Brimfield School reshuffle and town notes from 1901
August 27 notice reports Laura Stowell resigning due to ill health with Carrie Pearson of Van Wert taking her Brimfield Schools post. It covers threshing delays from rains, grain damage, and local farm yields, plus a nostalgic recap of Brimfield school origins, early trustees, and the community’s educational heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Stowell
Brimfield
Carrie Pearson
van Wert Obsio
Dan McKenzie
Galt
Galifornia
Class of 39 Plans Third Reunion
The class of 1939 will hold its annual reunion at Jubice State Park on Labor Day, Saturday at 6 o clock p m. Bring sandwiches, covered dish and table service for yourselves. Bette Douber is chairman of the committee. The public library will be closed during August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Jubice State Park
Bette Douber
Nearby Homecomings Briefly Mark August Gatherings
Local communities announce upcoming homecomings and festivals with dates in August. Brimfield and Adquat plan events on August 22 23, Yates City hosts August 22 23, Farmington lists August 26, Rimwood features August 28 26 30. Organizers urge residents to attend and enjoy regional attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Yates City
Farmington
Rimwood
Catton and Hanlon Family Reunions Planned
The Catton reunion is set for Sunday August 31 at Chautauqua Park Kewanee with a basket dinner at standard time. The Hanlon reunion will be held at Windmont Park in Etwanet on August 31 with basket dinner at 12:90 standard time.
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Chautauqua Park
Kewanee
Hanlon
Windmo
Park In
I Éwaneton
Andard Times
Community Building roller rink reopens after renovation
Community to Me and Mrs. Morton Rwalt opened their new roller room Saturday evening with a nice crowd of skaters in attendance. The Rwalts purchased the Community Building and have renovated the club room with new decorations and window treatments. The hall features new skate racks and a delivery window, a widened floor space after removing the east wall balcony, plaster repairs, fresh paint, and fluorescent lighting. The rink will reopen for skating today and on regular days with specific hours, run by the Ewarts and Mr. and Mrs Carter promoting clean, affordable skating for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Rwalt
Rwalts
Rowcliffe-Hutson Belated Princeville Wedding
Rowcliffe and Hutson of Princeville were married August 16 by Rev. McAdoo at the Presbyterian manse in Peoria. The couple, attended by the bride’s daughter and husband, Willard Toda of Ghillicothe Bar, plan to reside northwest of Princeville after September 18 on the Rowcliff farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belen Guteen
Ferris Rowcliff
Princeville
McAdoo
Peoria
Oride
Willard Toda
Ghillicothe
Rowcliff
Princeville High School
Clit
Peorla Transcript
Brimfield 4H Earns Soaring State Fair Ratings
Brimfield girls 4H showcased at the state fair with the Room Improvement booth selected to travel from the county exhibit. Doris Beall earned an A rating for a decorative item, Shirley Shaw a B for a shortened cake, and Mary Beances Vanho a C for a makeup cape and Kleenex case. Also noted is Private First Class James Webber of Brimfield reaching air mechanic second class while stationed at an air corps base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Club
Shirle, Shaw
Doris Beall
Shirley Shaw
Mary Beances van Ho
Earl Maherana
Homer Canister
Julius Shaw
Arieve
Shirley
Dorma Beall
Tai
Elington Feld
Texas
James &. Webber
Brimfield
Elasa
Webber
Air Corps
Air Mechane
Chaaute Piald
Ilinda
Mrs W and Carter and Mrs Blundy Attend Saturday in Kewanee
Mrs W and Carter and Mrs G C Blundy apext Saturday to Kewanee in a brief local notice. The snippet notes their attendance or arrival at an event or place in Kewanee, suggesting social or community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & Carter
G C. Blundy
Kewanee
Lions Club Picnic at Lake Bracken Enjoyed by Members
The Lions Club and their families gathered for the August picnic at Lake Bracken. Members D. J. B. Welsh and Rev. T. G. Morrison attended with Knox County Club ties. A pot luck supper and games capped the evening. next meeting is Sept 11 at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lake Bracken
Lion’s Club
Dy. J. B. Welsh
Rev
T. G Morrison
Knox County Club
Community Roundup of Local Visits and Events
French Grove Robab Dukes of Chicago visited with homefolks from Friday to Monday. The Laura Winners 4-H club met near the A R Moore home Monday evening. Many neighbors attended the Williamsfield Homecoming on Wednesday. Mr. and Ms Leonard Philips welcomed a baby boy Bobby Lynchorn on Friday the 15th. Friday evening callers included Carl Peve and Grace Dorsey of Toulon at Jesse Peve’s. Mrs W B Clark visits Missouri relatives leaving Thursday. Kellogg went to Springfield with Princeville high school band for their concert. Primary pupils enjoyed a picnic at Oak Lane Friday afternoon. Recent guests at George Marte lus home included Driskell and Rimwood visitors and Swell Penn and daughter of Oak Will. Aults and Oakes families joined at Lake Calhoun cousins picnic Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Laisere
Sadie Lester
Peoria
Edson Purcell
Ray Mortis
G.P Bart
Wm Daffy
Vetona
Rank Peterson
Chas’ = Shawver
Abingdon
James Kemper
Torsay
Vesta Carroll
Williard
West Jersey
Don ‘Webster
Kewanee
Walter McDoona
Wm McDounsa
Virginia
G P. Bart
Charley Calhoun
Patsy
Leo Milroy
Victoria
Claude— Lorance
W. E. Carter
Wert Catlers
Péoria
Laura Winners
A R. Moore
Williamsfield
Leonard Philips
Bobby Lynchorn
Carl Peve
Grace Dorsey
Toulon
Jesse Peve
W.B. Clark
Missouri
Santa Fe
George Martelus
Harry Driskell
Rimwood
Swell Penn
Oak Will
Kin Brother Everett Rogers Rites At East Peoria
Mr and Mrs Walter Rogers and Mrs Mari of Dunlap attend funeral services for Kin Brother Everett Rogers in East Peoria Tuesday afternoon. The Old Settler group visits for picnic with families including Bert Stockum and Mrs Milan Clabaugh and children. Weekend guests Frances Pacey and others return home as cool morning temperatures rise to the fifties with highs near 80 and greens up across pastures and lawns due to moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burt
Geo. Fouston
Robert Blanchard
Reea-Blundy
Walter Rogers
Non Mari
Dunlap
Kin Drother Everett Rogers
East Peoria
Tom Pacey
Youet
Frances Pacey
Dave
Kellstadt family attends Dallas funeral for car crash victim
Mr and Mrs Henry Kellstadt and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kellstadt attend the funeral of Marzella Schilb of Dallas Guy DI. The deceased, daughter of their niece Mrs Arthur Schilb, was among four people killed in a crash at Good Hope when a driver allegedly ignored a stop sign. Witnesses say the other car involved was from Ohio and New York. The four Dallas City residents were en route to Maquon for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kellstadt
Eeroy
Clarence Kellstadt
Marzella-Schilb-at
Ohio
New York
Dallas
Maquon
Picnic Platform Program Features Local Talent Afternoon and Evening Shows
Afternoon program lists Bernite Bragg Miss Katheyn Gindatrom as accompanist duo Betty and Bertha Carter perform tap, Patsy Puatien bass, Yorn solo, Margaret Ann Naher vocal, Danca Jean Kornmeyer violin, Soto Rachel Friedland piano with Henrietta Memier as accompanist. Evening features M G Harofa Pacey vocal solo, Melvaney selection, woodright quartet, baritone Born solo, Joe Blundy dance, pianist Mrs Harriett Simpkins Sato, Betty Jane Donaldeon trio, Hatcher trio, Miss Butcher pianist, Mysterious LaWam and Co, magician and tastorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty and
Bertha Carter
Patsy Puatien
Margaret Ann Naher
Danca Jean Kornmeyer
Violin Soto Rachel Friedland Accompanist
Henrietta Memier
Joe Blundy
Newtt
Harriett Simpkins
Sato Betty Jane
Donaldeon
the Hatcher
Miss Butcher
LaWam
August 17 wedding unites Verda Cady II and Le Roy Davis
Verda Jane Cady daughter of Mr and Mrs Barard Cady and Le Roy Davis son of Mr and Mrs Ghailes Davis united in a Sunday ceremony at the Cady home Caledonia officiated by Reverend Raymond W News. The couple, attended by family, planned a two week motor honeymoon in Wisconsin and Michigan before settling in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verda Jane Cady
Barard C.cady
le Roy III
Davia
Me. Ghailes ‘Davis
St. Davia
Raymond W. Newis
Caledonia
Mrs Davis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pekin
South Seventh Street
Thei
Carter Family Report A Delightful Trip Home
The W. E. Carter family returned to their Nebraska home after a two week journey visiting California Nevada Utah Colorado and New Mexico. They traveled through Rawlins Wyoming Fellmore Utah Burbank and Las Vegas before ending in Denver and Milbrook township arriving August 11 at 3 pm. Local relatives and guests joined the travelers during their homecoming and weeklong visit with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Carter
Hatings
Nebraska
Carters
Chas. Freck’s
Rawlins
Wyoming
Evary
Union
Fellmore
Utah
Burbank
Calif
California
Glendale
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Grand Canyon
Towa
Farmington New Mexico
Tity
Pikes Peak
Denver
Colo
Milbrook Township
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J. W. Denison
J C. Danna
A. M. Barney
L. &. Thayer
Chas O. Day
John B.day
Davin—Lucas
Cornig Brooks
M. Wiley
Joseph Siocum
Gurtis Cady
N D. Chamberlain
Hoga
Prue Miller
Mary Tucker
Winfield Johnson
Arthur Picey
Clyde Johnson
Zula Strain
D. R.strain
Ernest Yerroll
Elmwood
Gore
Walla
Ewarts
Rowcliffe-Hutson
Earl Dawson
Ard
M. K&. Maher O
Fred Dawson
Raymond Reinhart
J. Albert Maher
Nere Koosville
Laura
Charles Reed
Great Lakes
Harley Reed
Mias
Irene Miller
Websters Store
Addyl
Ransom
Manhattan
George Combs
Odessa
Mr.Comba
P- Hart
Robab Dukes
Chicago
Aura Church School
Oak Lane
F. M. Oakes
Anna Oakes
Kelorg
H .G. Oakes
Baw. Autes, Jr
Lake Calhoun
Ivar Westlin
Cheryl
Mary Annaspen
Mrsan Westlin
Bert Stocum
Milan Clavbaugh
Clavbaugh
Theo Farr
Bernite Bragg
Katheyn Gindatrom
Accompa
Nist
M.G. Harofa Pacey
Eiile
Melvaney
Imwood
Lon
Verda Cady- II
Lewistown High School
St David
Broad Street
Robah Wycoff
Roth Jaques
Carter Family
Shonby Arnold
Macombia
Mr. and
Mra
Bang Arnold
Shell Armstreap
Willie Mac
de RB. Rakes Physician & Surgeoe
Brimfieta
J.E. Welsh
M. D
Telephone
Brimfield, Illinois
Frederick V. Arber
Arber-Johnson Attorneys AT Law
George W. C.askey
Wiaoreler Undertaking Ca
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Johnson
Seaice
Brimfeld
Mlinota
W.H. Herring
Goms
Fussner
Radiox
Elmwood, Illinois
Walter Pacey
Centet
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Ghilek Gare
Oscar.m Harding
Oak Hill
Wenon- Ce
Reppett
Jecatar
Indiana
Palace Theater
Floboe
Ulige al
Ann Gothern
George Murphy
Maisie
Marx Bros
Tony Martin
Walter Pidgeon
Joan Bennett
Guy Kibbee
Franchot
Vivien
Kergh
Tiawrance Olivier
Hamilton
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