Christmas Socials and Local News in Eureka Area
The brief notes show community life with Father Moynihan visiting in his 81st year of priesthood, a heavy week of rain, and a building project by A. J. Herriott north of J. Hibbs blacksmith shop. Mentions of Prof Carl B Moore vacationing in Eureka, Everett Shinsler at the Chicago stock show, and local church events raise the sense of holiday bustle amid farm activity and family news.
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Moynihan
Pards
Prof Carl B Moore
Euréka
wad-Mre
Everett Shinsler
Chicago
Letter from Bavaria describes travel through France and Germany
A letter dated Oct 25 from Rosenheim Germany recounts a journey starting in Biarritz and Paris then through Nancy and Strasbourg into Stuttgart and Munich. The writer notes war damage, a ruined city skyline, Nazi presence, and plans to visit Vienna. They describe German greetings, housing in former barracks, and social attitudes as they travel toward Brimfield High School events.
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Biarrits
Bordeaux
France
Thea
Paris
Nancy
Strausbourg
Germany
Stuttgart
Christmas gatherings fill Laura area with holiday family visits
Laura residents share Christmas with relatives and friends. Names include Thomas Miller and Wycoff families, Kember, Barley Reed, and Kemper. Local schools held a Christmas program. many households hosted relatives from Peoria Champaign and Chicago with dinners and travel noted.
Legion Meeting Notice Signals January Thursday Attendance
The American Legion warns members of a Thursday night meeting at the Legion Hall. Commander Stuart Cady and adjutant Bert Knight urge every member to attend and be present for the session.
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American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Stuart Cady
Bert Knight
Adj
Memler's Home Store Announces After Christmas Closure
Announcement notes year end recap and says Memler's Home Store will close for Monday and Tuesday next week to rest from the Christmas rush. Mentions Mrs Murray Miller and others as attendees, with references to The B&O Railroad and Marce lla Travsa visiting with her parents. Requests holiday party details to be mailed in.
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Memler
the Home Ltore
French Grove Social Roundup and Family News
Mr and Mrs Carty Beve hosted a gathering with William loge arriving from a camp near Munich. Gertrude Kellogg visits homefolks for two weeks from the University of Iowa. The Improvement Estate Holiday party is set for Thursday at the French Grove schoolhouse.
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Mra Carty Beve
Cee
Teste
Cohen Bilan
Wiliam Kenloge
Manuich
Joan Bruith
Ganton Hospital
Robah Kellogg
French Grove
Gertrude Kellogg
University of Iowa
G.M Bldert
Cumming
Calif
Giask
Mira
Kellogg
Dawiy
Brimwood
Shower Honors A Recent Bride in Elmwood Community
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Irene Fry Gibson of Elmwood was hosted by Mrs Richard Bailey at her home Saturday. Guests included Mrs Cyril Gibson and Mrs Fred Fry, with gifts delivered by Jimmy Balfey and others. prizes were awarded by several attendees as the group enjoyed contests and recipe writing.
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Ronald Gibson
Irene Fry
Elmwood
Richard Bailey
Tiaquon
Ed Korth
Mes Francie R Ffey
Deey Craig
Jimmy. Balfey
Cyril G Bson
Fred Fry
Djtavle
Dewey Crag
Deane Craig
Jennie Warrensford
Victorias
William Hayden
Vva Hayden
Allace Bailey
Wilsor Rampilson
Harvey Brown
Glen Keneer
Wiliamsfield
Francie Roffer
Gyril Gibson
Brimfield
Vir Zna Resler
Peoria
Edworth
Bertha
Trivoli
Neva Warrensford
Milo Simpson
Hele
Myrtlé
Richard Carlson
LeRoy Sampson
Russell Selman
Lyle Roffey
Kiamond King
Attendants Named At Chemnewly Ceremony
Attendants Mildred and Tocker served as attendants at the Chemnewly ceremony. The event featured Mr. Ucter Farms and a trucking operation, with attendees noting the rural community involvement.
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Mildred ‘ Tocker
Chemnewly
Rome
Mrs Anne Attwood Fneral Services Held at Zion Church
Mrs Anna Attwood passed away Sunday morning at her home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Zion Episcopal Church with Bishop Essex officiating and burial in Brimfield cemetery. She was born in England and married in Hastings in 1902 to Mr Attwood. Surviving are daughter Caroline Blanchard of Brimfield, Violet Moline of La Fayette, Robert Blanchard of Galesburg, two grandchildren Bernard and Jane Ann Stuttler, and another grandson Ronald Blanchard in the Navy air force who was killed last year.
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Anna Attwood
Zion Episcopal Church
Bishop Essex
Brimfield
Attwood
England
Hastings
Caroline Blanchard
Violet Moline
la Fayette
Robert Blanchard
Galesburg
Bernard
Jane Ann Stuttler
Ronald Blanchard
Navy Air Force
Death of Darlene Sollenberger on Christmas Night 1926
Darlene Sollenberger youngest child of Mr and Mrs George Sollenberger died December 25 after a diabetic coma. She was treated at Methodist hospital and passed away Tuesday evening. Funeral services set for Friday at Union Church at 2 PM.
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Darlene Sollenberger
George Sollenberger
Darlene
Methodist
Union Church
Miss Grace Johnson dies after two weeks in hospital
Miss Grace Johnson 69 a resident of Brimfield for 38 years died after two weeks in hospital at 9 20 pm. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at Davison Funeral Home with calling after 2 pm today. May 15 1976. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson. Survived by sister Theresa Posberz Peoria two brothers Frank Johnson Gilasford and Hennett Johnson Brimfield one niece and three nephews. Peoria Morning Star
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Grace Johnson
Brimfeld
Davison Tutgtal
Taney i
Rome
Tone Opuship
Ana
Frank Johnson
Theresa Posberz
Peoria
Gilasford
Hennett Johnson
Victory Clothing Collection Urges Nationwide Support
Dr John W Studebaker urges schools colleges and teachers to back the Victory Clothing Collection for Overseas War Sufferers. Henry J Kaiser announces Lorraine Ross of Whitewater Kansas as the youngest local chairman to lead campaigns in four neighboring communities. The drive runs January 7 to 31 aims to gather clothing for 2500000 affected civilians in Europe China and the Philippines.
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John W. Studebeker
Us-5
Office of
Bocation
Victory
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Lorraine Ross
Whitewater
Kansas
Wise Ross
White
Butler County
Gix
Mis Koas
John B. Garter
Sndebaker
United National Clothing Collection
Hel
Europe
Chuwia
Philippines
America
Folka
Achoos
Stadebaker
T.am
Saarshat
Addi
Ahoes
Kalsee
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