Illinois farm notes and weather wrap from 1904 to 1932
A compact record of farm prices for corn oats wheat butter eggs and hogs across several dates, plus weather events and local notes. Mentions Lincoln Croyle of Chicago in charge of horses at Maple Prack farm, Uncle Jimmie Murray selling a residence, and Gordinter’s arrival. Includes school honors for Donald Hayes Thomas Day Stanley Cady John Babcock and Margaret Reinhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Croyle
Chicago
Maple Prack Farm
Donald Hayes
Thomas Day
Stanley Cady Ranke
John Babcock
Margaret Reinhart
Brimfield Legion Seeks Calvage Paper Cans and Rags Drive
The Brimfield Legion Post urges residents to gather salvaged paper magazines and cardboard tin cans and rags for reuse. The drive aims to collect recyclable materials from the community and support post activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brimfield Legion Post
Oak Hill Community Club May Meeting Recap
President Marjorie Penn led the May 12 gathering with group singing and roll call showing 16 members. County Superintendent BE Downing spoke on Action while Lee Hartley showed child pantomime photos, and the evening closed with a late but profitable finish. Florence Hartley, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Penn
Oak Hill
Floyd Coon
BE. E. Downing
Lee Hartley
Florence Hartley
Sec
Treaa
Establish Post Office and YMCA Meetings Amid History
Fragmentary notes recall 19th century events including a 1854 YMCA gathering in Buf and a 1942 reference to Dutch Harbor. Also mentions establishment of a post office as an educational department and a 7 July date. Details are incomplete but point to civic milestones.
Fifteen Receive High School Diplomas
A May 2 commencement ceremony awarded diplomas to fifteen graduates nine girls and six boys. Barbara Chase gave the sanitatory address and Imogene Bank delivered the valedictory. Lester O. Schriver of Peoria spoke as the evening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Doering
Hart Christian
Miss Wallen
Barbara Chase
Imogene Bank
Lester O. Schriver
Peoria
M. W. Watt
Imogene Kauk
Mary Key Kingdon
James Schmitt
Farmers Endure Rain Delays. Fields Remain Unplowed
Long work hours tackle the delayed planting caused by a protracted rainy season. Peoria residents Miss Elfen Drysdale Charles Drysdale and family visit the editor after a Friday morning outing with friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Saletcki and son from Kewanee stop by Tuesday night to reminisce about former fifth grade pupils. M W Watts Meredith and Leslie plan a Taylorville trip for a visit with his parents and attend the Agricultural Institute at the University before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Saletcki
Kewanee
M. W Watts Meredith
Leslie
Taylorville
Watts
Agricultural Institute
University
American Medical Association to Hold 94th Annual Session in Chicago
The AMA plans its 94th annual session in Chicago in June. It highlights rapid progress in American medicine with lifesaving practices now familiar to citizens. The piece emphasizes medicine as nonpolitical and accessible to all, including those in the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Chicago
United States
Davis Elevator Co Adds New Storage Space In Iowa
The Davis Elevator Company plans 50 000 bushel storage expansion at Corwith Iowa after taking over Weldhouse Grain. Arnold confirms the Ocal business unit will add facilities while Davis leads with 38 years grain experience. The firm is owned by Chas C Davis of Pasadena and Everett W Davis of Peoria who have long operated elevators in Illinois and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Elevator Company
Weldhouse Grain Co
Corwith
Iowa
A Arnold
Ocal
Arnold
Denham
Chas.c Davis
Pasadena
Calif
Everett W. Davis
Peoria
Illinois
Denhaft
Laura Smiths Fairfield Visit and Local Socials
Laura hosts Mia Starr of Fairfield 18 visits. Marjorie Emery visits her aunt Esther Spencer of North Henderson. Mrs Fidd of Elmwood visits sister-in-law Jennie Barrett. Spellman family from Seesburg visit Laura and relatives. Kitchen and social calls, Sunday dinners, Mayo Clinic trip, Monica residents move, and a wedding in Abingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Wm. Starr
Fairfield
Laura
Marjorie Emery
Esther Spencer
North Henderson
Fidd
Elmwood
Jennie Barrett
Peoria Families Send Memorial Day Greetings and Visits
Mr and Mrs Chester Doubet of Peoria called on the Flynn family Sunday. Rev and Mrs Dunnery host their guest Mrs Vera M Walz and two children from Norwalk Wisconsin. Sgt John Gall and wife visit Mrs Gal's parents Mrs Fromas Pacey. They are now attuned near Salina Kansas splitting turough between Joliet and Brimfield. Charles Catton writes he is back in the States after cruise visiting Panama Russell Island Guadalcanal and other noted spots. O Washburn Miss Neile Pacey of Peoria and Mrs D R Barr of Galesburg visited Mrs A Pacey Tuesday and attended Memorial Day exercises. Twe Washburn tolis were dinner guests of Mrs Frances Kingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gall Ana
Gal
Friand
Fromas Pacey
Salina
Kansas
Turrough
Joliet
Brimfield
Charles Catton
States
Panama
Russell Island
Guanalcanal
R L. Pacey
O. Washburn
Neile Pacey
Peoria
fMramu
D. R Barr
Galesburg
A. Pacey
Twe Washburn Tolis
Frances Kingdon
Brimfield 4-H Helpers Hold Second Meeting
The Brimfield Victory Helpers 4-H met May 26 at Brimfield High School with ten members and one visitor. Talks covered milk as a good food care of milk and utensils posture and its meaning shoe care wool garments and related topics. A chocolate syrup drink with cookies was served. The next meeting is June 2 at the high school. Rep. Patricia Dungan attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Victory Helpers
Betty Bowe
Bonna Cady
Darlene Sollenberger
Marilyn Tucker
Donna Clark
Tably ‘Bérnice
Mra Slesum
Willedean Reinhart
Herta S10
Patricia Dungan
Local Social Notes from French Grove and Surrounds
French Grove residents and visitors share Saturday visits and weekly gatherings. The Improvement Society met at Barbara Smiths home while plans emerged for the 60th annual Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at the church with devotional leadership by Susa Welch and Ruth Oakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Society
Odiss Barbara Smith
Luella McClellan
Dottie Clark
Susa Welch
Ruth Oakes
Ella Kellogg
Memorial Day Service Draws Local Respect and Honors
Memorial Day services drew a well attended crowd with local figures delivering speeches and music. Geo W Barrette editor gave the address, poems were rendered beautifully, and Bertha Carter read the Gettysburg Address. The firing squad saluted the dead and prayers followed as color bearers Vela Johnson and Werdell Johnson watched from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W Barrette
Journal-Transcript
Bonnie Cady
Suman
Lanone
Rolland Cady
Rudolph S.vage
Flanders Fields
Bertitza Garter
Bertha Carter
Robah Wycoff
Rev. Dunlevy
Papa
Legionaire
Vela Johnson
Werdell
Family makes brief stop before West Coast shipyard work
The Bert Short family paused in town for a short time on their way to Washington where Bert will work in the ship yards. Their 13 year old son is convalescing from a recent attack of spinal meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Washington
Grade Honor Roll Recipients Named by Classes
The list names students earning grade honors across grades 1 through 8. From 1st Verna Edwards is honored. 7th grade includes Mary Ann Mulvaney and Marcella Kingdon. 8th grade features Ruth Knight and Patricia Dangan. other honorees include Berta Slocum Betty Hawes James Voeck Barlene Collins Rojsie Pennington Raymond Johnson Ward Hasaing Nebert Rortey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Mulvaney
Berta Slocum
Betty Hawes
Marcella Kingdon
James Voeck
Barlene Collins
Rojsie Pennington
Raymond Johnson
Ruth Knight
Patricia Dangan
Ward Hasaing
Nebert Rortey
Tragic Farm Accident Kills Young Boy at Tucker Farm
William Daum 52? is misread in article. A tractor backing up at the Duane Tucker farm fatally struck the boy identified as William Danum or Daum, about 3:25 Sunday. He died en route to St Francia hospital. Funeral held at Methodist Church with pallbearers and family mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Danum
Billie
Raymond
St. Francia Hospital
Baby Betty Ann Wyss Dies At Home North Of Town
Betty Ann Wyss, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wyss, died Sunday morning at the family home north of town. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Tretheway Funeral Home in Princeville with burial in Apostolic Cemetery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann
John Wyss
Samy
Tretheway Stunera
Princeville
Apostolic
Dunlevy Family Reunion Highlights Military Ties
Lt Quentin Donlevy graduated at Jackson base on May 23 and becomes a 2d Lieutenant. He will teach at Randolph Field Texas before assignment. His return home on leave followed a large dinner hosted by Rev and Mrs Christ Donlevy with Paul Donlevy Vera Walz Mildred Auer and Quenda Jr among guests. It is the first time in 25 years the whole Dunlevy family gathered. Photos by Joe Risius capture the event. Frances Kingdon hosted four grandchildren including Mary Lou and Bud Kingdon ahead of Navy training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Donlevy
Jackson, Miss. Air Base
Randolph Field
Texas
Mra
E. Donlevy
Otto Schmidt
Paul O. Donlevy
Chicaze
Vera M. Walz
Norwalk
Wis
David Walz
Ca'cage
Philip
Karen
Dunlevy
Joe Risius
Will
Frances Kingdon
Mary Lou Kingdon
California
Bud Kingdon
Navy
Joe Sanchez
Washington, DC
Bernice Kingdon
Jimmie Sticke
Bud
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Frost
Jimmie Murray
Heenan Savage
Ireland
Gordinter’s
Intro Bragg
Eck Clarx
Union
Kelly Motor Co
Siactian
Thornburg
Dutch Harbor
Reser
Bei
Alaska
Franklin
Roosevelt
J Office
Buf
Arcange Teor
Ecole Department
Supreme Court
SKU
Eugene Carter
Beverley Christian
Alice Ford
Inogene Hauk
Kathleen Ubeci
Willis Kingdon
Mildred McDononell
Carl Murnan
James Steckel
Mildred Tucker
Charles Wyman
Elfen Drysdale
Charles Drysdale
Billie An Kay
Wes Anna Ryneareoa
Mediicine
Davis Elevator Co
Grain Dealers’ Journal
Davis Brothers
David Smth
Prince Ville
Walter Spellman
Seesburg
George Taylor
Barry
Paul Burgess
Carol
Oren Couch
Paul Noland
Harley Reed
Frank Kemper
James Kemper
James Porter
Fred Beltord
Monica
Mayo Bros. Glinic Minn
James Camp
Roy White
White's
Frea Jones
Wm Jones
Bheien Cole
James Gole
Abingdon
Chester Doubet
Flynn
Rev
Dunnery
Mra Vera M. Walz
Norwalk, Wis
Brimfield Helpers
W. E. Carter
Holland
Trivoli
McClellan- Clark Home
H.L. Reed
D. BE. Kemp
Margaret Maher
Bob Carroll
Mire Verne Shaffer
Detta Lou
Oakwood
Peter Custer
Robert Hedeespeth
Corning Calif
Woodlown Bhospital
ALA
Verna Edwards
William Eugene Daum
Duane Tucker
Eugene
Margaret Tucker Daum
Dolores
Pete Daum
Methodist Church
Rudolph Savage
Ralph Gall
Ellis
Dale Tucker
Merle Savage
Melvin Poland
America
Res
R. B. Roberts
Illlinois
JE. Welsh
Telephone
Brinfield, Iinois
Frederick V. Arber
Arber Johnson
Attorneys AT Law
Central National Bank Bldg
liThidia
Cluskey Mortuary Co
Madison St
Gohnnon
Linois
Aves
DR. WH. Herring
Yatea City
Walter Pacey
Bondi
Galesburg, Ilinois
Oscar M. Harding
Qak Hill Ilinois
Nat’nal
Reppert
Decatur
Indiana
Ewalt's
Palace Theater
Evwood, Llindis
Old
Monterey
Morgan's Creek
Vermont
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