Local Church Changes and School Appointment Noted
Rev M F Fairhee leaves St Josephs church after two years. Rev J Moynihar to arrive from Arlington. V Pettit of Reynolds named school principal. John MelIntyre purchases West Baé groce. Frea fucker new proprietor Brimfield House. Gorn 42 oats 42 wheat 98% butter 88 eggs 20 hogs 700. Dr Nolusg Hanna City to practice dentistry. Parents Teachers meeting May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Fairhee
St. Joseph’s Church
Arlington
J. Moynihar
Frea Fucker
Brimfield House
Blackapoo
Gorn
Bateer
Nolusg
Hanna City
Gieagen
Samuel Crabtree
Peoria
Grove school reports last day of aboul picnic
Steneh Grove school posted a brief notice that their last day of aboul picnic occurred on Friday with limited readable details. Deana and Boge are mentioned among the fragmented words, while Cern and oata appear as unclear items in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cern
Oata
Deana
Steneh Grove School
Memorial Poppy Month Observance and Dinner Meeting
Memorial poppies will be distributed by the Auriliary to honor war dead on Saturday May 33. Members are urged to wear them and attend the May 27 meeting featuring 16th District Director Ilan Chompson at a potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilan Chompson
Brimfield Tax Books Available At Johnson-Arbor Store
Notice states tax books will be at Johnson-Arbor store daily 9 to 5 except May 1 and 17 when the author is in Elmwood at Armstrong Store. Jubilee taxes collected at home except Saturdays at the DBBH. Johnson Insurance Office schedule includes May 1 8 15 and 22 by Maude Bassebacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Arbor
Elmwood
Armstrong Store
Dbbh. Johnson Insurance Office
Maude Bassebacher
Menke-Plack Nuptials At Trinity Lutheran Church
Marian Eilisabeth Menke of N Perry Avenue and Raymond Joseph Plack of Oak Gill were married in a Sunday ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev Howard Welsh presided, with Brimfield as matron of honor and Briscoe Menke as bridesmaid. Hubert Greenfield served as best man. ushers included Briscoe Menke and Willis Kingdon Sr. Miss Menke wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle, carrying red roses. Reception followed at the church. The couple planned a trip to St Louis after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Marian Eilisabeth Menke
N_ Perry Ave
Beri Menke
Carthage
Raymond Joseph Plack
Walter Plack
Oak Gill
Trinity Lutheran Church
Howard
Mre
Briscoe Menke
Hubert Greenfield
Hanea Eity
Colusa
Willis Kingdon Sr
Vaccination Drive Continues in County Schools
Across the county, 1,000 first through third grade students received their second anti polio shot with the final injection set for June 3. Clinics operate like clockwork with volunteers and teachers aiding. About 45 percent of eligible children are enrolled and 60 percent of city students are participating, though only half have booked doses. Parents must ensure children reach the clinics on June 3 if school dismissals occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echola
Girl State Delegates Named From Brimfield High School
Patricia Welch, daughter of Howard and Mrs Welch, Brimfield High School junior, selected by Scimfield unit Ko 45% American Legion Auxiliary to attend the 14th annual Illinois Girl State June 23 30 at MacMurray College Jacksonville. Alternate Jean Mayes, daughter of Charles and Mrs Baves, also a Brimfield junior, named as alternate. Visitors day set for Sunday June 27 with special invitation to Auxillary members and friends to meet and celebrate with the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Welch
Howard G. Welch
Brimfield High School
Scimfield Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Annnual Ilaini
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Jean Mayes
Charlies Baves
Brimfield Home Bureau Meeting Details Released
Brimfield Home Burgau will hold its regular meeting at Mrs Berniece Emerick's at 2 60 CST on May 1. An easy Sunday dinner answers the question. The major lesson covers Control of Insecta and Other Outdoor Pears with a minor focus on Civil Defence. Luncheon will be served. visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Burgau
Berniece Emerick
Woiteall
Community members express gratitude after George Archibald’s loss
The family of George Archibald thanks neighbors and friends for flowers and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Wife, children, and grandchildren extend appreciation for the support and kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Archibald
Library Financial Report Year Ending May 1954
The operating fund shows receipts from tax levy 506.20 nonresident fees 8.50 fines 26.15 rental 492 total receipts 590.37 with an unexpended balance from previous year at 680.31 and total sources 1 270 68, expenses include materials 168.00 janitorial and periodicals 15 22 95, separa 400 supplies 13.41 totaling 1 518.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Tota
Maternae Erlang
Becks
Rotgist
Separa
Mrs Martha Backus obituary recaps Brimfield resident
Mrs Martha Backus lifelong Brimfield resident died Friday morning at home. Born January 2, 1861, daughter of E. J. and Jane Hamilton, she was active in the old Baptist Church and Woman's Relief Corps. Her Civil War veteran husband Robert Backus died 48 years ago. A former hotel operator, she survived by a family of nine children, including Elmer Hamilton of Buffalo. Services were held Sunday at Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. A. A. Steinfeldt officiating. burial in Brimfield Cemetery. Casket bearers included Everett Catten Savage, A. S. Bowman, S. G. Cady, W. F. Harding, and Keith Cecil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bell Backus
Brimfield
E. J
Jane Elizabeth Keeter Hamilton
Old Baptist Ghureb Tere
Woman’s Relief Corps
Robert Backus
Mra Backus
Poneras
Taylor
Gome
A. A. Steinfeldt
Methodist Church
Urimfeld Cemetery
Everett Catten
Favages
A. 8. Bowman
G. Cady
W. F. Harding
Keith Cecil
Local Social Visit Notes In Peoria And Nearby Towns
Sunday and Friday visits feature Mrs Ruth Moore, Mrs Pauline Webster, Leigh Beamer, Sam Whitcomb, David Parcell, Wilbur Symonds, Ed Kalb, Ralph Beiderbeck, Harley Reed, James Kemper, Myrtle Bows, and Paul Kemper. A mix of companionship, hosting, and shopping in Peoria, Tingley, Elmwood, Dahinda, and Galesburg. Includes brief literary quotes from Sidney, Brooks, Thackeray, and Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Moore
Alvina Bosley
Peoria
Pauline Webster
Leigh Beamer
Tingley
Sam Whitcomb
Galesburg
Frank Riel
David Parcell
Elmwood
Bolsvo Parcell
Wilbur Symonds
Edward Kalb
Ralph Beiderbeck
Dahinda Callet
Kidon
Beiderbeck
Harley Reed
James Kemper
Myrtle Bows
Paul Kemper
Minnie
Bessie Brooks
Jams Kemper
Mothers Day and Memorial Gatherings Across Town
Snowy gusts hit French Grove as locals helped with plowing and family visits. Charlene Bateman hosted her parents from New York while Elizabeth Oaker joined her mother Mrs Hubert Oaker on campus. Atty Loren Oakes visited Fr. M. Oakes. the Shaw family saw a prenuptial shower for Patricia Allen and attended the wedding of Sgt Elmer Shaw and Mrs Allen in Peoria. Wm Kellogg and family traveled to Indianapolis for a mother’s illness and care duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glyde Bateman
Charlene
Hubert Oaker
Elizabeth
U of
Mra Rath Shaw
Patricia Allen
Whitea ® Grove
Afra Shaw
Kenneth
S Sgt Elmer Shaw
Mras. Allen
Peoria
Free children's photos at Brimfield News Legion Hall
The Brimfield News offers free photo sessions for all children brought by guardians to the Legion Hall on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Des Moines Waits Studios will charge for additional prints. The feature will highlight local children in Citizens of Tomoocoon, and no obligation or purchase is required. Parents are urged to participate to capture soon-to-change ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield News
Legion Hall
Des Moines
Direc
Grnd
FFA Elects Officers at Brimfield Meeting
Brimfield FPA held an April 30 meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were Matt Mahe president Frank Kingdon vice president Roger Best secretary Bart Nelson treasurer Roger Higer reporter Rolland Ekena sentinel. Chapter award recipients included Bart Nelson beef Matt Maher swine Dean Stahl sheep Larry Dungan poultry Jim Johnson corn Bob Shane dairy with overall project awards pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Fpa
Matt Mahe
Frank Kingdon
Roger Best
Bart ‘Nelson
Teasurer
Roger Higer
Rolland Ekena
Sentinel
Bart Nelson
Matt Maher
Dean Stahl
Larry Dungan
J m Johnson
Bob Shane
Style Show by FSA set for May 6 at 8 PM
The FSA hosts its annual style show Thursday evening May 6 at 8 oclock DSF at the high school. A woman who is interested is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FSA
Contrasts In Prices Under Free and Soviet Economies
The text examines price concepts in free markets versus a government controlled system. It notes Soviet state pricing leads to high retail costs and large profits for the state while American retailers earn only pennies per dollar after taxes. It highlights oranges as a concrete example of vast disparity between purchase price and retail sale. The argument underscores pervasive profit differences across foods and consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Dollac
Utah Gov Benson and Mormon approach to welfare and taxes
The writer riffs on Utah and its governor Benson with satirical praise of Mormon governance, critiquing federal aid, farm programs, and tax policies. It notes Congress debates farm funding and criticizes duplicative taxes on dividends, while praising Utah’s stance and the idea of self reliance. The piece blends political humor with regional pride and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Agriculture Bensen
J. Bracken Lee
Congress
Messin
Earl Nion Funeral Services at Elmwood
Funeral services for Earl Nion will be held at Elmwood on Friday afternoon at 2 30 DST in the Patt roon Chapel. Mr Nizon died Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nizon
Elmwood
Fenerome
Nizon
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Mary Mulvahy
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Clarence Maher
Donald Hunt
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Menke-Plack
Miss Menke
Mira Plack
St. Loui
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P. A Bergner Co
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Fsalefice Aluee
Aervic
Mrs
Martha Backus
Backus
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Perlander
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Phillips Brooks
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Mary Baker Eddy
Baricy
A. K. Moore
Mra
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Detroi, Mich
Fr. M. Oakea
John Shaffer
Lewis Stevens
Jack Stevens
Bloomington
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Indianapolis
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Mra Melkeg
Waltz
FFA
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Earl Nion
Joseph M. Kenny
M. D. Medical Clinic
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Taylor Funeral Home
H. Johnson
Johnson
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Ilinois
BANK
Gener Bank
Ewalt
Eldon McKown
Monroe Flower Shop
Tell Elmwood, Ill
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield, Illinois
D. H. Johnson
Gnral Insurance
Kellstedt& Young Brimfield, Mfinois
Allstate Realty
H.T
Sam” Compton
Sam Compton
Beoria
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Joel Mo ‘Rea
Yvonne deCarte
Border River
Sun Mon- Tues
Bob Hope
Joan Fontaine
Jack Palance
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