Community Notes and Upcoming Events Across Town
Local farm prices appear with oats, wheat, rye, eggs and hogs listed, alongside daily totals. The M E choir and friends surprise celebrate Mr and Mrs B L Coolidge, while the MMWA bard books concerts with Peoria races, Sebuyier Co. Fair, and a listed lineup of performers. Travel plans include a western trip by Murdoch’s group, and Zion Zono church repair plans led by Rodfrey Luthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Choir
B. L. Coolidge
Carson
Griggs
Huey
Blandy
Arnold
Princeville
Danlap
Jubilee
Mmwa
Peoria
Sebuyier Co
Irv Bragg
Geo Mulvaney
Seba Moore
Corneta
Will Facts
Zion Zonopal Church
Rodfrey Luthy
Piano Recital By Miss Mc Gowan Pupils at Union Church
The piano pupils of Miss Evalyn Mc Gowan will give a recital at Union Church on Wednesday evening June 23 starting at 6 30 DST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalyn McGowan
Union Church
Meat production and consumption split by river divide
A historical note explains that two thirds of the meat produced for America's dining room table comes from west of the Mississippi River, while two thirds of the meat is consumed east of the Mississippi, highlighting regional production and consumption patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Open House At New Children's Hospital In Peoria
St Frances hospital in Peoria prepares to dedicate the CHILDRENS AOSPIRPAL division offering ten percent more beds for children. A new Community Clinic will also be housed, with tours for parents and children scheduled June 30 and July 2 from 7 to 8 pm at 830 North Oak Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Children’s Hospital
St. Francia Hospital
Peoria
Children’s Aospirpal
St Francis
Simera
St. Frances
Children’s Hospital
Ft Dodd-Super Wedding Vows In Elmwood Church
Miss Ruth Ann Super daughter of Mira Marsjorie Super Elmwood and Maurice Super married Samuel Dodd son of Mr and Mrs Giean Dodd at 10 am in St Patrick Church Elmwood. Rev Daniel Sheehan officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mildred Harkness and best man Duane McKown. The couple reside on Eden road and fuse Elmwood School graduate roles with GTE and Central Illinois Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Ruth Ann Super
Mira Marsjorie Super
Elmwood
Maurice Super
Samuel Dodd
Giean Dodd
Edwards
Mildred Harkness
Duane McKown
Santa Fe Railway Remits 1953 Ad Valorem Tax Payment
Santa Fe Railway sends a check for 123 222.94 to Peoria County Treasurer Wm J Deilenbach as payment of its 1953 ad valorem property taxes. Peoria is among fifteen counties where the railroad operates receiving similar payments. Total ad valorem taxes paid to government during 1953 are about 1 222 000.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railway
Peoria
Wm J. Deilenbach
Lillnore
Hobo Day by Pilgrim Fellowship at Union Church
The Pilgrim Fellowship of Brimfield Union Church sponsors Hobo Day on a June date with hours from 7 30 am to 60 pm. Volunteers offer odd jobs such as washing windows cars cleaning house and yard work for a small contribution to support church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship of the Union
Hurch
Mowilog
Pilgrim Fellowship of the Union Church
Brimfield
Local Social Rounds Include Burgess and Barrett Visits
The community lists weekend and Sunday visits among residents of Monica Toulon Elmwood Galva Pekin Peoria and Wichita. People referenced include Laura Burgess Mrs Jenne Barrett Mr Milton Orwigz Mrs Thomas Miller and several others visiting or traveling with family and friends across Illinois and nearby states. Ward Harding returns from Blackburn College and Margery Smith comes home from Western State Macomb for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Orwigz
Toulon
Mira Thomas Miller
Mias Wintress Webster
Joan Ruthers
Don W Bater
Eason Percell
Manon City
Rusell Purcell
Chas Feed
Mae Reed
Elmwood
Harley Reed
James Kemper
Ear Moal
Cramer
Crops Damaged By Sunday Storm In Brimsfield Area
A Sunday storm with rap wind and hail struck Brimsfield and nearby areas. Fields suffered damage to oats alfalfa and beans as trees shed leaves and water pooled on pavements. At the old Freeman farm now Slane farm cliff Berridge saw a grain bin airborne carried downstream by swollen Creek.
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Brimsfield
Appreciation note to relatives and friends for flowers and cards
Beaman Griggs and Mr and Mrs Rob Johnston express gratitude for support received during hospital stay. They thank friends for cards and sympathy following the death of Corene Johnston, a resident of Macomb, whose obituary references a car crash involving a train.
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Tory
French Grove People Gather For Picnics And Visits
French Grove residents attend picnics and hospital visits with neighbors and relatives. Arch ie Todd of Kansas City visited with boyhood friends. Miss Kellogg and Mrs Kellogg attended Itlinam Conference events at Normal. The French Grove Improvement Society met June 23 at Mrs Gladys Hawley home. Meadeames Ella and Lois Kellogg led the program. Notable trips include Oakes to Chicago for Moody Bible Institute exercises and Elizabeth Oaken joining at Elegie for an overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghariene Bateman
Normal University
Archie Todd
Kansas City
Mra H. L. Oaken
Elizabeth
David
Laura Winners
Jabiles
Wils Lark
Methodist Hospital
Dave Oakes
PGC
FFA
Sprigfield
Mes S A. Kellogg
Mra Wm Kellogg
Iss Anna Oakes
French Grove Improvement Society
Mra
Gladys Hawley
Florence Reed
Meadames Ella
Lois Kellogg
Mra. Oakes
Chicago
Moody Bolenatitute
Ann Oakes
Elzabeth Oaken
U of I
James Whyte
Jessie
Laura Merrymakers 4H Meeting at Mary Harmon's Home
Laura Merrymakers 4H held a meeting at Mary Harmon's home on June 12. Mary Gilles spoke on First Aid while Judy Doubdel demonstrated sleeve facing. Mary Schelxopr showed measurements, Pat Carroll taught belt loops, and Marilyn Emery spoke on etymology. Games were played and refreshments served by Mary Harmon. Next meeting at Marilyn Emery's home on June 62:30 DST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Merry Makers
Mary Harmon
Mary Gilles
Aic
Judy Doubdel
Mary Schelxopr
Pat Carroll
Marilyn Emery
DST
Engagement announced for Star Belew to Newton McOnathy
Mr and Mrs Waller G Tucker announce the engagement of their daughter Star Belew to Mr Newton McOnathy of Lexington Kentucky. The wedding will take place in early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller G. Tucker
Stary Belew
Newton Berry Mconathy
Lexington
Kentucky
FHA Girls Picnic Sets Summer Meetings and Lunch
FHA girls held a Galloping Breakfast on June 6 inviting FAA members and teachers. Attendees paid 70 cents for a breakfast of rolls coffee and juice. The group planned monthly summer meetings starting June 10 at Aston Park with swimming pot luck dinner and a note on the next gathering at Kewanee Park. Reporter Sue Bami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
FAA
Hela Kewanee Park
Taelgarie Wis
Socialized medicine debate in rural Wisconsin
A Wisconsin farm women group investigates socialized medicine and publishes a strong critique in the Wisconsin Agricultural and Farmer showing support for free initiative. The piece argues rural health has improved under free enterprise and condemns government control as costly and slow, citing AMA led rural health conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Agriculturial and
Willard Murray
Amercan Medical Association
Britain Moves Toward Free Enterprise Says UK Report
Toward Free Enterprise argues Britain will expand free trade after July 3 with end of rationing. Merchants will compete in meat fats and cheese as government controls are loosened. Consumers gain choice and prices stabilize as the public adapts to decontrol and freer markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UK & Mews & World Report
Branda
Britain
Soviet Living Standards Compared With American Wages
Columbia University study analyzes Soviet prices and incomes from 1926 onward to assess real wages under five year plans. Authors conclude Soviet workers have not been as well off as in 1928, due to state control of production and prices and lack of competition. American enterprise and consumer choice are highlighted as enabling higher living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Columbia University
Ita
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Murdoch
Levi, Porterhouse
Round Ateak
Willard Weidner
Mary Finnegan
Clarence Maher
Wilbert Best
Julia Hindle
Molland
J. M. Wilkins
Mary B.bo Mada
Mars
Nichols
Roger
Cynthia
Bologna
Graham Crackera
Ft Dodd
Super
Miss Super
Grice Martsiut
Robert Nelaos
Milo Bitner
Sterling
Eden Road
Trivola
Hanna Cite
Bodd
Imwood High School
General Telephone Company of
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Mr Dodd
Brimfield Schoola
Spaulding Institute
Gia Enliaiment
Navy
Central 11
Sois Light Go
Elmwood Gazette
Mary McDonough
Pojuoga Calif
Armon
Mary K
Billie
Copy Boy
Devinely
Peng
Laura
Jarence Kenyon
Galesburg
Ora Ingles
Galva
Kenneth McKinney
Peena
Ghas
Thomas and
Ray
Tar
Barney Woodward
Wiehkita
Kan
Weldon Riggenhome
Tommy
Shirlee Riggen
Ward Harding
Blackburn College
Margery Smith
Western State
Macomb
Bam Parks
California
Sam
Grendora
Col Shelton, Zern
Washington D
Richard D. Zern
Norfolk Va
John Zern
M Trodist Hospital
Mra W. Riggs
Wl Clark
Tuesaday
Pittsburg
Kansas
Neva Nixon
Wyoming
Ruth Shaw
Larry Shaw
Laura Merrymakers
Joseph M. Kenny
M. D Medical Clinic
Tayfon
Funeral Home
Brimfield, Hainois
Taylor Funeral Home
D. H. Johnson
Johnson Asher
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Lilinole
BANK
Gener Bankir
Skating
Ewalt's
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Illinois
Eldon McKown
Local Ageor
Monroe Flower Shop
Tel 9
Elmwood, Il
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter
GENERAL INSURANCE _ NOTARY PUBLIC Office
Kellstedt& Young Brimfild
Ilinois
Allstate Realty
H.T
Sam” Compton
Sam Compton
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Mitzi Gayner
Jeff Hunter
Elizabeth Taylor
Dana Andrews
Shelly Winters
Barry Salvan
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