Oats and crops record and local events in Brimfield area
The Files notes corn and oat figures for 1896 1910 and 1926 including oats 40 bushels per acre and corn production over 30 000 bushels. Local happenings cover a bicycle tournament at Bimfield Driving Park August 22 an orchestra at Galva a ball and a farmers trot horse racing ads parsonage and automobile interest. A rat rodeo and a rainstorm near Wilbur Moore’s farm are also mentioned with community notices and pension legislation efforts highlighted.
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Buell Root
Bimfield
McDonnell
Patsy Bheehan
Galva
Wil
Old Settler's
Chichester
Old Settler’s
Williamsfield
Faye Silloway
Janie Marshall
Rev Onion
Hanna City
O & Root
Diving Park
Wilbur Moore
Brimfield Boosters 4H Hold July Meeting at Hasselbacher Home
The Brimfield Boosters 4H club met July 23 at Donald Hasselbacher's home to plan their Old Settlers Day stand. We and a discussion of our stand were held. Games were played and refreshments served by the Hasselbacher family. an extra meeting is set for August 13 at George Wagner's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Boosters 4H
Donald Hasselbacher
Old Settlers
Hasselbacher
George Wagner
Wayne Coon
Mrs Chola LaFollette Dies at St Francis Hospital
Mrs Chola LaFollette of Rosefield township died at noon Saturday at St Francis hospital after being admitted Thursday. Funeral services were at 2 PM Tuesday from Cottonwood church with burial in Cottonwood cemetery. Born Sept 2, 1871, to George and Elizabeth Gillham, she married Alfred L. La Follette in 1887. he died in 1941. Surviving are children James and Henry Lafollette of Oak Hill, Lloyd of Peoria, Arthur of Hanna City, Mrs Heasie Ingersoll of Brimfield, Mrs Bernice Stear of Hanna City, 30 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, a brother Frank Gillham of Oak Hill, sisters Mrs Nora Snyder of Peoria and Mrs Martha Penn of Mannaville, plus half sister Mrs Phoebe Veal of Farmington. She was a lifelong resident of Rosefield township.
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New Methodist Parsonage
Ed Maher
Brimfield
E. Root
Mar
Peoria
W.G. Hayward Tod
McClellan
Thomas Hayes
Kansas City
Sopha Legassick
Earlville
Iowa
Harriett Stride
Liocux Falls
Cha
Mra Chola E. Lafolette
Edwards
St Francis Hospital
James
Henry Lafollette
Oak Hill
Lloyd
Arthur
Hanna City
Heasie Ingersoll
Bernice Stear
Frank Gillham
Nora Snyder
Martha Penn
Manna City
Phoebe Veal
Farmington
Frank Shane Family Reunion at Elmwood Area Home
The Frank Shane family gathers Sunday at the Harvey Ekena country home north of Elmwood for a reunion with 64 descendants. A long dinner and ice cream mark the gathering as relatives share stories and greetings, with many named attendees from Shane, Savage, and related clans.
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Frank and
Margaret Caldwell Shane
Harvey Ekena
Elmwood
Grandpa
Grandma
Public Health Bill Opposed Forcing Regimentation Of Medicine
The piece argues against the Wagner Murray Dongell Bill proposing a federal bureaucracy to control medical practice. It warns of heavy taxes on workers and employers, reduced individual choice, and political control over doctors and hospitals. It favors voluntary prepayment plans as a better path to medical care.
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Congress
Apa
Platform Prizes and Child Races at Local Event
Prize list for platform events includes 3.00 for Oldest Married Couple and various family-themed awards. Races start at 4:00 p.m. with 50 and 100 yd dashes for boys and girls, shoe races, and a Ladies Slipper Kicking contest over 225 lb, plus tiers of first and second prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Local Fair Attendees and Weekend Visits Highlight Town News
Residents attended the La Payette fair while Laura hosts an annual chicken supper on August 29. Several locals, including Mrs Donald Mine and baby, returned home from the Methodist hospital, and visitors from Missouri and Oklahoma called on area families. Trips to Minnesota and Wyoming were noted along with pot lucks and family gatherings.
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Laura
Donald MiNe
Baby
First Two Picnics Reported By Old Settlers in 1883
June 4 1883 reports elders planning an old settler picnic to bring together longtime residents. June 13 scheduled in the school park with short speeches and dinner baskets. June 15 notes of attendees include Fire Rev Guy and others from Farmington. a list of 54 oldest settlers published with names and ages. program details and a member obit list.
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Guy
Gilbert Hathway
Wasterson
Farmington
Ephraim Herriott
Phoebe Stedman
Dinois Joseph Eaton
Wm Robinson
Edw Coolidge
Mra Merriott
Curtis Cady
Jate H. Lb. Fisner
Rev .Mason
Adkinson
Gchicheater
E. J Robinson
Grant
W. Pulsipher
EK. Hayward
McCown
Employed By BHS Names New Vocational Agriculture Teacher
Lawrence L. Jones, full time vocational agriculture teacher, will join the high school board on August 22. He hails from Clinton Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1938, taught in Fonca and Ashland, served in the military, and has since taught sheet metal at Chanute Field. He is married with a three year old daughter. housing will be arranged for his family near the school. School starts September 32. registration date not set.
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Lawrence L. Jones
High School Board of Education
Jones
Clinton, Ill
University of Iinois
Fonica
Ashland
Chanute Field
Acon Ae
Jonez
Visits and travel notes from French Grove and nearby towns
French Grove residents Clark and relatives plan a Wednesday visit after a viat with Missouri relations. Clark stayed longer. Robah and Anna Cages take a two week vacation at Swan Banka in North Carolina with friends, planning to return next week. Mr and Mrs Peter Custer join Mr and Mrs Clyde Bateman to visit Mr Custer's sister Mrs Lynn Eldert near Farmington. Mr and Mrs 8. L Oakes and family and Dorothy Kellogg visited the La Fayette fair and called on Clifford Lynn in Toulon. Mrs Verne Shaffer spent last week with Joan Shaffer and Harold Gelvios. Mrs Shaffer, Mrs John Shaffer and children dined at Shaffer's in Oneida.
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Msses Robah
Anna Cages
Swan Banca
N. Carolina
Peter Custer
Clyde Bateman
8. L Oakes
Fam Ly
Dorothy Kellogg
Clifford Lynn
Toulon
Verne Shaffer
Joan Shaffers
Harold Gelvios Oneda
Shaffer
John Shaffer
Fom Shaffer’s
Oneida
Early Copy Pleases Office Force Over Next Two Weeks
Notice appeals for consistent cooperation from news contributors and advertisers for upcoming busy period. Last minute copy not accepted. Ms McNay and two sons travel from Des Plaines to Iowa Nebraska Colorado and South Dakota for a trip, returning with daughter Ruth. Jacqueline Exenata and family visiting from Sargent Nebraska and East Peoria to spend time with Mrs Frank and Mrs Marsh among others.
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McNay
Ruth Hasselbacher
Kennet Kelley
Des Plannes Sonday Moneg
Triip
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dators
Ruth
Colorace
Jacqueline Exena
Eorth
East Peoria
Leonora Marah
Mra Bell Wells
Irs
Sargent, N Hrasta
Mra Mertig Fank
Kenora Marsh
Mra Frank
Debated school funding and curriculum reforms in local discourse
A Hickory Grove discussion centers on funding to appease labor, equipping the school system from elementary to university, and avoiding socialist implications. The speaker urges direct questioning of school leadership, proposing replacement if justifications for teaching controversial claims prove dubious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Ukraine
U.S
Henry
Lays
University
Gais
Claliam
Lettermans Visit Champaign Family Weekend
Mre Mollie Letterman and daughter Miss Marie Letterman of Champaign were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Haaselbacher. The former is niece of Mrs Haaselbacher.
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Mre
Mollie Letterman
Miss Marie Letterman
Champaign
Mr and
Mra Ib
DeVries Family Picnic Set for August 11 at Glen Oak Park
The DeVries family reunion is planned for next Sunday August 11 at Glen Oak Park with friends and relatives invited to gather for the annual event.
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DeVries
Glen Oak Parg
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Atha Dunivant
Mra Garvey Woodard
Oklahoma
Albert Miller
Missouri
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Greta Strickland
Jennie Barrett
Water Smith Home
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Joe Waters
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Jos. Blanchard
BHS
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Mra Clark
Hickory Grove
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