Brimfield Girls Kitten Ball Team Travels for Out of Town Game
The Brimfield girls team plays its first out of town game at Princeville tonight and next Thursday faces Tonton. Roster includes Barbara Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Bernice Bragg Bernice Purcell Margaret Purcell Margaret Bowman Ruth Mendenhall Henrietta Memler Helen Clark Susan Sollenberger with Ethel Memler as manager.
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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 Fair Leaves Next Wednesday from Brimfica
Limited seats remain on the Eagice bus departing Brimfica at 4 30 pm Wednesday August 2 for a day at the World's Fair. Reserve now to ensure a seat.
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Eagice
Brimfica
Spring Weed War In Our Village
A year and a half since the editor walked town free of weed chaos. Neat yards and mowed streets improve looks. weeded blocks reduce pollen and health issues. Farmers and residents urged to cut weeds to keep the town clean for the upcoming picnic.
Government Costs Rise Across Decades and Tax Burdens Spread
The piece traces rising government costs from 1860 to the 1930s, noting per capita spending and tax shares. It argues widespread expansion of government, duplication across bureaus, and tax-exempt ventures harming private livelihoods, urging retrenchment to avoid a tax crisis.
Restful Spots Draw Crowds at Century of Progress
Millions visit the Chicago World’s Fair finding benches along the lagoon amid landmark attractions like the Ball of Science and the Sky Ride as they tour the grounds and rest between exhibits.
Miss Margaret McCoy Hosts Oak Hill Friends
Oak Hill notes report Miss Margaret McCoy entertained a party of girl friends from Peoria Thursday night. Mr Earl Nixon and Harold visited Peoria at Hugh Nixon’s home Sunday. Lula Carrol and daughter stayed with Oscar Harding’s family. Barley Dickson’s birthday brought a family gathering at Harlan Snyder’s home. Jay McCoy and spouse welcomed a daughter Helen Marie Thursday morning. Rose Smith of Peoria plans a few days with Brock Imler and then to California with Ray Hutchenson.
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Margaret McCoy
Peoria
Earl Nixon
Harold
Hugh
Barley Dickson
Harlan Snyder
Jay McCoy
Will .O
Helen Marie
Rose Smith
Brock Imler
Ray Hutchenson
California
Illinois towns share gasoline tax under HB 453
The Illinois Municipal League estimates in the July Illinois Municipal Review that Brimfield will get 81933 dollars from the gasoline tax with a third of revenue allotted to city street upkeep. Elmwood 1726.66 Farmington 3364.33 Williamsfield 653.33 are listed by population share.
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Illinois Municipal League J
Illinois Municipal Review
Brimfield
Elmwood
Farmington
Williamsfield
Merchants Plan Court Challenge to Illinois Tax
The Council of Illinois Merchants hires Judge Jesse J. Brown Roscoe Forth and I H Streeper to defend a court challenge to the Illinois Two Per Cent Retail Merchants Occupational Tax and to begin suit before the August 15 collection date The group forms a permanent organization with officers including President E Irving Winter and Secretary Treasurer Leo H Brant.
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The
Council of Illinois Merchants Today
Jesse J. Brown
Roscoe Forth
I. H. Streeper
Illinois
Brown
Supreme Court
Council of Illinois Merchants
Frank Carter family hosts visitors in French Grove gathering
Wednesday events in French Grove include guests of Jim Welsh and Mia Pred Wyéiman. Weekend visits span Champaign and Peoria relatives. July meeting of the Improve ment and Missionary noted with reports on Presbyterian missions and World’s Fair visits.
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Frank Carter
Jim Welch
Mia
Wyéiman
Jim Welsh
Lucile Moore
Champaign
Wilburta Moore
Morton
SA Kelloggs
Ralph Pursell
Evelyn
Peoria
Roy Miars Brimfield
Edson Pursells
C. E. Walker
Fern Adams
Alice Walker
Frank Carters
Lydia Pursell
Susa Welsh
Florence Reed
Amy Moore
Fairy Carter
Luella McClellan
Presbyterian
Clara Reed
Flo Snyder
Kingdon
McClellan
Wilberta Moore
Visit Notes and Accidental Injury Mentioned in Local Pages
Mrs H H Aten and three children plus Mrs Don Burley of Princeville and Mrs Mary Rogers of Peoria visited Thursday with Mrs Roy Bane Ed Schulthes suffered a bad fall Monday when a hay rack broke a long heavy splinter pierced his eye Medical treatment was soon provided The American Weekly features and promotional lines appear in the column indicating distribution with ChicagoVerala and Examiner to come next Sunday
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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
Grange fish fry postponed to May 6 in Canton
Local notes list social visits and events around Canton Illinois including Mae Reed at H E Reed's, Violet Stewart visiting Lynn Nightingale, and multiple calls at Reed and Sargent homes. A marriage announcement for Velma Kneer and Ben Davis noted with date April 24, 1933.
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Grange
Canton
Velma Kneer
Ben Kneer
Ben Davis
Peoria
Friendly Circle meeting moved to Mrs Ira Porter’s home
The next meeting of the Friendly Circle of the Union Church will be at the home of Mrs Ira Porter on Friday August 4. Mrs Joe McCartney and her 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 Planned at Brimfield
Brimfield schedules a large reunion for August 17 bringing former residents and families back for a day of programs, band concerts, contests, and amusements followed by an alumni picnic in the evening. Organizers hope more former teachers attend and invitees with known addresses are urged to spread word. The first formal commencement was recorded in 1896 by G W Pettit.
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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 committee heads were appointed with power to select their own subcommittees. 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 will be as usual on the third Thursday August 17.
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W. F. Harding
L. F. Pacey
Fred Hamilton
Is Santa Claus a Taxpayer's Burden in Public Works
The piece argues that Uncle Sam is seen as a financial Santa Claus but every dollar given to citizens comes from taxes. It warns the $3.3 billion public works program will raise taxes, with 30 percent outright and 70 percent via sub‑division levies, and 20 percent funded directly by citizens. It urges readers to seek ways to cut government costs to offset the expense.
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Santa Claus
New Tax Plan Creates 210 Jobs for Sales Tax Bosses
The sales tax effective July 1 requires 210 employees at a cost of 1.85 million dollars over two years. The finance department released details on staffing and said 1.25 million of the appropriation will fund salaries for the 210 workers.
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Department of Finance
Eight Year Old Edith Catton Hosts Surprise Birthday
Edith Catton and Martha Backus hosted Rolland Catton’s eighth birthday on Mrs. Emma Hamilton’s lawn. Twenty friends attended with gifts, games filled the afternoon, photos captured the party, and ice cream and wafers were served at four o’clock. Everyone left saying they had a good time.
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Edith Catton
Martha Backus
Rolland Catton
Emma Hamilton
Local Notes From Charlotte Corner to Princeville
Charlotte Corner takes a two week vacation from Peoria. Mrs. John Libby of Williamsport visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Plack. A. E. Catton and H. A. Blundy attended the funeral of Mrs. Lemuel Barrett in Princeville. Earl Collins family and Walter Clark family joined the service. Dale and Willard visited the Earl Miles home. Roy Miarsz family had a busy week. Kenneth had his tonsil removed at St. Francis Hospital and Donald injured his foot stepping on a rake.
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John Libby
Williamsferg
John Plack
A. E. Catton
H. A. Blundy
Princeville
Earl Collins
Larlene
Walter Clark
Dale
Willard
Earl Miles
Roy Miarsz
Kenneth
St. Francis Hospital
Donald
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Oscar Harding
Merchant Council
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Mr.Streeper
E.irving Winter
W. i. Winter Manufacturing Company
Alton, MW
Leo H. Brant
Ernst Electric Company
Alton
John Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Fred Kneer
Any
Angus Moore
Melwa Clesson’s
Fred Wandell
Bertha Mullen
Elmwouod
Brace Mullen
Beman
Kellogg
Blanche Billy
Eldon Morton
Fred
Jamie Webbena
Ruth Anna Oakes
Eleanor
Gene Moore
West
Reed Marshall
Alabama
Howard Schiots
Harry Reeas
H. L. Oakes
Oakes
Whyte
Jessicaf Elgin
Fred Webbena
Frea, Jr
Jamiee
Seattle, Washington
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Laura
Mae Reed
H. E Reed
Violet Stewart
Lynn Nightingale
John Whittaker and Son
Chicago
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
Uncle Sam
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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