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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
A compact record of agricultural prices and local happenings, including crops like corn oats and wheat with varied tonnage per acre, occasional market figures, and dated notes from 1890 and 1930. It mentions Sam Moore’s country fetch, a charity program by Sherman and Hirano, picnics, B Y P A services, moving household goods, and a heat record on a 12 year high.
The Brimfield 4-H club met at Dr Edwards home on Monday night July 15. The group approved a picnic at Lake Storey on August 14, heard Clark Edwards report on his 4-H camp stay, then played games and adjourned after refreshments. Barlow Pacey, Reporter.
A village notice announces strict prohibition on any contractors or machinery with cleats or jugs on oiled streets. The rule is to be enforced by the Village Board, underscoring strict compliance requirements.
Brimfield enforces speed limits villagewide under the local ordinance. No street exceeds 25 miles per hour as the enforceable limit.
Farm Bureau News reports that studies at the State College of Agriculture in Illinois urge longer leases, renewal notices, tenant reimbursements for unexhausted improvements, rent adjustments to price levels and soil conservation needs, plus landlord tenant dialogue. Circular 503 offers sample leases and father son agreement tips, available free at the Farm Bureau Office in Peoria.
The Board of Education of School District No 157 Peoria County Illinois will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year July 1 1940 to June 30 1941 at Brimfield High School Brimfield Illinois from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on July 31 1940. The budget and ordinance are on file in the secretary C M Travias office and open for public inspection Ruth Carson assists her grandmother Mrs Neil Harty at Mt Pleasant Iowa.
Social notes list multiple visits and callers in Galva, Peoria, Weorta, and surrounding areas. Names include Kuntz, Wycoff, Kemper, Brooks, Beamer, Emery, Lorance, Della Wycoff, Grieder, Kneer, Mooica, McDonna, Reese Jones, Seils, Freoa Jones, Kuntz, Dan Kuntz, Cubs Giants outing, Pursell family, Burgesa family, Fred and William Jones, Frank Jones, Moore, Oak Hill, Whittaker, Chichester, Sadie Miller, and others. Events mention hospital discharge, illness in Iowa, and a Chicago double header attendance.
Mrs Verne Shaffer and Detta Lou spent the week with cousins Mr and Mrs Harold Gelvin. George Reed Edith from Keokuk visited relatives including A KR Moore family. Oakes and others shared meals with Dororthy Kellogg and attended church class pot luck. Mrs Jeas Peve ill and hospitalized. Improvement Society met at Monella Carters home with Lucie McClellan leading a patriotic roll call.
Mr and Mrs Earl Hasselbacher hosted a Sunday dinner with many relatives including Ray Savage Velma Dale Lyle Thurman Merle Savage of Yates City John Hasselbacher Laurence of Hanna City and Utterbacks of Galesburg. Roland LaFollotte and Patty of Elmwood attended. A cake and ice cream were served at four in the afternoon for Delmar Masselbacher’s sixth birthday.
The Hatch Act of 1939 dealing with federal funds payroll workers faced gaps. Senator Batchar of New Mexico proposed a coverage bill, which passed the Senate but stalled in the House Judiciary Committee before ultimately advancing to the floor. The bill limited political committee spending to 3 million dollars per year, averaging about six cents per vote in a hypothetical 50 million vote 1940 election.
The July meeting of the Swee Club was held on the D H Johnson lawn with a pot luck supper for members and their families. The August meeting is planned at the same place on August 20 with a special program and a goal of hundred percent attendance.
Mrs. John Schutz and daughter Betty visit Pulaski relatives while George Cromwell Ashman III arrives Wednesday July 17 at Methodist hospital. Parents are Mr and Mrs George G Ashman of Peoria. He is the first grandson of Dr George C Ashman and Charlotte Slocum Ashman. Frank W Noteke and Eileen return from Burlington and Milter Iowa trip with Matel Notke and daughter Luelis joining for a few days.
County 4 H Achievement Day will be held Tuesday July 23 at Norwood School on Farmtegtom rosa. Morning judging contests precede a 1 30 p m dress revue with musical numbers readings and a skit. Revue judged by Margery Garkecas and Stella Olive. Clothing and mood exhibits judged Monday July 22 at the same place. Bus tour to Joliet and Brookfield Zoo scheduled for Wednesday July 24. contact Home Bureau office to reserve.
Twin boys born Sunday July 14 to Mr and Mrs John Powers bring joy to Brimfield. Parents Jackie and Normalee Powers will care for newborn brothers Robert and Richard with pride and anticipation.
The Shane reunion will be held at Judlee College on Sunday July 7. Dinner at 12:00 CST will be the main event and all descendants of Hiram Shane are urged to arrive early to join the crowd.
Eva M Hockenbury born in Plattsmouth Nebraska March 4 18 2 died July 9 MH0 aged 68 years 5 months 5 days married July 7 189% to Chas Moss who died December 9 1932 two children Gladys Muriel died at age five and Kavi E who survives one sister Mrs Herman Grigeres survives with many relatives taught in rural schools active in Mesiodiat church school Royal Neighbors Arachnid Camp 203 obituary notes she was a devoted mother and neighbor funeral services were at Yokusee Funeral Home and Brimfield cemetery pallbearers Rudolph Savage Rolland Griggs Bernard Fuchs Harold Burt John Bragg and Robert Bragg
Brimfield 4-H club held achievement day at Mrs Jaluis Shaw's home. President Margaret Ann Maher led business and planned a July 21 Lake Storey picnic for 4 H girls and parents. Activities included talks on accessories, a salad demo, quick bread judging, 4-H comparisons, readings, a duet, an accordion solo, and a fashion show with garments made by the girls. Ice cream and lemonade served to 14 members and 30 mothers and friends. thanks to Mrs Lorents and Wre Scofield for instruction.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hall come back to their Beorla home after a trip that included visits in Galesburg Barling and Davenport.
On Sunday July 14 a Blundy family gathering took place at Mr and Mrs Edward Nelson's home. Attendees included the Wagner Pacey Bragg and Ganson families with guests from Peoria and California. Out of town visitors featured Edith Reed and others from Hookuk Iowa and Laura.
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