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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
From The Files December 10 1891 notes two faulty ballots under the Australian ballot system. J Stansbury resigns as station agent for a brakeman post on the Q branch. Weather, grain and livestock prices listed. church to auction property December 21. football and basketball results noted. bank stock sales total sixty eight with $9090 still needed.
A list of individuals connected to a Red Cross roll call and local society, including Mrs Florian Klingert and Mre Lud Hasselbacher, with many names such as John Cluskey, George Reents, Rev. Thomas Harrison, Margaret Bowman, Elwood Overen, and Kathryn Lindstrom. The fragmentary text preserves numerous personal titles and roles within Brimfield society.
A Thanksgiving gathering at New Ark Avenue announced the engagement of Genevieve Plack, elder daughter of Philip Plack, to Rivard Day, son of the late Edward J. Day of Brimfield. Miss Plack, educated at Brown's School of Business, has worked in Chicago with Goodyear Tire. No wedding date is set, but an early date is planned.
Rudolph Arnold arrived early Saturday morning for a few days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Gawin Arnold. He has advanced to second class seaman and enjoys Navy life in the fall. This is his second year in the Navy aboard the St Mihiel, a World War ship, and he believes Navy training will make a man of anyone who works at it.
The New York Times notes two weaknesses in the St Lawrence power development plan and argues it may compete with the war effort. Canada faces dwindling dollars while Americans push for wartime needs, making hydro power less essential than private steam plants built quickly and cheaply. The piece cites Leslie R Thomson on costs and questions the plan's priority amid defense demands. Also mentions Ray Whitaker’s return from St. Mary's hospital after eleven weeks due to a hay ramp injury and well wishes from friends and relatives in Galesburg.
A fragmented public notice lists individuals including Ira Porter Mrs Mra Clark Joe McCoy Murray Miller John Hines and Gates City Inplement Co rdelia Melville along with Mrs Raymond Kingdon. The brief item appears to coincide with a community or charity event and names several participants and one organization.
Laura Items reports Monday morning visits in Streator by Laura and Mr and Mrs Fried Steiman. The Grangers relocated from Powers Hall to the hall above Webststore. Numerous locals hosted visitors from Peoria, Wisconsin, California and Galena area.
The December Brim field Home Bureau unit meeting is moved one week later than naval dated for conflicts. The special session on December 11 at Mrs. Cliff Blundy's home features a sugar cookery theme and an Ac gift exchange. Mrs. W. E. Carter chairs the event.
The Royal Neighbors plan their next regular meeting at Mrs. Glen Hane's home on Friday December 12. Officers will be elected and attendees urged to come, as the organization faces important business.
Thursday afternoon December 4 hosts third card party in Bwalt Club room at 2 PM. Cards and refreshment 25 cents.
French Grove reports a pot luck supper at the schoolhouse with 43 Jolly Neighbors enjoying food and songs. Mrs Fary Carter and Mrs Eithel Smith hosted a church class gathering with Stephen Sforter songs and contests directed by Mrs Carter and Mrs Anguerson. Members contributed to Red Grass and Kemmerer Home causes while 22 attendees shared poems and Bible verses before refreshments.
Mrs E L Howard aged 77 died at her Norman home on November 17 after a year illness. Survived by sister Mia Mary Maginnis and brother James Maginnis of Lake Juan Florida, plus three nieces. Funeral held November 18 at Meyer and Weyer home with Dr A Norman Wras and Rev ma Cocueril officiating. Burial in BrimfIa cemetery beside husband L L Howard, a popular piano teacher. Memorial park on Knoxville Avenue donated by Mr Howard for concerts.
Secretary Morgenthau warns that continuing wartime spending without cuts would be foolish. Congress is accused of endless defense funds and non-defense waste, with politics driving fiscal choices and the country warned of a dangerous, black page in American history.
Mrs M P Lackland died Wednesday morning at her daughter s home in La Grange Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Waabburo Church at two o clock She was active in the community as the wife of the Methodist pastor and had many friends here
Funeral services for Henry A Arnold were held at Johnson Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon November 24 conducted by Reverend T C Hargreaves. Burial was in Brimfield cemetery with six grandsons and other relatives serving as pallbearers. Arnold, born October 26 1862 in Kuckapoo township, married Lizzie Bennett in 1886 and had six children. The greater part of his life was spent on farms near Brimfield and later as a monitor at the school building. His wife and daughter Leota predeceased him. He leaves two brothers James of Glasford and George of Lee one sister Mrs Anna McGrew of Ord Nebraska one son and two daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family expresses gratitude for sympathies and cards.
Mrs Isabelle Hanna of Forest Park died Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday. She was formerly Belle Bennett Murdoco, a well known local resident.
Funeral services for John H. Plack were conducted at the Cumerford Hadsley memorial home in Peoria after his death Thursday morning. A prominent Peoria businessman, he led Plack Transfer Co and Plack Gas & Oil Co and engaged in road construction. Born September 2, 1870, in Rosefield township, he married Alma Gloeckel on August 22, 1893, and leaves a daughter, a wife, three brothers Joseph of Oak Hill Theodore and Philip of Peoria, and two sisters Margaret Schwartz of Peoria and Catherine Reente of Brimfield.
Mr and Mrs Fred Dawson and Raymond hosted a Sunday visit at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Maynard Reinhart and baby Joan of Peoria. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Garry Maher Mr and Mrs O S Posh and Jerry Mr and Mrs R E Gray of Peoria Mrs Eva Fisher with Mr and Mrs Ross Fisher and Gerry called on Mrs Nelle Caron Sunday afternoon.
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