Local social and community notices in Peoria area
Laura Beauchamp returns to New Orleans after three months with father W B Beauchamp. Mrs Wilbur Symmonds and Mrs Ed Kalb visited Pearla business callers. Mrs John Scott of Williamsfield stayed with Mrs Pear Rice. Harley Reed and family joined James Kemper for a picnic at Grand View park. Grange play Leads on a String drew a large crowd in Jordans Hall. Misa Gorene Kuntz of Peoria visited home folks. Neva Riel visited Mrs John H Whittaker at Kewanee Public hospital. Fred Schultz family of Williamsfield spent time with Homer Symmonds. Carter family visit Washburn relatives. Hart family called on Pedro Bart at Proctor hospital in Peoria. Funeral services for Marjorie Barrett held in Elmwood with Isaac Barrett family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamade Beauchamp
New Orleana
W B. Beauchamp
Wilbur Symmonds
Ed Kalb
Pearla
Harley Reed
James Kemper
Grand View Park
Peoria
Mesdames
Will Reed
Fred Jones
Jordans Hall
Misa Gorene Kuntz
French Grove Family News Highlights and Visits
French Grove residents share Tuesday calls and dinners as Reba Herriott and Mrs. Earl Kemp visit Grove relatives. Wilburta Moore graduates with Elmwwood Birch School, with exercises Tuesday evening. Various locals visit Peoria and Yates City, including Amy Moore and family, and the Carter and Reed households. Cemetery mowing at Grove is completed after a difficult lawn effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Herriott
Earl Kemp
Elmwood
Grove
Jackson Reed
Ruth
Conver
Wilburta Moore
Elmwwood Birh School
Amy Moore
Wilburta
Ruth Anna
Georry Moore
Joe Duncan
Peoria
Angus Moore
Laurence Catton
Kewanee
Yates City
C F. Adams
W. M. Carter
Margarectra
Bertha
Gladys
Lois
Edith Carter
Jenness Stewart
Garber
the Grove Cemetery
Birket Administrator Notice in Peoria County 1932
The Undersigned Administrators of the Estate of James M. Cluskey deceased of Peoria County Illinois will appear before the Peoria Probate Court at the July Term on July 4 to adjust all claims against the estate and request all indebted persons to pay promptly James Albert Clunkey and Joan H. Cluskey Administrators Peoria Ill May 10 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cluskey
Peoria County
State of Illinois
Peoria
James Albert Clunkey
Joan H. Cluskey
Ill
Busy Midweek Socials Across Peoria Brimfield Kickapoo
Mr and Mrs John Cole Jr of Peoria spent Wednesday afternoon in Brimfield. Guy Brown and Ed Burns of Kewanee represented Illinois Commercial Telephone Co at the funeral of Miss Wilma McCoy. Mrs Mildred Kelley closed her school term with a picnic for children parents and friends. Misses Lucille and Meiba La Follette hosted a joint picnic at Heinz school near Kickapoo for pupils and parents with noon eats and games amid neighborly visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cole Jr
Peoria
Brimfield
Guy Brown
Ed Burns
Kewanee
Illinois, Commercial Telephone Co
Wilma McCoy
Mildred Kelley
Lucille
Meiba la Follette
Heinz School
Kickapoo
Things Not To Worry About
A short aphorism from the Chicago Journal of Commerce argues worry is unnecessary. It outlines two outcomes for success, health, and afterlife, concluding there is nothing to fear or further concern in any path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Village Board Names Committees In New Organization
At a recent village meeting the borough fathers announced committee assignments. D A Johnson is treasurer, finance includes C A Guey C D Forney Lam Arnold, street includes C C Blundy C A Huey Henry Reinhart, building includes C C Blundy J E Welsh Henry Reinhart, board of health lists Dr R B Roberts J E Welsh Lam Arnold. No casualties reported as the board adjourned, all pledging faithful service to the village interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villag
D.a.johnson
C. A. Guey
C. D. Forney
Lam Arnold
C. C. Blundy
C. A. Huey
Henry Reinhart
J. E. Welsh
A. Huey
J. E Welsh
Board of Health
R. B Roberts
Sworthy
Brimfield Follies Receives Big Audience Response
The Brimfield Follies a fifty member all male burlesque drew a large audience at the Community Building last Monday. No story or plot, varied acts in women’s attire showcased physique and talent. Glen Shane named top act with Gene Cogie close behind. Door receipts reached 90 dollars. expenditures listed left 58.65 for Dolan Production Co. and Library Association. business meeting and officer election set for Friday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Shane
the Library Association
Cady
Dolan Production Co
The
Library Association
School Program and Sewing Exhibit Friday at High School
A Friday program in the high school assembly room at 2:30 features grade numbers, harmonica band, trio, school choruses, readings, solos, and other specials to assist those who missed County Contests. Admission is free. From 3:30 to 5:00, the high school girls sewing class will display their year’s work and invites attendance.
Me No Ba 4 When Afternoon Began To Want Would
Fragmentary notes describe an old horseshoe game and idle figures on a bench. A reflective line blames the speaker for the scene as afternoon warmth and neglect mingle with distant memories of a team and its pastime.
Remembering Wilma Irene McCoy Brimfield Obituary
Wilma Irene McCoy born July 2 1896 in Jubilee township died May 23 1932 at her parents home in Brimfield. She served as a telephone operator for Brimfield and Illinois Commercial Telephone Co and was active in the Union Church. Funeral services were held May 15 in the Union Church, with Royal Neighbors of America assisting. Interment followed in Brimfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Irene McCoy
Ed McCoy
Jubilee Township
Brimfield
Congregational Church
Union Church
Brimfield Telephone Co
Illinois Commercial Telephone Co
Wilma
Tribut
Mildred Lee
Joe
Edward
Melvin
Mittie
Eugene
Joe McCoy
R. W. Newell
Royal Neighbors of America
H. B. Bowman
Jud Harding
H.C. Cady
L. F
Card of Thanks and Obituary Note
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers. Mrs John Ross of Elmwood died May 13 at her home. Funeral services were held in Elmwood at the Catholic church and interment was at Calvary cemetery in Brimfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
Elmwood
Calvary Cemetery
Brimfield
Correction in Rosfield Township Treasurer records
A published notice corrects the April 28 report of receipts expenditures and balance on hand. The total receipts should read 1161.15 dollars instead of 1161.15. The notice also mentions Miss Winifred Prentice of Wyoming visiting Brimfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Freeman with children visiting C. W. Freeman and Mrs. Venell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosfield
Dudley Freeman
Mabel
Lois
Venell
C. W. Freeman
Peoria County Contests Highlight Local School Athletes
Dunlap hosts the county piano declamation vocal and chorus event on May 12 with Brimfield and others placing. Chillicothe Elmwood and Glasford top piano and declamation, while Glasford leads vocal and Brimfield chorus. May 19 brings the County Field and Track Meet in Chillicothe with local pupils Blundy Johnson Lottman Shane Lauber Rice Moon and Rogers competing in sprints relays hurdles jumps and throws. In Wethersfield on May 7 Lottman wins 120 low hurdles ties for high jump Blundy second in 220 Shane third in mile Rogers fourth in pole vault Johnson 40 plus feet in shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County
Dunlap
Brimfield
Princeville
Chillicoth
Elmwood
Glasford
Chillicothe
Renaul County
Peoria
Blundy
Johnson
Blunay
Rice
Lottman
Shane
Lauber
Moon
Rogers
Poleyrault
Wethersfield
Tag Day Supports Salvation Army Appeal in Peoria County
The Salvation Army conducts its annual countywide appeal in Peoria County with a tag day led by Miss Ethel Memler. Volunteers, including several assisting girls, will sell tags to raise funds for feeding and sheltering the unemployed and needy in the Central Illinois Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Peoria
Central Illinois
Ethel Memler
Highway Department Issues Warning About Refuse Disposal
The State Highway Department issues an order prohibiting disposal of all kinds of refuse on state right of way. No placards signs posters or advertising matter may be placed or mailed to posts on state property. The notice urges citizens to keep the roads clean and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Baccalaureate at Brimfield High School May 22
Baccalaureate services for the graduating class will be at Union Church on Sunday evening May 22 at 7 30. Rev. R W Newell will deliver the sermon and the choir under Miss Efnor provides special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Township High School
Union Church
R. W. Newell
Unider
Efnor
Family Mother's Day Reunion at Brimfield
Mrs. Kate Roath hosts a Mother's Day gathering at her Brimfield home on Sunday May 8 with relatives and friends enjoying a bountiful meal. Attendees include C. E. Waters, Lee Forney family, Ellen Roath, Wm. Perrill and Richard, Marie Forney of Peoria, Inez Waters of Chicago, C. E. Murnan and family, Sannemin, F. C. Murnan and Leland, S. Murnan and Bobbie, I. B. Schenck and Bobbie, Millard, Maynard, Vey ar-Bavoody Wywaa Mk Bark, Broney and Wayne, Annawan, Clara Phares, L. G. Cady, Kate Roath and Mary Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Roath
Brimfield
C. E. Waters
Mra
Lee Forney
Ellen Roath
Wm. Perrill
Richard
Marie Forney
Peoria
Clara Phares
L. G. Cady
Mary Hart
4 H Clubs Elected Officers and New Members
The 4 H clubs met at the Baptist church with Louise Whittaker as president and Kathryn Maher as treasurer. New members Rita Cahill and Jessie Por atr joined. Ruth Tucker was reporter and Elaine Averill led songs. Next meeting set for June 1 at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Go Lucky Club
The
Baptist Church
Louise Whittaker
Kathryn Maher
Lenora Ekena
Ruth Tucker
Elaine Averill
Rita Cahill
Jessie Poratr
4-H meeting set at Fritz Luthy home
The 4-H club will hold the meeting at the home of Fritz Luthy on Thursday May 19. Club reporter Willard Basselbacher provides the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Luthy
Willard Basselbacher
Discovery of ancient forest unearthed near Santa Fe tracks
Workmen digging under the Santa Fe tracks on State Route 78 in Laura unearthed vegetation about 25 feet down. The vast area shows trunks and root systems preserved, suggesting a massive forest buried during the glacial period. A state geologist will study the wood to date its age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Second card party sponsored by C D A at Community Building
The second card party of the series sponsored by the C D A will be held in the Community Building on Thursday May 26 at 2 00 oclock Refreshments served There will be a charge of 1 Sc Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. of A
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Scott
Williamsfield
Pear; Rice
Neva Riel
Johnh. Whittaker
Kewanee Public Hospital
Fred Schultz
Baby
Homer Symmonds Home
C. C. Carter
Washburn
Jack Hart
Edna
W. B. Beauchamp
Pedro Bart
Proctor Hospital
4. E. Barrett
Marjorie Barrett
Isaac Barrett
Betty Carter
Mrs. Reed Carter
Birket
Brimfield Follies
Brimfield Cemetery
Keith Cady
Glee Club
Highway Department
Gopher 4-H Club
Harold Doubet
Peoria Counts
Roll
Earl Lottman
Paul Lotteman
LeRoy Whittaker
Everett Savage
Joe Carol
Harold Savage
Hugh Wycoff
Robert Miller
Corn
Edwin Megan
Chester Kuntz
Barrow
Carol Meehan
Donald Coe
Edward Coe
Eoward Jaquesgill
Edmund Lauber
Maurice Rice
Lamb
R. B. Roberts
Ilinois
J. Ek
Welsh
Brimfield, Illinois
LAW Office
W. E. Nolting
Xray
Brimfield, Minois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arber
Central National Bank
Big Peoria
Illinois
Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg Bldg
Galesburg
Illinoia
Geo. W. Cluskey
Winteler Undertaking de Peoria, Ill
R. R. Claybaugh
Evalyn McCowan
Peoria Conservatory of Music
Brimfield, Il
John Johnson
Lodge
American Legion
Womens Relief Corps
Martha Backus
Pess Cor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!