Brimfield News Highlights And Local Notices
Reports from Brimfield include fair weather, school events, and village updates. Fifty-year wedding anniversary for Mrs Guver and family. Rev. G Harlen Cady visit. Tom Pacey returns to Wince grocery. Elmwood rural delivery expected. community stock and gardens affected by recent frost and snow. attendance at Bradley meet with pole vault win and close high jump—Brockway Roberts and team pride. May Day cold and snowy with requests for warmer weather and moisture.
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Rolland Griggs
Hradley Polytechnic
Jerry
Brockway Roberts
Geasoe Brimfield
Lady Bowlers Banquet Honors League Winners
The ladies bowling league finished the season on April 19 at Lucky's Grill with Ewart's team first, Car soma third, and Ove Stewart posting the year high. Bernice Blandy was second for high average and Clarice Whittaker third. Anne Mather shared high score for the year. On April 25 the group met at Reed tea room for a banquet with decorative tables and officer entertainment followed by dessert.
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Seat Asn
Lucky’s Grilly@ame
Ewart
Car Soma
Ove Stewart
Bernice Blandy
Clarice Whittaker
Anne Mather
Reed Tea Room
Library to Open Saturday Afternoons in Standard Time
The Library Standard Time will be open Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5. Nineteen new books have been added to the shelves including a model of them fiction.
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Fire Library
Sauday
Farm In Family 99 Years In Jubice Township
Real estate broker M A Clark reports the 240 acre Jubice township farm, part of the James H Hindle estate, sold to Kari E Kroesen of Alta for 20000. The farm was bought 89 years ago by Wer Hindle's father and later by James H Hindle.
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M. A Clark Loca Real
Jubice Township
James H Hindle
Kari E Kroesen
Alta
Hindle
Varied Program Announced By Community Chorus
The Community Chorus of Brimfield will present Ever-popular Songs in the high school gym next Wednesday evening May 10 at 8. The free event is directed by John P Allien with Misa Berta Glocum as accompanist. The program features enduring tunes such as Remember Virginia Allen and Blue Skies performed by mixed and women’s voices with several small ensembles.
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Brimfield
Rs John P Allien
Jala
Engagement announced for Miss Geraldine VanDusen and Willard Clark
The engagement of Miss Geraldine VanDusen of Peoria to Willard H. Clark was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne VanDusen. Miss VanDusen is a Manual High School graduate in Peoria and employed by William Ne. Clark is a Brimfield High School graduate and, after Army service, employed by International in Peoria.
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Geraldine VanDusen
Peoria
Willard H. Clark
Ana Mea Wayne VanDuaeen
VanDusen
Manual High
Wiliam Ine
Clark
Waite- Clark
Brimfild High
International
School News Highlights From May Gatherings And Track Meet
Last Tuesday's parents pot luck hosted by F A and F A drew a good crowd. Wednesday's conference meeting elected John P Alien president and BE Hamman secretary. Home EC girls under Miss Stewart served. WISG athletics director Ray Harveson spoke after the banquet. Freshman music numbers were presented. The high school track team competed at Cuba in a quadrangular meet with Cuba, Valley, Elmwood. Brimfield won with 58 points, Elmwood 4312, Valley 35. Honor roll for the fifth six weeks lists seniors Jo Chase, Joyce Smith. sophomores Nancy Knight, Eileen Jake Freachman, Gary Best, Magry Smith. eighth grade Jerry Adams, Faren Maulwaney. seventh grade Charles Kellstadt. Upcoming events include the Junior-Senior Banquet May 4, Community Chorus May 10, Peoria County Grade Track Meet May 12, IHSA District Track Meet Peoria May 19, IHSA State Track Meet Champaign May 24, baccalaureate May 30, Memorial Day May 31, and high school graduation June 2. Local notices include Feerney and Ora chairs, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Shane and Mr and Mrs Thomas Pacey attending Rebel furacy Sim Mens supper.
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BE Hamman
Home Be
Stewart
al Ray Hwarcseo
WISG
Bushman
Cuba
Valley
Elmwood
Brimfield
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Frank T Wickwire death notice and funeral details
Frank T Wickwire aged 74 suffered a stroke at his daughter's home and died at St Francis Hospital. He was born January 15 1872 in Peoria county, married Della Kirwan in 1896, and is survived by a sister, brother, five children, eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St Mary's Church Kigkapon with burial at St Mary's Cemetery Elmwood. numerous relatives traveled from Jenkins Pequot St Paul Mageon and Peoria to attend.
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Frank T Wickwire
Mra
Charles Martzluf
Mr Wickwire
Robert and
Ruthetta Maxwell Wickwire
Peoria County
Ono
Della Kirwan
Glenn Slocum
Jenkins, Minn
Br L Wickwire
Spavn
Merbert
Elmwood
James
Maqnon
Margaret Penset Oak Bill
Grace Wartzluf
Francesa €Rosby
Oak Hill
Annie Antrim
Milo Driskell
Roy Brickel
Inez Wickwire
Peoria
Local Social Notes From French Grove and Elmwood
French Grove and Elmwood residents shared visits and health updates. Ada Lee Jones from Elmwood visited with her aunt Mrs Verne Shafer, while Mra B J Oakes spent time in Carcago and Elgin. Clyde arter was chosen schol director at the Laura social election. W S and A Kellogg attended the W S B in Pesia. Roy Simkins and wife of Yates City visited their daughter Mrs John Piack. French Grove Improvement Society met at Mrakutn Oaues with Miss Rocah Oakes assisting. Dit se Clart led the meeting. Guests included Mrs Von Beetler, Eleanor Moore, and Freddie Motiaz. Mae Moore led devotionals. Mrs Vene Shaffer spoke of Biloxi and New Orleans with pictures. refreshments followed the social hour.
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Yates City
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Minnie Laws
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French Grove
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Bustesa
Clart
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Elanor Moore
Feddie Motiaz
Mra Mae Moore
Vene Shaffer Cave
Biloxi
Orlent
Hosteasia
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Birth Announcement
Laura Items Andy Whittaker of Brimfeld called on bia sister Mrs Zannac Beamer Monday afternoons. Mrs James Kemper, Mrs Ruth Moore and Marianne were Peoria matters Thursday afternoon. Momer Webster and daughter Mary of West Jersey called at the Don Webster home Sunday. Mrs Earl Meachum and son Lroward of near Ganton spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Bam Dunivant. Mrs Ray Dougan returned home from Galesburg hospital after treatment. Mrs Eva McKinney of Brimfield and Mrs Kenneth McKinney and children of Peoria called at the Chas Thomas home Sunday afternoon. The Laura Royal Neighbors entertained the Cahnda Royal Neighbors at a breakfast Tuesday morning in the chored basement. Mr and Mrs Underwood of Peoria are parents of a daughter born at the Mathis hospital. Mrs Underwood is the former Shaty Mille. Mrs Corliss Laisure and Viola Beauchamp were Peoria shoppers Saturday. Permila Laisure accompanied them home for the weekend. Sunday dinner guests at the Russell Purcell home were Mr and Mrs J. L. Fietcher and two grandsons of Mason City, and Judy and David Purcell of Elmwood.
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Russell Purcell
J. L. Fietcher
Mason C Itv
Judy and
David Pe Cell
Elmwood
Local Residents Attend Visits and Events Across Town
Oak Hill Richard Yartley and Robert Buas returned from the VA. Mrs John Wobb and family spent several days at the UOttawa Arthritis Sanitarium. Arthur Birena and sons were Sunday guests in the Merle Coon home. P A Coon and wife drove to Crewe Corner to visit Mr and Mrs George Witterall. Mrs Grover Nixon and others were Peoria shoppers. Memorial services for Frank Wickey drew many from the area to Kimwood on Friday. Evening callers included Mr and Mrs Walter Gasseich and family. Mr and Mrs Joe Sleichner, Jr., and son visited Mr and Mrs George Bleichner of Woodhul. Mrs Pat Bleichner visited Mrs Delia Antrim at Rim Haven. B L Hampster celebrated his 67th birthday on April 30 with Merle Coon family. Miss Poylis Bleichner and Miss Hope Hartles joined Bernice Soapetall and McCoaca Richased Ace on a trip to Chicago on April 23 to see a ball game and Spring concerto. Community Chorus meeting May 1 at 7 p.m. in Brimfield High School gym. Mrs Gail Merick hosted her card club. guests included Mrs L Hampon and Mrs Arthur Ebeon with prizes awarded.
Gard of Thanks for Kindnesses and Floral Offerings
The Wickwire family expresses heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses floral offerings and cars used at their father’s funeral.
Brimfield Offers $25 Reward for Information
The Village of Brimfield will pay 25 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a false fire alarm. The notice seeks public help and outlines the reward for actionable tips.
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Brimfield
Appreciation for kind acts of friends at hospital
Heartfelt thanks extended by Mrs Jessie Mo Carter, Margaretta Carter, others to all who sent flowers, offered sympathy, or helped during the recent death. Gratitude for the beautlful service and many kindnesses from W E Carter, R K Carter, and others.
Educated mute and owner plan cross country trek to New York
Clarence Horback, former blacksmith, travels from Roxville grounds to Brimheld with a four footed mute and a tick dog leading a mule. They aim to reach New York City by July on Route 150 with planned exhibitions and radio show hopes along the way.
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Brimheld
Clarence Horback
Hornback
Roxville Tatr Grounds
Mooday
Brm
New York City
Mrs Walter Simmons Passes Away in Pontac Hospital
Mrs Walter Simmons of Saunem'n Caased away in Pontac hospital Monday morning after a period of poor health. Born in Brimfield she was daughter of Lee and Nancy Caldwell Forney. The Simmons family had resided in Saumemin for many years.
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Mra Walter Simmons
Saunem'n
Albert Claude Claude dies after long illness in Peoria
Albert Claude Albert L Claude of 13 Barker Ave Peoria died at St Francis hospital after a several months illness Funeral services were held at the Cum ford Endsley memorial home Monday and burial was in Parkview cemetery Son of Albert and Grace Fartley Claude he was born in Peoria September 1907 He married Charlotte Cornacy of Buimfield October 21 1833 who with a small daughter Gornne suvives Also surviving are mis parents two brothers Vd toy of Los Angeles and Robert of Peoria and two aistirs Mra Locile Walker and Mra Math Pierce bath of Peoria Mr G Ciante was foreman for the Co a position he had held for years
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Barker Ave
Peoria
St. Francis Hospital
Albert
Grace Fartley Claude
Charlotte Cornacy
Buimfield
Gornne Suvives
V'dtoy
Los Angeles
Robert
Mra Locile Walker
Mra
Math
Pierce Bath
Home Bureau Notes From Peoria County Unit Meeting
The Aprtweeting of the Srimfield unit of Peoria County Home Bureau was at Mrs Charles Cox home on April 26. Major Lesson Planning Ahead in Meal Preparation was given by Mrs Merle Goon. Minor Lesson Next Year's Program was given by Mrs Wil Clark. A new member Mrs Scene Miller and guest Mrs Koch Nye attended on May 1. A lesson on the registry of future tasks to be given by Mrs Alma Kindses at Ms John home. Next meeting at Mrs Robert Wasson home on May 24.
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Srimfield
Peoria
Estate claim day notice in Peoria County Illinois
Notice to all persons that Monday May 3 1950 is the claim date in the estate of Raymond H Bowman deceased in the Fredgate Court of Peoria County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without issuance as summons. Ray S Gelling Administrator Birkett Attorney Peoria Illinois.
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Raymond H. Bowman
Fredgate Court
Peoria County
Illinois
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