Illinois State Fair Week Event Schedule
The Illinois State Fair lists events from Saturday Aug 17 to Friday Aug 23 with Auto Races on Aug 18 and Governor's Day on Aug 22 plus daily Coliseum horse show free attractions and nightly fireworks. Highlights include Sacred Concert Aug 19 Children’s Day Aug 20 Springfield Day Aug 21 Veterans and Chicago Day Aug 21? and Farm Bureau Day Aug 23, plus Auto Races Aug 18.
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Springfield
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Coliseum
Mrs Johnson of Brimfield Dies After Long Life
Mrs William Johnson of Brimfield Illinois died August 5 192 age 78 years 7 months and 7 days born Elizabeth Woodrow in Withyham Sussex England March 29 1851 married William Johnson February 14 1881 then moved to America settling in Brimfield She leaves husband two children seven grandchildren and siblings in England and Brimfield The funeral was held at Zion Episcopal Church Brimfield with Rev Cope officiating and burial in Brimfield Cemetery
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Elizabeth Woodrow
Withyham
Sussex
England
Brimfield
Illinois
Groombridge
Kent
William Johnson
America
Henry Kelstadt
William Jr
Johnson
Robert
Caroline Woodrow
Amelia Catting
Mary Ann Avery
Charles
William Woodrow
John Johnson Sr
Annie Attwood
Episcopal Church
Zion Episcopal Church
Cope
St. Stephen's Church
Peoria
Jesus
Card of Thanks for kindness in bereavement
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during our time of bereavement. Wm. Johnson, Mr and Mrs Henry Kelstadt, Mr and Mrs Wm Johnson Jr.
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Wm. Johnson
Henry Kelstadt
Wm Johnson
Notable thanks from Kellogg family to friends
The Kellogg family expresses sincere gratitude to friends who offered kind help during their sorrow. Mrs Clifton Kellogg, Miss Alta M Kellogg, and Mrs Gertrude Castle extend thanks for support and sympathy shown after the bereavement.
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Clifton Kellogg
Misa Alta M. Kellogg
Gertrude Castle
Meat Markets To Close Sundays At 10 O’clock
Closing notice states that The Meat Markets will be closed Sundays at ten o’clock starting July 21. Laun Arnold. Bragg Bros.
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Laun Arnold
Bragg Bros
Brimfield Community Theatre Schedule of Pictures
Brimfield Community Theatre announces a slate of shows from August 17 to September 21. August 17 50-50 Girl August 24 Open Range August 31 Get Your Man September 6 Abies Irish Rose September 14 Pioneer Scout September 21 Big Killing.
New Teacher Certification Rules Take Effect July First
County superintendents are told SB No 113 becomes operative July 1 1929 changing examinations for supervisory high school and elementary certificates. Key shifts include added subjects in each track, required college training, and a transition to provisional certificates with no second grade elementary option after July 1. Renewal and exchange procedures will be advised in September.
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Asit
State Examining Board
Greater Peoria Fair Horses at the 1930 Fair
The Greater Peoria Fair will run August 25 through 31 with a night horse show during the week. Entries include famous country breeders and most State Fair stables, plus many renowned strings from other fairs. A speed program of harness and running races will be presented.
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Peoria
Opening of Fair Highlights Auto Races and Exhibits
The event opens Sunday August 25 with open competition automobile racing marking the fair start. A full week of displays and entertainment continues with extra night attractions. Judging of cattle poultry swine and farm products begins Tuesday August 27.
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Brimfield Elevator Company
L. G. Cady
Illinois State Fair
Fred Arber
Chas Hayes
Henry Memler
Frank Notzke
Joe Kelstadt
Addison Pacey
Brimeld Cemetery
Farwells
Thos Johnson
Alice Phillips
Bessie Johnson
Fred Johnson
Henry Johnson
Elmer Brown
Clarence Hawley
Cecil Johnson
W Zweifel
Henrietta
Florence Zweifel
Fred Zweifel
Anna
Community Theatre
Brimfield Community Theatre
Renfer
Elmwood
Greater Peoria Fair
Brimfield, Illinois
Goodrich Cavalier
Cavaliers
Goodrich
Eka
Silvertowns
Hanpine & Reinhart
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