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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
5
Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Bible Class and Christian Endeavor meet first and third Tuesdays at 7 00 p m Pastor Henry Traub leads the church in these activities.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces new service times with 9 a.m. start, combining church and church school into one service led by the pastor, lasting until 4:30 p.m. On Friday December 10 the 1st Quarterly Settlement Day for church finances takes place. The church notes two years on the Honor Roll.
St Josephs church announces masses on Sunday December 5 at 8:00 and 10:00. Catechism classes Saturday at 2 39 p m. Wednesday December 8 a Holy day of obligation masses at 6:00 and 8:00. Father Thomas C Harrison pastor.
Union Church schedules 10:00 Church School and 11:00 Worship. The December 8 annual meeting features a pot luck supper at 6:30 and officer elections after reports. Guest speaker Rev. W. H. Young. Woman's Association meets with Mrs. C. L. Hayes December 9. A Christmas program replaces the book review. Ladies bring a 10 cent gift exchange package. David Todd, Pastor.
Sunday services across Christ, Scientist churches denounced ancient and modern forms of necromancy and mesmerism. The Golden Text cites mercy and truth while the Lesson-Sermon warns against false prophets by their fruits. Mary Baker Eddy text asserts science over animal magnetism and divine governance.
The C D of A meets in the club room of the Community Building on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Sara Reed is Regent and Nellie Carroll serves as Historian.
The M W A Carp No 847 meets at the club room of the Community Building every other Tuesday evening. Vv C Rudolph Savage H B Bowman Clerk.
The Camp No. 203 Royal Nineteenth Association holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday afternoons each month in the Community Building. Eva Clark serves as Oracle and Carrie Arber as Recorder.
The W BRC will hold meetings at the home of Mrs. Frank Hamilton at 2 30. President is Mary Sollen berger secretary Pearl Sabenck.
A pretty widow lives in a village while a bachelor owner of a troublesome car drives home one evening. His car stalls on a dark street and the man decides to seek help, setting the scene for a developing local mystery.
A brief, humorous exchange notes that riding has not significantly reduced the sister's weight. She admits she has fallen from horseback several times, yet remains overweight. The dialogue captures a light, social moment about fitness and habits.
Farmer Corntes complains about drafting an advertisement for summer boarders saying there are no mosquitoes and nights are cool, stressing honesty in what is advertised. His wife questions the need.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a boy complains about turkey soup lacking turkey while a waiter defuses the scene with a quip about marble cake. The lighthearted dialogue captures a kitchen mishap turned playful banter.
A playful exchange in the Our Paper column shows a teacher questioning James about whispering while out of the room. James concedes it happened once, but the teacher corrects him to say it twice, illustrating a light classroom lesson on speech. Helen agrees with the guidance.
E F Lottman Pete offers refining adjusting and repairing AHN work with guaranteed service and invites patronage through a brief local line. The ad emphasizes personal service and reliability from operator Pete Lottman in a concise notice.
A local exchange features a customer asking for more hams and the farmer confirming several are hanging in the kitchen. The Lady questions whether the hams originate from the same source, highlighting a potential mix up or honesty issue at the stand.
A brief line presents Kissproof posing a question about trading for a kiss and referencing chloroform in a cryptic, terse exchange. The fragment hints at a melodramatic or noir mood without providing full context or narrative details.
A Scot strolling with his lady asks for ice cream to cool off but declares he will tell a ghost story to make her shiver. The remark appears in a Boston Globe item reflecting a light summer mood.
Senator Sorgum says the public already had fixed opinions and sought alignment rather than persuasion. He argues the outcome depended on whether his stance matched voters' views.
In a brief Chelsea Record exchange Miss Goldentide and Mr Oldsport discuss love in a witty dimly lit moment. The banter hinges on eyes as the soul’s windows and a playful eye reading.
A playful exchange unfolds as Mistress Jane laments vase breakage yesterday and more tableware breaks today. The maid retorts she has an afternoon out, hinting at a lighthearted domestic vignette rather than a crime or tragedy.
Pathfinder Magazine notes a freshman remark about plans for a new concrete stadium in the coming fall, contrasted with an upper classman’s reaction praising alumni for using their heads.
In a witty exchange the senator notes that applause proves nothing new. He quips that selecting an audience whose views are known beforehand ensures a favorable reception. The remark highlights satire on political showmanship and audience manipulation.
The Roxburghe club, founded in 1812, is the earliest English book club. The Bannatyne club originated by Scott in 1823. The Camden society of 1838 pioneered publishing by the society. In Colonial America several literary associations emerged, led by Benjamin Franklin and the Junto, founded in 1726.
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