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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1973

Page

2

Standings and high scores from March league bowls

In the Ladies League Bob's Radio and TV edged Streitmatter Trucking while Wyoming Cleaners and Kewanee Roilers posted tight results. Martha Knowles led women with 199, Vesper Staelens top series 627. Kewanee Roilers high game 941 and series 2637. Mixed Church League saw Dingo Lings top both game 687 and series 1736, Carolyn Delbridge and Pete Camp led women and men respectively.

Honey Dipfers Bob’s Radio and TV Streitmatter Trucking Johnson’s Drug Store Wyoming Cleaners Kewanee Boiler Princeville Stone Sand Spare Room Murphy Chevrolet Martha Knowles Vesper Staelens Kewanee Roller Johnson's Drug Store Bob’s Radio & TV Kewanee ‘Roilers Strestmatter Trucking Dingo Lings Roustabouts Kool Kats Crusaders Carolyn Delbridge Pete Camp

Mrs Belle Dunlap dies at 100 in Chillicothe

Mrs Belle Dunlap of Dunlap aged 100 died at 2 am March 4 in the Parkhill Medical Complex Chillicothe. She married Leslie S. Dunlap in 1899 and is survived by son Clarence of Dunlap and daughter Mrs Helen Smith of Princeville, nine grandchildren and 95 great grandchildren. Services were held at 1:30 pm Monday at United Prospect Methodist church Dunlap with Rev Francis Samuelson officiating and burial in Prospect cemetery. Pallbearers included Joseph Dunlap George Smith David Gilles James Schaefer Ted Draper and Dr Moises Bugon Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Belle Dunlap Dunlap Pridey Parkhill Chillicothe Leslie Dunlap Alva Dunlap Northfield George Barbara Wood Hurat Leslie S. Dunlap Clarence Helen Smith Princeville Fern Rebekah Lodge United Prospect Methodist Church Francis Samuelson Prospect Cemetery Joseph Dunlap Peoria George Smith David Gilles James Schaefer Bloomington Ted Draper Edelstein Moises Bugon Westlake Ohio American Canter Society

Birthdays Listed by Dates in Local Page

The notice lists birthdays by date from March 12 to March 19. Names include Gail Carter Forrest Hargadine Jon Gilles Frank Hibbs Gary Jones Walt Challarombe John Felton Pat Hil Catherine Hill Everette Potter Ralph Perdelwitz Jack Maddox Ethel Christy Lynne Fitzpatrick Barbara Allen James Seipfried James A Siiwell Geraldine Camp Bernice Gronewald Jill Livingston Jeoan McCoy Virginia Maddox Denise Crouch Bartholomew Nelda Smyser Ann Powers Mildred Goodwin.

Gail Carter Forrest Hargadine Jon Gilles Frank Hibbs Gary Jones Walt Challarombe John ‘Felton Pat Hil Catherine’ Hill Everette Potter Ralph Perdelwitz Jack Maddox Ethel Christy Lynne Fitzpatrick Barbara Allen James “Seipfried James—A. Siiwell Geraldine Camp Bernice Gronewald Jill Livingston Jeoan—McCoy Virginia Maddox Denise «Crouch Bartholomew Nelda Smyser Ann Powers Mildred Goodwin

Alta Homemakers Extension Meeting at Alta Temple

The Alta Homemakers Extension gathers at 1 pm in the Alta Temple for Lesson 5 on Help Care Systems of Péorin County presented by Mrs. David Rawls.

Alta Homemakers Alta Temple Péorin County David Rawls

Dugginses Visit Cousin Then Nashville Hosts

Mr and Mrs Cliff Duggins left Thursday to spend the evening with a cousin in Marlinsville Indiana. They drove to Nashville Tennessee to visit Dewey White at the Vets hospital and returned home Sunday.

Cliff Duggins Marlinsville Ind Nashville Tenn Dewey White Vets Hospital

Mankle Family Visits Galva as Illness Briefly Strikes

The narrative records various visits and illnesses in a cluster of local households. Mrs. Mankle fell ill requiring a few days in bed, then recovered at home. A series of guests and family outings follow, including visits to Peoria and Pekin, Chicago stage show confusion noted, and several minor hospital and shopping trips.

Lloyd. Mankle Galva Bob Sipp

Alta Chapter Advances in Masonic Temple Meeting

Alta Chapter members Louise Stauffer and Jack Stauffer advanced to worthy matron and patron roles. Linda Rogers and Mary Stahl became associate conductress and conductress, with other stations filled by nearby chapters. Eleanor Tomlin from Chicago attended as guest of honor for about 83 attendees. Social hour followed with refreshments prepared by Iva, Mildred Schaffner, Faustine Contright and Carrie Bevericy.

Masonic Temple Alta Louise Jack Stauffer Ard Linda “Rogers Mary Stahl Eleanor Tomlin Chicago Iva Mildred Schaffner Faustine Contright Carrie’ Bevericy

Prospect United Methodist and Catholic notices blend parish events

Prospect United Methodist lists Rev Francis Samuelson returning from hospital and a busy schedule of services choirs and youth activities through March with dates for rehearsals and events. Clement Parish announces Masses Ash Wednesday fast rules altar boy practice and Lenten observances plus a Brad ley University St Patrick's Night fundraiser for three Catholic High Schools with tickets in advance.

Clement Parish C. J. Hettinger Mr. Stone Jim Materelli David Harper John Cigelle Mike Bill Whitledge John Bateman Tom Jones Steve Pesko Harold Jenn Ami Dave March Doug Gilles Dan Renck C.C.D Altar Eileer Christian Doris Oberg Kiwanis Eileen Christian Nellie Ehnle Dorothy Stevens Marge Heinz Eleanor Dunlap Bradley University Ireland Bradley Fieldhouse

Brown and Johnsons Host Frid ay Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harry Brown visited Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson on Friday evening and enjoyed a delicious lunch before departing for the time.

Harry Brown Ivan Johnson

Alta Lodge Announcements and Degrees

Mar 15 stated meeting at 1 30 pm Mar 92 practice at 6 30 pm Mar 29 three third degrees at 6 pm Congratulations to Worshipful Brother Walt Challacombe Brothers Ivan Persefield Dennis Schiglein and Allan Rettke These Brethren received their 3rd degree at the one day reunion at the Scottish Rite February 4

Walt Challacombe Ivan Persefield Dennis Schiglein Allan Rettke

Good Teaching Conference Attendee from Dunlap

Mrs Alyson Coleman a senior Special Education major at MacMurray College attends a Good Teaching Practices conference this week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The event is sponsored by the state university and the Illinois State Materials Center in Springfield. Coleman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hazen M Allen RR 1 Pauls Road Dunlap.

Alyson Coleman Dunlar MacMurray College Southern Illinois University Carbondale The State University Linois State Materials Center Springfield Coleman Hazen M. Allen Pauls Road Dunlap

Bowling Standings for Dunlap Mother's League March 6

Readable standings showing teams Candy Stripers Agitators Free Loaders Misfits Flakey Three and Pin Pickers with scores 134.074 and 102 108. Carolyn Delbridge led with high game 178 and season 619. Candy Stripers posted high team game 441 and tied for high team series 124 with Agitators. Names listed include Ruth Conover Edie Kendall Mick Gerkin Carol Largent Connie Caughey Joan Smith Donsna McCarty Mary Maher Betty Logan Elma Spalding Iva Frank and Donice Quiram.

Carolyn Delbridge Carolyn ,Delbridge Elma Spalding Iva Frank Betty Logan

Dinner Guests Share Cake and Ice Cream at Kathy Ann Home

Karen Brosman joined Kathy Ann and her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Kindilein for a dinner Wednesday evening the 28th. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bob Kindilien of Peoria Bob and Phyllis Clark of Princeville Dennis Frost of Washington Don Miller of Dunlap and Karen.

Karen Brosman Kathy Ann Herbert Kindilein Bob Kindilien Peoria Bob Phyllis Clark Princeville Dennis Frost Washington Don Miller Dunlap Karen

Ivey Still Hospitalized Hopes to Return by Week’s End

Howard Ivey remains a patient at Proctor hospital and hopes to go home by the end of the week. He is listed as continuing under care with progress toward discharge anticipated later in the week.

Howard Ivey Proctor Hospital

W. W. Club Elects Officers at February Meeting

The WW club met at Mrs. Francis Felton’s home on February 28. Officers elected were Alys Wolford as president Arlene Gillis as secretary and Mary DeWulf as treasurer. Four pinochle games followed with Arlene Gilles high Juliet Shane low and Mary Staley winning door prize and Elizabeth Bieneman traveling prize. A lunch was served. Next meeting set for March 27 at 8 at Mrs Aryss Wolford’s home.

WW Club Francis Felton Elizabeth Bieneman Jute Shane Ayls Wolford Mary Staley Jan Halen Mary DeWulf Polly Duggins Luclle Brown Geraldine Ely Arlene Gilles Frances Alys Wolford Arlene Gillis High Juliet Shane Aryss Wolford

Dinner marks anniversary of Mr and Mrs Marion Brucker

Rural Wyoming hosts Mr and Mrs Marion Brucker for their 34th wedding anniversary at Farmers Table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Bown. The evening featured ice cream cake and coffee before the Bruckers returned home.

Marion Brucker Wyoming Harry Bown Brucker Bruckers

Local family visits and funeral attendees noted

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Cornish at their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mark Harlan. The Cornish couple and Chuck Cline with son Dan dined in Peoria. Inbound guests Dr and Mrs Moises L Buron and children Steven and Kathleen from Westlake Ohio attended the funeral of Mrs Belle Dunlap. Louise Baurer of Trinceville and Lillian Streitmatter of Peoria called on Matilda Miller Saturday. Herbert Kindilien and Kathy Ann visited Dan Kindilien’s family in Rome.

Wayne Cornish Mark Harlan Chuck Cline Dan Kings of Peoria Clarence Dunlap Moises L. Buron Steven Kathleen Westlake Ohio Belle Dunlap Louise Baurer Trinceville Lillian. Streitmatter Peoria Matilda Miller Herbert Kindilien Kathy Ann Dan Kindilien Fam Qy Rome Barbara Brenda Coon Brimfield James Merle Smith Dunlap Gene Ven Dyke Charles Haller Raymord Brown Dixie Manor Shrine George Smyzer Harry Brown Cal Lovell Monica Racine, Wise Ben Juliusson Tim Bernice Frits Judy Harlan Valerie Speer Fritz Nettie Belchner Bishop's Buffet Mark Hill St. Francis Nora Miller Vernon Miller Miller Lee Weber Elmwood Harlan Moody Leland Newman West Jersey PTCC Mike Isaacson John Edelstein Edwin Gilles Isaacson Gladys Stodgel Villa Jones Pete Boudinus United Methodist Church Edwin Giles Charles Kirchgessmer St. Francis Hospital Morton Edwin Aynold Lottman Gilles Josephine Heinz St. Joseph's Norman Kevin Emery Ethel Emery Gery Emery Jim Carter

Home Extension Meet Held February Twenty Eighth

Kefie Dally hosted a Home Extension gathering on February 28 with Mary Bayner delivering a talk Understanding Youth. Bernadette Tucker led Homemakers items and Q and A. Irene Dally and Phyllis Allen served refreshments. next meeting is March 28 at the Methodist church hall with a crafts session and potluck lunch.

Kefie Dally Mary Bayner Bernadette “Tucker New Castle Iveland Snlver Irene Dally Phyllis Allen Fellowship Hall The Methodist Church Tech

Couple Married in Peoria February Seventeenth

Judith E McQueary and Daniel L Peak wed February 17 at the First Assembly of God Church Peoria. Attendants included maid of honor Connie Peak and bridesmaids Patricia Kenyon Janet Peak. best man Tim Vollstedt. groomsmen Randy Peak Stanley Peak. They honeymoon in Quincy and will reside at 2333 West Proctor.

Assembly of Goy Judith FE. McQueary Shelva McQueary Rar Peoria Daniel L. Peak W. Proctor Gary R. Peck Bloomington Connie Peak East Peoria Patricia Kenyon Janet Peak Tim Vollstedt

Community Event Lineup for March Dates

The notice lists events: Radnor Grange cant jiar ty at 8 p.m. March 10, C E S in Alta Temple at 8 p.m. March 13, Kiwanis Club at 6 15 p.m. March 14 in St Clement's parish hall, Junior Girl Scouts Troop 328 at 3 30 p.m. March 14, and Dunlap firemen at 7 30 p.m. March 15.

Radnor Grange C.E.S Alta Temple Kiwanis Club St Clement’s Girl Scouts Dunlap

Dean's List honors for Midland Lutheran student

Michael Sniff, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sniff of Dunlap, earned a Dean's List place at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont Nebraska for outstanding academic achievement in the past semester.

Michael Sniff Ralph Sniff Dunlap Midland Lutheran College Fremont Neb

Mrs Holocker Visits Lancaster Kin In Wisconsin Trip

Mrs Clarence Holocker traveled with Mr and Mrs Ray Frank to Wisconsin returning Saturday. She visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Kenneth Milin in Lancaster while the Franks stayed with Mrs Frank’s parents Mr and Mrs Rufus Latham in Boscobel.

Clarence Holocker Ray Frank Wisconsin Holocker Kenneth Milin Lancaster the Franks Frank Are Rufus Latham Bos.cobel

Eastern Star Dinner and Meetings Gather Local Families

Attendees include Mr and Mrs Allan Rettke Lori and David and Mrs Alta Rettke at the 1959 Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club event in Peoria. Several families visited relatives, dined at Bishop Buffet and Dixie Manor, and attended Shrine Mosque programs.

Allan Rettke Lori David Alta Rettke Order of Eastern Star Bishop Buffet Peoria

Dinner Observes 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mattlin of 29 E Archer celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry E Khebloth. The couple, formerly Flaine Minter and Albert Mattlin, were married February 21, 1948 in Danville. They have two daughters Sandra Lowther of Roy Utah and Linda Langhar of Dunlap and five grandchildren.

Albert Mattlin

West Side Methodist Parish Holds World Day of Prayer

The West Side Parish of the United Methodist Church held a World Day of Prayer program with about 30 attendees from LaFayette West Jersey and Laura churches. Rev Herbert Thompson led a meditation on alertness to world needs and action, with music by several local singers and a hymn sing held in Middlegrove.

Mirecar A Laura Ethel Emery Laura Church LaFayette West Jersey Herbert ‘Thompson Thompson New Zealand Lysida Oakes Garna Porter Mary Ann Ely Peggy Gray Evelyn Orwig Fran Ingels Grace Hoadley Dorothy Hoad Larry Ulm Middlegrove Church Herb Sue Thompson Ulm Tracy Jason Jesus Gordon Peabody

Homemaker's A Fair to Feature Craft Shows and Style Show

Peoria area Homemakers plan a March 14 A Fair at Exposition Gardens starting 9:30 a.m. featuring crafts, hobbies, and a Style Show with sewing and knitting results. Lunch available. admission at the door. Also local notices include birthdays and family visits around Peoria and nearby towns.

Peoria County Homemaker's Exposition Gardens Peoria Ann

Local Families Share Visits Across Week

The text records daytime visits among families including Becky and David Gilles with their grandparents Edwin Gilles, and Mrs. Villa Jones visiting her daughter Judy Malone in Dunlap. Other scattered fragments note Wednesday and Tuesday activities and family ties.

Wil Becky David Ted Gilles Edwin Gilles Villa Jones Judy Malone Dunlap Feks

St Patrick Altar and Rosary to present annual style show

Church notes report St Patrick Altar and Rosary planning annual style show on Thursday March 29 at 8 pm in the church. Local notes celebrate Roger Bendelback's sixth birthday with a school party and ice cream later. Several residents are named for weekend visits and hospital stays.

Edward Stotler Post-Herald Wenden Ett Eattanediy Hanya St. Patrick's Rosar Roger Bendélback Roger Kathy Davidson Deah Bakey Tina Reay Janice Reese

Merchants League results and standings update

On February 27 Phil's Red & White won two vs The Post-Herald and The Towne House won two against Wyoming Bank & Trust Co. Carole Ehale topped games with 97 and Rita Oost led series with 467. The Post-Herald had high time of 719 and The Towne House high series of 2025. standings list Towne House 48% 29% and Wyoming Bank & Trust Co, Phil's Red & White, Post-Herald with varied figures. On March 4 Honey Dippers and 2 x 2's split, D8 s won six from 4 Aces. Judy Tracy led women with 207 and 521. Herschel Goodrich led men with 182 and 481. 084's posted high game 600 and high series 2071.

Phil's Red & White Post-Herald Towne House Wyoming Bank & Trust Co Carole Ehale Rita Oost Judy Tracy Herschel Goodrich

Annual Mennonite Relief Sale Set for March 10 in Peoria

Co chairs Donald F. Roth and Rev. Robert Harnish announce the 8th annual Mennonite Relief Sale at Exposition Gardens Peoria on Saturday March 10. Proceeds aid Mennonite Central Committee worldwide with last year’s net reaching 35000 dollars. Event features breakfast, hog butchering, meat counter, Dutch Market, auctions for quilts afghans tools and crafts with dozens of booths and over 170 hogs butchered prior.

Donald F. Roth Robert Harnish Bth Exposition Gardens Peoria Central Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale Begin At & A.m

Revised USDA Feed Grain Program Promises Soybean Profit Opportunities

The USDA revises the 1973 Feed Grain Program offering two choices: set aside 26 percent of feed grain base or farm the full base up to 1972 levels, with potential higher returns from soybeans. Illinois figures show a possible $93 per acre net from 25 extra acres, about three times typical corn belt payments.

U.S. Department of Agriculture America Ata University of Ilinois Costa Ross Tresney Thelen Relid

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