Autumn Farm News and Weather Across Gern and Elmwood
A collage of farm notes from Gern and Elmwood tracks crop prices oats wheat butter eggs and hogs, mentions continued Brimbrook stock farm management, church renovations at St Josephs, a long-term move for H Moore family, and road conditions affecting Auto Club travel. Thanksgiving gatherings and local cook book sales appear amid cold snaps and early winter weather.
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Auto Club
Peoria County
Berrietta
J. D. Lyon
Elmwood
Legion Cautions Against Magazine Solicitors
Local Legion warns that several solicitors are selling Farm Magazines claiming Legion benefit and for Disabled Veterans. They are not representing the Legion or its beneficiaries. One solicitor named E F Johnson is identified with license number 187.669.
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Legion
E F. Johnson
Lilicense
Appreciation note from Betty Rae Harlan
Betty Rae Harlan thanks friends for the many cards and a gift received during her illness.
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Betty Rae Harlan
Railroad and milk facts appear in 1930s style stats
The article cites about 59 000 railroad passenger stations and 61 929 freight stations in the United States. It also notes an average annual milk consumption of 390 quarts per person, covering fluid milk cream butter cheese ice cream and concentrated milks.
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United States
Early North Dakota Wheat Yields Through 1947
The text notes wheat production began before North Dakota was a territory and reports 69 years of data from 1879 to 1947 with an average annual yield of 12.8 bushels. Yields of 20 bushels or more occurred in 1891 1895 and 1942.
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North Dakota
Dakota Territory
Messiah to be presented by Galesburg Community Chorus
Four noted soloists join the Galesburg Community Chorus for The Messiah in a pair of December performances at the Methodist church. Nancy Carr soprano leads the Chicago Theatre of the Air and Enchanted tour appearances, with Marcia Barson alto from New York City, and Harold Haugh tenor making a third appearance. Donat Grama bass, recently with the Pittsburgh Symphony, also performs. The 150-voice chorus, directed by Thomas W Williams of Knox College, will be accompanied by the Civic Orchestra. no admission charged. Doors open at seven.
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Gandel
Galesburg
Nancy Carr
Chicago
Chicago Theatre of the Air
Miss Carr
Marcia Barson
New York City
Knox College
Knox County
Larsen
Galenburg
Thomas W. Wiliams
Knox College Music Department
Civc
Brimfield Tops Princeville 43 42 In Turbulent opener
Brimfield held a slim halftime edge but surged in the second half to defeat Princeville 43 42 on Tuesday night. Reed Hanlon Slocum Peters WW Lanoue and Rembart led Brimfield with scattered scoring as the hosts improved to 1 0.
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Princeville
Acore Reed
Hanlon
Slocum
Peters
Lanoue
Mrs Best and Sons Travel to Chicago for Week Activities
Mrs J D Best and her sons John Gary and Noger spent the first three days of last week in Chicago. They toured Swift Packing Plant and Brock Yard acted as host at a Tuesday dinner with Mr and Mrs M W Watts. Robert Lottman visited Peoria for a week of vacation with Harold Bart Bis ei.
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John
Gary
Noger
Chicago
Swift Packing Plant
Brock Yard
M W Watts
Meredith
Lestie
Watts
Mundelerg
Robert Lottman
Peoria
Harold Bart Bisei
It Inc
Institute
Fred Freybaut
Santa
Shrine Circus
Brimfield
Belford Dies at 111 After Long Peoria Life
George W Belford died at 8 53 pm Sunday Nov 20 at his home He was born May 12 1897 in Millbrook township Peoria County He was a member of the Peoria Motorcycle Club and the American Motorcycle Association Survived by wife two daughters one sister and two grandchildren Services held at Comerford Eadasley memorial home with Rev Ossar Raymond Lowry officiating Interment Swan Lake Memorial Park Peoria Journal
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Jefferson Ave
Mr Belford
Millbrook Township
Eoria County
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Ellen McCune Belford
Elzabeth Berg Strom
Peoria Motorcycle Club
Ameriexza Motorcycle Association
Woh
Comerford-Eadasley Memorial
Ossar Raymond Lowry
Grace Presbyterian Church
Swandake Memorial Park
Peoria Journal
Gathered events and guests mark French Grove social week
Attendees at the International Fat Stock Show in Chicago and local gatherings fill a busy sequence from Monday through Thanksgiving. Guests include Mr and Mrs Sam Blust, Mr and Mrs Reed Garter, Verne Shaffer, and many Shaffer family members.
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A. Kogg
William
Barbara Smith
Sam Blust
William Garter Sa
Chicago
Verne Shaffer
Robert Carter
Harod Gelvin
Reed Garter
Tom Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
John Staffer
International Stock Show Trip Sparks Dormitory Budget
A group of boys traveled by school bus to the International Stock Show on Saturday then visited Chicago. They toured venues including a cage and a basketball game, with several attractions seen. The trip cost about $80 for the bus and each boy spent $10 to $15, staying in an $1 per bed dormitory.
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Bors
International
Frey
Chicago
Local Family Notes Among Thanksgiving Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Luthy plan Florida wintering starting Saturday at Fort Myers. Marcella Travis of Washington spends Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlee Travis. George Kelkirk visits his Los Angeles home after two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs A Neikirk. Mr and Mrs Francis Vale host Thanksgiving with Mr Sterling related to Mara Vale. Mya Eildon Buskirk and son Clifford visit. Mr and Mrs James Todd and son Jimmy of Kewanee spend Sunday with Mr J Marin and Mrs Bessie Parcel among other relatives.
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Godfrey Luthy
Florida
Fr. Myers
Marcella Travis
Washington
Charlee Travis
George Kelkirk
Tor Hs
Los Angeles
Mya
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Counties Reach Wide Network
A string of Thanksgiving visits is reported across several towns. Laura items report Mr and Mrs Wm Duffy moving to Victoria for work. Anna May Noland and Shirley Biederbeck visited their parents for the holiday. Corliss Latsere traveled to Berne to see his hospital bound mother. Carl Kroskop and daughters visited the Henry Kroskop home. Non Webster and children celebrated with Gerald Webster near Kewanee. Chas Thomas and Ray joined Mrs Kenneth McKinney’s Peoria home gathering. Patricia Laisure of Macomb and Carlings Laisure Jr of Champaign spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Merle Beamer family from Galesburg and Wilfred Bearer of Peoria joined Anna Bower. Wiley Reed and Christine and Harley Reed joined James Kemper. The Purcells, Purcell and Ransel families, plus Edson Purcell, John Ole, Bom Dunivant, Earl Meacham and family, celebrated with assorted local households. The gatherings include Mason City, Elmwood, Canton, Suony, Brimfield, and nearby farms, reflecting a broad, community-centered holiday.
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Anna May Noland
Shirley Biederbeck
Corliss Latsere
Berne
Carl Kroskop
Henry Keoskop
Thanksgiving guests gather across Maquoketa area families
Thanksgiving dinner hosts include Walter Rayfield Gene Bugland Bert Stine and Earl Stipe of Maquoketa with multiple relatives from Peoria and Oak Gill. Additional gatherings feature Earl Stipe birthday, Darret Hamilton and J A Clark households hosting visitors and local couples sharing holiday meals.
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Walter Rayfield
Gene Bugland
Bert Stine
Maquoketa
Iowa
Earl Stipe
Appiedton
Corner Stone of St. Josephs Church Blessed By Bishop
The Most Reverend Joseph H. Schlarman blessed the corner stone of St Josephs Church in a Sunday ceremony. A large crowd attended as seven visiting clergymen joined in the event and were entertained at dinner at the parish house. The brick and concrete church, costing about 100000 dollars, will replace the burned structure from May 8 1948 with a dedication hoped for Easter.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Joseph H. Schlarman
Peoria
St Joseph's Church
Schiarmap
Hecuse
Harrizon
Baster
Most Dangerous Tree Warning Urges Christmas Fire Safety
A public safety feature cites the Christmas tree as a leading fire risk and urges precautions. Use small trees, keep away from heat, rely on UL approved electric lights, avoid candles and flammable decorations, inspect cords, never leave lights on, promptly dispose of dry needles, and plan a safe holiday season.
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National
Boar of Fire
Gloria Lee Kennedy Stars In Peoria Solo Recital
Gloria Lee Kennedy of Peoria presented a solo recital at the House of Music in Peoria Sunday afternoon. She demonstrated skill on the accordion and piano. She was assisted by Virginia Lee Stickel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Sticks of Brimfield, who performed several marimba numbers.
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Gloria Lee Kennedy
Peoria
House of Music
Gloria
Alice Pacey
Virginia Lee St Ckel
Lee Sticks
Brimfield
Age of U S Presidents Averaged Just Over Fifty-One
A historical note indicates the average age of United States presidents is slightly above 51. It reflects a snapshot of presidential ages across office terms and ranks mid-century leadership.
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U. S
United States
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