Death and weddings mark village history in The Files
The February 2 1891 issue notes the death of Evira Wiley Guyer on February 5, the village’s first wedding on May 5 1849, and local lumber purchases. It reports on ice transport by Murdoch Bros and others filling ice houses, a Homestead Law settlement in Oxia boma, and a new neighborhood telephone exchange with several named residents. Ongoing farm prices for corn oats wheat butter eggs and hogs are listed, along with weather notes from 1931 and 1971 and an upcoming Jubilee College sale announcement.
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E.vira Wiley Guyer
Appreciation note from Teresa Flyoo to friends
Teresa Flyoo thanks friends for cards and calls while in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Wallard Clarzot Peona and Mrs Dale Clark and daughters were supper guests of Mrs Waster Clark Wednesday.
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Teresa Flyoo
Wallard Clarzot Peona
Dale Clark
Waster Clark
Father Son Banquet Program Announced
Plans are complete for the annual Father Son banquet sponsored by the women of the Union Guard. The program lists Dr KE Nye Rev Kenneith Redfearm, Wayne Coom with a toast to the dads, Murion Smith with a wish to the sons, and a dance titled Danes ot the Teing with musical numbers by Two Sits and a Miss. Dr Maniey McDonald of Bradley faculty will deliver the evening address.
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The
Union Guurdh
KE. W. Nye
Kenneeth Redfearm
Wayne Coom
Murion
Home Advisor Resigns Position in Deera County
Mise Phyllis V. White has resigned as home adviser of Deera County Home Bureau effective May 1 after serving since January 1, 1945. She will move from Peoria to Dallas Center to care for her father. White previously advised in Paris New Mexico and led a Peoria County organization that doubled membership to 990 with six new units and expanded girls 4-H club work. Her offices are in the Federal Building.
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Mise
Phyllis V. White Hae
Deera County
Peoria
Dallas Center Sa
Misa White
Parishad
N. M
Schuyler
Brown
Federal Building
Caucus notices for Peoria area parties announced
Notice of caucus events for the Republican and Democratic parties in Peoria County Illinois dated February 1951. Republicans set February 17 at 2 p.m. in Rosefield Township Roadfield Town House for officers including Supervisor Road Commissioner and Justice of Peace. Democrats hold February 7 at Village Hall Bomfnicia for Supervisor Highway Commissioner and School Trustee. Jubilee Township Republicans meet February 17 at 7 p.m. at the town house for township offices.
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Roadfield Town House
Rosefield Township
Peoria County
Iino
Bomfnicia
Democratic Party
Brimfield Township
Peoria
Illinois
Jubilee Township
Retailers Look Ahead Outlook for the retailer near term
Four hundred retailers from chains and independents were surveyed about the near future. Most expect higher dollar volume but slimmer profits due to rising advertising costs selling costs and payroll. Personnel and prices are the major problems with scarcity of merchandise and uncertainty shaping retailer views. Inflation is blamed for reduced margins while stores face higher costs and consumer prices.
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Thatia
Costa
Social Notes From Wayne Simkina And Surroundings
French Grove visitors Mr and Mrs Jobe Pines Jr visited Wayne Simkina home at Fardington Pre. Eimer Shaw is stationed at Kessie Air Base in Mississipp. Socials include McClellan-Clark fame Ballers with Mra Jessie Carter, Margaretta, and Mra Minnie Lawa. Ruth Shaw and Line visited Quincy Groves in Wyoming. Shaw attended W C T U meet then dined with B B Hopkins. The Improvement Society to meet Feb 22 at Mrs Georgia Suat fer home with Red Cross collection and covered dish dinner.
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Jobe Pines, Jr
Wayne Simkina
Fardington
Pre
Wo! Eimer Shaw
Kessie Air Base
Mississipp
McClellan-Clark Fame
Jessie Carter
Margaretta
Minnie Lawa
Ruth Shaw
Line
Quincy Groves
Wyoming
Mre Shaw
B. B. Hopkins
Georgia Suat
Red Cross
News From Korea Set F E Shepard son ao Ms tertrade Shepard
A clipping states F E Shepard's son is aboard a ship at Cheje island after hospitalization for pneumonia. The report claims a large staff and refugees in the area, with dangerous conditions and bandits, and mentions pheasant shooting dangers for visitors.
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F. E .Shepard
Son
Shepard
Cheje Island
Korea
Yelow Sea
Flod
Stance Command
Andlan Air Force
Seoul
Bertarvg
South Korea
Lathy Named to Illinois State Historical Society Committee
Godfrey G Lathy of Oak Hill is appointed to the Illinois State Historical Society Membership Committee by President Elmer E Abrahamson of Chicago, per a regent bulletin from the society.
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Godfrey Lathy
State Historical Society
Godfrey G Lathy
Oak Hill
Illinois State Historical Society
Elmer E. Abrahamson
Chicago
Nationalization of Industry Threat to Trade Unions
The piece argues that nationalization endangers trade unions as Communists aim to infiltrate from below while the government seizes control from above. It claims two thirds of the country’s workers are in the nationalized sector, counting ten times more disruptions under socialist aims than under private enterprise.
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Apo
National See
Ome Filte
Ercx Sc
Chicken Pie Supper at Church on February 15
The Laura W S will host a chicken pie supper at the church on Thursday February 15. Serving begins at 6 30 PM. Adults and children priced at 60 cents. Proceeds support church activities and local programs.
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Laura W. S
Wal
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Calls
Laura Items Mien Patricia Lalamie of Macomb spent the weekend with home folks. Mrs Jennie Barrett and Mrs Greta Strickland were Princeville waiters Friday. Mr and Mrs John Rook and child met Elmwood at the Wm Chapman home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Kesseth McKinney and children of Peona visited the Chas Thomas home. Mr and Mrs Don Webster and family were dinner guests at the Roland Webster home Sunday in West Jersey. Mrs Greta Stickland accompanied Miss Prancia Kneer of Williamsfield and Mrs Francis Bodinus to Galesburg Saturday. Miss June Wasson of Brimfield accompanied Mrs James Kemper and Mrs Ratt Moore and Marianne to Peoria Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs White Reed and children of Williamsfield. Mr and Mrs Harley Reed and Mrs James Kemper were Galesburg visitors Sunday afternoon. Mrs Marmaine Meacham and son Leonard Bam of Canton and Mr and Mrs Robert Danivant and son of Peoria spent Sunday with Mrs Bam Danivant.
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Mra Kesseth McKinney
Peona
Chas. Thomas
Greta Stickland
Mira Prancia Kneer
Williamsfield
Francis Bodinus
Galesberg
Mira June Wasson
Brimfield
Mra
James Kemper
Mra Ratt Moore
Marianne
Peoria
Brimfield Home Bureau Meeting Planned at Miles Home
The Brimfield Home Bureau announces its next meeting at Mrs Alfred Miles’ home in February. Major lesson on Planning and Serving Meals for Large Groups will be by Mrs John Clark and Mrs Earl Collin. Minor lesson on Making Hang bags will be by Mrs Lois Siuteer, Mrs Alfrea Miles, and Mrs Jona Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Miles
John Clark
Earl Collin Tee
Lois Siuteer
Alfrea Miles
Card parties spark Grange fundraiser for community
Grange hall hosts eight public card nights sponsored by the Grange. The events run each Thursday evening in the Dengan Lalee room with play starting at eight.
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Fire Grange
Mrs Lucy Gilles Birthday Celebration
A large family gathering marks the birthday of Mrs Lucy Gilles with about thirty five relatives visiting at Mr and Mrs Jos Nauman’s home. Guests include the Lottman and Gilles families from Kickapoo and Monica plus friends from Brimfield Peoria and Wyomin. A luncheon of chicken salad, coffee, cake and tea followed a pleasant afternoon of visiting and cards. The birthday cake bore the names Lucy and Line, a grandson celebrating his tenth birthday.
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Lucy G
Jos Nauman
Fred Bratchber
Wyoming
John Baines
Martino Genler
Boward Gilles
Kickapoo
Rita Ron
Mickey Annovacei
Brimfield
Carl Kredges
Ana
Peoria
Gilles
Monica
Fiis Cottman
Lucy Ang Line
Mrs Mary K Hiermeier dies at Peoria hospital
Mrs Mary K Hiermeier died Monday night at St Francis hospital after a fall at home on Saturday. She lived at 809 St James St with her daughter and son in law, and leaves husband Dr Miermeier, a daughter Mrs Raymond Warrick, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving siblings and relatives in Peoria, Bradford, and Burlington are listed. three sisters and two brothers preceded her. Funeral services set for St Mark's church in Peoria with the Rev James Fitzgerald officiating. Born May 17, 1877 in Brimfield, she married William J. Miermeier in 1908. continuous family ties noted since 1833 in Peoria.
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Katee Miermeier
St. Freecis Hospital
Harry Heioer
Seamer Livingetes
Mise
Ruth C Miermeier
Peoria
Cemiia Kelly
Ruth Morriasy
Neil Braun
Fair Geld
Iowa
Wiliam Garroll
Bradford
Joseph Carol
Bermuela
Frank
Fred Carroll
Mra
Charlotte Appleby
Eskimo Party for Junior Members at Legion Hall
A Junior Camp event held January 6 at the Legion Hall hosted by Gamp 847 Mocern Woodman of America under Mrs Bertha Archibald with Willham Arch bald Lara Mutton and Mr McCowan assisting. Children played games and a confunction theme with prizes to many, refreshments served to 42 members and several mothers. Next meeting is moved to Wednesday February 7:30pm for a Citizenship party with watch for cards.
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Ae Eskmo
Gee
Gamp
Mocern Woodman
America
Legion Hall
Amner
Bertha Archibald
Willham Archbald
Lara Mutton
McCowan
Lois Keeer
Veroetta Pratt
Chiren
Steete
Reteshmenta Wert
Gemion M
Pour Carda
Bestha Archibald
February auxiliary meeting and events update
On February 2 a minutes program on WIRL includes Ladies day prompts. Members urged to write sponsors. Sewing on February 20 at Overen’s home starts at 10 o clock with a pot rack. A February 22 meeting at 2 pm features Verna Brown speaking on Americanism. February 23 plans include Legion wall projects and hospital coupon donations. New members welcomed. president or Mrs Brown to lead governance.
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Apa
LO O’c.cen
Ecw
Aga
Ama
Usc
Verna Brown
Elawood
Mra Krown
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Ungan
Murdoch Bros
J. F Richford
A. Ferney
Pim Craban
W. L. Hayward
Jubilee College
Abrahem Lincoln
Hos
Bell
Panama Cone
Maniey McDonald
Bradley
Mom Clark
Dolarea
Dea
Laura
Mien
Patricia Lalamie
Macomb
Jennie Barrett
Greta Strickland
Princeville
John Rook
Remet Elmwood
Wm. Chapman
Don Webster
Roland Webster
West Jersey
Mee
Witey Reed
Wailliamsfield
Wars Harley Reed
Galesburg
Marmane Meacham
Leonard Bam
Canton
Robert Dannivant
Peorta
Sanday Eith
Bam Danivant
Mrs
Lucy Gilles
Mary K. Hiermeier
Joseph M Ketay
M. D. Medical Clinic
Tee
Eld Asik Ocsee
Tom Io Toe
Toe Aarilary
Milinda
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Lilincie
BANK
General Banking
Skating
Ewalt's
Clute Senter
Abe Ofter Lew
Eldon McKown
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield, Lings
Palace Theater
Undiy
William Elliott, Adrian Booth
Sun-Mon-Tues
James Stewart
Harvey
Wed Tours
Jack Carson
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