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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
1
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Regular preaching at 10 30 a.m. Henry Traub pastor. July meeting of the Woman's Missionary Association set for Thursday July 14 at 2 30 at Mrs H B Bowman home. Miss Florence Wyman and Mrs Carrie Arber lead programs.
It's all over. After five days of argument oratory and whoopee the Democrats of the country have placed in nomination two well known political figures, Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York and John Nance Garner of Texas who will make the run for the office of president and vice- president. We'll probably have a busy summer reading and listening to campaign literature and wondering just which of these teams will break the tape in November.
The Peoria Star notes a shift from centralized growth to strengthening smaller towns. Elmwood, Brimfield, Avon, Williamsfield and others report weekly band concerts, open air movies, and fairs. Brimfield promotes a free band concert and weekend shopping with a long‑running brass band, supported by local merchants and residents.
A Elmwood July demonstration sponsored by Peoria County Farm Bureau drew hundreds of families to West Park for a day of races and picnics. Albert Hayes opened with telegrams from IA A officials, Rev Milfore offered a county prayer, and C A Bruer of Pontiac urged farm cooperation to raise prices and curb public expenditures. The event closed with a bonfire as a communal finale.
The French Grove Improvement and Missionary Society meets at Mrs James Welsh home Thursday July 21 at 2 30 PM Mrs F M Oakes assists as hostess Mrs Harry Reed leads devotionals and Mrs C L McClellan reviews the book Roll call Patriotic Thoughts The Grove attendees joined Elmwood Fourth celebration Angus Moore won the wagon attendance prize.
Community members travel between Peoria and nearby towns for calls and visits. Mrs H Shepherd and family spend time with daughter in Birmingham Iowa while Ruth French recovers at home. A large Fourth of July gathering occurs at Elmwood with locals and visitors enjoying a picnic and program.
Miss Mary Cooley and Everett Collins of Binifield wed Thursday afternoon June 30 in Peoria at the home of Reva Muons with only close relatives present. The groom, youngest son of Charles Collins, plans to move to Long Beach California where Everett is stationed, after two weeks, as well wishers extend greetings.
Elizabeth Johnson graduates from the University of Colorado with a BA in Arts and Sciences. She is inducted into Delta Zeta and elected secretary of Iota Sigma Pi, joins Hiking and Glee Clubs, and will teach Mathematics and Physics at Tolca High School this fall. Her parents Mr and Mrs D H Johnson attended the June 13 commencement with 558 other graduates.
Local residents visit families in Illinois and Wisconsin portended by summer plans. Agnes I Buatock travels to Hayward Wisconsin for a July camp season near Lake Superior while Ada Blakeway and companions return from Chicago. Shipping of 132 000 Home Companion 101 000 American 88 000 Collier’s Weekly to Galesburg reflects postage changes. Hog and cattle prices show modest gains aiding local farmers. Brimfield 4 H club tours projects with Fritz Luthy as president and Jaynard Forney secretary. A picnic at Glen Oak park includes Clark and Wilson families and University of Wisconsin students touring the west in a mod T Ford with limited funds. The travelers expect a California return in about a week with no major troubles reported.
An opinion piece argues the stock crash reveals true wealth in life. It celebrates preserved health, family love, faith, and character over material gains, urging spiritual emancipation and continued investment in philanthropy despite financial decline.
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