Local notes and school column in Brimfield era chronicle
February entries list crop prices and local updates from Gore and Brimfield towns over decades, noting grain prices, cattle and hogs figures, and small town happenings including a school literary program with named students, a lecturer visit, town hall and electric lights discussion, and a Brimfield Elmwood basketball game result with a 34 to 33 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorn
Cate
John Wear
Minnie Herrington
Maude @lecum
Bert Danforth
David Drysdale
Maude Jackson
Ollie Hockenberg
Mary Maxwell
Seb Burdette
Ile Town
H.R. Filley
Dental Health Week Promotes Early Child Dentistry
Early dental care can prevent costly decay and build positive habits. Dentists can spot decay with mirrors and X rays, apply fluoride, and place space maintainers for permanent teeth. Discussed are sixth year molars, malocclusion, and modern wire appliances for alignment. Parents are urged to introduce children to dentists early and keep visits normal and reassuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becan
Sret
Rural Youth Banquet Plans for Valentine Event
Peopta county Rural Youth group organizes its annual Valentine banquet at Wilder Waite school on February 14 starting 6 30 p m with a dinner by Peoria County Home Bureau and a 9 to 12 Valentine dance. Ed Dalhaus of Almota Agriculture Association will speak and King and Queen of Hearts will be crowned. Tickets available from Rural Youth members or the farm office, reservations due February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopta
Wilder Waite School
Alta
Route 174
Peoria County Home Bureau
Farm and Home Bureau
Ed Dalhaus
Almota Agriculture Association
Chicago
Billy Hill
Peoria
Ans Ror
Farm Ka Eal
Boy Scout News Promotes Scout Sunday Activities
In observance of Boy Scout Sunday on February 8 all Scouts parents and leaders are urged to attend their church in uniform. Cub Scout Pack 163 showcased transportation themed crafts and tracks at January meeting and plans a Blue and Gold banquet for February. The 48th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is noted with a handicraft exhibit at Memer's store window and a broader Boy Scout week runs February 7 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Secouts
Boy Scouts of America
Mem'er's
Adult Farmer Classes Resume Evening Sessions At Brimfield
Adult Farmer Evening school restarts Monday January 6 at 8 00 p m at Brimfield high school. Open to all farm folk including ladies with current farm problems. Two meetings set February 9 and 16 with topics on swine feeding and diseases February 16 livestock outlook and market trends. February 23 features a representative from Chis Piler Co New York discussing feeding problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis, Pileer & Co
New York
Brimfield Home Bureau Meeting on February Sixth
The Brimfield Home Bureau will meet at Emma Sarding’s home to discuss sewing machine efficiency and a minor lesson on home nursing. The session is set for Friday, February 6 at 1 30 p m with the new meeting day announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sarding
Death of Margaret Maher Morese in Elmwood Hospital
Margaret Maher Morese died at 3 10 am on February 4 at Elm Hayes hospital Elmwood after a brief admission. Born March 14 1879 in Brimfield township she was daughter of Maria and Catherine Doran Maher. She leaves oneager Mra Mellie Garrell a brother Marry Maher and three nicces six nephews. A member of St Josephs church and the Altar Society services Friday at St Josephs Church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at Roberts Carroll farm home with rosary at 8 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maher
Brimfield Township
Maria
Catherine Doran Maher
Aiger
Mra Mellie Garrell
Maher
Nicces
Miae Maher
St. Joseph's Church
Altaraca Monay Sosiety
St. Joseph’s Church
Fev
Harrison
Is Terment
Calvary Cemetery
Roberts Carroll Farm
O Neill Maher wedding at St Marys Cathedral
Miss Mary M ONeill daughter of Mr and Mrs William E ONeill of Se Jackson Street married Dale W Maher son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Maher Brimfield on January 24 at St Marys Cathedral. Rev Murray Haasatta officiated. Maid of honor Kitty ONeill wore aqua velvet and carried red carnations. Bridesmaids wore coral gowns with yellow carnations. flower girl Saendra Rae Stull. Bride wore slipper satin gown with Chantilly lace panels, cathedral train and pearl rhinestone veil. flowers white carnations. Best man was Revert Dercan, Brimfield. groomsmen James B White, B Curignan, Belland Maaselbache. Reception at Spading Institute gym. couple left for Springfield on wedding trip. They will reside at 835 Bigelow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magr. Murray J. Haasata
Mary M. O’neill
William E. O’neill
Jackson Street
St Mary
Dale W. Maher
Patricck
W. Maher
Brimfield
Soilat
Mss
Martha Kari
Miss O'Neill
Kitty O'Neill
Ake
Grideamaida
Marianne Whaten
Mary Ann Maher
Mra
Edward Garrigan
Meid of Honor
Saendra Rae Stull
Muse O'Neill
Revert Dercan
Brimficlé
Maher
Gueate
James B. White
Curignan
Belland
Spading Institute
Springheld
James E. White
al Luebbera
Mas Frances Hock
O'Neiil
Academy
Que
Caterpillar
Brimfield Maghethoo
Bigelow
Local Visitors and Callers Sparsely Reported Saturday
Laura Items Mr and airs Edson Purcell were Mason City callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas M lier and Mra Wm. Jones were Galesburg visitors Saturday morning. Mr and Mr. Henneth McKinney and family of Peoria spent Sunday at the Chas Thomas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs Edson Purcell
Mason City
Thomas M Lier
Mra
Wm. Jones
Galesburg
Henneth McKinney
Peoria
Chas Thomas
Brimfield Republican Caucus to Nominate Local Officials
Notice states a Brimfield Republican caucus to nominate town officials including clerk assessor tax collector justice of the peace and constables. It will open February at 2 p m at Village Mall in Peoria County Illinois with the date dated February 4 1983.
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Village Mall
Republican Party of
Brimfield
Peoria
Ham Supper at High School Details Missing
The Lutheran Ladies will serve a ham supper at the high school Later av Feb 7. Serving starts at 6 30 pm Adults price not clear and children fare uncertain.
We Win Again Brimfield High Victories Prompt Jubilation
Brimfield High celebrated two wins last Friday after a tight preliminary 46 46 draw. Yt Smith scored 20 points while Keydon Khaher Courtright Wy man Ekeba and Cruskey added 2 apiece in the 55 46 varsity win, with points from the free throw line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield High
E Mwood
Smith
Keydon
Khaher
Courtright
Wyman
Ekeba
Cruskey
French Grove Society Notes and Visitors
French Grove Charlene Bateman returns to Normal University to continue studies. Stanton Moore and Rae hosted by John Shaffer family for a dinner. Rev Wilfred Young of Peoria dined with Mr and Mrs Wm Kellogg. Elizabeth Oakes came home Saturday from Urbana for a day vacation between semesters. Society contributed $14 to the fund. The French Grove diary continues with local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Bateman
Normal University
Tors Stanton Moore
Rae
John Shaffer
Wilfred Young
Peoria
Wm Kellogg
Elizabeth Oakes
Urbana
Telephone Company Seeks Larger Rate Hike in Illinois
General Telephone Company of Illinois filed for a rehearing with the Illinois Commerce Commission over its March 1982 request for local rate increases. The company sought 1.932 million dollars annually, but was granted only 458 thousand. Taxes absorb most of the increase, leaving a small net for the company. President Burton W. Saunders said the approved raise is insufficient for a fair return and to support ongoing expansion, threatening future service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton W. Saunders
General Telephone Company of
Tikinols
Unioia Commerce Commission
Compny
Illinois
Josal
Saunders
Intel
Polio Benefit at Kickapoo Hall February Event
A polio benefit party is sponsored at Kickapoo Woman’s Hall on February 6 with games at 8 o'clock. Proceeds fund drives run by Kickapoo Young Mother's Club Moms Cloud St Mary's Altar and Rosary Societies Illinois Federation of Sportsmen and Boy Scouts. General chairman Omar Carmen. Admission 60 cents. tickets sold by local club members.
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Kiskapoo
Weorman Hall
So'clock
Kickapex
Moms Cloud
St. Mary’s Altar
Rosary Socrets
Illinois Federation of Sportsmen
Omar Carmen
Esdames
Appreciation for kindness after mother's death
Family expresses gratitude for the acts of sympathy and kindness shown during the passing of Mrs. G. Ed Catton. Your support and prayers brought comfort to us in this time of sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra G. Ed
Catton
Auxiliary Notes Thanking Helpers for Card Party Success
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all who helped toward making last week’s card party a success. Mr Henry Tully, chairman, will take charge of the after events. The group appreciates every contribution and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tully
The
American Legion Aumiliary
Nank
Community expresses thanks for support after loss
Avra Mabel Wight and family extend heartfelt gratitude to relatives and neighbors for comforting acts, cards, flowers, and visits during illness and at the passing of a loved one. Special thanks to Mrs George Wight, Mrs O Sage, Mrs Edith Garanger Otto Sehmidt for their thoughtful assistance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdacas
Avra Mabel Wight
George Wight
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Martin
C. Ke. McClellan
Monmouth
Atarte
Elmwood
Tommy
Parmless
County Rural Youth
Boy Scout News
Logan T. Wilson
Elmer Roth
Honegever and Co
Pairbury
Hardy Vandagnifi
Margaret Maher
Morese Margaret Maher
Elm Hayes Hospital
Joseph M Ketay
M. D. Medical Clinic
Taylor Funeral Home
Nota
H. Johnson
Johnson
Walter Pacey
Galesburg, Allinois
BANK
General Banking
O’neill
Laura
Doc Webster
Fawly
Roland Webster
West Jersey
Harry Brook
Galeabur
Greta Strickland
Dunlap
Jennie Barrett
Wm Clicoc
Martane
Linch of
Farmington
Ruth Moore
Robert Doty
Henry Kraskop
Eureka
Amy Moore
Canton
Isal
Arroll West Jersey
Marianne
Thomas Miller
Orville King
Wm Jenesa
Society
Groyvee 1
Otto Sehmidt
Ewalt
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin
Eldon McKown
Monroe
Elmwood, Ll
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
Dinos
D. H. Johnson
General Insurance Notary Public Office
Palace Theater
Jon Hall
Esther Willams
Victor Mater
Walter Pidgeon
David Shan Millon
Dennis Ckeefe
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