From The Files July 17 3390 Tramp steals clothes and jewelry
A churchside incident recalls a tramp entering a residence and taking clothes and jewelry, leaving a revolver behind. He was pursued about four miles from town, wearing a hat and vest, with Wiley advertising the best Pitchfork on earth. Also notes market prices, local business moves, and a fall causing injuries to Ruth Ane Maher. Irene Bowman and Kathryn Talm age visit Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kingdon
Church Sanday
Wiley’s
Village urges cleanup of streets and alleys
Notice from the Village Board urging residents to keep streets and alleys clean. Cooperation is essential to remove trash and fallen trees. If you cannot dispose of debris on private property, have it hauled away by order of the Village Board.
Save Magazines Too Collect for St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's church asks residents to donate old magazines and newspapers. Call 424A and arrangements will be made to pick up the items.
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St. Joseph's Church
Notice to creditors in Peoria County estates
Notice is hereby given that August 7, 1950 is the expiration date to file claims against the estate of Henry Reinhart, deceased, in the Probate Court of Peoria County Illinois. Executor Susanova Reinhart and attorney G Birkett of Peoria handle the proceedings. Also notice that December 4, 1950 is the claim date for the estate of Susie Rogers, deceased, with claims due to be filed in the same court and avenue. Administrator Karl G Rogers and attorney Arber Swain and Johnson are involved in Peoria Illinois.
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Henry Reinhart
Peona County
Ilinois
Susie Rogers
Peoria County
Illinois
Saic Catate
Kar. G. Rogers
Arber, Swain and Johnson
Peoria
Army Recruiting Young Men in 32 Opportunities
Army and Air Force seek high calibre men 17 to 33 for diverse roles. Cpl Jam es Abbey notes jobs offer financial security steady work and advancement, travel and education. See your Recruiting Sergeant at the Brimfield Post Office Illinois for details 10:00 to 12:00.
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Isba
U.S Army
U.S. Air Force
Jam
S Abbey
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Cpl Abbey
Brimfield
Ill
Federal Rent Control Set to End This Year
Federal rent control will automatically end December 31 in the Peoria area unless city councils act by September 1 to extend it. Local governments must pass a three fifths vote to continue the program into 1951. The Housing Expediter will keep administration if continuance is approved. Local rent advisory boards may recommend changes during the transition to normal market conditions. A Canton meeting discussed ongoing housing surveys and community attendance at events.
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Masomb-Cantoe
Bloonington
Walesburg
Peoria
Waleas
Heilman
Pasa Ea
Heman
Peoria Area
Office of Mousing
Tigher Woods
Governor Lee's stance on thrift and self reliance quoted
The article quotes Governor Lee criticizing big government and praising thrift and individual responsibility. He warns that federal overreach bankrupts the nation and likens government to a referee in life’s game. He advocates fair treatment by government and a philosophy that built the country.
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Lee
Athacid
National Reclamation Association
French Grove Week of Visits Tied to Nearby Towns
French Grove residents and relatives traveled from Neosha Mo to enjoy a week with kin. Custer family hosted two weeks with Ganton and Parmington relatives. Shaffer, Oakes, Moore, Adame and Kellogg households hosted or visited, with social calls and a July Fourth program noted. The French Grove Improvement Society plans a July 37 meeting at Lydia Parsell’s home with Florence Reed assisting.
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Pater Custer
Ganton
Parmington
Preneh Grove Improvement Society
M A Lydia Parsell
Florence Reed
Minnie Martsfief
Dottie Clark
Misa Barbara Smith
Local residents share visits and family news
Laura Items Mrs Sam Carter Gartie Obie visits Lizzie Hart home. Wilfred Beamer Peoria calls on mother Hannah Beamer. Mra Gale Gilliatt La Rose visits Mra Moola Beauchamp. Mrs Carter California visits Clarence Emery family. Miss Jeanann Brown Chicago stays with uncle Allen Brown. Mrs Maney King. Dinner guests Mrs Clarence Catton Brimfield at Thomas Miller home. Henry Kruskep and others visited Kitchen and Wester Osborn at Bradford. Rev Hilon Whites Grove Baptist preached. Laura vacation noted. Mra Cliff Asherwood and baby visit Thomas Miller parents Peoria. Wallace Phillip and children travel with Bon Welate and children to Starved Rock and Deer Park. Albert Noland New York welcomed a son born July 5. Mrs Koand and Claree visit Callera Thursday evening at Mrs Jennie Barrett. Cousin David Porter Tevlon and Mr James Ugles Fayette. My rtie Whittaker Laura Gee Reichenekeur Don Webster Late Reicheneker Laura and Frank Blundy Brimfield to St Louis for ball game. John Whittaker Jr James Kemper Harley Reed Alberta Whittaker Dorothy Kay Marilyn Carter Tulsa visit Peoria Wednesday.
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Mra Batey Carter
California
Clarence Emery
Jeanann Brown
Chicago
Allen Brown
Mra Maney King
Clarence Catton
Brimfield
Thomas Miller
Cliff Asherwood
Peoria
Sire Thomas Miller
Wallace Phillip
Bon Welate
Childre
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Albert Noland
New York
Paul Koand
Claree
Callera
Jennie Barrett
David Porter
Tevlon
Tre James
Ugels
Fayette
Myrtie Whittaker
Laura Gee
Reichenekeur
Don Webster
Reicheneker
Laura
Frank Blundy
St. Louis
John Whittaker, Jr
James Kemper
Harley Reed
Control For The Love Of Control Debate In Early Socialism
Dr Franklin Bliss Spyder argues socialism stems from a gradual societal urge toward control and warns against liberty restrictions. Anthony Eden is cited on the danger of overbearing party control. The piece also notes Mr and Mrs Frank Carson of New York visiting the R E Carson family after a Colorado trip.
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Anthony Eden
Socialist Party
Frank Carson
New York City
R E Carson
West Coast
Colorado
Mr. Carson
Laura Winners 4H Club Meets at Susie Smith Home
Ten members of the Aura Winners 4H club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs Susie Smith. The meeting began with the pledge and the minutes were approved. Plans to raise money for the club treasury were discussed. Marilyn Phillips and Albert King gave talks. The meeting adjourned with refreshments served. The next meeting is set for August 7 at 7 30 p m with leader John Harvey.
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Aura Winners 4H
Susie Smith
Meanad
Marilyn Phillips
Noa Albert King
Appreciation Note for Nettle Montgomerys Death
The Brooks family conveys appreciation for help, flowers, letters and cards from friends and neighbors during the death of Nettle Montgomery. Mr and Mrs E McKown.
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Nettle Montgomerys
Mr and
Mraly
E McKown Th Brooks
Mire Whittaker Thanks Friends for Cards and Gifts
Leroy Whittaker expresses gratitude to friends for kind cards and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home.
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Mire
Leroy Whittaker
Lavely
Kellstadt Family Mourns Sudden Denver Death
Joseph Kellstadt and Mrs Mary Adams of Princeville share news of the brother Joseph Kellstadt dying suddenly at his Denver home Sunday morning. Sister Mrs Lena Turna also resides in Denver. Leroy Kellstadt and brother Clarence of Farmington left Tuesday for Thuraday funeral of their uncle.
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Mary Adams
Princeville
Henry Kellstadt
Joseph Kellstadt
Denver
Colo
Lena Turna
Leroy Kellstadt
Clarence
Farmington
Maher 76 local farmer dies at St Francis Peoria
James E Maher aged 76 longtime local farmer died at St Francis hospital Peoria at 4 40 pm Sunday born May 15 1874 Brimfield son of Martin and Catherine Maher married Nora Jan 37 1903 Brimfield She died Oct 13 1940 Surviving sons Raymond and Robert of near Wyoming sisters Margaret Maher and Nelle Garrell Brimfield brother Marry Brimfield eight grandchildren Services were held Wednesday in St Dominics Wyoming with Rev K Bratkoweki officiating Burial in St Dominics cemetery Beers Myrtle Frank and daughters visited Sparland to bring Belle King home for a visit Other relatives and many in town enjoyed a family supper Monday night.
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James B. Maher
St Francis Hospital
Peoria
Theeon
Martm
Catherine Doran Maher
Brimfield
Nora
Raymond
Robert
Wyoming
Margaret Maher
Nelle Garrell
Elmhurst visit ends after pleasant week with Stewart
Mr and Mrs J S S Nauert and Barbara of Elmhurst left Tuesday after a very pleasant week with Mr and Mrs Chas Stewart.
Dean Plack Family Seeks Votes in Peoria Star Contest
The Dean Plack family employs 16 members to enter the Peoria Star contest and requests reader votes. They may tally contributions at the Emry and Louth Implement House.
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Dean Plack
Peoria
Emry & eLouth
Peoria man guest of friend Charles Frank Saturday night
Billy White of Peoria was a guest of bute friend Charles Frank Saturday night.
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Billy White
Peoria
Bute
Charles Frank
Keith Cady Promoted to Head of Biological Sciences
Keith Cady has been promoted to Head of the Biological Sciences Department at Oak Mark High School with duties starting in September. The department has twelve teachers, marking a significant step in salary and responsibility for Cady.
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Keith Cady
Oak Mark High School
Keith
Peoria Manx Picnic Set for July at Bradles Park
The 18th annual Peoria Manx picnic will be held on July 23 at Bradles Park upper picnic ground. A Peoria Basket dinner is planned for 1 00 pm at Margaretta after. Secretary Brimfield invites all Manx people to attend.
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Peoria Manx Asso
Bradles Park
Peoria
Margaretta
Secy Brimfield
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