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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
Samuel H Moore and Miss Josie Eaton wed at the bride’s parents’ home on June 21 1891 by Rev W H Mason of Elmwood Illinois. Grain prices show corn 49 oats 21 wheat 44 eggs 12 hogs 7.50. A grand parade is planned for July 4 as readers report on local farming, school news, and community events.
Mrs Francesa Hingdon spends days at Minnie Reed home in El Pass. Nedra and Davey McKinney visit their uncle in Peoria Heights. Mrs J F Nauvert and Barbara Anne of Silmhurst vacation with Mrs Chas Stewart. Mrs O B Overen attends W B Walser golden wedding reception. Friends gather at John E Johnson birthday bas ket dinner with L Hassel bacher D Hasselbacher Floday Kin gert Horace Moon Howard Moon and others.
A historical critique argues that domestic labor unrest and multiple strikes undermine national defense efforts. It cites the Southern coal mines and an estimated 213 days of coal supply, noting closures through April and warnings of another strike unless arbitration is used. The piece links labor actions to broader safety concerns amid foreign policy goals.
Descendants of John Coulter gathered for their first reunion on a sunny Sunday at Jubilee College. P M Coulter, 71, was the eldest man and Mrs Ghost Coulter, 73, the eldest woman. Officers elected for next year were Mrs Wm Shane as president and Mrs Carrye Coulter as secretary-treasurer. Attendees listed include Chas Coulter, John Coulter, Ethel Miller, John Driscoll, Waltar Nixon, Louie Keyster, Ernest Coulter, and many others from Peoria to Davenport. The group voted to meet next year on the third Sunday in June.
A discussion on financing defense argues against printing money or taxing through inflation. It warns that issuing more currency or pushing perpetual securitization risks hyperinflation like postwar Germany. The solution favors financing via direct borrowing from the people through defense bonds and bank cooperation.
Bids for gravel and hauling will be accepted by M. Travis secretary of high school board No 157 no later than Saturday June 21. See Traviea for specifications and quantities.
Three Brimfield girls Shirley Catton Thelma DeVries and Marlene Reinhart graduate from Dickinson College of Business Peoria class of 1941. Graduation exercises Friday June 27 in Bradley College chapel with Jacob Leniz as commencement speaker. Catton completed executive secretarial course while DeVries and Reinhart finished comptometer course. All hold permanent jobs. Public invited to attend the eight o clock ceremony daylight saving time.
Weekend activities include Laura Items Laura in Springfield on business. Mr and Mrs William Duffy hosted the Peterson reunion. Patsy O'Brien of Peoria visited Miss Virginia O'Dona. Mrs Datsy Huxtable of Elmwood visited with the Bob Smith family. Mrs Carl Fauth of Peoria visited here with her relatives. Mr and Mrs George Combs planned a two week Texas vacation. William Clinch of Edwood visited Mrs George Moore and Marianne. The Wycoffs and Jacquen families attended Hugh Wycoott’s wedding in Roanoke. Otto Kaecer and children of Monica spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sandy Kaer. Greta Strickland arrived from St Marys hospital for a visit. Mr and Mrs Klever visited in Princeville. Laura plans a homecoming on Thursday August 7. Mr and Mrs Vaden Couch and son of Troy Ohio stayed with Paul Noland. Clarence Catton and baby of near West Jersey visited the Barrett home. Marianne Moore had tasils removed at Kewanee Public hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Gerald Webster of near Mewanee hosted Sunday dinner with Don Webster family. Lois Milroy and Wayse Colville of Galesburg visited Claude Lorance and Janet Lee. Celia Leach of Peoria, Mrs Wiley Reed of Brimfield attended Jane Kemper home Sunday.
Notice of a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road and bridge purposes in Brimfield Peoria County Illinois for the fiscal year 1941 1942. Public inspection begins June 19 1941 at Brimfield Village Hall. A hearing is set for June 26 1941 and final action by the Highway Commissioner on September 2 1941.
French Grove Giles Martzluf spent the weekend in Farmington. Helen Reicheneker spent Monday afternoon with Eleanor Moore. Mrs. DO. E Emp and Mrs. Anna Maher were Monday cullere at the L A Kellogg home. Mr and Mrs. A R Moore and Mr and Mrs. Chas Powers were in Galesburg on business Thursday. Robab Oakes of Cook County hospital in Chicago is home for a two week vacation. Mrs. Chas Powers was to be a surgical case at St Mary's hospital in Galesburg this Tuesday morning. The Improvement Society meets with Minnie Martzluf, Mrs Georgia Syaffer and Mrs Ruth Carter at Martzlattone on Thursday June 26. Mesdames Ethel Tancan, Lauella Carter and Mabel Mott are the program committees. Rall call An Ixprove ment Ive Made in my home.
Hubert Porter died suddenly last Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 o clock conducted by Reverend T C Hargreaves at Johnson Funeral Home. Hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Nearer My God To Thee were sung. Burial in Qax Hill cemetery with pallbearers Geeser Kingdon John Powers Archer Johnson Roger Smith William Wodrow and Robert Miars. Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for sympathy and kindness extended. Mrs Hubert Porter Edward Porter family
Mr and Mrs Harvey Ekena hosted a Sunday dinner to mark their 10th wedding anniversary on June 17. Guests included Charles and Frances Ekena, Roy Shane of Peoria, and many relatives from Brimfield Peoria Elmawood Laura Meta Mora Princeville and other towns. The event honored fathers on Father’s Day with the elders Charles Ekena and Roy Shane noted.
Fragmentary note discusses someone unsure about staying down there after planting and mentions contemplating restating something about cheering. The readable facts are limited and no clear entities or events emerge.
Excerpts describe life in Santurce and San Juan, noting slow locals, weather swings, bases at Buchanan, large docks, and concrete housing. Moon details work assembling machinery, cane fields, rum production, and scenic mountains and harbors near Fort Buchanan. He mentions humidity, mosquitos, and the new infrastructure projects shaping the island.
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