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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1935

Page

5

Lutheran Church Sunday Service and Sunday School

Lutheran church notes announce Sunday School at 10 a m and divine service at 10 30 led by Pastor Genry Traub with regular church activities.

Genry Traub

Methodist Church Sunday Worship And Sunday School

The Methodist Episcopal Church announces public worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Frank Hamiltons home Thursday January 17 at 2 00 o clock A committee will serve lunch Pastor Thomas Spencer extends a cordial welcome.

Frank Hamilton

St Josephs Church Mass Schedule and Notice

St Josephs Church offers Mass on Sunday January 13 at 10 00 and Williamafield Mass at 800. No Catechism classes Saturday. Father T C Harrison pastor.

Union Church Weekly Schedule and 1935 Meeting

The Union Church notes a 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship. The Boy Scouts meet Wednesday evening. choir practice Thursday at 7:30. The January Women’s Association meets January 10 at Mrs Henry Memler’s home. Hostesses include Mrs Homer Tucker and others. Annual Church Meeting and Supper January 16 at 7:00 with officer elections and a program. Dr EC Fisher, Peoria schools superintendent, will speak. R W Newell, Pastor.

Women's Association Henry Memler EC. Fisher Schoola Peoria Peori Fisher

Two traveling salesmen exchange a sharp street rebuke

Grey and Green recount a trying five minutes after Green reports an insult from Brown. Green laments the insult more than slammed doors or thrown samples, noting such offense is new to him in their years on the road.

Grey Green Brown Vancouver

Not Helpful School Talk Sparks Dad Dialogue

Two local kids discuss school and dislike of homework. One asks if the other’s father helps with night work. The retort says his father never went beyond the fourth grade and took seven years to reach that point, comparing to a four year old fixing a car. Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Humorous Snippets on Morals and City Life

A fragmentary musing touches on debt, coercion, and social labels. A speaker recalls lending two dollars and regret about later being touched for money repeatedly. The piece reflects on names, humor, and public behavior with a satirical edge about manners and civic duty.

Parrot joke and courtroom quips headline classic

A quip-styled snippet features a parrot, a judge, and a boastful prisoner. The parrot replies to Hello with Line's busy while a prisoner asserts the need for fitting penalty. A humorous exchange includes a wife on holiday and a punchline about cracked eggs.

Germ expert spotted as a clever financier

A speaker notes a man who thinks in millions but looks like a scientist. The observer identifies him as a germ expert, implying his real expertise may be scientific rather than financial. The remark contrasts wealth speak with clinical science, hinting at hidden talents or misperceptions.

Finnneler

Would you have me sing Tosti's Goodby before I go

A famous singer attends a party and, annoyed at not being asked to sing, offers to perform Tosti's Good-Bye. The host replies that there is no need to sing it, simply say it, as the party winds down late.

Tosti London

Second Best After Smoking Says the Doctor

A patient questions the doctor about the best path to health asking for the second best option after being advised to give up smoking. The exchange reflects humorous caution about self worth and advice in Stray Stories.

Footprints Echo in Senate Talk of Time's Footsteps

Senator Sorghum quips about footprints on time while noting worries over disclosures of past slips. The exchange frames a wider debate on memory and accountability in political life.

Senator Sorghum

Father and son exchange about an old laying hen

Dialogue reveals a boy paying three dollars for a seasoned hen, explaining he sought experience in a practical purchase. The exchange with his father highlights thrift and practical humor in a rural setting.

Catholic Daughters Meeting Schedule Notes

Directory entry notes The Catholic Daughters of America meet in the club room of the Community Building on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Mentions Sara Reed Regent and historian Nellie Carroll.

Sara Reed Neliie Carroll

Modern Woodmen Meet at Community Building

The M W A City No. 847 holds meetings in the club room of the Community Building every other Tuesday evening. Rudolph Savage serves as V C and H B Bowman as Clerk.

M.W. A. City No. 847 V. C Rudolph Savage H. B. Bowman

Royal Neighbors Camp No 203 meets twice monthly at Community Building

Royal Neighbors Camp No 203 meets on the first and third Wednesday afternoons in the club room at the Community Building. Oracle Eva Clark serves as Recorder with Carrie Arcer noted. Women's Relief Corps also mentioned.

Royal Neighbors Oracle Eva Clark Recorder Carrie Arcer Women’s Relief Corps

WRC Schedules Meetings for Dad's Fall Season

The WRC will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons each month to discuss Dad's fall season. Stella Kelley serves as president and Alma Ellis as secretary.

WRC Dad Presiden Stella Kelley Alma Ellis

Glasford, Elmwood, Chillicothe Basketball Schedule

Basketball schedule lists games for Glasford Elmwood Chillicothe and other teams. Dates range from November 27 through February 22 with venues specified as here or there. The list includes Dunlap Princeville Magnuon Yates City Gilson and Cuba on various dates.

Glasford Elmwood Chillicothe Dunlap Princeville Magnuon Yates City Gilson Cuba Dunilap

Banking Evolution by R S Hecht

R S Hecht argues banking has moved from private business to a profession through gradual evolutionary changes. He cautions against drastic laws, urging self reform, enhanced training, and heightened public service as bankers face future challenges and seek a respected leadership role.

R. S. Hecht American Bankers Association

National savings marks increase

The American Bankers Association reports for the year ending June 30, 1934 that total bank savings rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier, marking the first annual increase since 1930. Depositors number also grew from 39,262,442 to 39,562,174, with one account per 3.2 people, down from 2.3 persons per depositor four years prior.

New York American Bankers Association W. Espey Albig Banking Coutry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lutheran Church Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Spencer St Joseph’s Church Williamafield T. C. Harrison the Union Church Boy Scouts R. W. Newell Prin Diogenes Randy Elmwood Illinois Muy Catholic Daughters of America Hecht Kellogg’s Travis Grogery Were Tucker & McDonough Terraplane and Hudson Red Crown Kendall Oil McCartney’s Christian Science Monitor Cly H.o.cady & Son
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