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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
4
A dense lessthan-clear listing notes December activities across local groups. It mentions Millbronk Grange meetings, family visits, church society gatherings, holiday meals, and a Christmas party with officer elections at Mildred Pacey’s home on December 16.
The Srst class meeting Tuesday elected Gary Les president Margie Smith wire pressent Jane Soper secretary and Lameotn Phihpps treasurer to serve as class workers for the year.
A report lists top performers by grade at Braszisi New School, with names across Seniors Juniors and Freshmen reflecting attendance, class ranks, and the highest percentage of days with full attendance. The article notes the school and the highest attendance percentage achieved.
The text lists average farm sizes by region: New England dairying areas about 25 109 acres, corn belt around 165 acres, cotton belt about 20 acres, and Great Plains wheat regions near 409 acres. It cites regional differences in farm scale.
A clipped notice lists Pr Frederick J Maher of Company B 37th Armored Infantry and other service personnel linked to training and postings at Fort Knox Parris Island and Howard Air Force Base. The text references Gen Geo Savord Col Howard Nes and various unit identifiers within a military context.
A jumble of classified ads lists sales of seed corn chevrolet parts implements and farm items, requests for roof work and portable hammer work, plus home insulation and miscellaneous notices. Names include Bud Kingdom Philip Heinz Bernard Woods Bert Knight Eva Clark Lester Kingdon Dave Myers and E A Haniesa with Peoria phone contact.
Classic 1936 Zost Deer Sedan with radio and original blue paint offered near Brimfield. Low usage over two years with rebuilt motor at 50 000 miles and a cautious top speed under 55 mph. Trade value estimated at 200 to 350 dollars against a new car, listed for sale in Peoria with cash terms.
Classified note presents livestock for sale including Duroc and Jersey breed spring boars and gilts. Seller Jud Sarding pt216 lists available animals for potential buyers.
Standings show C arson's leading with 25 wins and 16 losses. Welcome Inn and Emry McLouth follow with 23 and 22 wins respectively. Multiple teams trail, including Ducky's and Vale's Market, with 16 to 23 losses. High team game and high series figures are noted among top performers.
Mrs Mince Laws expresses gratitude for mice cards sent during her week in St Francis hospital. She returned home Tuesday and hopes to soon be able to go about. Her nephew Donald Herring ton stays with her. He wants to thank friends and relatives for cards and letters received while in the hospital.
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