Peoria County Royal Neighbors Meet in Brimfield 1924
The annual meeting of the Peoria County Royal Neighbors of America Association convened in Brimfield on May 21 1924. Delegations from seventeen Camps in Peoria county and two from nearby counties attended. Afternoon sessions featured a Memorial service for members who passed since May 1923 and a class of thirty two candidates being initiated. The 1925 meeting will be held in Elmwood with officers named including Oracle Juanita Ristine and Receiver Kate Maher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County Royal ‘Neighbor ‘of America Association
Brimfield
Peoria
Peoria County Association
W. A
Stella Kelley
Arnholt and
Ficht
Arnholt
Peoria County
Royal Neighbors of
America
Elmwood
Oracle
Juanita Ristine
Kearns
Princeville
Bowles
Kate Maher
Memorial Day Observed in Brimfield with Large Attendance
Memorial Day events in Brimfield drew a larger crowd than usual. Rev W Harvey Young delivered a well received address at the Community theatre before ceremonies at the cemetery. The firing squad from the local American Legion honored fallen soldiers. Brimfield band provided tire music. Veterans Wm Kelley S P Bower and James Porter aged 91 appeared on stage and were driven to the cemetery. W R C No 322 organized the program. An evening supper in the Community Building cafeteria raised net proceeds of 150.00 dollars for the Cemetery Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
W. Harvey Young
Union Church
Young
American Legion
Wm. Kelley
S. P. Bower
James Porter
Cemetery Association
Memorial of a Civil War veteran Austin Walker
In memory of Austin Ernest Walker whose Civil War service began at eighteen and spanned three years with two wounds. A Brimfield native turned Peoria resident, he married Catherine Snyder after the war and lived as a steadfast patriot devoted to home, family, faith, and country. His old comrades recall a life of duty and integrity as Memorial Day nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Ernest Walker
Peoria
Mr. Walker
EW. W
Brimfield High School Receives One Year Accreditation
Brimfield Township High School in Brimfield Illinois earns full accreditation for one year from University high school accrediting department after a recent visit. Principal B F Sheumate and Supt Sheumate celebrate the approval effective until June 30 1925 with a formal card kept on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Township High School
Sheumate
University High School Accrediting Department
B. F. Sheumate
Brimfield
Illinois
Council of Administration
Hollister, High
Brimfield Athletics Improve with Wyoming Victory
The Brimfield Athletics defeated Wyoming 6 to 2 on Sunday. The team has won every game this year. Brimfield will play Silver Leaf at Silver Leaf next Sunday. The Bumfelatus will make a special trip for the game with a 50 cent round trip fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Wyoming
Silver ‘Leaf
Silver Leaf
Bumfelatus
Annual Commencement Brimfiel High School
Brimfiel High School holds its annual commencement tonight at the Community Theatre with students set to receive diplomas and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfiel High School
Community Theatre
Alfalfa Ready to Cut as Wheat Harvest Near
The first crop of alfalfa is ready to harvest and farmers expect the wheat harvest to begin soon, signaling a busy season on the fields. Local growers anticipate strong yields as conditions remain favorable for both crops.
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Ters
Minois
Bankers of
Prairie Farmer
Fred Arber
Kelley & Son
J.S. Harker
United States Food Administration
Brimfeld
Carrie L. Archer
Ina Waitble
McCabe & Birkett
Attorneys AT ‘Law
Peoria Life Bldg
Kirk & Shurtleff
Attorneys AT Law
Central National Bank
Walter
Kirk Geo. A. Shurtleff
Robert Scholes
Henry E. Pratt
Henry Koeller
Scholes & Pratt
Jefferson Building
LAW Office
Frederick V. Arber
McRoberts & Morgan
Central National Bank Btd
Ilinois
Base
Agnes Ayers
Brimfield Ball Team
Brimfield Camp
Boodman
C. H. Aisius
SalTonic
Brimfield, DL
Chas. Shawver
Phone
Elmwood, Il
Claude U. Stone Apeet
LAW ‘Pepsis, Hinds
McGrath, Stone, Daily and Michel
Atelserie
R. B. Roberts
J. E
Tlincis
Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg Bldg
Galesburg, Ilinois
Williams Vs
Undertaker
Fembalmer
Finois
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