Agricultural prices and notices from The Files
A mixed 1896 1906 1916 1926 compilation shows crop prices for corn oats wheat butter eggs hogs and notes on local activity. Items include Clarence Denning resuming Wesleyan studies, Kate Kent buying Galena Ave lot, youths leaving for echoes, a farewell for Dr Stocking, Rev Newell's church call, Verda Gady at Bradley Gorn, and Thomas Day earning a university degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Denning
Wesleyan University
Coffea
Hayes and Lady’s
Kate Kent
Galena Ave
R. W. Newell
Congregational Church
Wyoming
Verda Gady
Bradley
Local visitors share cordial calls at the office in Dallas
A distinguished looking man entered the Dallas office on a Wednesday morning and handed a business card reading EB Ryneirson, known here as Gene, while visiting sister Anna Rynéarton and niece Mrs Chas Dryadate in Peoria. the note mentions an old school chum reunion and speculation on Joe Fuchs shaving his hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryneirson
Dallas
Texas
Gene
Anna Rynéarton
Chas Dryadate
Peoria
Joe Fuchs
Voter Registration Notice Planned for October Enlisting
Are you registered to vote and prepared for the November election. If you moved or changed your name you must re register. Local registrations are planned for October 9 1856 with time and place to appear in next week's legal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geseasary
Starriage
Brimfield Indians Open With Mixed Baseball Results
Brimfield Indians split two opening games in the TC A Conference. Yates City led early but Brimfield rallied for an 11-11 tie, with Jim Plack earning the win in the other game as Glasford topped Brimfield 9-4. Bert Ashley and B Johnson each had two hits. N Cecil struggled with control in the first inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Yates Guy
Bert Ashley
Carman
R. Cecil
Jobonon
N Cecil
B. Carman
Yates City
Indians
Jake
Brimfield
Grimfield Indians
Ahutt
Williamsfield
Jim Plack
Rona
D.sollenberger
C. Ekena
Bob Johnson
J. Plack
B. Ashley
Brimfield Indians
Glasford Tigers
N. Cecil
Arnald
Cécil
B. Johnson
Burt
Bob
Class Officers List From Student Government Post
Class Officers Frenchmen president Mary Schelkop vice president Jim Claybaugh secretary Rosanna Chuggins treasurer Gary Smith reporter Sandy Parks Sophomore president George Clusker vice president Jim Munton secretary Mary Jane Plach treasurer Judy Tucker reporter Rob Clark Juaniora president Charles Ekena vice president Dick Sollenberger secretary Dorene Smith treasurer Jim Plack reporter Ed Emken Seniors president Rallie Allen vice president Jerry ke Miller secretary Carolee Pace treasurer Mary McLouth reporter Judy Clark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schelkop
Jim Claybaugh
Rosanna Chuggins
Gary Smith
Sandy Parks
George Clusker
Jim Munton
Mary Jane Plach
Judy Tucker
Rob Clark
Juaniora
Charles Ekena
Dick Sollenberger
Dorene Smith
Jim Plack
Ed Emken
Rallie Allen
Jerry Ke Miller
Carolee Pace
Mary McLouth
Judy Clark
School Photo Day Promises Crisp Portraits Friday
Pupils will have individual pictures taken this Friday September 28 with the high school first at 9 00 and the grade school about 30 minutes later There is no charge and students may buy photos later A suggestion for neater appearances includes dressed neatly hair combed and contrasting colors The pictures will be used in the high school annual and wallets may be bought for trading. The BBS Indians schedule two home games this week with Yates City Tuesday and LaFayette Friday A grade school game with Elmwood postponed to Monday October 1 will be played here The homemaking class will run play school observed by about thirty children learning about daily life activities and using existing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBS Indians
Yates City
LaFayette
Elmwood
Ehilare
Weekend Visitor Notes From Galesburg to Peoria
Local social column records visits and calls across Illinois. Peoria residents Idra Koluos and Christine visited. Mr and Mrs Russell Whitaker of California called on aunt Bannabh Beamer. Charles Reed home hosted Reed and Kemper couples. Donald Miller and Sandra of Grays Lake near Chicago stayed with Miller and Garter families. Galesburg sightings included Leonard family, Garley Reed, and James Kemper. Ray Thomas of Kewanee and Kenneth Kinney of Peoria visited Charley Thomas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idra Jennute Koluos
Christine
Peoria
Russell Whitaker
California
Bannabh Beamer
Carley Reed
James Kempeccallce
Charles Reed
Rimwood
Donald Miller
Sandra
Grays Lake
Chicago
Thomas Miller
W. E. Garter
Galesburg
FFA Signs Placed On Farm Land Near Brimfield
Members of the PFA chapter placed signs on land owned by Mr Benale Beat east of Brimfield. The signs promote agriculture and a better day for farmers with the message Mature Farmers Point The Way To Agriculture. The PFA thanks Mr Best for allowing the signs on his property.
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Ffa
Benale Beat
Brimfield
PFA
Best
Brunfield
Brimfield PFA Plans Picnic Tables and Fireplaces
The Brimfield PFA and Brimfield FAA plan to build picnic tables and fireplaces in the northern part of the school yard. The FFA thrift bank continues, with Dek Sollenberger taking over as manager this year. Members may save by depositing ten cents to one dollar weekly, with interest earned from the bank and the FA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Pfa
Brimfield Faa
FFA
Jim Plack
Donald ‘Clark
Statwear
Dek Sollenberger
French Grove Cemetery Association Meeting Scheduled
The annual meeting of the French Grove Cemetery Association will be held at 2 pm at the home of Hubert Oakes on Saturday Sept 29. This is an important gathering and members are urged to attend.
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French Grove Cemetery Association
Eles Plow OL ashCols
Hubert Oakes
Reliq
French Grove Social Notes Include Visits and Outings
French Grove residents host and visit across friends and relatives from Wheaton to West Point Mississippi. Harold Cook returns from Korea for weekend at Oakes home. Chapman Oakes ill in Poor health. the Oakes family plans a southern trip. Mrs Brigg, Mr Yahn visit Mya W. Clark in town. Local women socialized with Carter family. improv society to meet at Mrs Minute Martzl home September 27 with program by Mrs UConella Cattr. Seed ship and bulb exchange urged.
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Porrent
Robab Oakes
Ena Kellogg
West Point
Mississippi
Chapman Oakes
J. Zane Briggs
Lee A. Yahn
St. Louis
Michigan
Brigg
Mya W.B. Clark
Mesdames
Gladys Hawley
Elmwood
Gladys Wright
Batavia
Alice Hancock
Dallan
Texas
Scrap Iron Drive Planned by FFA in Sept Oct
The FFA announces a scrap iron drive from September 27 to October 4 urging residents to donate scrap metal to Arlee Higgs. Funds raised support club activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Arlee Higgs
School Adopts Standard Time Across Main Street
The school will switch to standard time starting Monday, with the change echoed by businesses along Main Street. Stores banks elevators and other establishments will adopt the new time from Sunday, Sept 30, aligning schedules citywide.
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Main St
National Bible Week Observance Sets Theme for 1958
National Bible Week runs October 15 through 21 under Laymen's National Committee sponsorship. The 16th annual event proclaims THE BIBLE TIMELESS AND ETERNAL with core virtues Truth Hope Faith Wisdom and Charity. The observance urges stressing the Bible as a source of spiritual strength and faith across faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laymer’s National Committee
Legion Auxiliary Opens 1956 57 Session Plans Girl State Report
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its first meeting of the 1956 57 year at 7 00 o'clock DST September 21. Committees for the year will be appointed and plans set for the annual card party in October. A report will be given by Girls State representative Corlee Pacey. Membership cards are ready and the committee will distribute them for the 1933 87 year.
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Phe
American Legion Auxiliary
Crolee Pacey
Mrs Sarah Sloan Rites Held in Peoria Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Sloan of 1223 N Underhill Peoria were conducted Tuesday morning at St Mark's Church with burial at St Mary's Cemetery Peoria. Born July 23 1881 in Mualibrook Township to Alex T and Alice McArdle McDonnell, she married Dr John F Sloan July 20 1905. She died in 1917 after fifty years in Peoria, survived by two sons John Jr and Alex both Peoria attorneys. one brother Alex predeceased her.
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Sarah Sloan
Underhill
Peoria
St Mark’s Church
St. Mary’s A
Berth
Mualibrook
Alex T
Alice McArdle McDonnell
Marten
John F. Sloan
Beimfield
John Jr
Alex
George Fossner Injured in Germany
Relatives report Army private George Fossner of West Jersey was injured by an explosion during a maneuver near Frankfurt. His lower left leg was amputated at a Nurnberg hospital. he expects hospitalization in Germany for about a month before transfer to Walter Reed in Washington. One other soldier was injured less severely. Fossner joined the Army in August 1955 and has been in Germany three months. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Fossner of Brimfield.
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Cest Pfs
Possner
West Jersey
George
Germany
Nurnberg
Frankfurt
Edwad Fussner George
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, DC
Fossner
Fred Fossner of
Brimfield
LaFayette Hosts LaFayette Here In Baseball Sept 28
Williamsfield plays at home against LaFayette in a September 28 high school baseball schedule note.
Grade Baseball Schedule Announced by Principal Soule
Principal Wayne Soule of the grade school released the fall baseball schedule. The slate includes a game at Elmwood on September 24 and another at Princeville on October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Soule
Peoria County Home Bureau Drives Membership Boost
County Home Bureau Peoria County membership drive began with 48 members from 22 units meeting at the Farm Bureau Building on September 4. Gerald Foster led the session as membership chairman, with McKarl Bants and Bruce Hunter as guests. The committee, including Mrs Ernest Magnuson and others, aims to contact every home maker in Peoria County to promote the educational program and invite joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County Home Bureau
Farm Bureau
Gerald Foster
Karl Bants
Peoria County
Bruce Hunter
Peoria County Farm Bureau
Ernest Magnuson
Wm. Cattoo
Gerald Higgs
LeRoy Copple
Ome Bureau
Quote by Hoover on government restraint and liberty
An elder statesman voice cites Herbert Hoover warning that government encroachment on life leads to the death of liberty. The piece argues that seeking government favors or cradle-to-grave security erodes freedoms and security, foreseeing a loss of liberty and prison-like security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
America
Govement
Brimfield Home Bureau Meeting at Mrs Maker Oey Home
The Brimfield Home Bureau will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs John Maker Oey 2 at 1 30. The lesson on water tea and receptions will be taught in the Bea format with a fire prevention topic. LeaVonne Endes, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
John Maker Oey
LeaVonne Endes
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Ethel Memter
Hubert @hichester
Alma
Helen
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Raymond Schelkopf
Florence Wagner
Sarah Maher
Gela Sehelkopf
Thomas Maher
Tom O’connor
A. M. Stocking
The
Methodis’ Church
M. Travis Home
Thomas Day
U. of I. Sunday
Lee Brown
Methodist Hospital
FFA News
French Gove Cemetery Association
Elizabeth Dakes
Wheaton High
Abont
Harold Cook
Wheaton
Korea
National Bible Week
Legion Auxiliary
John Sloan
George Fossner
Princeville
County Home Bureau
K. Vaidius, M.D
Brimfield, Illinois
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Uinois
Taylor Funeral Home
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Lilinots
BANK
Gener Bank
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Richard R.savage
Madison
Mutual Insurance
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D. H. Johnson
General Insurance
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W. L. Fehrenbacher
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Mamie van Doren
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Scott Brady
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George Nader
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James Cagney
Barbara Stanwick
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