Excellent Program Dedicates New School Building in Brimfield
A dedicatory program celebrated the opening of Brimfield Township High School's new brick building. Built to house both grade and high school, it cost about 11 000 with a nine acre athletic tract nearby. The project followed a 1935 bond vote and a 45 793 grant covering 45 percent of costs, with the Maxwell corner location hosting the ceremony.
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Township High School
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Roosevelt shifts inter American role and Monroe Doctrine relevance
The piece surveys U.S. Latin America policy under Roosevelt, criticizing the Monroe Doctrine as largely dead, noting centuries of U.S. intervention via Marines and imperial actions. It recalls policy shifts by Hoover and Roosevelt, and observes fewer Latin American interventions now, with citizens travelling at their own risk.
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United States
Latin America
Brazil
David Lawrence
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Roosevelt
U. S
Washington
Bake Sale and Bazaar by Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold its annual bake sale and bazaar on Saturday December 19 in the Auto Sales Room. Bake goods dressed chickens hot chili coffee and sandwiches will be served starting at noon.
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French Grove School Recovers From Varicella Outbreak
The French Grove school nears normal after a chickenpox epidemic. A community meeting at Bart School is set for Friday at the schoolhouse with Mrs Dottie Clark reporting. Holiday party plans for the Improvement and Missionary Society at the McClellan home on Dec 29 include pot luck, white elephant, and grab bag activities with Howard Coe, Edward Coe, Vetta Lon Shaffer, and Dale Welch organizing.
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Dottie Clark
Improvement and Missionary Society
McClellan Home
White Elephant
Howard
Edward Coe
Vetta Lon Shaffer
Dale Welch
Peoria and Eureka Visit Highlights Local Socials
Laura Items notes Laura Don Webster and children and Leigh Beamer visiting Peoria and Eureka last Thursday. Many locals attended events in Peoria Sunday evening. Millbook Grange plans a Christmas party on Tuesday December 23 urging all members to attend with gifts. Various residents travel to Kewanee Niota and Mexico Missouri for family and hospital visits while others shop in Peoria and Elmwood attend games.
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Leigh Beamer
Peoria
Eureka
Raymond Kneer
Fred Jones
Alan Dunivant
Jane Alan Ot St. David
Alba Dunivant
Harold Miller
Esther
Douglas
Wyoming
Mary Miller
Cecil
Neva Riel
James Kemper
R. P. Carter
St. Mary’s Hospital
Galenburg
George Moore
Kewanee
Walter Andrews
Steve Zern
Feoria
Alpert Miller
Manhattan
Wm. Kinsman
Mexico
Missouri
S. P. Bower Passes Away Wednesday Afternoon
Brimfield resident S. P. Bower 93 year old Civil War veteran dies at home Wednesday afternoon. He celebrated his October birthday and had been in good health until a brief illness. funeral arrangements are not yet complete.
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Brimfield
Anter
All Set For Christmas Eve Plans Near Completion
Plans for a revived community Christmas event grow clearer as townspeople prepare to fill the streets with carols. An estimated 500 voices, young and old, will join in festive music to welcome Santa Claus, who is expected despite the lack of snow. Residents are urged to bring songs memorized and invite family members to participate in this holiday gathering.
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Last Rites For Clyde Macy Sunday
Clyde Macy lifelong resident died December 10 1936 at his Oak Hill home. He married Anna Stewart in 1906 and lived at Oak Hill except three years in Elmwood. Funeral at Elmwood Methodist Church December 13 with interment in Elmwood cemetery. Survived by wife daughter Louise sister Mattie Dawson brother Harry Macy and many relatives. Card of thanks from Anna Louise Mattie and Barry Macy express sympathy.
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Rachel Rucyon Macy
Elmwood Township
Oak Hill
Anna Stewart
Chen
Elmwood
Methodist Church of
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M. P. Lackland
Clara
Dora
Ralph
Louise
Mattie Cawson
Harry Macy
James Runyon
Methodist Church
W.H. van Horn
Charles Clinch Harry McCabe
John Maher
Pearle Coon
Harlan Spyder
Lee Hartley
Silent Night Choir Program For Christmas Eve
A community program begins at 7 30 pm with a choir heralding Santa Claus. Legion aids ill children by noon Christmas Day and plans to move to the Community Building if weather worsens. Silent night verses and carols accompany the event as the season reflects peace and goodwill in a quiet, hopeful tone.
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