Fourth survey in two years for smallrurban service
The entry notes the fourth survey in two years for a small rural service between Galesburg and Peoria, recently completed. It lists crop prices for July 17 1802 and provides later figures for July 18 1912 and July 20 1922 with corn oats wheat butter eggs hogs. It mentions accidents among local firms and a district sale advertised by Scemiera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Peoria
J. G. Hindre
Old Settie’s Association
R. E. Burt
Charles C. Carton
Alt Whetsel
Free Movies in the Park Sponsored by Brimfela Merchants
A weekly series titled In Vast Company features free film screenings in the Park this Saturday and every Saturday thereafter. Sponsored by Brimfela merchants led by Lee Gorcey at Huau Hall, the events promote community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Moving Pictures
Merchants of
Brimfela
Lee Gorcey
Huau Hall
Shane School Picnic at Jubilee State Park
The Shane School picnic will be held at Jubilee State Park on August 10. All former residents of the district are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Jubilee State Park
Auxiliary Legion meeting to discuss Old Settlers stand
A special American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 8:00 p.m. BST will provide instructions on operating the stand for Old Settlers. All members are urged to attend. Detected garble mentions Sally Johnson and Dell returning from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilia Y Ang
Vote Campaign Deserves Attention
A historical style plea emphasizes the importance of voting, warns against apathy, and argues that a small minority can decide elections. It urges turnout and supports the right to vote as essential against tyranny and for democratic accountability. The text underscores campaigns, slogans, and citizen responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Texea
Dom
Jubilee party marks Mrs J V Schmitt birthday
Mre Joe Stenger and relatives held a five day gathering from Monday to Friday at 19 Peoria spelling weekend Jubilee Party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eugene King, Mr and Mrs J V Schmitt, Mrs Lyte Schmitt, Larry Joe, Mr and Mrs Howard White, Chauncey King, Karl Christianson family, Beverly, Gladva Hahn, Stephen and Nancy, and others. Remarks mention a three week vacation trip for Mr and Mrs Chalmer Forney with visits to Ozarka, Carishad Peaverna, Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Royal Gorge, Seven Faunas, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Cheyenne rode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stenger
Peoria
J. V. Schmitt
Kieg
Eugene King
Lyte Schmtt
Larry Joe
Howard White
Chauncey King
Karl Chratian
Karl Chriatian
Srush Beverly
Gladva Hah
Stephen
Nancy
Here J
Stenger
Mra
Chalmer Forney
Ozarka
Winda
Rocky Mountain National Park
Plainer Talk From Hickory Grove Voice on Government Roles
A Hickory Grove reader urges fellow citizens to back a platform condemning expansive government. The note argues for work rights and protection while criticizing calls for government overreach and tax relief through reduced bond interest and tax exemptions. It laments political burdens and urges readiness for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrica
Seattle
Los Angeles
Teancase
State Commission
Amereca
Local visitors and weekend calls in Peoria area
Laura Kems ara Myrtle Rowe and Paul Kem per of Peoria were Sandy visitors at the James Kemper home. Mr and Mre Demar Grescant of near Monica called on Mra Hannah Beamer Sunday afternoon. Mary and Mra Thomas Rigzen left Thursday for Mayo Brothers where Mr Riggen will take treatment. Mrs Daisy Carte, and granddannght er Sonia Prieste of California are visiting at the Clarence Emery home. 4Mr and Mra Edson Purcell and Judy and Davd Purcell spent the weekend at Mason City with Mr and Mire Russel Purcell. Mr and Mrs Iravagrmom and daughter and Mrs Eva Purcell of Peocha called at the Bdaon Purcell home Sunday evening, Mr and Mra Oralegion of Gatwa and Mr and Mra Kenneth Mctvaneys of Peoria were visitors at the Chas. Thomas home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Myrtle Rowe
Paul Kemper
Peoria
James Kemper
Demar Grescant
Near Monica
Hannah Beamer
Mary
Mra Thomas Rigzen
Mayo Brothers
Mr Riggen
Daisy Carte
Sonia Prieste
California
Clarence Emery
4Mr
Mra
Edson Purcell
Judy
Davd Purcell
Mason City
Mr and
Mire Russel Purcell
Iravagrmom
Eva Purcell
Peocha
Bdaon
Mra Oralegion
Gatwa
Kenneth Mctvaneys
Chas. Thomas
Community Notes From French Grove Local Visitations
French Grove residents hosted relatives and friends through the week with gatherings at the Auten Kellogg and Shaffer homes. The Improvement Society met at the Mottaz home, a cancer dressings effort occurred, and Lois Kellogg and Musa Immerman provided music. Other items include baptism, military discharge notices, and weekend family visits and travels near Farmington, Deer Creek, and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Society
Meadames
Rosetta Mottas
Mary Betler
Nuth Shaw
Mottazheme
Mra Shaw
Mra
Lois Kellogg
Musa Cuca Immerman
Lydia Purcell
Delicioua
Recent Changes In School Faculty Headlines
Mase Gloria German now teaches English at the high school after a third grade stint. Misa German, Western State Teacher's College graduate, majored in England. Mrs Beattie resigns English post. Music teacher vacancy follows Lauderdale's shift to insurance. Mrs Loves German ends long tenure and becomes seventh grade watcher. Kingdon and Naber drive to California. Mrs Gerton Fitton visits peers in Peoria Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mase Gloria German
Hgh
Misa German
Western State Teacher's College
England
Bible School Program Demonstration Friday Night
A Vacation Bible Show will feature a demonstration of the children's work and its program. Details are limited but parents and members are invited to attend the Friday night event showcasing the kids' efforts and the completion of the program.
Birthday Party for Larry Mahler Held in Posio
A birthday party was given Wednesday afternoon July 23 for Larry Mahler of Posio in hope, to celebrate his 8th birthday. The event was at Frank W Gamilton's home with Tapese, Gene Atlen, Kenny Atlen, Roger Atlen, Garry Corney, Sandy Parks, Sherry Parks, David Clark, Dale Darrea, and Jimmy Darrea in attendance. Guests enjoyed games, cake, ice cream, and refreshments as the party concluded with opening presents. Barry, visiting his great grandfather, returned to find a birthday incpcle waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Mahler
Posio In Hope
Frank W Gamilton
Tapese
Gene
Kenny
Roger Atlen
Garry Corney
Sandy
Sherry Parks
David Clark
Dale
Jimmy Darrea
Barry
Severa
Weeta
Varnish Work Advice for Revarnishing Projects
The guidance suggests using fresh varnish with a revarnish approach, rubbing with a rag dampened by alcohol. It emphasizes performing the task on a warm, dry day and taking care to undertake the project properly.
Bloodmobile donors tally and community help noted
The Brimfield Red Cross blood drive shows 64 donors with 61 counted voting 40 rejected and 145 scheduled in advance. 104 reported or registered while 25 were unable or canceled. Volunteers from local churches and The American Legion Auxiliary staffed reception, donor rooms and canteen with nurses from the county. Brimfield High School hosted the event and thanks are extended to canvassers and supporters for farming communities and harvest time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agcietiea
Union
American Legion Auxiliary
Sime
Cieintty
Brimfield
American Red Cross
Farmington Editor Dies After Long Illness
Harlan B. Wood editor of Farmington Boys Tribune died Sunday night at the Veterans Administration hospital in Dayton after a long illness. Survived by two brothers Edgar of Chicago and Boni of Boston and a daughter. Wood edited the Bugle since his father’s death in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Harlan B. Wood
The
Farmington Boys
Veterans Administration
Dvightr
Bea
Me Wood
Edgar
Chicago
Bonan A
Boston
Mir Wood
the Bugie
Engagement Announced for Anna Marie Kettearing and Thomas Maher Jr
The engagement is announced by Mrs Frea Kettenring of Thresh Avenue and Mr and Mrs Thomas L. Maher Sr. Maria Kettearing, a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady, is enrolled at St Prancia school. Mr Maher, a graduate of Srimfield High, serves in the Army. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Kettearing
Thomas L. Maher Jr
Frea Kettenring
Thresh Avenue
Mr Maher
Thomas L. Maher
Priméeia
Maria Kettearing Wm
The
Academy of Our Lady
St Prancia Hoeotal School of
Aarning
Mahes
Srimfield High Ethanol
Army
Large Vote In School Election In Peoria Star Report
The Peoria Star notes a large school election turnout with 705 votes cast across two precincts. About 33 percent favored authorizing education bonds for a new graded building, 389 against, 124 supporting bonds of 210000 for a proposed site, 58 against. On the separate site ballot for the building, 97 voted yes, 3 for the other site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Star
Vot Educat Cn
Wuico
Quest
Gatther
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brmfield Band
Exenna
Clarencé
Harvey
Grandpa Charlie
Bowman
Scemiera
Saelice Johboson
Chan
Dell
Heme Thareday
St Francis Hospital
Devinely
Vote Campaign
Gomuntre
Carchy
Atake
Hickory Grove
Ging
Govt
Ugats
Pheares
Laura Kems
Faye Goodyear
Mra Ray Mottaz
Kaward Auten Jr
Princeville
Oakes and Kellogg
Mra Stanton Moors
Rae
John Shaffer
Wm Kellogg
Lola Zimmerman
Edward Auten Jr
Ralph Carter
Dwigh
Yockesy
Milmine
Clark
John Soaffer
Wm Kelogg
Mra SA. Kellogg
F M Oakes
J.R Oakes
Robah
Lula Zimmerman
Clara
Harrett Clara
Camy _Brecxinidge
George Lafollette
Wems Day
Forest
Roberta
Mra Wavie Coz
Mre Keonard Porter
Date Marie
Maher
Marines
Edward Williams
Leonard Woods
Walter Willams
J. R Courtright
Steven Lee
Union Church Friends
Eldrea Northrop
Walter Williams
Marilyn
Donna
Leonard
Erandparenta
Bert Witliamsa
Trivola
Marvin Courtright
Terri
Deer Creek
Encats
Cour
Beattie
Lauderdale
Mre
Garman
Ayatem
Giretaa
Laver
Ecveoth
Eva
Mir
Mra Leater Kingdon
Prank Una Mart Naber
Gertron Fitton
Peeria Calica
Frienda
Bere Teesday
Jubilee
Mickapoo
Brmfieid High School
John Mr. Clark
Broad Committee
Peasia Star
Joseph M Ketay
M. D Medical Clinic
Taylor
Funeral Home
Brimfield, Ilinois
Taylor Funeral Home
D. H. Johnson
Johnson Archer
Ina
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Lllino’s
BANK
General Banking
Ewalts Recreation
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Peskin
Eldon McKown
Elmwood
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter
Bree
Llinis
Jalwege
Johnny Weismuller
Jungle Jim
Disney’s
Olympic Elks
Esther Williams
Vivian Blaine
Skirts
Gary Cooper
van Johnson
T’s
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