Brimfield locals plan Aug 26 courthouse event in Peoria
From The Files reports Aug 18 1882 details E Rynearson family moving to Peoria A W Marshall renting farm Geelidge and Pacey purchasing a new delivery wagon. Also notes Brimfield roller mills event Aug 26 at Peoria courthouse and farm yield figures including corn oats wheat butter eggs hogs across township.
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Geelidge and
Pacey
Brimfield Roller Mills
Peoria
St. Joseph’s Parish
Chicago
Northrup-Lober wedding at First Methodist Church
Miss Geraldine Louie Northrup and Edward Leber exchanged marriage vows at First Methodist Church on Saturday evening August 9. The ceremony featured white tapers and music by local musicians. Guests included family members from Brimfield, Cicero, Springfield and nearby towns. After a reception in Parish Hall the couple planned a northern Wisconsin trip and will reside at 412 Walnut Street. The bride is a graduate of Cicero high school and college, while the groom taught and coached at Brimeth and Collinsville schools.
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Tiffany
First Methodist Church
Geraldine Louie Lorthrup
Shelby &. Northrup
Bale
Edward Leber
Cisena Park
Wrecocsin
Sire Loberta
Caillico
Illinois State Normal
Illinois Wesleyan University
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Cresecent Electric Supply Co
Keoria
Appreciation for hospital gifts to Mrs Robert Hammerle
Mrs Robert Hammerle expresses gratitude for the many cards and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home, sincerely thanking friends for their kindness and support.
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Aince
Robert Hammerle
Farewell family dinner near Kickapoo for Janet Gensler
A family dinner at the Martin Gensler home in Kickapoo Sunday gathered Edwin Gilles and family Monica O Toole and family Joe Nauman and family Paul Gilles and family Edward Gilles and family Carl Kirchgessmer and family Peoria for a farewell to Janet Gensler who leaves soon to resume studies at Prairie du Chien.
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Martin Gensler
Kickapoo
Edwin Gilles
Monica
John Otoole
Joe Nauman
Paul Gilles
Brimfield
Eoward Gilles
Famlly
Mickapoo
Carl Kirchgessmer
Peoria
Janet Gensler
Prairie du Ghein
Old Settlers Celebration Echoes in Metamora
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mauman Mary Dariese and Gayle joined the Metamora Saturday Old Settler’s event. Also present were Joar Mauman and Sally Gilles visiting relatives in Low Poier and Metamora.
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Joseph Mauman
Mary Dariese
Gayle
Metamora
Joar Mauman
Sally Gilles
Low Poier
Hearing on tentative budget for Peoria district 309
Notice from School District 309 Peoria County Illinois announcing a tentative budget on file for public inspection at Kenneth Hamiltons home starting August 11 1952. A public hearing will be held September 16 1952 at Brimfield High School. Released by Board Secretary Kenneth Hamilton.
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Board of Education
Peoria
Jilinois
Eaid
Kenneth Mamilton
Kenneth Gamilton
Ice
Saia
Brimfield High School
Die Celct
Peoria Strate
Illinois
Kenneth Hamilton
Elmwood area social notes hint at busy week
French Grove attended Princeville events last week as residents joined homecoming and family visits. Elmwood clubs hosted meetings while multiple families vacationed at Otter Tail and State Fair, with numerous gatherings and guests from Yates, Utica, and nearby towns.
Obituary: Robert J Penn 80 lifelong Peoria County resident
Robert J Penn 80 of Oak Bin a retired farmer and lifelong Peoria County resident died at 4 35 pm Friday after five months illness and three weeks of rapid decline He was born September 26 1871 in Kichae township son of Solomon and Aua Quick Penn He married Birgie o Bower February 12 1896 and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year Surviving are his wife a daughter Minnie Martsius Elmwood three sons Lowell Lawrence and Wareerenn all Oak Hill three sisters Mre Maury Whites Hanna City Mra Martha Shyrock Pekin and Mrs Nellin Swords Peoria Funeral services were held Monday at the Patterson funeral home Elmwood with Rev Mr Stenfeldt Brimfield Methodist church officiating Burial was in Brimfield cemetery
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Robert John Penn
Oak bin
Peoria County
Oak Mill
Kichae Township
Solomon
Aua
Quick Penn
Birgie O Bower
Mra
Minnie Martsius
Elmwood
Lowell
Lawrence and
Wareerenn
Oak Hill
Mre
Maury Whites
Hanna City
Martha Shyrock
Pekin
Nellin Swords
Peoria
Patterson Funeral Home
Stenfeldt
Brimfield
Card of Thanks for Mara Penn Death Sympathy
A local card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy, flowers, and cards during illness and after the death of Mara Robert Penn. Names include Mr and Mrs Lowell Penn, Mr and Mrs George Martzlut, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Penn, and Mr and Mrs Warner Penn.
Open House Held for Sr. Mary Pietra in Kickapo
Open house will be held for Sr. Mary Pietra at the home of her father Mr Elmer Pratt in Kickapo Sunday August 24 from 2 to 1 Po. Pietra will be remembered by her school mates and friends and Lorraine Pratt who attended high school here.
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Mary Pietra
Elmer Pratt
Kickapo
Sr Pietra
Lorraine Pratt
Central Transfer Drivers Win Placing in Rodeo Events
Willis Brown of Galesburg won first in the straight track at the rodeo day. Stuart Montgomery of Peoria finished third in the single axle semi trailer class, Elmer Corney of Brimfield took third in tandem-axle, and Orville King placed sixth in tandem axle. Dee drives for Knox Motor Service Peoria. transfer
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Willis
Tiny) Brown
Galesburg
Central Transfer Company
Sean Day
Brown
Stuart Montgomery
Peoria
Elmer Corney
Brimfield
Orville King
Dee
Knox Motor Service
Second Precinct Republicans Organize Meeting At Weicser Home
An organization meeting for the Second Precinct of Srimfeld Township was held at Willard J Weicser's home to form a Republican Club and plan a later primary in Brimfield. Members include Willard J Weidner Stella Kelsey Jun Aarding Floyd Wyman Clarence Ekena Edith Atten Gail Emer. Membership is free to any voter wishing to join.
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Willard J. Weicser
Srimfeld
Araly
Brimfield
Willard J Weidner
Stella Kelsey Fom Paces
Jun Aarding
Floyd Wyman
Clarence Ekena
Edith
Gail Emer
Free Movies Show At Old Settler Night In Pembia
An old settler event offers free movies on Saturday night with a pirate theme. Ang 24, Ma and Pa Kertie appear in Pembia alongside Fussieg and Pight for the entertainment program.
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Ang
Pa Kertie
Pembia
Fussieg
Pight
David Cady Receives Wings and Commission
David Cady received his pilot wings and commission at Webb Air Force Base on Saturday. Col Waitz presented him with a carved cigarette case after the ceremony attended by 49 other young airmen. Mr and Mrs Zwieerman and family and Dr W A Zwieerman were among the visitors from Cedrana.
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Col Wa —Itz
David % Cady
Cacet
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