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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
2
From The Files June 18 1891 to June 19 1941 provide a collage of farm outputs and local activity. Entries record Brimfield fruit sales and crop yields including corn wheat eggs and hogs, with notes on grass deliveries and new construction projects.
The Brimfield 4-H group met June 16 at Brimfield High School with nine members present. Joan Heinz and Borene Smith played piano. Marilyn Pillman demonstrated sewing a skirt band. Refreshments were served by Peggy Johnson and Naneree. The next meeting is set for June 23 at Zo'cbeck daylight time.
Notice of auction for Sctual District 52 Carrol Jubi le township 10 N 6 E to sell school house measuring 26 by 18 feet with two outhouses a coal house furnace desk pump water tank and fixtures. Sale on Saturday June 23 1952 at 1 08 o'clock cash terms. Balanga subject to removal. Auction conducted by J M M Slias Acct Frank Notzske Leasteca Joe Dogs Willis Feltco.
The Legion Auxiliary announces a regular meeting on June 28 at 2 30 PM PST. Committee members Earth Catton Edna Christian and Gelen Cole were named along with others on the coordinating group. A publicity and radio effort received honorable mention at the Elmwood district meeting. Appreciation is given to Br Wheald Nwa for support.
George W Wagner 51 a Brimfield area farmer died at Methodist hospital at 3 p m Saturday after six months as a patient. He lived in the community for 50 years born March 3 189 om Madison D aee to George R Wagner and Grace Surecter Wagser married Louise Blancy March 2 in Galesburg. Surviving are wife one son four daughters two brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral 10 30 a m Tuesday at Gauss mortuary with Rev E L Fernandes officiating burial Brimfield cemetery. Casket bearers named. The family thanks relatives and friends for sympathy and gifts during bereavement.
The Pepa County Rural Youth met at Pleasant Valley Park near Dunlap. Members announced a stand at the county fair this year and outlined plans for the annual picnic at Detweiler Park on July 2 with entertainment starting at 2:38 p.m.
Ransom Brance of Mt. Vernon Iowa calls on old friends and relatives in Touracay. E R Ristine remains hale at age. he visits Ms Howard Schilots. Mrs Mildred Bragg receives hospital treatment at St Francia. Mrs Violet Fryer returns from visit to her son Cp Donald Pier wil ce stationed at Fort Hood Texas.
The regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held Friday June 22 at the home of Mrs Eva Clark.
Residents and guests attend gatherings at the French Grove area. Mrs Pearl Coach visits her son. families and friends from Wyomin, Mt Vernon, and Burt share news. The French Grove Improvement Society plans a June 28 meeting, a klept auction for cemetery funds, and reports a successful work day improving the cemetery grounds.
The Laura Merry Makers held their fifth meeting at Alice Rono Simone's home with 15 members and five visitors. President called the meeting to order. secretary read the roll and minutes. Demonstrations were given, Mrs. Doubet helped with skirts, cookies were prepared, games played, and lunch served by car hostess Pat Doubet. Next gathering set for June 7 at Sharlene La May's home.
Pupils of Evalyn McCowan will present a piano recital on June 8 and 27 at 8:39 pm in Union Church. The event is free to the public and full program details will be announced later.
Harry Shirley, former Times Record ad manager, becomes manager of Mobites Air-Sho in Chiesa. He left Sears in Mobite on June and took over the AirSho the same day. He plans to make Mobile his home and serves in local civic groups and defense activities.
Laura Items and Mrs Merle Carter with daughters of Tulsa visit relatives. Miss Permila Laisure and Margie Emery of Peoria spend weekend with home folks. Lausures and Beauchamp drive to Berne Indiana to visit kin. Neighbors join a Beatt Park skating picnic for grade school children with a planned event and sack lunches.
Mrs Frank Mutton thanks friends for kind cards and remembrances during hospital stay. Mire Beth Redfearn and Timothy express gratitude for two years of companionship and support from those they have become acquainted with. Rev and Mrs K R Redteara and Family.
Mr and Mrs Garry Marshall celebrate their golden wedding with an open house on June 8 from 2 to 4 PM and 9 to 9 PM at 705 Lydia Street Peoria. Close friends are invited to call and share in the occasion at their home.
A fragment notes dipping items in shellac and letting matches dry as a preservation method. It mentions shellac treatment and a drying period without further details.
Betty Eaine Howe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Howe, wed Clifford M Basselbacher in a double ring ceremony at Brimfield Methodist. Attendants wore white organdy gowns. reception followed at the Legion Ball. The bride, a Brimfield High and nursing graduate, will live in Brimfield with her husband, who is an Army veteran and bank employee.
Grace Arbogast McGeth and Walter Cowden united in marriage at Elmwood church. Revena A Schroeder officiated with Clare Arbogast and Mary McBeth as attendants. The couple planned a motor trip to Pennsylvania New York and Maine before settling back in Elmwood.
Notice to all persons that August 6, 1951 is the claim date in the estate of Willam B. Smith Deceased pending in the Probate Court of Peoria County Tilineta. Claims may be filed on or before that date without issuance of summons. Executor L Richard Whitney Woolsey Sticksey Lucas Attorneys, Galesburg Illinois.
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