Agricultural prices and local notices from July tidbits
Market figures for corn oats wheat rye butter and eggs appear alongside notes on arrests for selling unapproved tonics, preparations and a court hearing in Peoria. Local business changes include a new public Brimfield Bunse manager and a corn elevator project. Community events cover alumni supper Old Settlers Day and a school band concert with a student-age range. Dr and Mrs Molting relocate to Elmwood. A dry spell and a vibrant midwestern agrarian scene wrap the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Martina
Peoria
C. E. Gosacx
Bloomington
Cc. L. Dangan
County 40 Achievement at Carter's Grove Prinseville
The Peoria County 40 Club show unfolds August 4 and 5 in Carter's Grove Prinseville with 32000 square feet of displays. A two day live at sex judging and a Wednesday style show feature garments that won division honors, plus a tractor rodeo as a program highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Laura School Picnic and Community Reunion
Laura School and community reunion set for Laura Gym on Sunday August 1. A basket dinner will be served at 1 PM CST. All former pupils and teachers are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Laura Gym
Ketsch Family Reunion Set for August at Silverseal Pavilion
The Kelash family reunion, the lath annual event, will be held Sunday, August 15 at Silverseal Pavilion on Bt 150. A basket dinner will open the day with prizes for various contests. Mrs Gerald Ketsch, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelash
Silverseal Pavilion
Bt 150
Prises
Shane Reunion Held at West Park Elmwood in 1955
The Shane reunion gathered about 40 relatives at West Park Elmwood. Newly elected officers included President Mrs Harvey Ekena Vice President Marie Norton Secretary Treasurer Mrs Pearl Donnelly and program chair Mrs Arie Norton. Prizes went to the oldest man Joe Hasselbacher and oldest woman Mae Catton. Families attended from Yates City Galesburg Monmouth Brimfield and Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Shane
West Park
Elmwood
Mra Harvey Ekena
Marie Norton
Mra Pearl Donnelly
Arie Norton
Prises
Joe Hasselbacher
Mra Mae Catton
Ann Is Seven Ann Hamilton Birthday With Turtle Guests
Ann Hamilton celebrated her seventh birthday at home on Saturday afternoon inviting schoolmates and turtle friends. Games, punch, candy, ice cream, and a decorated cake followed. Attendees included Kathy Kelsey Gene Higgs Boyd Shaffer Linda Bridsoo Saras Wiegend Barbara White Joyce Furgenon Asa Saxumas Mary Spencer Sherris Encwick Mary Lewise Sacks Virginia Muller and Cara Ann Sever of Beirut visiting for a few days. Gifts were opened with much delight and a few gifts also came from Carolyn Gatton and Mary Eae Dungan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hamilton
Wapatty
Kathy Kelsey
Gene Higgs
Boyd Shaffer
Linda Bridsoo
Saras Wiegend
Barbara White
Joyce Furgenon
Asa Saxumas
Mary Spencer
Sherres Encwick
Mary Lewise Sacks
Virginia Muller
Ann
We Get What We Deserve Rowianou BR
Hughes, a top Budget Bureau official, argues budget success relies on three parties: administration Congress and the public. He says public opinion drives government economy and warns that voters often demand economy for others, not themselves, shaping non essential spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowianou BR. Hughes
Bureau of the Budget
Congress
Citisee
Sup
Fti
Paiva
Artitads
York Family Guests at M E Twait Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Fackies and their children Roger Joyce and Janis of York Pennsylvania are guests at the M E T await home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fackies
Roger, Joyce and
Janis
York, Pa
M. E. Twait
Government Greed Targeted by Mercury Editorial
The Mercury of Medford laments government greed across eras and calls out the modern push to justify growth. It cites thousands added to the public payroll and billions to the budget as wasteful expansion. The piece warns that unchecked greed yields diminished liberty and potential dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Medford
Gsachusetta
Sia
Leese
Laura News and Visitors Round Peoria Area
Laura residents and visitors fill weekends with relatives and friends across Peoria Delong Princeville Buffton Brimfield Kewanee and Gannak Beamer homes. Names include Jane Mead Wintrese Webster Reese Jones Lyon Nightingale Frank Beal Amie Emery Clarence Carter Gilles La Roser Mira Laisure Permia Underwood Thomas Miller Gatton Whittaker Spurgeon Carlson and Endaley among others.
Union Church Picnic Plans At Glen Oak Park
Union Church School will hold its annual picnic next Sunday in August at Glen Oak Park starting at one o’clock. A church service and church school precede a 6A basket lunch with ice cream for dessert. After dinner a program of games and swimming is planned. all members and friends are invited. For transportation call Mrs George Wagner.
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Union Church
Glen Oak Park
Snn
George Wagner
Home Bureau Picnic Friday at Williams field
All members and families invited to a potluck picnic at Bappy Hellow Cake near Williams field on Friday August 6. Meet at Southport Schoolhouse at 11 00 DST for assembly. A gate charge of about 2c per person may apply due to a new aling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Field
Southport
Notice The H and H Beauty Shop Closure Dates
A notice states the H and H Beauty Shop will close in Degumensg from August 2 to August 7. The rest of the text repeats a fragmented, unrelated anecdote about an old South African boy and a dog, lacking clear connection to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H and H Beauty
French Grove Notes at Local Fair and Cemetery Meeting
The French Grove community records a week of family visits including JF M Oakes Angus display at the Heart of Illinois fair and a July 20 birth of Calvin Kent at the Methodist hospital. Members hosted guests at the cemetery association meeting and social hour with many local names attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Oakes
JF. M. Oakes
Calvin Kent
Mra Cariworth
Methodist Hospital
Zion Church Anniversary Service to Honor Benefactor
Zion Church marks its 110th anniversary this Sunday afternoon at 6 o clock DST with Bishop Essex presiding. A memory table for benefactor Mrs Addie R Rancon will be unveiled during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Essex
Addie R Rancon
Zion
Library Schedule: Close July 31 and Reopen Sept 1
The library will close on July 31 for maintenance and will reopen on September 1. This temporary closure affects all services and collections during the period. Patrons are advised to plan ahead and check notifications for any updates.
Appreciation note from Fern Plack and friends
Fern Plack thanks relatives and neighbors for flowers and care during illness. Alma Elim expresses appreciation for cards and gifts received during hospital and home recovery. Alvo notes many enjoyed the calia-chiehs. thanks again for support and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Plack
Carl Ekena Funeral Held for Local Resident
Carl Frederick Ekena longtime Brimfield resident died after a long illness at St Francis hospital. Funeral services were held Monday July 26 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Pastor Bez Howard Welch officiating. Burial followed at Swan Lake Cemetery. Born March 29 1876 in Germany he came to America at eight and married Elisabeth Broninga in 1902. He farmed locally and later retired to Brimfield. Survived by wife four sons Clarence Harvey Barry Arthur two daughters Frances Phillips Lenora Miler and 14 grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frederick Erena
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ghurch
Bez Howard Welch
Swan Lake Cemetery
Mr Ekena
Germany
America
Elisabeth Broninga
St. John’s Lutheran Gharchia
Clarence
Harvey
Elmwood
Barry
Peoria
Arthur
Brimfield
Franes Phillips
Lenora Miler Brimfield
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
Sincere thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during our recent bereavement. Thanks for the Mary flowers gifts of food and sympathy cards. From Mrs Charles Ekena and the Ekena family and Mr and Mrs Harvey Ekena Mr and Mrs Clarence Ekena dir and Mra Harvey Ekena Mr and Mrs Asther Kkeua Mr and sire Wilbert Phillips Sr and Mrs Cecil M Mitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Charles Ekena
Clarence Ekena
Harvey Ekena
Harry Exea
Asther Kkeua
Sire Wilbert Phillips
Cecil M. Mitler
Ray Derby dies after 48 years with Burlington Railroad
Ray Derby of 130 Division Street Galesburg died early Sunday in Peoria State hospital after a long illness. Born February 10, 1877, he lived in Galesburg 33 years and Quincy 15 years. Retired in 1946 as Burlington Railroad conductor after 48 years of service. Survived by wife Ulive Anna Derby, two sisters Zelia Layne and Miss George Corry, one grandchild and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Kimber and West Chapel with Rev F W Jolly. burial in Grimfield cemetery.
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Ray Derby
Division St. Galesburg
Peoria State Hospital
Mr Derby
Quincy
Galesburg
Burlington
Ulive Anna Derby
Kansas City
Christian Church
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Zelia Layne
Ledbetter, Ky
George Corry
Peoria
Darlene Nauman Vacation Visit with Relatives
Darlene Nauman spends two weeks visiting her maternal aunt and uncles in Metamora and Lowpoint, staying with relatives during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Nauman
Anmsa
Metamora
Lowpoint
Shrine Circus registration for children with consent in Peoria
Shrine circus plans a registration drive for grade school children with parental consent at Luckw's restaurant in Peoria. The event is organized by the Shriners of the Brimfield area, with transportation information available by calling Tay or Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckw’s
Shrine Circus
Peoria
Shriners
Brimfield
Tay
Funeral Home
Federation of Illinois Wemin's Republican Club Organized
New club organized in Pekin area with Mrs Willard Weidner as president and Mrs Gasel Poorman chairing. Officers elected include Mrs Weidner president Mrs Tayter vice president Mrs Jordan Harding secretary and Mrs Edson Parcell treasurer. Women from Brindfield Elhaefield Millbrook Princeville Chillicothe and Stark County attended. Forty three joined the federation at the first meeting and the next meeting time and place will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Brooting
Pekin
State Federation
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Arthur Pacey
A. A. Knapp
Kimwood Telephone Company
Old Settlers
Mra
W. £. Molting
Ketsch
Gerald Ketsch
Sec’y
Shane Reun
Yates City
Monmouth
Brimfield @den
Eimwood
Laura News
Jane Mead
Wintrese Webster
Reese Jones
DeLong
Sanday
Misa Mincie Brook
Wick
Mra Lyon Nightingale
Princeville
Laura Caliera
Frank Beal
Glarencé Emery
Clarence Carter
Gillesie la Roser
Mira Corlies Laisure
Permi‘ia
Buffton
Ind
Mary and
Peggy Underwood
Thomas Miller
Clarence Gatton
Kewanee
Askew Whittaker
Aldfred Spurgeon
Gannak Beamer
Vernon Carlson
Gaughter
M 2Ncanta
Cn Endaley
Home Bureau
Quian
Mr and
Mra Wm. Kellogg and
Jack
W. B. Clark
Dare] Plack
Joyee
Clinton Day
John Clark
Judy
Dora Lee
Laurence Catton
A. KR. Moore
Moores
C. F. Adams
Marilyon Ramsey
Eleanor Casson
French Grave Improvement Society
Taursday
Dottie Clark
Minnie Marthlas
Mra Hare Plack
Filorice Resa
Lydia Poring
Cem ‘Tery Ass
Ralph Calet
Irene Brunnga
Elien
Mary Jane
Joyce Plack Donn
Jandy Glark
Elieanor Shaffer
Alma Elim
Carl Frederick Ekena
Mir Ekena
St .Francie Hospital
Sie
Pacaday
Kimber and West Chapel
F. W. Jolly
Grimfield Cemetery
Federation of Illinois
Wemin
Republican Club
Willard Weidner
Joseph M. Kenny
M.D. Medical Clinic
Brinfield
Faylon
Brimfield, Winocis
Taylor Funeral Home
H. Johnson
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Illinois
BANK
Gener Bank
Skating
Ewalt's
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Illinois
Eldon McKown
Monroe Flower Shop
Tell Elmwood, Il
Mutual Insurance
C. W., Porter Brimfield, Minow
D. H. Johnson
General Insurange Notary Public Office
Res
Kellstedt& Young
National Basic
Brimfield Offic
Allstate Realty Farms
H.T
Sam” Compton
Sam Compton
Theate
Fort
Algiers
Yvone DeCarlr
Carlos Thompson
Johnny Guitar 'N Color
Joam Caward
Sterling Davden
River Street
John Payne
Evelyn Keye
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