Brimfield Girl Chosen for Illinois Girls State Session
Bonna Jean Cady, a Brimfield High School junior, is selected to attend the ninth annual Girls State session at MacMurray College Jacksonville from June 21 to 29. The program, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 452, trains students in citizenship and government.
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Sonna Jean
Clifford Cady
Brimfield High School
Brimfield
Lint Girls State
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Girla
Girla State
Silint State
Illinois
Hitacis
Ihaoda
National Organization of the Auxiliary
United States
Benefit Dance by Elmwood and Farmington Catholic Men
The Elmwood and Farmington Catholic Men's Club sponsors a Benefit Dance at the Elmwood gem on May 7 at 9 00 BST with music by Howard Reid.
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Elmwood
Farmington
Howard Reid
Mother Daughter Banquet Planned by Union Church
The Union Church men plan a Mother daughter banquet in May with a prepared menu and a special program. The exact date will be announced later and tickets will go on sale soon for all mothers and daughters in the community.
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The
Union Church
Poppy Day Remembered By Legion Auxiliary Leader
Laura Poling Goode, national president, urges Americans to observe Poppy Day by wearing the memorial poppy and supporting disabled veterans and needy children of World War II and World War I. The Legion Auxiliary emphasizes memory of war dead and funds for living veterans.
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Americana
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Amerca
Laura Poling Goode
Legion Auxiliary
Spring Concert by Brimfield School Musicians
Brimfield School plans a spring concert on May 10 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school gym. The program features Boys and Girls Choruses, Junior High Chorus, Orchestra, Band, and solo and vocal performances including piano and guitar selections.
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Brimfield
Eym
Pabdito
Mrs Willis Myers dies at 68 in Peoria area
Mrs Mabel IT Myers 68 wife of Willis Myers of Oak Hill died at 2 30 p m Saturday at her home 103 E Gitt Avenue Born April 28 1891 in Depue Ill she was married to Willis Myers December 24 1914 in Peoria Surviving are her husband four sons Edgar Donald Charles Marion Myers two daughters and four grandchildren Funeral services were held from the Wilton Chapel Tuesday and burial was in Parkview cemetery She had resided on a farm east of Brimfield before moving to Peoria
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Mabel IT. Myers
Willis
Edgar W
Donald L
Charles D
Peoria
Marion &. Myers
Hanna City
Fred Allen
Portland
Mary L. Myers
Elmer Z. Hille
Greve Coeur
Marion Hills
Sos Angeles
Gal
Wilton Chapel
Parkview Cemetery
Mra Mvera
Brimfield
Profits Fuel Investor Value and Industrial Expansion
A 1948 stockholder report argues profits justify investor risks and fund expansion. It notes 49,000 workers with an average behind them of 26,700 in capital spent on towns and plants, sustaining jobs and better products while stressing fair pay for labor and fair returns for investors.
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Eutays
Publc
Towns
Planta
French Grove Recert Dinner Guests and Local Activities
Recap of social visits in French Grove includes Mr and Mrs W B Clarg and Mrs Minnie Laws hosting a recert dinner. Laura Winners 4 Club met at David Oakes home. Mrs Shaffer and Eleanor visited her brother in Springfield. Mrs A Kellogg visited with Gertrude, William and Dorothy on the U of I campus. Mrs Moore hospitalized in Peoria with steady improvement expected home soon. Robah Oakes hosted guests from Chicago and neighbors called on Ralph Purcell at St Francis hospital. Verne Shaffer entertained Paul Shaffer and family on a trip to Washington with Tom Shaffer of Oneida. The Improvement Society met with officers presiding. silent auction conducted and funds donated to French Grove Cemetery and cancer fund. David Gady of Brimfield appeared at Bradley University Advertising and Selling Club mock Sales Convention with Bradley School of Business Advastisation students.
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W.B Clarg
Minnie Laws
Laura Winners
David Oakes
John Shaffer
Eleanor
Jack Stavens
Springfield
Mra
A. Kellogg
Gertrude
William
Dorothy
U. of J. Campua
Verne Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
California
Washington, D. C
Tom Shaffer
Oneida
Improvement Society
Garata
Potie Clark
Marilla Sticke
Ruth Oaken
Bella Doubet
French Grove Cemetery
Ass'n
Cancer Fund
Gueate
Rudolph Bruninga
Fessie Carter and
Margaretta
Francesa Reed
Ra Plack
Mre Haasserbacher
Mra Callister
Frances Smith and
Garrell
Mary Gervin
Eleanor and Boyd Shaffer
David Gady
Brimfield
Bradley University
Bradley Hall Chapel
Shirley
Ilene Muller
Peoria
Thos. Miller
Don Webster
Champaign
Frank Addis
Jennie Barrett
James Kemper
Mra Barley Reed
Kenneth McKinney
Earl Tucker
Walliamsfield
L.O Kelley
Poore
Laura
Weekend Visits and Local Socials Highlight Laura Notes
Laura society notes list weekend visits and Sunday calls from Peoria Champaign and Champaign area households. Homes mentioned include the Millers Websters Addis Barrett Kemper Reed Tucker Purcell Noland Berry Smith Leadaster Waite Strickland and Dickerson with multiple family gatherings and a Mother's Day program attendance.
Brimfield Merchants Sponsor Free Picture Show
Brimfield merchants will sponsor a free Picture Show through the summer starting May 14. The program continues on nights when darkness makes the pictures plain and features added moving sound pictures by Brimfield Amusement Co.
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the Merchants of Brimfield
M Ving Sound Pictures
Brimfield Amusement Co
Home Bureau May Meeting at Mr Endres Home
The May meeting of the Home Bureau will be held at the home of Mr John Endres at 1 36. Miss White the Home Advisor will present the major lesson on On Our Responsibility to Children. A window display at the Johnson Arbora tor is featured this week.
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Home Bureau
John Endres
Miss White
Johnson Arboratore
Appreciation note for gilts flowers and cattle received
A grateful message thanks everyone for gifts including gilts flowers and cattle sent during the hospital stay. The sender, Wilson Reinbart, expresses sincere appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
How to Measure Lumber Board Foot Calculation
To calculate the board measure of lumber multiply thickness in inches by width in inches by length in feet and divide the product by 12. This gives the board feet for a given piece.
Village Committee Appointments Revealed in Board Meeting
The village board held an organizational meeting Monday night approving appointments by President W F Harding. Names include Street John Powers and G A Heinz Ray Saniona. Police Charles Martzluf Keith Cetl Edward L Johneson. Finance G H Heinz Keith Ceci Charles Matzluf. Building Ray Harlan John Powers & Johnson. Board of Health E L Johnson Heinz Keith Cecil Fire and Umbinty Insurance Keith Cecil Ray Harlan John Powers. Village Park E L Johnson Chas Mattzluf John Powers. Attorney Archer Johnson. Village Treasurer Makie Parks. The Auxiliary sewing meeting is set for Tuesday May 10 at 1 30 p m.
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W F. Hardingare
John Powers
G A
Heinz Ray Saniona
Charles Martzluf
Keith Cetl
Edward L
Johneson Finance
G H Heinz Keith Ceci
Charles Matzluf
Ray Harlan
John Powers & & Johnson
E. L. Johnson
Heinz Keith Cecil
Keith Cecil
Vilage Park
Chas Mattzluf
Archer Johnson
Makie Parks
Brimfield Triumph Over Wyoming In Dual Track Meet
Brimfield hosted a dual meet defeating Wyoming 72 to 44 as local sprinters and distance runners posted strong times. standout performances included Pennington and Wagner in relay events and multiple finalists, with notable marks in 100 yd and 440 yd races reflecting a solid Brimfield team showing.
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Wyoming
Brimfield
Wyomings
Shaw McDonough Marjorie Shaw Weds John McDonough at Brimfield
Marjorie Shaw daughter of Mrs Ruth Shaw and the late Reuben M Shaw married John J F McDonough son of Mr and Mrs Thomas McDonough at Brimfield on Saturday April 23. The Rev Dean officiated. Miss Lucille McDonough was her attendant and Lawrence Shaw served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the Jefferson hotel with a reception later that day at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple will reside northwest of Brimfield after a short wedding trip.
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Misa Marjorie Shaw
Ruth Shaw
Reuben M. Shaw
Monica
John JF. McDonough
Thomas McDonough
Brimfield
Dean Otcrating
Lucille McDonough
Lawrence Shaw
MrsicDonough
Jefferson Hotel
Srimfield
Peoria Star
Key To Sound Diet
An article notes public diet myths, praising Dr James J. McLeaster for work in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It argues diets often lack protein and stresses higher protein intake to preserve health and aid recovery, citing the World War II soldier ration as evidence of protein’s value.
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Geal
American Medical Association
James J. McLeater
McLester
Newspapers Only Please At St Josephs Rectory
Community request urges residents to drop only newspapers for a special sale at the St Josephs rectory garage. No magazines or assorted paper accepted. Legion collection stops.
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St Joseph's Rectory
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Bonna Jean Cady
Brimfield Wiit
Roth Knight
Sue Smith
Stoutheartred Men
Bulls of the Sea
Song of the Armorer
Dav
Belo
Vagabonds
Jim Mulvaney
Poupee Valeante
Gerald Ne Camp
Beverly Slocum
Mrs. Willis Myers
Mra A Rr’ Moore
Methodist
Robah Oakes
Miss Stringer
Chicago
Hubert Oakes
Etha
B E& Reed
Edson Purcell
Ralph Purcell
St. Francis Hospital
School of Business Advaistation
Bradley
University
Sanford White
Sam Kel Fogg
Paul Moland
University At
Cecil Mller
Alvina Ensley
Ava Ruth Moore
Galesburg
Ruth Moore
Marianne
Nolad
Mra Neta Bentz
Archie Smith
Mra Susie Smith
Paul Kaeer
Jerry
Robert Smith
Bbe Noland
Webster Jamulica
Chester Kuntzolf Femxas
Indiana
Sam Tiad
Bilmweog
Elizabeth Leadaster
Jenace Barrett
Helen Waite
Mra Strickland
Reve Dickerson
Laura Church
Frienas
Wilson Reinbart
J Benton W
Pennington
Arroll
Reinhart
Robine
Sweets
Hanton
Snider
Doering
Howell
Lynn Rienhart
Deiing
Rowell
McGino
Uwttecu
Wagner
Berchold W
Banion
Felav Brimoeld
Reliab de Mescater
Joseph M Ketay
M. D. Medical Clinic
Gohnnon
Walter Pacey
Bondi
Galesburg, Illisois
Ewalts Recreation
Farmers’ Auto Insurance Association
Eldon McKown
Himwood, Illinois
Earl S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter
Eid, Illinois
Karl Easland
Arcadia
Palace Theater
Randolph Scott
Ella Raines
Frank Sinatra
Esther Williams
Gene Kelly
Fredrick March
Edmond O’brien
Florence Eldridge
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