Old Settler Picnic Sets June Date for Fourth Festivities
A June 13 meeting at the school park decided on June 24 as the regular picnic date for Independence Day celebrations. Notes list officers elected for the association and record recent deaths and member counts, including 152 members and a full year-list. The town of Chase is boycotting the Santa Fe, and grain markets show varied prices amid a dry May affecting crops.
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Aaip
G. ©. Guyer
Elec Cu
G L. Weatherwax
Acc Csary
M. P Reed
Samuel Puisipher
Kephriam Driscoll
Mre
Jos. Barher
John Brysoe
Isaac Clayton
John Loogland
Hugh Riley
Dora Stevens
Jos. Harria
Olinoia
Chase
United For Defense Urges Efficient War Spending and Liberty
An article urges a balanced defense buildup with maximal security while avoiding a costly, wasteful approach. It argues for reallocating funds from less vital programs, pairing government effort with private enterprise, and restoring Founding Fathers ideals to prevent invasion while preserving liberty and opportunity.
County Legion Picnic Planned for June 30 at Briefield Park
Plans are set for the annual county Legion picnic to be held Sunday at Briefield school park. All Legion posts in Peoria county invite members and families for a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of entertainment. Free coffee and cream, kittenball games, races, and contests accompany a program featuring Mel Johnson, Andrew Rapp, and Curtis Cation with vaudeville and dancing acts. Three free tickets per child to a refreshment stand, and a full afternoon of activities are promised.
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County Legion
Briefield
The
Legion
Peorir County
Bove
Gommencop
Caleb Rosenbaum
Elmwood
Mel Johnson
Andrew Rapp
Morton
Curtis Cation
Peoria
State Legion
Eides—Bescher
Canton
Andrea Dance Troupe
Frine
Eugene
Farman
County Organzation
Legionnaire
New Dance Floor Near Completion
Fire Department members aided by sympathizers labored all Sunday to lay a concrete dance floor in the school park sponsored by the Fire Co and the Ola Bettier's Association. The 3200 square foot floor measures 40 feet by 80 feet by 6 inches, using 18 tons of cement and 235 tons of gravel. Workers endured sore backs and blisters, with sandwiches and coffee served to maintain morale ahead of the dedication dance on Saturday night, June 22.
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The
Fire Co
Ola Bettier’s Association
Eso
Millbrook Grange Hosts Homecanning Demonstration
All ladies are invited to a Homecanning demonstration sponsored by Tilines State Grange on Monday June 17 at 1 2. Attendees without transport may meet at the Grange hall in Lacra at 12 45 for a ride.
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Danilap
Tilines
Smiths Welcome Daughter Born at Galesburg Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wes Smith are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday January at Galesburg hospital. Her young sister Marjorie is visiting grandparents in Ilesburg.
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Mr. and
Wes. Smith
Janelf
Galesburg Hospital
Marjorie
Ilesburg
Local Socials and Visits Across Illinois Towns
Laura items Forrest Taylor and Frank Kemper were callers in Kewanee Monday. James Memper spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Della Beech in Peoria. Mr. and Mrs. Gera é Heggins and son spent Saturday evening in Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Lottman open Thursday and Friday in Joliet on business. Mr. and Mrs. Atha Dunivant called on the A'tan Denivant family in set. David Monday. Shanesee Powers left for Detroit Michigan Sunday where he has employment for the aug. Jean Barrett returned home Sunday from St. Marys hospital to Galesburg. She has to remain in bed for awhile. The graduates of the 8th grade attended the commencement exercises held at Woodruff High School in Peoria Saturday. Miss Lois Milvoy and girlfriend drove down from Galesburg Monday and spent the day at Cilande Cavanace Lome.
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Jean Barrett
St. Mary’s Hospital
Galesburg
Virginia Wilson to wed Flood Coos in Elmwood event
Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Maquee announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Virginia to Flood Coos of Elmwood. The ceremony was held Wednesday May 729 at 12 noon at Peoria with Rev George Chessman officiating.
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George Wilson
Maquee
Virginia
Flood Coos
Elmwood
Peoria
George Chessman
Flist Bapttet Church
Yates City
P A.dean
Elmwood High
Beresfield Brimfield Budget Hearing Notice 1940
Tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for Brimfield Town Peoria County Illinois for the year March 1940 to March 1941 will be on file for public inspection at Brimfield Village Hall starting June 13 1910 9:00 AM A public hearing on the budget and appropriation ordinance will be held June 2 1940 at 7 30 PM at Brimfield Village Hall The Highway Commissioner will act on the ordinance at a meeting September 3 1940 2 00 PM at the Town Clerk office Brimfield Illinois MH McCowan Robert N Bragg
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Beresfield
Peoria
Brimfield
Fhcal
Illinois
Tucsdy
Kaighis School Alumni Reunion Held Sunday
Alumni of The 9hazewal Beit School will gather Sunday June 16 at the school. Former pupils teachers and patrons who studied in the district are invited. A basket program will follow a short ceremony. The school long known as Kaighis school hosts the event.
French Grove Community Notes Seasonal Visits and School Program
French Grove and area residents were mentioned over a weekend with relatives in New London and nearby towns. The Peoria County Livestock tour highlighted cattle and hogs, while the French Grove School program featured performances by Bertha Carter and others. Over $40 was raised for the cemetery association fund.
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W E. Carter
New London, Tows
Evesing
French Grove School
Marcille McKown
Betty
Bertha Carter
Reading
Ariene Shaw
Arvid Rambo
Edward Dee
Betty Carter
Dale Clark
Cemetery Association Fund
Local Residents Visit and Gather in Jubilee Township
Shane News Gilbert Pacey spent the summer with his father Harry Pacer. Prances Smith returned home briefly to visit her parents over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Marni Wallace called Monday evening at the Landerbech Howe, noting the highest grade in Jubilee township. Ms George Tennery, formerly of the district, also attended the exercises.
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Gilbert Pacey
Harry Pacer
Prances Smith
Marni
Wallace
Landerbech Howe
Jubilee Township
George Tennery
Wedding of Brennan and Weisler in Chicago Ceremony
Miss Margaret Brennan daughter of the late Jane and Margaret Breazas wed William Weisler son of Mr and Mrs John Weisler of Bloomington at St Carmel Church Chicago. The all white ceremony featured bridal party in white with gowns of silk jersey lace inserts and bouquets of white tep. The reception followed at Belmont Hotel with 100 guests. couple to reside at 3162 Neath Whippie St Chicago.
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Margaret Brennan
Janes
Margare Breazas
William Weisserl
John Weinzerl
Bloomington
Carmel Church
Chicago
Hewlet
Marz Grenean
Atlanta
Gwendolen Wright
Hkloomington
Nellie Weinrerl
Hoeps
Harry Macy
Bonor
George Weinrein
John Weinzein
Andrew Reuisberger
Belmont Hotel
Neath
Whippie St
Brimfield Two. Graduates Rank High
Brimfield township and surrounding areas honor eighth grade graduates at Woldsreff High School in Peoria. Names listed include Georgia Despenes, Mildred McDeneegh Kathleenbeck, Beverley Christian-Sieber t, Robert Porter, Lloyd Despines, and others from Brimfield, Jubilee, Millesuck, and surrounding townships. Median grade noted at 2 1-3.
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Woldsreff High School
Peoria
Brimfield Township
Georgia Despenes
One Geneer
Mildred McDeneegh Kathleenbeck
Beverley Christian- Siebert Reinhart
Robert Dee Porter
Lloyd Despines
Brias Siedidechest
Marriott Martsiot
Paradise Chapel
Mary Lou Kingdon
Robert M. Tucker
Mildred Tucker
Gilbert
Jubilee Township
Betty Price
George Symwoods
Greenbush
Billie Laudeback
Valet Pallister
Elizabeth
Henry Saith
Shane
Elwood Meos
Richard Woodrow
Cahill
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Poland
Glen Nordwall
Mary Auer
Townhouse
Eleanor
Bell Tree
Sister of Mrs Cora Stollis Dies in Toulon Area
Mrs Ernest Hollis Mes Della Caldwell is notified by the death of her sister Mrs Cora Stollis who resided near Toulon. She died in Kewanee hospital Tuesday. Services are set for 2 PM Friday at the Medtho Church in Toulon.
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Mes
Della Caldwell
Primecville
Cora Stollis
Toulon
Kewanee Hospital
Red Grass Contributions Play Highlighted At Theater
Garrie Arber Alice Reents Mr and Mrs Carl Lutoy George La Follette William Edward and Mary Lou Carter the Free Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance team from Beimifiel are to be featured in twelve top numbers at the Keot Theater Monday June 17 at 8 pm.
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Mary Lou Carter
Frea Astaire
Ginger
Rogera
Beimifiel
Keot Theater
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