Local Notes and Social Visits Across Quincy and Hannibal
Maude Hartrick Adams hosts Lucille Boyer of Quincy with Elizabeth Wells. Liberty Picnic attendees enjoyed fried chicken supper. Finchum and Finchum families visited Raymond Finch um in Hannibal. Alonzo pitched for Hannibal at Moberly. Quincy Colored Giants won 14 7 at Newtown. Charles Elliott and Junior visit from Home Gardens California. Charles Voth spends week with Dexter Boyer. Ralph Geisel visits Payson relatives Danhouse. Tandy Wells travels Payson relatives but has been unwell.
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Floyd Finchum
Alonzo Finchum
Raymond Finchum
Hannibal
Alonzo
Moberly
Quincy Colored Giants
Newtown
Charles Elliott
Home Gardens
Calif
Ralph Geisel
Fred Danhouse
Payson
Tandy Wells
Illinois crop outlook shows record lows in many staples
August crop survey from Illinois and federal agencies reports corn at its smallest in 46 years and oats at their lowest since 1881. Winter wheat, spring wheat, and barley are below average or at record lows, potatoes near one third of normal, and fruit crops mixed. Pastures are very short amid widespread heat, drought, hail, and chinch bugs across the state.
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Illinois
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Johnson
Union
Community Variety Program contribution requested
Citizens are urged to contribute to the Variety Program during the inter community chautauqua on Thursday August 31. Report contributions at once to The Bee office or to Jesse E. Kline at the Farmers Bank.
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Chautauqua
Bee
Jesse E. Kline
Farmers Bank
4 H Club Notes Burton Handy Kitchen Maids Meeting
The Burton Handy Kitchen Maids Baking Club met at Elizabeth Wells home on August 1. Lucille Switzer and Elizabeth Wells demonstrated pie making. Mildred Doole presented the educational feature on Music of Illinois. Lucille Switzer spoke on vitamins. Elizabeth Wells shared her World’s Fair trip experience.
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Burton Handy Kitchen Maids Baking Club
Elizabeth Wells
Lucille Switzer
Mildred Doole
Illinois
Obituary of Esther Diehl Welton, 19, 1933
Esther Diehl Welton died August 3 1933 at Blessing hospital Quincy at 11 45 AM She born March 12 1914 aged 19 years 1 months 25 days She married Vivian Welton December 31 1932 and they had infant daughter Keitha Rae born August 4 She joined Liberty Christian church young was a musician she sang in Rose Maiden at Camp Point last August Survived by husband infant daughter parents Merle a brother and extended family Funeral Tuesday 2 30 PM at the Christian church Rev Taylor officiating Music by Rose Maiden girls Interment Liberty cemetery.
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Esther Diehl Welton
Blessing Hospital
Quincy
Ernest Diehl
Vivian Welton
Keitha Rae
Christian Church At Liberty
Maud Lucas
Bible Chautauqua
Camp Point
Merle
Mary Enlow
Jacksonville
William Diehl
Liberty
Christian Church
Taylor
Rose Maiden
Liberty Cemetery
Picnic Prizes At Local Fair
A sequence of contests including Egg Race won by Mrs. Earl Welsh, Sack Race won by Glen DeMoss then Walter Helmreich, Potato Race won by Wilbur Emery, Fat Man's Race won by Earl Sims then Orville Brown, Three Legged Race won by Helmreich brothers, Foot Race winners Ken Mason and Babe Hill, Doll and Pet Parade led by Snider's Band with prizes to Esther Swedell and Donna Rae Hull, and various other novelty contests with cash, trade, or goods as prizes.
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Maine Street
Wilbur Emery
Noftz
Singletree
Mercer’s
Earl Sims
Orville Brown
Ertz & Taylor Garage
Helmreich Brothers
Farmers Bank
Longcor’s
Kenneth Mason
Babe”’ Hill
Snider’s Drug Store
Liberty Store Company
Horner’s Cafe
Esther Swedell
Donna Rae Hull
E. W. Pond
Taylor’s
Betty Lou Taylor
Roy Linnemeyer
Keller & Johnson
Phillip Spangler
Liberty Bee
Pearl Huseman
Frey & Son
Otis Spangler
Richfield News Highlights Local Visits and Games
Richfield reports Mrs Kelsie Holeman returns from a Perry visit with her daughter. Families including Dennis Ryan and Delores, Ellis Ryan visit relatives in Galesburg and Cambridge. Richfield ball club defeats Fishhook 15 to 8 and will host Quincy Blue Socks next Sunday. Dramatic Club meets at Mrs Lee McCrorys with members listed. Elmer Whitney breaks a finger while playing ball at Kingston on Saturday.
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Dennis Ryan
Delores
Ellis Ryan
Galesburg
Cambridge
Richfield
Fishhook
Quincy Blue Socks
Dramatic Club
Lee McCrory
Helen Davidson
Merle Mitchell
Laralee McCrory
Lowell Sims
Idella
Emmett Welton
Paul Cochran
Helen Grabel
Donald
Maurice Larimore
Chester Welton
Elmer Whitney
Kingston
Weekend guest of Miss Roberta Noftz
Miss Darlene Neece spent a weekend as a guest of Miss Roberta Noftz, sharing time at the host’s home and social circles.
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Darlene Neece
Roberta Noftz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goodyear
Main Street
Adams
Maude Hartrick
Lucille Boyer
Charles Voth
Plainville
Dexter Boyer
Henry Gord
America
Ford
Leo
Farmers Bank OF Liberty
Hunsaker’s Cafe
Earl Welsh
Wingers Barber Shop
Dearies Barber Shop
Glen DeMoss
Walter Helmreich
Kramer Implement Co
C. A. Wagner
Paloma
Liberty Motor Co
Fred Simon
Sterling Tomlin
Adam Lentz
Snider’s
Anna Wolfe
Lierle’s
Charles Wagner
Kelsie Holeman
Bertie Bradbury
Perry
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