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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
1
Across entries dated 1893 1903 and 1913 the column lists Corn Oats Wheat Rye Eggs Butter Hogs with varying prices. Notes mention a washed out embankment near P M Lynch Oak Bill and Corn fields uneven this year and Peoria population claim 80000.
An editorial urging restraint as Americans faced June 15 deadline for Coupon Number 17. It warns against hoarding red and blue points and late surges to buy meat and canned goods, noting how emotion drives purchases and urging readers to think and resist coupon frenzy.
Edward Fussner aged 49 killed his wife Geraldine 42 then shot himself after a heated argument. He fired from a .12 gauge through her back on a road, then went to relatives and killed himself in nearby woods. Coroner notes gun propped and discharged. Funeral at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Princeville.
A potluck dinner at the Methodist church honored Rev Charles Dunlevy on his birthday and his 53rd year in ministry. A large birthday cake and candles highlighted the table where the pastor and his wife sat. Many members and friends attended to celebrate the two occasions and Kev Dunlevy received a monetary gift after the Father’s Day program for his support of the church.
A wartime-era plea denounces selfishness that uses liberty to dodge postwar burdens. It argues Americans must defend private enterprise, ensure returning soldiers can resume private work, and resist government overreach to sustain a free republic and representative government.
Mr Warren Ayere returned Friday from St Francis hospital where she had been for weeks with no operation on a broken hip. She is making a nice recovery. The Priorities Information bureau of the Chicago Motor club urges car owners entering the armed services to grant a power of attorney so the car can be handled if the owner is unavailable.
Laura Items James Porter was Princeville caller Wednesday. Miss Margaret Kelley of Peoria called on friends hero Sunday. Miss Ilene Miller of Peoria spent the weekend with the Tom Miller family. Paul Noland Jr left for Camp Custer Michigan last week for army duties. Mrs Anton Coppilez and Con accompanied Delia Wycoff to Peoria Saturday. Miss Virginia Jones of Dixon spent the weekend with her folks Mr and Mrs Wm Jones. Mrs Anton Capples attended the funeral services of Mrs Sherman Garrison in Princeville Monday. Mrs Leigh Beamer and daughter of Tingley Iowa called at the Don Webster home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Wm Duffy of Seneca are the parents of a son born Sunday June 14, their second son. Mr and Mrs Claude Lorance and children attended the former class reunion in Williamsfield Sunday. Mrs Pred Steinman and Mrs Paul Burgess and children called on Pvt and Mrs Donald Kneer in Williamsfield Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Symmond and son and Mrs Mary Miller of East Peoria were Saturday evening visitors at the Hol Kalb home. Collen Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Brown and Ted Set. Bert Eberley of Ft Knox Kentucky were united in marriage by Rev. Lee Smith of Princeville Saturday morning. Among Laura folks attending the French Grove Festival Friday evening were Mr and Mrs George Moore, Mrs Clarence Emery and Marjorie, Mrs Fred Jones, Mrs Jennie Barrett, Mrs Will Janes, Eva Colina, Mrs Greta Strickland and Bull, Don Oppel, Kenneth Brown, Mr and Mrs Edson Purcell and the Paul Noland family.
Mrs F C Wight and Mrs Walter Rayfield shopped in Peoria on Tuesday. Harlan Pemble underwent hernia surgery at St Francis hospital Monday night. Staff Sgt James Boyd visited friends, then returned to New Jersey for hospital recuperation. Mrs Harold McNay and Ruth and Robert depart for Chicago for a week. Billie visits grandmother Maude Holmes as families are absent. Mr and Mrs Walter Rayfield hosted guests including Mrs Horace Moon and Russell Moon from Cuba, and Mr and Mrs Ear Stine and Barlene of Appleton. Methodist conference in Danville announced moves: Rev A A Rangers transferred to Kumler Church Springfield and Rev Benny Bloomer to West Jersey church and Brimfield church. Elmwood pulpit vacancy filled by Rev Van Dettum chosen by conference.
French Grove Cemetery Association held its annual festival last Friday evening with strong turnout from Princeville Brimfield Williamsfield Elmwood and nearby communities. Mia Anna Lyons read poems Barabara Smith led the Reminiscences program and proceeds totaled 75 dollars for the cemetery fund.
Brimfield Post 452 of the American Legion kicks off a nationwide drive for old phonograph records starting July 3. The 1942 drives collected 11 million discs, funding 370 thousand new records for servicemen in the Pacific and Africa. Soldiers recall radios and music aiding long nights, as the Legion pledges to provide canned music to camps and stations wherever placed.
Mrs Edward Keefer died at her home Wednesday evening after being in critical condition for a week following a Sunday illness. The article notes her residence here and her ongoing health struggles preceding death.
Frances Stenger 55 wife of Andrew Stenger of two miles west of Kickapoo died at St Francis hospital. She lived in Peoria county all her life. Funeral at 9:00 a.m. Monday at home and 9:30 a.m. at St Marys Kickapoo with Rev A Mey. Burial in Kickapoo Catholic cemetery. Surviving: husband two daughters Irene Carroll Brimfield Anna Mae Stenger home son Paul Stenger a brother Frank Loescher six sisters and three grandchildren.
Advocates of unlimited deficits are urged to inspect their theories in action as debt mounts. The piece argues debt cripples supply and demand, risks state socialism, and blames wasteful spenders and tax strategies. It warns that balanced taxation and savings are essential to win both war and peace, with neglect risking hunger and suffering.
Mr and Mrs Godfrey G Luthy hosted about fifty guests on their country estate south of town to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Peoria High class of 93 graduation. Dr Harry Paul of Slimmore University attended, revisiting childhood scenes. both Paul and Ghester McCown rose to prominence as authors and educators.
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