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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
From The Files A Granger's Alliance was organized at Southport Friday with a Walker elected master and Fred Pulsipher as Secretary. A charter has been applied for. A 4th of July celebration is planned. Granger's Alliance is seen as a rising political group of independent thinkers. The notice warns Brimfield residents about speeding fines on public highways.
Family expresses gratitude for cards gifts and sympathy received during the recent loss of their son. Acknowledges kindness from friends and community.
The Home Bureau will meet at Mrs John Endres home on Thursday June 6. A potluck dinner at 12 30 will precede the business meeting.
Free show tonight screens On The Water Front a drama with human interest and thrilling scenes. Two reels of entertaining cinema from start to finish promise strong story and engaging performances.
Decoration Day services held Thursday afternoon at the Community Building drew large crowds from near and far. The American Legion program featured music by the high school band and a vocal solo, followed by an address by Rev. Thomas C. Harrington urging unity beyond religious and political differences to preserve a free democracy. The parade, W C rites, and cemetery tributes honored veterans from Revolutionary War through World War II era, with many graves marked by flowers. Wendell L. Willkie’s words warn of government needing to serve the people to safeguard liberty and opportunity, reflecting on returning to constitutional ideals.
The Leal Rea Crose chapter notes total gifts of 169 2S and explains that most war relief funds go to medicine shoes hospital supplies ambulances clothing rather than cash. Supplies are shipped free of charge but space on ships is limited as vessels are at capacity.
Local social notes detail visits among William Duffy, Ruth Ann Moore, and the Moore family, with extended stays by the McDounas, Lambertsons, and Barretts. Hospital care for Everett Barrett and ongoing family travel to Peoria and Victoria are noted, along with fundraising and Red Cross contributions during wartime.
The Shanseal Bell School alumni picnic is set for Sunday June 16 at the school. Invitation goes to former pupils teachers and patrons in the district. A basket picnic will precede a program. The piece mentions longtime name Kangitie school and the Memiler family on vacation in Florida visiting Emma Krockman.
French Grove Mra Emily McCoy of Peoria spent last week at Windanmar. Mra fairy Carter. Clinton and Gene were Wenaday callers in Peoria. Mra. W. R. Clark accompanied Mrs W MM. Carter and Gladys to Galesburg on Saturday. Mr and Mrs. Gread Miller Willard and Leland were Saturday callers at the Hubert Oakes home. Detta Loa Shaffer is expected home this Wednesday from Western State Teachers College. On Monday, Mra Francis Bodinus came home from the hospital where she has been the past week with an infected hand. Minsesa Awna Oakes of Oak Park and Rebah Kelogg of Wheatos who attended the funeral for Mr. Charles Autenn Princeville on Friday visited briefly at their homes. Me and Wee, Luther Searles and Mr. and Mrs Garry Searia of Chicago about Wednesday visit at WGFE. Carers, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Waters and foen of Ruorbask, California were weekend guests. The Improvement Society members are worked for their annual dairy berry, ice cream and cake festival this Thursday evening. The entertainment committee to Mesdames Louwilla Carter, Blanche Oakes and Minnie Martzluf. Carl Peve with his friend Joe Hollars of Bloomfield, Indiana were Wednesday callers at the home here Otter visitors of the week were Mr and Mrs. Clarence Catton, Mr and Mrs Rar Webster, Mrs Amra King of West Jersey, Mrs Bert King of Toulon and Mrs Misvie Ogbera of Wyoming. Mrs. Jesse Peve was sufficiently improved to go to her Doctor's office last week. She and Lucille spent Thursday with Mrs. Walter Peve at West Jersey.
The annual strawberry festival with ice cream and cake returns Thursday evening June 6 at French Grove Church. Proceeds go to French Grove cemetery fund. donations welcome. A program is planned and all are invited to join this social evening. Guests include Mrs John Church and Mrs E J Richford of Peoria and Mrs James Couoners of Chicago.
A baby girl was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs K G Walthers with Marilyn Luz at Methodist hospital. Charles Phillip arrived May 29 to Mr and Mrs Arthac Ekena at the same hospital in Peomia. Rollanmd Freids awaits to help at farm. A son born to Mr and Mrs Maloy R Holmes of Litchfield 11 Mrs Holmes formerly Norma Lee Cora, former high school English instructor.
John Switzer aged 83 died at his home near Oak Hill on Thursday night. He was born August 27, 1856 in Kane County, son of John Lennie and Mary Jane Gaddin Sqiter, and had lived in the area since 1871. Surviving are son Harry of Oak Hill and daughters Mary of Mexico City and Effie of Chicago. A son died five years ago. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Elizabeth Drysdale formerly Rynearson dies suddenly at her Peoria home after weeks in hospital. She leaves husband William Drysdale a son Charles a daughter Ellen a sister Anna Kynearson and brother Gene Broarson. Funeral held at La Salle Place residence with burial in Springdale cemetery.
Dr Albert Corcoran died at Methodial hospital around 8 30 Monday evening after a stroke at his Peoria home 103 Moe Avenue He would have been 71 next Tuesday June 4 A Peoria physician since 1891 he was born in Brimfield and educated at Northwestern University He was a noted judge of field dog events with kennels and was beloved in community affairs He married Mary Hitchcock of Peoria in 1901 who died in 1934 He leaves sister Alice Corcoran McCullough brother in law W E McCullough nephew George M McCullough and niece Constance McCullough all of Chicago
The board appointed BE 2. Domaldaoce as principal and superintendent of the grade and high school. Mr. Desmaids on, with 13 years of teaching, will bring decades of experience including five years as principal. He holds Lombard College and University of Illinois degrees. Desmaids on and his wife plan to relocate here soon as a public reception noted.
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