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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
1
From The Files entries show activity in agriculture and markets across several dates. References include strawberry sales by Bart's farm, grain and livestock prices for June 13 1901 and June 14 1911, and later crops prices for June 16 1921 and 198? with mentions of corn oats wheat butter eggs hogs. The passage also notes a hot Chicago day and a remark that some men are truly important while others merely act that way.
Eighth graders from Peoria County schools will receive diplomas next Saturday at Woodruff High School. Nine of twelve local pupils meet the 90 percent or above average requirement. Brimfield township leads with top medians. Notable graduates include Charles Catton, Gene Shissler, Jacqueline Riggs, Lyle Capron, Robah Wycoff, and many others from Brimfield, Millbrook, lattice, and Rosefield townships.
Morton B. Ewak of Banna Gay purchased the Gamesuaity Building from the bank following a spring skating rink operation there. Work already improves the yard exterior and repairs to plaster and stage, with plans to redecorate the club room and rent to organizations and ready the bowling alley for use this fall.
Rainy weather postpones the Royal Neighbor picnic supper planned for June 12 in the Pacey yard. A nearby birthday gathering for Mogree Jackson near Metamera was attended by Archibald and family, and Dewey Lark of Elmwood, with Joe Heintzman and Emanuel Springer also present.
The tenth annual Bell school alumni picnic will be held Sunday, June 15 at the southeast of town school. Former pupils, teachers and families who resided in the district are invited. A basket picnic will occur at noon followed by a social gathering led by teacher Ida Maber Graves.
The article argues the goal of American medicine is twofold: first prevent disease, second cure disease. It notes widespread efforts in states like California Michigan New York New Jersey and Texas to provide state-wide prepaid medical service under medical association guidance. It cites enabling acts in Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Tennessee and emphasizes organized medicine’s drive to extend effective service to all social and economic groups.
Critics split on a new tax bill, arguing it shifts too much burden to middle income earners and industry. Officials warn high rates choke production while urging cuts in defense spending to reduce demand. Congress should take time to craft a law aligned with the era's emergency needs.
Our students home for vacation include Thomas Day from the U of Je Roberta Bowman Ruth Rosa Marge Webber Detta Lou Shaffer Wilbur Taily and George Edwards from Western State Teachers college Detta Lou will attend a summer term at Macomb and Thomas expects to return to Urbana for summer study Sunday guests at the Richard Pilt map home were Mel and Mra Dellman Pillman Mr and Mra James Pillman and Sandy Mr and Mrs Dewey Clark of Elmwood Mr and Mra Rogeell Pill man and family Mr and Mrs Wm Archibala and Dickie
Laura Wycoff attended the graduation of his son David at Champaign on Monday. Mrs. Gessie Barnard of Wyoming spent several days with Mrs. Jennie Barrett. Mrs. Wiley Reed of Springfield and Mrs. Bana Reed with Mr. James Kemper visited in Galesburg Friday. The church supper will be held Friday June 20 at 6 PM to fix church steps.
Rose Feson daughter of Mr and Mrs B Fuson married Theodore Morb son of Mr and Mrs A Korb in St Charles Missouri on May 3 The newlyweds reside at 146 Randolph Ave Peoria Korb is a leather goods and jewelry buyer at Bergner and Co Store Her husband is a young attorney graduate of University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin law school admitted to the bar in 1955 The bride was well known in the area and had lived there for several years Mrs Joseph Valestine and Miss Frances Vaienne of East Peoria were guests last week of their daughter and sister Mrs J D Bestant tum may.
Construction of the new firm shop at Princeville High School will begin Monday morning at eight, with the 30 by 53 foot concrete block building expected to be ready for occupancy by September 1. The project is funded by a referendum, NYA and state boards, and targets 12th grade shop and mechanic classes. NYA interviewers will recruit 16 to 19 year olds at 8 am, and eligible workers already registered should appear as well. Livya Vaughs, supervisor of building trades in Brimfield, chairs construction.
Readers report social calls in Bloomington Peoria Toulon and La Porte with Kellogg and Clark families visiting Erman Kirtley Verne Shaffer and Paul attended Knox college event. Attendees at a sale near Springfield and at a livestock contest plus Festival proceeds 322.65 and cemetery donations.
State Director Vaul G Armstrong announced that the July 1 registration for 21 year old men will be conducted by local Selective Service boards at their headquarters and designated offices. He said outside agencies may assist, as they did on October 16, 1943, when over one million men were enrolled in Illinois. Local boards, now functioning routinely, expect about 60 000 men to register as they reach 21 since October 36.
Hubert Porter, 77, died Tuesday after a street heart attack on his way home from Elm wood. Born December 25, 1913 in Brimfield, he was the youngest son of Edward and Katherine Porter and married October 6, 1935 to Hilda Doabet of Hanna City. Survived by wife, two daughters Mary Lou and Bett, Ann, and siblings, services set at Johnson Funeral Home June 12 at 2 pm, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mark Saylor recalls the boy known as Happy Saylor who died suddenly in Peoria. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Wyoming on Sunday afternoon June 1. Born November 10, 1890 in Brimfield, he moved to Wyoming at age 10 and spent life as a volunteer firefighter and Greater Wyoming club worker. Survived by sisters Jessie Mapes and Jennie Johnson, with parents Hezekiah and Alice Rook Saylor and two sisters Ruth and Bessie preceded in death.
Last Wednesday services for Fred M. Davis, well known Fort Dodge rain dealer, who died Monday after illness, were conducted at Wilder funeral home with Rev. William T. Paden officiating. Pallbearers included Edwin Swarteendruber, Edoward Dalfy, Guy Graham, RB. Pergusca, Ea wis Dwyer, C. D. Thorsen, John M. Schaupp, and B. B. Cavanaigh. Burial followed in North Lawn cemetery. Mason lodge members attended and LeRoy Zimmerman led graveside rites. Numerous out of town mourners arrived from Pasadesa, Peosia, Toulon, Meederson, Wyoming, Chicago, Streator, Waterloo, Boone, and Fonda.
Heavy rain and cooler, cloudy conditions Monday hinder field work as Teesiay delays tarmere repair in many areas. Moist hay suffers from excess moisture while local board HQs plan extended registration due to weather. Registration runs 7 AM to 7 PM with possible extra sites approved by local board chairmen and state director.
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