Blue Cross and Blue Shield Enrollment Drive Announced
Merry Depperssam of tafford president of the BIA outlines a July enrollment drive for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Peoria County. The kickoff at Farm Bureau July 13 will recruit volunteers to explain plans and collect applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Depperssam
Tafford
BIA
Farm Bureau
University Peoria
Blue Cross
Bree Shield
HIA Sinetreiy
El'gible
Jamm Blue Cross
Funeral services held for Mrs Elia Mee Bown of Brimfield
Waneral offices were held at the Clark Memorial Home in Elmwood with Rev Richard Chase officiating. Burial followed in Brimfield cemetery. Mrs McKown died Sunday evening at Elm Haven hospital after seven years as a patient there. She was born January 13, 1869 in Princeton township and was a daughter of William and Janet Montgomery. She married Lewin McKown on May 15, 1893. he is deceased. Her sisters preceded her in death. She belonged to the Brimfield Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Mee Bown
Brimfield
Clark Memorial
Elmwood
Richard Chase
Brimfield Cemetery
McKown
Elm Haven Hospital
Gorn
Princenle
Mra McKown
Willam
Janet
Ray Montgomery
Lewin & McKown
Funeral services held for Mrs Maude Ferney Hasselbacher
Maude Ferney Hasselbacher born March 20 1890 near Brimfield Jubiles township taught in Peoria county schools retiring two years ago. She married Lloyd Hasselbacher January 26 1918. Surviving are her husband daughter Margaret Caldwell grandsons two sisters Frances Kingdon Marguerite Forney and a brother John Forney. She lived in Peoria and later moved to Phoenix near her daughter and joined Federated Church of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Brimfeld
Jubiles Township
James
Theresa Ferney
Lloyd Hasselbacher
Peorte
Peorta
Phoenix
Margaret Caldwell
Gasselbacher
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
Laura Items Mra Dan Kuntz of Newton is spending a few days here. Sara Weldon Rigegen and children of Princeville called at the Tom Riggen home Tuesday. Christine Reed of Williamsfield spent the past week at the James Kemper home. Day and Mra Leon McLain of Indi ana spent the weekend at the Corliss Laisure home. Mr. Veola Beauchamp returned home Friday after visiting relatives in Indiana for several weeks. Mr and lars Don Webster and Feanele are visiting Miss Waintress Webster in Denver Colath's week. Friends and relatives attended the wedding of Mirza Shirley Biederbecy and Robert Lassure at the Presbyter aa Church in Peoria Sunday after. Mr and Mr. John Albert Aufendick returned to their duties at BR hospital Sunday after spending two weeks vacation there. They center tamed relatives from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirza Shirley Biederbecy
Robert Lassure
Presbyteraa
Peoria
John Albert Aufendick
BR Hospital
Texas
Local Visits Highlight Week in French Grove and Nearby Towns
Rae Moore visits John Shaffer relatives while Edward Aateo tours Princeville. Dwight Jones family stays with Mabel Mott in Ottawa as July Fourth events draw crowds at Lake Storey. Weddings at Elmwood involve Marilyn Vans Sickle and Wayne Callister. Shaffer family trips to Chicago to see Panui Shaffer.
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Clyde Batemans
Shisle Gray
Wm. Clark
Marilyn Vans Sickle
Wayne Callister
Elmwood
John Shaffer
Verne Shaffer
Chicago
Panui Shaffer
Polars Cage
Thomas V. Johnson dies at 93 in Peoria after lung illness
Thomas V Johnson aged 93 died Thursday evening June 23 after a lung illness. Born in Tunbridge Wells England he was the son of Henry and Mary Mawkins Yohenson. He married Caroline Schornheider of Peoria on September 1 1887. She died in Peoria in 1955. Surviving are daughter Ruth Hawley and son Ceoil F Johnson both of Peoria and Irene Evelyn and Rubner Johnson three grandchildren. Also three sisters and four nieces and four nephews. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Wilton Mortuary Peoria with burial in Springdale cemetery.
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Mr Johnson
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
England
Henry
Mary Mawkins Yohenson
Caroline Schornheider
Peoria
Ruth Hawley
Ceoil F. Johnson
Peona
Irene Hawley
Evelyn Hawley
Rubner Johnson
Johnson
Sirg Benny ‘Kelstaat
Brimfield
Mary Browne
Carrie Barnaby
St. Louis
Charlin Johnson
Henry Johnson Abert Johnson
Andrew Alison
Canada
Wilton Mortuary
Springdale Cemetery
Local residents and guests visit relatives and events noted
Louis Gady remains in Kewanee Public hospital for heart treatment. Several families from Elmwood and nearby towns joined weekend trips to Iowa Wisconsin and Indiana. Attendees at Washturn Davenport visit include Mrs B L Pacey Mrs H G Cady and Mrs Damer. Navy and Marine Corps personnel, friends from Peoria Chillicothe and Molice share in a birthday celebration at the Babcock home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gady
Kewanee Public Hospital
Bittie Leaguers Thank Supporters After Food Sale
The meters of the Bittie Leaguers express gratitude for the community response to their Saturday night food sale. They announce two upcoming home games at 6 30 PM against Chillicothe on July 82 and Princeville on July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Princeville
Notice of Filing Claims in Finnegan Estate
Notice to all persons that August 1953 is the claim date in the estate of Joh A Finnegan, deceased, pending in the Probate Court of Peoria County. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the date without issuance of summons. William Finnegan, executor. Archer, Swarm and Johnson, attorneys.
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Woligain
Joh A Finnegan
Peoria
Tino
Aed
William Winnegan
Miss Ella Falloon Remembered As Local Housekeeper
Miss Ella Falloon died at the home of her foster niece Mrs Agnes Ravens in Kankakee aged 83. Born in Pittsburg she served as housekeeper for Father Main during his pastorate here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Faloon
Father Mainwillé
Agnes Ravens
Kankakee
Pittsburg
Blundy Reunion Picnic Set for Jubilee Park
The Blundy reunion invites all Blnds to Jubilee Park on Sunday July 10 for a basket dinner at 3:00 p.m. at the shelter.
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Jubilee Park
Tickets on sale for Old Settler's picnic rides
Ride tickets for the Old Settler's picnic are on sale at local stores and restaurants on 7th Street. Advance sale prices are set at 0.30, with rides costlier at the event. the three day affair runs soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settler's ‘Pitais
St. Vhis
Shane Reunion Picnic at Lake Storey Park
The Shane Picnic reunites at Lake Storey Park on July 17 at 150 Nof Gales burg. Follow signs to the Shane reunion.
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Shane
Lake Storey Park
Galesburg
Johnsons announce birth in Peoria daughter born July 3
Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson announce the arrival of a daughter in Peoria on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Johnsona Peoria
Slocum Returns From Eighteen Month Philippine Duty
Airman Jack Slocum and Mrs Bert H Slocum returned home on leave after an eighteen month tour with the U S Force in the Philippines. Stationed at Clark Air Base Slocum serves in the 424th Maintenance Group. He will proceed to his next assignment at Litle Rock Arkansas.
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Jack Blozim
Bert H Slocum
Bone
U. S
Philippines
Clark Air Force Base
Shcum
Lute Rock
Akansas
Dr Robert Schenck Marries Chicago Gil
Dr Robert Schenck and Miss Math Helm of Caica wed in a church ceremony assisted by Rev William A. Guwaiison. The bride wore a full length white dress with daisy accessories and a finger tip veil, daisies featured in bouquets and decor. Guests from Illinois and Wisconsin attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schenck
Chicago
Rosilaed
Caicare
Jane NI
Meabert R. Schenck
Misa Math Helm
Caicar
William A. Guwaiison
Etev
Gordon Johnson
Peter Pancellar
Ted Setm
Couple to Wed at Lincoln Christian Church Sunday
Miss Phyllis Steinhauen and Barold Camp plan a 1 pm Sunday wedding at Lincoln Christian Church. The Rev L H Apperill will officiate as relatives and friends attend. Miss Steinhauen is daughter of Mrs Roberta Steinhauen of Lincoln and Mr Camp is son of Mrs Chal mer Forney of Brimfield.
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Phyllis Steinnacen
Barold Camp
Lincoln Christian Church
Miss Steinhauen
Roberta Steinhauen
Laincolr
Mr Camp
Chalmer Forney
Brimfiea
Free Pictures Picture July 9 Milkman Stars Donald OConnor
The listing promotes the film Milkman showing July 9 with lead Donald OConnor and guest star Jimmy Durante as part of a Free Pictures program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald O'Connor
Jimmy Durante
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Blue Cross Membership
Depperman
Peoria County
Clarence Best
Preadent
Reo Scheikopf
Hospital Service Corporation
Uberal
Teadhing Hospital
Illinois
Jania Plan
Blue Crags
Blue Crna
Wise Shield
Minos Medical Service
Blue Shield
Salvation Army
L. Mortereen
Salvation Army Service
Se Adama
Aistera
The
Brimfidld Methodist Church
Royal Neighbore of America
Mrs
Mra Maude
Mary Ferney Hasselbasner
Mra Gasezibacher
Peoriz
Laura
Mra Dan Kuntz
Newton
Here
Sara Weldon Rigegen
Tom Riggen
Christine Reed
Williamsfield
James Kemper
Day
Mra Leon McLain
Indiana
Corliss Laisure
Mr. Veola Beauchamp
Lars Don Webster
Feanele
Rae Moore
Edward Aateo
H. L. Oakes
A. Kellogg
Mre
Dwight Jones
Ottawa
Mabel Mott
Ralph Gales
D. L. Oakes
Elizabeth
David
Lake Storey
W. 5. Clark
George Maxwell
Urbana
H. Lk
Akes
Geo. Shissier
Russell Reid
St. Charles
8. B. Gawley
Clarks
Thomas V. Johson
Tromvs
Centize
Ana Mra Jona Kemmeriing
Iowa
Wisconsin
Myrtle Frank
Ana
Geo. Slane
Elm ‘Wood V.shea
English Lake
Ind
Michigan City
Starved Rock 1
Ed Johnson
Stanley Cady
Ben Halil
Kickapoo
Reas Salad
Albert Schmitt
B. L. Pacey
Washturn
Davenport
Mra
H. G. Cady
Damer
Washburn
RNA
Jerry Cox
US Navy
Aud Urar
Ne Corps
Hawaii
Faye Welch Ot Ghaillicothe
Mra A. T. Babcock
Lewis Aldrich
Ana Airs Clarence Palen
Jas. Weinkanf
Jama O! Peoria
Mra Fioyd Wrn
Cindy
Becky
Joranne
Molice
Bean
John Babcock
Gaughter
Archer
Swarm and
Attoracyn
Peorza
Olmois
Miss Ella Falloon
Blundy
Jack Slocum
Philippine Service
Muss Marty Wehbey
Lee Forney
Chataworth
Het Man
Christine Gushall
Dandeamx
Dairies
Melin Gushall
Gatshall
Norma 2
Rxe
Gharies Leskey
Ushera
Stanley Muiler
Earl Norling
Beary Briedenthal
de Eidine Kenmaker
Beamifel
Ghie
Winconsm
Lilmom
Wiliam Thenpeas
Yemarkea
Boane Forecy
Richard Rosentoeni
Donea Formey
Gustafom
Lord Jesus Christ
Miss Icy Beeman
Andrey Walker
Rosie Boren Ruth Borg
Ester Avery
Roache Kay
Mra Schenck
Wesley Memorial Hospital
University of Minnesota
Minecaplis
Robbest Schenck
Llmoisa High
Taylor University
Upland
Universiity of
Sulimois Medical School
Schenck
Akron General Hospital
Anrix
Honeymeon Mra Schenck
Rex
Jeane
Akros
Morther
Dr Schenck Ia
I B. and
Pearl Forney Schenck
K. Vaidius, M.D. Presicuan and
Surge
Brimfield, Ilinoéa
Ffichoura
Beizaiel
Knola Prompt, Courteen, Efficient Service Telephonee Taylo
Funeral Home
Johnson Arcer
Ine
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Iliinois
Richard R. Savage
Matison
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Eldon McKown
General Insurance
Notary Public Office
Gsfidges Kellstedt&Youngst
National 3A
Amtos
Theate
HBOOK
Alois
Walt Disney
Cartoon Festival
George Montgomery
Davy Crocket
Vistavision
Bob Hope
Eddie Foy
Shelley Winters
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