03 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
1
Dr Knapp opened his new office building to a crowded scene Sunday as residents and visitors toured the facility. The village hosted a second band concert Saturday evening and note of interest includes the M W A celebration offering warm meals for 25c at the park and the high school library open Thursday afternoons with Zula Strain as librarian.
A Fourth of July reflection on American independence from foreign domination and domestic coercion. The speaker argues the United States must preserve liberty even in hard times and warns against sacrificing freedom for false security, noting the founders’ choice to pursue liberty.
Brimfield will host the 1947 Peoria district softball tournament with games scheduled July 11 to 14 at various sites. The event features teams such as Hiram Walker's Family Service Keystone Holmes Hybrids Clippers Western Tap Ideal Feed Roszell's Shamfield Modell Paint Feitches Shee and others with a finals schedule ending in late afternoon championship play.
Misa Margaretta Short daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Short and Alred Kirchgessner son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kirchgessner wed on Saturday May 31 at St Philomenas Peoria. Rev Schwarz officiated. The bride wore sky blue gown with fitted bodice and full skirt, a shoulder veil and carried gladioli with pink roses.
Residents from Fairfield and Peoria area visit relatives in Kewanee Elmwood and Whither California. A wedding party in Peoria featured Mrs Alexandra Mashd and others with gardenias and a reception at 2317 Hudson. Travel and family news include Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and visits to LaFayette Tulsa and Ganton areas.
The Old Settler's Picnic is planned for August 21 with a full committee of chairmen listed. Members include Retertainment Henrietta Mewler Contesta and others covering speaker, concessions, finance, and more. Citizens are urged to contribute funds and volunteer to ensure a successful homecoming event.
Frances Carolyn Pacey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lelacgh Pacey and Ralph Krey son of Mr and Mrs John Krey were married Thursday evening at the home of Reverend Harvey Young in Chillicothe. The service was read by Reverend Young with Misa Jane Pacey and Henry DeBord as attendants. The couple will reside in Monica after a trip to Texas.
Notice that on Saturday July 12 1947 an election will be held at the Village Hall Brimfield to elect a Board of Education for Community Consolidated District 307 including a President and six Members.
The Welcome Inn will close for vacation from Monday July 7 to Sunday July 44. George DeWalt and family visited the Sollenberger household in Newville Pennsylvania. Jimmie Reinhart, a dog named Queenie and other details appear in a stray or missing context. The Polle opening at 1 PM and closing at 7 PM are noted with odd DST references. Date line 1917.
Funeral services for Nellie Grahan Harty were conducted at St Josephs Church Brimfield with Rev Thomas Harrison and Rev Gibert Watters officiating She was born August 3 1870 near Brimfield the last of seven children of Thomas and Bridget Crahan She married John Harty in 1895 and had four children including John T Harty and daughters Fivelyn Marguerite and Viola Surviving relatives include grandchildren great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews The service followed by prayers and interment in Calvary cemetery marked by a large gathering of family and friends.
We express deep thanks to friends and neighbors for their support during the final days of our mother’s life. Your flowers cards calls and acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. Sincerely the families of John TF Harry Mra W Carnon Mrs A C Colgan Mra Robert Watters and families.
Friends from distant towns attended the funeral services for Nellie Grahan Harty. Names listed include Helene Colgan Catherine Kinsella Gaerte Stearra and Harry Sharp of Peoria. Mr and Mrs George Slater of Monmouth. Rev. Gribut Watters. Ora Reipe and family. Kathryn Brandmerey, Irene Richards, Ralph Ramey. Mr and Mrs Junior Duon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wagner and families of Mt. Pleasant Town.
The article notes that the three cent letter rate and other postage rates in effect on June 30, 1947, are continued on a permanent basis.
Posted notice states Poeatores will stay open all day Thursday May 3 and be closed Friday the Fourth. The store hours shift indicates a short holiday closure with a full day closed on the Fourth of July.
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