Brimfield News: 1908 to 1935 Updates and Weather
Wheat and hog figures amid scattered notes on local clubs teachers alumni meetings and transport upgrades. Entries mention new players V Petters addition to a baseball team, a $10 000 Fageol coach for Brimfield Transfer Co. and a severe wind storm with damage to trees buildings and telephones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corm
Enta
ee-Siocum
Rich Fisher
Frank Fisher
L A. Charleaton
Geo, Wooten
Kris Kettenring
A. E. Huey
Chas Beller J
Bennett
J. LaFollette
V. Petters
Dandaland
Haseen
Brimfield Transfer Co
John Dungan
Kent
Ohio
Peoria-Prinesville
Deana
Brimfield
Notice of Claim Day in the Finnegan Estate
Notice to all persons that claims against the estate of Jobo A. Finnegan, deceased must be filed with the Peoria County Probate Court by a specified date. Executor William Finnegan authorized claims without a summons. Archer Swain and Johnson, Attorneys, Peoria Illinois. Also corrected parental names for Sharon Lou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo A. Finnegan
Peoria County
Tligoms
Aummona
Read to Yesterday plans and upcoming events at Millbrook Grange
Millbrook Grange announces plans for Read to Yesterday and a future column. Youth and community service committees met at Merle Coon's hall with plans for events. A hobby show committee met at Donald McKown's home to arrange the forthcoming display. Hazel Mulvaney is ill after traveling to Minnesota. well wishes are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sp Lilbrook
Margaret
Merle Coon’a
Stange
Inga
Donald McKown
Hazel Mulvaney
Minnesota
Theory versus Horse Sense in Government Economics
A reader digest critiques New Era profit promises and government help to farmers, arguing that big theory has raised costs while real wages and living standards suffer. The author urges returning profits to private hands and cutting taxes, praising Merle Hoover’s task forces for seeking practical policy reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Hoover
Hayes Family Reunion Picnic Draws Wide Attendance
The Hayes family of the late Chas Bayes held their annual reunion picnic at Jubilee Park on Sunday with members traveling from Galesburg Princeville Oak Hill Minneapolis Pear ikey LaGrange Chillicothe Gridley Brimfield and other towns.
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Chas
Bayes
Jubilee Park
Galesburg
Webster Gehring
Webster Gehring Jr
Janet and
Mixe
Princeville
J. A. Bayes
Oak Hill
Leslie Hayes
Minneapolis
Mae Blanchard
Thomas Camptell
Mary Bixabeth
Tommy
Peari
Maa Hayes
Richard Rand
Hayes
Clarence Pallen
Ana
Jama Patrice
Melissa
Mary Joan Hayes
LaGrangé
Charles Hayes
Krianne
Mike
Chillicothe
John Babcock
Lauran and Mead
Gridley
Robert Bean Ang Noger
A. T. Babcock
Lewis Aldrich Ei Brimfield
Mothers of Litre Leaguers Sponsor Bake Sale
The Mothers of the Litre Leaguers sponsor a bake sale at the Dun Gan Sales Room on Saturday evening May 2. Purchases of holiday treats and baked goods are welcome, and donations of sale items are appreciated to raise funds for supplies like bats and balls for summer training and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of the
Mve
Dungan
New Soft Ball League Hewanee Leads With 3 Wins
Hewanee leads the league with 3 wins and no losses while Farm Bureau sits second with 2 wins and 1 loss. LaFayette and Brimfield share the cellar with 1 win and 1 loss each. Kewanee beat Farm Bureau 3 2 on Tuesday. LaFayette hosts Brimfield Friday at 0 o'clock.
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Hewanee
Farm Bureau
LaFayette
Brimfield
Kewanee
Chiefs Invite Scouts To Attend Ball Game
Peoria Chiefs General Manager Leo Schrall invites Gale Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers to the Chiefs Park in Peoria for a Friday night game at 2 05 pm July 29 Admission requires a Boy Scout registration or adult registration certificate Units should notify the Council office with expected attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schrall
Peoria Chiefs
Gale
Peoria
Ride Tickets For Old Settler's Picnic On Sale Now
Tickets for the rides at Old Settler's Picnic are on sale at local stores and restaurants at seven for one dollar. Officials warn prices will rise during the three day event and urge early purchase before advance allotment runs out.
Legion Auxiliary elects officers for 1955-56 year
The Jane meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for 1955 56 including president Mrs Clara Kuignt and vice presidents Mrs Susan Forney and Mrs Betty Talmage The treasurer was Mrs Irene Taylors secretary Mrs Mary Sollenberse chaplain Mrs Loulee Wagner historian Mrs Bernice Blandy Sgt at Arms Mrs Caroline Pace and Mrs Garrett Blandy Names listed for cochairing the Old Se tera Picnic food stand Mrs Blanche Savage among them.
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American Legion Auxliary
Clara Kuignt
Susan Forney
Betty Talmage
Irene Taylors
Mary Sollenberse
Loulee Wagner
Bernice Blandy
Garoline Pace
Mra
Garrett Blandy
Blanche Savage
Cochairman
O'Toole Family Vacation Run Ends at Regia Home
Mr and Mrs John O'Toole with Pita Aun Kashie Joe and Mike traveled to Pant last Saturday and returned Sunday bringing Peggy and Betty Lou home after an enjoyable week at the Regia O'Toole residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Toole
Pita Aun
Kashie
Joe
Mike
Peggy
Betty Lou
Regia O'Toole
French Grove News and Visits Fill Weekend Schedule
Saturday evening callers included French Grove residents and visitors from Detroit North Hollywood and Peoria. The French Grove Improvement Society met at Mrs Isabelle Doubet’s home with seven members and guests, including Ruth Carter Elizabeth Oakes and Irene Bruninga. A July 28 breakfast meeting at Louella Carter’s home was planned with a silent auction raising over $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Grove Improvement Society
Isabelle Doubet
Mesdames Branga
R Fuller
Ruby Noland
Biucu Sharp
Jessie Masters
Blanche Kemp
Gertrude McKown
Marv Cole
Irene Bruninga
Maud Carter
Ruth Carter
Elizabeth Oakes
Eleanor Shaffer Coleen Carter
Helen Bruninga
Dizone
Delores Calet
Karen
John Cole
Jack Kellogg
Ruth Oak
Dianne Calet
Loueila Carter
Miss Rubah Oakes
Brimfield 4A Bake Sale Thanks Helpers
The Brimfield 4A unit expresses gratitude to volunteers and supporters who aided a bake sale fundraiser. Local organizers thank participants, bakers, and community members for making the event a success.
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Brimfield 4A
Brimfield Hardware Co to Open in July 1955
Alfred Arnold and Elmer Selfrid will operate the Brimfield Hardware Co in Brimfield after purchasing Johnson Arber Inc from D H Jobascon. High Bowman stays briefly with the business while Arnold and Selfrid plan to move to Brimfield. Arnold previously worked at Meyer Hardware Co and Selfrid runs Foster Hardware Co Peoria Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Johnson
Fred Arber
Johnson-Arber Inc
D. H. Jobascon
Alfred Arnold
Elmer Selfrid
Peoria
Brimfield Hardware Co
High Bowman
Arnold
Selfrid
Meyer Hardware Co
Foster Hardware Co
Peoria Heights
Brimfield
Change in Parkside Restaurant Management
Mr and Mrs Robert Doran and their two sons will take over the Parkside Parke de Cafe this week after purchasing from Wrather Pollock. Mrs Doran, already a six month employee, will assume proprietorship on July 1. Since 1984 Mrs Pollock modernized the building and improved the main room. The Dorans plan further improvements and aim to offer good food in pleasant surroundings to the Brimfield community.
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Mra
Robert Doran
Parke de Cafe
Wrather Pollock
Mra Doran
Brimfield
Fair Tucker Mega Sallie Fair Tie The Knot In Fowler
Fair Tucker Mega Sallie Fair daughter of Ray Fair of Fowler Colorado and Rolland Tucker son of Blanche Penn of Oak Gill were married at the First Baptist Church Fowler on Sunday June 26 at 4 oclock with Clyde Shaffentall officiating A close friend sang I Love You Truly and The Lords Prayer reception for about a hundred friends then the couple left for San Diego California where Aland serves in the Navy and is stationed there.
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Mega Sallie Fair
Ray Fair
Fowler
Colorado
Rolland Tucker
Blanche Penn
Oak Gill
First Baptist Church
Ovelock
Clyde Shaffentall
Fale
Tucker
San Diego
California
Aland
Navy
Free Pictures The Picture For July 218 Wyoming Hurricane
A brief notice notes a July event featuring Russell Hayden and a Wyoming hurricane themed image set. It highlights a free picture promotion and credits for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Russell Hayden
Blundy Reunion Picnic Set for Jubilee Park
The Bluody picnic returns at Jubilee Park this Sunday July 10. All Blundys are invited with a 1 00 o clock shelter briefing confirming the gathering.
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Jubilee Park
States urged to fund schools locally over federal aid
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States argues that states and local communities can better provide for school needs than the federal government. It cites a heavy national debt and suggests federal aid will not solve fiscal issues until a return to local responsibility. The piece notes 48 states held about 15.26 billion in cash and securities versus under 8 billion in debt, urging a shift to local funding.
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Chamber of Commerce
States
Pillman couple welcome Martha Ann at St Francis Hospital
Mr and Mrs Russell Pillman announce the birth of their daughter Martha Ann on June 23 at St Francis Hospital. The couple report a healthy newborn and plan to name her in the family record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Kelson Adams
Canton
Mrs Clyde Carter
Russell Pillman
A. Angleter
Martha Ann
St Francis Hospital
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