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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
1
A compact roundup of Brimfield area business and town events reports from December entries. It records sales listings, a barber enrollment note, land and crop figures, school attendance snapshots, local relocations, a bridge elevation purchase, and student homestay mentions for the holiday break.
Brimfield High School students Gene Emerick and Tom McGava earned top awards in a Pioneer Bi-Yield Corn Growing contest. Gene won second for yield with 141 bushels per acre on 339 planting while Tom placed third with 130 bushels per acre on 3138.
The campaign promotes non commercial maxims named Q.a and centered on old Christian ideals. It argues faith in government, freedom, and moral living to resist tyranny and prevent another dark age, urging Americans to stay true to ancient faiths amid global conflict.
St Pauls Lutheran boys basketball opens in the Greater Peoria Lutheran Boys League with a 26 to 25 win over Peoria Redeemer. They followed with a 68 to 7 thrashing of Peoria Trinity as Peters G Moller and Barnes anchor a strong defense and Cecil R Peters C Siena lead scoring. other league entrants include Peoria Christ Limentese St Johns Peoria Frinity Bartonville Rethel Redeemer E Peoria St Peters. The league is restricted to Lutheran boys of trade school age.
The Peoria County Home Bureau in Droud announces a sale of a cook book featuring a varied recipe collection and guides on household tips. It includes meat charts freezer facts and recipes serving fifty, with garnishes and budgeting notes from local homemakers. Contact a Home Bureau member to see or buy.
Funeral services for Joeegh Dagmas of Jubilee township were held Saturday at Dunlap Presbyterian Church. He died Wednesday December 80 at St Frances hospital after a long illness. Survived by two sons Beenlé of Menlea and Chifere of Prinsentie, a daughter Mrs yousean Elwell of Prisenville, three grandchildren and a brother Annn of Vinceence. Dagmas devoted years to Jubilee township, active in local affairs.
Mrs Thomas F Maher 73 of East Mebrasza avenue widow of Phomaa F Maher died at 12 15 pm Tuesday at St Francis hospital Gore February 1 1873 in Kecxapes daughter of Jews and Johanna Morris Carrizas she married Mr Maher in Keickapoo wm 18384 9 e te 1935 She was a member of St Bermares Catholic church and Mothers club Surviving include daughters Mrs Marie Kelly Mrs Ucc Schreiber and Clarence L M tet Peera Mee Ida Graves Mother DePard James P Maher a nephew Maher allied to Emwood and other relations Burial will be in Kickapoo cemetery many years Mrs Maher left her BrimBeld town in which Mr Maher engaged in tars.
The Union Church School presents a Christmas pageant titled Three Candles next Sunday evening at 7 30 at the church. Parents relatives and friends of all participants are invited to attend.
The Union Church choir presents a Christmas Eve cantata titled The Dawn of Christmas by Roy E Nolte with soloists Geraldine Camp Beverly Slocum and Margaret McCoy Batty Miller. Members include Keren Mulvaney Shirley Senastt Elva Taylor Merma Lee Powers Marvy Emerick Erridine Camp Betty Miller Beverly Slocum Velma Clark and sopranos Henrietta Memier Boanie Gady and Berta Farmer Evalyn McCowan as accompanist.
Gossoleln Star clipping reports on part two Ravoy escort Gestrovera the USS Jegkine and USS Sproston in President Eisenhower’s Korea flight route. Ships posted between Midway and Wake Island as they left Korean waters, relaying weather and alerting for downed aircraft. Frank Keigat of Fire Center serves aboard the Jenkite. ships newly in Peer Baber.
The next regular meeting is on December 19 at 2 o clock in Legon Hall. There will be no sewing in December. Mira Geary Tully, chairman, will test each coupon for members.
James Mulvaney son of Mr and Mrs B Mulvaney sang solo for The Cariatmas Story presented by Northwestern University Gapelin choir on December 7. The sixty five voice choir was conducted by George Hawerton with accompaniment by the University Symphony Orchestra, featuring a harp chord and two recorders. The tenor's growing recognition comes as he continues studies at NorthEstearo.
Milleroon Grange plans another Gapee this Saturday at the hall. Brine veer will serve sandwiches and cock, with entries and likely raffle. Glimpse of event details suggests community gathering with food and social time.
A Christmas gathering is planned for Tuesday with a white elephant style gift exchange. The event invites community participation and features a friendly, informal atmosphere.
The Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey bout in Chicago on September 22 1927 drew 104943 spectators. Weighing gate receipts reached 2658060 dollars as Tunney secured victory in a major boxing clash.
Mrs Thaddeus Fuchs Peoe died after four days of paralysis. funeral conducted at St Mark's Church. She was widow of Thaddeus Fuchs who died December 19. Survived by daughter Elisabeth Welmen, three grandchildren, brother and two sisters. Retired Prairie veterinarian F. Dine of Pesra and Catherine Green among survivors.
A Methodist church hosts a Christmas program on Tuesday evening December 23 at 7:38 o clock. The event is announced with details of the church activities and timing for local attendees.
A note of gratitude from Gickie Aatenacci to The American Legion Auxiliary and others for care and letters received during a hospital stay. The writer thanks everyone for gifts and support, expressing sincere appreciation.
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