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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

3

Toulon Bride-to-Be to Wed Brimfield Soldier in San Antonio

The upcoming wedding of Miss Gerard and Baward Cale is announced with ceremonies planned in San Antonio and Toulon. Cale serves in the U S army stationed near San Antonio, while Gerard is a May graduate and former drum majorette at Toulon High School. The couple’s families are identified as Mr. and Mrs. Galet of Brimfield.

San Antonio Fox Bac Sire Glyde Boyd Josmerry Toulon Gerard Baward Cale Brumfield U. S. Army San Anraio Bamé

Market Prices and Local Notices From December Odd Dates

A mixed set of price listings for Corn, oats, wheat, butter, eggs and hogs across several dates, with notes on residents Laure Bowers, Harry Hayes and Ira Porter assisting ske lkes at E Pt ar ch ine Bi. Announcements include Minée buying Furnas residence, Cert & Son moving to a new store, and a report of subzero temperatures. Several names appear: John Dungan, George Neikirk, Leland Plumer, Custis Blakeway, and references to St Joseph's Church and Emnox Gallege holidays.

Laure Bowers Harry Hayes Ira Porter Eptar

Basketball Schedule Pages Show Calendar of Games

The list details many matchups with locations and dates across the season. Notable sites include Victoria Princeville Yates City East Peoria Corpus Christ Dunlap Elmwood Alama Glasford Oneida Ghillicothe Daniap Donolap and regional dates through February 28.

Victoria Princeville Yates City East Peoria Corpus Christ Elmawood Elmwood Ghillicothe Daniap Glasford Oneida

Alfalfa yield drops with very early cutting

University of Wisconsin agronomist L F Graber warns that cutting alfalfa 12 days early can reduce first crop yields by 30 percent and second crop by 50 percent. He notes early harvest impairs plant survival and productivity.

L. F. Graber University of Wisconsin Graber

Debate Over Socialized Electricity Reform Reignites

Advocates push again for socialized electricity as national defense while opponents dismiss the argument as invalid. A prominent authority says power projects require five years before construction results, contrasting with a mass dam plan near Massena New York to supply defense industries and potential camouflage for political aims.

Absaus Massena New York St Lawrence

Pacey Family Readies Christmas Gathering at Country Home

Mrs Fom Pacey and Miriam O Follet join Thomas Pacey of Mobile Alabama and Paul a University of Alabama student as Mr and Mrs R L Pacey and children host Christmas at the country home of Mr and Mrs L F Pacey with other Pacey relatives in attendance.

Fom Pacey Miriam O. Follet Thomas Pacey Mobile Ala Paul University of Alabama At

Christmas Party At Whittskers Home

A decorated living room hosted a family gathering at Mr. Alice Whittsker’s home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Gelling, Mr. and Mrs. Kziph Gelling, Gwendolyn and Dorcas, Mrs. Eadie Milles, Mrs. Gena Staples, La Payette, May Gelling and son Geve. A complete dinner and gifts made the day special.

Alice Whittsker William Gellling Kziph Gelling Gwendolyn Dorcas Eadie Milles Gena Staples la Payette May Gelling Son Geve

Holiday Schedule Impacts Post Office Services

Wednesday marked a holiday at the post office with reduced hours and no window service after 9 o clock. Rural delivery of Christmas items is affected and special arrangements may apply for affected customers.

Christecas

Undefined OCR Fragments Reflect Partial Federal Tax Debate

Fragmentary text hints at a discussion of state and federal tax policy with unclear entities. It mentions percentages, governance, and potential dates, but lacks coherent names or concrete actions. The readable portions suggest a debate on taxation and fiscal policy without decisive outcomes.

Christmas Vacation Notices and Local Family News in Peoria

Peoria residents report holiday visits and traveling relatives including Mr and Mrs Edmond Lottman at Frank Appleby home. Families gather for Christmas including the Symmonds, Miller, Rastert, and others. A new daughter was born December 16 at home. several births noted with ages and hospital details. Shopper activity lists many local residents shopping in Peoria.

Mrs Edmond Lottman Peoria Frank Appleby

Christmas Socials and Visits across French Grove

The community notes visits home from Missouri and Western State Teachers College. Neighbors attend Improvment Society party at Mrs Fairy Carter and gift exchange. A Christmas program features Ruth Carter, Detta Shaffer, and others with carols and readings at the schoolhouse.

Dettaz Lou Shaffer Western Tate Teachers’ College Improvment Society Fairy. Carter Mire Dottie Clabb Ruth Carter Detta Loo Shaffer Betty Carter

Millbook Grange Plans December Dismissal and Christmas Party

Millbook Grange announces no regular meetings in December. A Christmas party is planned along with an exchange event on December 7.

Grange Etft

Band Practice Schedule For Friday

The school band will practice on Friday from 9 to 12 and again from 2 to 4. The notice references Tei and Tiec ember 27 as context for the schedule.

Card Of Thanks A.3 Sloan Marie Sloan

Mrs Sloan and Mr Sloan express gratitude in a brief card of thanks noting appreciation for support and kindness received during a recent family illness and recovery.

Sloan Marie-Sloan Prea Sloan

Hasselbacher Couple Celebrates 63rd Wedding Anniversary

Mary Lettman married Ludwig Ganscibsch in 1877. On Dec 19 1940 the Hasselbachers held their 63rd anniversary at home with five sons and one daughter. Attending were John Hasselbacher Lawrence Hanna City Joe Hasselbacher Ruth Barry Gasselbacher Mary Peoria Dana Gasselbacher Emily Willard Hasselbacher and Florian Klingert. Leonard absent due to work.

Mary Lettman Fe Ludwig Ganscibsch Tee Armall John Hasselbacher Lawrence Hanna -Cit Joe Hasselbacher Routh Barry Gasselbacher Mary Ken Peoria Dana Gasselbacher Emily Mir Willard Hasselbacher Myre Florian Klingert Liond

Weather Chaos Delays Travel With Mud and Rain

A murky day across the country brings April temperatures and persistent mud and rain. Driving is difficult and snow and ice fail to sparkle as expected, altering plans and routines.

Christmas Day Visit Notes Across Illinois Families

Me and Mrs Claude Merril spent Christmas Day with her parents near Dunlap. Mrs Wayie Cox visited from Peoria to join the Thames Krigidon family and Mr and Mrs Joe McCoy with Gene and Jimmy. Christmas revelry at Galva with Me and Mrs Rice. Jackson Reed visiting from Rantoul stayed with Mr and Mrs Fantson Beet. Betty and Dorothy were guests of relatives.

Mra Claude Merril Dunlap Wayie Cox Peoria Thames Krigidon Family Mrs Joe McCoy Gene Jimmy Christmas of Me Mrs. A Rice Galva Jackson Reed Rantoul Hes Payents Fantson Beet Ge. R Yaldéin Betty Dorothy Ware

Reading garbled OCR shards from an unknown event

Fragmented, unreadable text appears to reference dates, names, and places but lacks complete sentences or clear facts. The piece does not convey a coherent news item or identify a specific person, organization, or event.

Five Golden Roosters Sold for Eight Dollars

Five golden roosters were sold for eight dollars in a brief listing. The sale details appear in a small local trade snippet with limited readable names.

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