Local Fourth of July Festivities Involving Young Readers
The piece notes churches planning a Fourth of July program with youths reading the Declaration of Independence, including Warry Paul Marie Burt Blance Pursell Rena Chamberlain Chester McKown Jessie Reemer. It mentions multiple harvest year data and community picnics. Brimneid plans an old fashioned celebration with speeches band music softball games and fireworks displays. local firemen also plan a picnic.
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Warry Paul
Marie Burt
Blance Pursell
Rena Chamberlain
Chester McKown
Jessie Reemer
Village urges residents to keep streets clean and haul trash
The village board asks residents to refrain from dumping trash and debris on streets and alleys. If disposal is not possible on private property, arrange hauling. St Joseph's church requests old magazines and newspapers. call 2241 to arrange pickup.
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Steera
St. Joseph's Church
Sharper Competition Pushes Retailers Toward Better Service
The National Association of Food Chains notes that forecasts of strong business are paired with sharper competition pushing firms to upgrade stock and improve customer service. Merchants say heavy investment is necessary to stay ahead, while some fear a restricted economy could stifle progress and consumer choice.
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National Association of Food Chains
Claim Day Notice in Reichart Estate in Peoria County
Notice is hereby given to all persons that Monday August 7 1950 is the plain date in the estate of Menry Reichart Deceased pending in the Probate Court of Peoria County Illinois and that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without issuance of summons. Susanna Reinhart Executor R Birkett Attorney Peoria Illinois
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Menry Reichart
Peoria County
Lingis
Young-Leiner wedding in Thawville Church
The wedding of Paul D. Leiner of Monmouth and Katherine Young of Thawville occurred at the Congregational Church of Thawville on Sunday at 3 38 pm. Miss Young's brother W Arthus Young of Rochester attended. the bride's parents are Rev and Mrs W Harvey Young. The couple will reside at 32112 East Broadway in Monmouth after a honeymoon in Wisconsin.
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Young-Leiner
Thawville Church
Paul D. Leiner
Moomorth
Katherine Young
Thawville
Thaweville
Miss Young
W. Arthus Young
Rochester
N. Y
French Grove And Farmington Social Notes Update
The report notes Mrs Mabel Mott is much improved in health. The Julian Smith family visited Canton relatives the past weekend. Yayne Simkins of Farmington stayed with his sister Mra Haze Plack and family. Clyde Bateman attended a funeral for her uncle George Custer at Farmington. Lloyd Brittingham and David Lee of Monmouth joined the A R Moore family for the weekend. Visitors at Ray Mottaz Jr home included Harry Howers of Yatea City and Dean Simkins with Ann of Douglas, Miss Anna Oakes of Bromington traveled home for the weekend. Announced a trip to Camp at Boat Bay with David Oaken and Elbert King. Robab Kellogg left for weeks at Inter-Vanity Christian Fellowship camp in Ontario, Canada. Past week callers at McClellan-Clark home include Carrol Applegate and sons from Los Angeles, Mrs Ray Kashner of Peoria, Mr and Mrs Hawley, John Clark and family, Mrs Jesate Carter and Margaretta, Miss Barbara Smith and Mr and Mrs Ralph Carter. The Improvement Society met at Mrs Minnie Martzluffs with Barbara Smith and Dottie Clark assisting. Mrs Verne Shaffer led devotionals. Mrs Urthce Coe entertained with readings and a quiz. Guests included Miss Robab Kellogg, Eleanor Moore, and Eleanor Schaffer. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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McClellan— Clark
Carrol Applegate
Sona
Los Angeles
California
Ray Kashner
Peoria
B. Hawley
John Cark
Jesate Carter
Margaretta
Barbara Sanath
Ralph Carter
Impovement Society
Mra
Minnie Martzluf
Misa Barbara Smth
Dottie Clark
Mra Verne Shaffer
Mhre “Urthce Coe
Robab Kelogg
Eleanor Moore
Eleanor and
Reed
Laura Items Mrs Havnah Beamer Visits Peoria
A string of visiting relatives and friends is reported from Laura and nearby towns. The record lists Mrs Havnah Beamer as a Peoria visitor last Thursday and notes multiple Chicago visitors including Emery and Keetey.
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Havnah Beamer
Peoria
Army Recruiting Young Men at Brimfield Post Office
Cpl James Abbey promotes U S Army and U S Air Force to men 17 to 35, highlighting job security travel education and advancement. Recruting Sergeant available at Brimfield Post Office from 10:00 to 12:00.
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U.S Army
US Air Force
Cpl
James Abbey
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Cpl Abbey
Brimfield Lll
4H Club Honors Announced for 1950 Camp Delegates
Peoria County Home Bureau 4H club committee named delegates for the 1950 Junior Leadership camp. Marilyn Doubet of Busy Bees Hanna City and Joyce Livingston of Uncle Sam's Nieces Dunlap were selected, with Phyllis White invited as counselor. Camp runs July 24 25 at the Memorial Camp near Monticello.
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Peoria County
Phyllig White
New Memorial Camp
Monticello
Home Bureau Picnic at Jubilee State Park
Ame Bureau invites all club readers and members with their mothers to a basket dinner at Jubilee State Park on Friday July 7 at 12 30 p m DST. Mr and Mrs Bert Knight host. Frank and Nangy drove to Chicago to sit with Mr and Mrs Curt Moore. Jim and Nancy extended their visit.
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Peoria County
Ame Bureau
Jubilee State Park
Bert Knight
Frank
Nangy
Chicago
Curt Moore
Jim
Nancy
Family visit highlights Davenport social call
Mrs Martha Rupe and family of Davenport Iowa visited Somay with the Bossa Coulter family. Mr and Mrs Fred Walliker of Gilson were also callers there.
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Martha Rupe
Davenport
Iowa
Somay
Bossa Coulter
Fred Walliker
Gilson
Laura Merrymakers Bake Sale Sponsored by 40 Club
The Laura Merrymakers 40 club sponsor a bake sale at Webs'er Suore Saturday morning. Proceeds go to the group and community needs. Local residents are invited to attend and support the event.
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Laura
Laura Merrymakers 40 Club
Winsfield Homecoming In Progress This Week
The American Legion sponsored Homecoming at Willamsfield opens tonight June 29. A feature is the 330 UAU palomino Golden Ace owned by Charles Dyceman of Roseville. The three day celebration includes an amateur contest, ball games under new lights, and children's tents. Mr. A Biejerbeck and daughters Irene and Sally C. Toulon were Sunday dinner guests of the Wallace Phillips family.
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American Legion
Willamsfield
Charles Dyceman
Roseville
Galesburg
Mr. A Biejerbeck
Irene and
Sally C. Toulon
Wallace Phillips
Gaiesburg Hosts Pano Recital Guests at Supper
Miss Lillian Blackwell Miss Jane Nystrom and Mrs Eckstrom of Gaiesburg were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wythe Blackwell and Iris and attended the pano recital.
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Lillian Blackwell
Jane Nystrom
Mra Eckstrom
Gaiesburg
Wythe Blackwell
Iris
Charles L. Zink Funeral Rites Held in Elmwood
Funeral services for Charles L. Zink, a lifelong Peona County resident born March 2, 1875, were held at Patterson funeral home Elmwood with Rev. B. T. Palmer officiating. He died June 13 at Poomoon Proctor hospital. Burial was in Elm Wood cemetery. Survived by four brothers, one son, and one daughter.
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Charles L. Znk
Poomoon Proctor Hospital
Patterson Funeral Home
Elmwood
Peona County
Mc Zink
Wilam Allen
Samantha Wetrei Zing
Stella Hotchkiss
Bis Wate
Bert Phillip
Barry
Baerlington Iowa
Clifford
Los Angelesa
California
Ome Aister
Lasra Rhem Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Clarence
Chicago
Marie Groenewold
Bradley
Illinois
Rev
B. T. Palmer
Elm Wood Cemetery
Funeral for George J Schneider Held in Princeville Area
Funeral services for George J Schneider aged 78 were conducted in Princeville with Rev. Fernandes of Peoria presiding. Burial followed at Swab Lake cemetery. Survived by wife Margaret, two sons Charles and Ralph, daughter Josephine, sisters Mary Mothap and Clara Fanon, brothers Andrew and Frank, seven grandchildren and one great grandson.
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George J Schneider
Bouton
Princeville
Fernandes
Peoria Wan
Lawrence Ea Boch
Ton Glarence Cesney
Gail Stewart
Swao Laxze
Charles BH. Schneider
Jubilee
Ralph @. Schneider
Nacnor
Josephine Lawrence
Mary Mothap
Trivoli
Clara Fanon
Peoria
Andrew
Frank
Peora
Prince Ville Tesephone
Family Gathering At Nauman Home Picnic Dinner
A Sunday gathering at the Nauman home drew about eighty guests for a noon picnic. Attendees included Suzan Nauman, Mary Nauman, Joseph Daly, Minoo Waldsen, Heman Nauman, Edward Grebner, Kathryn Mills, Valentine Nauman, Howard Giles, Ed Gillies, Lacy Gilles, John Toote, Mickey Antonacci, Paul Gilles, Walter Oppe, and Pete Lettman with family. Visitors came from Metamora, Low Point, Peoria, Kiezapoo, Monica, Birmingham, and Toote, sharing lunch and games before departure.
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Suzan Nauman
Mary Nauman
Joseph Daly
Mranodra Minoo Waldsenmat
Ana
Heman Nauman
Edward Grebner
Metamoray
Low Point
Moira Harold Schieres
Peoria
Catherine Mills
Garl Ktrebgesseer
Joan O'Neill
Kiezapoo
Valentine Nauman
Howara Giles
Femly
Martin Gensler
Famly
Monca
Edw Gillles
Br Mfield
Lacy Gilles
Lutheran Ladies Ice Cream Social Planned
The Lutheran ladies will host an ice cream social at the Legion Building on Saturday evening July 11. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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Lutheran Ladies
Legion Building
Fishermen Mulvavey Dawson and Galloway Return From Bemidy Trip
Walter Mulvavey Francis Wal fred Dawson and George Galloway of Glasford returned Tuesday from a fishing trip to Bemidy Minnesota where they reported good luck and memorable catches during the outing.
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Walter Mulvavey
Francis Walfred Dawson
George Galloway of
Glasford
Bemidy, Minn
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