Harvest and town improvements reported in 1892 1912 notes
A scattered set of items notes wheat and oats prices and harvests, new culverts, heavy rains flooding basements, prizes for Fourth of July, church organization, local moves, and community events. Mentions Mr Abdigall Gardwell, Mrs Caldwell Moe Sepia Goodwin, Rev J O ds Slyter, Old Settler's Day officers, alumni banquet, and Red Cross Price Aid Course certifies. Dates span 1892 1912 with multiple farm and town details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdigall Gardwell
Repartea
Mra Caldwell Moe
Sepia Goodwin
Mra
Jacob Snyder
Samuel Snyder
L. Bh. Guyer
Grimfield
Charleston
Appreciation for Mrs Purnara Turner Returns Home
Mrs Purnara Turner, long a patient at Proctor Hospital, has returned home and thanks friends for the cards and flowers sent during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra.Purnara Turner
Proctor Hospital
Free Movies in the Park Saturdays Presented by Brimfield Merchants
A weekly program of free moving pictures unfolds in Brimfield Park starting Saturday night and continuing each Saturday. Sponsored by local merchants including Abbott, Gostelio, and the Widow of Wagon Gap, the event invites community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants of
Brimfield
Wagon Gap
Abbott Aze Gostelio
Kiddies Photo Day At American Legion Building
The News announces free child photographs by Walts Studios of Geo Moines at the American Legion Hall next Tuesday July 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Citizens of Tomorrow feature. Parents need bring no subscription or obligation. photos may be ordered directly with the studio if desired. There is no age limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newa
American Legion
Pmbt
Laura Stems Visit and Local Social Notes in Peoria Area
Mrs With a Kneer from Peoria greeted by Laura at the Riggen home Sunday. Misa Hartley King of Warsaw waits at the Minor home. Laura Royal Neighbors met at Marie Hasselbacher’s last Wednesday. Myrtle Whittaker admitted for observation at Kewanee hospital. James and Kemper guests with Myrtle Rowe and Paul Kemper in Peoria. Don Webdater family visits Roland Webster in West Jersey. Magnum and daughter with Eva Percell of Peoria spent evening with Edson Purcell family. Cecil Miller and child visit Kalb in Brimfield. Kemper and Reed families attend Reed picnic at Eawin Reed’s in Elmwood on the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riggen
Misa Hartley King of
Warsaw
Walt Minor
Laura Royal
Marie Hasselbacher
Mra Don
Roland Webster
West Jersey
Merra Magnum
Eva Percell
Peoria
Edson Purcell
James Kemper
Harley Reed
Reed
Eawin Reed
Elmwood
Social Roundabout at French Grove Gatherings
French Grove residents welcomed visitors and relatives in a series of late calls and weekend visits. Mrs Everett Davis of Peoria stayed with Mrs Verne Shaffer while other relatives from Rock Island Decatur and Des Moines visited the A R Moore and Shaffer households. The Kellogg and Oakes families taught Bible school at Ford schoolhouse and celebrated July Fourth at Oak Lawn with Robab Kellogg of Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Davis
Peoria
Verne Shaffer
Low Kellogg
Elizabeth Oakes
Ford School
Oakes and Kellogg
Oak Lawn
Robab Kellogg
Rochester, Minn
Notice of Special Election in District 309 Peoria County
On Saturday July 26 1952 a special election will be held in Community Unit School District Number 309 Peoria County Illinois. Voters will decide on building a new elementary school and approving bonds of 240000 dollars bearing ten and a quarter percent interest. Polling places are Mickapoe Roselake Jubilee and Brimfield Grade Schools with polls open 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County
Illinois
Gommunity Unit
Board of Education
Comauoity Unit
Hlinos
Scnoo
Community Unit
Brimfield
Brfield
Rees
Board of Education of Community Unit School
Bistric Number
Liltmors Thomas Maker Presider
Board of Education of Community Gait School
Diatrict
rPeoria
Tilmen
Shower Honors Bride On Tuesday Evening
East Peoria residents hosted a miscellaneous shower for Helen Turner Bennett at the Farnard Turner home. Guests shared refreshments and gifts while many familiar local names attended from East Peoria, Oak Grove, and nearby Indiana locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Velwa Partea
East Peoria
Josephine McQuarter
Farnard Turner
Helen Turner Bennett
Scouts Enjoyed Wakanda Experience at Camp Wakanda
Scouts pursued a crowded program with awards for top campers. Roger Higgs earned best camper at Dogpated campsite while Jerry Muiler led distance elide, Rolland Eken excelled in jelly float events, and Arien won a tough age group. The spoon and bottle cap race proved chaotic as three entrants dove repeatedly for caps, ending in a draw after ten minutes. Dennis Aurde, Rand Ekena, and Nyal Gecil also earned recognition in wheelbarrow ramp events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Higgs
Beng
Dennis Aurde
Rand Ekena
Nyal Gecil
Bloodmobile visit set for Brimfield High School gym
The bloodmobile stops at Brimfield High School gym on July 24 from 12:00 to 6:00 to collect blood for Brimfield Jubilee and Kickapoo townships. The drive aims for 150 pints. with expected rejections, over 200 people must donate. Call 3524 to book an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Touraday
Brimfield
Jubilee
Kickapoo
Birthday Surprise At Fred Kratz Home For Mia Kratz
A surprise was planned and carried out Sunday at the Fred Kratz home honoring Mia Kratz’s birthday. A bountiful chicken dinner was served with many gifts. Over seventy relatives attended bearing baskets from Ghillco the Lincoln Varna LaRose Monica Laura Peoria Toulon Bloomington and Primfeld wishing her happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kratz
Mia Krats
Ghillcothe
Lincoln
Varna
LaRose
Monica Laura
Peoria
Toulon
Biloomington
Primfeld
Union Church School July Picnic at Glen Oak Park
The Union Church School picnic is set for Sunday July 20 at 1 p.m. DST at Glen Oak Park with a basket dinner and ice cream at 4 p.m. If rain, the event moves to Sunday July 27. All members and friends invited. committee includes Mrs. Higgs, L. Macey, Gene Hamman, Beverly Slocum, and Ralph Kingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church School
Glen Oak Park
Chorchana Chauren School
Mra G
Ecrain Higgs
Mr. L. Macey
Gene Hamman
Beverly Slocum
Ralph Kingdon
Bragg Brammer wedding ties Brimfield and Peoria families
Miriam Bragg daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bragg of Brimfield married Douala Framer son of Mr and Mrs Frank Cramer of Peoria in Brimfield Parish House on June 28 at 1 30 pm. Rev Thomas Harrison officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Miss James Diekhoff of Peoria and best man William Cramer of Peoria. Following a reception for about 150 guests at the bride’s home, the couple departed for California to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Bragg
Robert Bragg
Brimfield
Douala Framer
Frank Cramer
Peoria
Brimnela
Thomas Harrison
Mra
Joseph Blundy
Mra Ghas
Cox
Betty Wane
Srimfield
Sandra Kay Allen
Towton
Betty Emerick
California
Mra Cramer
Brimfield High School
Cramer
Marine Service
Camp Joseph 4d
Pendleton
Oseanaide
Walkington Family Reunion In Council Bluffs Iowa
Mr and Mrs Roy Walkington and Mrs EB and G mve plus daughter Kathy from Council Bluffs Iowa spent the fourth of July weekend with their cousin Mr and Mrs Forrest Wight A piente was had on the 4th with Mrs Roy Meyer Beis Carol and Mary Lou and Mr and Mrs Charlies R Meyer of StLeonard Wood present A surprise visit from Mr and Mrs We J Bill Miarg of Omaha completed the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Walkington
Kathy
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Forrest Wight
Roy Meyer Beis
Carol
Mary Lou
Charlies
R Meyer
St. Leonard Wood
We J
Bill) Miarg
Omaha
Ice Cream Social by Lutheran Ladies at Legion Hall
The Lutheran Ladies announce an ice cream social at the Legion hall on Saturday July 12. Enjoy home made ice cream cake pie and coffee. Proceeds support their local activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion
Shane Reunion Picnic to Be Held in Elmwood
The annual Shae picnic reunion will be held in Elmwood on July 20 with a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Appointed to tend to Auxiliary care duties
The text notes an appointed person, Tully, assigned to oversee the Auxiliary matters. It mentions a fiat or directive regarding usable coupons and future use by Auxiliary members.
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Jace
Brimfield Telephone Company
Monica
J. O. Ds Slyter
Baptist Cherch
Christian Endeavor
Gora
Perry Bevier
Ganton
Branchard G1
Mr. Carver
Morte Garveia
Walitama Field
Fae Carvers
Gerney
Garold E. Maurer
Durant Senocots
Red Cross
Legion Building
A ‘Ay
Laura
Myrtle Whittaker
Kewanee Hospital
Myrtle Rowe
Paul Kemper
Mrr
Cecil Miller
Ren of
Edward Kalb
BE. B. Hawley
W. 8. Clark
Mra Roth Shaw
Kenneth
Raymond Shaw
Rock Island
John Shaffer
Stanton Moore
Decatur
Walter Reed
den Moines, Iowa
A R. Moore
Wm Kellogg
Bes Zimmerman
Bether
Lala
Zad
Kaleel Juday
Syracuse
Indiana
Mickapoe
Rosetielkd
Ju Whee Township
Jubites Black Top Road
Bickapoe Grads Sehouls
Kickapoe
Keunsth Hamuiltoz
Beara of Education
Ilinoia
Pvt
Virgil Traver
San Antonio
Questa
Mesers
Wesdames
Fornard Terner
Florence
Charles Turver
Billy
Joseph Radlbec
Floyd Allen
Bert Knoight
Nancy
Brimfeld
Charles Steeth
Irvin Payton
Chevy Lvan
Raymord Peckep Paugh
Dorothy Jeanie
Jerry Mire
Jasper Payton
Mary Bennett
Chris
Oak Gill
Tre Margaret Avers
Diana
Robert Bennett
Ralph Carson
Mettie Murray
Jor Bantz
Helen Keel Mire
Mulvaney
Karen
Dovata Terner
Qomie Hoffmas
Bradie Marie
Pear Hankins
Helen
Wakanda
Gur
Camp Wakanda
Bragg-Cramer
Mre
Jamea Diekhoff
William Cramer of
Miss Mary Ellen Cramer
Forrest Wight Home
W. J. Miars
Ompaha, Nebr
Robert Wagner
Bremerton, Wash
Arthur Kelley
F C Wight
Mia
E. Glynn
H. J. Gerdes
Pesna
Thos. B. Coyle
Weshawken
N. J
Irene Irving
Buffalo, N. Y
Goyle
Katheine Murphy
Glen Simmons
Gai Murphey
Mike al
Chillicotte
Hattie Coyle
Princeville
Joe Boyiec
Gene
Coyle
Silver Ye
Shane
Joseph M Ketay
M.D Medical Clinic
Tayflon
Funeral Home
Brimfield, Ilinoia
Taylor Funeral Home
D. H. Johnson Ree
Johnson Archer. Inc
Walter Pace
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Illinois
BANK
General Banking
Skating
Ewalt's
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Illi
Eldon McKown
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
Illinoia
Palace Theatre
Elmwood, Illinois
Robert Cummngs
Terry Moore
Jerome Courtland
Judy Holiday
Aldo Ray Sun-Mon-Tues
Marrying Kind
Frei Astaire
Vera Ellen
Marjoeie Main
the Belle of
New York
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