New Principal Named As Local School Prepares For Next Year
A new principal A D Bittner will lead the school with Miss Etta Stansbury Ella Hall and Eliza Bartlett teaching the grades. The teaching corps includes G U Stone Elis Ball Etta McDonnell Mina Miller. Home from State University are Rest Moore Walter Campbell and Milo Ketchum. A store addition by More and Son will hold 5000 bushels of corn on the west side of the elevator. Local residents discuss river and harbor funding while Brimfield seeks a navigable stream from a village drain tile. Corn prices show 68 oats 50 wheat 103 butter 20 eggs 15 hogs 7 00. A heavy wind and rain storm damaged buildings and bridges Tuesday night. The fifth alumni reception was held at Roxana Hayes home with twenty three attendees including four graduates. A vote was proposed to bond the village for 3000 to build concrete walks. June 2 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Bittner
Etta Stansbury
Ella Hall
Eliza Bartlett
Rest Moore
Walter Campbell
Milo Ketchum
State University
More and Son
Congress
Brimfield
Recipients At Bragg Blundy Wedding From Peoria and Nearby
Attending from a distance were Mr and Mrs Green and Kenwoed Mr and Mrs Wa Berget Mrs Gertrude Burt Mrs Eva Charleston Mrs F W Kneer Fred Brown and Neva Riel all of Peoria Mr and Mrs James Allen and Sandra Tonloo Mr and Mrs Willard De Ford Mr and Mrs Chas Clinch of Billawood for the Bragg Blundy wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Kenwoed
Wa- Berget
Gertrude Burt
Eva Charleston
F. W. Kneer
Fred Brown
Neva Riel
Peoria
James Allen
Sandra
Tonloo
Willard de Ford
Chas, Clinch
Billawood
Early American Reform Roots and Bank Establishment
Fragmentary notes reference the Anti Saloon League formed in 1833 and the First Bank of the United States established in 1791. Also mentions Lenin and an export surrender term, with garbled phrases suggesting historical contexts and maritime imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Bank of
U. S
Brimfield Plans Victory Week Tribute and Silent Hour
Brimfield marks Victory Week with a Sunday tribute to war heroes at 1 24 p m and a one minute silence at 1 25 p m to honor Pearl Harbor’s memory. Citizens urged to observe reflection, flag displays become daily, and local events proceed including a June 10 park program with films and a community sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Marver
Rohman Receives Degree From St Louis Univ Commencement
Isaa-Roslyn Lueha-Rohman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Radlbech was among 663 graduates at St Louis University 124th annual commencement Fontbonne College awarded Mise Rohman a bachelor of arts As graduates represented China Canada Hawaii Puerto Rico and 34 states commissions as first lieutenants in the Army Reserve Corps were awarded to 57 of 93 graduates with 14 more pending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaa-Roslyn Lueha-Rohman
Joe Radlbech
St. Louisa University
Mise Rohman
Fontbonne College
China
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
States
US. Army
School of
What Is Inflation In 1941 Government Spending War pullback
Inflation is tied to rising public purchasing power amid shrinking supply of goods. Government non war spending inflates purchasing power and fuels inflation. The article argues for retrenchment in federal spending, urging households to tighten budgets and the House to continue cutting major appropriation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Warn Against Optimism From High Officials
The President, Secretary Hull, Vice President Wallace and other top officials urge against excessive optimism amid rumors that the Axia may collapse. Axis morale reportedly weakened after Germany and Italy declared war, yet the enemy remains resolute. A long war is possible. preparations and planning are essential.
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Hull
Wallace
Europe
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Monday Balloting Favored Fire Protection District
A rural fire protection district appears favored as voters in all precincts returned yes ballots. The committee provides counts by precinct with a total of 192 ballots, noting defective ballots numbering nine. The county judge will appoint trustees and organize the district.
French Grove Memorial Day Visits Mentioned
French Grove residents and relatives from Bloomington Iowa Peoria Oak Hill Benton Meekuk discuss Memorial Day visits and upcoming 57th annual French Grove Festival sponsored by the Improvement Society at the cemetery. Family members from St Louis and Califormia are noted in travel plans around gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Carter
Iowa
The
Improvement Society
Local Sugar Board Busy in Peoria for Canning Ration
The Sugar Rationing committee met in Peoria to issue Sugar Purchase Certificates for canning sugar and take oaths. Mrs Mtonie Tennery serves as registrar and clerk, with Mrs Wm. E Garter handling certificates locally. Applicants must report ration numbers, last year's canned fruit, on hand sugar, and planned canning. Chairman O D Edwards and member D Johnson oversee the board.
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Peoria
Mtonie Tennery
Wm. E Garter
Edwards
D. @. Johnson
Sunday Church Ceremony Unites Bernice Bragg and Joseph Blundy
Sunday afternoon May 31 1942 at Union church Bernice Bragg daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Bragg wed Joseph R Blundy son of Mr and Mrs Reed Blundy In a formal ceremony attended by family and friends The bride wore white gardenias and a twin sister served as attendant A reception followed the service for about ninety guests The couple planned a week long motor trip after leaving Brimfield High School and Wentworth Military School graduates and both hold banking positions.
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Foer
Union Church
Bernice Bragg
Irving Bragg
Joseph. R. Blundy
Reed Blundy
Jbmae
Mrs. Blundy
Blondy
Brimfield High School
Sime
Wentworth Miliary School
Joe
Mam Ficla Bank
Capt Harold Oakes Weds Texas Girl
Announcement of Beulah Lynch of El Paso Texas marrying Capt Harold Forest Oakes Medical Corps US Army in Nevada on May 16. Bride attended George Washington University, worked for Labor Department. groom linked to Michigan Illinois and Chicago medical fraternities. Couple to reside in San Francisco after honeymoon trip to Lake Tahoe and Sierra Madre. The El Paso Times.
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Thomas W. Lynch
Farmington, N. A
Beulah Lynch
el Paso
Texas
Harold Forest Oakes Medical
Ens
Nevada
Moon
Lake Tahoe
Sierra Madre Mountains
George Washington
Coloamiai Terrace
Captain Oakes
William Beaumont General Hospital
San Francisco
University of Michigan
College of Medicine
University of S
Brimfield Mayor Proclaims Flag Day 1912
Brimfield Mayor W. F. Harding proclaims June 14 1912 as Flag Day urging citizens to display the U S flag and other United Nations flags. He calls full participation in ceremonies to show Americans stand with allies in the determination to fight until victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
United States
United Nations
Rask
W. F. Harding
Brimfied
Open Air Garage Stock Under Freeze Order Seized
Six thousand trash men motor cars valued at 10 million occupy garages warehouses and spaces in and around the ration s capital under the freeze order of the Price Administrator. Only 300 were released from January to March while 2000 were used in an open field in Maryland near the Dietrich of Cotun Bri a. They faced weather concerns today as protests continued.
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Razice Jeg Board
Maresh
Mary ‘Land
Ewaidie
Dietrich
Cotun
Bia
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St. Louis Univ
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Macomb
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California
F. M Oakes
GH. Ll. Reed
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B. L. Oakes
S A. Kellogg
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D. E Kemp
Elme
Canning Sugar Board
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Margaret Bowmaan
Lobengsin
Glen Bowe
Marseilles
Mr. Bowe
Nevrerend
Harold Oakes
Oakes
el Paso Times
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M. D
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GEORGE W. C_USKEY
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Nicista
DR. WH. Herring
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Jane
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Veronica Lake
Teddy
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Bob Hope
Madeleine Carroll
Weaver Frog
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