Town notes and July contests in the old files
The report lists the Spoon River crew weighing in fish, July contest winners across multiple events, Jubilee College being purchased for Boy Scout use, and local agricultural prices and weather notes, with several names and places such as Gem 33 and Jubilee College appearing in the entries.
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Allie Bowman
Hol Stansbury
Bova
Ra Fisher
Ray Wiley
Sam Wasson
Carrizon
Garry Fisher
Jack Bennett
German Griggs
Jim Bennett
Ralph Bartlet
Mick Whittaker
Ralph Bartlett
Ephraim Uindley
W. L. Beynard
Misse Yoakam
Bari Root
James Breasan
Jas. Lecas
D. &. Danferth
Jubilee College
Prounds
S & Achool
Two Brimfield Boys Attend Springfield Encampment
Clark Edwards and Harold Pacry travel to Bay's Stage at Springfield as guests of the American Legion post and Simfield Lim's Club. The encampment, on Star Fair grounds, trains 1280 youths ages 16 to 19 in citizenship duties, leadership, and public service with lectures, tours, and recreational activities.
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Clark Edwards
Harold Pacry
Bay
Springfield
American Legion
Simfield Lim
Star Fair
God Ieader
Corps of Iecturera
Quotations on Liberty From Historic Figures
A compilation of brief sayings on liberty from Cowley Wilson Lincoln Macy Bulwer Lytton Burke and others. The quotes reflect diverse views on the role and limits of freedom within government, law, order, and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Breese Mao
Thank You Note From Katarsu Talmage
A patient gratitude message thanks friends for hospital support with cards flowers and visits, acknowledging kindness during the stay.
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Katarsu Talmage
Fourth Platform Programs Evening and Afternoon Recitals
Afternoon program at 2:00 includes solo cornet pieces by Eileen Mulvaney and reading by Bob Doubet, with xylophone and piano duets from Marietta Edwards and the Sloewm duo, plus solos by Norman and Dick Savage. Evening program at 8:00 features Bolo and baritone pieces, readings, and a Seag performance by JoAna Kingdon and others.
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Emece
George Edwards
Eileen Mulvaney
Betty Krauser
Bob Doubet
Marietta Edwards
Norman Savage
Dick Savage
Arene Shaw
Berta
Jack Sloewm
Rudolph Gavage
Bucee
George Edwarde
Bolo
Eileen Nulvaney
Jean Campbell Seag
Alberta Whittaker
Xylophonenko
JoAna Kingdon
Baverly Liocum
Jee Blundy
Reed Family Picnic Reflects Community Ties
Descendants of Joseph Reed held a Sunday picnic at a scenic spot on Sboon-Rivyer arranged by Harold Gelgin. Attendees included three brothers James and Lester Heed of Peoria, Alex Reed of Elmwood, and Mrs Nobert Tarter, plus their children and grandchildren, celebrating a grand time with extended family members.
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Joseph Reed
Harold Gelgin
James
Lester Heed
Peoria
Alex Reed
Elmwood
Mra Nobert Tarter
Two Holidays Collide in Dream of Democracy Day
A fragmented proposal suggests marking July 4 as Democracy Day, stirring confusion over dual celebrations. The vocal plan imagines nationwide mingling of flags, banners, and independence rituals with a new civic observance, provoking debate on distinct national holidays.
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Joan Q
Russia A Land Of War Physical Resources
National Geographic Society issued a bulletin describing the Soviet Union as a land of vast physical resources. It notes the population about 192 million in 1937, extensive coal, iron ore, manganese, timber, oil, and wheat capacity, plus deposits of bauxite and various metals. Brimfield’s Congressional Front celebrates the Fourth.
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Phe
Europe
Inia
Russia
Soviet Union
National Geographic Society
Washington
United States
U. S
Canada
Elmwood Visitors and Homecoming Plans Reported
The column lists residents and relations visiting Elmwood from nearby towns including Peoria Galesburg and Brimfield. It notes Laura planning Homecoming on Thursday August 7 and attendance by local families and lone travelers throughout the week with multiple social calls and visits.
Brimfield 4H Girls Report Youth Day Activities
Brimfield 4 H club held its fourth annual Youth Day on June 27 at Cimeo Fam near Havana with members Yazine Cal later Betty Caster Margaret Ed son Shirley Shaw Nes Jala Shaw and Virginia Jones attending plus Laura Mierrymakers. Demonstrations covered clothing testing and recipes. bake sale proceeds near $1000 were shared with thanks to Memlen's Store and supporters. reporters Jane Pacey.
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Cimeo Fam
Havana
Brimfield 4 H Club
Yazine Callater
Betty Caster
Margaret Edson
Shirley Shaw
Nes
Jala Shaw
Virginia Jones
Laura
Brimfeld
Mamine Callister
Xethod
Earlene Collins
Shirley Show
Mariam Bragg
Betty Carter
Betty Kratzer
Mildred
Maxine Callater
Margaret &Rdson
Maxine Callister
Mildred Wolf
Lake Storey
Memlen
Kellogg Family Among Galesburg Visitors Saturday
Galesburg residents Mr and Mrs S A Kellogg and family visited Saturday. Virginia Stubbs spent the weekend with her grandmother. Mrs Fairy Carter and family joined Friday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Dee Stubbs. Walter Peve and daughters Helen and Barbara Lee Watton visited at Jesse Peve’s home one evening. Robah Oakes returned to nursing duties in Chicago. Robah Kellogg returned home after two weeks at Amling’s Fiona Shop in Maywood after Wheaton College. The Improvement Society enjoyed an afternoon with hostesses Mrs Monie Marziat, Mrs Georgia Giraffe and Mrs Roth Carter. Mrs Myrtice Coe conducted the business meeting. Mrs Marie Mote and Mrs Louella Carter arranged a program featuring Mariam Peon on piano, and Betty and Bertha Carter on sax and clarinet duet. Mrs Tuella McClellan read a letter from McClellan relatives in Alaska. The roll call cited an improvement made in the home by 22 members. Names mentioned include Mrs Sartus’s mother Yee, Robe rt Penn and wife, Mrs Lawrence Penn and daughter Marian, Miss Gisaya Girter, Mrs Cecil Stubbs, Virginia and Juce Betts, Bertha and Maria Carter, Jeanie Clark, Eleanor Moore and Mrs Gertrude Carter.
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Fairy Carter
Dee
Stubbs
Walter Peve
Helen
Barbara Lee Watton
Jesse Peve
Improvement Society
Mionie Mariziat
Georgia Giraffe
Mra Roth Carter
Mra Myrtuce Coe
Marie, Mote
Louella Carter
Betty
Bertha
Sartzus
Yee. Rovert
Penn
Lawrence Penn
Marian
Gisaya “Girter
Cecil *Stubbs
Virginia
Juce
Betts
Maria
Carter
Jeanie Clark
Eleanor Moore
Gertrude Garter
Home Bureau Plans Interesting Bus Trip
The Home Bureau plans a bus trip to Iowa on July 10. The bus leaves Brimfield at 5 a.m. The first 21 to reserve will go. Call Alice Clark Alma Endres or Hazel Gotins. The trip covers about 375 miles with visits to a state park and caves at Antorosa and Maquoketa.
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Home Bureau
Iowa
Brimfield
Stores Close At Noon Tomorrow
Local shops will close at noon tomorrow so staff can celebrate the Fourth. The short day aims to let workers observe holiday activities safely and enjoy the long weekend.
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Atores
Junior Merry Wakers Hold June Meeting Demonstrations
The 67th meeting of the Junior Merry Wakers took place at Joyce White’s home on June 25. Attendees participated in demonstrations on gingerbread decoration by Anna May Noland, tomato salad, cookie types, and good posture. Ruth Ann Gakea spoke on cookie quality, Patricia Lassure led a session, and Marcella Whittaker discussed a Peoria tour. The next meeting will be at Dorothy Kellogg’s home.
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Merry Wakers
Hla
Joyce White
Anna May Noland
Ruth Ann Gakea
Patricia Lassure
Marcella
Peoria
Dorothy Kellogg
No Mail Delivery Friday Holiday Notice
No mail delivery Friday due to holiday. Rural delivery of trails will be suspended and window service at the Post Office will close after 9:00 a.m. Postal customers are advised to plan accordingly and use alternate arrangements for needed services.
Death and Funeral for Earl D Ed wards
Earl D Edwards dies in a drowning at Tiltow river near Crewe Cover. Funeral held at his parents home in Peoria with burial in Springdale cemetery. He was 22 years old, survived by wife Margaret and a two month old son. His wife is Berry Pacey’s youngest daughter.
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Earl D. Edwards
Dave Edwards
McBean Street
Peoria
Springdale Cemetery
Ms. Edwards
Tiltow
Crewe
Margaret
Barry Pacey
Worth A Penny Car'nival At Lauta Courch
A light hearted church carnival invites all on Thursday July 10 at 7 30 pm at Lauta Courch for a penny entry with entertainment booths and souvenirs priced in pennies. Bring change or get it at the church. The event promises fun for man woman and child with a penny refund if not worth it.
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Lauta Courch
Millbrook Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Degrees
Millbrook Grange held its regular meeting on June 16 with Dunlap and Hanna Guy granges conferring first and second degree work for several candidates A special meeting was called June 23 to obligate candidates unable to attend May previous session Millbrook and Radnor granges conferred the third and fourth degrees A Grange picnic is set for July 13 at Happy Hollow all members invited
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Millbrook Grange
Dunlap
Hanna Guy Granges
Millbrook
Radnor
Happy Holiow
Grange
Our Part in This War Promotes Free Enterprise Victory
A wartime editorial argues the war pits two systems and urges strong federal regulation to expand privately owned industry. It calls for suppression of totalitarianism, opposition to state socialism, and a decisive private enterprise effort to win and secure peace. Also mentions El McKooney Merrymakers to headline July outdoor dance.
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el McKooney
Merrymakers
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