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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
Daily snippets report new houses under construction by A Lyle and son at Lyons Mas and a Baptist parsonage move. Teachers named G V Pettit principal Bila Sail Etta Quaesberg and Mabel Foster. Harvest figures show corn, wheat, butter, eggs, and hogs with varied totals. Bruce key residents Lester Rusk Elsie Cobb Max Hayes Elise Roberts Meith Cady Jos Biundy Bobby Donbeta and others connected to area events and summer plans.
Henry A Reed aged 78 former French Grove resident to be buried at Brimfield after services at Taylor Puner Rome at 2 o clock. Officiant Wer E Vernantes of Peoria will be assisted by Robert Pacey George Wagner Kenneth Shaw Donald Cramer and Andrew Whittaker. Reed born July 13 1873 in Lae Algeia died Glendale California. Retired city employee long residence in Glendale. Married Mabel Carlsen September 30 1964 who died in 1946. One daughter Mrs Marcell Carlin of Glendale and two great granddaughters survive. Minister Mrs Lottie Davis of Glendale California also survivor.
The children grandchildren and great grandchildren of Charles and Cly Hindle Hayes, deceased, gathered at Jubilee Park Sanaay for their annual reunion. Attendees included J A Hayes of Princeville. Sirs Weodater Gehring. Mr and Mrs Gehring and the Websters. Mike and Janet of Galesburg. Mac and Modest Blanchard. Gard Lée and Shelby. Thomas Campbell and Mary Elisabeth of Minneapolis. Harry Hayes of Peoria. Robert Hayes of Denver. C L Mayes of Oak Hill. Max Hayes and Richard of Peoria. Mead T Babcock. Louis Aldrich of Brimfield. Clarence Pulien and granddaughter of Peoria. Robert Bean and Roger of Gridley. John Babcock, Mead and Laurie of Cnhcothe.
Carnival tickets are on sale at all participating stores with limited quantities. Buyers are advised to act quickly to secure ride passes and avoid missing out on the upcoming event.
Schedule lists games on Wednesdays at 6 15 DST starting June 13 with Brimfield at Laura and June 20 Princeville at Brimfield. Other dates include Laura at Brimfield June 27 Brimfield versus Daslap July 3 Laura at Brimfield and July 11 Brimfield at Princeville. July 31 Daslap at Brimfield and Brafoheld at Laura. Tournament to be played Old Seiler's week with teams each day.
Fragmentary schedule notes list games and times at Princeville on Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30 with teams including Jaty Geause Razre Sug Simwood and BremBietd. Details are unclear but indicate 6 15 pm start times and multiple locations.
A movement among long time settlers seeks to restore a 120 year old log cabin at the rear of Bessie LaFoliette’s lot. LaFoliette offers the building free if a group can commit to preservation as a village landmark. A public meeting will be held at the Legion Hall tonight to discuss organizing plans.
Well over 100 children have registered for a swimming party sponsored by Garson's Super Market. The event will be at Twin Takes back near Pekin on Thursday July 5 with free transportation and beach admission provided by Mr and Mrs Garson. 75 extra admittance packets are available for non winners, parents, and friends who wish to join the trip.
The Brimfield Home Bureau invites members to a morning event at Blaswood Central Park starting at 10 am DST. Activities include a basket lunch, games, and prizes for attendees.
Evelyn Keyes stars in a free movie night program presented by Johnsy O'Cock Dick. Local church council hosts the event with doors opening at seven and showtime slated for seven thirty. Public invited to attend.
Wiss Myron Kelley of Galesburg spent Sunday at the Foor irggen home. Mr and Mrs David Wyecoff and child ren of Ohio are visiting with Dave Wreeff Sr and Mrs Johnnie Roluas and children spent the weekend in Hamp ton with relatives. Christine and Jimmie Reed of Williamafield spent from Tuesday to Friday at the James Kemper home. Mrs Ruth Moore and Marianne, Mr and Mrs Leonard Mansel and family attended Friday evening gathering. Mr and Mrs Harley Reed and Mr and Mrs James Kemper also noted.
Farmers eyeing oats to qualify for the Soil Bank must clip by July 1 and understand the program. The plan ties oat acreage to corn base, with grazing restrictions after June 24 and no harvest pasturing in 1956. Call county offices to verify plans and avoid errors.
Reading OCR fragments show a plan to circulate baskets by the Junior Pilgrim Fellowship to fund a trip to Kentucky. The message asks for a call to Manisa Evans on a July Sunday to retrieve the basket and pay for the art contained, then pass it on.
Brimfield 4-H members will gather July 3 for a picnic at the high school. Girls are slated to eat at 9:30 AM, with activities following at Brienfield Club Te.
Weekend visits and greetings among Oakes families in Bloomington Denver and Urbana. Robah Kellogg spoke to Elmwood Methodist Church group. a dinner honored Dr J Bockieman in Urbana. Rev Paul Tidsweil and family visiting SH Oakes relatives. assorted arrivals and hospitality among local households.
Miss Kleine Scanlan became the bride of Donald R Johnson in two ceremonies at the Fira Presbyterian church Newton on June 3. Parents are Mr and Mrs HZ Scanlan of Newton and Mr and Mrs Glaude A Johnson of Tampico Illinois. Kathryn Scanlan served as maid of honor. Gary Johnson and Paul Johnson were best and ushering brothers. The gown featured white Swiss organdy over white satin with a four tier veil and seed pearl tiara. The couple planned a trip to the Ozarks then home in Charleston while data for Mia-yobnacn-will continue studies at Eastern Illinois State College. MF Johnson to be inducted into the Army on June 2. They previously taught in Brimfield district schools.
Relatives announce the death of Frank G Gues on June 18 at his Van Nuys home. Funeral details unavailable. Survived by wife Chella Johnson and daughter Gertrude Mangrove of Van Nuys. The Guests lived here for years and moved to California in 1942.
In an Iowa primary retelling, debates over farm price supports and government policy clash with calls for self discipline and caution. Aims to note Hickenlooper's win and the broader worry that price supports may create more problems while liberty versus stark rationing is debated by farm leaders and observers.
The Brimfield band presents a concert this Saturday June 30 featuring an accordion solo a clarinet quartet and the polka band. Donna Carroll first clarinet will perform two accordion solos When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Lady of Spain. A clarinet quartet Eleanor Shaffer Betty Rae Harlan Elaine Dam Kon and Joan Heinz will play Zampa. The girls have been faithful band members this past year and are up for promotion. The poxa band will perform old time tunes and the full ensemble will play O McDonald and His Musical Farmyard Music Gamplers March Medley of Patriot Melodies The Merry Widow Wah and more. Concert begins at 8 pm.
Appreciation note from the Little Leaguers thank supporters for a bake sale success and invite fans to their next home game on July 4 at 6 15 PM Laura will play there. A hospital visit message thanks relatives and friends for kindness during recovery. Gene Maher plays reruns on Sunday July at Jubilee Park at 1 00 o'clock.
The regular Lego auxiliary meeting is set for this afternoon at 2 00 pm. The 3d Division American Leen Aurthary will meet in Peoria on June 30. Jaly C Bette, daughter of Mr gaa ohm, from Weat Chicago, has moved from Sth grade Jane and Talinder class. Her mother was formerly Juanita Tocker.
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