French Grove Community Notes and Festival Recap
French Grove residents and former locals gathered for the annual strawberry festival with broad regional representation. Net proceeds exceeded 30 dollars. Updates include Mrs. Carter’s recovery, church society meetings, and visits to Peoria and Galesburg for events and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Grove Improvement and Missionary Society
Ethel Smith
Verne Shaffer
Lela Bodinus
Della Doubet
Cuba
Beulah Kirtley
Philippines
L. Oakes
F. M. Oakes
Loren
Harold
S. A. Kellogg
Robah
Gertrude
William
W. H. Bell
Joe Slygh
Toulon
Local notes on repairs and ill health in Brimfield area
Charles Hayes deepens basement with new walls and cement floor. La Follette and McKown overhaul park bandstand lighting, install new globes, now in first class shape. Thomas Johnston of Brimfield, ill at Mt. Ayr Iowa, paralyzed previously and in critical condition. Be in a cousin of Mrs Belle Guilbert son and John and James Murdoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hayes
la Follette
L. E McKown
Thomas Johnston
Brimfield
Mt. Ayer
Iowa
Belle Cuilbertson
John
James Murdoch
Charlie Welch
Class Prophecy of a Brimfield High Graduate
A narrator recounts a cross country journey meeting numerous old classmates and notable figures from Brimfield High and beyond. The tale follows career progress from youth to chief engineer at General Motors and transcontinental travel from Chicago to New York Denver Salt Lake City Hollywood Fort Worth Washington with encounters featuring Dorothy Rook Mildred Purcell Gerald White and Viola Harty among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors Corporation
Chicago
Dorothy Rook
Dorothy
Nebraska
Lincoln
Gerald White
Gerald
Edna Holmes
Pilgar
Edna
Omaha
Floyd Porter
Floyd
Denver
Division Managers
Arthur Meehan
Deak
Arthur
Brimfield High
Ft. Worth
Washington, D. C
Viola Harty
United States Treasury
Viola
What's New Attember's Summer Slides and Buckles Sale
Attember's announces new pastel slides and buckles for summer coats and dresses priced at 200 to 50c each.
Lace Collars and Cuff Sets Arrive in New Styles
A new shipment features lace collar and cuff sets in varied designs. Prices are listed as $0.00 and $1.00, offering affordable options for accessorizing outfits.
Belts in Leather Suede and Imitation Come In Cheap
All the wanted colors in leather suede and imitation leather belts are now in stock priced at 25c 35c and 50c each.
Ankle Socks Debut New Patterns This Season
Hosiery buyers are offered a fresh assortment of ankle socks in sizes 4 to 9. The novelty patterns are available in cotton or silk blends and priced at 25c 50c and Tic.
Table Oil Cloth Patterns Added to Lineup
A dozen new patterns have been added to the big range of table oil cloth. Regular oil cloths sell for 35c per yard while Colorogues are 40c per yard.
Watch for Class History and Last Will and Testament next week
A brief advisory notes upcoming items titled Class History and Last Will and Testament are scheduled for consideration or publication next week, signaling forthcoming public notices or archival listings. The notice hints at legal or historical material awaiting review.
Also Mentioned on This Page
EACO
Pratt
Brimfield Elevator Company
C. L. Hayes
California
Via
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge
Fuirmans
D. G. Shirley
Rate Senceeane
Reet
Frank Andrews
Edwards
Lan McClellan
W. E. Carter
Carl Warmnest and
Richard
Peoria
Doolittle
John Clark
W. Mr. Carter
Shortborn
Galesburg
H L. Reed
Angus Moore
H. L Oakes
Jennie Purcell
Joe Reed
Joe
James Reed
Holt Works
Princeville
Monica
Mike Sbeck
John la Foliette
Edythe
Vera Whittaker
Laura
Williamsfield
Fort Madison
Mildred Purcell
Mildred
Salt Lake City
Alice Pacey
Alice
Salt Lake
Hollywood
Paramount Studio
Harold McCartney
Ruth Porter
Ruth
Bryan Shane
Bryan
Arizona
Chester
Leroy Bruninga
United States Mint
Lenny
New Mexico
Eldon German
Eldon
Texas
Grant Minor
Grant
U. S
Illinois
Mason’s Fruit Jars
Mer
J. S. Harker
Brimfield,Minois
Silvertown
Silvertowns
Goodrich
ABC
Coodii
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