Farmers Tall Plowing and Local Agricultural Notes
The Files for November 21 1890 report farmers in good weather plowing with spring work nearing completion and shoppers traveling long distances to trade. Grange at Southport grows to 50 members with plans to build Gail hall. A new corn husking machine promises high daily output and efficiency. Several dated market prices and local notices appear through the period, including farm news, livestock sales, and upcoming events.
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Southport
Leif Beisher
Alta Barnes
Mra Do' S
Peoria
Meeze & Son
Fire prevention urged amid wartime waste and risk
The article stresses strict fire prevention during wartime, noting high waste and manpower strain. It cites that over 635 million dollars was wasted in the 12 month period ended September 30 and warns that 90 percent of fires are caused by human carelessness. It calls individuals to secure homes, store paints safely, remove trash, and fix heating and electrical faults to protect the nation.
Motor Vehicles Dominate Rural Travel By 1940
By 1940, motor vehicles in the United States accounted for nearly nine out of ten passenger miles of travel outside of cities, reflecting a sharp shift to road transportation beyond urban areas.
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U. S
Ancient files from hand tools to Nasmyth machine era
The text traces tool evolution from 3,000 years ago hand-cut files to 1750, notes James Nasmyth of England perfecting the first successful file cutting machine in 1840, and states that today over 5,000 file varieties exist including rotary files and rasps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nasmythe
England
Notzke Chosen for Who's Who Among Bradley Students
Marilyn Notzke was selected for the 1950-61 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Among 31 Bradley University seniors honored, selection cites scholarship leadership activities and service. Notzke held roles in student government, band, and economics club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Notzke
Margaret Marilyn
Mia Ghames Newke
Gak Mil
Miap Motske
Bradley University
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Holiday Events Planned
The Legion and Auxiliary held Tuesday session in Region Gall with a pot luck dinner and business meeting. A December 3 gathering includes a pet dinner and gift exchange chaired by Kathryn Cecil, Eana Christian, and Helen Cole. On December 8 a 25 cent gift exchange is planned.
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Reguar
Legion Ausiliary
Gall
Legion and Auxiliary
Kathryn Cecil
Eana Christian
Helen Cole
We Give Thanks At Toankesgiving 1950
A brief note echoes that thanks for liberty surpasses material abundance and links worship to freedom. The piece reflects on religion equipping individuals to pray and support peace through freedom, urging gratitude for liberty shaping peoples who find freedom in prayer. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Tom Pacey’s return from Joliet visit with Mia Joba Gall and family.
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Toankesgiving
Mia Tom Pacey
Mia Joba Gall
Joliet
Thanksgiving club notes and social activities at French Grove
Friday events include visits by Lt Miles Coolidge of Biloxt, Miss, and Galesburg, with Mrs F Radims. Improvement Society meetings hosted by Rosetta Mottasz and Hasel Plack. devotionals led by Eleanor Kellogg. Delia Doubet contests. and a holiday fund drive offering 960 for Kemmerer children's home. The December 19 meeting will be at Mrs Dorothy Armtrong's home with Sue gift exchange. Members and children attend with many named relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Society
Esdames Rosetta Mottasz
Hasel Plack
Mottas
Eilen Kellogg
Delia Doubet
Kemmerer c
Dottie Clark
Dorothy Armatrong
Sue
Local social notes from Brimfield and nearby towns
A Brimfield area social roundup lists Laura Items and Mr and Mrs Paul Noland at cadet day in Urbana plus visits among Beamer Barrett Burgess Reed and Kemper families. Neighbors hosted, dined, and shopped in Brimfield and Monical area with Sundays at various homes. A discussion recalls the first snow of the season with remarks on a late autumn snowfall.
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Paul Noland
Urbana
Dinner Bazaar at Laura Church Basement
Laura Methodist Church sponsors a dinner bazaar in the Laura Church basement on Thursday November 30 starting at 11 30 a m. Proceeds aid church projects and gifts for hard to buy for on Christmas lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliafeteria
Laura Church
W.bs G. S of Laura Methodist Church
Scout Organization Meeting Seeks Parental Attendance
A Scout meeting at Baron Church basement drew eligible boys but few parents. Church trustees offered basement space for future meetings. Parents are urged to attend the next gathering at 7 30 pm Wednesday Nov 29 with their boys to meet Scout Field Worker Loren Abbott.
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Baron Church
Vchurch
Loren
Cluskeys Visit Torrance Grandson Michael James Born
Mr and Mrs Jon Cluskey visit their son Dr Donald Cluskey in Torrance California to meet their newborn grandson Michael James born November 7. Twin brother Patrick David died at birth.
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Jon Cluskey
Donald Cluskey
Torrance
Californa
Michael James
Patrick David
Claybaugh Hill wed at Glen Oak Church in November
Alma Geralaine Claybaugh daughter of Milan and Mrs Claybaugh married Robert Raymond Hill son of Reuben and Mrs Hill at Glen Oak Christian church on November 12. Rev G L Messenger led the ceremony at 3 pm with music by Marica Jobuses and Mrs Eugene Chiavini. Miss Claybaugh wore a navy suit and orchid bouquet. Mrs Frank Nehm, matron of honor, wore gray. Best man Fred Nehm, ushers Donald Hill and Richard Zepp. Reception followed in the parish hall. They honeymooned in the South. Alma is a Woodruff High School graduate employed by Monoia Bell Telephone. Robert also a Woodruff graduate, employed by Bioc and Kuhl.
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Glen Oak Christian Church
Acling
Mias
Alma Geralaine Claybaugh
Milan D Claybaugh
Robert Raymond Hill
Reuben W. Bill
G. L. Messenger
Mise Claybaugh
Woodruff High School
Minoia Bell Telephone Company
Gill
Woodruff
Bioc* and
Kuhl Company
Peoria County Opens 1950 Christmas Seal Sale
The first Christmas Seal returns of 1950 arrive at the Peoria County Tuberculosis Association office in Peoria on Jefferson Street. The sale runs through Christmas, mostly by mail, with a booth at the Post Office opening December 9. Donors are asked to mail or deliver payments and unsold seals in the provided yellow envelopes.
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Peoria
County Tuberculosis Association
South Jefferson
Peoria County Fuberculosis Association
Peoria Christmas Seals Promote Health Education 1950
Peoria City and County Christmas Seals raise funds for tuberculosis health education and patient rehabilitation while selling for one dollar per sheet of 100. Officials of the Peoria County Tuberculosis Association urged generous purchase of the 1950 Scala featuring three small angels.
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Peoria
Peoria County Tuberculosis Association
Six little girls celebrate sixth birthday party
Suellca John hosted a Tuesday birthday party with five friends. Guests from Kickapoo included Judy and Kenny Gadv and Eleanor and Janice Gall. Swellen’s cousins Mary N Archibald, Sharon Kay Pillmas, Mary Miars, Sherry Parks, and Betty O'Toole attended with Suellca and her sister Pegery.
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Suellca John
Mary N Archibald
Sharon Kay Pillmas
Mary Miars
Sherry Parks
Betty O'Toole Swellen
Judy
Kenny Gadv
Eleanor
Janice Gall
Kickapoo
Pegery
Bake Sale and Bazaar by Lutheran Ladies on Saturday
Bake sale and bazaar hosted by Lutheran ladies on Saturday December 2. Lunch served at noon and bake sale opens at 11 00 o clock Funds support church activities. Orders for chickens may be left with Mrs Chas urna.
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Chas
Appreciation Note From Mrs Tate And Family
Mrs Francis Tate and Elizabeth Ann thank friends for many lovely cards and gifts. Mr and Mrs Ed Djtmar of Kewanee spent Wednesday visiting friends en route to Peoria to spend Thanksgiving with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Tate
Elizabeth Ann
Ed Djtmar
Kewanee
Peerin
Thanzsgiving
High School Basketball Schedule Busy Winter slate
A dense list of boys basketball games and tournament dates from November through February. Princeville Elmwood Prairie City Lewistown Lafayette Duslap Valley Yates City Wyoming Dunlap Glasford Gere Jen Williamsfield Chillicothe each team hosts or travels, with dates across December January and February including Elmwood Invitational and other league games.
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Princeville
Elmwood
Prairie City
Ehilticothe
Lewistown
Lafayette
Gilasford
Williamsfield
Duslap
Valley Aere
Lafayette Aere
Yates City
Wyroming
Dunlap
Chillicothe
Williamsafield
Glasferd
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Raymond Schelkopf
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Margaret Bowman
Allen Coon
Nancy Hacker
Irene Shaw
Arroll Applegate
Clare Arnold
Keith Lacy
Dorothy Clesson
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Paul Harding
Wilbur Tucker
Murray Miller
Gary Rogers
Clifford Friling
Alien
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Carl Rogers
Keith Gady
Grvilie Shane
Paul Lottman
Ed Johuson
Elmer Gerney
Gerald Forney
Gerald Sloane
Paul Barding
Mauree Rice
Richard Savage
Elvise Savage
Ruth Carson
Lyle Johnson
Clifford Haase
Kacher
Rolland Catton
Clark Eawards
JoAnn Kioyvdon
Gale Foster Jaramae Knight
Donala Linney Harold Peev
Bob Doubet
Gerald Glaskey
Jack Welsh
Marietta Edwards
Otto Qeitner
Mra Lee Bogle
Eimwong
Hese Economics Elith
Edith @atton
Virginia Doulee
Bartonville
Doris Overen
Wilburta Rae Moore
John Shaffer
Miles Coolidge
Biloxt, Miss
McClellan-Clark Home
California
G.M. Elffert
A R Moore
F. Radims
Galesburg
Laura
Wilfred Beamer
Mra Hannabh Beamer
Lee Burgess
Monica
Jenmie Barrett
Mra Villa Jones
Mr and
MreWm Jonee
Mra
Jennie Barrett
Greta Strickland
Mir
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Helen Babby
Sanford Kneer
Son
Mra Hanash Beamer
Belen Libby
Lizzie Bart
Knoxville
Ongst
Florence Reed
Judy and
David Porcell
Fidson Porcell Home
Micheal Burgess
James Kemper
Gren Couch
Sandaw
Mra Couch
Wvanet
Golden Circle
Sandaw Sehool
Cladies Grey
Earl Matron
Maquon
Bendaw
Mire Maitaon
Alan Brown
Everett Bittner
Wattie Pemerick Sanford White
Corlis Blaisure
Champaign
James Carter
Dear West Jerace
Clarence Emery
Mra Wilew Reed
Barley Weed
Badies
Leura
Grimfield Methodic Church
Marion Youngs
Netlie Kuntz
Ethel Emerye
Pauline Webster
Mra Rollins
Ted
Scout Organization
Claybaugh
Marica Jobuses
Eugene Chiavini
Mise Glaybaugh
Erchid
Mra Frea
Ber Aster
Fred
Pparlose
South
Mra Hill
H.S. Basket
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Joseph M Ketay
M. D Medical Clinic
Brimfield, Ilinois
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
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Skating
Bowlin Ewalt's
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Servien Abe
Eldon McKown
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
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Palace Theater
Illinois
Loo McCallister
Penny ‘Ann Garner
William &Iden
Gloria Swanson
Eric& von Straheim
Sunset Boulevard
Lou McCallister
Lois Butler
Indiana
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