From The Files September 6 1804 Corn 50 oats 28 wheat 46
A collage of items from early files notes crops and school staff. Corn prices average around 50 cents per bushel with oats 28 and wheat 46, while teachers and principals are named for the high school as pupils from the country begin Monday classes. Local residents and out-of-town visitors are mentioned along with a moved resident and a farm incident involving a Moore and Son elevator.
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G V Pettit
Ella Rail
Etta Stangbury
A. E Bartlett
Henry Aldrich
Renscalaer
Ind
Bila Jordan
New Albany
Aldrich
Brimfield
Family Reunion Set for Elmwood Park on Sunday
The Caldwell family reunion will be held this Sunday at West Park in Elmwood-Dinotr at o'clock.
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Caldwell
West Park
Elmwood
Dog Quarantine Enforcement Urged to Curb Rabies
The village faces a second rabies case in its limits as residents are urged to enforce a strict dog quarantine. Dogs running at large risk disposal by authorities. A four year old girl died recently from a stray dog bite in Moline, highlighting the danger. Vaccination exists but requires annual repeat for protection.
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Moline
Trust in Money and Early New Mexico Church Built
A fragmented historical note recalls Holmes quote about trust in money. It mentions the first church in New Mexico at St. Juan in 1598 and references events in 1812, including General Harrison lifting the Fort Wayne siege, plus an 1585 reference to actions against New Spain and Chinese labor.
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St. Juan
Gen. Harrison
Fort Wayne
Mmignaom
Tom Maher Writes From New Guinea
Tom Maher reports from New Guinea on life there in August 1944. He describes daily sights of natives, rain, and coconut trees, compares the climate to deserts, notes American cigarettes are liked, and mentions working in an office while awaiting training.
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New Guinea
Mildred
Brimfield
States
Maner Reunion Draws Strong Attendance at Silverleaf
The 71st Maner reunion on Labor Day at Silverleaf drew 85 attendees for a basket dinner and an afternoon program of games music and dancing. Lt Bertron Beitron attended on furlough. officers for the coming year were elected including President James Bb. Mabel Wyoming and Secretary Treasurer Sara Maher.
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Silverleaf
Labor Day
Poen
Woodle
Bertron Beitron
Allow Nz
Leo Hill
Kingdon Downs Reunion Draws Attendees From Far and Wide
Fifty five people attended the Kingdon Downs reunion at Jubilee State Park on today’s date. Delegates came from Wyoming, Sperondevite, HiPaso and Brimfield, with local attendees including Mrs Jances Kingdon and her sons Raymond, Willis, Charles, and Lester with families, plus Mr and Mrs James Stickel and Virginia.
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Jupilee State
Comig
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Gons Raymond
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Charles
Lester
James Stickel
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Mr and Mrs Glen Rowe Visit Bragg Family
Mr and Mrs Glen Rowe and two small children were guests of the Bragg family during a recent visit to Marseilles. The gathering highlighted friendly ties and small-town hospitality.
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Glen Rowe
Marseilies Ware
We Kof the Bragg Fanaly
Legion Seeks Salvage Paper for Brimfield Post Drive
The Brimfield Legion Post requests residents donate salvage paper including magazines cardboard tin cans and rags.
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The
Brimfield Legion Post
Laura Items From Pekio And West Jersey Socials
Laura items note Sunday dinner guests in Pekio and visits in West Jersey. Families include Mr and Mrs Homer Webster, Mrs Aaron German, Mrs George Moore, and Mrs Clarence Emery among others. Funeral attendees and local visitors from Elmwood and Williamsfield are listed with relatives and neighbors.
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Karl Meachan
Son
Pekio
James Carter
West Jersey
Clarence Emery
No ice To Contractors Sealed Bids Requested
Sealed bids for crushing stones on 20 miles of Millbrook Township roads are due by 10 30 A M September 26 1944 at Grange Hall Laura Illinois. George Moore Commissioner of Highways Peoria County will open bids publicly after receipt of plans from the County Highway Office for ten dollars per set. Bidder must include a ten percent cashier’s check and plans may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office. The commissioner reserves the right to reject any bid.
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O’co
George Moore
Millbrook
Fownship
Peoria County
County Sept of Highways
Court House
Peoria
Ullins
Weekend visit of Peoria couples ends in Peoria
Mr and Mrs Homer Harder and D nony of Peoria spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J W Surner.
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D Nony
Peoria
J. W. Surner
French Grove News Roundup From French Grove Area
Local notes report C M Eldert traveling from French Grove to Raritan on business. Various residents including Reed, McAuleys, Peve, Willadsens, Quick, Shaffer, Martzluf, Golllas, Rambo, Oaks, and Oakes visit or host in Galesburg, Elmwood, Peoria, Bloomington, and Chicago.Cadet Nurse Robah Kellogg visited from Chicago. Ed Carter visited New London to see Ill neighbor. French Grove school opens with 10 pupils. new first grader Edward Woolsey. Leila Botlinus teaching again. Neighbors wired for high line electricity now enjoy service. Kellogg/Geraltrd connections near completion. Gertrude Kellogg leaves for Iowa City for botany graduate assistant position.
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French Grove
Edward Woolsey
Leila Botlinus
Brimfield Home Bureau to Hold September Meeting
Brimfield Home Bureau unit meets Thursday September 7 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Dean Johnson. New Home Advisor Mrs Charlotte Elmore will teach two lessons, Minor Repairs Around Home and Minor Planting Small Home Grounds. Mrs McClellan chairs the event inviting all interested to attend and begin the new year.
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Brimfield Home Bureau
Mra
Dean Johnson
Charlotte Elmore
Mre McClellan
Catton Reunion Elects Officers At Noon Meeting
The tenth Catton reunion drew 71 attendees by noon with more arriving later. Fred Catton of West Jerney was elected president, Mrs Chalmer Jerney named secretary and treasurer, and Judith Ann Chamberlain was the youngest member present. Shortly after noon Mrs Ollie Cady and Lewis and friend Mrs Dizcky visited the hosts.
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Catton
Fred Catton
West Jerney
Mra Chalmer Jerney
Judith Ann Chamberlain
Ollie Cady
Lewis
Dizcky
Notice on preserving ashes and tractors at the new grave
A public notice requests cooperation to keep the freshly dried grave site in excellent condition. It highlights Cinjer by ashes and tractor lugs as notable features to be respected and maintained.
Missing New Guinea captain after August telegram
Captain Allen Duane Jury is reported missing over New Guinea as of August 15 in a telegram to his wife Ruth Reed Jury. Jury, who has nine combat missions in the Southwest Pacific, earned the Air Medal for meritorious aerial actions. He had recently returned from Australia on leave and had Wings earned in Texas in 1942.
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Mra Jury
Ruth Reed
Allen Duane
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Air Medal
Australia
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Seft
James A Barrett dies at home in Elmwood after stroke
James A Barrett aged 85, longtime Elmwood resident, died Tuesday August 29 at his home following a stroke. Born June 23 1805 in Brimfield township, he married Mary B Beamer and is survived by two daughters and a son, plus grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at Patterson Funeral Home with Rev Charles Van Dettum officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Elmwood
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Brimfield Township
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Eimwod
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Stark County
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Brimfield High Softball Win and New Students at School
Brimfield High celebrated its first softball victory, beating Billtown Bombers 20 to 11 on the local diamond. The school welcomed many new students including Colleen Bennett Cecil Bridson Patricia Dungan Verna Edwards Miriam Endres Donald Ward Harding Leona Heinz Betty Howe Ruth Kaignt Yvonne Lauderback Dale Maher Nedra MebMinney Charles Meyers Mary Mott and others. An imitation party thrilled freshmen and amused upperclassmen with Robah Wy coff and Rolland Cdy as soloists. Graduation requirements list two units social science and physical science, one math, three English, plus sixteen total units. Old Settlers Officers request all bills by Monday Sept. al.
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Patricia Dungan
Verna Jean Edwards
Miriam Endres
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Leona Heinz
Betty Howe
Ruth Kaignt
Yvonne Lanove Bomer Lauderback
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Willadzan Reinhart
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Brimfield Quarantine Ties Two Homes to Acarpet Fever
In Brimfield two houses are under quarantine for acarpet fever. The Fisher home reports a young granddaughter with the illness while Mrs Gwendolyn Biun day's residence lists Gerald as the victim.
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Fisher
Mra
Gwendolyn Biunday
Gerald
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