Local notes mix weather prices and community events
Data from February 1 1924 records farm prices for Gom oats wheat eggs hogs and butter along with weather shifts from below zero to snowfall. Community happenings include sleigh rides church gatherings Parent Teachers meetings a basketball game tied at 18 18 and a 24 20 overtime win. Notable local movements include office openings a recreation night and residents relocating houses in the village.
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Mother's Club
Wyskoff
Bradley
Jute
J. A. Hayes
Qehools
Anton
Bowling Handicap Tournament Scores Report
Grace Mason and Bavarian 1230 lead this weeks couples handicap event while Ker neth Shaw 1194 and May Ewart with Bigbara Hetroid 1184 follow. Bernice John goo and Milton Smith 1151. High woman Grace Mason 285 and high man Ray Harlan 795.
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Cerres
Grace Mason
Bavarian
Kerneth Shaw
May Ewart
Bigbara Hetroid
Bernice John Goo
Milton Smith
Ray Harlan
RNA Installs Officers for Arnholt Camp No. 203
Royal Neighbors of America unit Arnholt Camp No. 203 installed officers at the January meeting at the home of Besse Garollette. Taking officers included Margaret Fossner and Bertha Marks. Senior roles listed: oracle Anna Moen, vice president Elisa Beth Fuchs, past oracle Alice Bawmang, chancellor Minnie Lettman, recorder Mildred Pacey, receiver Besse BeaFolette, marshal Edwon McCoy, associate marshal Besse Stenger, inner sentinel Pearl Wilson, outer sentinel Mayme Porter, manager Bertha Marks.
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Arnholt
Amerca
Besse Garollette
Margaret Fossner
Bertha Marks
Cere Morntal Marshall
Oracle
Anna Moen
Crash
Elisabeth Fuchs
Alice Bawmang
Minnie Lettman
Mildred Pacey
Besse BeaFolette
Edwon McCoy
T Marsral
Besse Stenger
Inner Sentinel
Pearl Wilson
Outer Sentinel
Mayme Porter
Bertha
Marks
Eureka Mutual Elects 1954 Officers
Marty B. Mulvaney was reelected president of Eureka Mutual Farm era Fire and Lightning Insurance Company at the 16th annual policyholders meeting in the American Legion Building January 6. The company, incorporated in 1871, covers over 2.6 million dollars of property in Brimfield and nearby towns in Peoria and Knox County. Directors are Clinton L Day, Dan Meay, Charles Wolf era Martin, Leo Schelkopf and Arthur Kena. Wm S. Clark is vice president and W. Porter treasurer.
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Marty B. Mulvaney
Eureka Muteal Farm Era Fire and Lightning Insurance¢ Company
American Legion
Brimfield
Peoria
Knox County
Ilinois Farm Mutuals
Illinois
Eureka Inn
Wm 8
Help Your Heart Fund Campaign Names 1954 Leaders
O German of North Seventh Street appointed chairman of the Labor Division of the 1954 Heart Fund Campaign in Klinois B. b. Patson East Alton chairs the Campaign Committee with Dolores Ryan senator and Women’s Division chair, James F Towey East Alton Business and Industry Division chair, and Dr Warner H Newcomb Jacksonville Professional Division chair. The drive runs February 1 to 28.
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Gather O. German
North Seventh Street
United Mine Workers
Heart Fund
Klinois
Dolores Ryan
James F Towey
East Alton
Warner H Newcomb
Jacksonville
Kabur
Nr German
American Heart Association
Two Wins For BAS Tudsons Dominate Toulon 56 45
BAS led by O Courtright with 22 points and A Smith with 6 as they routed Toulon 56 45 after a 12 2 early run and a 23 10 first quarter. Brimfield's defense clamped down holding Toulon without a field goal for the opening 12 minutes.
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HS Tudsons
Var
Toulon
Bas
O. Courtright
Closly
A. Smith
Tnéj Va
Branfield Indians Rally Past Princeville 89 to 58
Branfield Indians, despite messy weather, defeated Princeville 89 to 58. Smith led Branfield with 28 points while both teams totaled eight points in the final half. J Va earlier won 30 to 6.
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Branfield Indians
Princes
Princeville
BHS
Brimfeld
Brimfield
Smith
Local Social Notes From Galesburg Area
Laura Items Thomas Riggen is a patient at St Marys hospital in Galesburg. Mrs Greta Strickland of Dunlap spent the weekend at her home here. Robert Doty of Eureka College spent several days at the Henry Kruskop home. Mr and Mrs Gerald Webster of near Kewanee visited at the Don Webster home Sunday. Miss Marianne Moore of Monmouth College spent the week with her mother Ruth Moore. Mr and Mrs James Kemper spent Sunday in Peoria with Mrs Marile Rowe and Paul Kemper. Sandra Miller of Brimfield spent Sunday with her grandparents Thomas and Mrs Miller. Miss Hartley Hing of St Paul Minnesota visited her grandmother Nellie Minor the past week. Mr oddies Merle Berme and child ren of Galesburg spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Dannah Beamer and Mrs Eq Kaib. Mrs Thomas Miller and Jom Manock drove to Rock Island to see Kusie Wade Bundy improving at her home after being confined to the hospital three weeks from stroke.
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Thomas Riggen
St. Mary’s Hospital
Galesburg
Greta Strickland
Dunlap
Robert Doty
Eureka College
Henry Kruskop
Gerald Webster
Kewanee
Don Webster
Marianne Moore
Monmouth College
Ruth Moore
James Kemper
Peoria
Mvrile Rowe
Paul Kemper
Sandra Miller
Brimfield
Thomas Miller
Hartley Hing
St. Paul, Minn
Nellie Minor
Oddies Merle Berme
Dannah Beamer
Eq Kaib
Rock Island
Kusie Wade Bundy
Heart Fund Drive Seeks Local Contributions
Mra Russell Taylor directs the Heart Fund Drive in the area. Valentines priced at 25 cents aid the fund, available from firs Frank Clark. Plastic hearts are in business houses for donations, or checks may be mailed to Mra Taylor. Donations may be deducted for income tax purposes.
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Mra
Russell Taylor
Valentines
Firs
Frank Clark
Mra Taylor
Ernest Jones, Galva resident, dies in Kewanee hospital
Ernest Jones, longtime Galva resident and member of Brimfield’s pioneer Jones family, died Tuesday morning at Kewanee Public hospital after admission Sunday evening. Born April 3, 1881 in Galva, he lived all his life with sister Rosebud. A talented clarinetist, he played with several musical groups. Surviving are his sister, nieces and nephews. parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Burial is at Galva cemetery after funeral at the Johnson and Gil Chapel in Galva.
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Ernest Jones
Galva
Kewanee Public Hospital
Johnson and Gil
Mr Jones
Brimfield
Romeo and
Arabella Guyer Jones
Rosebud
Mrs Clara Reed Day dies in San Bernardino
Mrs Clara Reed Day died suddenly Jan 30 in San Bernardino California where she had resided for some time. Burial will be in Bimfield Cemetery with the time to be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home.
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Clara Reed Day
San Bernardino
Social and club notes from French Grove community
French Grove residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Tom Shaffer and Mr and Mrs Larry Shaw. John Shaffer attends Farm and Home Week in Urbana while Wallace Harris and family visited. The French Grove Improvement Society met at Dorothy Armstrong’s home with Mrs Ruth Shaw presiding. Lois Kellogg led devotionals on Jesus the Good Shepherd. Nominating committee proposed officers for unanimous election: Lydia Pucell president Verne Shaffer vice president Lois Kellogg secretary treasurer Louella Carter. A social hour featured music by Lois Kellogg and Bobby Armstrong with refreshments served to local families.
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French Grove Improvement Society
Dorothy Armstrong
Himwood
Ruth Shaw
Lois Kellogg
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Lydia Pucell
Verne Shaffer
Ois Kellogg
Louella Carter
Holy City
Mesdames Leila Bodinus
Ruth Garter
Gladys Hawley
Kila Kellogg
Amna Learned
Mae Moore
Mabel Mott
Ruth Oakes Evdin Purcell
Florence Reed
Marita St‘cxel
Robah Oakes
Brimfield Man Walter Goudy Dies at 64 at Local Station
Walter Ray Goudy age 64 longtime Brimfield resident died suddenly Monday evening while working at his filling station. Born January 7 1890 he was a World War I veteran and charter member of Post 45 American Legion. Funeral services were held at Taylor Funeral Home with military graveside rites in Brimfield cemetery. Survivors include brother Clifford and sister Mrs Jennie Gibbs of Clio Iowa. Pallbearers listed.
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Ray Goudy
Brimfield
Willis S
Anna Bnisa Goudy
Clifford
Sweney
Post 45
American Legion
Mra
Jennie Gibbs
Clio
Iowa
Taylor Funeral Home
Crahan Funeral Services Held at St Josephs Church
Patrick W. Grahan funeral services were held January 26 at St. Joseph's Church with Rev A. L. Mey of St. Mary's Kickapoo presiding. Hall bearers included Miles Bayerngar Andrew Flynn and others. burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.
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Patrick W. Grahan
St. Joseph’s Church
A. L. Mey
St. Mary's
Kickapoo
St. Joseph's Church
Miles Bayerngar
Andrew Flynn
Wm. Finnegan
Ralph Garson
John Harty
Arthur
Calvary Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Patrick Criban funeral
We thank everyone for their sympathy during our bereavement. Cousins of Patrick Criban. Coming from a distance for the Patrick rahap funeral were Mrs Robert Watters and John Harty of Mr Pleasant, Iowa. Mr and Mrs Miles Baysinger, Mr and Mrs Arthur Colgan and Miss Ide Crahan. Peoria, Mrs Ida Graves, Mrs Lucitle Schreiber and Mr and Mrs RR. L. McKeen at Elmwood.
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Patrick Criban
Patrick
Robert Watters
John Harty
Pleasant
Iowa
Miles Baysinger
Arthur Colgan
Ide Crahan
Peoria
Ida Graves
Lucitle Schreiber
RR. L. McKeen
Elmwood
Prenuptial Shower Honoring Shirley Cobertson Gams
Mrs Chares Cox hosted a Thursday evening miscellaneous shower for Shirley Cobertson Gams. Guests included Miscames Gillian Atwater, Violet Dungan, Irene Cady, Melv La Follette, Ruth Jeffers, and several others. Absent friends who sent gifts were Mary Morichei, Barbara Morichei, Bonnie Dorace, Velma Clark, Beame Parks, and Josephine Hamman.
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Chares Cox
Shirley Cobertson
Gillian Atwater
Violet Dungan
Irene Cady
Melv« la Follette
Ruth Jeffers
Berpalee Ve Donald
Naom
Battrell
Ploreco Herz Page Goetze
Karen Gortze
Stila Kelley
Mary
St Barbara Morichei
Bonnie Dorace Velma Clark
Beame Parks
Josephine Hamman
Millbrook Grange Hosts Cub Scout Pack 153 Dinner
Cubs of Pack 153 plan a 6:30 p m pot luck supper at the Millbrook Grange hall on Wednesday February 10 during Big Scout Week. They will wear uniforms at church school and other activities while organizers outline plans to celebrate the pack and support Cub Scout activities.
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Havig
the Grange
Millbrook
Legion Auxiliary Mexco Plans Study Year Event
The group announces a Pan American study program with an all day sewing event on February 23 starting at ten o'clock and a covered dish lunch. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 25 at two o'clock.
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Mexco
Appreciation note from Ida Reinbart
Thanks for the cards flowers and gifts received during my hospital stay and after returning home. Your kindness means a lot. Ida Reinbart
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Ida Reinbart
Mrs Ollie McDonough Thanks Friends for Kindness
Mrs Ollie McDonough expresses gratitude to friends for thoughtful cards letters and flowers sent during her illness. She appreciates the caring gestures from neighbors and community members.
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Ollie McDonough
Brimfield Home Bureau to Meet February Fifth
The Brimfield Home Bureau will hold its regular meeting on February 5 at 2 30 PM. Emma Harding of Oak Hill will be the hostess in her home.
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Brimfield
Women's Association Sponsors Bedtime Film Event
The Women’s Association of the Gnicn Church sponsors an event Thursday at 6:30 pm featuring the film The Hidden Heart. Mre Atwater leads the program and coordinates the activities.
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The
Women’s Association of the Gnicn Church
Mre Atwater
School News Highlights Homemaking Classes Sew Sewing Machine
The girls in Homemaking classes plan and execute luncheons and meals during class time. They are buying supplies for sewing projects and preparing spring sewing units. The eighth grade group is well started with their sewing unit.
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I Girlea
Grace
Music Teacher Hired for Second Semester at Education Board
Mr Wm. Craig, graduate of Bradley University, joins the Board of Education to teach vocal and instrumental music in grade and high school for the second semester.
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Wm. Craig
The
Board of Education
Bradley University
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