Illini Build Two Electronic Brains to Launch New Research Univ
The University of Illinois is constructing two high speed electronic computing machines, one for the U S Army and one for the campus. They promise rapid mathematical feats beyond human capability and will enable training, applied math, and physics research while reducing overall costs by sharing the machines. Extramural courses are planned as teachers travel to 20 state communities this spring semester.
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University of Illinois
U. S. Army
Taeet
Private Rochester Enjoys Weekend at Home
Pvt. Dale Rochester of Camp Atterbury Ind. had a weekend pass and visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Rochester and family over Saturday and Sunday.
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Pvt
Dale Rochester
Camp Atterbury, Ind
Mrs
William Rochester
Manito Beats Lexingtons 18 9 In Weekend Baseball Clash
In a high scoring game Manito defeated Lexingtons of Peoria 18 to 9 on Sunday. The report notes community events including a sudden death in Manito township and a July 26 birth to Mr. and Mrs. R E Waggaman along with local incidents and notices.
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Lexingtons
Peoria
R. E. Waggaman
Clergy on Vacation and Local Business Changes
Rev. Theodore Shafer of Manito Reformed plans a two week Denver trip to visit his brother Edward. A. F. Cox sold his dry goods stock to M. R. Strouse of Delavan. Rev. J. M. F. Sieving aided in the dedication of a new Egypt Lutheran church in Washburn. Albert Arnold fell from a hay fork while unloading, suffering severe injuries. Week's weather favored crop growth as corn matured and was mostly laid by.
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Theodore Shafer
Manito
Albert Arnold
Obituary and Local Notes From Peoria Area
John W. Rowley of Peoria former Manito resident died July 17 at his daughter Mrs Frank Heyl’s home in Peoria. A fire set after threshing by George Long damaged stubble near a corn crib. Ephraim Beimfohr and wife of Hennepin welcomed a daughter July 16. A. Martin, grandfather of W G Gore, died recently. The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad won ICC approval to finance five new locomotives between Peoria and Springfield. Relief followed a period of heat with thundershowers on Saturday night.
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John W. Rowley
Peoria
Manito
Frank Heyl
George Long
Ephriam Beimfohr
Hennepin
W. G. Gore
A. Martin
Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission of Financial Plans
Springfield
Pioneer Manito businessman Joe Daily dies in Peoria
August 1 death of Manito pioneer and large Mason and Tazewell county landowner Joe Daily at son J S Daily's Peoria home. Funeral at St Mark's Catholic church Peoria with burial at Meadow Lawn cemetery Manito follows.
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Joe Daily
Manito
Mason and
Tazewell
J. S. Daily
Peoria
St. Mark’s Catholic Church
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Joseph
Local News Briefs From Forest City Area
Death noted for H Jerald of Springfield after meningitis. Kuhlmans traveled to attend the funeral. Frank O’Hara earned 10 dollars for four watermelons after thieving youths damaged his crop. he declined prosecution. Will Eschmeyer reported oats yield of 52 bushels per acre from thirty acres, a likely regional high. Two runaway teams troubled residents, one owned by Eugene Ehret and another involving Anchie Schnert. Reverend R H Miller of Forest City Methodist Church featured.
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W. R. Keely
Caroline Hodkinson
Mr. Davis
Forest City
Will Eschmeyer
Eugene Ehret
Anchie Schnert
Surrey
Ben Hill’s
R. H. Miller
Forest City Methodist Church
Miss Olive Glick Weds in Atlanta Ceremony
Miss Olive Glick of Atlanta married on August 2 in Atlanta in a simple ceremony. The event linked local families and highlighted Atlanta as the setting for the nuptials.
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Olive Glick
Atlanta
Shower Given for Young Mother and Baby
Mrs. George Frank and Mrs. Thomas Thario hosted a Friday evening baby shower for Mrs. John Hoinode and infant Gloria Denise one month old. Pink and white decorations graced the bassinet as gifts were exchanged. prizes went to Mrs. Henry Wahlfeld and several others, with Mrs. Russell Nickett receiving a special prize.
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George Frank
Thomas Thario
John Hoinode
Gloria Denise
Henry Wahlfeld
Eldon Clinebell
Elmer Bortrel
Norman White
Anita Bland
Russell Nickett
David Woiwode
Jessie Behrends
Percy Kreiling
Walter Kennedy
Alfred Woiwode
Carl Fletcher
Russell Rickett
Marvin Neikirk
Warren Neikirk
Carl Woiwode
Kenneth Fletcher
Frank Barton
Elmer Bartell
Hugh Eyman
Vernon Graff
Alvin Matthews
Dolph Bland
Lilly Marie
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Middle States
Leslie Thomas
Otho Thomas
Manito Township
Havana
Pearl Shanholtzer
Palymia
Missouri
Sports Brothers
Sherman Jackson
Sein
PS Etn
Caulkins
H. Jerald
R. J. Kuhlman
Frank O’hara
O’hara
Manita
Continental
Continental Casualty Company
America’s
Accident & Sickness Insurance Company
Carroll C. Farnam
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