Pearl Harbor three years on from the surprise attack
As three years pass since December 7 1941, crowds recall the shock of Pearl Harbor. Early reports exaggerated losses, but a national surge of resolve followed. By autumn 1943 Japan fought to hold a widening defensive line while the United States and allies pressed forward with Midway Coral Sea and Guadalcanal victories.
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Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Germany
Italy
United States
Midway
Coral Sea
Guadalcanal
Japan
Elmwood area social notes and hospital news
Mrs Albert Gehrag and baby of Peoria spent last week with Mr and Mrs John DeVries. The Legion will hold another party Saturday night December 8. Beverley Christian spent Thanksgiving vacation from Brown's School of Business with her parents. Mrs Kester May moved from Weoria to her parents’ home. Leila A. Maher returned November 28 from St Francis hospital after appendectomy. A group gathered to surprise Mr and Mrs Joe Stenger on their 424th wedding anniversary with gifts and cards. The Christian family celebrated Thanksgiving with a pot luck turkey dinner. Several local residents and visitors listed with various hospital and home visits.
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Albert Gehrag
Baby of
Peoria
John DeVries
the Legion
Pijay Degums
Mra East
Kester May
Weoria
Mra R. D. Savage
Beverley Christian
Brown's School of Business
Karl Christians
Ralph Hall
Joe Stenger
Joe
Beasie
Rds
Messrs
and Mesdames G. M. Travis
Loren Trowbridge
Ira Porter
Len Porter
Forace Moon
Henry DeVries
Local Vocational Agriculture Advisory Council Formed
The school board approved John Shaffer, Howard Schwank, Rady Darst, Donald Best, Reed Blundy, Bud Hamilton, Hubert Oakes, Clarence Biederbeek and Harry Mulvaney to serve on a local advisory council for the vocational agriculture department. The first meeting was at the high school last Thursday. Evening sessions will discuss soil management and fertility, starting with Thursday Dec 14. Lindstey of the University of Illinois will speak on good soil practices as a follow up to the previous soil testing meeting. Regular meetings are Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p m. The council will meet next week to set topics. Contact the nearest member with questions. John Shaffer was elected chairman Howard Schick secretary. others present included Blaczford Watts and Deseey. Coffee and doughnuts served.
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Board of Education
Vocational Agricultural Department
John Shaffer
Howard Schwank
Rady Darst
Donald Best
Reed Blundy
Bud Hamilton
Hubert Oakes
Clarence Biederbeek
Harry Mulvaney
Lindstey
Sons Department
University of Illinois
Contacf
Johen Shaffer
Howard Schik
Blaczford
Watts
Deseey
Modern Miss Club to Send Clothes to Kentucky Family
The Modern Miss Club plans a holiday project to ship clothing to a Kentucky family living in a railroad station in exchange for Christmas greens. They will use holly and mistletoe to decorate a school Christmas party. New student leaders chosen for six weeks in boys PE classes.
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Williams
Dunlap
Modern Miss Club
Kentucky
Wales
Guy’s
Therese Ann-Day
Belen Sehmitt Berta Glocom
Nell White
Tiny Classifieds Open For Rentals And Sales
A scattered set of ads lists a six room house for rent, various livestock for sale including purebred Duroc animals and Poland China boars, clothing like girls coats, a request for an electric train, farm equipment including a Farmall F12, a lost fox terrier, and a semi trailer haul offering. Names include John Murdoch, Russell Bragg, Mrs Keith Cecil, John Vobiana, L. PF Barnett, Brimfield, Edwin Gilles, Monica Camp, Carl F. Schoenbein, Mabel Mott, Ells Furner, and M. R. Clark with locations around Brimfield and Peoria County.
Saint Josephs Church Mass Schedule Summary
St Josephs Church offers Mass every Sunday at 7 30 and 10 30 with Williamsfield Mass at 9 00. A service labeled atechiam occurs Saturdays at 2 15. Harrison is listed as pastor Pather Thomas.
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Williamsfield
Atechiam
Pather Thomas
Harrison
Union Church Sunday Schedule and Women’s Association Notice
Union 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 morning worship. On Thursday December 14 the Women’s Association meet at the home of Mrs D H Johnson. Program chairman Mrs R N Bragg. Social hour Mrs M W Watts. Hostesses Mesdames John Hines Kenneth Kamion R D Savage Tom Culley Bart. Give Christmas collection and 10 cent gift exchange. Tv Hargreaves pastor.
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Women's Association
D H. Johnson
R.N Bragg
M. W. Watts
John Hines
Kenneth Kamiton
R. D Savage
Tom Culiey
Bar T
Methodist Church Christmas Events And Services
The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 00 and a preaching service at 10 45 am The Sunday School plans a Christmas entertainment at the church on Christmas Eve Sunday December 24 You are cordial invite The W S C S hosts a Christmas party December 21 at Glemmie Chichester home with a covered dish lunch and gift exchange Dr J Westey Oborn minister.
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Methodist
Usta
Glemmie Chichester
J. Westey Oborn
Forgiveness over Revenge in Biblical Teachings
The piece reflects on Joseph forgiving his brothers after slavery and Jesus forgiving those who harmed him. It contrasts revenge with grace, portraying forgiveness as a higher duty and core message of the Gospel. The author urges believers to emulate this mercy, citing scripture and exhorting readers to spread forgiveness.
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Joseph
Egypt
Saintal
Jesus
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