Brimfield News Highlights Unfold Across Years
From The Files recaps Brimfield notes: Sam Rusk drives the engine replacing James Kershaw, wallpaper orders, Brimfield post office contenders, Clover seed sales, Patrick Scanlon’s Chicago trip then Ireland, teachers at Elmwood institute, March 16 grain prices and local stories, a sugar camp east of town, Moore & Son sells to Don, weather impacts, a fire at Maxwell homestead, and local broadcasts and events from 1889 to 1929 including bank notes, rains, and St Patrick decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rusk
James Kershaw
Brimfield
P Wiley
Patrick Scanlon
Chicago
Ireland
Rae 7 O Weer 5S Triumphs In Early Date Forecast
A fragmented OCR note references Rae 7 O Weer 5S and indicates an upcoming event or decision, with a note that it is expected to occur soon. The text mentions confidence in an early date and of some clearance or support, but specifics are unclear.
Brimfield HS Receives Clyde Campbell Report On Facilities
A January review by Clyde M. Campbell highlights Brimfield High School’s plant, equipment, and organization. It notes adequate shop space, sanitation, and janitorial service, with calls for more building trades space, a cabinet for Home Economics, a new aquarium for Science, better chairs in the commercial room, and updated reference books. Overall the school is well organized and operating efficiently, with good community relations and financial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde M. Campbell
Brimfield
Grinfield
Grade level listings of students by class and names
A list of students by grade and class year with many misspellings and fragmented names. The compilation includes sophomores Eileen Hanlon and Jack Welsh and freshmen Jean Marie Sloan and Phyllis Rook among others, plus numerous other students across grades 3 through 8 and senior and junior designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Hanlon
Jean Marie Sloan
French Grove Weekend Social Notes and Local Visits
French Grove residents and neighbors spent the weekend visiting relatives and attending events. Elisabeth Oakes and Claree Noland stopped by, Mary Lou Carter attended a birth party for Marilvon Cucere Sau, and many locals shared meals and greetings with friends and family across Galesburg, Williamsfield, Wood Hall, and Rimwood. Community members joined a county clinic in Laura and Hrm field for immunizations and Schick testing, while others traveled to Springfield due to a funeral and family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Carter
Marilvon Cucere Sau
Village Election Notice for Brimfield 1939
Notice is given that on Tuesday April 18 1939 a village election will be held at Village Hall Engine Room Brimfield Peoria County Illinois for three village trustees four year terms and a library director six year term. Polls open at 9 am and close at 5 pm. Dated Brimfield March 1 1939 S B Bowman Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siz
Morening
Local Greetings Touch Gatesburg and Nearby Towns
Laura items Neva Riel and Mr James Kemper were Gatesburg callers Monday after Mr and Mrs Clarence Emery and family were Kewanee callers Saturday. Ruth Ann Moore of Peoria spent the weekend here with George Moore and family. Mr and Mrs James Kemper called on Moe Chiff Leach in Peoria Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Clanne Lorannce spent the weekend in Galesburg with Mr and Mrs Baughman. Mr and Mr Paul Burgess and son Richard of Boda spent Sunday with Fred Steinman. Mrs Edita Emery returned to Galesburg to spend two weeks with her mother who has been ill. Olive Watt has returned from the Fred Beetle home where she has been caring for Mia Beetler and the new daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kemper
Moe Chiff Leach
Peoria
Paul Burgess
Richard
Boda
Fred Steinman
Edita Emery
Galesburg Teesdsyster
Mise Olive Watt
Fred Beetle
Mia Beetler
Five Year Olds Birthday Party At Home
Mari lye Tucker celebrated her fifth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party at home attended by several young friends. Games entertained the group and the birthday cake, ice cream, and candy were the highlights for the cheerful guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilye Tucker
Favora
Bartene Collins
Harriett Clark
Dale McKown
Jimmie Collins
Barbara Jean Miles
Mary
Carter
Trusteeship Election To Use Blank Ballots In 1939
A 1939 township school trustee election will use blank ballots as no nominating provisions exist under the new law. Jurisdictions like Jubilee and Brimfield will hold the vote April 4 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m at designated sites with trustees elected or appointed per township rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Township
R W Blundy
J . Garker
Candidate for Jubilee Township trustee posts April 4 1939
A candidate states intent to run for the office of trustee in Jubilee Township 10N 6E and asks voters for support in the April 4 1939 election. The notice names the position and date and appeals to residents of the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achorn
Jubilee Township
Brimfield Township Budget Hearing Notice in Illinois
Notice is given of a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for Brimfield Township Peoria County Illinois for 1939 ending March 21 1940 available for public inspection at Brimfield Village Hall after 1:00 PM March 28 1939 A public hearing on the budget will be held at 1:08 PM April 4 1939 in the Engine Room of Brimfield Village Hall Final action will be by electors at the annual town meeting at 2:00 PM Tuesday April 4 1938 Dated March 14 1938 Tra Martin Supervisor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfeld Township
Peoria
Illinois
Brimfield
Hotlce
Amnsus
Safeguarding Homes From Winter Heating Fires
A fire prevention engineer urges households to inspect heating systems after the fall cold snap. Check stoves for defects, clean chimneys, inspect smoke pipes, and avoid forcing furnaces. If warmth is insufficient, get expert help to prevent early morning fire risk during blustery weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Former Brimfield Residents Exiey Reunion at Peoria Home
A Friday reunion in Peoria brought together former Brimfield residents for a long awaited gathering. Attendees shared reminiscences of the town’s early days and viewed an exhibit of old town papers dating back to Civil War times preserved by the Drysdale family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
David L. Drysdale
Peoria
Esry
Ghamteriain
Eégar A
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Institute
Elmwood
A. J. Bookmyer
Mra Slocum
Mrs. Bartlett
Etta McDonnell
Mollie Doyle
Gertie Moss
Birdie Marshall
Cora Marshall
Gharies Drysdale
Molle ‘Martz
B &. Coolidge
E. W. Weeks
Fos
Guyer
Moore & Son
J. M. Don
H. Moore
Pacific Coast
Scientific American
We. Watson
Pauli Boobraugh
Sissmoe
Gorm
de. W. B Botting
Pre &T
Wits Thers
St. Patrick
Sage and
Blarney Castle
Mise Velma Allen
Rae
Ieee
HS Visitor
Fao
Scholership
Esprit Desoros
Au A
Juniora Rarlene Reinhart
Helen Hauk
Virginia Kirkman
Betty Careen
Jack Welsh
Preshmen
Phyllis Rook, Mavis Quel
Seniora
DeWitt Wycoff
Detra Lou Shaffer
Helen Palien
Joe Blundy
Juniorgn
George Edwarda
Shirley Catton
Edna Calef
Jean Barehham
Robert Knight
ALA
Marietta Edwards
Barbara Riggs
Gwyneth Dungan
Fred Jokesen
Jacqueline Lee Riggs
Arlene
Beraine Collins
Sheilua DeVary
Serta Sicsam
Patricia Desgan
Harold Baysingar
Dale Cattom
Karl Christiam
Frances Hall
Lois Mae
Bernice Johnceneeae
Howe
Gens McCoyah Keighs
Versa Jean Edwards
Bek &Senae
Henas Stan Gady
Bvel
An Kon Haysingar
J. Taek
Slecom
James McCay
Patricia‘ Careen
C . ‘@rader Dorrin
Jenne Colling
Jany Davis
Letha Hubby
Mary Thomas
Elisabeth Oakes
Claree Noland
Mrs
Joe Dunno
H. Smith
Mary Lou
Galenburg
Mtr
Will Clark
Mir
Ralph Carter
Mesdames C
J K. Welch
Alexander
Woodhall
C.L McClellan
Susie Clark
W. G. Clark
Galesburg
Grove
Frank Cowley
Williamsfield
Will Forster
Springfield
Nina Mille
Robert
Russel
Frarry Pacey
Wilber Hasselbacher
Laura and
Hrimfield
C C. Mitcheller
P. Cage
Verse Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Mr. McHenry of
Rimwood
Shaffer Boun
Benfield
County of Peoria
Ilinois
Pwo Directora
Marcbig
Thossand
S. B. Bowman
Laura
Neva Riel
Gatesburg
Clarence Emery
Kewanee
Mras Ruth Ann Moore
George Moore
Mrs. Clanne Lorannce
Mes
Th Baughman
Scheel
Joe Duggies
Tra Martin
Brimfield Reidents
Exiey
OR R. B. Roberts
J.E. Welsh, M.D
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Iinois
Frederick V. Arber
Attorwey
Law
Geo W. Cluske
Undertaker
Cuirp
DE B.R. Clay Baugh
Gohnnon
Brimfeld
Mino
W. H. Herring
Yates City
Sniiory
Beeney
Beimfield
Edwards
DR Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Alesvurg
Iltatie
Palace Theater
Mickey Rooney
Walter Connolly
Lynne Carvery
Rex Ingram
Mareh of
Cary Grant
Victor McLagren
Douglas Fairbarrus Jr
Joan Fourntain
Gunge Din
Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Bob Hope
Shirley Moss
Charles Lutterworth
Soaita Granville
John Litel
Nancy Drew
Thars
Dom ‘Ameche
Glee
Stuart
the Three
Mets
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