19 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
1
The entry records commodity prices for December 9, 1897 with corn 21 oats 20 wheat 85 butter 15 eggs 15 hog 310 coal 4c a bushel. It notes J P Melatyre selling West End Grocery to C W Winne and Peter Cahil shipping a carload of steers to Chicago at about 158 lbs each. December 13, 1907 shows prices corn 47 oats 46 wheat 48 butter 20 eggs 25 hogs 370.
A note in the paper this week invites all old graduates to a potluck supper, singing, carols and record dancing. Younger alumni seek to revitalize the organization with an evening of lively activities and camaraderie.
The paper will not publish next week's normal edition the day before Christmas. Production will pause for a day off, with mailers continuing Thursday morning as usual and the usual weekend edition unaffected.
Appreciation note from Mram S ureback thanks everyone who sent cards and offered help during recovery from a fractured arm suffered in a car crash.
The regular Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for Phersaday December 26 at 2 o'clock.
Dr M. E K Jacobsen, Iowa State University graduate, relocates to Williamsfield and takes over the late Dr W L Felchrenbacker’s practice after purchasing the property. He was previously associated with Dr B W Riese in Victor Iowa.
Brimfield schools will dismiss for Christmas holidays at 3:00 p.m. Friday December 20. Classes resume Thursday morning January 2.
The annual grade Christmas operetta She Dadn't Believe features Bart played by Kathy Kelley with director Alice Oakley and a large cast of students from sixth to eighth grade. Santa Claus will appear after the program with American Legion members assisting.
The Brimheld Ladians play their final 1057 year Fr Gaywivbd season game on December 20 at Corpen Christ Galeabay.
New York reports that in 1956 the average U S consumer ate about 320 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, more than a fifth of total food. Consumers bought two pounds of fresh produce for every pound of processed goods as markets show about 285 varieties. There are thousands of named varieties of apples grapes peaches and potatoes but only a small number are commercially important.
Report covers grain judging and poultry contests at Eurema last Saturday. Brimfield team won grain with plaque while poultry top five squads included Brimfield Metamora Roanoke Prunceville and Limestone. Individual scores feature Jim Munton Dick Sollenbere Chuck Ceanne and Bob Aster among top performers.
French Grove resident David Oakes and roommate Sam Pawlak from the University of Allinois stayed home for the weekend. Rev Vernon Mortenson of The Synogelical Alliance Mission office in Chicago spoke at the recommissioning service for Gertrudt Kilogg at Laura Church Sunday evening, with over eight guests at the Kellogg home. Gertrude Kilogg shared mission work notes from South Africa and attended family events with Eldon Morey and family in London Mills.
Washington reports the longhorn cattle breed, once central to American ranching, now survives in private paddocks refuges and zoos. Descended from 1680 Spanish cattle, the big-boned animals weighed up to 1,600 pounds with eight-foot horns. The breed, once common, remains a historical curiosity as visitors view a few hundred individuals.
A Grange Christmas gathering is announced for Sunday at Millbrock Grange. Attendees include Sean, Jack Ginner, and others. all members and neighbors are welcome to attend the event at 120 Main Street.
Notice states a claim day for an estate in Maria County Probate Court. Persons may file claims on or before the stated date, otherwise the estate may proceed without issuance of summons.
Rodney Dean Carson of 716 North Sixth Street Monmouth died Wednesday morning at Town East Veterans Hospital after a three day illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Turnbull Funeral Home with burial in Monmouth Cemetery. Born January 1, 1892 to Howard and May Carono, he married May 6, 1914 at Vandalia to Woby Herman. He lived in Chicago St Louis and Monmouth before returning to Monmouth 7 years ago. He served as superintendent of Monmouth Cemetery and was active in Masonic groups. He was past president of the Monmouth Cemetery Association and secretary of its group at his death, also held leadership roles in the Canton 40 and 8 organizations and the American Legion Post at Canton. His wife and son K. D. Carson survive.
John Ganther’s December Reader’s Digest piece “Inside Moscow” surveys life under the Soviet regime. It describes dreary daily conditions, censored information, and a population curious about the outside world, with praise for resilient Russian traits and technical skills.
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