From The Files November 29 1888 Peoria and county notes
A compilation of local items reports prices for crops and livestock, mentions a Democratic paper moving to Peoria, projects by A J Jones and M Ponderl of Springfield, and notes on village finances, corn yields, building cribs, county events, and social activities. It includes references to Faye Silloway visiting Effie Onion, bazaar proceeds for St Joseph church, telephony developments, and a December 3 1808 market snapshot with grain and hog prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
A. J. Jones
M. Ponderl
Springheld
Tucker
Poe
St Joseph’s Elourch
A A Keappis
Bromfield and Elmwood Battle in 40 Minute Home Contest
A large crowd watched Bromfield and Elmwood in Brimfield gym. Elmwood defeated Bromfield 43 to 38 with Murdock scoring 15 and Reinhart 6 for Elmwood. Brimfield’s Brimhela tallied 17 points. Junior Varsity fell 26 to 16.
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Bromfield
Elmwood
Brimfield Gym
Murdock
Reinhart
Brimhela Tall
Brimfield U
We Win Brimfield Dominate Maquua Tuesday Night
We Win Brimfield built an early lead over Maquua Tuesday night and stayed ahead throughout. Maquua was held to one free throw in the first quarter as Brimfield surged to a 52 to 26 victory.
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Brimfield
Maquen
Maquua Wa
Bazaar and Bake Sale at Lezion Hall Saturday
The Lutheran Ladies Aid hold a bake sale and bazaar at Lezion Hall on Saturday. Orders for dressed chicken are taken with Mrs Chas Ukena at 65 cents per pound. Dinner served at 2:00 p.m.
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Aia
Lezion Hall
Chas Ukena
B H S Christmas Vespers at High School
The Christmas Vesper Service will be held Sunday afternoon December 19 at 3 30 p m in the high school. The program features brass and flute duets girls and senior ensembles and follows the theme of the original spirit of Christmas with peace and goodwill.
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Bethleheem
Mary Lou Carter
Mary Lou Courtright
Darlene Fussner
Migi
Little Lord Jeans
The
Living Song
Girlea
Grade School Operetta Sets Stage For Christmas Pageant
Grade school students prepare the operetta Sne Didn't Believe with elves, toys, and groups led by Doris Jana Peggy Judy Poinsetti Treia Mistletoe and Holly. The Christmas show, featuring multiple grade levels, will be performed Monday evening at 7 p m in the high school gym inviting parents and friends.
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Doris
Jana Miars
Peggy O'Toole
Judy Tucker Poinsetti
Treia
Bos Mistletoe
Holly
Gene Sollenberger
Jimmie Coulter
Gary Deiuberg
Joni Megan
David Coon
Paul Wyman
Ruaveli Caldwell Sant
Clara of the Street
Jerry Wohland
Jimmie Rogers
Dale Solenbrger
Had Nelson
Dale Coulter
Roge
Larry Dungao Giften
Jumong Jacks
Civra
Merchats—whith
Community notes from French Grove and nearby towns
Local residents report hospital hopefuls and family care as Mrs Mabel Mott may return home this week. Visitors include Jim Winter, Ralph Purcel, A R Moore and Mieavor, with events at Adams and Lawrence Catto homes and a Fat Stock Show trip to Chicago.
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Mabel Mott
A R. Moore
Leaner
McClellan- Clark
John Shaffer
Verne Shaffer
Jim Winter
Libey
Hubert Oakes
David
Garry Reed
Ralph Purcel
Peoria
A R Moore
Mieavor
Mra Moore
M A C. F. Adams
Mia Lawrence Catto
Kewanee
Dorothy Armstrong
Marilla Stiike
Georiya Sh
Lar
W & Garter
Mary Low
Bawley
Chicago
William Jr
Laura Methodist Youth Fellowship Festival Booth Wins Top Honors
Laura Methodist Youth Fellowship members attended the Fall Institute and the Laura display won the Grand Award for most points. Donations to Baby Fold at Normal reached about 50 dollars. Awards also recognized originality artistic display and largest contribution. The group will meet Wednesday at 7 00 p m for choir practice and fellowship.
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Laura Methodiant Youth Felowship
Taatiuue
Peoria
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Laura Methodist Youth
Firatia Artiste Design
Laura
Home Bureau Holds December Meeting at Mrs Lawrence Jones
December meeting of the Home Bureau met at Mrs Lawrence Jones's Tauracay home. Members voted to start a Treasury and a Penny March. Fifteen members sampled cheese and pea dishes, enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange, and planned January meeting at Mrs Sile2r's home January 66 at 1 30.
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Home Bureau
Mra
Lawrence Jones
Tauracay
Mra Collina
Mra Sile2r
Introducing New Bank Cashier at Brimfield Exchange State Bank
W. P. Starr is appointed cashier replacing Charlie Chock who resigned. Starr, formerly assistant vice president of First National Bank in Fairfield Iowa for about twenty years, moved to Galesburg and plans to settle nearby. He is married with two daughters in Chicago and Fair Geda. His wife has two sisters in Geura and Mra E Minor. Starr commutes from Galesburg while seeking a home here.
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W.P Starr
Brimfield Exchange State Bank
Charlie Chock
Starr
Furst National Bank
Fairfield
Iowa
Galesburg
Mr Starr Ia
Chicago
Im Fair
Geura
Ray Douglan
Ctinch
Riley
Bank
Weny
Thezerula F.F.A. Holds December Meeting and Initiations
Thezerula F.F.A. met December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the ag building with 28 members present. Discussion focused on the peat contest and team assignments. two teams of 17 were chosen. The contest lasts one month and the winning side earns a chili supper. After business, freshmen Gramer, T. Dunivant, Wyman, Dorne, Schmitt, R. and Kmbdall were initiated and received the bronze F.F.A. pin. A snack of donuts followed and a recreation game in the gym. Next meeting is January 5. Reporter ts. R. yvaoaddadlon
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Thezerula
FF. A
Des Cramec
Gramer
T. Dunivant
Wyman
Dorne
Schmitt
K Mbdall
Ts. R .Yvaoaddadlon
Fire Prevention Week Reflected in National Effort and Home Habits
The article recalls Fire Prevention Week observed nationally last October, praising public education on fire causes and prevention. It argues lasting impact comes from making every week a fire prevention week by simple home and business safety practices, noting trivial costs but significant gains. Also mentions local visits by Mrs 102 Goyle and Gene to Kewanee and Glen Shane’s Toulon visit to Dave Basselbacher.
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Muliana
Titanium Described as Light Silver-White Metal
Titanium is a low density metal with a silver white appearance between the colors of silver petal and stainless steel.
F H A Notes On Meeting Minutes Report
The meeting held November 18 in the Home Ec club room failed to order by the president. Roll call and minutes were read by the secretary and a treasurer report given. The degree committee explained earning a degree. Leila Hawk and Caryl Futtle discussed their trip to Kansas City for the 8A National Convention this summer. The F B A creed was repeated and the meeting adjourned.
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Mae
Roll Eail
I Nutes
Leila Hawk
Caryl Futtle
Kansas City
Dell
Bonnie Cady
Dust Of The Road presented by Theta Alpha Phi at Bradley
Bradley University honorary dramatics fraternity Theta Alpha Phi will stage Dust Of The Road a Christmas play by Kenneth Bowyer Woodman on Friday December seventeenth at eight p m at the Brimfield Methodist Church in Brimfield.
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Theta Alpha Phi
Bradley University
Kenneth Bowyer Woodman
Brimfield Methodiat Church
Benefit Concert by Accordion Band at Galva High School
The Jackson Music Studio accordion band will perform at 8:00 PM in the Galva high school gym. Under the Altar and Rosary Society, proceeds fund St Joseph's Building Fund. Musicians donate their services and tickets are expected to sell well.
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Jackson Music Studio
Galva
Acordion
Trspicea
Altar and Rosary Society
St Joseph’s Building Fund
Legion Auxiliary Plans Dec 15 Meeting with Christmas Party
The Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on December 15 at 7 p.m. A Christmas party and 25 cent gift exchange are planned. The group will also prepare Christman trays for hospitals. Dues are due and new members are welcome.
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Legion Hall
Alumni Party Plans With Potluck At BM B Gym
Alumni announce their annual party for Tuesday evening December 28 at 6 30 at the BM B gym with a potluck supper. Attendees 18 and older to bring a covered dish and their own plate cup and utensils. Committees listed include decorations coffee program and more led by Harriett Blundy Irene Gady Caroline Pacey and others. Keith Arnold urges members to attend for a memorable event benefiting the school.
The Role of Retailing in America’s Economy
The passage argues retailing employs millions, channels most disposable income, and drives price competition. It contrasts American retailing with Soviet controlled markets, noting fair pricing and accessibility as key aims, while outlining retailing as a mass distribution artery and driver of economic mass production.
Outboard Precaution Warns Against Fuel Spills
Caution advises not to spill gasoline when filling an outboard motor afloat. Even a small fuel spread in the bilge can ignite once the engine starts, risking a boat fire.
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Faye Silloway
Mss
Effie Onion
Hanna City
Gorn
Miller
St Iw
Auditorum
Gorm
Noah
Srimfield Elmwood E
Gkagas
Baba
Hanlon
Gibbds Doering
Ireton
Clanoue
Rapa
Core
Maquen Brimfield
B.h.s.christmas
Sne
Jimmie
Jerry Pillman
Tev
Dorothy
Stavie Hamilton
F.F.A
Goyle
Gene
Mr and
Mes
Glen Shane
Toulon
Dave Basselbacher
Buodaye
F.H.A. Notes
Legion Auxiliary
Joseph M. Kenny
M. D
Medical Clinic
Frederick V. Arcer
Arcer Johnson
LAW
Sth
Central National‘Brok Widg
Johlinson
Brimfield, Hlinota
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Mlinois
Ewalt's
Eldon McKown
Ilinbis
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
Karl Easland
Lov la‘ Ion
Harriett Blundy
Irene Gady
Caroline Pacey
Mary Yeast A
T Coffee
Dorothy Tennery
Jorena Jordan
Louise Wagner
Orence
Edna Kellan
Srene Hayes
Margaret
McCoy Kathryn Clunkey
Avda
Maldrea Pacey C
al Ce Boama
Horace Moon
Keith Arnold
America
Prise
Coupyrica
Gowaea
Germany
Azores
Palace Theater
ECOG
Illinois
Alleveria
Sanald Oconnor
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Fussin
Fightin
Sun-Mon-Tues
Jeanne Craine
William Holden
Peggy News and Cartoon
Victor Mature
Richard Contery
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