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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
H W Fisher promotes poultry purchases, touting year round availability and top market prices. The notice urges sellers to see him before selling, highlighting steady demand and favorable terms.
Church notes announce continuous service from 9 00 to 10 30 AM with morning worship and Sunday school led by A C A Lee Panror.
St Josephs Church masses on Sunday December 15 at 8:00 and 10:00 with catechism Saturdays 2:30 and choir 3:00. December 18, 20, 21 are Ember days of abstinence. Christmas Day masses 6:00 and 10:00. Williamsfield mass 8:00. Presented by Thomas Harrison, Pastor.
Union 10:00 church school with adult class on prayer values and discussion. 11:00 morning worship sermon The Restored Christ. 4:00 p.m. Young People's Society Christmas social and meeting for junior and senior youth. Women's Association meets December 12 at Mrs. R B Roberta's home hosted by Mesdames Brasmer Robers Housder and Rudolph Savage.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning December 11 in St. Josephs church for Mrs Albert Sloan who died at her home north of town. Ella V Rvan daughter of John and Mary Rvan born October 13 1874 in Marshall county moved to Jubilee township before marriage to Albert J Bleason on Christmas day 1893. Two children Marie and Fred survive with husband and three grandchildren Jean Marie Jack and Sharon and three brothers Thomas James Ryan of Amarillo Texas John Ryan of Yates City and sisters Mes Emily Wilson Mary Petitjesn Augusta Kansas Loretta Baumgaiter Denver Colorado. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with pallbearers Gernard Cluskey Raymond Kneer Edmund Gottman Frederick Carroll Edward Megan.
School children and all grades invited to a Freely sponsored show by Americana Legion City of Eimwood and Kiwanis at Aliso on Saturday December 14 at 2 30 p m and a second free performance on December 21 at 2 30 p m at the same venue.
The speaker argues taxes should not rise to stifle production or deter private investment. He warns that higher levies inflate prices and curb employment, risking loss of capital and industrial capacity essential for peace and defense. Congress must craft a fair, inflation free tax plan supporting growth and national security.
Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Esther Tucker lead a Christ mas roll call with a special Christmas offering and a ten cent gift exchange. The Frenclty class hosts a pot luck dinner and aid meeting at the church Friday Dec 20 at noon followed by a one cent gift exchange for entertainment. Pastor T C Hargreaves.
Laura Items Zella Powers spent Saturday in Champaign with her son Shannon. Mr and Mrs Russell Parcel and Juaith Ano spent Saturday in Peoria Corli as Latsure attended the Inter national Livestock show in Chicago Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Claude France spent Tuesday evening in Elmwood at the Dale Coltos. Mrs Daisy Huxtable and Mrs Nav ale Irelach of Elmwood spent Sunday here at the Bob Smith home. Mrs Parwil Noland, Mrs Jennie Barrett, Mrs Everett Barrett and Jean were Galesburg visitors Friday. Mrs Gylvester Lester spent a few days last week in Kewanee with her daughter Mrs Paul King and family. Mr and Mrs Edmund Lottman were supper guests near Magquon Weeney day evening. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Challcombe of Dunlap and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beiderbeck went to Rockford Monday to attend the State Grane. Mrs Harold Gelvin and Mr and Mrs Ray Moris returned Sunday from a week at Aurora with Lyle Smith. Among those in Peoria Thursday were Mesdames Wiley Reed of Springfield, Massey Reed James Enipe, G P Hact, Charley Calhoun and Miss Margaret Kelley of Elmwood.
Special election pages outline the waterworks question for villagers to decide, with f observed ballots and an ordinance needed before voting. The plan requires cash for the election, while water scarcity and fire protection concerns drive support for a village system and possible tax increases.
The Millbrook Grange held a party and shower for Phylia Beiderdects Hammerling on Friday night after a special meeting. No regular meetings are planned in December, but a Christmas party and gift exchange are scheduled for December 27.
French Grove residents and neighbors report Tuesday shopping in Peoria and visits at the Walter Peve home in West Jersey while families travel between Iowa and California. Obituary notes recall Clara, mother of Will Clark, passing at the medical center. services held near Elmood with many relatives and townspeople attending.
Nora Kellogg born April 3 1853 in Galesburg daughter of Jonathan Blanchard Wheaton College president. She taught in California after graduation 1872 returned to Wheaton married Henry Srean Evil lage of Kewanee died 192? at 87 after a life of reform work missions and two years in China with daughter Nora nursing in Nanking Kiangsi region. survived by seven children thirty seven grandchildren and il great grandchildren.
Local chapter reports additional volunteers joining the Red Cross push led by Mrs Blaing Alier and George Reenta. Quiet community support sustains relief efforts as drive continues.
The Gilbert school hosts a Christmas program and party on December 18 in the evening. Mrs Garrie Cady leads the music. Families are asked to bring three homemade candies. the committee coordinates the event.
Reed School announces the next regular supper on December 19 followed by a Christmas program conducted by the students and staff. The event aims to showcase a festive program after the meal.
Frederick Dasie Reek died December 3 at his home. Funeral services were at Johnson Funeral Home with Reverend T C Hargseave officiating. Burial took place at Slim Geld cemetery. Casket bearers included 3 Clark, Frank Blundy, Lester Kisgace, Hartand Pease, and O Mary. Fred, born 1892 in Bear, left a large family and resided in BrimSeté. He faced infirmities yet enjoyed life, especially sports and attending Casket rail games to cheer the home team. Survived by three brothers and a sister Mrs Mav Rock, with Albert, Eaci, and Peiry as other siblings.
Perry Reek expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness following the death of his brother Fred.
Mrs Susannah Clark Puneral Services for Mrs Sorzsesh B Clark TD will be held at Patterson funeral home at 11 am Saturday December 7 with Rev Francia Blote local Presbyteriane officiating Burial in Gibson cemetery at Neewa Mrs Susannah Clark daughter of David Edwards Hood born in Champaign county Mo July 21 1878 died at home of her aunt William B Clark in Brimfield township at 615 am Thursday December 1360 She was married Everett Clark died March 12 1986 They were parents of five children three boys two girls One son Jesse Hall Clark died years ago Surviving daughters Elisabeth Kay Merrietta WA Mrs Charlotte E Rigge Susan Socings AR two sons William B Jobs M Clare both of Brimfield township Two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Also brothers and sisters Joseph E Bond Stddiegown OH John M Bond Stocktos CA Mrs Nellie Fister Tolora IL Mrs Amen Tettieres Geary OK Mes Ethel Bond Havana VI and Mrs Leella McClellan Brimfield OH Preceding were a brother George Bond and a sister Ruth Yockey Clark had been a member of the Presbyterians church since childhood and a member of the Brimwood Presbyterian church for 10 years.
We the family of Mrs Gasan Clark express heartfelt thanks for the many favors and great kindness shown during her illness and death. Special thanks go to Mrs G L McClellan and Mr and Mrs Will Clark, Mr and Mrs John Clark, and the children for their support and condolences.
Brimfield residents Eileen Mulvaney and Bobby Schenck will appear on WLS Christmas Eve amateur program from 1:30 to 2:90 o clock, taped from Millbrook Grange. The event highlights local youth performing music and dance, with the Grange supportive of these hopefuls.
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