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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
1
In Hays Kansas a farmer separates crops with a buffer strip to draw birds away from valuable sorghum. The piece explains why artificial bird houses attract birds, how to size openings and placement, and notes materials, colors, and seasonal timing for mounting homes to monitor birds while protecting crops.
The article notes Ohbto finished 1800 miles of dustless roads at about 2000 dollars per mile. State Highway Director Merrell says a new era in road construction follows, stressing cost efficiency and return on investment. It contrasts costly superhighways with affordable rural roads that connect farms and small towns, aiding farming and community growth.
Industrial News Review urges Americans with work to fund recovery by spending on home repairs and hiring, arguing money flowing through business restores employment. Mildred Lottman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ryne Lattman, won 3d place in the Country Life Jubilee personality contest in Peoria last Saturday.
A representative group of Brimfield township farmers met at the Village Hall Friday night to form a protective association to guard property from trespass. No hunting signs will be posted and offenders will be prosecuted. Hunters must carry a land-permit issued by the land controller. Officers: President Harry Mulvaney, Vice President Orville Tucker, Secretary Ellis Fucker, Treasurer Charles Porter.
Notice for a Des Moines area meeting of the Royal Neighbors on December 21 at 3 o'clock. Includes no accounting and standard local event details. A separate notice advertises a three act play at Woodman Hall Kickapoo on Saturday December 17 at 8 o'clock for St Mary's Church with 10 and 25 cent admissions and a free dance after.
A dramatic ode extols the farmer as the foundation of America linking farming to national prosperity, defense, and civilization. The piece from the Wright Country Journal in Buffalo Minnesota frames the farmer as indispensable in war and peace, a partner with nature who provides energy and sustenance for humanity.
Friday evening the Improvement and Missionary Society party was held at the McClellan home. Saturday the Grove school hosted a Christmas entertainment and box supper with no admission charge. ladies were asked to bring boxes. The Jackson Reed family visited Peoria to see Margaretta Carter, who remains ill. Mrs. Jackson Reed and Jackson Jr. attended the Elmwood High School Cantata. Helena Dale and Burt Welch visited Frank Carter, and Grove Game Bureau members attended the county quarter contest in Dunlap. The Jackson Reed family also visited Peoria.
Southport regains prominence with a paved east west road and gravel north south routes. locals note a hotel and filling station potential as tourists inquire daily. reports include farm news, births, mining work, school details, and upcoming Home Bureau meetings in Peoria and Brimfield with folk song program mention.
Saturday and Sunday visits include Laura Items and Mrs Will Starr in Fairfield, John B Whittaker and family at Merle McKown, Miss Clara Montgomery from Princeville calling, Re sad birthdays at Reed Carter home, Peoria and Galesburg shopping trips, theatre outing in Peoria, Alyward Rice visiting, Charles Calhoun of Victoria with Jack Hart family, Ima Arnold weekend in Monica, Frances Wickwire visiting John Sargent home, Ira Baldwin infected finger, Donald Carter on sick list, Tessie Kelley with Brimfield at Lewiston, Helen Largent with Edwin Reed in Elmwood.
The Brimfield community mourns the sudden death of Charles Moss a lifelong resident. He had been in his usual health until the day before. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist Church and a full obituary will appear next week.
The B HS basketball team extended its winning streak by beating Lewis Town 26 to 5 and routing Yates City 46 to 17 at the Community Building. Rogers and Blundy each had four baskets, while Chief Lottman led Brimfield. the reserves won a 18 to 16 thriller from Yates City reserves. The schedule includes Dunlap Lewistown and Princeville tourney.
The Union church Choir invites the public to a Sunday Cantata Star of Bethlehem on December 18 at 7 30 PM. A Christmas chorus tale with quartets promises a special welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
High school honor roll for the second six week period lists seniors Archer Johnson Melvin McCoy Willard Parey Clarence Shell Susan Sollenberger Lyle Talmage Juniors Bernice Bragg Helen Clark Mildred Dell Bernice Miller Sophomores Lenora Ekena Barbara Johnson Cecil Miller Freshmen Trene Bowman Yerda Cady Rita Cahll Thelma DeVries Katherine Talmage Jayet Tulle First six weeks on y. Grade School honor roll for November Eighth p grade Roberta Bowman Dorothy Weidner Seven el 7 Thomas Day Stanley Cady Sixth grade Curtis Reents Charles Carson Fifth grade Earlene Reinhart Betty Carson Fourth grade Bernard Stutler Eloise Savage John Welsh Gale Foster Third grade Beatrice McCartney Bernadine Aszhiev Jo Ann Kingdon Jean Marie Stoan Second grade Jack Navin Beverley Christian Ruth Ann Maher Richard Savare Betty Tane Saened Barbara June Rives Ruth Carson Rolland Catton First Grade Robert Doherley Willis Kingdon Tatts McCutre Leonare Bavsineger
Brimfield grade school presents a Christmas operetta Tn Oneat of San ta Claue de Mverr and Carrineton on Thursday evening December 22 at 7 45 in the Cam me Auditorium. The four scene production is directed by Norman Efner with a large cast led by Roberta Rawman Keith Savage Christinas Farias Rirdassn Pearl Gi-1 Welpfulness Margaret Reirth and a long list of student performers.
The Lutheran Church ladies announce their annual bazaar and bake sale at Cecil's Hardware Store on Saturday December 17 starting at 11 o'clock. Items include baked goods dressed chickens and fancy work. A noon lunch of sandwiches salad baked beans chili doughnuts pie and coffee will be served.
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