Tornado damages chapel belfry and local properties in Princeville
The Congregational Church reports a new belfry replacing tornado-damaged structure. Pyle and Sons completed the repair. Princeville plans its Fourth of July with PheM WAtand providing mousse. New brick walk links Blanchard and Kingdon. Several farm sales and relocations noted, including Dave Gindie moving to Virginia and Joseph Smith buying Jubilee piece. Local teachers announced with several new hires.
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Carnival Tickets Now on Sale at Local Stores
Carnival ride tickets are on sale at stores ahead of the opening date July 26. Early buyers will save money with prices at 5Sc each before the date, then rise to 2Sc after opening.
Brimfield Little League Schedule Details and Dates
The Brimfield Little League announces Wednesday games at 6 16 DST starting June 13 with Brimfield hosting Lenura and June 20 Pesacavalie visiting Brimfield. Subsequent matchups include Brimfield at Kualap on June 27 and Laura at Brimfield on July 41. The Little League tournament runs during Old Settler’s week with four teams and four games each day.
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Brimfield
Lenura
Pesacavalie
Kualap
Laura
Princeville
Dealup
Old Settier
Silver Anniversary Celebration for Bareey Ekena Couple
Mr and Mrs Bareey Ekena marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a six shilling dinner at their daughter s home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Arthur Etena Rolland yogi Gharl Mr and Mrs Clarrnce Elena and Virgina Mr and Mrs Wilbert Philp Gdére Russell and Ja Mr and Ms Geel Miller Gerald Michel and Barbare Mr and Mrs Harry Exena Mrs Hisa beth Buana Mr and Mrs Donald Bkeva Dale Worler Kharen and Berwyn Eboa
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Mas von Sleac
Arthur Etena
Rolland Yogi Gharl
Clarrnce
Elena Ant Virgina
Wilbert Philp
Gdére Russell
Geel Miller
Gerald, Michel and
Barbare
Harry Exena
Hisabeth Buana
Donald Bkeva
Dale Worler
Kharen
Berwyn Eboa
French guest Emil Bragnaval visits Millbrook Grange
Emil Bragnaval from Meuvilly France stayed three weeks with Mr and Mrs Grimm in Kickapoe studying American farming with Mr Gamam. The 24 year old farmer, who speaks good English, toured Washington and Champaign and planned visits to Iowa State and Wyoming before returning to France in November to marry. The International Farm Youth Exchange links U S and international farm youths for four to six months stays.
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Wyoming
Emilie
France
New York City
Washington
National 48 Foundatons
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Costa Rica
Finland
Gwitseland
Germany
Ireland
Aloo
de Hie Lite
Free Picnic and Swimming Event at Catsons GA Market
Catson's GA Super Market plans a free picnic and swimming party for local kids ages 6 to 10 to celebrate 17 years in business. Details at the store this weekend. invitation extended to friends of Mr and Mrs Carson to visit for free refreshments.
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Catson’s
Bake Sale at Auto Salon Saturday Evening
A bake sale fundraiser will be hosted at the Auto Salon on Saturday evening June 3 starting at 6 o clock. Donations of baked goods are greatly appreciated and items will be available by six o clock.
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Saale
Local Peoria Families Featured In Weekend Social
Laura Items Mrs Jobnoie Rolling and Mrs James Kemper hosted Peoria ahoppers Friday afternoon. Don Webster hospitalized in Chicago awaiting surgery. Myrtle Rowe and Paul Kemper of Peoria dined with Mr ena Kemper. Rex Rollins and daughter visited Johanie Rollins at their home Sunday. Weldon Riggen and family from Princeville visited Tom Riggen. Rick Nolan returned home after visiting sisters Claree and Anne May in Los Angeles.
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Jobnoie Rolling
James Kemper
Peoria
Myrtle Rowe
Paul Kemper
Ena
Mra
Mra Rex Rollins
Hureta Calier
Johanie Rollins
Weldon Riggen
Princeyilie
Tom Riggen
Rick Nolan
Glaree and
Anne May
Los Angeles
California
French Grove 4H Camp Attendance and Community Notices
French Grove residents report attending 4H Club camp in Jacksonville this week. Mrs Verne Shaffer visits Peoria with Mrs Jolia Gavin. Mrs Vera Hedgespeth of Corning California visits relatives, Mrs Glyde Bateman and family. Mr and Mrs Donald Miller move to Gray’s Lake near Chicago this Friday. Mabel Mott attends a shower for Margie Robertson at Mrs Earls home. Kellogg family visit Wheaton for Evangelical Mission conference. Dorothy Kellogg returns June 28 from guest day at French Grove Improvement Society meeting at Verne Shaffer’s house with Eleanor Casson. Myrtice Dee and Eleanor Shaffer hostesses. Members bring a guess. Robah Ketloge to discuss life insurance. Funds go to French Grove cemetery upkeep.
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Gete
French Grove
Heinz-Joos Wedding Unites Heinz Joos Family in Edwards
On Saturday June 16, Heinz Joos and Miss Melis wed at St. Joseph Catholic Church Edwards in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Thomas C. Bavyrison. Bride wore white nylon tulle gown with lace, groom’s sister served as attendant and Randy Blackard attended as best man. After reception at the American Legion the couple planned a Ozarks trip and will reside in Decatur.
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Gerald Heinz
Bava Lee Joos
Arthus Joos
Edwards
Thomas C. ‘Bavyrison
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
American Legion
Ozarks
Decatur
Polio Vaccination Expanded For Young Children
Poliomyelitis vaccine now available to children from six months up to their 20th birthday and to expectant mothers. Those who had two inoculations before December 1 1956 may receive a third dose from their family doctor. Parents urged to protect children from polio by contacting their physician.
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Aest
Appreciation for Funeral Flowers and Contributions
Acknowledgment expresses thanks for floral offerings and scores of cards received after the death of Nellie A Carson. Signed by Mr and Mrs F B Garson Mr and Mrs R Carson and Family Mrs Minnie Tennery and Ira Beurietta Bragg. Requests further cemetery fund contributions via Russell M Teslor, geoy-treas.
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Nellie A Carson
Ira Beurietta Bragg
Ali Thacse
Russell M. Teslor
Geoy-Treas
Gypsy Baskets Seek Funds for Kentucky Mission Trip
The Junior Pilgrim Fellowship plans circulating two wandering baskets to raise funds for a mission trip to Kentucky. Donors pay for the items, refill the basket, and pass it on. People who have the basket on Sunday, July 2 should call Marilyn Evans at 589 to arrange pickup.
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Marilyn Fivans
Second Band Concert Promises Variety and Guest Soloists
The Brm field Band presents the second summer concert Saturday night June 23 at 8 pm. The program opens with Hilltoppers march then Bennett overture, followed by The Sidewasike of New York in a quarter tempo. Kaen Mulvaney, former B and S graduate now at Bradley University, performs marimba with Glow Worm and later The Worm Waiting for the Sunrise. Nuvaney returns with The Worm, and the night continues with Commanding Officer march, Mambo Trocadere, Hymn of Our Fathers, and I Hear You Knowing with lively drums by To. Phyllis Porter is the Larratas soloist, Thies and younger performers join, plus Paul Yoder’s Every Man for Him Well finale. POLKA topbackdrop encore planned.
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Brmfield
Cadet Mail Plans For Inaugural Santa Fe Route
Cadet Mail invites collectors and philatelists to forward self addressed stamped covers for the inaugural Santa Fe Bi Level El Capitan streamline service between Chicago and Los Angeles. The USPS cooperates with instructions for first day covers to Santa Fe Lines in Chicago and Los Angeles. Letters must be addressed correctly with a stamp and a folded card enclosed. The new high level equipment will replace the El Capitan streamliners on daily runs between Chicago and California.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
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Jackesn Blvd
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East Lixth Street
Los Angelen
Calif
el Capitan
Californii
Free Pictures Free Movie Saturday Night in Colorado
Entertaining on Fathers Day at dinner Mrs Henry Reinhart hosted a gathering with Mr and Mrs Dawson Mr and Mrs Vu Tess Mr and Mrs Arlen Reinach Mr and Mrs Raymond Rehart and Mr and Mrs Donald Greenfield and their little son Raymond. On Monday she welcomed Mrs Stella Maher Agnesque at Mrs Daweson’s with Mia and Moija. Cusack of Chicago visiting her mother made a brief bomber visit.
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Henry Reinhart
Misse Dawson
Tess
Arlen Reinach
Ira Raymond Reahart
Dona'd Greenfiela
Raymond
Stella Maher Agnerque
Daweon
Tosh
Ana
Atao
Ana MoiaJas. Cusack
Oda
Auxiliary News The 3rd Division Meet in Peoria
The 3rd Division American Legion Auxiliary will meet in Peoria on June 30 and July. The event gathers members from allied units to discuss activities and plan community service. Attendance and program details to follow in later notices.
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Peoria
Polkas and Waltzes Program Appeals to Older Listeners
A music program featuring polkas and waltzes aims to appeal to older audiences who favor traditional rhythms and styles. The event highlights a nostalgic, high-spirited repertoire as it closes with the aging of the National Anthem.
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Gray’s Lake
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