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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
1
A Biology class recounts a Sunday woodland stroll in November observing black capped chickadees, slate juncos, brown creepers, and possibly winter cardinals. The piece urges quiet, warm dress, and notes the joy of winter bird life and a forthcoming related activity with Evelyn and Florence Romer visiting Peoria.
New rules aim at faster play with clearer calls. A center line is drawn. teams must advance from back court within ten seconds. Three second lane rule, offensive fouls, blocking and screening definitions, and face guarding penalties are outlined. Out of bounds rules and default ball placement if doubt arises are clarified.
A compact reflection notes the classic sentiment of hardship and perseverance with a lyric mood. It evokes struggle, mood, and resilience, aligning with a timeless verse about heavy days and the urge for a hopeful smile.
Gladys Carter and Wilbusta Moore enjoyed a holiday vacation with five guests. Family gatherings included Mr and Mrs W M Carter with Gladys and Margaret, Ralph Carter hosting, Sam Conver and Corrall from Peoria dining at Jackson Reed, Susie Clark visiting McClellan Clark home, Amy Moore and family at Henry Carroll’s and the Oakes, and Herriott Kemp Kellogg cousins at H L Reed’s.
Roy Randall is ill at his father's home Mrs Bernard Miller of Wyoming visits her father Charles Gelling who has been sick Mr and Mrs El Gorentz spent Thanksgiving at Princeville with Del Win Edwards Mrs Dottie Clark of the Burt school and volts Linsieun of the Rerd ss' each pavea fine Thanksgiving program for the mothers Wednesday afternoon Light refreshments served Mr and Mrs Johns Christian and Mr and Mrs Charlies Lamue spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Joe Camp in Peoria All six Edwards children visited two days last week at the Lorentz home Mrs Verne Shaffer spent Saturday at her parents With/ at Mrs Wan Clinch The Grove school pupils at the Washington Bicentennial Thanksgiving program at Laura Monday evening were Betty and Bertha Carter Richard Wurmnest Donald Smith Eleanor Moore Jack Welsh Robah Gertrude and Wm Kellogg Mrs W B Clark visited Friday afternoon with Margaretta Carter Mroo and Mrs Edwin Reed and children of Elmwood spent Sunday at Wesley Sear Haro'd Burgess of Wilmette sports Dairy Cremi seventy fell bare autierded the CoeTe to a disur Wednesday evening Mrs Viola Mahon and children of Williamsfield spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Wm Camp Bill Scanlon drives a new car
Hazel Marie Driskell Yeby, born January 29, 1902 in Brimfield Tri Iam, died November 21, 1932 at age 30 years 9 months 18 days after a heart trouble battle. She married Milo Driskell October 12 1919, with children Vera Harriet Franklin. survived by mother Mrs Mattie Yeby sister Mrs Clyde Smith Monica brothers Frank Talbert Peoria. father predeceased 1911. Funeral held at Union Church with music by Mrs H U Cady and Mrs A Pacey. nephews served as casket bearers.
The roster of Red Cross members grew with tas ng two membership of 35 and additional contributions totaling 1.60 received by the local committee. The committee commends the community response as commendable. Names include Mrs Clara Phares Robert Tucker Lauss Arnold Mrs B J Codesiy H P Bower Miss Virginia Clark Mrs Mollie Day Robert Bragg Mrs Cremmie Ghichester Mrs Minnie Lottman October contribution 3.60
The piece highlights broad support for a major tax reduction, urging President-elect Roosevelt to push a 25 percent cut. It argues lower taxes will boost business and investor confidence, calling on all levels of government to pursue expansive cuts and a sound overall program.
Mrs Hazel Sherlock returns to Peoria after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Siane. John Fahey Sr shows improvement after illness. Miss Garnett Miller visits Elmer Sleeths. Elmwood club car hits freight train. no injuries. car demolished. Miss Clarice Barr stays with Whittakers then Meehans in Kewanee. Miss Etbel Tincher and Mrs Gib Best visit Peoria. Miss Margaret Mulvaney and Mrs Mary Mulvaney host Thanksgiving at Mrs Mike Cusack. Miss Dorothy King and friend Herbert Stenger visit. Mrs Nora King and zoned spend Thanksgiving with Ben Barr. Western Powder Co shuts down for ten days. Mrs Stella Bowen of Chicago visits her mother Mrs George Aman.
Brimfield overcame a brisk start to beat Princeville by 42 to 30 in the season opener. Brimfield held the early lead after the first period and showcased strong teamwork throughout the game while Princeville’s second team defeated Brimfield’s reserves 34 to 17 in the curtain raiser.
Mrs Mary A Hamilton dies at her Los Angeles home on November 22 1932 in California leaving relatives to mourn her passing and recount a life years in the family.
Local residents shared Thanksgiving with family and friends across Elmwood Williamsfield Peoria Normal and Corydon Iowa. Attendees included Laura items Sleeth Miller Reed Beamer Wycoff and Kneer families with many visits to relatives and firsthand accounts of dinners and shopping trips.
Dr John A Plumer a longtime Trivoli and Farmington physician died at 2 25 Sunday morning at his home in Trivoli Born March 14 1868 in Smithville IL he was among the state s youngest graduates from Keokuk Medical College He practiced in Trivoli 40 years retiring in August This year he married Mary Stoltzman of Trivoli in 1897 and they had two children Louise Temperance Plumer and Dr Thomas Nobert Plumer who survive with the widow Burial was in Trivoli cemetery with funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church in Trivoli. Peoria Transcript.
Frank Walkington died at his home in Council Stuffs Iowa on November 13 after a long illness at age 79. He was born in Knox county and raised near Monica and Princeville. He married Mary Maurdech and lived in Iowa and Nebraska. Funeral services were held in Council Bluffs on November 22 with burial in Osceola. He was brother in law to John Clark of Brimfield. Everett Catton and his family visited Lawn Ridge for Thanksgiving with Mrs Crady’s parents.
Royal Neighbors announce a noon December 7 covered dish supper at Giza followed by the regular meeting and officer election. Members are urged to attend and bring their own table service.
Industrial News Review asserts Uncle Sam competes with private sectors in many fields yet cannot pay dividends. The commentary argues government ventures in printing, dentistry, lending, banking, shipping, railroading, agriculture, groceries, and milling face a fundamental constraint on profit distribution.
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