Brimfield Notes and Advertisers in The Files
The issue lists Brimfield firms advertising including Hindle Kellogg Mastin McCabe Simons Hayward Robinson Caldwell Reed Wyman Phares Charleston Drysdale Gene & Son Herriott Day Shedman Fearn, Hayes & Cady Memler Duaning L. Cady and more. Farm sales and prices are recorded with crops and livestock, plus village projects, road work, oiling streets plans, and storms causing about $30,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggar
Brimfield
RK. Hindle
P. Kellogg Millinery
Exchange State Bank
W W. Mastin
E. D. McCabe
Robinson &Whalen
Chas. T. Simons
W. x. Hayward
Wm. Robinson
B. Caldwell
A. Reed
H. J. Wyman
J. H. Phares
Charleston Bros
Drysdale’s
Gene & Son
Herriott & Day
German & Shedman
F. Fearn
Hayes & Cady
Memler & Duaning
What Is American Industry in the Postwar Era
General Arnold praised the B 29 Superfortress as proof that American industry and free enterprise power global air warfare. He warned against government ownership plans for key industries, arguing freedom drives miracles and that postwar controls would end American industry and individual liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Arnold
Washington
End of the Road for Higher Taxes on Industry
The U S News argues current tax laws deter production and investment as tax rates rise. It notes the treasury must fund debt and veterans and that further tax increases shift the burden to a broad majority, not a monetary minority. It urges recognizing government simply as a tax collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.8 News
Yne
Snds
Treasury
Veteraa
Mamtaly
Thia
Santa Claus
Narrow escape as man buried in dirt at Rim Wood
Linton Fordice digging a ditch beside Harold Sheasler’s Rim wood home was nearly buried when loose dirt caved in. Neighbors and workmen rescued him. he suffered a broken collarbone and was taken to a Peoria hospital. He returned home for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Fordice
Harold Sheasler
Rimwood
Aisa
Peoria
Memler’s Home Store Meat Specials and Village Awards
At Memler's The Home Store meat specials include Plate boating beef. The village appropriation ordinance set a total of 580000. Roy B. Roberts served as village president with H. B. Bowman as village clerk. Miss Berta Slocum marked her fourth birthday on the Fourth of July at her grandparents' home. Mr and Mrs D.G. Shirley or Aled were guests here. Mr and Mrs Pal Clark, and two children, arrived in Barrington Tuesday to visit Br and Mrs J. A. Clark. They travel by car with an al trailer and complete camp equipment, planning a summer of sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew Congregational
Brimfield
Roy B. Roberts
H. B. Bowman
Berta Slocum
Geo. LaPoulett
D.G. Shirley
Aled
Pal Clark
Barrington
Mra
J. A.clark
Local Residents Mention Visits and Hospital Observation
Laura items Edith Emery was taken to Elim Haven hospital for observation. Mrs Mary Miller of East Peoria stays with her daughter Mra Ed Kalb. Marianne Clinch of Elmwood visited her sister Mrs George Moore. Joyce Burgess of Williamsfield visited aunt Mra Paul Burgers. Kenneth Brown of Stanolind Pipe Line Co. spent Sunday with his father and Mra Gee Brown. A Laura group attended the funeral of Mrs Noah Fucker s at Williamsfield Church last Wednesday. Mra Bud Mangum and Mra Ralph Purcell of Peoria were supper guests of Mra Russell Purcell and children. Mr and Mra Gustafson and son of Minneapolis were supper guests of the Nobert Smyth family. Miss Ilene Miller and Joyce Smith of Keuria spent the 4th of July with former parents Mr and Mrs Tom Maler. Pvt Paul Noland Jr. enjoyed a furlough with home folks, visited his brother Albert Friday and Saturday, Albert returning home with him Sunday. The Laura Gbureh group attended services at the Mimore Charco Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J. A Kellogg, William and Gertrude Kellogg, Mr and Mrs Walter Schmidt, Mrs Walt Minor and Mrs Jennie Barrett and others were present. Walter Schmidt and family sang a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Noland, Jr
Iis
Albert
UD. Ofl
Laura Gbureh
Mimore Charco
A Kellogg
William and
Gertrude
Air
Walter Schmidt
Walt Minor
Jennie Barrett
A Due
Gertrude Keilogg
Local Social Notes From French Grove and Surroundings
Friday visits and weekend gatherings feature Ruth and Jennie Andrews of Edwards, visits to the McClellan home, calls by Nichols and Marcella from Chicago, and families dining with Corporal Warner Penn. Nearby travels include Seattle visitors predating a Elgin grand tour, picnics on the Willadson lawn, and vacations by Robah and Anna Oakes with relatives in Assumption and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missea Ruth and
Jennie Andrews of
Edwards
C. L. McClellan
Robah Oakes
Chicago
Anna Oakes
Bloomington
Chapman
Assumption
St. Louis
Shane Reunion at West Park Elmwood
The Shasee reunion will be held on July 16 at West Park in Elmwood. A basket dinner is planned for 12 39 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Elmwood
Honor Board Names Sought From Parents
W F Harding urges parents of all boys who entered service from July 1 1943 to now to submit the boy's name and enlistment date for inclusion on the local Honor Board. Immediate submission is requested to keep the lists up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Harding
Grounding of Richard Harding Davis near Vancouver Island
Coast guard hearings convict three of four Liberty ship officers of negligence after Richard Harding Davis ran aground at high tide. The ship was freed by tugs and reefed to port under power with no major damage. Master and mates suspended for one month plus nine months probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Vancouver Island
Coast Guard
Mane
Charles Catton
Ics
Old Settlers Meeting Promises Picnic Event
The Old Settlers announce a gathering on Monday July 17 at 8:00 at Johnson Archor Soe. The notice invites attendees to the picnic and urges everyone to be present for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Archor Soe
Eversione
Pilot Owen Payne Killed In India Air Crash 1944
Owen Payne born March 15 1915 in Chicago moved in childhood to Brimfield and Dunlap Illinois. He graduated Dunlap High School class of 1934 and later joined the Army Air Corps flying from Lubboch Texas to India where he perished in a plane crash June 22 1944 while serving overseas. The family expected his return on furlough at the start of October prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Army
Army Air Corps
Lubboch Army Flying School
Lubboch
Texas
India
Edith Collister Funeral Service Held at St Pauls
Edith P Collister widow of Herbert L Bbster died Sunday July 2 at Methoust hospital. Funeral held July 5 at St Pauls Episcopal Church officiated by Bishop William L Masex. Interment in Springdale Cemetery. Born Edith Girvin in Brimfield she was daughter of James and Kittie Guirven Aten. Survived by brother Waiter and sister Godie, long-time Brimfield residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith P. Collister
Alexana St. Peoria
Herbert L. Bbster
Methoust Hospital
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
William L.masex
Inter
Springdale Cemetery
Mra Collister
Brimfield
Edith Girvin
James
Kittie Aten Guirven
Waiter
Godie
Farry dies. longtime farmer near Monica
John Farry, who farmed near Monica for many years before retiring, died Thursday at his sister Dora Finnegan’s home in Peoria. Born in Memphis Missouri to Michael and Dorothy Curran Farry, he never married. Surviving are his sister and three brothers, with funeral services held at Cluskey Mortuary and St. Mary's Cathedral, interment at Calvary Cemetery Brimfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Farry
Monica
Ire Dora
Finnegan
N. Perry
Peoria
Michael and
Dorothy Curran Farry
Memphis
Mr Farry
St. Mary's Cathedral
Mre Fionegan
William Farry Peoria
Edward Larry
Yakima Wash
Cluskey Mortuary
North
Madison Ave
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Murray V. Bass
Calvary Cemetery
Brimheld
Rado Catton Buried in Calvary Cemetery
The body of Rado Catton was brought to Brimfield from Chicago on Wednesday and burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rado Catton
Brimfield
Chicago
Calvary Cemetery
State of Illinois Notice of Letting for Section Maintenance
Sealed proposals will be received in the Village Clerk office until 5 30 P M July 25 1964 for furnishing materials for Section Maintenance 1944 Parts 1 10 in Bumfield Municipality Proposals on forms from the Village Clerk enclosed in an envelope Material Proposal Section Maintenance 1944 The right to reject proposals and waive technicalities is reserved A bond is not required Due by July 11 1944 Village Clerk H B Bowman BY ORA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maint
Art+ St
Bumfield
Birthday Dinner Honors Roy Cecil at Home
A Sunday gathering at Roy Cecil's home celebrated his birthday with fried chicken. Present were his mother A Cecil Walter Rayfield Catherine Cecil Andrew Cecil Patricia Nancy Nadine Keith Cecil Nyal and other relatives. Harold Cecil M M 1c marked his birthday elsewhere May 7. Nearby guests included Ross Porter Joyce Dennis Jerry Heinz. Roy enjoyed the day very much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cecil
O. Roy
Hi Mother
A. Cecil
Walter Rayfield
Cathrine Cecil
Andréw Cecil
Patricia Nancy
Nadine
Keith Cecil
Nyal
Fawil
Harold Cecil M. M
Bawai
Ross Porter
Joyce
Dennis
Jerry Heinz
M. M.M
Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daniel Lucas
Edward and
Lan McClellan
P.F Bourgoin
Marble Works
James R. Drysdale
Farmers Elevator Company
James A Mose
P.M. Lynch
Lewis
Lt. Cady
W. Wecka
Joan Kingdon
J. W Rusk
Butte
Pat Huey
Lester Rusk
James Harker
M. R. Clark
John Bitner
Cliiff Blundy
Jubilee
J. C. Bryson
Humboldt
Memler
Laura
Edith Emery
Elim Haven Hospital
Elmwood Suray
Mary Miller
East Peoria
Mra Ed Kalb
Marianne Clinch
George Moore
Joyce Burgess
Williamsfield
Mra Paul Burgers
Kenneth Brown
Stanolind Pipe Line Co
Fother
Mra Gee Brown
Noah Fuckers
Waliamsfield Church
Bud Mangum
Ralph Purcell
Russell Purcell
Mra Gustafson
Mionapulis
Mion
Nobert Smyth Samur
Mias Ilene Miller
Joyce Smith
Eeuria
Fom Maler
Robah Kellogg
Chiea
Paul Staffer
England
G. L. McClellad
Mra Blank
Mrs Davis
Williamsfield Money
Fred Nichols
Marcella Af Chiago
Ud. L. Oakes
S. A Hellogg
PFC
John Nelson
Caro Garson Colorado
Arvid Rambo
Oretha Corum
Martins
Maude Kelly
Gorge Martzluf
Giles
Robert Penn
Warner Penn
Katherine Jean Harris
Hhas
Hubert Oakes
Johnnie
Pred
Jim Wubbena
Seattle
Mrs . L. Oakes
Elgin
George Martzius
Mra Willadson
Shane
Old Settlers Meeting
Owen Payne
Edith Collister
John Farry
Illinois
H.B Bowman
R. B. Roberts
Brimfieta
JE. Welsh
Brimficia
Frederick V. Arber
Arber Johnson
Attorneys AT Law
Central National Bank
Luskey Mortuary Co
Madison St
Gohnnon
BrimGerd
Illinoia
Oves
DR. WH. Hearing
Yates City
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Oscar M. Harding
Qakidill Ilinois
Nat’nal Realty
Reppert
Vecatur
Indiana
Fuey
Palace Theater
The
Purple Heart
Private Hargrove
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