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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
1
The meeting focuses on challenges of state university administration. Kilinewe State Mermal University hosts a conference where BERS won the top ribbon in the Democracy contest. A 15 minute broadcast of Teen Topics aired at 4 45 PM with Stat tive, cheerleaders, and Margie Saentth substituting for Gary Bea.
The Indians claim momentum as they notch two wins in three games. Fred Deagan, a 6 foot 4 forward, plays hard for BMS in a season defined by team grit. Peters brothers, Jerry Miller, and Richard Powers boost scoring as Cecil and C. Ekela surge the offense in key stretches. The squad improves to 2-1, with plans to push toward a stronger season.
The Brimfeld Adult Farms Pro gram begins Tuesday December 2 at 8 00 p.m. at the high school. All interested in agriculture are welcome including ladies. December sessions include ten meetings after December 8 focusing on soils, crops, marketing, dairy products, and dairy management.
Beeest Hess, born March 1 1209 in Germany, long claimed Jubiler township. He fathered two sons with Mir and Mize She 5ohm wen, never married, a sister Inxs Therese Venherg of Pesria survived with nephews. Funeral services were held at Wilten Mortuary and burial in Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers included Antrew Figen Carl Kreeece Was Fuseregen C B Kian LeRoy Mellatadt and Michael Antemacci.
Mrs Elizabeth Patten Feneral services were held November 23 at the Edwards Methodist church with Rev Merie Williams officiating. Burial followed at Cettesweed cemetery. Pallbearers included nephews Maroid and Ervan Shane Lester Jensen Russell Wolford Freyd Porter and William Bowen. Born August 23 1872 in Peoria county to Henry and Gertrede Jeide Letterman she married John Patten at Gak Hill April 19 188?. he died in 1938. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Ena Driskliet of Los Angeles and Mrs Sy Recatsct of Oak Hill four sons Meric and Ghester of Peoria Car of Gak Mill 18 grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren, plus five sisters Mrs Mary Savage Mrs Louisa Johnace and Mrs Minnie Wolford of Gak Bill Mrs Gertrede Shane and Miss Beoma ichierman of Brimbeid.
Bumfield Home Bureau held a Wednesday November meeting at the home of Mrs Earle Gollime at 1 30. Chair Mrs Gale Emesiex presided with secretary Mrs Wm Snane reading minutes and treasurer’s report. Membership notes showed many unpaid by December 31 under the new constitution. health chair Mrs Clark distributed pamphlets.
Gary Best wins first prize in the annual Voccot Democracy essay contest at Bradley University. His essay I Speak For Democracy earned a $25 savings account and a wristwatch. Contest sponsors include National Association of Broadcasters and various manufacturers. a transcription will be entered in Springfield on December 6 with four national winners announced February 1.
The week highlights gatherings and visitors in Canton and surrounding towns. Names include Margery Bany, Mary Ann Moore, Wintress Webster, Jerry Misra, and the Kemper and Purcell families. Notables note W. O. C. S. bake sale at Laura Church, hospital stays, and a Williamsfield hotel gathering.
French Grove Charlene Batemann was home for Thanksgiving recess from Normal. Mr and Mrs A R Moore attended the 30th wedding anniversary of the Wits Days at Abingdon. Mr and Mrs Ray Mottaer and family were entertained at the Richard Pratt home in Maqnon. Thanksgiving day guests included the John Shaffer family and John Clark family. Mrs Rath Shaw hosted 21 relatives for a Thanksgiving dinner. Elmer Shaw returned from Japan and is expected back by Wednesday. The Plack family visited Wayne Simkins in Warmington and spent Thanksgiving with Mana Simkins in Yates City. Oakes and Robah Oakes joined the Kemp and Reed families in St. Louis for Thanksgiving with Smith-Klatt cousins. The Shafer family spent Thanksgiving with Milo Steven’s family in Knoxville, later hosted by Tom Shaffer in Oneida. Robah Kellogg of Rochester, Pa., vacationing in Mexco City, tours with Minnesota soda workers, with a two-day stopover in New Orleans on return. H L Oakes and David Grove traveled to Elgin for a Thanksgiving visit with Mrs James Whyte and Siss Isle Whyte. Ann Oakes from Mary Bible Institute and Elizabeth from U of I joined the family. Mrs Steinfeldt accompanied the Oakes and visited sisters in Chicago.
Funeral services were held Monday at Taylor Funeral Bene for Oliver Curran who died Saturday in Graham hospital. Dr E W Rye officiated at Usnom Church with music by Margaret Money and Betty Miller. Burial was in Brimfield cemetery. Curran, born July 31 1870, lifelong Brimfield resident, married Maude Gerder in January 194. Survived by wife Evelyn Voorhees daughter and Ivan Curran plus grandson Michard Voorhees US Navy. two sons Paul and Clinton preceded him in death.
Wesley Vickery a former resident died November 26 at Methodist hospital after a long illness He resided in Elmwood New York and was born August 14 1865 in Trot N Y He was son of Elbert and Elizabeth White Vickery He belonged to Trivoli Methodist Church Surviving wife a daughter Mrs Leatie Jones of Gatensburg a son Ernest Vickery of Wyoming four grandchildren 13 great grandchildren one niece and one nephew Funeral services were held Friday at Clark Memorial Home Elmwood Rev E T Palmer officiating with burial in Trivoli Cemetery.
Peoria County honors longtime nurse Elliott retiring after decades of service. Her career began in 1948 when she transferred to district care, noted for her warm personality and community ties. Residents wish her happiness in future plans as she returns home for Christmas.
The Shane school community will host a pot luck supper at the Legion hall on Saturday December 13 at 6:30 p.m. A ten cent gift exchange for children and a twenty cent gift exchange for adults are planned.
The M l Breck Orange Party Seresheeins will meet December 4 at 8 p m at Grange Hall. Members are asked to bring card tables. Public is invited to attend.
The report notes the death of Howard Weeks in WeSace Texas from a vehicle accident on Elmwood Drive near Y Wednesday. The line lists involved persons Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and Joanson, with details unclear.
The American Legion Auxiliary outlines the upcoming regular meeting on December 19 at 2 o'clock and urges members to support membership drives. Mrs Genry Tuly, chairman, will handle dues and coupons as the organization emphasizes collective strength and continued patriotic programs.
The Lutheran bazaar and gathering aids its annual drive with a meal served December 6, featuring sandwiches, pie and coffee from 11 onward at Caveteck. Volunteers can contact CGhas Bxea at 3321 to arrange dressed chickens.
USS Stembel arrives in port on November 16 marking five months of Far East duty. Chief commissaryman C. Arnold, USN, husband of Bettie E. Arnold of San Diego, is among the crew. The voyage included service with carrier task forces and involvement in operations cited as highlights of the deployment.
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