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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
8
Visiting team wins 8-6 early lead before a 33-11 first half burst. Elmwood turnover and missed shots widen the gap as the second half fast breaks push the final to 42-20. Our juniors lose 28-23 in curtain raiser with Monmouth next at home February 4.
The Peoria county American Legion group met Wednesday in Brimfield hosted by Brimfield Post. Navy night featured a program led by Robert Kavanaugh, Eugene Kavanaugh, Harry Kavanaugh, and Emil Schlipf of Peoria. County Judge Vonached was principal speaker, with County Commander Frank Shrier of Peoria presiding.
CB and QO officials announce a revised timetable reversing next Sunday's routes. Northbound mail departs Brimfield in the afternoon while southbound mail leaves in the morning. The morning train from Buda leaves 8 55 am, reaches here about 10 10 and Peoria at 1 am. The afternoon train from Peoria leaves 2 10 pm, reaches Yates City 3 07 pm, and arrives here about 3 30 pm.
The share the work movement seeks to curb unemployment by shorter schedules and wider worker distribution. It envisions more purchases of goods and services, boosts public morale, and reduces job insecurity though some industries may face disruption.
James W. Zink age 78 died at his home in Mt. Pleasant Iowa January 1 after a life spent near Hi Isboro Ohio and later Illinois and Iowa He was survived by his widow Samantha Whetsel and six children with two sons dying in infancy The family includes Charles Dunlap Clifford Lacra Rham Philip and Harry along with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral services were held privately at the Mt Pleasant home with burial at Elmwood Cemetery later that day The Rev R V Pike led prayers and the singing of Sometime Well Understand and We Are Going Down the Valley
A plan to add ethyl alcohol to 41 gasoline from agricultural sources is pitched as a farm relief measure. It aims to use wheat and corn surpluses to boost incomes, modeled after Germany and several countries with 3 to 25 percent alcohol in gasoline. The proposal gained support at a Gridiew meeting of 1500 farmers and business leaders.
The piece argues that war debts, unlike private loans, have become political footballs. It asserts France faced a political decision not to pay, despite strong credit, while Italy and England paid promptly. It calls for a neutral business commission to resolve the issue free from political influence.
Fragmentary verse urges adaptability and effort in life. It compares roles from highway to trail and from nun to star, asserting success is not by size but by doing. The text reads like motivational wordplay with surreal, playful imagery.
Residents attend Farm Bureau gathering in Peoria with W M Carter, E Carter, Kirtleys, McGellan, Caster, Oakes, Kellogg, Reed and Moore among attendees. Dan McCoy and Dan Kellogg serve in local roles. Mrs Reed and Mrs Carter sang in the Home Bureau choir during the program. Dan is newly elected Mull brook Township director.
Laura Items Mra Frank Riel and Mrs Lara Mortis spent Wednesday night with relatives in Peoria. Several families and individuals from Peoria, De Long, Monica, Brimfield and Elmwood attended gatherings, dinners, and sports events. The Millbrook Grange held initiation of officers with George Moore as Master and numerous officers named.
Frederick Heinze and family mourn the death of Marcella Heinze 28 at home in Kickapoo after a long illness. She leaves parents two brothers and two sisters, with funeral services held at home and St Mary’s Church Kickapoo, officiated by Father Jai Kleinsorg.
Peoria county home makers plan to attend Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois from January 5 to 8. Attendees include Mrs Chas Cameron Mrs George Viehe Mrs John Morris Mrs Floyd Seltzer and others with advisory council members in charge. The Illinois Agricultural Association convention runs in Peoria with notable speakers and programs. participation urged.
Oak Hill notes report visits and family gatherings in the area with mentions of Hartleys Kirkman Coon Harding and Shoff families along with Peoria trips and a oyster stew. The Associated Press survey lists ten biggest stories of 1932 led by the Lindbergh kidnapping and Roosevelt's election followed by major events worldwide.
MONICA area residents and guests share weekend visits and illnesses. Mrs Belson and Betty Lou return from Provo after visiting Art Randall's father while Cecil Mitchell and others fall ill. A feature on changing the universe to suit needs appears in The American Weekly.
In Elsiwood the Men from the All Church Club vote to skip January and join the Stark County Christian Men’s Club banquet in Wyoming on Friday January 20. Over 600 men expected with Dr Albert Palmer of Chicago Theological Seminary as speaker. Also the second card party by the C D A set for January 26 with lunch and cards priced fifteen cents.
Township collector Irving Bragg has been notified that Brimfield tax books will be ready the last of the week and available to take taxes at the harness shop as usual.
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