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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

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Local Rural Fairs Record Wheat Butter Eggs Hogs and Contests

Aggregate listings show crops and livestock prices for Augent 28 1890 with wheat at 90 90 butter 18 eggs 2 and multiple fair results across Sundry competitions including equestrian events oratorical contests and foot races. Notable names include Laura Fisher Maed Bort Jeanie Akewelt Mia Etchum Lisse Lamb Reba Cullen Ella Martz Gertie Mong Fie Wyman Eva Cady Cora Gondv Abbie Barrett Eva Hockenbury Etta McDeanec Henry Hill Cora Ryan Mae A E Rider A J Bookmyer Milla Bai Laura Stowell Mrs Bartlett and Mass Lillie King. Donations and appointments listed for Ola Settlers Association show Rev Rienad Pacey L Dungan Addison Pacey. Председатель Wm Belford to operate steam-driven cider press daily.

Cate Laura Fisher Maed Bort Jeanie Akewelt Mia Etchum Lisse Lamb Reba Cullen Ella Martz Gertie Mong Fie Wyman Eva Cady Cora Gondv Abbie Barrett Eva Hockenbury Etta McDeanec Henry Hill Cora Ryan Mae A. E Rider Scrmfield A.J. Bookmyer Milla -Bai Laura Stowell Mra Bartlett

Appreciation for Our Cream Soda Night at the Grange

The Mili book Grange thanks friends and neighbors for helping make their 1 cent cream soda night a success on Saturday. Patrons are thanked for their patronage and support.

M:l'book Grange

Army seeks healthy young men for 21 month enlistment

Young men aged 19 to 26 may join the regular army for 21 months. A mental test score of 7 or higher qualifies. Recruitment office is in Room 62 of the Peoria Post Office building, open daily 2:00 am to 9:00 pm. Corporal James Abbey Thurstays 10 to 12 am at Brimweld Post office.

Army Peoria James Abbey Thurstays Brimweld Fost

Mrs Katherine Ann Loeher dies suddenly at Peoria Heights

Mrs Katherine Ann Loeher of Peoria Heights died Friday evening at home after being at the store all day. Pasral services were held Tuesday morning from St. Thomas church in Peoria Heights. Surviving are her husband Ulrich Loecher, a daughter Mrs Albert Lecher, two sons John and Richard, a granddaughter Kay Ann Lecher, five brothers and three sisters. The family thanks friends for flowers and sympathy.

Katherine Ann Loeher Peoria Heights St. Thomas’ Church Pescia Heights Michael Lawrence Margaret Caster Gresa Sir Locher Mra Albert Lecher John Richard Kay Ann Lecher Peoria

Idaho visitors stay with Maine pastors while touring

Rev Harold Nye and family from Caldwell Idaho visiting Wayne Maine from Saturday evening to Tuesday morning. The Nye group toured with Dr E W Nye and Mrs Nye and the Harold Nye family stayed at the Lane Cottage of Rev and Mrs Kenneth B Nye near Wayne. Reverend Nye heads First Methodist Church Caldwell and teaches religion and history at the College of Idaho.

Harold WW. Nye Richard David Caldwell Idaho E. W. Nye Mra Nye Goth E. W. Neve Harold Mye Lane Cottage Mra Mkenneth B. Nye Wayne Maine Union Church Harold Nye First Methodist Church Als S Condaue The College of Idaho

William H. Clute Obituary in Peoria

William H. Clute son of the late Jchn and Ella Cowles Clute died at his sister s home in Peoria after years of heart illness and hospital treatment. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Della Wellurcock and Mrs Mary Smith, both of Peoria. Services led by Reverend EB Fermandes will be held at the Cingsten Memorial Home in Peoria Tuesday afternoon at 1 00 daylight time with interment in Brimfield Cemetery at 1 00 standard time.

Benny Chase Moody Peoria County News Baid Oklahoma Moody Ezra Tucker Oclahoma Will Clute Jchn Ella Cowles Clute Mra Wm. Wellbrook Peoria Clute Veteran's Hospital Mra Della Wellurcock Mary Smith EB. E. Fermandes Cingsten Memorial Peoria Taureday

Deane Tucker dies after years on Brimfield farm

Duane H Tucker eldest son of Homer and Emily Tucker died August 27 on the Brimfield farm where he was born after several years illness. He married Junia Paul on March 4, 1903 and left eight daughters five sons and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services were by Reverend Kenneth Redtearm with hymns Sometime We'll Understand and The Old Rugged Cross. Burial in Brimfield cemetery. He adored his family and was a devoted husband father and grandfather.

Deane Homer Tucker Homer Emily Ellin Tucker Brimfidld Junia Paul Dale Mra O Chichester Theo. Fair Field Koot Daseed Kenneth Redtearm

Local Household Visits and Visits Across Counties

French Grove residents spend a week at the McClellan Clark home while others plan travel to Salem and Peoria County 4H show. Families from Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns visit, with hospital return and several callers noted at the Carter and Moore homes.

Local Social Roundup From Aurora to Vermilies Bay

Laura and Donald Miller attended the Quadeo at Aurora last weekend. Ben Webster and family were at the Beamer region event at Kewanee Park. Lee Burgess of Monica visited Mrs Jennie Barrett. Frank Kiel and Thomas Riggen returned home from fishing trips in the North and Tulsa Oklahoma respectively. Edward Windiah of Yaves Caty visited Helen Liboy and Dorothy Liboy. Hannah Beamer visits Galesburg with her son Merle Beamer. Edson Purcell and spouse joined an ice cream supper at Brimfield. Corliss Laisore and family returned from Vermilies Bay Canada. Sam Williams and Mrs Chapmazser Laera returned from a fishing trip to International Falls Canada. Don Webster hosted a treasure hunt and party for Shirley and Wallace Errington moving to Nota.

Sam Williams Chillicote Mra Wm. Chapmazser Laera International Falls Canada Don Webster Satuday Shirley Wallace Errington Nota

Are You Interested In Being A Free Citizen

A biased call urges voting in primaries and general elections, claiming government overreach and socialism threaten liberty. It warns of taxes and broad social programs while urging readers to vote, emphasizing citizen civic duty and political awareness. Local shoppers, the Pilman family, and Cape family are noted as Peoria residents.

House of Representatives Senate Allen Primariea Ust d Congress

Birth of Berwyn Lyne to Harvey Exesa couple

A son named Berwyn Lyne was born August 38 to Mr and Mrs Harvey Exesa. Geraldine Camp returned home from a lengthy visit with her aunt Mrs Jobs Kabos in Blewsington. Several local residents and families are mentioned in social notes. The Treasury announces a shortage of one dollar bills causing speculation about the money supply.

Berwyn Lyne Harvey Exesa Geraldine Camp Jobs Kabos Blewsington

Uncle Ezry's Hayluft Jamboree Promises Big Local Night

Reminder invites townsfolk to keep September 14 and 15 open for UNCLE EZRY'S HAYLUFT JAMBOREE a large entertainment event. It features local amateur talent impersonating radio celebrities, with staff director guidance, ribbons, and awards, offering wholesome fun and professional training for the community.

Uncle Ezry

Maher Family Reunion at Silverleaf Labor Day

The Maher family reunion will be held at Silverleaf on Labor Day September 5 with dinner scheduled for 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. The gathering aims to bring together relatives for a shared meal and reunion activities.

Silverleaf Labor Day

Caldwell Cadwell reunion at Jubilee State Park

The Caldwell Cadwell reunion will be held at Jubilee State Park on Sunday September 19. A gasket dinner is planned at noon.

Cadwell Jubilee State Park

Sunday Dinner Guests And Travel Inquiries

Mr and Mrs Robert Wilses and other families visited Mr and Mrs Robert Baum for Sunday dinner. The Charles Kngdon family stayed with the R L Pacey in Washburn, then traveled via El Paso, where Minnie Weed joined them to Wichita, Kansas. Have you heard about the H. 2.

Robert Wilses Carl Kaleff Moline Ness Thompson Tappmeyer Eat Moline Fiorence Foster Giltsdale Robert Baum Charles Kngdon R. L. Pacey Washburm el Paso Minnie Weed Wichita Kansas

Cattoe Reunion at Ghataugua Park Bewanee on Sept 3

The Cattoe reunion is planned for Sunday September 3 at Ghataugua Park in Bewanee. A dinner is set for noon on the era side of the park. Attendees are advised to bring their beards and share stories of past gatherings.

Ghataugua Park Bewanee Eraside of Park

Elmwood welcomes new residents from Whittier and guests visit

Mr and Mrs Raymond Kingdon and Mr and Mrs Ray Piper with Susanne have settled in Elmwood since arriving August 20 from Whittier California. Mrs Lena Stubbs visits Princeville, staying with her nephew Deane Welch and family to help care for her daughter. Iva Poster and George Soltenberger visit the east with Pennsylvania relatives and Merlin Ross family in New Jersey.

Raymond Kingdon Ray Piper Susanne Elmwood Whitter Calif Lena Stubbs Princeville Deane Welch Dew Iva Poster George Soltenberger Soltenberger Pennsylvania Merlin Ross

Sept 1 Set For High School Registration

Registration for Brimfield high school students is set for Friday September 1. Any new or returning students may register any day the big school office is open. A faculty meeting will be held and students need not come in unless changing subjects from last spring. earlier registration avoids rush.

Brimfield John P. Allen Annyone

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