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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
1
Brimfield prepares for a big Fourth of July celebration. The column tracks local race entries, crop yields for corn oats and wheat, dairy prices, and farm activity. Notable items include graduates, church events, a local restaurant opening, and community travel notes.
Wyatt Ashbaugh announces that Peoria County AAA signees cannot retain excess corn acreage this year. Early adjustments pay only when acreage meets contract limits, and any excess must be removed promptly after notice. Land can be shifted to other crops once measured, with contract cancellations for noncompliance.
A study on marketing and feeding sheep and lambs will be conducted at nearby Peoria County farms on Friday June 28. Arrangements for the tour are coordinated by the Farm Bureau.
A rustic note describes building a roaring fire indoors to warm the office while rejecting a northern summer. The author mentions abundant water in the basement and yard, a layabout mosquito supply, and plans for sunburn next week if the rain ends.
Prof W P Flint told farm advisers at the College of Agriculture conference that chinch bugs are less damaging this year. Cold and wet weather have increased pest mortality, reducing the need for barriers unless a dry spell returns.
Most local schools have hired their staff for the coming year with Reed, Mrs. Erma McKinty Tidd Whitten, Louise Coon Maple Grove, Vera Whittaker Burt, Mrs. Will Clark Gilbert, Ruby Kjeilander of Gales burg Bell, Mrs. Ernest Graves Radley, Mrs. Judson Harding Town House, Bernadette Flynn Cahill, Mrs. Lilian Smith Brambie, Clara Varney, Delavan Elmore, ArthacSt lakeway French Grove, Airs. Glen Doubet Scotland, Mrs. Richard Heinz Nightingale, Bernice Pierson Gibbs, Mrs. Bertha Pierson Brimfeld Grade, Superintendent A. 8. Nichols, Helen Hart Metz, 7th and Bd, Elizabeth Johnson, 5th and 6th, Mary Miars, 3d and 4th, Virginia Clark, 1st and 2nd.
French Grove Mrs Dottie Clark visited Gladys and Margaretta Carter Friday. Mrs Erma McKinty Tidd is engaged to teach the Heed school the coming year. William Henry Carter visited two days last week at his Carter grandparents home.
Laura and Peoria visitors frequent local scenes with relatives and friends. Counts of gatherings include showers, church events, graduations, and cattle sales, featuring Parsell, Carter, Reed, McClellan, and McKown families among others. A postnuptial shower honors Earl Merrifield with Evelyn Back ties amid Elmwood and Laura communities.
About 500 eighth graders earned diplomas at County Commencement in Peoria with a music readings program. L L Pearce of Chillicothe delivered the address and J A Gayes, County Superintendent, presented awards. Graduates from rural township schools include Bernard German and others. village school grads listed. Jubilee and Millbrook township classes named.
The Laura Ladies Social Circle will serve a plate lunch supper on June 20 at the M. E. Church starting at the supper hour. After the meal, there will be two free entertainment acts for attendees.
Fire Company announces a two called business meeting for Monday June 22 at 8 o clock. E Pembtle, Chief. Brimfield Township High Principal A S Nichols Ada Saddler Morma Cora Emma Tracey and R E Wright listed. Norma Elmer will teach music in both schools and sewing in the high school. M M Saxton continues as bari instructor for the two schools.
Vera Nixon Hall of Peoria Heights died Monday at Methodist hospital in Peoria. Born October 17, 1894 in Cax Hill, she married Fred Hall January 30, 1917 in Bloomington and lived in Peoria since. Survived by husband Frederick Gordon Hall, brother Earl Nixon, and her parents of Oak Bluff. Services held at Cumerford-Eldsley Memorial Home Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial in Parkview Cemetery, Peoria.
The County Legion invites all Legionnaires and families to Brimfield School Park for the annual picnic. Bring lunches for noon and evening meals, enjoy shade, tables, benches, games, and a kitten ball game between Tisdell Post of Peoria and the County. Highlights include an address by States Attorney E. V. Champion and a concert by the Peoria Post No 2 Band. tickets issued to Legion members for the free family treat.
In January 1851 H O Bart drove a lumber wagon to Springfield with Senator Peter Sweat and Representative David Sanborn to help pass state laws. Bart then rented land in Logan County, earned 100 acres, and profited by transporting officials and selling the tract for 400 dollars.
Reader notice highlights a limited time offer for two Group A magazines and one Group B selection with advance payment for the News. Customers clip the coupon, choose, and mail with renewal for the News. W Day returns home to Emwood after months in St Francis hospital with improved health.
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