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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

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Pictures of Your Child For The News Tomorrow

The News will photograph children at the Legion Mall on Tuesday July 3 from 10 am to 6 pm. Waltz Studies of Des Moines will photograph free of charge for a feature on real children titled Citizens of Tomorrow. No obligation or subscription needed. parents may request additional prints directly from the photographer.

Legion Mall Waltz Studies Des Moines Citizens of Rea Priot Pen Apaper Raghied H Srodio

Brimfield Boosters Meeting and Honoring Mrs Roberts

The Brimfield Boosters June 22 meeting opened by President Buddy Silver with flag bearer Rosland Zena filling in for absent Lee Miles. Members Patsy Carroll Molland Ekena Robert Emerick James Shaw and others spoke or demonstrated. Guests included Mrs Flo Wiley Harmon and Mrs Ea 1 Goudy. Hostesses were Mrs Arthur Kelley Mrs Orville Tucker and Mrs Homer Tucker. Mrs W N Metowzn was hospitalized for observation. room 318.

Brimfield Boostera Buddy Silver UD 8S Rosland Zena Lee Miles Patsy Carroll Molland Ekena Robert Emerick James Shaw Dean Stahl Gerry Wohl Linda Kratzer Ronald Compton Buddy Tomer Neighto B. B. Roberta Grange Hall Shirly G@ulbertsen Jiceo Carter Teo Flo Wiley Harmon Pasadena Ea 1 Goudy Galesburg

Lutheran Minister Ordained Here Sunday

The Reverend Honard G. Welch former student pastor at St. Pauls Lutheran church was ordained and installed as pastor Sunday afternoon. Dr J C Schuelke of Christ Lutheran Peoria and the Reverend Albert A Ruff of Port Huron performed the rite. Welch is a World War I naval veteran and graduated June 8 from Glencordia Theological Seminary in Springfield.

Honard G. Welch St. Paul's Lutheran J C. Schuelke Christ Lutheran Church Peoria Way Albert A Ruff Port Huron Mich Mr Welch Naval Air Force South Pacific Glencordia Theological Seminary Springfield

Ministers Steinfeldt Family Relocates to Parsonage

The new Methodist minister and Mrs Steinfeldt moved last week from Atwood to the local parsonage and will also oversee churches at Moulea and Laura. Their daughter Miss Elizabeth teaches art at Hoopeston school.

Mev A. L. Steinfeldt Atwood Moulea Laura Elizabeth Hoopeston School

Model Airplane Contest Set For July Fourth At Detweiler Park

Central Illinois Plymouth dealers sponsor a July 4 model airplane contest at Detweiler Park from 9 30 to 5 30 with jet, stunt, and combat flying. Fifty eight trophies will be awarded. entries from five states plus an estimated 10 000 spectators. Free admission. activities include radio controlled flights to 2000 feet and ground displays. events attract clubs Exchange Club and Air Masters Club of Peoria as sponsors.

Central Illinois Plymouth Dealers Detweiler Park Exchange Club Air Masters Club of Reoria Brimfield Auto Sales Co Plymouth

French Grove Summer School At University Of Illinois

French Grove Ruth Ron Gakesa attends summer school at the University of Illinois. The Ernest Rosencrans family of Elmwood moved to the Custer house. Mrs Baws and the John Clark family were home callers that week. Mr and Mrs Bawrence Catton of Kewanee visited the A. R. Moore home. John Shaffer injured a hand in a hay pulley but is thankful the harm is not worse. Roth Shaw and Kenneth visited Hall Claire, Wis. to see their son and brother Lyle, and they visited the Raymond Shaw family in Rock Island. The Improvement Society met at the home of Mrs Fzel Plack. bring items for the silent auction to benefit the French Grove cemetery. Attendees included many locals and reporters list. The temperance meeting at Central Christian Church in Peoria featured Dr. A. P. D. Bexheimer and Homer Rodeheaver as speakers. A surprise breakfast hosted by Mrs Verne Shaffer was attended by many.

Roth Shaw Kenneth Hall Claire Wis Lyle Raymond Shaw Rock Island

Local social notes list residents visiting and moving

Laura Items Myr and Mrs Donald Miller and Sandra moved to Brimfield. Mrs Edson Purcell is a patient at Proctor hospital after surgery. Mrs Chan Garter visiting grandmother in San Diego California at the Clarence Emery home. Mrs Esther Spencer of North Henderson called sister Clarence Hmery and family Sunday. Mrs Clarence Carmondy and children of Monica spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Chas Thomas. Mrs Clifford Wheatley and Mrs Kenneth Smith of Princeville called on Mrs Jennie Barrett Thursday evening. Mrs Grew at Hickmland and Mrs Jenore Barrett visited Mrs Jame Barrett. Mr and Mrs Bam Tida and Marilyn Carter visited Tulsa Oklahoma Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs James Kemper and Mr and Mrs Aarley Reed went to Abingdon yesterday afternoon and visited Mr and Mrs Chess Hawver.

Esther Spencer N. Henderson Mra Clarence Hmery Clarence Carmondy Monica Chas Thomas Clifford Wheatley Kenneth Smith Princeville Jennie Barrett Hicmland Jenore Barrett Jame. Barrett

H & H Beauty Shop to Close July Fourth Holiday

The H and H Beauty Shop will be closed on Wednesday July 4 and Thursday July 4. Customers are advised to plan appointments accordingly and note the holiday closure.

Waltz of Chill Cothe Visitors to Geo Traver Home

Sar and Mra Panel visited Geo Traver's home on Saturday. The social call highlighted local hospitality and shared greetings among residents.

Sar and Mra Panel Waltz of Chillcothe Geo Traver Home

Hayes Family Reunion Draws Crowd at Jubile Park

A large and joyful Hayes family reunion gathered Sunday at Jubile Park. Attendees traveled from Minneapolis, Detroit, Princeville, Madison, Peoria, Western Springs, Galesburg, and beyond, including May Hayes Blanchird and many relatives. The attendance list includes Blanchard, Campbell, Gillen, Gebring, Saye, Babcock, Aldrich, Polen, Wew, and others.

Hayes May Hayes Blanchird Robert Blanchard Shirley Aid Carol Lee Thomas Campbell Mary Elizabeth Tommie Minneapolis Gertrude Hayes Gillen Jerry and Patav Detroit J. A. Hayes Princeville Ubas, Hayes and Mike Madison Wis David Brown Nancy David Western Springs Harry Hayes Peoria Webster Gebring Michal Janet Galenburg C L Saye Ghanies Donald A. T. Babcock Louis Aldrich Juho Babcock Lauren Chinncombe Clarence Polen James Wew Wxaut Peona

Legion Auxiliary Plans Regular Meeting and Visits

The Legion Auxiliary announces a regular meeting on June 28 at 2 30 DST with committee members Edith Fatton Edna Christan and Helen Cole. The noaldating committee includes Caroline Pacey Cathorn Beck Anna Moos and Elzabeth Ekenya. Princeville residents Michavel and David Traver visited grandparents Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Bryant of Long Beach California arrived for a brief stay with Marv Mulvaney's family and plan a drive to New York then Brimfield before a longer visit.

Edith Fatton Edna Christhan Helen Cole Harry Bryant Long Beach Calif Marv Harry Mulvaney New York Brimfield

Notice to creditors for estate of William H Smith

Claim Day Notice states August 6 1951 as the claim date for the estate of William H Smith Deceased in the Probate Court of Peoria County Tilfea a The notice directs filing of claims against the estate on or before the date without summons L Rickard Whitney Emcator Woolsey Stickney Lucas Attorneya Weinburg Building Galeaburg Illinois

William H Smith Peoria County Tilfea'a L. Rickard Whitney Emcentor Woolsey, Stickney & Lucas Attorneya Weinburg Galeaburg Illineia

Boy Scout Troop 153 Skating Party in BrimGeld

BrimGeld Boy Scout Troop 153 hosts a skating party for all ages on Tuesday July 3 from 8 to 10:10 p.m. at Ewalt Park Recreation building. Tickets cost 40 cents from any scout or the recreation building. Barold Camp Beribe.

Phe Boy Scout Troop 153 BrimGeld Ewalt Bec Tne Boy Scouts

Miss Marcella Kingdon Weds Kester Nelson in Whittier Church

Miss Marcella Kingdon daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kingdon of 1219 W Dorlana became Mrs Kester Nelson on Monday afternoon June 17 in Plymouth Congregational Church Whittier. Kester Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Gerbert Nelson of Rio Oso California. Ceremony featured vows before Dr Russell E Clay background of white gladioli stock and marigolds. Bridesmaids include Milford Jones Fullerton and Maryeu and Linda Kingdon. Best man Don Smith of Turlock. ushers Al Emerson Riverside Milford Jones Fullerton and David Smith Turlock. Reception followed with cake cutting, punch service, and guest book by local helpers. The couple planned a weeklong honeymoon before starting new lives in California.

Marcella Kingdon Charles Kingdon W. Dorlana Mra Kester Nelson Plymouth Congregational Church Whiter Don Smith Turlock al Emerson Riverside Milford Jones Fullerton David Smith Out of Town Merbert Nelson Joel Madge Dunbar RI Oso Porter Brimfield Ilinoi Ida Nelsosm Kester Healdaburg California Vera Nelson Vallejo Lee O'Neill Paso Robles Galef Carrie Peckham Rio Oso Galti

Picnic at Ewalt Park For Grade School Skaters

Invites grade school skaters and their families to a picnic at Ewalt Park Friday evening June 29 from 6 PM to dark. Mia Ewalt hosts with drinks provided. Children should bring sack lunches. Games and entertainment planned for the gathering.

Mia Ewailt Ewalt Park

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