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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
1
An essay explains how plants manufacture food using raw materials from soil and air, driven by sunlight, while animals rely on preformed foods. It contrasts plant and animal nutrition, notes economic implications of plant versus animal diets, and enriches with a test about darkness effects on growing plants.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hart were conducted by Rev R W Newell at Johnson Funeral Parlors on a Wednesday afternoon. Her remains were sent to Rockville Missouri for interment beside husband and son. Born August 3 1845 near West Alexander Pennsylvania she taught school before losing sight. She married Isaac N Hart on November 25 1873 and lived on farms in Brimfield Kane and Missouri. Surviving are sister Mrs Elizabeth Purcell Pearis and brother Virgil McLB Can.
The local team built a 51 to 27 victory after a 13 12 first quarter against Chillente. Draven led the run with the Frenchmen as freshmen dominated 42 to 10. A Jan 13 game vs Princeville looms as a test to redeem themselves. The season’s closest margin so far was a 3 point win over Dunlap, with Kingman beating them 40 to 39.
Six years old Mary Lou Kingdon celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with a afternoon party at home. Guests included Gwyneth Dungan Joyce Ann Schelkopf Betty June George Savord Gerald Blundy Dale Willard Clark JoAnn Lois Mae Bud Kingdon Rolland Dale Catton Mildred Orrin Tucker Mildred John McDonough Jane Pacey Robert Nancybel Tucker Beversteey Jimmy Bud Christian Barbara June Jacqueline Riggs Bobbie Lois Norma Porter John Francis Bernice Kingdone Charlene Marcella and the celebrant.
Mrs Sadie McManus Wolschlag widow of Stephen Wolschlag died at her Peoria home Monday afternoon January. Born near Brimfield she was a daughter of Bernary and Sarah Mc Manus She married Stephen Wolschlag in 1912 and lived in Peoria about twenty years Her husband died in 1914 One brother John McManus survives Funeral services were held Thursday at 9:00 am in St Mark's church by Msgr J J Burke with burial in St Mary's cemetery.
Brimfield Post of the American Legion will host the County Legion meeting next Wednesday January 18 in their club room at the Community Building. Peoria Post No 18 furnishes the entertainment for the evening.
The poem urges self examination before blaming others noting human flaws in all, from short to tall, and the value of balancing scales. It emphasizes personal accountability and invites readers to walk around themselves rather than judge others.
French Grove and Elmwood snippets note visitors and travels. Peoria calls by Mr and Mrs H L Oakes, Galenburg calls by Mr and Mrs W E Carter with cattle and hogs shipped to Chicago. Florida bound relatives of Carter and Gooding families. Rev David Barclay returns home from Elmwood after funeral service in Savannah. French Grove Improvement and Missionary Society meets January 19 with Mrs Fairy Carter and Mrs Leila Bodinus as officers. program includes devotion by Mrs Luella McClellan book review by Miss Robab Oakes roll call and favorite scripture verse. annual election of officers.
Laura items show Sunday dinner guests at Mr Nellie King in Princeville. Local calls include B E Reed and James Kemper visiting De Long. The French Grove Home Bureau met at Mrs Viola Adams and Mrs Ralph Carter home with a potluck lunch and a lesson on Wall Decorations. A youth group joined skating at Pantime Skating Rink. Theatre visit actors and families attended in Galesburg. A baby girl born January 5 to Mr and Mrs Cecil Stargel. Funeral services for Freda Arbes held in Brimfield. Galesburg callers included W A Smith and Miss Barbara.
Monica News reports Mr and Mrs Cecil Huggins and daughter Helen visiting Mrs Berry Hillard and Mr Hillard in Peoria recovering from a recent operation. Several households and relatives are listed visiting, travels to Peoria, Brimfield, Roanoke, and Galesburg. The Laura Grange plans installation of officers Tuesday.
Oak Hill residents and relatives filled weekends with visits across Illinois. Mr and Mrs Lester Hartley and Clifford Mier joined Mrs Hartley’s mother in Chicago, Leo LaMay of Laura visited family, and Art Randall spent Saturday in Peoria. Neighbors and kin including Roy and Mrs Bane, Walter and family in Pittsburg, and Vivian Conover traveled to Wyoming. Charles LaRue moved the Phillips 66 gas station and opened near Dad Randall’s pool hall. Maynard Duffy recuperated at Ft. Madison hospital after surgery. Fred Aptrim’s health improved, and Bob Coulter and Bliss Lindsey survived a car rollover with broken ribs.
Obituary honors Fred Arber a longtime Brimfield businessman, baker, and hardware owner who died January 3 1933 at age 79. He served on local boards, promoted blind pensions, and was active in civic and church life, leaving a widow two children four grandchildren and many friends. Memorial services were held with Rev R A Garria and Rev R W Newell officiating.
On Sunday January 1, 1933, the 59th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Savage was observed. The day was spent quietly at the home of their son Lewis Savage where they were joined for dinner.
The CD of A. holds a social evening after a short business session on January 12 at 00 o'clock. members bring sandwiches. The Cy D of A hosts a public card party January 20 with lunch and cards for 15 cents. Arnholt Camps No 203 Royal Neighbors of America installs officers January 18 at 2:00 p m. all officers urged to attend or notify the Oracle by Tuesday noon.
The Woman's Society of the Union Church will meet on Thursday January 12 at the parsonage. Program leaders are Mrs R W Newell and Mrs S H Nethirk.
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