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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
1
Brimfield residents confront fiscal strain as the district reports a $2,200 levy filed but extended as $12,090 on the books, leaving the district short about $1,000 for the coming year and forced to seek borrowings. Local notes cover farm prices, community events, and a busy Brimfield calendar from 1906 to 1926 including gatherings, sports, and local notices.
Miss Nellie Pacey died Monday evening August 12 at her Peoria home where she had lived seven years. Born May 24 1868 in Jubilee township, she was daughter of Reverend Thomas and Elisabeth Hayes Pacey. Survived by one brother Thomas Pacey. predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday from Johnson Funeral Home with Reverend Leona Rasmussen, burial in Brimfield Cemetery. Pallbearers included Robert Cady, Jamik Tigdon, and nephews Harold, Robert, Donald, and Frederick Pacey.
The Country Gentleman editorial discusses the Wegner Murray Dingell bill to extend social security to farmers. It cites a 1940 study estimating costs around 420 million dollars yearly, rising to over 69 billion in 1942, funded partly by farmer income taxes. It warns deficits would require broader taxation and urges more study, opposing a government medical dictatorship while noting health issues need solving.
A village warns that sidewalk bicycle riding is rising as a nuisance. The board may reinstate strict enforcement of a prior ordinance prohibiting riding on the sidewalks to protect pedestrians. Mary Louise Myers returned home Wednesday after a two week visit in Portland, Maine with her sister and family.
August 18 1936 markets show corn 193 cam 33 wheat 106 soy beans 1 03 and 128 eggs 19 hogs 17. Reimfield marks a village centennial with three days of celebration and events planned for locals and visitors.
The record outlines annual Old Settlers picnics from 1890 to 1893 with details on dates, membership requirements of 25 years Illinois residence, and elected officers such as Geo L. Gover president and G L Weatherwax secretary. It notes deaths, meeting schedule changes, and reminiscences by E W Chichester and Jacob Slocum, plus early neighborhood life and entertainment.
Platform prizes announced with 200 prize for oldest man and oldest woman races at 4:00 pm. Events include 50 yd dash for girls under 8, shoe race for girls under 12, 100 yd dash for boys under 12, 16, 100 yd dash for girls under 16, boys free for all, and Fat Man's Race for men over 225 lb. First prizes range from 1.00 to 3.00 with several second prizes listed.
A string of brief social notes lists visits and calls by Leura tems Zelia Powera of Galesburg Marilyn Ingle and Delis Wycoff in Peoria Elden Ingie of Peoria and other couples and individuals from Pekin Elmwood East Peoria Withamafeld and Victoria. The items note Sunday visits, Thursday meetings, and a two week fishing trip in Minnesota.
French Grove residents Robah and Anna Oakes return home for a week after a pleasant trip to Swannenoa North Carolina. A caravan of nephews and nieces from Yates City and Wilmington North Carolina visited their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Peter Custer, along with Mrs Reed and Mr Moore Dale. Knoxville fair attendees included Eleanor, Gene, Dick Armstrong and Barbara. Loren Oaker and Ellen Louise of Los Angeles planned to join them in Chicago before returning home. John Shaffer and Stanton Move plan a Minnesota fishing trip this week with Verne Shaffer caring for Eleagor and Reed Shaffer.
Mr and Mrs Frank Clark announce the birth of their son David Frank on August 23 at Methodist Hospital. The newborn weighed 4 pounds 3 ounces and was placed in an incubator. Rev Seth L Cobb of Brownsville delivered the message, and the family plans to bring the infant home after a short stay. The notice notes relatives and local hometown ties and mentions a social picnic context.
Mr Joe Sanchez returned to Washington DC on August 4 after a weeklong visit with Brenda Rose and Mr and Mrs Wallis Kingdon.
The Laura Winners 48 club opened its Aug meeting with pledge and minutes. They adopted an Aug 12 4B Tour and approved a 325 donation to the new 4H camp at Monticello. Steve Camp spoke on garden tools, Gordy Whittaker on hog pattering, Marjorie Emery on vegetable prep, Roth Ann Oakes on livestock, Gary Coch read a poem, Ann Buster Garter played cornets, Sidney Webbster performed records, then adjourned and played games.
Brimfield plans a Sunday evening benefit ball game in late August to aid Wilbur Tully injured in play. Canton Ball team will face Brimfield. Brimfield has beaten Canton twice in league play and hopes for strong crowd support.
Elmwood led early with three runs in the first, and the game stayed tied 6-6 after seven innings. Brimfield remains in contention as Fred Johnson delivered a clutch two RBI hit in the eighth, securing Brimfield’s win in extras.
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