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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
5
A quirky dialogue plays on car radios batteries and a misheard joke about a man losing his pay envelope. Banter shifts to a tale of Budge and his wife, ending with a playful kiss pause that leaves both characters startled and amused.
In a humorous exchange Io Little John complains that a doctor brought a baby when he wanted a brother. Big Ben retorts the doctor was out of boys, and Io laments he could have waited a few weeks longer.
A light page of satirical cartoons shows couples debating summer plans abroad and finances. A husband jokes about bankruptcy while a wife questions a cook, and a bloke jokes about their meal. A cartoon caption features a payday hold up gag and a teasing line about a wife knowing.
A quirky ad sighting shows a misread sign in a garage described as noisy and lively. The phrase hints at a couple drawn to a repairman, with a humorous exchange about identifying the location and service offered. The readable text evokes a playful, newspaper-style brief.
A playful dialogue reveals affection as Theta asks when love for John began and Zeta recalls the sight of a stunning pearl necklace from him. A Parent and Teacher interject with remarks about originality and arithmetic.
Locals send in news of visits and gatherings. Mrs S H Neikirk spent Friday in Peoria and Eva Fisher with Nellie Carson also visited Peoria. Phyllis Biederbeck visited with Betty Doubet. Edward Williams moved his family to Kickapoo last week. Mrs Hazel Collins and daughter spent Wednesday at Middle Grove. Thanksgiving saw many guests at the Osborn home in Galesburg and a 87th birthday celebration for Clara Phares. Families including the Kingdon and Guyer households hosted dinners in Dunlap Chillicothe and Peoria areas.
A young man from Dew Plain boasts a new car but lacks sense. He races a trolley and endures a painful mishap, reflecting a cautionary village incident from local roads.
Hunters and trespassers are warned to keep off property controlled by Edella Melville under penalty of prosecution. Your name printed here until March for 50 cents. No hunting signs for sale four for 25 cents at the News office.
Public worship at 9:30 followed by Sunday School at 10:30. Divine service announced with a cordial welcome. Henry Traub is listed as pastor and Thomas Spencer as pastor emeritus or associate. Service details reflect a church notice from a local parish.
St Josephs Church lists weekday Mass at 7 30 with Sunday services at 8 00 and 10 00. Catechism sessions are Saturday afternoon. Pastor is Pather Harrison.
The Union Church holds Sunday School at 10:00, worship at 11:00, and Christian Endeavor at 7:00 led by Bernice Bragg. Choir practice is Thursday at 7:00 with choir members urged to attend. The Woman's Missionary Society meets December 8 at 8:00 pm with hostesses H O Cady Rudolph Savage W E Notting and Eva Collins. leaders are Mrs Henry Memler and Mrs D H Johnson. Roll call asks What does Cadatmas mean to you plus a gift exchange under 10 cents and the annual Christmanathon offering to be taken. pastor R W Newell.
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