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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
The W R C organizes a July Fourth celebration at the school park with a noon basket dinner, a 2:30 program by Rev Schleef and local speakers, plus games, races, and contests for all ages. Prizes include baby, wheel, and relay events. Boy Scouts demo, ice cream for sale, and general welcome to all.
A church notice outlines a young men Sunday school class led by Mr Harris starting in a week with the topic Practical problems of life today. Morning services at 11 and 7:45 discuss Freedom and The Way into Life's Values. A discussion at 6 covers Jesus healing, disciples healing, Christian Science, and related questions.
I have arranged with Dr J C Murdoch of 629 Jefferson Building Peoria to handle my practice during my absence. Telephone Mar 1006 for appointment with Dr T J Folev.
Peoria County voters are told George Starch seeks the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court. The candidate notes 30 years in Peoria, prior posts with the Postal Telegraph Cable Co and Ed Howe & Co, ten years as a deputy in the Clerk's office, service in the army until 1919, and pledges to apply his experience to the office. He asks for voter support in the September 15 1920 primary.
The M E Church notes report 75 attendees at the Missionary Meeting hosted by Mrs Alice Catton with Little Light Bearers delivering most of the program praised as the best yet. Attendees also mentioned the Epworth League convention in Normal Illinois and upcoming patriotic community sing led by Roger Pacey. The Junior League meets next Sunday and local scouts are recruiting. National Camp Fire Day included a schoolyard picnic and games. Lectures by Miss Elliott on First Aid and Bandaging were noted as highly valuable with an invitation for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls to attend sessions at the high school.
The Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 11 a.m. The sermon topic is Be Merciful as Your Father also is merciful, based on Luke 6 36 to 42. Bible school meets Thursday at 9 30 a.m. and the Confirmation Class at 7 30 p.m.
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