14 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
1
A compilation of dated market figures and local notices from The Files spanning December 12 1889 to December 19 1929. Entries cover corn oats wheat batters eggs hogs butter and regional prices along with local events such as a Buff Cochin Bantam purchase and the American Legion Brimfield chapter formation. Ice conditions on Johnsons lake are noted and holiday closings referenced.
A collage of quotes urges facing tasks boldly. It cites Alexander Maclaren Theodore Roosevelt Goethe Phillips Brooks Calvin Coolidge and others, praising persistence, courage, and wholehearted work as paths to triumph and happiness.
Shane District Dorothy Kellsteadt and her son were visiting in Princeville last week. Mrs. Charlies Welch called on Mrs. Landerback last Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wallace and their daughter spent Sunday with the G. Bennett family. Mr. and Mrs. Will Pollock and family of Plymouth were Sunday dinner guests at the Holl Lauderback home.
This weekly review provides a concise, verified digest of major wartime developments in Europe and within the home front. It emphasizes authenticity and reliability, advising readers to quote it as a trusted source amid widespread propaganda and unconfirmed reports.
Elmwood rode a strong second quarter to beat Dunlap 35 to 23 last Friday in the local gym. The Crimson Tide dominated after trailing early, earning their first conference win of the season while reserves also triumphed 25 to 16. Umpire Wallace Pekn is slated for the Elmwood home game tomorrow as expectations rise for another tough matchup.
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 271st annual convention drew an estimated audience exceeding thousands from nearly every state, the largest gathering in history. Peoria County sent about 40 attendees led by Chas Haller and Wm Windisb. Notables included Cordell Hull and Henry A. Wallace, with discussions on trade, wheat subsidies, and farm policy. Senator Arthur Capper and Rep Marvin Jones critiqued and endorsed aspects of farm legislation as Clifford Gregory celebrated two decades of Farm Bureau leadership.
Mrs Zella Powers led a caller line in Peoria Tuesday morning. James Porter Clyde Smith and others called in Toulon Saturday. Mrs Everett Sarrett and Mrs Bert Steickland spent Saturday in Peoria. Doc Webster and family and Mrs George Moore and Marianne visited in Peoria. Mrs W B Beauchamp left Thursday for Tulsa Oklahoma to visit son Merle Carter and family. Mr and Mrs William McDonna and children and Pete Kellen spent the weekend in Lockport at Clifford Wrights home.
French Grove residents report homecomings and shopping trips with names such as Porster Smith and Fucker. Farm Bureau members attend the Brimfield-Mulll brook township meeting at Brimfeld. The Improvement Society date and venue shift to the Dc L McClellan home on Thursday night December 28 with Ruth Carter and others on the program committee.
The Junior Class stages its annual production on Wednesday December 20 at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium adapting Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Cast includes Ruth Carson Gale Foster Jo Aon Kingdon Ruth Hasselbacher Jean Marie Sloan Eloise Savage Avant March William Shaffer Dean Shane Gerald Cluskey and Jack Welsh.
A Brimfield News issue from February 11, 1892 circulates in the Around The Town column after a long journey from Coleraine to North Ireland then to Canada. Five trunks left with relatives in 1893. trunks opened last Jane reveal the paper sent to Mrs Caroline Church Hermon by Rev Wilfred Abbott. A review of advertisers and personals concludes with the remark near fifty years and it seems like yesterday.
Reed School notes many local calls. Mrs Thompson swert the weekend at her Peoria home. Paul Shaffer spent weekend with friends in Gatesburg. Jackson V Reed returned from Macomb Friday tardy eight. Georgia Stevens of Bloomington visited relatives. Mr and Mrs B Schenck and Bobbie visited Abingdon. Mrs Ticken and Lucille Tickes visited the school. Mrs Jackson Reed met the Baoppy Hour Club at Mrs Foster's. A Christmas pot luck and program planned for Friday December 22. District attended oyster supper and Farm Bureau in Hrimfield Monday. Mary Couve and Culver guests dined at Jackson Herd’s Friday. Verne Shaffer visited Amy Moore Sunday. They later visited Emily McCoon in Peoria.
A regular meeting occurred Tuesday night with a large turnout. A community supper followed, and the second car party of the series is planned for tonight in December at the usual venue.
The Detroit donation from Mrs. Mary Tucker Anderson adds mystery and western titles to the local library. The board and readers thank Mr. Anderson for ongoing generous gifts of books now available on shelves for public use.
American history shows checks and balances guard against oppression with state banks supporting private credit and national banks guiding unified policy. Robert M. Hanes, head of the ABA, argues independent credit is vital to keep free enterprise and local rights, preventing reliance on political credit power. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelistad and family visited Dallas City to see Mrs. Schilb and her daughter Marcella. Mrs. Schilb is Kelistadt’s niece.
Uncle 8am urges early Christmas mailing to ensure delivery before Christmas Day. Wrap securely with strong paper and twine, mark fragile items, include complete return address, avoid personal letters inside, and consider registering or insuring valuable mail. Early mailing aids overworked clerks and improves service.
Due to the increase in mail volume at Christmas time mail should be in the post office by 10 30 a m for morning dispatch and 1 00 p m for afternoon dispatch Frank W Clark Postmaster.
Townsend meeting notes Dr Townsend praising pensions as essential to a sound economy. Brimfield to organize Townsend Club with thirty members already signed up. prospective members, of any age, should contact Mrs Mimmie Tennery, temporary secretary and treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Horace Moon host a Sunday gathering at the Ansell Woon home in Peoria. The younger Mrs Moon has just returned from the hospital on Friday and is recovering from her recent operation.
A compact basketball schedule lists games from November to February across many teams. Entries include Victora, Princeville, Yates City, East Peoria, Corpus Christi, Dunlap, Elmwood, Chillicothe, Glassford, and others with scores showing wins and losses such as Victora 31 17 and Dunlap tournaments noted.
Mrs. George Reichencker returns from hospital where she was treated after an injury. She expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for calls, cards, and flowers that brightened her stay.
Mrs L BH Clark acted as hostess at a tea held Tuesday afternoon at the Rimwood Methodist Church.
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