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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

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Death of Alexander Beck in Remeeet Texas Prairie

Alexander Beck died suddenly on a Saturday in Remeeet Texas Prairie. He married Arvesta dinése on April 4, 187% and lived in ceorla county aimee 1871. Surviving are two daughters Ev anna Wyman and Clara Rook ena een Mareld Reskall of Fexree Prarie. His wife and one daughter Garsh May preceded him. General services were held Tuesday at the Texas church with the Rev Gey C. Leagentaegh of Hansa City officiating. Burial was in the Texan.

Alexander Beck Texas Prairie Bere William and Aza Arvesta Dinése Hyman Ceorla Aimee Evanna Wyman Clara Rook Ena Een Mareld Reskall Fexree Prarie Mie Garsh May Texas Church

Library Opens Sept 3 for Weekly Wed and Sat Hours

The public library will open on Wednesday September 3 and will be open every Wednesday and Saturday thereafter from 7. The notice outlines regular hours beginning in September.

Willepen

Maher Family Reunion Held at Silver Leaf

The twenty ninth Maher reunion will be held at Silver Leaf on Gahor Gav. John W. Maher of Oak Hill serves as treasurer with Alice Daw acon as historian. Sara Maher will attend. Dinner will be served promptly at 72 o'clock.

Anneel Maher Silver Leaf Om Gahor Gav John W. Maher Oak Hill Eecy Tretaurer Alice Dawacon Sara Maher

Proofs Ready Sept 21 at Legion Building Studio

The Wolts Studio announces proofs of children's pictures will be on display at the Legion Building Thursday September 21 from 9:60 a.m. to? The notices include publication details for the images.

Wolts Legion Building

District Legion Picnic Invites Members in Bartonville

Members of the American Legion and Rambary are invited to a district picnic at the Cottage in Bartonville on Sunday September 7 at 1 p m CST Bring baskets and fried chicken and ensure the Calourport is brought Our next regular meeting is set for September 24 at 2 o'clock in Legos hall Attendance is urged after vacation and assistance is needed for the Auxiliary this spring

Bartonville Legos Mempers

Appreciation From The Auxiliary At Ola Letters Picnic

The prine GCmamittee says thank you to the American Legiee Auxiliary and all who contributed to the Ola Letters picnic stand. The note expresses gratitude to members and helpers, acknowledging support from many friends and supporters at the event.

Prine Gcmamittee Ola

Panerai services for Irving Bragg held in Peoria region

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for Irving Bragg at Taylor Feuseralome with Reverend T Hargreaves officiating. Choir members Mrs Melvia McCoy and Mire Donald Muller sang, organist Muded Pacey accompanied. Burial followed in Brimfield cemetery. Bragg, a long-time Peoria resident, died Saturday after a short illness. Born September 1, 1880 in Lawn Midge, he was the son of Frederick and Jane Bragg and married Getraga Brown in 1896. He lived in Brimfield for over 60 years, ran a leather goods shop, enjoyed music, and was active in local politics. He leaves five daughters, four sons, a sister, and a brother living across several states.

Irving Lawn Midge Frederick Jane Baket Bragg Mia Westerham, Co New York City Peeriz Wan Charien Barker Lawa Ridge Mr Bragg

Gmahle Family Rites Mark Life of William Gmahle

William F. Gmahle born 18 Morace County died July 7, 1868 age unknown. He married Tabitha Babrenburg on May 3 1887 and raised a large family in Rei Bud Elmoced and Elmweed. He served as clerk treasurer and active community member with long service to the Mobo group and observed a fiftieth anniversary. Funeral services were held at Elmweed cemetery with attendance from relatives and friends.

Rederick Gmabile Beawrence Blaabers Stutz Gmahl Moarce County Rei Bud William Ge Marged Tabitha Babrenburg Vousle An Chetr Elmoced Waeepee

Learned-Turnquist Wedding at Trivoli Methodist Church

A sizable ceremony took place Wednesday evening August 20 at Trivoli Methodist Church uniting Mise Bonnie Learned and Dos ala Tarequist. Attendants wore gold and white gowns, corsages, and the bridal party featured flower girls and a corsage bouquet, while family members and guests filled the pews as organ music accompanied the double ring ceremony.

Trivoli Methodist Church Mise Bonnie Learned Holland Earned Dos Ala Terequist Oscar Taroquist Elgin

French Grove Neighbors Attend Picnic and Visits

French Grove residents joined a 610 Setelere Picnic in Brimheld last week. Sherrie Sternberg of Normal visited her aunt Mrs John Shaffer and family. Mya Maude C Foster of Champaige spent the past week at the W 48 Clark home. Mr and Mrs Joe Reed of Peoria brought Mrs Verne Shaffer home Saturday. L Oakes Ruth Ann Elizabeth and Dawid visited relatives Friday to Tuesday. Jim Plackis in St Francis hospital with fever shows signs of recovery. Mr and Mrs Kemp of Shor Gill N J called on Dagea and Kello rg cousin Wednesday. M Oakes Robah Oakes and others attended a wedding at Trivo’l church last Wednesday evening. Carl Davis near Lewistown visited Leon aré Porte Sunday.

Sherrie Sternberg Normal John Shaffer Ang Mya Maude C Foster Champaige Clark M Oakes Robah Oakes

Lutherans In Convention Opens In Springfield

The thirtieth convention of the central Illinois district of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is being held in Springfield this week. Rev Gowara Weteh of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is among lay delegates. over 300 attendees. Dr J W Behnken led the opening sermon. Rev George W Wittmer spoke on church mission and the campaign for a ten million dollar building and foreign missions program.

Islamore Lutheran Church Springfield Gowara Weteh St. Paul's Lutheran Church Chares Wageer Mosday Coccoréia Seminary George W. Wittmer Messiah Letteran Chereh St. Louis Wos Hearts the Keye Church of Today Bebnkes

Unclear names and places in a fragmented social note

Fragmented OCR lists several names and places including Joliet, Keo Iowa, Stomence, Riverald, Wey Worth, Cheaco, Toledo and multiple adults and spouses. Details are incomplete and difficult to interpret.

Jowpa Reece Joliet Gene Wendiana Waawatoal Wie Pavilis Turner Ana Muse Yveunne Garry Stomence Beafara Thompson Daughtred Mim Ann Brower Keo Iowa Mist Barbara ‘Bendy Riverald Jamar Gene Prank Wey Worth

Switzer Walker Wed At Methodist Church Ceremony

Mra Ioez Switzer of Williams Sold and Brimfield resident Perry Walker united in marriage in a double ring ceremony Sunday August 17 at 8:30 pm at the Williamsfield Methodist church Bushnell Rev A J Capelands officiated assisted by Rev Clyde Carpenter. Bride wore beige suit with brown trim and carried orchid in bouquet. Attendants included Mr and Mrs William Switzer. A reception followed with family hosting and plans for a home in Williamsfield after September 1. Walker has farming ties with Brimfield area. Williamsfield Times

Relat Ves Mra Ioez Switzer Williams Sold Perry Walker Brimfield Methodiat Church Bushnell A. J. Capelana William Switzer Gale, Barg Chaurch Mra Lloyd Blast Cabinada Punch Bowl Kenneth Hamilton Arimfield Marion Boxworth Williamsfield Walker Kenneth Bamilton

Old Settlers Winnersand Longtime Attendee Honors

Old Settlers Day featured 93 year old Alex Rock praised as the biggest person on the grounds among notable participants. Geo Tucker 91 of Edwards and other senior residents, including Mr and Mrs Jan Smith of Princeville aged 88 and 86, drew cheers. Meg Ada Camp of Monica and Mrs Marvy Barnes of Omaha appeared as the oldest sisters, while John Smith of Wichita Kansas and Russell Whittaker of Los Angeles were noted for their age and distance records.

Alex Rock Geo Tucker Edwards Epry Jan, Smith Princeville Smith Johen Smith Wichits

Engagement announced for Miss Barbara Arbogast

Mrs Arbogast announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Barbara Arbogast to John Cain son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Cain of Bartonville Miss Arbogast a Brimfield graduate now employed by George Gemmain as an accountant Cain recently returned from active duty in Korea and is now employed by the Central Illinois Light Co

Reclare Arbogast Barbara Arbogast John @ Cam Mire Floyd Cain Bartonville Mise Arbegast Brimfield Gbachoo George &. Gemmain Cain Korea Th Central Illinois Laght Co

Catton Reunion Set for August 31 at Chastamgea Park

Catton reunion announced for August 31 at Chastamgea Park with a Baske t laner event at noon. The notice emphasizes community gathering and regional attendance.

Chastamgea

O'Shea and Coleman Lead Pacty Line Rally

In a brisk community update, O'Shea and Nancy Coleman headline a local rally on Pacty Line. The readable items highlight efforts by residents to organize a weekend event with emphasis on community turnout and participation.

O'Shea Nancy Coleman

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