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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
1
A century long weather record kept by Wm. A. Marsh of Aledo and preserved by Wm. Maher shows extreme cold days. The clipping notes multiple dates across 1840s to 1905 with readings as low as 32 below zero in several winters and a standout 50 below on February 13 1905, among many subzero records.
A large audience enjoyed Fire Company entertainment with Brimfield Band, Cornbelt Charlie and Company, and the McKinner Merry Makers. Bingo and a candy counter boosted funds, netting about $60 after expenses. Townspeople and committees were thanked for support and donations.
Notice of Village Election set for Tuesday April 18 at Village Hall Brimfield Peoria County Illinois to vote for one Village President and three Village Trustees. Polls open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dated March 1933 by Village Clerk H. Bowman.
Mrs Donald Waggoner was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at Bruninga home hosted by Miss Irene Brunings and Maurine Rice. Guests offered advice and recipes while enjoying a light lunch and gifting many presents to the bride.
The Brimfield Exchange State Bank opened for business as usual after a federal banking holiday proclaimed by President Roosevelt ended. Public mood was calm and cooperative, with praise for the holiday’s role in stabilizing deposits, lessons on gold hoarding, and a belief that recovery and improved morale are in sight.
French Grove residents and guests share weaving through weekly visits shopping trips and family gatherings. The Improved Missionary Society met March 16 to allocate funds divide church repairs and plan Guest day activities with committee oversight. A Union Church musicale is scheduled for next Sunday evening with Rev Donlittie and Miss Plack coordinating a varied program inviting public attendance.
The Elmwood Methodist church hosted the All Church Men's Club Tuesday evening with music readings by local folk and a delightful supper. Dr Scott of the Universalist Church of Peoria spoke, sharing experiences from a recent trip through Russia.
Social calls and visits across Peoria Elmwood Toulon and Chicago. includes farm bureau meeting set for Raymonds Hall on Friday March 24 at 7 30 PM and home bureau meeting March 28 at Ted Biederbeck home Elmwood. Several residents attend weddings showers and visits with family and friends.
George W Hammerbacher died at his Oak Hill Illinois home at 2 00 o clock Sunday morning He was born in Peoria county August 10 1850 to Ludwig and Mary Hammerbacher He married Elizabeth Dawson in 1880 who died April 19 1930 He worked as a carpenter and served Rosefield township as school treasurer for two years Funeral services were held at his Oak Hill residence and he was buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
Brimfield figures H A Biandy and M R Clark joined H E Calhoun Jubilee Township and Ben Kneer Millbrook at a Peoria gathering of assessors from sixteen counties. State commission members attended to discuss plans for statewide equalization of assessments.
Henry Tully, longtime Rawleigh Retailer for nine years, retires from the business. William Kemp of Monica takes over his six township territory. Tully thanks the community for patronage and courteous treatment and hopes the successor receives the same support.
Mrs. Dave Hanselbacher hosted a daylong quilting event at the Ludwig Waszelbacher home with neighbors and friends last Thursday. A baked ham dinner was served to the quilters as part of the gathering.
Miss Marcella Nullmeyer and Harry Etena wed on Saturday, March 18, 1933, at 2:30 PM with Reverend H Traub officiating. The ceremony at the Peoria area home featured music by Mrs. De Vioney, the bride in a white satin gown, maid of honor Miss Lillian Malonet, and groom’s brother Arthur Etena. A wedding feast followed for 25 relatives, and the couple will reside on the groom’s grandfather’s farm west of Peoria.
Charles Berry was in Peoria on business Wednesday. James Duffy is recovering nicels from his operation at St Francis hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Thateher Mr and Mrs Ralph Hill and Mrs M L Hill had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Everett Hill in Monica. Philip Plack and family and Mrs Maggie Scowartz of Peoria were supper guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Reents. The Misses Whelan Holland O Maley and Lucille Bane were supper guests of Lucille s parents Mr and Mrs Roy Bane Thursday evening. All are student nurses at St Francis. Mr and Mrs Harold Hulse of Bloomington spent Saturday with the George Sollenberger family. They were accompanied home by James Sollenberger who will spend a few weeks with them. Mr and Mrs J A Cinte received the sad news Sunday of the death of their brother in law Mr A F Ingraham at Broken Bow Nebraska. He is survived by his widow one daughter and one son. Mr and Mrs Roy Meyers and son Charlies were Sunday guests at the Alvan Collins home in Elmwood. L B Kelly and wife were afternoon callers and Charles Robert accompanied them home. A nice crowd turned out for the card party sponsored by the Library board Tuesday evening and enjoyed the social time arranged by the committee who are very grateful for the liberal patronage of the community.
The March meeting of the County Board of Supervisors adjourned with retiring members praised for Clark s chairmanship. A silver watch was presented by Supervisor East as a token of esteem. Clark credited cooperation for his success while the new board will have 43 members after April elections.
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