Local items and market notes from a small town
The passage records a mix of community news: the BrimGeld camp organized with 19 charter members, the school board pursuing a township high school, D. Jones’s California stay, and satirical lines about remedies. It mentions farm prices, corn, oats, wheat, butter, eggs, and hogs, plus notices of a fire company meeting, a farewell party for Marucrite Baind, transfers of property, a parish supper, and local travel and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. W. Fisher
Moniern Wood Men
Leonard Poster
St. Joscob’s
Woodmen Hall
Grade School Opera Presented by Pupils Tonight
Grade school pupils will present an operetta titled Hassel and Gretel adapted from the opera by Domperdmck and Werte. Bright costumes, tuneful music, and lively interpretation are promised for the performance this evening, March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassel
Gretel
EE. Domperdmck
A. Werte
Berta Elemith
Regional tournament opens in Galesburg with eight teams
Eight teams compete in the regional tournament at Galesburg. Knoxville faces Victoria in the opener, followed by Abingdon against Williamafield. Brimfield meets Yates City while Oneida plays Galeburg in tonight’s second game. Semifinals set for Friday, final Saturday. Galesburg eyeing a strong run despite an erratic season as Horghers push for the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Knoxville
Victoria
Abingdon
Williamafield
Brimfield
Yates‘City
Oneida
Horghers
American Passion Play Opens Soon
The American Passion Play begins its sixteenth season on Sunday April 16 and runs through May 3 with Sunday matinees and one Saturday May 13 performance. No show on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. Citizens travel from Illinois and neighboring states to view this production of the life and works of Jesus of Nazareth. For details, write The American Passion Play Bloomington Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineois
Jeans
Nazareth
Always The Isms Are With Us
A dated broadside argues that critics of wealth and corporate power wish to end free enterprise. It cites Daniel Webster's 19th century warning against agrarian agitation and claims Americans misunderstand the high living standards produced by capitalism.
Community news from French Grove and surrounding area
French Grove society reports visits from relatives and friends including Dale Welch and Clifford Lynn, 4 H officer training in Peoria, and a Bible study in Madison Valley. The Friday community meeting at French Grove school featured a bountiful supper and a program with songs, recitations, vocal duets, and a bean race with candy prizes for the ladies aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Grove
Orville Gales
W. EB. Carter
Charles Thomas
Clifford Lynn
William Carter
Louise
Cathedral In the Pines
Edith
Edna Calef
Delia Melville
Mother Nature
Labby
Jetty
Bertha Garter
Thomas
Farrow Carter
Home Bureau Meeting Set At Mrs Tood Residence
The Home Bureau group will meet at the home of Mrs. David Tood on Thursday afternoon March 2 at 1 30. This reader note indicates a local gathering with residents and neighbors invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Boreau
David Tood
New Books in Library Show Fresh Popular Titles
A note lists newly placed library books including These are several new populares White Orchids and Debby the San Two Keys 42-2. The titles highlight a mix of recently added reads for patrons to explore.
Tax Collectors Yet To Be Notified Prepare for Shorter Periods
Fragmentary OCR reads that tax collectors have not been notified. Tax books will not be ready and boys will have a shorter period to collect.Readable fragments indicate an imminent schedule change affecting collection timelines and book readiness.
Kickapoo League Leaders Guests At Brimfiela Dinner
The Kickapoo League principals and coaches and their wives were hosted by Brimfiela on Tuesday evening. The Foods class, directed by Miss Velma Alten, served dinner at the schoolhouse, followed by an evening at Mr. and Mrs. F E King's home. Other attendees included E Downing, R E Bickford, Lawrence Laeding of Elmwood, Mr. and Mrs. M Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. E R Donaldson of Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs L B Jequel, Mr. and Mrs Harry Smith of Glasford, Mr and Mrs W R Corder, Ellery Boynton, Sheriff Bayden of Princeville, W S Adams, and T M Kokjbn of Chillicothe. A recent agricultural talk urged farmers to rely on production and marketing cooperation for fair prices, noting government help is useful but not a cure-all. Self help remains the best path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo League
Brimfiela
Velma Alten
Whch
F E. King
Othe
Downing
R. E. Bickford
Lawrence Laeding
Elmwood
Mes M . Hoffman
E. R Donaldson
Dunla
Caucus Nominations At Jubilee Meeting
Democrats selected Walter Miller for road commissioner Mack Pollock for justice of peace and Lew Savage for constable. Republicans named John Auer for road commissioner and Dave Hasseibcher for justice of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Miller
Mack Pollock
Lew Savage
John Auer
Dave Hasseibcher
Township caucus names candidates for supervisor and judge
Democrats held caucuses on Monday and elected candidates for the township ballot. Supervisors: Lorm Trowbridge and Ja. Martin. Read commissioner: Glen Shane and IL. N. McCowan. Justice of peace vacancies: Charles Maher, Henry Reinhart and Grover. Indicated assistants: Mm 3B Clark, Kari Christian, J. W. Phereguichean. One-time age 22 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorm Trowbridge
Glen Shane
Justice of Peace
Charles Maher
Henry Reinhart
Ja. Martin
Read Commissomer
N. McCowan
Jasvere
Grover
Millbrook Township candidates and liquor ban vote
In Millbrook Township Republicans favor Clarence Biederbeck for Justice of Peace while Democrats back George Mooetor and Eck Meadeoeker. Porrest Taylor and Raymond Korer Nee seek School Director seats as voters consider prohibiting liquor sales under the new local option law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook Town
Highway Commieswner
Clarence Biederbeck
Justice of Peace
George C. Mooetor Sommersauser
Eck Meadeoeker
Porrest Taylor
Raymond Korer Nee
Millbrook
Peoria County
Mrs Boma Pembec Dies After Heart Attack On Main Street
Mrs Boma Pembec suffered a heart attack and died while making business calls on Main Street near Mem Ley's corner. Passersby rushed to help as she collapsed downtown Thursday morning. General services will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon at two o'clock.
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Boma Pembec
Tursday
Main Street
Overenne
Memley’s Corner
Methodist Church
Wyman services held for local resident in Peoria
Harry J. Wyman of 1001 Farmington Road Peoria died recently with services held Saturday at St Mark's Church Peoria. Burial followed in Brimfield cemetery. He was born March 7 1283 and known as Chock. He married Alice McCallum on October 5 1008. she survives along with an aunt Nise Florence Wymar.
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Fonersi-services
Barry
Wyman
Farmington Road
Peoria
St Mark's Church
Brimfield Cemetery
Mies
Alice McCallum
Nise Florence Wymar
Child Killed While Playing With Gun
Nine year old Harold Mercer was shot and killed by a ten year old friend while admiring a shiny gun at Pekin. Born October 16, 1929 in Monica, he was son of Walter and Gladows LaMay Mercer. He lived much of his life with grandmother Lizie La May, sister of Mrs. Glen Shane, who attended the funeral with Mr and Mrs Shane.
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Harold Mercer
Sunday
Harold Was
Monica
Walter and
Gladows LaMay Mercer
Momoa
Mra
Lizie la May
Glen Shane
Mra Shane
Pekin
Harold Paige of Stoneham Mass Dies
Harold Paige former Stoneham resident is reported dead. He was the son of the late Nettie Blanchard Paige and grandson of the late Dr. Attwood, with ties to local families. The notice records his passing and family lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Attwood
Harold Paige
Stoneham Mass
Paige
Re. Nettie Blanchard Paige
That Lucas Family at the Community Building Sunday
The That Lucas Family comedy by St. Joseph's dramatic club plays Sunday night at the Community Building. Home talent cast rehearsed weeks under Miss Alice Xeents with characters including Robert Cocas, Matilda Lucas, Gramp Strong, and Lase Applet. Admission 20 and 35 cents, followed by a free dance.
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Lucas
St. Joseph’s Dramatic Club
Alice Xeents
Dramatis Club
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