Peoria City Ward Plan Emerges in New Ordinance
TheFiles notes an 1892 ordinance dividing Peoria into wards as farmers brace for spring work and Central Illinois faces a water famine with hauling from springs reported in multiple areas. Brimfield eyes electric interurban service while Plank Bros plan to relocate and build new houses near Oak Mill. A bank robbery near the depot yields cash and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Plank Bros
Peoria
Oak Mill
James Lucas
Government and Religion in Civic Life Quotes
A collection of historical quotes on government and religion from figures like Washington Jefferson Eddy and Goethe. The statements discuss the role of government in protecting rights, the divine basis of law, obedience, self-government, and cautions against overbearing governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Barke
Peoria Couple Socializes at Two Homes
Mr and Mrs Carl Cape of Peoria visit with Mr and Mrs Buel Rook and Mr and Mire Mussel Pillman and families on a Sunday afternoon, sharing time at two local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cape
Peoria
Buel Rook
and Mire Mussel Pillman
Family
Susday
Dunlap Drops Postponed Battle as Brimfield Edges Win
In Monday action delayed by Friday’s storm, Brimfield defeated Dunlap 27 to 21. Cluaney led with 10 points, F Johnson added 7, McDonough 4, Lyle Johnson 2, Gether 1, Savage involved without a scoring chance. Dunlap frosh beat Brimfield frosh 12-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Cluaney
F. Johnson
McDonough
Lyle Johnson
Gether
Savage
We Revert To Candlelight As Blackout Grips Town
The town endures a Friday night blackout after heavy snow damages poles and wires. Residents rely on candles, flashlights, and old lamps, sharing heat and light in one room as power fails and radios go silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Creed
Breoid
Some Questions Concerning Registration 1942 Appeal
Public notice outlines requirements for the February 16 1942 Selective Service registration. It covers who must register ages 20 to 44 as of that date, exemptions for officers and certain enlisted personnel, where to register at local stations, best time to register, and guidance on registering away from home with home board jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Lincoln Memorial Tribute in 1942 Echoes Americanism
An editorial reflection marks February 12 Lincoln birthday, praising Lincoln’s democracy and humanity. It contrasts America’s wartime defense of liberty with Hitler’s tyranny, urging faith in right and duty, citing Lincoln’s words and legacy across generations.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Local Social Roundup From Peoria and Surroundings
Laura Items reports Sunday gatherings in Peoria with Mrs. Della Leach and Mrs. Corliss Laisure’s group. W B Beauchamp travels to Oklahoma to visit relatives. Fred Jones visits Terra Haute Indiana on business. Widespread family visits include Duffy Peterson in Galesburg and Smiths with McDonna party near Toulon and Virginia. Ray Douglas celebrated a surprise birthday last Saturday as his wife hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Fred Jones
Terra Haute
Ind
Ray Douglasa
Ray Douglas
Wm. Mulereo
Brimfield
Walt Minor
North County Side
County Council American Legion Meets Here Next Week
Brimfield Post 452 of the American Legion will host the Peoria County Council next Wednesday evening February 18. The meeting starts at 8 30 and will be held in Cady's Hall.
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County Council
American Legion
Brimfield Post 452
Peoria Conty Council
Cady’s Hall
Local Socials and a Highway Collision Near Howard Beall Farm
French Grove and Urbana social visits are noted with Mrs. Fairy Carter, Mrs. Mae Moore, Oakes and Anna Oakes, and Farm and Home Week attendance. The Improvement Society plans February 17 meetings to prepare 1943 programs. A head on collision near the Howard Beall farm east of town injures none. Bud McDonough’s car involved and fault cited for the east bound driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Carter
Mae Moore
Oakes
Anna Oakes Spert
Urbana
Lucille Peve
Mias
Betty Mahany
West Jersey
Jease Peve
Clare Mahany
Improvement Society
Puesday
Verne Shaffer
Howard Beall Farm
Bud McDonough
Dinner honors Fussners and Schelkopfs February
Mr and Mrs Fred Fussner hosted a Sunday dinner on February 8 with guests Mr and Mrs Leo Schelkopf celebrating five years of marriage dated February 6 and their son Joe, along with Mr and Mrs Edward Fussner and family marking ten years since February 6 and Mr and Mrs Fred Fussner observing thirty five years since February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fussner
Leo Schelkopf
Joe
Edward Fussner
Weidner-Cahill Vows Read In Rectory Saturday
Dorothy Weidner daughter of Mrs. Harry B. Mulvaney and Fabian Cahill son of Mrs. Rosella Hanlon were married February 7 in St. Josephs rectory. Father Harrison officiated the single ring ceremony in the presence of close relatives. The bride wore a powder blue redingote with navy accessories and pink carnations. Attendant Mrs Wilson Reinhart wore chocolate brown. Best man was Mr Reichart. A four course luncheon followed at the Hotel Jefferson in Peoria for the bridal party and immediate families. The couple plans a home on a farm near Brimfield after a short wedding trip.
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Dorothy Weidner
Harry B. Mulvaney
Fabian Cahill
Rosella Hanlon
St. Joseph's Rectory
Harrison
Sirs
Wilson Reinhat
Mr. Reichart
Hotel Jefferson
Peoria
Weildne
Grimfield Township
Dickinson’s Business College
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Cahill
Brimfield High School
Brimfield
Obituary: John H. Cramer of Southport Dies at 72
John H. Cramer of Southport died at home Sunday after a three week illness. Born January 30, 1877 in Esens Germany, he immigrated in 1881 and lived in Limestone and Brimfield townships. He married Hiska Braninga in 1907. she died in 1909. Survived by son Henry, daughter Marie, and brothers Harry and Henry. Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Bosse officiating. burial in St. John's Cemetery.
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John B. Cramer
Southport
Mr Cramer
Esens
Germany
Henry
Margaret Benung Cramer
United States
Limestone Township
Antil
Brimfield Township
Hiska Braninga
Peoria
Henry Cramer
Astor
Marie Cramer
Harry
Bartonville
St. John‘s Lutheran Church
O, EK
Bosse
St. John’s Cemetery
Victory Book Campaign Drives Community Donations
About 180 books have been donated to the Victory Book Campaign by local residents with students contributing sizable amounts. Books will be mailed to the Peoria Library depository. donations are welcome at the library on Wednesday or Saturday afternoons. Acceptable items include fiction such as adventure and westerns and non fiction on current affairs grammar arithmetic algebra geometry accounting shorthand business and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
St Josephs Dramatic Club Plans Public Party at Gady's Halls
The Dramatic Club of St. Joseph's Church will hold a public party at Gady's Halls on Saturday night February 14 with prizes to be awarded.
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Dramatic Club
St. Joseph's Church
Gady’s Halls
Apology Issued For Wrong Meeting Date Error
The editor apologizes to the Home Bureau for a date mix-up causing confusion about a meeting. The postponed pot luck dinner was planned for February 3 at the D. H. Johnson residence. The meeting was moved to a later date so Mrs. Walter Meal could explain the Triple A plan.
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Home Bureau
D. H. Johnson
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Kingdon
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Dan
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Lincshir
John “Adams
Freasoe
U.S
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Havana Harbor
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Plymouth
Cuba
WU Service
Dunlap
Laura
James Kemper
Della Leach
W. B. Beauchamp
Oklahoma
Wm. Duffy and Son
Ernest Peterson
Galesburg
Johnnie Smith
Aos
Toulon
Clyde Smith
Morth of
Tows
Wm. McDonna
Virginia
Billy
Eben McDonna
Mrs. EL. Mc@lellan
Champaign
George Martzsiaf
Mary Lou Bants
Earle Collins
John H. Cramer
St. Josephs Dramatic
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R. B. Roberts
Tlinola
J.E. Welsh
M. D
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Frederick V. Arber
Arber Johnson
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Acber
Pendargis & Anderson
Central National Bank
Illinoia
George W. Cluskey
Cale
Winzeler Undertaking Co
Peoria, Ill
DR. WH. Hearing
Yates City
Ilinol
Walter Pacey
Bondi
Glenburg
Iminota
Oscar M. Harding
Oak Jill
Mlinois
Nat'nal Realty Auction Co
Reppett’s
Decatur
Archie Edwards
Wm. Archibald
James Pillman
Sandy
Oak Hill
Rich and Pillman
Wm. Arent Baid
Palace Theater
Elsrrad
Priday Sar
Claudette Collier
Ray Milland
Skylark
Tuca
Frederic March, Martha Scott In
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Aatinee
Thorn
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