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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented local item reports weather, grain prices, and daily life in Galesburg and nearby towns. Mentions Elmwood Electric Light Co constructing a line, bus transfer sale to Black Hawk Transit, and December 1920 to December 1930 market figures for corn oats wheat eggs and butter along with names of residents and events.
Schedule lists multiple boys and girls games across towns including East Peoria Elmwood Glasford Dunlap Chillicothe Oneida Yates City Prisceville and Yates City with dates from January through March and regional and district play noted.
Reports describe Trappist monks at Wick who take a vow of silence during Christmas. They attend Mass at 32 o clock on Christmas Eve, then sleep or meditate until 4 am. They chant matins, have tea or coffee with one slice of bread and jam, and eat light meals.
The article notes Europe-wide Christmas customs starting with St. Nicholas Day on December 6 and lasting to Twelfth Night on January 6. It cites Poland where the Christmas season extends to February 2, and mentions Joey and Holland among the places observing long celebration periods.
A garbled 1941 holiday note references bans on festive gatherings and fears of women being restricted during the season. The fragment hints at social privileges, constraints, and potential reunions, but details are unclear and the source is damaged.
Local banker Hugh C. Gretsam argues federal government entry into banking harms private banks, citing recent cases of neighboring-town loans at federal rates. He says government lending and tighter regulation threaten small banks, risking loss of community banks and local service.
The post office will close windows after 9 o'clock and not offer window service on Christmas or New Year’s Day. Interior handling and rerouted delivery may be affected as staff observe the holiday.
Brimfield defeated Elmwood 51 to 18 on their home floor. Welsh scored 18 points and Collins 13 as the team pulled together for a strong showing. They head into the regional tournament this week seeking another solid performance.
Cade and high school students are invited to a free special show on Saturday December 2 at 2 30 pm. The event is sponsored by American City of Elmwood Besincas ac, Elmwood and Kiwanis Club.
A reflective seasonal note from a local newspaper celebrates neighborly kindness and community faith. The piece urges readers to lift eyes from daily troubles toward a sense of shared blessing and God's love. It ends with sincere Christmas wishes to all readers.
Local notices describe gatherings with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Graham hosting Yates City visitors and numerous callers from Peoria Brimfield and Millbrook Grange. Plans note December 21 radio program from WLS featuring Eien Mulvaney and Bobby Schenck with Millbrook Grange backing amateur entries.
Mr and Mrs Ceasier Formey attend the Greater St. Louis Cage Bird Show. Forsey wins best of breed with a Calico, placing third in breed. Bee Birds and the Sedgerigar Society Placers noted. President awards a one year keeper.
The upcoming regular pot luck is set for December 19 with a Christmas program by the choir. The event promises holiday music and a community gathering.
The text extolls friendship as a profound bond between two spirits and urges trust before union. It quotes Frank Crane and a Bible proverb about a friend who sticks closer than a brother, stressing that one must show friendliness to have true companionship.
The fragmentary text reports local social events in Galesburg with multiple misspellings. Mentions Mr and Mrs Hetexst Oakes Dayté and Walph Carter, a market topping event, and a December writing of the Jelly Baghkbore. Lilliea G llag, Rete Oakes, Mae Meart arranged a program.
There will be no regular Grange meetings in December. A Christmas party and 288 gift exchange are scheduled for December 27, inviting members to participate in a festive year end event.
A garbled message suggests celebrating Christa with a Wednesday event and an office presence two weekdays earlier if possible. The text is unclear on exact dates and locations but implies coordinating a celebration and work attendance.
A scan of the honor roll shows numerous students named with partial grades and scattered punctuation. Readers will recognize Lorraine Barbera Sophoenre Yanecer Hawk and a long roster including Cutler Wanselbecker Warre Boréwatt and Jean Marie BSican among many others. Names span multiple families and ages, reflecting a large school community and varied achievements.
Sara Deas Arnold, a railroad employee and mother, died November 27 at her Creston Iowa home after a ten day illness. She was the wife of Solomon B Arnold and mother of several children. The Rev Frey L Bauven of the Congregational church conducted the services at the home and the Crencee Hewa-Advertimer reported the funeral arrangements.
The Brimfield Lions Club meeting on December 1 heard attorney Frederick Vo Arber and Hareié BH Austin explain the city water project now proposed for Brimfield. Members endorsed the project and agreed to sponsor the annual Benefit Card Party for the Infantile Paralysis Foundation to be held in January with place and time announced later.
The Community Christmas event begins at 7 30 with church bell, Serel singing and remarks by Father Harrigo. Manta Claes will set a tree for all the children while some received gifts. several children were deprived of gifts.
The passage reflects a Christmas season plea for universal peace and goodwill among nations. It references light, a radiant figure, and a call for harmony, describing a year-long observance of Christmastide. It mentions China Japan Germany and a city named Dauda Savieur as part of the hoped-for universal message.
George Percell recounts a November birthday party for Mrs Rodinsor celebrating her ninth birthday with two former Brimfield residents in the vicinity. Geo W. Jones retired December 10 after 31 years as county road commissioner in Los Angeles County, retirement attributed to a motor accident in which he fell stepping from his car two months earlier. His son Cxucy Jones was born earlier and moved to Los Angeles in 1898. During his tenure more than 4000 miles of roads were improved in unincorporated areas.
Stockholders' meeting for the election of directors and other business will be held January 8, 1911 at 7:08 o'clock. Notices were mailed by Chas E Clinch, cashier.
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