22 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
1
Weather and market notes appear alongside social updates from Germ 721 to Yates City. Entries cite crops wheat butter eggs hogs with assorted prices, local church events, a new MB Church in Yates City, an organ gift by the Corbins, and a murky humor about a minister’s text. Reports mention Mrs Paul Hull and marriage notices in Galesburg, plus community sentiments on seasons and holidays.
Wayne and Joey Callister express heartfelt thanks to Elmwood and Brimfield firemen along with friends and relatives for kindness after their home loss. They acknowledge the deep appreciation and sincere gratitude of their family.
The Light of the Ages Christmas pageant will be held by Union Church School on Christmas Eve at 7 30 PM. YWrepaalic is invited.
A reflective essay argues over Genesis creation, human evolution, and the mind as a spiritual center. It links Christmas faith to ideals of humility and love, urging adherence to a code of honor and trust to build a peaceful world.
Elmwood American Legion Post No 63 sponsors a memorial fund for the families of Keith Lucas and Lifton Clark, volunteer firemen who died rescuing David Shissler from sewer gas Dec 3. Donations aim to cover survivors’ needs and finish a house. a benefit dance is planned for Dec 29 at the Elmwood School Gym.
A reader letter argues socialism has taken root and promotes private ownership of land business or auto as essential. It warns against big government and power shortages in the Pacific Northwest TVA and other areas, urging resistance to government overreach and urging self reliance. The writer likens political change to a tent invasion and urges action.
Mise June Sollenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Sollenberger of Imwood wed Donald Ekena son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Ekena of Elmwood on Friday December 2 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Brimfield. Rev Eiwood C Tolch officiated. Maass Jeanne Eaves played the organ. Matron of honor Mrs David Kerth of Rimwood and best man George Colgan of Elmwood. Bridesmaids and corsages described. Reception at the Korth home. The bride a Elmwood High graduate employed by Duree Association Peoria. groom a Elmwood High graduate, US Army veteran, employed at Caterpillar Peoria. They reside in Elmwood.
A fragment from French Grove notes holiday wishes to readers. Edward Autenof and families of Princeville and Lansing visit with the Oakes and Kellogg cousins. Rev and Mrs Paul Tidswell visit Lansing Michigan, while Oakes relatives host birthday observances and an Elmwood gathering with D. E. Kemp family assistance.
The text promotes Christmas as God’s great gift through Jesus Christ. It speaks of belief in Him to gain eternal life, noting Christmas marks the anniversary of that gift. It urges readers, especially sinners, to accept the Savior and celebrate a joyous Christmas through the birth, life, death, and resurrection of the Son of God.
The article invites the public to a Christmas Mass at St Josephs Church on Saturday December 24 at 1 PM and notes confessions Saturday afternoon from 3 to 4 and evening from 7 to 8. Additional masses are listed for Williamsfield Brimfield at 8:30 AM and 1:00 AM Christmas morning.
Dr EK Vaideus states polio vaccine will be available for children aged five and four and all pregnant women. To obtain the vaccine, children's names must be submitted to the family doctor at the earliest gate.
Resident ministers of Brimfield Illinois pledge support for a national World Wide Church Attendance Crusade running from January 1 1956 urging churchgoers to attend regularly. Signatories include Methodist Pastor Bill Caulkins Saint Joseph Church Father Thomas C Barrison St Pauls Lutheran Elwood C Toeh Usion Church and Loyal Pearce among others.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Nauman join Joe Nauman and his family at his mother's home in Metamora on Sunday for an advance Christmas celebration, sharing festive greetings and holiday cheer.
In Todly’s Health, David Goodman argues chest x rays are often essential for hospitalized patients with minor ailments. He notes deadly diseases may lack warning signs, and routine x rays can reveal serious issues early, guiding timely treatment in modern American medicine.
The regular meeting is set for Thursday December 22 at p.m. The Auxiliary thanks all who contributed to the Christmas program. A package of greeting cards and stationery for Veterans was sent to Pepia State Hospital. $1148 was added to coin jars, totaling $15 sent to the Legion headquarters for Gift for Yankee. Each Auxiliary unit sponsors a boy at the Soldier and Sailors school in Normal for Christmas and birthday gifts.
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