newsweek
England
School Registration Dates Announced for Brimfield District
Registration for grades seven to twelve at the Brimfeid Unit District No 309 high school is set for August 16 and 17 from 9:09 to 3:00. First graders register on August 23 to tour facilities and meet teachers. Grades two through six use regular county books. no registration. Books available at Peoria bookstores with a list of titles. Health examinations required for grades one five and nine before August 30. family physicians typically have the blanks.
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Brimfeid
Peoria
Hana
Soft Ball Tonight Peoria Cu All Stars and Jace na Billa
Peoria Cu hosts a soft ball event tonight August 12 featuring the All Stars and Jace na Billa. Fans are invited to watch the players compete at the local field.
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Peoria Cu
All Stara
Jace Na Billa
Local social notices from Peoria to Toulon in May events
Donna Clark visited with grandparents in Peoria Monday night while the Cecil Miller family dined with the Wilbert Phillips family. George Reed and Edith attended John Whittaker's funeral in Keokuk, then stayed with relatives. A group planned a west coast drive, and wedding guests from Oak Bark joined Mary Waterer and Nelson Murefoot in Princeville at St Mary of the Woods. Joyce Carter and Margaretta Carter helped with a musical program at Pere Marquette Hotel amid park movie night plans.
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Chiriie Bena
Cecil Miller
Wilbert Phillips
Peoria
George Reed
Daughlter
Edith
Keokuk
Iowa
John Whittaker
Lester Kingdon
Ralph
Frank
Frank Slayton
Oregon
Merry Slandy
Joan Hines
Walter Hines
Mary Waaterer
Nelson Murefoot
Princeville
St Mary of the Woods
Joyce
Jane Carter
Toulon
Margaretta Carter
Manx
Pere Marquette Hotel
Mrs Sassepers
Robah Wycoff
Rolland
Coon Family Trip Near Quivacy Ended at Home Visit
Mr and Mrs Merle Coon with children drove near Quivcy last Sunday to bring home Mary Ann and Nancy Lou who had stayed with Mr Goon's sister Mrs Ancil Lienly and family.
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Merle Coon
Quivcy
Mary Ann
Nancy Lou
Goon
Ancil Lienly
Many New Stamps Issued This Year
The Postmaster General announces a slate of new postage stamps planned for the remainder of the year. Listed are designs including War of 1812 anniversaries, notable figures, observatories, and regional themes with scheduled release dates from July to December across cities like New York Washington D C Frederickmd and Savannah.
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New York
William Allen Waite
Imperia
Kaas
Ola Settlers Visit From Whittier Calif
Mr and Mrs Paymond Kingdon arrived Saturday from Whittier California and are visiting Ola settlers one week from today on Thursday August 14.
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Ola
Paymond Kingdon
Whittier Calif
Itindis
Altar and Rosary Society Meeting Notice
The Altar and Rosary Society will meet at the Legion Hall on August 12 at 7 oclock. Due to Old Settlers coming August 19 the meeting is held a week early. Ladies should bring war relief clothing for shipment in late August.
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Altar and Rosary Society
Legion Hall
Church Members Thank Donors For Ves Electric Organe
The Lutheran Church expresses appreciation to all who aided the ves electric organ purchase and the dedicatory service. Special thanks to Mrs H Cady Rolland Cady and Clifton Cady for providing special music on the occasion.
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Lutheran @Church
Ves Electric Olgae
Mra H
Cady Rolland Cady
Cliffore Cady
Library Closed In August
Library services pause in August with the facility closed to patrons. The notice notes a shutdown period in the town library corner, affecting borrowers and program schedules.
Philadelphia Contributionship Building and Franklin’s Fire Insurance
The Philadelphia Contributionship on 4th Street, built in 1836, stands as Franklin’s legacy in fire insurance. Founded in 1752 by Franklin and others, it is the nation’s oldest fire insurance company. A 1752 notice in the Pennsylvania Gazette invited subscriptions at the city courthouse, with twelve directors and a treasurer to be elected on April 13. Franklin’s policies were Nos. 19 and 20.
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4Th Street
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
United States
Pennsylvania
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