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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
From The Files notes Jubilee College beat Brimcia BS baseball on Wednesday at Fawcett Field in a 10 to 4 game. The entry also mentions a supper hosted after the game and a friendly evening, with Walter Miller giving a riding exhibition.
Rudolph Braninga expresses gratitude for prayers and gifts while he was in the hospital. The Moore family thanks relatives and friends for sympathy after the death of their loved one. Gourtright and Tom Miller are noted as hospital patient and recovering from surgery. Vera Penera Alice Bowman and Mica Frances Husdy attended a library conference in Streat on Thursday.
Millbrook Grange held its April 24 meeting and voted to observe Rural Bite Sunday in May. Members encouraged attendance at upcoming services and events, with notes on Hobby Show success, Scout activities, and the Pomona Grange meeting at Radnor on May 3.
Financial report covers April 30 1955 to April 30 1956 with tax levy receipts 569 33 fees from non residents 13 00 fines damages 35 08 rental income 5 06 total receipts 6 38. unexpended balance prior year 6 76 203 14 grand total operating expenses 663 41 supports gallery books periodicals insurance repairs supplies lighting and more. Balance on hand end of fiscal year MAT 73 grand total 209 24.
Brimfield hosts Poppy Day on May 25 and 26 with volunteers selling 300 poppies to support needy and disabled veterans and their families. Donors are urged to remember veterans in hospitals and to wear the poppy as a symbol of hope.
The Washburn judging team led by Bart Newgon Garry Doogan and Maroid Johnson won firsts in beef poultry dairy and farm mechanics at the sectional judging contest. Zeb Shane and Bob Emerick also earned top honors as the team secured overall first place.
Mr and Mrs Fradk Riel were Galesburg visitors Saturday. Raymond Kneer of tatavia Iena called on friends Friday. Mr and Mrs Harley Reed and Mr and Mrs James Kemper were Galesburg shoppers Friday. Donald Cater and children of Elgin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G Carter. Crasley Thomas spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth McKinnsy and children in Peoria. Mr and Mrs Wley Reed and children of William and held called at the Barley Ecca and James Kemper homes Sunday evening.
Milo Stevens spent the weekend with his daughter Mrs John Ghaffer and family in French Grove. The Clyde Batemans visited Charlene Bateman at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago Saturday. Mr and Mrs David Moore of Ithaca New York are visiting in the home of Mrs Verne Shaffer. Mr and Mrs Danic Coy of Peoria were recent callers. Mrs Leren Oakes, Ellen UCouiee, and Mrs Elier Pethicx, who have been living in the East, came to the F M Oakes home Thursday en route to their new home in Los Angeles. Mr Wilfred Mast and Cheryl of Motobheni, Africa. Mrs Arthur Jessen and Dorothy Heilogg of Chicago share a visit with the Kellogg family. Mr and Mrs Jenson established the Franzen Bible school at Motobheni and worked there 25 years. Kellogg has been closely associated with the Harts since going to Africa. While here Mr Hart spoke at the Laura Missionary Tea and other church meetings Saturday and Sunday.
Seventh and eighth grade students from Srimfield join a four hundred voice choir at Wilder Waite school Alta for a county choral festival this Friday night at 8 pm DST. The May 4 event features multiple local participants and marks first State Meet experience for many. Senior class sponsors a variety show on May 16 56 inviting all ages to participate. A Junior Senior Prom dance is planned for Saturday at 6 30 pm in the gym with preparations and viewings for attendees.
The Saturday night program features Audie Murphy and Stephen McNally in a duet at the Silver Greek. Local patrons are invited to enjoy the free screening and light refreshments as part of a community movie night.
The French Grove Improvement Society met at Ruth Oakes home with Lucille Galet assisting. Lois Kellogg chaired the meeting and Robah Oakes led devotional. Guests included Blanche Kemp Robert Notty Beth Garter. Speaker Wilfred Hart from South Africa discussed missionary work using recordings and slides. Memorable voices from Evangelical Teacher Tramme College and Franson Bible School were shared. A timber bib modest project gathered baby garments for home mission. Refreshments were served during social hour. Memorial services for Angus Moore were attended by many listed relatives and friends from Des Moines Keokuk Tipton Galesburg Abingdon Gilson and nearby towns.
Funeral services for Mrs Rebbert Fitzgerald were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Patterson Funeral Home with Rev Richard Chase officiating. Burial followed at Rimwood cemetery. Casket bearers included Sherman McLeath, Bert Coolidge, Harold Shisaster, Harry Taylor, Barre Hamea, and George Shissler. Born March 15 1859 in Gime Stone township to John and Imma Haller, she married Robert Wargerald on June 19 1910. Survived by husband four children Chester of Albany Adella Beewen of Peoria Harold and Ethel Bowers of Brimfield 212 grandchildren a brother J Russell Maller of Decatur and a sister Mra Rma Schesters Hanna City. The Fitzgeralds lived north of Brimfield on a farm now occupied by their son. They moved to Elmwood three years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. She died at Elmwood Manor hospital Sunday morning.
Mass Ollie Mae Philbee daughter of Duane and Mary of Laura and Andrew Stenger son of Charles and Charlies Stenger of Edwards united in a double ring ceremony at St Josephs Catholic Church Brimfield. Rev Thomas Harrion officiated on Saturday morning with organist Mary Ronuskey of Brimfield. Attendants Miss Jeia Philbee Miss Boonie Garrison and Mrs Cecile Guth. ushers Ray Stenger and Jack Stevens. Bride wore a lace over satin white gown with bouffant skirt, carried a tan bouquet of carnations, and borrowed her sister’s veil. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast at Charles Steigert home and reception at Parish Hall Kickapoo, with a later wedding supper at Parkview Hotel Williamafield. The couple planned a Wisconsin honeymoon and will reside in Kickapoo after May 1.
David Lawrence cites New York Herald-Tribune analysis arguing modern progressivism boosts wasteful spending and corrupts elections. He echoes Jefferson on equality but laments politicians who overspend taxpayers. Insolvency looms as dollar value erodes and no lasting restraint exists.
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