04 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
1
Brimfield high added a trophy by winning the Dunlap invitation tournament after a tough schedule. They defeated Dunlap 18 to 13 in the championship game on Saturday night, marking Dunlap’s first loss in 14 starts this season and signaling a strong community-supported effort toward the district tournament.
Mr and Mrs E S Pulsipher attend the Elmwood school dedication with Prof John Finley and Supt J L Robertson addressing the assembly. Widespread farming prices appear, band formation teased, rescue work and stock losses noted, and local shopping advice urged in a bustling village chronicle from February 1, 1917.
Miss Bernice Blundy is featured as the bride to Leo Schelkopf with several showers. Relatives and friends gathered at homes in Peoria and Brimfield, sharing games, recipes, and gifts, while school peers received a planned memorial gift and programs from Brimfield Township High School.
Laura community notes detail visits and family happenings including Mrs George Moore and Amy Moore gatherings, Peoria trips by Beauchamps and Laisures, and a $200 flood relief gift. February church events feature a community sale and Grange gatherings, with local families hosting relatives and a scooter accident involving Patricia Ann Calhoun.
Funeral services for Leslie O. Pulsipher were held at Johnson Funeral Parlor with Rev. David Todd officiating. Interment followed in Brimfield cemetery. Survived by son Ross and several nieces. lifelong farmer and church member remembered for keen mind and civic involvement. A state conservation note about seeded crops accompanies the obituary.
Brimfield Township High School will offer a free physical examination for all students on Wednesday February 10. Conducted with County pursece aid and local doctors, the check includes heart and blood pressure, lung examination, and a Tuberculin test. Examinations will be private to individual students.
The Junior class recently purchased a Keystone 16 mm moving picture device for school use, marking a new enhancement in student activities and classroom projects.
After the Saturday win over the undefeated Donlap squad two loyal basketball fans donated toward new suits. Carl Luthy and Leslie Hayes gave 2500 and 100v respectively, and the donors requested public recognition though the school is not soliciting funds at this time.
All Legion Post 452 members and families are asked to attend an oyster supper at the Legion room at 6 30 p m on Thursday February 4. Members not present will be fined 50 cents. By order of W F Harding Commander J Donald Best Adjutant.
The next Peoria County Council of the American Legion meeting will be held here on Wednesday evening February 17 at 8 15. Schmisser a former German World War soldier will speak and local performers will provide music and acts. At least 150 are expected to attend despite weather. Princeville hosted 89 at the January meeting.
Flood relief donations to the local Red Cross chapter are tallied from last week. Contributors include Mrs J E Welsh vice chairman Mrs Hob Tucker Dr and Mrs Claybaugh Mr and Mrs Eck Clark Walter Tucker Frank Slayton Mrs John Biter Frank Clark Mr and Mrs Clinton Day L H Clark Della Mellville Dr R B Roberts C E B Catton George La Follett Mrs Frances Kingdon Albert Sloan John Cluskey Billie Poonegan Mr and Mrs Pete Mre Wm Hanlon Mr and Mrs Karl La Minnie Christian Mrs Mole Day Overend Service Station Harry Reed Joe Carroll J A Blundy Evelyn McCowan Angus Moore Mrs Joe Coyle and Mrs Harve Coon plus Nellie Blundy M L Reinhart Village of Brimfield $1 00 2 00 1 00 1 00 3 00 2 5 00 2 00
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