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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
1
The article urges regular daily feeding to boost winter bird numbers and enjoyment. It details setup ideas like ground crumbs on cleared patches, a feeding box for bushes, and suet or meat scraps as options. It notes protect feeding areas from wind and cats and suggests sharing findings with the Bird Club, which recently saw cedar waxwings in Brimfield.
County Clerk Leonard T. Sonra announced a 5 cent increase in the 1932 tax rate to 3.54 dollars per 100 valuation. The total assessed value is 85,862,515, yielding about 1,079,78 in taxes, with the city and county trims offsetting state rate gains. The 1931 total was 92,74,421 and total taxes will be about 85,000 less due to lower valuation. Extending the tax books will begin next week and take about a month.
The Princeville invitational opens Wednesday with eight teams including Brimfield Wyoming Toulon La Fayette Princeville Chillicothe Glasford and Kingman Peoria. Brimfield meets Kingman at 8 30 pm Thursday and if victorious faces the Chillcothe Glasford winner Friday for a spot in the final. A loser's bracket will determine second third and fourth places. Brimfield promises a winning brand and a championship bid.
Albert Briggs born October 26 1853 in Elmwood township died December 2 1932 in Elmwood after an extended illness at age 79. He married Mayme Wyman in 1878 and had five children Daisy Claude George James Hazel. two preceded him. Survived by grandchildren Keith Mayme Betty Rosselli Helen Mary Billy. Funeral at Wa? Wa elmwood Presbyterian Church with Rev C T Doolittle officiating. Elmwood I O O F attended. burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
Peoria visitors and local residents shared a weekend with family and friends across multiple towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Ya Kalb, Harold Mitler, Wm. Daffy Were, Wilfred Beamer, Merle Beamer, Raymond Jordan, Fred Jones, Pear Rice, Olive Schmidt, and many others. Christmas programs and a Royal Neighbor lodge meeting were noted, along with funeral services for George Vogel in Princeville and various church and school activities.
Peoria visitors W B Clark and Amy Moore join gatherings as James Welsh and Charles Weltsh families visit relations in town. The Improvement and Missionary Society postponed due to cold with Dec 20 plan at Me Clellans Anta. Miss Jenness Stewart led pupils in a local entertainments show with a full house and $16 raised.
Charles Moss born June 29 1561 in Brimfield Minvis family of six. He moved to the town in 1544 and lived here most of his life serving on the town board. He was active in M W A Camp No 7 and Knights of Pythias. Funeral at Grace Methodist Church Peoria with solos by Randolph Savage. He leaves a sister Mrs Gertrude Burt and a host of relatives.
J K Clark Frances Wickwire visit Elmwood and Laura. James Wickwire and John Martzinf kill eight rabbits Thursday and twelve Friday. Grandma Martziuf recovers. Bernard Moore of Sacramento spends winter with sister Mrs. Lindsay. Mr and Mrs Rigdon visit Elmwood Saturday. Claude Clark and wife visit daughter Edith Moran and granddaughter. Mary Clark John Clark Forrest Wight and wife dine with J R Clark. Dell Clapman calls. Lawrence Moran butchered a beef Wednesday. J R Clark hosts stag party with Wickwire Martzluf and Moore. cards and fried rabbit supper follow. John Clark visiting brother JBR Clark. Mr and Mrs Lowell Penn and daughters visit Mrs. Wickwire. Mrs Hestrum and daughter visit Lindsay. Alvin Orion calls in Elmwood Friday. Southport school 722 pupils present Christmas program Friday.
Monica News notes Mr and Mrs Charles La Rue Mrs Walter Neel and Mrs Earl Mitchell spent Friday in Peoria. Mrs Eli Lorentz broke her shoulder Monday. Mr and Mrs R J Brimblecom Anna Duffy and Marjorie Jean were in Peoria Monday. Mrs Everett Rook and Mrs Clara Berry shopped in Peoria Saturday. Charlea Gelling improves slowly.
Ullinvis High School Athletic Association announces district basketball centers with cities designated for March tournaments. Elmwood East Peoria Pekin already named. Brimfield may face same rivals as last year. Also notes American Legion New Year event with 5 and 10 cent admission. dance 5 cents per dance. Peoria orchestra to provide music.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy petitions the Illinois Commerce Commission to run a daily round trip train from Buda through Wyoming Brimfield and Yates City to Peoria, connecting with other trains at Yates City. It seeks discontinuation of passenger service between Galesburg and Rushville and Beardstown and Vermont.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds formerly Mary Alda Reynolds born May 19 1873 near Urimfield Hainois died December 13 1932 at her Moline home at age 59. She was the eldest daughter of Charlen and Sarah Shane, first married to Herman Durant producing nine children, one of whom died. She later married William Reynolds twelve years ago and survived by him eight children two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held December 15 in Moline chapel with burial in a Moline cemetery.
Notices advise Brim Field Community Recreation Club members to pay £1 membership by January 1, 1933, with George Wyman named for dues. Postmaster R N Bragg extends Saturday post office hours to 8:30 PM for community convenience and notes no mail deliveries on the holiday Monday. A new series of card parties hosted by the C D of A begins December 29, with prizes for high scores and a 15 cent admission plus lunch.
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