Tornado destroys Joe Place home and local notes from 1905
A tornado Friday afternoon completely destroyed the Joe Place home as it traced a path from north of Rimwood through Southport and Oak Hill to Bert Rowcliffe's. The issue also records crop yields, livestock prices, and town events including a bus charter for a local picnic and the death of Ene Shaffer in a Florida flight incident.
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Joe Place
Rimwood
Southport
Oak Hill
Bert Rowcliffe
Leucra
Alta
American Legion Auxiliary Thank You for Old Settlers Picnic Stand
The American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude to all who contributed and helped at their food stand during the Old Settlers Picnic.
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The
American Legion
Old Settlers Picnic
Library Vacation Notice Closed All August
The library will be closed during the month of August. Patrons are advised to plan around the shutdown and to return borrowed items before the closure.
Millbrook Grange Plans Youth Activities and Mailbox Campaign
Millbrook Grange reports its youth committee led a Jr. teen party at the hall with strong turnout as part of a series of social events. The group promotes a mailbox beautifying campaign urging residents to meet postal regulations and paint or replace boxes. the community hosts hobby show preparations and sewing judging with planned displays of kitchen curtains and hot pads.
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Postal
R. Carter M. Coon
M. Maher
Slater Maher
Eptc
Grange High Announces Aug 27 Scavenger Hunt Party
Grange High School invites students to a party on August 27 with a scavenger hunt and prizes. Remember to bring photos for the event and enjoy the planned activities and awards.
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Grange High
Mitltrook Grange High School
School Registration at Laura and Millbrook Consolidated
Registration for Millbrook Consolidated Grade School will be held August 26 from 9:00 am to noon. School opens August 29. Those entering first grade are required to have a physical examination.
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Laura
Millbrook Consolidated Grade
Noop
Istard Ltd
Local Visitors and Family Updates From Peoria and Beyond
Miss Ada Saddler of Peoria spends this week with Etbel Memiler. Mike Gall of New Lennox visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Thos Pacey. Lance Arnold remains patient at Methodist hospital after surgery. Freda Saunders and Edvin with wife from Muscatine Iowa visit friends here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Clark of Jackson Michigan visit their mother Mrs J A Gl arz and other relatives. Miss Ethel Memier returns Friday from a ten day stay with Mrs Anne Memier Mary and Noth at their summer home in Bassett Wisconsin.
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Ada Saddler
Peoria
Etbel Memiler
Mike Gall
New Lennoxs
Thos. Pacey
Freda Saunders
Edvin
Muscatine, Iowa
Paul Clark
Jackson Michigan
Mra J. A. Glarz
Ethel Memier
Anne Memier
Mary and
Noth
Bassett Wis
Free Pictures Saturday Aug 20 at Dangerous Money with Charlie Coan
A schedule postcard notes a free viewing event titled Dangerous Money featuring Charlie Coan. The program runs Saturday August 20 with no admission fee announced.
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Dangerous
Charlie Coan
New Hampshire Stamp Promotes Old Man of the Mountains Motto
A letter discusses a 3 cent New Hampshire stamp bearing Live free or die and critiques taxes and federal programs. The author warns against TVA taxes and Hoover era policies, railing against socialism and price rises while urging personal freedom and political change. Written by Jo Serra.
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New New Hampshire
New Hampshire
White Mountain
TVA
Sambo
Fredom
Eking Reed
Mr Hoover
Johnsons Enjoy Long Drive Through Booneville Area
Mir and Mra D H Johnson and Wise Edna Johnson toured Miscari last week calling on genuine residents in Booneville Manigs 2.9 and Blater with Hartley Sain and Barry Ecoeha noted as former boyhood residents.
New York Family Visits Old Irinda for Greeting
Archie Edwards and his wife and two sons from New York City were greeted by residents of Old Irinda on Wednesday afternoon, marking a cordial visit and family exchange.
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Irinda
Archie Edwards
New York City
Brimfield 4 H Club Plans Monthly Party Schedule
Brimfield 4 H group Brimfield 44 held its final meeting August 10 at the high school. Members filed out as a group and agreed to host a party each month starting Sept 8 with a rener roast at Jubilee Park for members and their families. Refreshments were served.
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Grde Brimfield
Jubilee Park
French Grove Anguish Moore enjoys daily improvement and callers
French Grove residents report Angus Moore feeling better each day as several relatives and friends visit. Elizabeth Oakes travels to Chicago and LaGrange for a wedding, while other locals greet family, attend calls, and share notices of births and birthdays around Macomb and Berwick.
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Angus Moore
Elizabeth Oakes
Chicago
LaGrange
Friends
Mrs Estella Doyen 75 Dies In Peoria Home
Estella I Doyen 75 died Sunday at her sister's home 1009 Charlton Peoria She was born August 28 1879 in Limestone township daughter of Daniel and Emma Tipton Anderson She married Joseph W Doyen in Peoria August 23 1895 Funeral at Wilton Mortuary Wednesday at 1 pm with burial in Hollis township cemetery Survived by husband sister and three nephews
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Estella I. Doyen
Mra
Darrell Hamson
Charlton St
Peoria
Limestone Township
Daniel
Emma Tipton Anderson
Joseph W. Doyen
Wilton Mortuary
Hollis Township
Cemeery
Jubilee 4-H Leaders Visit Illinois State Fair
Jubilee Loyal Leaders toured the Illinois State Fairgrounds and watched horse races on a summer day. Roger Higgs and Arlen Higgs earned A plus ratings in the 4H demonstration cup test at the fairgrounds. Roger Higgs and Clarence Catton attended a first aid camp at Camp Wakonda on August 8 and 9.
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Illinois State
Fairgrounds
Roger
Arlen Higgs
Camp Wakonda
Roger Higgs
Clarence Catton
Little League Tourney Opens With Invitational Sauttie League
Laura will host an Invitational Little League Tourney from August 18 to 21 with 15 players including seven 12 year olds and eight under eleven. Games feature Laura Princeville Enlsicothe Dunlap Williamsted Brimfield Elmwood Bradford Leasers and Winners brackets. A refreshment stand will operate on grounds.
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Laura
Princeville
Enrlsicothe
Dunlap
Williamsted
Brimfield
Elmwood
Bradforn Ang
Land
Brim Seid District announces teaching staff and upgrades
Superintendent Harold Bodd released the 309 teaching roster listing Florence Heist to Virginia Doubet and others across grades plus high school departments in agriculture social sciences home economics and more. Improvements include water systems gym refinishing new equipment and readiness for September 1 opening. Dodd calls a special high school band reunion August 26 at 7 30 pm for all band members to attend with instruments.
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Igh School
Charles Cox
Kenneth Jessen
Bernaba McDonald
Home Economcs
Blaie Scanlan
Donald Johnnson
Goys
James Willams
Wayne Kesinger
Stephen Martin
Harod Dodd
Dodd
Mgh
African Violet Society Plans Falr Get-Together
The African Violet Society plans a luncheon at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria on Saturday September 17 with reservations 7.25 per plate due by September 10. The event includes a Q and A panel and is open to the public. Membership is 2 with a magazine subscription.
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Plana
Linets African Violet Society
Nra
Worma M. Bowers
Hen
Or Place
Peoria
Pere Marquette Hoel
Pemia
Mia
Ranch
Kanaas
Ilinois
Nearor
Etadys Stich
Macon
Litinois
Fphis
Memoera
Aceit
Illinoia African Violet Society
Bayes Couple To Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Bayes of Princeville mark their 40th anniversary with a reception at the Methodical Church of Princeville from 3 to 7 pm Sunday August 2. The couple wed August 23 1905 in Princeville. They have a daughter Mrs Thomas A Gillen two grandchildren John Gerald Gillen and Mrs 8 G Hucapeth and a great granddaughter Cheryl Sue Hudapeth all of Detroit Michigan.
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J. A. Bayes
Princeville
Methodical Church
KR. L Vician
Thomas A. Gillen
John Gerald Gillen
8. G. Hucapeth
Chery
Sue Hudapeth All of
Detolf
Kelech Family Picnic at Silverleaf Pavilion Aug 21
The annual Keisch Reuview will be held on August 21 at Silverleaf Pavilion near ari Basket d. over at 12 30 pm Refsta and games 7 in the afternoon. Prizes will be given.
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Silverleaf Pavilion
Ari Basket d
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Betty White
Patriga Carson Mooney of Peoria hosted Sunday bridal shower at her parents home for Betty White the bride-to-be. Guests included Bond Cady Polbemus Miriam Gragg Cramer Warlene Collins Banion and others who brought gifts for Betty needs home.
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Patriga Carson Mooney
Peoria
Mra R
Carson
Betty White
Priceds
Betty
Bond Cady Polbemus
Miriam Gragg Cramer
Warlene Collins Banion
Betty Smarts Pacey
Shirley Cuitbertson Goetze
Hiene Bennett Doering
Batty Maher Morris
Elmwood
Ing Gates
Leona Meing
Ruth Knight Josephson
Ace Wagner Shaw
Shane Schoyl Reunion Set for August at Jubilee State Park
The Shane school reunion will be held August 21 at Jubilee State Park. All former pupils and residents meet at 22:30 DSB for a picnic dinner. In case of rain, meet at Tuwa House.
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Shane
Jubilee State Park
Tuwa House
Cahill
Cahill Aistrist
Judilee State Park
Cahill School Reunion at Judilee State Park
Former Cahill and Cahill School alumni and residents will gather Monday August 22 at Judilee State Park for a picnic dinner. Local organizers invite attendees to join the reunion and share memories.
District 309 Seeks Bids for Coal Hauling
Bids for coal hauling for District 309 will be received from August 4 until midnight August 18. Correspondence should be addressed to Cnoas Hayes, Secretary.
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District 309
Cnoas T Hayes
New milk safety note on avoiding mixing old and fresh
A brief guidance warns that new milk or cream must never be mixed with old milk or cream to prevent spoilage or contamination.
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R. Hindle
Wm Robinson & Son
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Swanton, Ohio
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Vila Austria
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Methodist Hospital
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French Grove
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Paul Shaffer
Miami
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David
Macomb
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Berwick
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Will Clark
BH. D. Schlo
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Re & Shaffer
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Treshmen and Sophomorce
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Brimfield, Ilinois
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Galesburg, Ilinois
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Madison
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Ilinois
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Phong
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