Brimfield Notes Report Elections And Weather Update
The Brimfield page notes Joseph Gelling moving into a recently vacated property, extends a welcome to the Gellings, and advertises the December 13 village election with five councilmen and one police magistrate to be chosen on two tickets, License and Anti license. It also records assorted crop and commodity prices, winter weather shifts, a Brimfield Elevator Co shipment to Chicago, school cantata December 22, and vespers planned for December 20. The compilation highlights local events, prices, and early winter conditions for 1862 and 1912.
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Licesse
Anti License
Community thanks for support after Bennett Johssee's passing
The Bennet Johssee family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and expressions of sympathy during their loss. Relatives Phaeresa Vonberg Niece and Nephews extend heartfelt thanks for thoughts and prayers. Maude Curras and Richards Voorkes also thank those who sent good wishes during illness.
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Bennett Johssee
Phaeresa Vonberg
Herband
Kraft
Christmas Operetta Promises Holiday Festivities
School News reports Santa's Vacation a Christmas operetta by 300 grade school students directed by Mr John Philippa with help from staff and mothers. The program is free and will start at 7 30 p m on December 18 in the high school gym.
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Faines
Moonbeama
Brother Gooee
John Phillipa
Randividunal
Intramural Basketball Program Includes Girls and Boys Teams
The high school runs an extended recreational intramural basketball program with four girls teams and four boys teams. Varsity members act as officials. Girls play by girls rules, creating games quite different from the common version.
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Courae
Brimfield's Courtright Shines in Debut Season
In his first year with the varsity squad, Charles Courtright totaled 40 points, earning high point honors in two games. A junior, he shows strong potential as a leader and steady rebounding, with a thoughtful, confident personality. Coach and teammates praise his drive and early impact.
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Goa
Richard Hindle Duke dies in Florida at 64
Richard Howarth Hindle known as Duke Hindle 64 died Saturday in Tampa Florida where he had lived since leaving Peoria in 1949 He was a real estate man with Windle Realty Co and a longtime Peoria club member Surviving are a sister in Washington DC a niece and two nephews Funeral services were held at the house Mortuary Chapel in Peoria with Rev Edward Gates rector of First Presbyterian Church presiding burial followed in Springdale Cemetery.
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Richard Howarth
Duke) Gindle
Tampa
Fila
Peoria
Wohue
Hindle
The
Windle Sealty Co
Jubilee
Peoria County
James
Elizabeth Chereh Gingle
Laura Claypool
Peoria Des. S
Bindie
Palma Dela
Hia Wits
Julie Minute Reekmiek
Washington, D. C
Miece
Ouse
Panera
Hause Mortuary
Edward D Gates
Flist Presbyterian Church
Springdale Cemetery
Local Happenings Around Town Patters Observed
Laura ltems Mr and Mrs Edson Purcell were Farmington visitors Saturday evening. Davie Purcell of Elmwood spent the weekend at the Edson Purcell home. Mr and Mrs Chas Thomas called at Ora Langies at Salva Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Thomas Spellman and daughter spent Sunday in Galesburg with Mrs Joe Spellman. Mrs Greta Strickland moved to Dunlap to teach at the Dunlap School. Mr and Mrs Harley Reed and Mrs James Kemper called on the Wiley Reed family near Williamsfield Sunday evening. Dawd Worcoff Jr. at Cleveland, Obie is visiting Laura due to his father David Wycoff’s illness. he is a Canton hospital patient.
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Harley Reed
James Kemper
Wiley Reed
Williamafield
Dawd Worcoff, Jr
Cleveland
Obie
Laura
David Wycoff
Canton
Notice of filing for public utility certificate Illinois 1952
Public notice announces filing with the Illinois Division of Motor Carriers for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a local motor carrier from Springfield Illinois to transport coal and related commodities. Hearing details are to be arranged, with interested parties urged to obtain information from the Chief, Division of Motor Carriers, Ridgely Building Springfield Illinois. Dated December 1952.
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Iscal
Carriera
Department of Public Works and Buildings
State of
Lllinois
Bane Pointer Priperpal Piace of
Woeinews
Srimfield
I Ilinois
Tara
Gilera
Ridgely Batleing
Springfele
French Grove Community Activities and Memorials
French Grove and surrounding residents engaged in various events last week. Dave Oakes attended the Sectional FFA judging in Mivook, Jimer Shaw returned from Japan to Rock Island, and Memorial services were held in Herdon Sa Pridary for an aunt. The French Grove Improvement Society planned a Dec 18 meeting at Mrs Gladys Hawley’s Elmwood home, with Mary Lou North assisting and Vera Bateman and Georgia Shaffer on the program committee for Christmas shows.
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Ruth Shaw
Ses Kenneth
Herdon Sa Pridary
Jimer Shaw
Japan
Bia
Rock Island
French Grove Improvement Society
Gladys Hawley
Elmwood
Ouraday
Mary Lou North
Vera Bateman
Georgia Shaffer
Quincy
John B Callister obituary from Brimfield area
John B Callister died December 6 after living his life on the west Brimfield township farm. He was a World War I veteran and Elmwood Lions member. Survived by brother Homer of Bim wood and sisters in Brimfield Farmington. services held at Clark Memorial Home Elmwood with Rev T Palmer officiating and burial in Brimfield Cemetery.
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John 8B
Calliater
Homer G
Minnie Bridson Callister
Bun Haven
Clifton
Homer Callister
Bimwood
Mra
Biie Boyle
Brimfield
Catherine Record
Farmington
Callister
Elmwood
American Lyion
Mest
Brimfield Township
Moos
Clark Memorial Home
T. Palmer
Methodist Church
Sengawere
Glee Hewman
Museeli Remmele
Future Homemakers of America Nurtures Christmas Charity Drive
The local Future Homemakers of America chapter plans a basketball series with nearby chapters marking the third year of competition in this group. The legal chapter voted to spread holiday cheer by contributing two dollars to the Southside Mission and to support an example of Christian generosity.
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Future
Parmera Ef America
Chaptera
Echeole
Frat Gamers
Echedulea Vec. 17
Womemakers of America
Southside
Farm Classes Dec 18 By Gordon Kleiman Illinois
Gordon Kleiman of the University of Illinois Department of Agriculture Economics will present a lesson on dairy marketing and dairy management problems on December 18. The talk covers market dynamics, price influences, and practical strategies for farm operators.
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Gordon Kleiman
Department of Agriculture Economics
University of Illinois
Food Sale Saturday December 13 at Buegae's Sales Room
A public sale is announced for Saturday December 13 at Buegae's sales room to raise funds for a summer camp for children. Members from the Junior and Intermediate classes of the Union Church are aiding. Public patronage is solicited.
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Saterday
Buegae
Etartate
Jasior
Clozacs
Unien
Purpoeses
Lea
Brimfield Upsets Chillicothe In Low-Scoring Shootout
Brimfield and Hamp Smith lead a comeback as Brimfield trails early but roars back. The game sees rough drives and turnovers with key scores from Charles Courtright and others to overturn an 8-6 first quarter deficit. Final minutes show Brimfield maintaining the lead despite Chillicothe counterattacks.
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Smith
Brimfield
Chali
Briafieta
Hamp Smith
Charles Courtright
O Garmer
Celi
Brimfield Team Falls Narrowly in 38-24 Loss
Brimfield suffered a 38-24 defeat as Star player Dengane chipped in 9 points. Chilli's strong shooting overwhelmed their defense, leaving the Brimfield squad unable to close the gap late in the game.
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Brimfield Jentee Varally
Warry
Christmas Windows Brighten Stores With Holiday Cheer
The town reports a surge of festive spirit as shop windows and doors glow with Christmas displays. Memler's four windows attract shoppers for weeks, a drug store showcases temptations to draw in crowds, and Parkalde hosts a snowy setting for carolers. Grocery stores and Carace's tree lane light up, reviving memories of bright holiday decorations from years past.
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Memler
Carol Etegera
Carace
Giles Sither
Auxiliary Notes for December Meeting at Legree Hall
The next regular meeting is on December 19 at 2 o clock in Legree Hall. There is no sewing in December. A January meeting will occur. Eld rags should be given to the Auxiliary for sewing projects. Bring coupons. Mire Henry Tally will manage them.
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Legree Hall
Henry Tally
FHA Gurls On Radio Sunday Morning
On Sunday morning Dec 4 at 7 45 Brimfeidgehap ter PGA members appear on Parmer Bill's WMBD programme Representing Brinfield are Norma Lee Powers president and The S44 pettes Beverly Slocum ary Everick Joyee Porter and Wanda Coulter Two actools from section 13 join Carmer Sill's Sharing the hevora Elmwordad Briméeid will present a Chi tatmas story and song Also notes Bar Files Screen all windows and doors to keep out flies
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Brimfeidgehap Ter Pga
Parmer Bill
WMBD
Brinfield
Norma Lee Powers
Pettes
Brimfield Lightweights Drub Williamafield In Hoop Clash
Brimfield lightweights stay unbeaten by an easy 58 53 win over Williamafield as heavyweights battled to a close 32 34 loss. Next action tops Laa Thursday night with center heavyweights entering an invitational at Alta on Monday December 13 as Brimfield meets Dunlap.
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Brimfield
Williamafield
Eppceesta
Laa
T Centre
Alta
Brimfild
Dunlap
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Deceubber
Joseph Gelling
Geo. Wyman
Gelling
Brimfield Elevator Co
Chicago
California
Gandleuight
Giver Dee 20
Eorge Edwardes Ig
Western State
Who's Who Is the Colleges Universites
Barbara Riggs
Maude Curras
Richard Voorkes Vanerraa
Scop’ G
Cuould Brimfield
Icam
Squaa
Chuck
Richard Howarth Hindle
Laura Ltems
Edson Purcell
Davie Purcell
Edeve Purcell
Chas Thomas
Mr and Me Ora Lngies
Salva
Thomas Spellman
Epent
Galesburg
Joe Spellman
Greta Strickland
A. DB
M Oakes
Dave Oakes
Mivook
Pacific Garden Mission
Ford School
John Shaffer
Chica
Mies Mildred Littlefield
John B. Callister
Glen Gutshall Lyse McKinty
Ralph McKown
Perle Bheyt
John Derges
Robert Skoap
Brimfield Cemetery
Pau
PHA
BHS
Chillicothe
Christmas
Fha
Joseph M Ketay, M.de Mi i Ch
Taylor
Funeral Home
Taylor Funeral Home
H. Jotmeen
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Llimels
Bank of Brimfield
General Banking
Ewalts Recreation
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Eldon McKown
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter
Brimfie
Dinos
D. H. Johnson
General Insurance
Notary Public Office
Phenes— Res
Office Heers
Palace Theater
Eliwoor
Jeff Chandier, Alec Nichol
Luna
Moa-Tues
Dee
Cary Grant
Ginger Rogers
Manlyn Monroe
Charles Colburn
Ray Milland, Gene Tiereey
Wilhamenfield
Tor
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