Corn and Weather Notes From Small-Town Ledger Dates
From The Files entries show dates from 1894 to 1934 with crop prices for corn oats wheat butter eggs and hogs and local notes on events such as Coons at Kickapoo bottoms teachers moving to new parsonage a snow storm a zero reading and a 4 to 0 Brimfield victory. Brimfield beats Yates City with Tom Pallmer scoring. Jack Reed listed as a machine corn picker.
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Charles
Ross Rusk
Lexington
Ohio
G. W. Scott
Brimfield
Yates City
Tom Pallmer
Jack Reed
New Contributors Add to Zion Church Fund Totaling 3800
Contributions toward the work of the little stone church were reported since the last update by Mr Tutty. Donations include 500 from D. H. Johnson of Brimfield, 1000 from EB Wilson of Peoria and J L Ingale of Princeville, 100 from Elizabeth Bourland Hecker of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and gifts from Earl L. Luthy of Drexel Hill Pa and John Johnson of Jubilee Township.
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Little Stone Church
Mr Tutty
D. H. Johnson
Brimfield
Earl L. Luthy
Drexel Hill
John &. Johnson
Jubilee Township
Tee EB. Wilson
Peoria
J. L. Iogale
Princeville
Elizabeth Bourland Hecker
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Local High Bowlers Triumph and Holiday Break Planned
Our basketball team defeated Billtown Friday night and schedules a Tuesday game at Yate City. Friday hosts Chillicothe at home with strong crowd support expected. Freshmen plan a Christmas party December 22 for upperclassmen and staff. School closes December 22 for holidays and returns January 2, 1945. Donald Maher traveled to Chicago last Tuesday for his service exam. We have been fortunate not to lose players to service yet, unlike some schools.
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Yate City
Chillicothe
Donald Maher
Chiago
Snow drifts halt highways in district and two towns
A heavy snow blanketed the district from Sunday through Monday with six inch depths and strong winds. Drifts reached six to seven feet near Galesburg and Abingdon. An Oakill Elmwood highway rescue failed when a snow plow slid into a ditch, tests traffic as passengers transferred to another bus. By Tuesday crews reported roads under control despite remaining blockages.
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Galesburg
Abingdon
Oakill-Elmwood
Brimfield
Ideal Size Towns Need Space for Life and Community
Aims describe a town large enough for farmers to park, families to have yards, dogs to roam, trees along streets, and neighbors to greet each other. It argues a town must be big enough to support natural living, socializing, and celebrating births, victories, and funerals, highlighting the value of human scale.
Grade School News Brightens Week at Local School
Mr Mulvaney was taken to hospital Monday night and is hoped to return soon. Mrs Barry Mulvancey will cover in his absence. Seventh and eighth graders sent him postcards on Thursday. Junior Red Cross sent Christmas decorations to Mayo Hospital in Galesburg last week. Third and fourth grades are making scrapbooks. Grade school basketball team beat Chili 23 19. cheerleaders praised. Team also defeated sophomore bars 21 3.
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Mr Mulvaney
Barry Mulvancey
Red Cross
Mayo Hospital
Galesburg
Chili
Lutheran Bazaar and Bake Sale Planned for December 16
The Lutheran Ladies Aid announces its annual Bazaar and Bake Sale at Cecil's Building on December 16. Coffee and pie will be served from 11 o'clock, with the Bazaar and Bake Sale starting at 2 o'clock. Home made candy will be available, and an oven roasted chicken dinner can be ordered by calling Mrs Charlés kena.
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Luther O Ladies Aid
Cecil’s
Charlés Kena
Laura Items G P Wart Taken To St Francis Hospital
Laura notes list local residents with hospital updates and visits. G P Wart was taken to St Francis hospital Monday for treatment. Mra Pred Jones is in Elm Haven hospital for observation. Several local families are noted visiting or hosting over the weekend and upcoming events.
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G P Wart
St. Francis Hospital
Mra
Pred Jones Ia
Elm Haven Hospital
Elmwood
French Grove Mra W B Clark Visits Peoria Saturday
Mrs W B Clark accompanied Mrs Jessie Carter and Margaretta to Peoria on Saturday. Mrs Lulu Eldert of Yates City is visiting at the home of her brother Peter Custer.
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Mra
W. B. Clark
Jessie Carter
Margaretta
Peoria
Mra Lulu Eldert
Yates City
Peter Custer
Red Cross Acknowledges Local Branch Efforts and Donations
The Red Cross branch reports finishing all surgical dressings on hand and in two months, one day a week, 2894 dressings were made. Seventeen ladies logged over 60 hours earning the large Red Cross badge, two exceeded 130 hours earning the volunteer pin. Names of ten blood donors sent to Peoria. The Modern Miss Club made 260 nut cups for hospitals this Christmas, while the 4th grade pupils craft scrap books for service men in hospitals.
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Red Cross
Tvo
Peoria
Miss Club
Blood Donors May Register Through War Council
The Nunols War Council cooperates in a broad blood donation drive to be held in January at the Mobile Blood Bank. Donors may register with Mrs J A Welah if already registered with the Red Cross, and registration should be completed this week.
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Nunols War Council
Tait
Donnra
J &. Welah
Mrs Nora Smith-Balcom Rites Held At Prince Grove
Mrs Nora Smith-Balcom daughter of James Blaney Smith and Eleanor Oakes Smith was born at Prince Grove Presbyterian parsonage and died December 9 1944 in Ot Lowi aged 77. She married Eyverett Saioo in 1887. Survived by daughter and sons in law, brother Rev William Sryaou Oud, and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev W Reed at two o clock Monday December 11 in the French Grove cemetery with pallbearers Loterment and others. Mary Lou and Wharlene Kingdon of Whittier Catal are expected home for a two week visit with Chas Kingdon parents.
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Nora Smith Ballcom
James Blaney Smith
Eleanorryson Oakes Smith
Prince Grove Presbyterian
Lowi
Odemulial Sda
Rev Wien Reed
BO Ly
Mary Lou
Wuharlene Kingdon
Whittier
Catal
Morong
Die
Dirs
Chas. Kingdon
Unclear London Demonstrations and War Bond Appeal
A fragmented Washington style note urges support for war bonds amid unemployment worries. It contrasts consumer overbuying with saving, urging both men and women to invest bulging paychecks in bonds for independence and security.
Obituary of Thomas A McCoy from Jubilee area
Thomas A McCoy longtime Jubilee and Rosefield resident died Saturday at his Oak Hill home after a heart attack. Born July 16, 1865 to John R and Bitty Ann Edgetown McCoy, he married Mise Mionie Bowen on January 2, 1889, she died in 1939. He was a farmer and threshing machine operator. Survived by numerous relatives including wife of Oak Hill and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Patterson Funeral Home Elmwood with burial in Calvary cemetery Brimfield.
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Thomas A. McCoy
John R and
Bitty Ann Edgetown McCoy
Jubilee Township
Mise Mionie Bowen
Patterson Funeral Home
Elmwood
Calvary Cemetery
Brimfield
Soldier Sgt Stuart L Frank honored at La Prairie church
Services for Sgt Stuart L Frank who was killed in action September 24 1944 in France were held at La Prairie United Presbyterian Church. The service was led by Reverends Tim Hargreaves and Burnside with hymns In the Garden and My God and So. Frank born August 18 1917 in Canova South Dakota was the youngest son of George and Myrtle Frank. He is survived by his mother four sisters of Peoria and three brothers, Charlie George and Lloyd. He received the Bronze Star as a member of the 4th Armored Division on October 23 1944. Card of thanks from Mrs Myrtle Frank and family.
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la Prairie United Presbyterian Church
Stuart L Frank
Fresenes-En-Saulnois
France
Tim Hargreaves
Brimfield
Burnside
God
Martin
Frank
Canova
Dakota
George
Myite
Peoria
Pfc
Charlies
Ft Leonard Wood
Panama
Lloyd
Hawai
Stuart
4Th Armored Division
Card OF Tranks
Flag Presentation Service at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
The congregation will receive an American flag a Christian flag and a service flag during regular worship next Sunday December 17. The event aims to be a memorable dedication and invites all to attend.
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St. Pau 'S Lutheran Church
Silver Wedding Celebration Honors Fifth Year Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earie Collins celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a Saturday supper at home attended by numerous friends and neighbors. Guests included Howard Beall, Capron, Gitts, Clark, Powell, Marzlufs, Shaw, and others. A silver dish of coins was presented to the honorees amid cards and dining.
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Earie Collins
Howard Beall
Franz
Lloyd Capron
Lyle
Margie Mary Ann
Jean
Rosie Johnson
Clarence Ekena
Carl
Virginia
Chas
Kingdon Marestia
Linda
Walter Clark
Willard
Harriett Gitts
Uiiver
Flowers
Everett Beall
Doris
Aden
Jake Martzlof
Dud
Ed Dai
Humber
Warry “Macy
Scott Powell
Aur Sioan
Sharon
Ra Whthead
Geo Marzlufs
Johns Shaw
Ailene
Martiettana Wallard
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Athinder Magazine
Lutheran Bazaar
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Frank Rich
Wm. Doify
Ransom
Don Webster
Aaron German
Donald
Bud) Miller
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James Kemper
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Greta Strck
Ana Bill
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Monica
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Mary Gelvin
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Eyverett Saioo
Uwion
Une Chide
Orence
Lous
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Anu
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Lily
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London
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Jo Serra
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Sykes Mcfoy
Anna Coun
Eimeoop
Gay
Shelby
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Mark
Oak Gill
Myrtie Bane
Pau
Misa Margaret
Walter
Ft. Benning
Gai
James Schierer
Washington
Sam
John McCoy
Kansas
Edward
Sgt
Stuart Frank
Myrtle Frank
Rea. Bhidae
Paone
R. B. Roberts Paysician & Surgeon
Brimficla
Ilinois
J.E. Welsh
M. D
Frederick ‘N. Arber Arber Johnson
UAW
Central National Bank
Cluskey Mortuary Co
Madison St
Illinois
Miinaia
DR. WH. Hearing
Yatea City
Tilincia
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galenburg
Thlinoie
Oscar M. Harding
Qak Jil Eltinvis
Nat’nal Realty
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Decatur
Tadian
Eee Bore
Palace Theater
Elmswood
Phil Silvers, Edward Ryan
Donald O.venner
Susanna Fosster
Peggy Ryan
Gloria Jean
Evelyn Ankers
Patric Knowles
Walter Catett
Mare Jorie Weaver
Bob Crosby
Orchestra
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