22 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes report Brimfield fire destroying the village hall on Tuesday morning with no prior fire in two days. A $100 reward offers for arrest of the party who set the blaze. mentions Descen Governor on roads to Elmwood and snowed rural carriers. Details include miscellaneous farm prices and dates from December 1906 and December 1918.
The notice declares December and January holidays with no rural mail delivery and no post office window service after 9 45, affecting operations on those observed holidays.
The Administrator of the Estate of Matilda Whittaker, late of Peoria County, Sileeia, will appear before the Probate Court in Peoria on February 1839 to settle claims. Creditors and debtors must attend or make payment to the undersigned. The First National Bank of Peoria, Administrator, Peoria, Ill., Dec. 30, 1938. C. Birkett, Attorney.
Brimfield defeated Elmwood in a hard fought clash after a seesaw contest. Both teams traded leads through three quarters with 8 field goals each as Brimfield pulled away with a late free throw margin. Elmwood led at times but Brimfield secured the win at Elmwood.
Brimfield heavyweights defeated Bartouarile grade school here Tuesday night to run their record to three wins and one loss. The left weights faced a tough task and fell 13 to 15 after a hard fought contest.
Feane N Robets of Talbot Alberta and Dr R B Roberts enjoy a visit with family in Texas California and Washington before returning to Southern Alberta. Henry Meishat hosted a Tuesday dinner with five women and a brother Martin Maher among the guests.
Wheat and Chin mas notes describe a village decked with a big corner park tree, illuminated window displays, and festive lighting along Main Street. Shops show lighted trees, garlands and bells, while local barber shop window uses colored lights. Subscriptions reminders warn overdue accounts and prompt payment.
A large crowd of children and families will gather near the park corner for a festive Santa visit arranged with the American Legion. The event features a short program at 8:15 followed by Santa handing out treats within five miles of town. Snow or no, townsfolk plan to attend and enjoy a traditional old fashioned Santa visit.
The Peoria County Church Association announces an annual leadership training school for Peoria county church workers. Held at Meshediat Church of Elmwood, the program runs six consecutive Tuesday evenings starting January 3 at 9:15, with worship between sessions. Participants pay $108 per church plus 35 cents per registered person. courses include Personal Religious Living, Growth of Christian Personality, and The New Testament Its Content and Value.
The Cher Choot of We Usica Cher presents a program including recitations and songs, with a sacred drama A Kinge Given by intermediate high school groups. Mrs O B Tash hosts a dinner honoring birthdays of Mrs Pred Dawson and Mrs Heery Retebart and others. The Charlies Exena family had a big Gay Sunday. Peoria visitors attended the Peoria Packing Howee dedication, with an excursion and a gathering at the Exena and Clarence Exena homes to celebrate Clarence Exena’s birthday.
Obituary for Mrs. Beall Lele McKewn of Princeville born November 15 1878 in Jubiles township died December 13 1908 at home near Princeville aged 66 years 77 days She and her husband Ghar Beall raised five children and she was active in Jubilee Circle and Ladies Aid of Phase wulle Methed. Funeral services were held in Princeville with burial in Princeville cemetery.
The article lists many residents and families from Brunfield and Pes, noting anniversaries and birthdays for Mrs Ludwig Taasel bacher and Mr Hasadveacher. It mentions grandchildren visiting, various households including Mc and Jens Gace, Becher, and Lind Maenssibasher, and a winter illness. It records a main event and community greetings in a local social roundup.
Residents and guests share social visits on Monday and Thursday evenings. The Christman program at Preach Grove school is set for Thursday at 7 33. Families host annual Christmas gatherings and community parties with relatives from Reed Bart and nearby towns.
Obituary note records the funeral for Alensy Arrow Smith of 503 E Mayweed held at Cussevford Badesey funeral home with burial in Springdale cemetery. Mentions former shop keeper and local ties, plus December dates and en route to California for family.
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