Brimfield Girls Kitten Ball Team Goes Abroad Tonight
The Brimfield girls kitten ball team travels to Princeville for their first out of town game while a match with Tonton is set for next Thursday. Team roster includes Barbara Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Bernice Bragg Margaret Purcell Bernice Purcell Margaret Bowman Ruth Mendenhall Henrietta Memler Helen Clark Susan Sollenberger and manager Ethel Memler.
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Brimfield
Princeville
Tonton
Barbara
Elizabeth Johnson
Bernice
Ruch Bragg
Margaret
Bernice Purcell
Margaret Bowman
Ruth Mendenhall
Henrietta Memler
Helen Clark
Susan Sollenberger
Ethel Memler
Bus to World’s Fair Leaves Aug 2 from Brimfica
Limited seats remain on the Eagice bus departing Brimfica at 4:30 PM next Wednesday August 2 for a day at the World’s Fair. Reserve now to secure a seat.
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Eagice
Brimfica
War on weeds in our town a call to clean up yards
A columnist urges residents to improve curb appeal by mowing streetside weeds and painting houses. They note many yards are overgrown with pollen laden weeds harming health and city beauty. A town wide weed cleanup is proposed ahead of the picnic.
Government costs rise amid tax burdens and waste
The text argues that through 1860 to the present, per capita government costs have climbed, with taxes rising from 16 to 28 percent of incomes by 1931. It criticizes duplicative bureaus, tax exempt ventures, and government competition with private livelihoods, warning retrenchment is needed to avoid a tax crisis.
World’s Fair Crowds Find Restful Spots
Crowds at A Century of Progress in Chicago rest on benches around the grounds. Visitors stroll along the lagoon with the Ball of Science and the Sky Ride visible in the background.
Oak Hill News Social Notes and Family Visits
Miss Margaret McCoy hosted a party of Peoria friends on Thursday night. Mr. Earl Nixon and Harold joined a Sunday visit in Peoria at son Hugh’s home. Lula Carrol and her Peoria daughter weekend with Oscar Harding’s family. Barley Dickson birthday gathering at Harlan Snyder’s home. Jay McCoy and wife welcome a daughter born Thursday morning named Helen Marie. Rose Smith of Peoria visiting Brock Imler family and plans to move to California with brother Ray Hutchenson.
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Margaret McCoy
Peoria
Earl Nixon
Harold
Hugh
Lula Carrol
Oscar Harding
Barley Dickson
Harlan Snyder
Jay McCoy
Will .O
Helen Marie
Rose Smith
Brock Imler
Ray Hutchenson
California
Illinois towns share gasoline tax under new law
An Illinois Municipal League estimate shows Brimfield to receive 81933 dollars from the gasoline tax after House Bill No 453 passage. Elmwood would get 1726.66, Farmington 3364.33, and Williamsfield 653.33, with allocations based on population for street upkeep.
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Illinois Municipal League
Illinois Municipal Review
Brimfield
Elmwood
Farmington
Williamsfield
Merchants Council to Challenge Illinois Tax Laws
The Council of Illinois Merchants hires Judge Jesse J. Brown Roscoe Forth and I H Streeper to prepare a court challenge to the Illinois Two Per Cent Retail Merchants Occupational Tax and notes prior defeats of income tax and three per cent sales tax laws. They plan action before August 15. The group also announces officers including President Irving Winter and Secretary Treasurer Leo H Brant of Alton firms.
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The
Council of Illinois Merchants Today
Jesse J. Brown
Roscoe Forth
I. H. Streeper
Illinois
Brown
Supreme Court
Community Social Roundup at French Grove
A Wednesday through Friday of neighborly visits and gatherings in French Grove. Local families including the Carters, Welches, Pursells, Moores, Kelloggs, and Webbenas hosted and visited relatives and friends from nearby towns. The July Improve ment and Missionary meeting took place at Lydia Pursell’s home with reports on Presbyterian mission work and neighborhood guests noted.
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Lydia Pursell
Susa Welsh
Florence Reed
Amy Moore
Fairy Carter
Luella McClellan
Presbyterian
Clara Reed
Flo Snyder
Kingdon
McClellan
Wilberta Moore
Local visits and mishap noted in community column
Mrs H H Aten visited with three children and relatives from Princeville and Peoria joined Thursday gathering with Mrs Roy Bane. Ed Schulthes suffered a painful fall when a hay rack broke and a splinter pierced his eye. The American Weekly and Chicago Verala Examiner ads are mentioned for next issues.
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H. H. Aten
Don Burley
Princeville
Mary Rogers
Peoria
Roy Bane
Ed. Schulthes
Ling Nevel
Love
China Sea
Chicago Verala
Examiner
Local Social Notes From Canton Area Gatherings
A string of social visits and family events fills Canton and nearby towns. Visitors include Mrs Mae Reed at H E Reed's home and Miss Violet Stewart from Peoria staying with the Lynn Nightingale family. Hogs and cattle shipped to Chicago by John Whittaker and son. Local folks attend church events and family reunions, with multiple calls to Reed and related households. A surprise marriage announcement notes Velma Kneer’s wedding to Ben Davis of Peoria on April 24, 1933.
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Mae Reed
H. E Reed
Violet Stewart
Peoria
Lynn Nightingale
John Whittaker and Son
Chicago
Velma Kneer
Ben Kneer
Ben Davis
Friendly Cl of the Union Church Meets at Porter Home
The next meeting at the Friendly Circle of the Union Church will be at Mrs. Ira Porter’s home on Friday August 4. Mrs. Joe McCartney and daughters Maxine and Beatrice spent several days last week in Galesburg visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborn.
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Friendly Cl. of the Union Church
Ira Porter
Joe McCartney
Maxine
Beatrice
Galesburg
Henry Osborn
Old Settlers Reunion Plans For Brimfield Event
Brimfield organizes August 17 reunion for former residents and descendants with concerts contests and amusements. Alumni picnic closes the day and invites include former teachers. First formal commencement noted as 1896 by G. W. Pettit with invitation extended to earlier attendees.
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Brimfield
G. W. Pettit
Old Settlers Committees Appointed at Community Building
At a Monday evening meeting in the Community Building the following chairmen were appointed with authority to select their own committees. Finance S d Neikirk. Program Mildred Pacey. Amusement R E Carson. Grounds W F Harding. Advertising L F Pacey. Seats and Stands Fred Hamilton. The picnic is set for August 17 the third Thursday.
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W. F. Harding
L. F. Pacey
Fred Hamilton
Public Works as Tax Burden Under Santa Claus Metaphor
The piece argues that Uncle Sam acts as a financial Santa Claus only by taxing citizens first. It warns the $3.3 billion public works program will raise overall tax burdens as communities vie for funds. It stresses the 30 percent outright grant and 70 percent loan repayment through levies, urging cost cuts to offset the expense.
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Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
New Tax Creates 210 Jobs For Sales Tax Administration
The sales tax effective July 1 will cost 1,850,000 over two years to fund 210 employees. The finance department released figures on workforce needs and stated 1,250,009 of the appropriated 1,850,000 will be spent on salaries for those employees.
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Department of Finance
Eight Year Old Edith Catton Hosts Surprise Birthday
Edith Catton and Martha Backus threw an eighth birthday party for Rolland Catton on Emma Hamilton's lawn. Twenty guests attended with gifts, games, and photos. Ice cream and wafers were served at four o clock before guests departed satisfied.
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Edith Catton
Martha Backus
Rolland Catton
Emma Hamilton
Local Notes From Charlotte Corner and Area
Charlotte Corner enjoys a two week vacation from work in Peoria. Mrs. John Libby of Williamsferg visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Plack Tuesday and Wednesday. A. E. Catton Hi A Blundy attended the funeral of Mrs Lemuel Barrett in Princeville last Friday. Dale and Willard opened their home to the Earl Miles family on Sunday. The Roy Miarsz family had a busy week. Kenneth had a tonsillectomy at St Francis Hospital and Donald suffered an injured foot from stepping on a rake.
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John Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Fred Kneer
Peoria
Any
Angus Moore
Melvin Clesston
Fred Wandel
Bertha Mullen
Elmwouod
Bruce Mullen
Beman
Kellogg
Blanche Billy
Eldon Morton
Fred
Jamie Webbena
Ruth Anna Oakes
Eleanor
Dale
Gene Moore
West Reed Marshall
Alabama
Howard Schiots
Elmwood
Harry Reeas
H. L. Oakes
Oakes
Whyte
Jessicaf Elgin
Fred Webbena
Frea, Jr
Jamiee
Seattle, Washington
Webbena
John Libby
Williamsferg
John Plack
A. E. Catton
Hi. A. Blundy
Princeville
Earl Collins
Larlene
Walter Clark
Willard
Earl Miles
Roy Miarsz
Kenneth
St. Francis Hospital
Donald
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Oak Hill News
Merchant Council
Forth
Mr.Streeper
Council of Illinois Merchants
E.irving Winter
W. J. Winter Manufacturing Company
Alton
Leo H. Brant
Ernst Electric Company
Tity
Frank Carter
Jim Welch
Fred_Wyéiman
Jim Welsh
Lucile Moore
Champaign
Wilburta Moore
Morton
SA Kelloggs
Ralph Pursell
Evelyn
Roy Miars Brimfield
Edson Pursells
C. E. Walker
Fern Adams
Alice Walker
Frank Carters
Laura
Grange
Canton
Charles Calhoun
Baby
Jack Hart
Jack Crahan
R. P. Carter
Dar
Ed Kalb
Washburn
Joe Slyth
Toulon
Wm. Reed
Raymond Jordan
Edwin Reed
John Sargent
Paul Bragg
Walter Smith
Everett Reinolds
Joe Reed
Near Dahinda
Clifford Atherton
Bert Strickland
Jennie Barrett
James Porter
Wm Miller
Ola Starr
Fairfield, Iowa
Ray Douglas
Ray Hart
Raymond Phares
South Pasadena
Josephine Reed
H. E. Reed
Orville King
Maurice
Mary. Miller
Mesgames
Frank Riel
Pearl Rice
George Moore
Dorothy Kontz
Old Settlers
Finance
S. d. Neikirk
Mildred Pacey
R. E. Carson
Jesse Hurder
Patsy
Hershe
W. Hurder
R. B. Roberts
J.E. Welsh, M.D
Illnois
DR. W.E Nolting
Xray
Brimfield, Illinois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arber
Central National Bank
DR Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg Bldg
Galesburg, Illinois
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Peoria, Tl
R. R. Clay Baugh
H. R. Johnson &Son
Charlotte Corner
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