Brimfield News Briefs and Local Notes From The Files
December entries show farm prices and commodities, village elections, and upcoming events. The high school football team hosts a box supper at Lady's hall with local performers, while D.G. Ghirley becomes depot agent. Brimfield news reports snow, a score update, and community Christmas preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gora
Lady’s Hall
Bue Miller
Gusate Bennett
Allie McDonnell
Helen Tucker
DR. Strain Seba Moore
Cornet
Henry Chamberlain
Appreciation Note From Hospital Stay Recalls Cards and Flowers
A patient thanks classmates teachers and friends for thoughtful gitta and cards during a hospital stay. Murray Miller expresses gratitude for many lovely cards letters and flowers from friends and relatives. The note mentions fresh foods and vitamin C loss, advising refrigerator storage to preserve nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teathera
Billy Goetze
Dirs
Murray Miller
New Fly Killing Weapon Uses Superheated Dry Steam
A new insect sprayer atomizes and disperses insecticide with blasts of super heated dry steam generated by an electric heater. Tests show 100 percent fly kill and 92 of 100 cockroaches killed, with high pressure steam suspending particles in air for greater effectiveness.
Sleep Homes and the Rise of the Sleeping Car
The piece argues choosing quiet locations for sleep dwellings and placing bedrooms away from busy streets to avoid the ailment of modern civilization. It notes the advent of the Sleeping Car in the 1850s with George Pullman remodeling coaches at Bloomington shops and the September 1 1859 inaugural trip between Bloomington and Chicago led by a Pullman porter persuading passengers to remove their boots before lying down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pullman
Bloomngton
Chicago and Alton
Bloomington
Chicago
Stowers Dies After Long Illness At Elm Haven
Joseph M. Stowers died early Thursday at Elm Haven hospital after a heart illness. Born near Frankfort Kentucky on March 4 873 he moved to Indiana then to this vicinity in 1800. He married Mary C Arnold Robinson in 1906 and is survived by a daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Sometime We’ll Understand. Burial followed at Brimfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stowers
Elm Haven Hospital
Mr Stowers
Frankfort
Kentucky
Indiana
Rossville
Mary C. Arnold Robinson
Mra Gerter de Risina
Joseph, Gita
Mary Lou Riains
Mr Stowera
Kenneth Redfearn
Gymnas
Ragged Cross
Rudolph Savage
Mildred Pacey
Floyd V
Paul McKioty
Floyd Hallenbeck
Will Clark Aesthur Hunkler
Chase Travis
Brimfield Cemetery
Methodist
Mae Loterme
Princeville Cemetery
Pollock Family Rites Held at Brimfield for James M Pollock
James M Pollack born near Iwinlap June 5 1885 died at home Brimfield Wednesday evening November 30 aged 64 years married Ida Mae Crarz October 2 1906 and Ethel Clark October 4 1934 survived by seven children and many relatives services at Johose s Funeral Home conducted by Reverend B L Fernandes with Rolland Cady singing and pallbearers named. Card of Thanks from Ethel Pollock and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mc Culough Pollack
James and
Mary Pollock
Iwinlap
Brimfield
Ida Mae Crarz
Mra Pollock
Ethel Clark
Howard
Reorla
Velma Rogers
Leonard
Mesaville
Helen McCoy
Willard
U S. Army of Occupa
Johoses
B. L. Fernandes
Peoria
Hyman ‘Ro K
Ayes
Abide With
Rolland Cady
Sire J. P. Allen
Local Names and Visits Highlight Community Notes
French Grove residents Mrs Verne Shaffer and Mrs John Shaffer hosted visitors while Eleanor and Reed spoke in Peoria Friday. William Carter placed fourth at the International Fat Stock Show. A FFA group from Celina Texas and leaders attended the Chicago exhibition. Several families and friends, including the Adams, Catton, and McClellan households, traveled and hosted gatherings in Galesburg Denver Alaska and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Shaffer
John Shaffer
Eleanor and
Reed
Peoria Eakers
William Carter
Mary Lou Garter
Mike Bawley
Mra Carter
Chicago
Am Celina
Gunther
van Alvtyve
Texas
Durves
Tas
3. A. Kelloggs
International Expcation
Home Bureau Meeting Highlights in Brimfield Unit
Brimfield Peoria County Home Bureau met November 30 at Mrs Hazel Gollina’s home. A lamshades lesson by Mrs Lois Silzer and Mira Katherine Garding followed a 10:00 a.m. start. regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. featured Major Lesson What is Good Lighting by Home Advisor Miss Phyllis White. Minor project 4H Club Work by Mr Low Sizer was postponed. New members welcomed: Mrs Marie Weat, Mrs Pearl Swise, Mrs Mabel Grove. Upcoming December 16 painting figurines at Mrs Alma Endres home starting 10:00 a.m. with lunch at noon. contact Mrs Knodres for material lists. Next meeting December 3 at Mrs Dorothy Clark’s home. Major Project Principles of Sugar Cookery by Mrs Clark. No minor project scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Peoria County Home Bureau
Mra
Hazel Gollina
Lois Silzer
Mira Katherine Garding
Phwilis White
Low Sizer
Lenore Miller
Vivian Exena
Mra Alma Endres
Vrg Knodres
Dorothy Clark
Mra Clark
Alumni Alamo Supper Plans and Committee Listings
Alumni prepare for the annual Alamo supper to be held in December with President Ross Porter appointing committees for Invitations Program Coffee Tables and chair duties Nominations and special guest details included Wives and graduates' spouses invited Class of 1948 to be guests of honor The piece also cites an annual water tragedy with 7000 drownings nationwide and children aged five to fourteen most affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Porter
Susan Camp
Melva la Follette
Berta Slocum
Mildred Gorney
Charles Hayesfred Carroll
Wilbur Cluckey Reed Bloody
Lemer Kingdon
Louise Coon
Bernadette Figne
Alice Reents
Lucile Hines
Ethelt Memier
Sarzel Mulvaneyv
Clinton Day
United States
Infant Richard Josephson Dies Soon After Birth
Brief Servite held Tuesday near the graveside in Brimfield for infant Richard Sherman Josephson son of Mr and Mrs Richard Josephson of Williamsheld. The infant died shortly after birth Monday. Ruth Kaight is listed as the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Cermet
Richard Sherman
Richard Josephson
Williamsheld
Monay Might
Mra Josephson
Ruth Kaight
Local Social Roundup From Keyck Area Visits
Several families spent Sundays visiting relatives and friends across Peoria Canton Montgomery and nearby towns. The list includes Laura and William Duffy and son from Victoria with Ed Kalb, Don Webster and family with Clyde Cromien near West Jersey, Earl Meacham and Don Leonard of Canton with Mrs Bam Busvant Mesdawes James Kemper, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Meacham
Don Leonard
Canton
Bam Bus'vant -Mesdawes
James Kemper
Corltas Lassnre
Harley Reed
Peoria
Wilfred Beamer
Hannah Beamer
Dan Kuntz
Chet Kangtz
Famly
Montgomery
Alabama
Christmas Vespers Held By Local Singing Group
A church vesper service is planned for Sunday afternoon December 8 at 4 oclock in the high school gymnasium. The Monday singing group directed by John P Allen will perform with violinist Mrs Rogers and accompanist Kenneth Bushman providing vocal support. The service begins at four with a focus on Christmas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Allen
Qymtarium
Mra Ose Rogers
Kenneth Bushman
Vocalis
Brinfield Grade Team Opens Season With Two Wins
The Brinfield grades opened with a Wednesday double victory led by the Nghtweights who posted a 20 to 5 win over Budlap. The Brinfield heavies defeated Dun lap 18 to 13 with referees Lanoue and D. Sheets officiating.
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Brinfield
Budlap
Brinfield Heavies
Dunlap
Lanoue
D. Sheets
Methodist Bazaar At Legon Rail December 10
The Methodist Ladies hold a bazaar at Legon Rail on Saturday December 10. The event opens at 5 10 PM and features lunch الخدمة with ser vices, cookies and coffee available at noon hour.
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Legon
Murdoch Suttle Wed In Arkansas Presbyterian Church
Miss Cornelia Murdoch daughter of Mrs Peas Murdoch of 34 West Richmond Peoria wed James B Suttle of Johnstown Pennsylvania in Grott Arkansas Presbyterian church. Mrs Suttle a Brattlefield High School graduate and long time teacher, now with Springfield Vital Statistics, supervised Delayed Registration. Mr Suttle a factory representative for Barlow Gealing Co based in Wittburg. They plan to reside after the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Murdoch
Mra Peas! Mudoch
Richmond
Peoria
James II Murdochio
James B. Suttle
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian
P Grott Arkansas
Mra Suttle
Brixfield High School
Springfield
Vital Statiarice
Mr Suttle
Barlow Geelig Company
Wittaburg
Delores Jordan and John Himegarner Wed at Home Wedding
On Sunday December second at two o'clock Delores Jordan married John Himegarner in a ceremony at the brides parents home led by Rev T C Hargreaves. The bride wore a brown gabardine suit with brown accessories and a carnation corsage. The bridesmaid Miss Moriam Bragg wore a similar brown suit. Best man Chandler accompanied the groom. After a brief reception the couple left for a farm near Yates City and will reside there. The bride, Brimfield high graduate, worked in a local restaurant. the groom, Yates City High School graduate, now farms with his father. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A M Paul and several Chandler, Benner, Harrison, Wiseman family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Jordan
John Himegarner
Zend Tre Ivan Himegarner
Yates City
T. C. Hargreaves
Brimfield High School
Yates €Ay High School
Iam
Open House for Mr and Mrs Collins Thirty-Year Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Babe Collins of Oak All will celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday December 1 from 7 to 9 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Babe Collins
Oak
William Jones Killed in Route 91 Crash Near Dunlap
William Jones of Princeville dies instantly when his car veers over the center line and collides with a truck on Route 91 north of Dunlap. The truck driver is shaken but unharmed. Jones, born 1900, left a wife Vula Shaw and five siblings and children in a funeral service set for Princeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam W. Jones
Princeville
Route 91
Dunlap
Jones
Iuis
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C M Miller
Thos Johnson
Richard Hindle
L Dungan
H O
Cady
Gero
Nats
Bottar
Egge
Hove
D.G Ghirley
Knoxville
Dandeliona
Sero
Gorn
Brimfieta High
Haat Peoria
Guthy
Tagan Ll
Jamés Ae. Henay
Joseph M. Stowers
James M. Pollack
George Wyman
Kay Christian
W. L. Muller
J D, Best
Geary Smith
Ethel Pollock
French Grove
Vra C &. Adams
Galesburg
A A. R Moore
Snd
Clifton Adams
Vera Brittingham
Laurence Catton
Lewis Heary
Herb McClellan
Katherine Green
Katherine
Alaska
Edw Melcile
Denver
Cole
McClellan-Clark
Blanche McClellan
Lv. E. Kemp
Ralph Garter
McClelan -Cark
Home Bureau
Marie Weat
Pearl Swise
Mabel Grove
AnAlma Mulvaney
1Ifford Cady
Rod Cahill
Keith Cecil
Frank Clare
Bob Miars
Henrietta Bragg
Genevieve Clark
Bernie Sehelkopf
Gladys Hall
Baby Richard Josephson
Laura
Wm Duffy and
Sona
Victoria
Ed Kalb
Don Webster
Clyde Cromien
Weat Jersey
Sar Williams and
Ishilusen
Chillcothe
Wm Chapmat
John Hagselbacher
Brimfeld
Laurence Hanselbacher
Francis
Robert Carter
Elmwood
Laura Church
Lizzie Garr
Collins Laisure
Wallie Emerick
Glen Newell
Greta Strickland
Jennie Barrett
Lee Burgess
White’s Grove
Mra Vaden Couch
Methodist Bazaar
Murdoch-Suttle
Jordan-Himegarner
Miss Moriam Bragg
Léet
Chandler
Bimevarner
Yates C Ty
A M Paul
Leyland Chandler
Rodrick Chandler
George Benner
Nelda Jane
Caroline
Georgia
Doris Harrison
Gloria
Zkigin
Berman James
Harry Wiseman
William Jones
Joseph M Ketay
M. D
Gohnnon
Brimheild
Illinois
Oval
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Lllinote
Skating
Ewalt's
Farmers’ Auto Insurance Association
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
Karl Easland
Arcadia
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Randolph Scott
George Macready
Isoutse Albritton
Doolins
Oklahoma
Paul Douglass
L'nda Darnell
Cartoon and News
Dick Brncaster
Paul Henreid
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