09 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary report mentions threshing near completion and an evening pregame event for a local talent show. Names cited include Abquet J and Ami Mire Sellard with June returning from vocation abroad, possibly Bamowe ’88, with references to Wegesnda and Chochee greser as participants.
A fragmented notice invites people to attend a gathering at Jubilee Park in August. Further details mention a related event about a week later, with references to dates and local officials, but the text is garbled and several names are unreadable.
Sart E Downing announces Elizabeth Oaks daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Oaks Owanna as one of three teachers to receive a scholarship to the University of Illinois. The student is a top graduate of Practice Community High School this year. Also notes about Frank Matton recuperating after injuries at the Little Gallery mine and upcoming surgery in Chicago.
The fragment suggests guidance about eggs and cooking aims it mentions E3. It emphasizes keeping eggs low and tender and warns about warfare language, though details are unclear.
Rev W. E Besen, Bishop of a local parish, will address attendees at a forum with Rt. Rev Robert Spencer and other church, business, historical society, and state archives representatives. The gathering aims to discuss archival history issues and plan upcoming events.
A fragmentary read features a string of personal names including Joanne Antebacs Jeanne Judy Dora Clark Mary Anee Coon Elain Lee Hamilton Nantee Joan Heiax Peggy Johnson Charlene Martzius Jasa Mas Miara Janet Mills Gail Pillman Jace Porter Dianne Stahl Judith Toder Dorene Smith and Shirtey Sellenberger.
Letters from readers in Oregon and Ohio rail at federal spending and wartime controls as inflation drivers. They argue free enterprise falters from inside due to propaganda while price ceilings and tax shifts threaten purchasing power and long term economic stability.
Laura Merry Makers hosted four H club girls who visited, then swam and exchanged gifts revealing their secret pals. The group later presented gifts to Mrs. Desbet and Ms Schelkopt for their year of support. Ice cream cake and Kool-Aid were served by Pat Doubet.
Mr and Mrs Harry Weats and daughter of Minneapolis were Wednesday visitors at Fred Krats house also Mr and Mrs Repert Kareena Barbara of Warne Sunday Kramer Ruerts were Me and Bre See Asmca trout Joew and Predale of Pesria Mr and Urs Max Williams Mr and Mrs Ba Zaph Carol bywn and Linda of Chilliosthe
Numerous short notices from a late period diary reveal names visiting relatives and attending events across American towns. References include French Grove Gifford Batemar recovering after a week ill, S A Kellogg showing at the Knoxville fair, and Moores and Shaffers hosting relatives in Iowa and Georgia. Elmer Ghaw heads to St Louis camp, while Kellogg and others plan travel, with gatherings at the A R B Moore home and extended family visits from Missouri to Illinois and Texas.
A fragmented notice indicates a library will close in August for a weather related observance. The readable fragments name a library and a date in August, with authorities cited. This brief item signals a temporary closure and warns patrons to adjust plans accordingly.
Laura Edson Purcell accompanied Delia Wycoff to Peoria on Monday. Numerous neighbors and relatives, including the Beamer, Carter, Miller, and Hart families, shared visits, picnics, and illnesses across Peoria, Elmwood, Brimfield, and surrounding areas last week and weekend.
The Legion Auxiliary urges members to share the workload for Old Settler's Day and to send coupons to Veterans Hospitals. A regular meeting resumes in September with a special session in August to plan the unit's participation and events.
A letter from Albert L Srysce reports the death of his wife Mrs Albert Bryson who had been married to him for over 49 years. Mire Sryeen would have been 18 on October 29. They were breakfasting at their home in Ottumwa Iowa when the death occurred Tuesday morning July 30. A funeral service was held at Wiliara Street Methodist church with Rev Myron E B Wayes officiating. Burial followed at Shou cemetery in Ottumwa.
Margaret Sieboa a widely known automotor, died Wednesday after a hospital stay. Formerly associated with Dennely Ressts Mewr Co, he married Millie Ries Oct 10 1918 at Bloomington. Survived by wife, daughter Evelyn Norton, brothers George and Anton. funeral at Gauss mortuary with Rev. Welch, burial at Emwood cemetery.
Micheelim Antenacci returned home Friday from the state FHA Leadership Training Camp at East Bay Camp Bloomingtos. On Wednesday evening she was one of thirty three Illinois girls awarded the esteemed state Homemaker Degree for top work in local, state FHA participation and church and community activities. She also received the award of honor for the Bramfica Chapter in the inter national GEO Will class 8B for schools with under 150 enrollment. This is Brimfield's first state award and Mrs. Stewart’s guidance is praised for enabling state recognition.
Aliice state law requires health exams for all entering students from fourth to high school freshmen. Health cards for fifth graders and new first graders are available at the school office. Many pupils need dental work before school opens, with eighth grade health cards also obtainable. The Aug 29 session opens and the full day schedule begins on Thursday, with Labor Day off. Mr and Mrs. O M Trave and Mer eells visited Missouri last week with Miss Emma Stigall.
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