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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
1
A historical fragment lists corn oats and wheat prices with butter eggs and hog counts across several years 1898 1918 1928 1938 and 1948. It notes heat rains and planting hampered by conditions and includes brief social notes about graduates and camps at Pilgrim Park and local school completions.
Mra Dorothy Kemper the millbrook tax collector will keep the books open until July 1 due to extended collection time. Louise Wagoner Brimfield township collector has received notice of the extension and will keep the books open until June 28.
May 10 11 24 at Johnson Insurance office appears in notes with Jubilee waxes. June 14 stand at Princeville Bank. Remaining time at home. Maude Hacselbacher Taz Col.
A newspaper listing titled June Pictures lists film titles and stars by date. Entries include June 1 Laura Dana Andrews Gene Tierney Glifton Webb and June 28 The King and I with Yul Brynner Deborah Kerr Color Courtesy. Subsequent dates feature July titles Yank in Korea Lon McCallister Sussy Carson City Randolph Scott Lucille Norman July 12 Crisis Jose Ferrer Gary Brant Paula Raymond July 19 The Eddie Cantor Story Keeete Brasselle Will Rogers in color July 26 Above and Beyond Robert Taylor Eleanor Parker.
Paul Cady son of Mr and Mrs Keith Cady was one of four graduates chosen to give the commencement address. His subject was The American Sputnik. He was editor in chief of the yearbook The Tabula, captain of the soccer team, a member of the state soccer squad, and held an A average. Scholarships to Yale and Lake Forest were offered. he plans Lake Forest for undergrad with Yale later for law study.
A memorandum from a business owner urges workers to adopt a new "work break" during the day between starting and quitting times. It argues the break could support steady employment and paychecks without forcing participation.
Editorial notes convincing evidence that farmers prosper when selling to consumers in free markets, not through government supports. It argues higher prices reflect consumer dollars, while Southeast crops like cotton and tobacco face price controls. The piece questions whether prices or politicians should guide farming.
Laura Items Maraclyttle Rowe and Paul Kemper of Peoria joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs James Kemper. Mr and Mrs Donald Miller and Sandra of Elburn stayed with Mr and Mrs Thomas Miller, Capt Corliss Lafaure and family of the Marwell Air Force in Ala visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Cor liss Laisure. Mr and Mrs Merie Carter of Tulsa Oklahoma spent a few days at the James Kemper home and with relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Jones attended the funeral of his sister Mrs Arthur Shafer in Abingdon Saturday afternoon.
A series of social notices details visits by Mr and Mrs Paul May and Vicki of Radio Getty, a wedding and reception for Arlene Reins and Paul Bute in Dunlap Methodist Church, and a garden ceremony at Rutland for Patricia Shupe. Attendees include the Heinz, Arnold, Gelort, and Arnold families plus relatives from Denver and St. Louis. A 350 guest lawn reception followed the Rutland wedding.
The Jubilee Jolly Jills opened with a president-led meeting to organize selling Heart of Illinois Far tickets. Members Kathy Kelley Mary Joan Hay and Darlene Nauman led demonstrations and talks on wardrobe, marking darts, and freezing peas with piano by Kathy Kelley and Mary Joan Hay providing entertainment.
Last week at the State FFA Convention Clarence Caton and Charities Ekena received the State Farmer award. Parents attended to see their sons honored. several others, including Gerald Vareb Lyle Naumar Rourey Whittaker and Epherea Claveaveh, were acknowledged for related honors. The event ran from Tuesday through Thursday at the Northern Ave motel, with teachers and reporters covering the ceremonies.
French Grove’s Laura Womans Society of Christian Service gathered Thursday at Mrs Marilla Stickel’s home with reports from Mrs Eleanor Gasson concerning her grandmother Mrs C F Shamas in St Marys hospital. The event included a wedding in Bloomington and a Vacation Bible School drive led by Lois Kellogg with many teachers.
Mr and Mrs George Bilundy and children of Washington USC visit Illinois relatives. Mrs Wisie Collins of Wichita spends a month with Fenhart and Toll families. George Sakatia from Japan awaits his wife. Bil Harding and others attended the county Legion meeting at Stafford high school. Strawberries ice cream and coffee were served.
Proofs of the children pictures recently taken for public troa will be shown this afternoon from 5 30 to 6 30. The event announces a display of the latest portraits for the public record and approval.
Notice invites teens ages 13 to 19 to join the Brimfield Teen Club. Contact Donor Joyce Howe for details as a meeting is set for Saturday night at 7:30 at Parkside Cate.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday afternoon to elect leaders. Kathy Howe is president, Joyee Plack secretary, Matty Jane Plack treasurer, Edith Cecls reporter, and Mary Jans Plack chairs the social committee. The program committee is led by Joyce Flack MOY, with meetings every two weeks from 4:00 to 5:00.
Mrs Clara M Shafer of Abingdon died June 13 at Cottage hospital. Born May 6 1882 in Abingdon to W A Jones she married James Arthur Shafer January 16 1902 in Baura. Survived by five brothers and three sisters, with services at Abingdon Methodist Church and burial in Abingdon cemetery.
Mrs Sarah K Cole dies in Pasadena at 89 after living with her son Derbert T Cole. Former Brimfield and Peoria resident wife of Central Illinois Lagat Co employee Harold Cole. Survived by son Herbert five grandchildren including Charles Burroughs of Peoria two great grandchildren and sister Margaret Mittiebaco of Omaha Nebraska.
Floyd M. Foster Feaster, president of Meadowbrook Dairy in Peoria, died Tuesday morning on Meadowbrook Road. Born March 29, 1899 in Hob Row Indiana, he was son of Wilmer N and Arissuc Meeker. He married Amelia J. Schreicher in Peoria December 3, 1936. Survived by wife Betty, daughter Jane Foster of Peoria, sister Helen Schannan of Chicago, and brothers, Taerted of Waandington and Fred of Peoria. The Foster family lived in the community for years, the father once managing the Wilcoo Dairy farm, with the family well known locally.
Notice to all persons that Monday July 7 1958 is the claim day in the estate of Ira L. Martie Deceased in Peoria County Illinois and that claims may be filed on or before the stated date without issuance of summons Frances K Martin Administrator Swain Johnson Gard and Cation Attorneys Peoria Illinois
The Legion Auxiliary announces a meeting on June 26 at 1:00 pm at Pala Ray. Clare Knight will preside and thank members for their fine work during the past year.
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