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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
1
Elmwood hosted a mixed night with the varsity edging the visiting team 42 20 after leading 8 6 early in the first period. The home squad used the intermission to surge ahead as the second half scored 29 points while the opponents totaled 20.
The Peoria county American Legion held a meeting in Brimfield with Brimfield Post as host. A Navy night program was led by Robert Kavanaugh Eugene Kavanaugh Harry Kavanaugh and Emil Schlipf of Peoria. County Judge Vonached delivered the principal speech while County Commander Frank Shrier of Peoria presided.
A tentative CB QO notice says trains will reverse schedule next Sunday Jan 22. Northbound mail will depart Brimfield in the afternoon, southbound in the morning. The morning train leaves Buda at 8:55 am arriving here about 10:10 and reaching Pesha at Kam. The afternoon train departs Peoria at 2:10 pm and arrives Yates City at 3:07 pm then here about 3:30.
The share the work movement aims to spread available work among more workers, reduce unemployment during downturns, and add staff when business grows. It could boost purchases of essentials, lift public morale, and save millions from want, despite potential trouble and costs in some industries.
A Mt. Pleasant Iowa resident died at his home on January 1. He was born near Hi Isbero Ohio and moved after childhood to Illinois then Iowa. He married Samantha Whetsel in 1875 and lived on a farm east of Mt. Pleasant before moving to town. Survived by widow and six children, two sons died in infancy, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Private funeral held January 3 at home with songs by Prof G. and McLean and a later service at Elmwood Cemetery.
A plan to add ethyl alcohol to gasoline from agricultural products is explained to 1500 farmers and business leaders at Gridley. Supporters cite Germany and 13 other nations using alcohol blends and expect ethanol to absorb a portion of wheat and corn output. NBC will feature Beshers this week as backers fund a Washington push, while critics doubt cork barrel viability and seek budget balance through income levels.
The article argues that war debts have become political footballs rather than banking issues. It says France, Italy, and England vary in paying obligations and praises France for acting to preserve credit. It proposes a nonpartisan business commission to treat the debt problem on its merits and depoliticize settlement.
The passage riffs on choosing roles from bush to grass to crew, urging lively contribution. It encourages aiming for usefulness and presence, suggesting that success isn’t fixed by size but by purpose and continual effort.
Residents and relatives from Farm Bureau circles in Mullbrook Township gathered for the Peoria Farm Bureau meeting. Attendees included W. M. Carter, W. E. Carter, Erman Kirtley, C. L. McGellan and wives, Ralph and B. L. Caster, Frank Caster, S. A. Kellogg, and Dan McCoy among others. Dan McCoy was noted as newly elected director for Mull brook Township.
Laura Items Mra Frank Riel and Mrs Lara Mortis spent Wednesday night with relatives in Peoria. Mr and Mire James Kemer and Frank Kemper attended th services of Edward Schieder. A Peoria business caller Friday. Mr and Mrs George wire attended the Farm Bureau meeting in Peoria Saturday. Archie Smith and family of Toulon Clyde Smith and family and Everett Barrett dud family were sunday dinner guests at the H E Barrett. H B Reed and family and Mr and Mrs James Kemper called at the A T Steele home in De Long Sunday afternoon. Merle McKown and wife spent Sunday evening at the Raymond Jordan home. Miss Irma Arnold spent the week end with friends in Monica. Coritas Leisure attended the basket ball game in Brimfield Friday night. The local bridge club met at the home of Dana Jones Friday afternoon. James Kemper Alyward Rice Leslie Kelley and Wiley Reed attended the show in Elmwood Friday night. Mr and Mrs Fred Jones were Bronington visitors Monday. The Ladies Social Circle will serve a hot plate supper at the Church Thursday evening Jan 26 at 6 60 oclock. Mrs Joe Siggn and son Leland were supper guests at the Will Reed home Tuesday evening. Jim and Delia Wrycoff and Mrs Agoues Jacques called on Mrs W B Elliott near Center Prairie who was suffering with a broken hip Thursday afternoon. The Millbrook Grange held initiation of officers Tuesday evening the officers elected were Master George Moore Overseer etc Craven Chapin Dona Jones Lecture Leona McKown Steward Stanton Moore Assistant Steward Raymond Knees Lady Assistant Steward Jennas Stewart Treasurer Joe Duncan Secretary Mrs R Jordan Pomona Mildred Carter Ceres Pearl Rice Zelda Biederbeck Executive committee Fred Jones Reed Carter and Raymond Jordan.
A 1933 obituary from Kickapoo lists Heinz Stl and Mrs Frederick Heinze as parents of Marcella, age 28, who died after a long illness. Survived by siblings Walter of Peoria, Herbert, Bernice, Verna, and grandmother Heinze. Funeral at St Mary's Church with Father Jai Kleinorg officiating.
Peoria county home makers will attend Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois from January 5 to 8. Mrs Chas Cameron and Mrs Floyd Selzer lead the local council with plans to drive over for sessions. Illinois Agricultural Association holds annual convention in Peoria, featuring nationally known speakers and programs for all.
Oak Hill notes record the Hartleys and relatives attending their grandmother's funeral in Washington on Monday. Social items mention Mee and Mrs Carmichel hosting Will Kirkman and wife in Peoria, and Mrs Martha Coon visiting Emma Harding in Elmwood.
A string of local visits across Laura Monica Princeville and Brimfield includes Ed Kalb and Clara Berry visiting Monday and Friday respectively Leo LaMay staying with his mother over the weekend Earl Mitchell hosts at Monica while Jerry Witten moves a pool table to Charles La Rue’s pool room Saturday. Samplers report flu illness and sick residents as well as several short trips to friends and family. A feature asks Can Man Change The Universe To Suit His Needs with the first in a series in The American Weekly in Sunday's Chicago Herald and Examine.
Elsiwood hosts a joint church event as the Men’s All-Church Club cancels January meeting to accept Stark County Christian Men’s Club banquet invite in Wyoming on Friday January 20. Dr. Albert Palmer of Chicago Theological Seminary will speak. More than 600 are expected. Also, C D A card party set for January 26 with lunch and cards at 15 cents.
Township collector Irving Bragg is notified that Brimfield tax books will be ready the last of the week. Taxes may be paid at the harness shop as usual.
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