School enrollment and farm prod notes in The Files
The January 17 1895 issue reports 50 primary 37 intermediate 42 grammar and 53 high school students with December average attendance 164 and total enrollment 182. It lists farm outputs corn oats wheat batter eggs hogs and notes charity shipments from Monica Laura and French Grove to Nebraska farmers. Mr and Mrs Maher move to the Jacob River farm southwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica
Laura
French Grove
Nebraska
Brimeld
Thomas Maher
Jacob River
Mr. Maher
New Deal Phase Seeks Job First and Welfare Reform
President Roosevelt outlines a six point program aiming to provide every able bodied worker a job, end the dole, shift relief to local authorities, unify public works, replace FEMA with emergency works, and establish old age and unemployment insurance while pursuing support for dependent children and the disabled. Debate over cost and Treasury burden remains fierce. Congress is expected to enact the plan, with preference for labor intensive, self liquidating projects that avoid private competition, and potential slowdowns if private enterprise can absorb unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Roosevelt
Treasury
Legislative Branch
Legion of
Industrialis S
Local Insurance Co Holds Annual Meeting Friday
The Eureka Mutual Farmer's Fire and Lightning Insurance Company of Brimfield held its annual meeting on Tuesday and adjourned to Friday January 11. Directors elected include C L McClellan Pan McCoy and Charlie Porter with Ira Porter Ira Martin John Caldwell Charles Hayes J H Arbogant and Clinton Day continuing as trustees. Charles Hayes resigned as secretary after nearly 34 years and Ira Porter was elected president John Calawell treasurer Charlie Porter secretary. Policies in force total 188, up four from last year. Insurance cost was 8 per 1000 in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Mutual Farmer’s Fire and Lightning Insurance Company of
Brimfield
C. L. McClellan
Pan McCoy
Charlie Porter
Ira Porter
Ira Martin
John Caldwell
Charles Hayes
J. H. Arbo_gant
Clinton Day
John Calawell
Unique church social league heads into three winter months
Six Peoria Galesburg area churches coordinate a winter social program to entertain in each league town. Each church sends a troupe to headline a social with games and informal lunches. some events are free, others have a small fee to cover eats. The schedule spans January through May with rotating hosts and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria -Galesburg
Elmwood Methodisl
Knoxville Presbyterian
Princeville Presbyterian
Williamsfield Methodist
Brimfield Union
Yates City Presbyterian
W R C Installs Officers Wednesday
The local Women's Relief Corps chapter held an all day session with a potluck dinner last Wednesday. Officers installed include President Mary Sollenberger and a slate led by senior vice president Sarah Clayblagh and junior vice Julia Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Noor
Mary Sollenberger
Sarah Clay Blagh
Julia Church
Irene Miller
Alma Ellis
Beasie Stenger
Maude Ktingert
Grace Avers
Stella Kelley
Florence Hamilton
Nellie Porter
Edith Cecil
Grace Ayera
Crime Pictures to Highlight Next Sunday's Herald Examiner
Mrs Mack Pollock returns from a ten day Peoria visit to care for her ailing father J L Cottyer of Sheridan Road as three pages of remarkable crime photographs are featured in the Chicago Herald and Examiner next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Life should bring more happiness and contentment
A verse urging readers to seek simple joys and friendly cheer rather than material pursuits. It promotes leaving daily burdens behind and guiding others toward sociable, uplifting moments that dispel discouragement and bring contentment.
Local notes from French Grove and Peoria region
Tuesday calls in Peoria feature French Grove H G and Oakes with Ruth Ann and Elzabeth ill with measles. Urbana hosts Farm and Home week as Jobo Shaffer attends. Jim Welch’s home hosts Monday callers Charles Welch and Dunne. Jan 19 Iglesia Improvement Society meets Coe home. Reed School plans potluck Friday Jan 18 with entertainment. Farm Bureau attendees include W M Carter Ralph William Emily McCoy Dan McCoy and Hubert Oakes. Dan McCoy chairs nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Shaffer
Urbana
Charles Welch
Dunne
Jim Welch
Reed School
Winwarter
Robert Carter
Lucy Reed
Elmwood
Farm Bureau
Corn Hog Meetings Set Across Peoria County Next Week
County officials including Farm adviser J. W. Whisco corn hog secretary C. W. McMillen and allotment committee members Wyatt Ashbaugh Wm. Winslow and John Morris will lead meetings about the 1935 corn hog plan. Sessions are scheduled at Princeville town hall Orange Grange hall Elmwood Brimfield Community hall and Laura Grange hall on January 23 and 24 with times listed for each venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County
J. W. Whisco
C. W. McMillen
Wyatt Ashbaugh
Wm. Win
Isb
John Morris
Princeville Town Hall
Orange Grange Hall
Elmwood
Brimfield Commotvity Hall
Laura Grange
Doctor Notting Seeks Appointments in Brimfield Office
Notice states Dr. Notting is in his Brimfield office every night from 7 to 9 pm and works by appointments only. Call Elmwood 1461 to schedule.
Library Fund Raises Money During Card Party
Nine tables of cards were played at the library on Tuesday afternoon at the invitation of nine hostesses. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by the ladies and a nice sum was added to the library fund. Stores close at six until further notice. Wednesday evenings closed. exceptions on Saturday evenings.
Basketball doubleheader at St Josephs church gym
St Josephs Church faces Fairview Fans independent in a tough night game after a holiday tournament win. Preliminary matchups start at 7 30 pm with 10 cent admission. Earlier, St Josephs lost 53 35 to Peoria St Josephs C Y O while their seconds edged Woodies 31 30. Siss Helen M Crane of Roseville was reelected secretary of the Illinois Federation of Home Bureaus in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph’s Church
Fairview
St. Joseph’s
Carl Rogers
Peoria St. Joseph’s
Peorians
St Joseph’s
Woodies
Tean
Siss
Helen M. Crane
Roseville
Illinois Federation of Home Bureaus
Champaign
Mise Crane
Richard Pac v
Laura R N A Initiates Three Candidates at Laura Camp
Laura Camp No 6091 of the Royal Neighbors of America held an initiation Friday January 11 at the Grange hall in Laura. Arnhelt camp Brimfield conducted the ceremony for three candidates Mrs Tom Miller Leena Renwick and Louise Whittaker with Oracle Kalb and Oracle Clark leading the rites. Prizes for high and low were won by Charlotte Appleby and Leona Renwick. A lunch followed and Arnholt Camp thanked Laura Camp for the enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Royal Neighbors of America
Grange Hall
Arnhelt Camp
Brimfield
Tom Miller
Leena Renwick
Louise Whittaker
Kalb
Laura Camp
Oracle Clark
Arnholt Camp
Charlotte Appleby
Leona Renwick
James Brennan Buried Monday
Funeral services for the late James Brennan were held at St. Joseph's Church Monday morning with Father Harrison officiating. Brennan died at his Oak Hall area home Friday January 11 after an extended illness. Born December 14 1866 in Jubilee township he was the son of Owen and Bridget Brennan and lived in the area his entire life. He married Margaret Shannon and was survived by four children Margaret Shannon Shanonon Robertine and Mark plus the widow. All the children attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brennan
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Harrison
Mr. Brennan
Oak Hall
James Edward Brennan
Jubilee Township
Owen and
Bridget Brennan
Margaret Shannon
Shanonon
Margaret
Robertine
Chicago
Mark
Atlanta
Georgia
Braninga Dies at Peoria Home at 81
Brano Braninga dies at his Peoria residence Sunday night aged 81. Survived by widow nine children 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bruno R Braninga father of Mrs. Charles Etena Mrs. Caleb Rosenbohm and Rudolph Braninga of this vicinity.
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Bruno R_ Braninga
Charles Etena
Caleb Rosenbohm
Rudolph Braninga
Peoria
Teo
William Berry Dies at Home in Jubilee Township
William Berry died at his Jubilee township home Monday evening. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at Tretheway Funeral Home in Princeville. He is survived by his brother Charles, Joe Berry of Galesburg, Harry Berry of Monica, and sister Mrs P QO of Camp Monica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Berry
Jubilee Township
Tretheway Funeral Home
Princeville
Mr Berry
Charles
Joe Berry
Galesburg
Harry Berry
Monica
Mrs P QO
Destroyed Jubilee Home Claims Mrs Foster Life
Fire of undetermined origin razed the Jubilee residence trapping Mrs Jane Elizabeth Foster 83 in an upstairs bedroom. Her brother Sidney E Tacker of Peoria visited that afternoon. Neighbora try to reach her but were blocked by flames as fire collapsed both floors into the basement. The house, a two story brick landmark once used as a post office, burned completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Elizabeth Foster
Jubilee
Honor Roll Grades Surpass Ninety Across School
December list shows 8th grade students Charles Carson Curtis Reents Wilbur Tally and John Endres on the honor roll. Seven and lower grades include multiple names with elevated averages and improvements over last month across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carson
Curtis Reents
Wilbur Tally
John Endres
Robert Dungan
Earlene Reinhart
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Federation of
Libor
Local Insurance Co
Eimwood
Knoxville
Williamsfied
Yates City
Williamsfield
Yats City
Willliamsfield
Elmecoa
Willamsfield
Lawrence
H G& Oakes
Ruth Ann
Elzabeth Oakes
Jaime Rowley
Frank Carter
Cecil Subbs
Edeon Pursell and
Russell
H. Lb. Reed
the Improvement and Missionary Society
Coe Home
Laura R. N. A
Brano Braninga
R. B. Roberts
Hinoie
J.E. Welsh, M.D
Brimfield, Illinois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arbes
Central National Bank
Peoria, Illinois
William Berry
Jane Foster
DR Walter Pacey
Bank of
Illinois
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Winzeler Undertaking
R. R. Claybaugh
Brimfield, Iinois
H R.johnson & Son
Brim Geld
Potter & Anderson
Fulton Street
Pearis
Gwyneth Dungan, Frederick Johnson
Rolland
Ith
Betty Carson
Gale Foster
Eloise Savage
Bernard Stuller
Jack Welsh
Bernadine Ashley
Richard Savage
Ruth Ann Maher
Beverley Christian
Doris Collins
Rolland Catton
Barbara June Riggs
Ruth Carson
Charles Wyman
Willis Kingdon
Jacqueline Riggs
Arlene
Bernice Collina
Joe Blandy
Robert Minor
Mary Jane Welsh
Margaret Christian
Clarence Luthy
Paul Curran
John McDonough
Stephen Minor
Mariann McCully
Kathleen Ibeck
Leonard Bayainger
Mildred McDonough
Donald Lindsey
Wallace Overena
Jimmy Christian
Frankelin Driskelil
Gerald Miars
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Pauline Lord
W.€. Fields
Zaze Pirta
Evelyn Venable In
Mrs. Wiggs of
The
Popeye Cartoon
Ladies That Play
Fred Asture
Ginger Rogers
Alice Brady
Edward Everett Hurton
Jimmie Durante
Charles Butterworth
Maxine Doyle
Monte Blue
Merry Widow
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