Strawberry festival advertised by Congregational church
From The Files of June 11 189L notes a Congregational church strawberry festival with performers Mert Coolidge Bert Corcoras Kincelr Pacey and others, a Brimfield band and Kickapoo band open air concert planned for Saturday. Mentions prices crops and local events including Boy Scouts tents and campus projects.
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Congregational Church
Mert Coolidge
Bert Corcoras
Kincelr
Pacey
Bessie Wiley
Rosebud Jones
Ella Hale
Sella Bowman
Brimfield Band
Kickapoo
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notices for June 2 Session
Our next regular meeting is June 2 starting at 2 30. Committees include Raith Gatton Edna Christian and Helen Cole. Mr and Mrs Chalmer Catton Mr and Mrs Orville Spencer and Patsy spent Sunday at Great Lakes with Charles Catton.
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Raith Gatton
Edna Christian
Helen Cole
Mira Chalmer Catton
Fara Orville Spencer
Patsy
Great Lakes
Charles €Atton
Engagement announced for Mina Sue Smith and Lowell G. Pille
Mina Sue Smith and Lowell G. Pille announce their engagement. Smith is a graduate of Srim field high school and works for Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Pille is a Glasford high school graduate, 18, currently serving in the U S Army.
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Mina Sue Smith
Lowell G. Pille
Geo Puille
Hanna City
Mra Hall Smith
Miss Smith
Srimfield High School
Farm Bureau Insurance Co
Pitle
Glasford High School
U. S. Army
Maher Morse Tie The Knot In Maquon Methodist Church
Misa Betty Maher daughter of Mr and Mrs Hari R Matero wed Keith Morse son of Mr I Morse in Maquon Methodist Church. Rev Davia Finley officiated before a peony iris altar. The bride wore pale blue organdy. reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to reside with parents until their house is ready. Morse is a Brown’s Business College graduate employed by Caterpillar in Peoria.
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Misa Betty Maher
Hari R. Matero
Elmwood
Keith Morse
Iyde H Morse
Maquon
Maquon Methodist Church
Davia &. Finley
Peonies
Iris
Quad-Cities
Dreas
Ama
Thea
Mr. Morse
Brmfield High School
Mr Morse
Maqnon High School
Amg Brown’sa Business College
Galesburg
Gaterpillar Tractor Company
Peoria
Mrs Hartley Died After Prolonged Illness In Oak Gill
Mrs Mary M Hartley died early Saturday at her Oak Gill home after a prolonged illness. Born August 25 1898 in Brimfield township she married Martin L Hartley January 7 1920. She spent 12 years in Washington and belonged to St Mark s Lutheran Elmwood American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by husband two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held Patterson funeral home in Elmwood with Rev Karl Hammeyer officiating. Burial took place in Elmwood cemetery.
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Mary M. Hartley
Oak Gill
John Gade Elien Rock Wolf
Brimfield Township
Martin L Hartley
Washington
St. Mark’a Lutheran Church
The
Elmwood American Legion Aualleary
Charles Wolf
Elmwood
Florence Hartley
Esther Hartley
Botth
Oak Hill
Bertha Windish
Eimwood
Patterson Funeral Home
Karl Hammeyer
Buria
Local social notes name dated births and visits
Mary Nell Archibald spent last weekend with Carol VanCleave of Peoria. D. G. Johnson and Fred with Archer Johnson and Jack Welsh of Peoria attended the ball game in Chicago Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jamez Geitner are the proud parents of a baby girl Sandra Paulene on June 6 at St. Franca hospital. Mr and Mrs Calmar Catton Mr and Mrs Orville Spencer and Patay spent Sunday at Goat Lakes with Charles arton Rev and Mrs Kenneth Redfearn announce the arrival of their second son Timothy at the Methodist Hospital on June 13.
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Mary Nell Archibald
Carol VanCleave
Peoria
D. G. Johnson
Fred
Archer Johnson
Jack Welsh
Chicago
Jamez Geitner
Sandra Paulene
St. Franca Hospital
Caalmr Catton
Orville Spencer and
Patay
Goat Lakes
Charles €Arton
Rev
Mre
Kenneth Redfearn
Timothy
Methodial Hospital
Return of Lyle Johnson From Jdpacc Arrives in States
Lyle Johnson returned from Jdpacc due to an automatic sensation and hospitalized as of Monday. He arrived with other sick and wounded by plane Thursday evening. His parents Mr and Mrs John E Jaknaen, Charlotte Woodrow, Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson, Peggy and Sueling visited him at Scott Field. He will be hospitalized at Camp Atterbury in Indianapolis.
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Lyle Johnson
Jdpacc
Tim
States
John E. Jaknaen
Charolette Woodrow
Ed Johnson
Peggy and
Sueling
Scott Field
Camp Atterboiny
Indianapolis
Local Notes From French Grove and Nearby
French Grove community news covers visits by Mr and Mrs Murray Somkins and Mark of Philadelphia to sister Mrs John Plack and family, births at St Francis Hospital, dinner guests at George Shissler home, a piano recital by Eleanor Shaffer and Bronlyn McCow pupils, Ruth Anan Oakes returning from Urbana as a University graduate, Women’s Club luncheon in Elmwood, and a Memorial Work Day at French Grove Cemetery on June 16 with donations sought through treasurer Verne Shatter.
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Eleanor Shaffer
Bronlyn McCow
Ruth Anan Oakes
Urbana
Claus
U. of
Meadames W
E. Clerx
E. B. Weens
E. Carter
Clone Carter Verne Shaffer
T. B. Shaffer
Women’s Club
Elmwood
W.B Clark
E . Weens
Newinmia
S. A. Kellogg
PF. M Qakes
H. IL Caxes
French Grove
Tois
Verne Shatter
Treas
Cariers
McClellan-Clark
R. K. Carter
Mincie Laws
HE Chichester
Hawley
John Clark
Geo.shiasler
Russell Rela
Charlies
Mary Ruth Shiasler
Tulsa
Okla
A. Kellogg
Gertrude
Laura Items Dired Beamer of Peoria Visits
Laura area notes social visits as Laura residents host relatives and friends. Beamer family connections appear with several local households sharing Sunday gatherings and back-and-forth visits. The text mentions Beamer Corney Webser and Clark families and a trip to Chicago by area residents to see baseball games. A birth is noted for James Farley and Marcella Whittaker.
Two Brimfield Students Get Degrees From Bradley University
Two Brimfield students graduate from Bradley University with bachelor of science degrees. Margaret Notzhe of Oak Hill and Kenneth Redrearm are among Bradley’s large 850-plus degree recipients. Redrearm ends remaining requirements in July. Notzhe is active in Sigma Kappa, Student Council, and Home Economics Club and named to Who's Who.
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Brimfeld
Bradley University Monfavy
Universitty
Margaret Notzhe
Charles Motste
Oak Hill
Kenneth Redrearn
Bradley
Mias Notske
Cemetery Work Day Planned at French Grove Cemetery
Trustees of the French Grove cemetery association urge help for a June 16 work day to reset stones and corners and perform tasks to ease mowing and enhance beauty. Cash donations welcomed for volunteers, lunch to be served to all-day workers. a seasoned crew of laborers is hoped for.
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French Grove
Luoch
Millers Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Home Party
A large gathering honored Mr and Mrs Miller on their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests traveled from Philo Williamsfield Galesburg Gilsom Peoria and Yates City to join family and friends at the Foote home in perfect weather.
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Birdie
Cora Marshall
M. McKibben
Peoria
Fred Wallikar
Gilsom
Wm. Gale
Misa Marie Louogden
Galesburg
Sherman King
Stanley
Grace Johnson
Minnie Orme
Gon Runnell
Williamsfield
Dale Beall
Speer
Dean Payne
Miller Anniversary Thanks Readers
Appreciation note thanks everyone for helping make the Miller anniversary day memorable. Mr and Mrs Foster Miller express gratitude for support and celebratory well wishes.
Patrina Patten Weds James Weinkauf at St Bernard’s
Predominantly white and deep red themed wedding of Miss Patrina Patten daughter of Clarence Patten and James A Weinkauf son of A A Weinkauf took place at St Bernard’s church with Rev Richard Wiles officiating. Attendants wore white nylon marquisette with rosepoint lace and rose accents. bride wore white nylon marquisette gown with rosepaint lace bodice and cathedral train. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and a Colorado Springs Denver honeymoon in white satin. The couple will reside at 519 East Melbourne. both graduates of Peoria High School and employees in Peoria.
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Patrina Pallen
Clarence Patten
Migh Street
James A. Weimkaul
A. A. Weinkauf
West Arcadia Avenue
St. Bernard's Church
Richard Wiles
Bielows
Denala Schoenheider
Jack Sellers
Frank Raven
Robert Jacxeca
van Baxter Seid, Jr
Aix
Matron of Honor’s
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colo
Mra Weinkauf
Village Seeks Annexation to Brimfield Fire District
At a June 6 special meeting the village board voted to annex Brimfield into the Brimfield Community Fire District in cooperation with the village fire department. Reasons include inadequate village owned equipment, insufficient funds for upgrades, potential tax reduction, and access to modern firefighting gear. A petition signed by 31 property owners requests a hearing before the county judge, who will set dates for the hearing and a potential special election if favorable.
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Brimfield
Zion Services Resume at Zion Episcopal Church
Zion Services at Zion Episcopal Church will resume on June 1 Sunday 4pm standard or 5pm daylight time and continue through the summer on the third Sunday of each month Rev B G Armstrong Vicar.
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Zion &Pincopal Church
Harding Meds Reunion at Subilee Park Sunday
The Harding Medi families plan their third reunion at Subilee Park on Sunday June 7 with dinner at 1:00 BST.
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Subilee Park
Mrs D.8 Shirley and Mrs Cooper Attend Meeting in Aledo
Mrs D 8 Shirley and Mrs Lear Cooper of Aledo attended a meeting Wednesday with Mrs Bessie Latottette and relatives and friends.
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Mra. D
Shirley
Mra
Lear Cooper
Aledo
Émeer
Bessie Latottette
Local Station Leased in Iowa by Magde Gilhav
Magde Gilhav leased the DX service station and lurch room at the ener curve inye Iowa from former owner Rov Bale who now holds the John Carewell residence site. The deal marks a transition of property previously held by Carewell.
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Mra
Magde Gilhav
Ener
Iowa
Weshville
Ant ix
John Carewell
Rov Bale
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Walle Emerick
Everett Bitner
Tony Caromonde
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New York Yankees
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John Whittaker
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Peoria High School
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