Earl Mott Shows Signs of Improvement at Home
The past week brought notable progress in Earl Mott's condition as he recognises friends and speaks again after being brought home Monday. The community rejoices with the family. Mrs. Richard Heinz hosted a surprise party Monday honoring Nichards' birthday with many guests present and games followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Mott
Acme
Howe
Munity
Richard Heinz
Nichards
Pat Donavan
Peter Lottman
Alvert Sloan
Plan 2 Routes Third Round Free Re
Fragmentary note mentions Plan 2 routes and a third round, with unclear pricing or timing. Key terms suggest a scheduling or competition item, but details are unreadable. No clear persons, organizations, or places can be identified from the fragment.
Large Crowd Greeted 1931 Graduates
A capacity crowd attended graduation exercises at the community building Friday evening for 22 graduates, 12 girls and 10 boys. The program featured high school band, chorus, and solos by Norma Kinor and Trelma De Veres. De J. L. Conger of Knox College delivered the commencement address. Valedictory by Emily Corney, awards announced by Supt. E. L. Coberhowe. Highlights included scholarship notices and various prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Kinor
Trelma de Veres
de J.L Conger
Knox College
Emily Corney
Supt
E. L
Coberhowereim Folowss
Brimfield Hotel operator G H Miller dies in Washington
A telegram Sunday announced the death of G H Miller brother in law of a local Brimfield resident. Miller lived here for a period and ran the Brimfield Hotel and livery barn. He died at his son Raymond Miller’s home in Puyallup Washington.
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G.H. Miller
Brimfield
Raymond Miller
Puyallup
Wash
Strawberry Festival at French Grove Church Ice Cream Event
The French Grove Improvement and Missionary Society hosts its annual ice cream and home grown strawberry festival at the church. Tonight features cone service for those who prefer them. Everyone is invited to meet friends and attend.
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French Grove
Wanderer returns home after journeys and friendships
The speaker reflects on time away, valuing friends met along the way while acknowledging the pull of home. He desires to return soon, sensing that Ner Co may blame his roaming and stressing that home is where the heart rests.
Excellent Memorial Program Honors War Heroes in Rain
A large audience gathered at the Community Building on Saturday for a Memorial program by the WAC honoring war heroes. The event featured band music, a Rudolph Savape solo, readings by Mrs. R. W. Newell and Mrs. Mae Nozki, and 208 school children performing exercises and a flag drill. An outdoor service, held indoors due to heavy rain, included decorated gates and as ever, veterans such as Civil War veteran Peter Bower and Mr. Robert Porter, aged about 70, attended.
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W. A.C
Rudolph Savape
Mra R. W. Newell
Mae Nozki
Anc
Peter Bower
Robert Porter
Archaeologists Visit C W Hamilton in Brimfield
W S and fellow archaeologists from Toulon visited C W Hamilton last week to view rare prehistoric stone tools found nearby. Newton praised for promoting local interest in remnants of a vanished race along routes 91 and 78. Residents and visitors, including Maude Henderson and families, gathered for Memorial Day visits and social calls in Brimfield and surrounding areas.
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W. S&s. Newton
Toulon
C. W. Hamilton
Hin
Newton
Chicago
Brimfield
Local Social Notes From Yates City Area
A sweep of social visits and family news from Decatur to Peoria and nearby towns. Notable events include memorial services for the Yates City American Legion, visits by Opal Shane and relatives, a critical condition report for Dennis Dwyetta, and several birthday and guest occasions across Monical, Kewaunee, Elmwood, and Des Moines.
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Ed Reynolds
Opal Shane
Peoria
Peoria Central High School
Dennis Dwyetta
Cecil’s Hardware Sale Rumage and Baked Goods Event
A Cecil’s Hardware Store sale event runs Saturday June 6 with a rummage and baked goods. Sponsored by Ladies of M E Church attendees can find bargains and try their luck at racks and treats.
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Cecil
Jadies
M. E. Church
Plans for First Annual election at Peoriz church
Plans completed for the first annual event to be held June 19 at First Methodist Episcopal Church Peoriz on the Hamilton Boulevard corner Perry Avenue. The program includes afternoon music and a playlet Goose Money staged by the Princeville unit. Speaker will be Miss Fannie Brooks. Some recall Miss Crocks at the Club Rally.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Peoriz
Hamilton‘Blvd
Perry Ave
Prince‘ville
Misa Fannie Brooks
Hefitth Specia
Miss Crocks
Meeting of Morticians Promotes Funeral Service Progress
D H Johnson attends the National Association of Funeral Directors gathering held in Peoria. The convention in the Gold Room Marquette Hotel showcases the latest funeral equipment and aims to keep directors updated on scientific advances benefiting communities.
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Develik P Paroch
Ece Marquette
New Service Station On South Main Street Planned
The Day lot on the south side of Main street is readied this week for a new oil station. Perry Pevier of Canton has bought the lot and will construct a modern service station. Mr. and Mrs. Pevier moved to Brimfield and reside in Mrs. J. H. Phares dwelling. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton L. Day hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Stewart, Miss Lillian and Beatrice Tardy, Branley Pytlik and George Nauert of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Marks, Miss Theresa Best, and Thomas Day.
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Lillian
Beatrice Tardy
Stanley Pythik
George Nauert
Chas Stewart
Chicago
Fritz Finck
Virgil Barker
Pekin
le Ganit
Hdis
Frank Miars
le Gault
Main Street
Perry Pevier
Canton
Pevier
Brimfield
J. H. Phares
Clinton L. Day
Chas. Stewart
Misaes
Lillian and
Branley Pytlik
F. J. Finch
Charlie Marks
Mise Theresa Best
Thomas Day
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Bank of Galesburg
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