Holiday prices and local happenings in Brimfield
The issue lists holiday prices for corn oats wheat butter and eggs, plus hogs and turkey rates. It notes skating at Clark's pond, Mary Maxwell working at Mem ber Bros, and various locals assisting at banks stores and the ER. Multiple farm sales and estate matters surface, with December dates and notable deaths including Thaddeus Fuchsone and Lydia Gamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Pond
Mary Maxwell
Member Bros
W. R. Weers
Exchange Bank
W. L Wiley
Lizis Pursell
Flindle
Lydia Gamp
Ralph Snider
Peoria
Ocamp
Brimfield
Arthur
Keefer
State Health Director Discusses Flu Epidemic
State Director Dr Roland K Gross says the illness is mainly an upper respiratory infection with few deaths probable and that a true influenza epidemic is not imminent. He notes school closures have occurred but may not curb spread, and cites limited influenza cases while stressing preparedness and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thec
Roland K. Gross
Public Heath
Brimfield High to Stage Star Crazy Comedy
Brimfield high school's junior class presents the three act Don Elser comedy Star Crazy on Monday evening December 17 at 7 30. Produced under The Heuer Publishing Co Cedar Rapids Iowa license. The cast features Isabella Ruth Gilles Bill Andrews James White Marilyn Notz Donna Andrews Delia Williams Beton Robinson Shirley Miller Dick Mallon Genevieve Gilles Joe Alliot Everett Howe and others. Admission 25c and 35c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield High School
Don Elser
Heuer Publishing Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Isabella Ated
Ruth Gilles
Bill Andrews
James White
Professor Andrews
Russell Shane Jerry Andrewa
Marilyn Notz
Donna Andrews
Delia Williams
Beton Robinson
Shirley Miller
Dick Mallon
Carter Joan Mayberry
Hollywoon
Genevieve Gilles
Joe Alliot
Crazy
Everett Howe
RNA Meeting Next Friday Afternoon
The Royal Neighbors will meet at Mildred Posey’s home on Friday December 23 for officer elections. After the meeting a Christmas party and a gift exchange under 25c will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred -Posey
Brimfield School Building Contracts Awarded
Contracts were let for a Brimfield school building project with a grant of 453,793 dollars approved. The project is estimated to take 18 weeks to complete and employ about a specified number of men daily during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Open House Marking 68th Anniversary and 89th Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ludwig Hasselbacher invite their relatives and friends to an open house on Sunday afternoon December 16 from 2 to 5. The event honors their 68th wedding anniversary and Mr Hasselbacher's 89th birthday, both occurring on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Ludwig Hasselbacher
Mr. Hasselbacher
Fans Lose Overtime Defeat to Murphy Insurance
The Brimfila Fans suffered their first Proctor League loss in overtime, falling to Murphy Insurance of Princeville by a 36 to 34 score in a closely contested game.
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Brimfila
Murphy Insurance
Princeville
Johnson Tully Addis
Cluskey Rogers McDonougd Doubet Lottman
Murphy's Insurance
Cheeseman
Gines
Yarnell
A -Wear
VU Jackson
Wencee
Murphy’s Fans
Community Notes on Local Visits and Gatherings
Laura notes Ohio relatives visiting in the Guay Hart home. Mrs Kenneth McKinney and children of Peoria spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Charley Thomas. Reed returned from Tulsa to be with Merle Carter family. MSgt Paul Burgess on 33 day furlough from Mayo General Hospital. Sunday dinner guests at James Kemper home included Mrs Deta Leach and Charley Cornelis of Peoria and Paul Kemper of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Forney
B. L Coolidge
Chcago
Wm George
Princeville
Frank Clark
Wm. Hudson
P. M. Lynch
Ed Richleford
Jones
Edward Keesler
John Radabaugh
Newburg
Anne Rynearson
Peoria Board of
Kenneth McKinney
Peoria
Charley Thomas
Reed
Tulsa
Oklo
Merle Carter
Paul Burgess
Mayo General Hospital
James Kemper
Mra Deta Leach
Charley Cornelis
Paul Kemper
Detroit
Frank Kemper
Garley Reed
Wiley Reed
Mesdames
Williams
Russell Purcell
Lee Burgess
Monica
Merie Burgess
Lester Long
Willams Field
Glen Sniff
Bake Sale Saturday By Lutheran Ladies at Legion Hall
The Lutheran Ladies annual bazaar and bake sale are set for Saturday December 15 at the Legion hall. Lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. serving chili sandwiches baked beans pie and coffee. Bake sale opens at 2:00 p.m. Orders for oven dressed chickens 50 cents per pound can be placed with Mrs Chas Exkena at 3085.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Chas. Exkena
French Grove and Curtis Families Host Visitors and Ill Health
French Grove Clifton Catton visited his uncle Jesse Peve. Late flu sufferers include Clyae Carter and Rolland, and the John Snaffer family. Miss Sadie Huff of Wyoming had cataract surgery and is convalescing at A. R. Moore’s home. Mrs Vanda Carter and Leroy Carter of Curtis, Ohio stayed with W. E. Carter. Ywater-Harold Oakes plans a visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Oakes and relatives. A severe auto accident on the west curve destroyed a car and injured the driver, with several prior crashes noted on the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyae Carter
Rolland
John Snaffer
Sadie Huff
Wyoming
A. R. Moore
Mrs Waverly Grohs Honor Guest At Shower
A Monday night shower for bride to be Mrs Waverly Grohs (Neil White) was hosted at Wadith Knight and Neil Knight’s home. Guests included Gwyneth Dunngan Ruth Anne Maher Mildred McDon Stenger Mildred Tucker Nancy Belle Tucker Mrs Margaret Hasselbacher Sharon Jeanne White Mrs L White and the Knight family. Gifts were plentiful and well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Waverly Grohs
Shower
Gwyneth Dunngan
Ruth Anne Maher
Mildred McDon Stenger
Mildred Tucker
Nancy Belle Tucker
Margaret Hasselbacher
Sharon
Jeanne White
L. White
Knight
Gitte
Marietta
Cathy Anne Edwards
Mary Louise Meyers
Maxine McCartney
Brimfield Beats Yates City In Local Showdown
Brimfield 52 Yates City 35 on local floor. Last week's game was canceled due to closed schools. Next game Friday Dec 4 against Chilli, a team undefeated this year. Brimfield aims for its fourth straight win, with 7 15pm opener and Beat Chilli as key motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ewailt
Kad Pence
Rivera Cecil
Mae Ewalt
Florence ‘Lanoue
Bernice Blundy
Inne Wasson
Aerien
Ell Oter
Brimfield
Yates City
Chilli
Peora Central Brimfield
Brimfield FG
Clark
Calley
Gady Maher L
Cartere
Porter
Goodwin Trowbridge
Fompkins Gworton
Breton
Thurman
Ririe, Peoria and
Collins
Grade School News On Holiday Closure And Absences
The grade school closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Sixteen pupils were absent, with eight in the fifth and sixth grades and eleven in the third and fourth grades. First and second grades report thirteen flu absences. Classes cover letters, storytelling, and Christmas activities while readers list Christmas stories. Reporters substituted due to flu. editors include Marvin Scott and Evelyn Baysingar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honnie Cady
Billie Howe
Marvin Scott
Evelyn Baysingar
Local Farmers Rate High In Corn Production
Brimfield township growers Edwin Burns Gail Emerick and Roy Emerick win county honors in the 1945 DeKalb Hybrid corn contest for top yields 104.45 87.74 and 81.05 bushels per acre using Variety 847. They will receive plaques from the DeKalb Agricultural Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Burns
Winser
Gail. Emerick
Roy’ Emerick
Brimfield
Road Bond Defeated in Jubilee Township Ballot
A special election in Jubilee township defeated a road bond issue for 15000 dollars, 45 to 34, marking a second defeat after a prior ballot. Mrs Maude Holmes accompanied her brother Forrest Ellis and wife to Dea Phaines Wednesday and plans to spend the winter with the Ww H McNay family before returning to Spearhead, S. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Township
Rbis Rt
Maude Holmes
Forrest Eilis
Dea Phaines
Ww. H. McNay
Elis
Illinoi
Spearhead
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