Agricultural notes and social items from Gorn era
A compilation of farm prices for oats wheat and butter with daily readings, plus notices of Bunyan's elevator readiness and a cold wave on June 3 1904. Anecdotes include Brumfield greeting Harve and Daisy on their honeymoon train stop to Pennsylvania, weddings in Monica, and local business updates on concrete blocks machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumfield
Harve
Daisy
Snyder
Pennsylvania
Monica
R. A. Forney
Pred J. Bennett
Hospital notes on patients and arrivals in Pakistan
Herman Griggs is a patient at St. Francia hospital. Morace Moen reports the safe arrival of Mr and Mrs Russell Moon in Pakistan. The condition of Mrs John Zern at Methodist hospital remains about the same after several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Griggs
St. Francia Hospital
Mra Morace Moen
Russell Moon
Pakistan
John Zern
Methodist Hospital
Piano Recital By Miss Evalyn Mc Gowan Pupils
The piano pupils of Miss Evalyn Mc Gowan will give a recital at Union Church on Wednesday evening June 23 at 6 30 DST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalyn McGowan
Union Church
Brimfield Tax Booke at Johnson-Archor Store Details
The Brimfield Tax Booke will be at the Johnson-Archor store daily from 9 to 6. May 1 and 17, the books will be in Elmwood at Armstrong Store. Books close June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Tax
Johnson-Archor
Elmwood
Armstrong Store
Notable Thanks to Neighbors and Friends for Kindness
A series of brief acknowledgments from Max Deutscher, Joe Harder, Seth Cobb, and Mrs Herbert Bennett expresses gratitude for spiritual bouquets, floral tributes, cards, and letters received during bereavement, a golden anniversary, illness, and hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Deutscher Mieces
Joe Harder
Seth Cobb
Herbert Bennett
Auxiliary District Convention at Princeville
The American Legion Auxiliary Department Sixteenth District holds a convention Monday June 14 at Princeville grade school gymnasium. Registration runs 8:30 to 9:30 DSP. Reservations must be made by Friday noon. All timber members urged to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Department of
Children Day At Union Church Service Promotes Training
Union Church schedules a Children s Day service on Sunday June 3 at 10 30. The event highlights work at the church school with a class demonstration and a membership reception for those completing the training course. A special offering supports twelve youths attending Pilgrim Park or Tower Hill camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Pilgrim Park
Tower Hill
Earliest Grave Debate in Brimfield Cemetery Legend
Brimfield residents debate whether the Two Little Strangers grave is the cemetery’s first. Some say Roxana Atherton, who died in 1852, was first, noted as Aunt Lizzie Aiken’s sister in Civil War era lore. The legend recalls a westward family burying two children in an unmarked grave marked later by a small stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brmfield
Brimfield
Frey
Roxana Atherton
Mra Atherton
Lizzie Aiken
Cvil Warfame
Illinois
Lizsie Aiken
Equal Partners In Past Times in American Economy
The piece argues consumption and retail sales are now seen as a crucial index of economic health alongside production. It stresses mass distribution as the equal partner to mass production, with high output possible only if goods sell to American homes.
Hobo Day Benefit by Pilgrim Fellowship at Union Church
Hobo Day on June 26 offers odd jobs including washing winters cleaning house mowing yard and more. Call 2693 or 074 to hire workers. Proceeds support Palgoim Fellowship of the Unica Ghareh in Brimfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship of the Union Church
Palgoim Fellowship
Unica Ghareh
Brimfield
State Maintains Age Rule For Highway Crews
State Highway Department ruled this week that workers on maintenance crews must be eighteen years old or older. The decision affects state maintenance operations and staffing policies across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Aif
Laura Items Fred Carlaon and Sister Eva of Wisconsin
Laura Wisconsin residents moved into the Lissie Hart house. Mrs Barrett hosted Sunday afternoon visits by Mr and Mrs Dave South of Princeville. Galesburg visitors included Mrs Wm Jones and Tommie plus Mrs Thomas Miller. Royal Neighbors camp met at Ada Kneter's home on Wednesday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlaon
Sister Eva
Wisconsin
Lissie Hart
Dave South
Princeville
Mra
Jenale Barrett
Wm. Jones
Tommie
Thomas Miller
Galesburg
Laura Camp
Ada Kneter
Everett Reimonds
Gameron
Walter Smith and Son
Jennie Barrett
Galesburg Socials and School Trips Highlight Week
Friday evening gatherings included Mr and Mrs Garl Fauth and family, Mr and Mrs James Kemper, Mr and Mrs Wallie Emerick, and Mrs Viola Beauchamp. Pupils from the school enjoyed bus trips to Davenport on two days with grades six through ten plus first to fourth during alternating sessions. Edson Purcell visited his brother Charlie Purcell in Edelstein Sunday afternoon. Their home burned Wednesday night, suspected lightning. Mesdames Mary Gelvin and Lydia Porcell joined the Kill-Karlub of Williamsfield on a bus trip to Peoria Friday, with visits to points of interest. Graduation exercises were held for Millbrook Consociated grade school eighth graders Larry Rice, Edward Whittaker, Tea Gilles, Gerry Metcalf, Kenneth Balawin, Frank Reicheneker, and Sally Eddy. Mia M Antonacci and Joanee visited Sunday and Monday with her brother in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Purcell
Charlie Purcell
Edelstine
Nesdames
Mary Gelvin
Lydia Porcell
Kill-Karlub
Williamsfield
Peoria
Sveral
Mesdames
Betty Doubet
Leila Bodinus
Caars
Millbrook Consuciated Grade School
Larry Rice
Edward Whittaker
Tea Gilles
Gerry Metcalf
Kenneth Balawin
Frank Reicheneker
Sally Eddy
Local visitor arrives for month long stay
Mrs Harold Shape welcomes Mr and Mrs Shape's daughter in law Mre Ghas Caraon and her young son of La Mesa Galif who arrived by plane Monday evening for a month long visit.
Brimfield Home Bureau Meets At Oak Bil
The Brimfield Home Bureau held its regular meeting on June 4 at 2 PM at Edith Coon's in Oak Bil with 14 members present. Major lesson covered Walla and Inheritance Laws by the heaters. Minor lesson on Cake Decorating led by Alma Endres. A potluck dinner followed hosted by Almeda Cogan and Juanita Basselbacher. The next meeting is July 3 at 12:00 GST at Happe Hollow Lake near Williamsfield hosted by Emma Mohea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Coon’s of Oak Bil
Walla
Alma Endres
Lusheen
Roateau
Cabostessen Almeda
Williamsfield
Emma Mohea
Social rounds and visits across towns noted
Mrs W B Clark hosted the J Club at home while trips to Rock Island and Elmwood were reported for various couples. The Ray Mottaz Jr and Milo Stevens households hosted guests. Visitors included Mrs Lester Reen of Peoria and others from Oak Ridge and Sibley. Trunk shipments from Meshed Iran were announced with Tehran nurses conference planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Roffman
Lone Tree, Iowa
Mra
Earl Helter
Yatea City
Ray Mottaz Jr
Lester Reen
Peoria
Deane Reed
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Deanee Tainholm
Sibley
Mra Verne Shaffer
Robah Kellogg
Meshed
Iran
Tehran
Memorial Poppy Day Raises 6420 for Legion Aid
The Brim field event drew praise as the American Legion Auxiliary sold poppies to honor wartime dead and wounded. Chair man reports proceeds of 6420 from 490 poppies sold by Mrs Harold Cecil. Poppy Day funds Legion Auxiliary Social Welfare program with poppies supplied by veterans hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mra
Harold Cecil
Mra Cecil
Secrcty
County Legion to Address Peoria at Glasford Strawberry Festival
County Commander Edward Driemeyer leads Peoria county Legionnaires at the Annual Strawberry Festival in Glasford on June 16. Peoria County Council will elect officers including Commander George Richards Haona City Vice Commander H Burteil Peoria and Finance Officer LeRoy Weachter Bartonville. The event, at Glasford High School auditorium at 8:00 pm, invites all county Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Driemeyer
Serria
Legionnaires
Peoria County
Glasford Quee 16
Peoria
FFA Convention set to honor state farmers at Springfield
At the State FFA Convention in Springfield on June 11, Roger Best will receive the Star State Farmer award for outstanding achievement among 17 000 members. Also named are Matt Maher and Charles Cluskey for State Farmer awards. Jim Johnson, Bill Goetze, and advisor Mr Comn will attend. Brimfield teams head to Champaign Urbana on June 13 for state judging contests in Poultry Fatateck Dairy and Grain, with members named for each team. The next FFA summer meeting is set for July 1 at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Springfield
Rozer Beat
Matt Maher
Charles Cluskey
Roger Best
Gection
Oly
Donald Best
Brimfield
Mart
Jim Johnson
Bill Goetze
Comn
Champaign Urbana
Ther
Poultry Bill Hank
Larry Bunyan
Fatatece
Bart Nelson
Roger Higgs
Jerry Wohl
Jim Shaw
Dale Coulter
Reiland Ekena
Boo Emerick
Harold Johnsop
Cub Scouts Present Successful Evening Show at Millbrook Grange
The Brimfield Gab Scout pack hosted a Saturday evening event at Millbrook Grange hall. Activities included carnival booths, games, and a musical program with awards for Bear Wolf and Denner ranks, plus notes of thanks to supporters and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Gab Scout Pack
Millbrook Grange Hall
Wim Prison
Kissa
Andy
Family gathering honors Croisant daughter in Peoria
The Antomacci family and Clinton Nauman gathered at Mr and Mrs Bert Briggs home in Peoria Thursday evening. Eight children and 22 grandchildren attended honoring Mrs Raymond Croisant, wife of Raymond Croisant Jr of Meeker, with appearances by Mr and Mrs Edw Croteant of Princeton and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sike Antomacci
Clinton Nauman
Bert Briggs
Peoria
Raymond Croisant R and Basdand
Meeker
Vlc
Raymond Jr Croisant
Denver
Gole
Edw Croteant
Princeton
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Macomb Normal
Ralph Carter
Misa Margaretta Cartier
Abingdon
Wallis Day
Courtright
Spokane
Wash
Linn Courtright
Soo
Charles
Equal Partners
Laura
Viola Beauchamp
Gaye Gillsatt
la Rose
Chas. Thomas
Clarence Kenyon
Iowa
Claudina Gray
Lizzie Hart
Manhattan
Garl Fauth
James Kemper
Wallie Emerick
Davenport
Thurasay
Mia M
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Joanee
Chicago
W. B. Clark
Mra Wm. Kellogg
Jack
Rock Island
Mae Moore
Eleaner Casson
Woman’s Club
John Shaffer
Milo Stevens
Boyd
Stanton Moores
W. C. Piggs
Pittaturg
Kansas
Will Clark
Clark
H. N. Oakes
Rebah Oakes
K. Garten
Geo. Shissler
Iman Kirtley
County Legion
Wilbur Glaskey
Cub
Suzannah David
Chucky
Steven Qrham
Jimmie Ryan
Jamie Ryan
David Grimm
Judy Sullivan
Joe Dennis Powers
Bdodie Sorndack
Mike Miller
Benor Bull
Bill Bornback
Boye Wee
Frakiin Powers
Melvin Howe Sear
Denner
Roger Smith Bear
David Grimm Wolf
Jimmie Ryan Wolf
Mike Miller Wolf
Dena's Powers
Adie Gornback
Joseph M. Kenny
M. D Medical Clinic
Brimfield, Alvide
Taylor Funeral Home
D. H. Johnson
Johnson
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Shnots
BANK
Gener Bankir
Ewalts
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Ahnois
Eldon McKown
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
General Insurance Notary Public Office
Res. Acy
LAW
Kellstedt& Young Brimfield, Tiffeate
Allstate Realty
H.T
Sam” Compton
Sam Compton
Palace Theater
Illendis
Robert Steck
Joan Taylor
Sun Mon- Tues
Ronald Reagamamp
Dewey
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