13 May 1948
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
1
Seventy five women attended the Union church event honoring grandmothers. Yellow baskets with spirea tulips lined tables, a dinner by high school girls followed by music and readings. A humorous program featured portraits of grandmothers, with prizes for oldest, most grandchildren, and youngest mother.
The American Legion Auxiliary urges wearing memorial poppies on Poppy Day to honor fallen veterans and support widows and orphans. Funds fund disabled veterans and child welfare, with volunteers distributing poppies through Legion and Auxiliary groups. A Mother’s Day chicken potluck at a local home brought together families connected to veterans.
Funeral service for Mrs Ira Porter Faoncralt was held at Union Church with Rev. Theo C Hargreaves officiating. Pallbearers included W Blundy, E Mulvaney, W Travis, Horace Moon, Benny De Vries, and Walter Clark. burial in Brimfield cemetery. She died Sunday morning at Elm Haven hospital after weeks of illness.
Fire swept through St Josephs church in Brimfield causing about 30000 in losses. Parishioners aided by volunteers battled flames with local engines and tools, saving the rectory and nearby buildings before dawn. The church, rebuilt in 1883 under Rev Mrs Fivon, had undergone improvements and was a local landmark.
Mrs James Kemper hosted Paul Burgess in Princeville on Monday afternoon. Russell Purcell and Edson Purcell families visited. Della Leach attended Sunday dinner. Kenneth Brown and wife from Fort Knox were guests. Ralph Garter and Derald Miller traveled to Chicago for a funeral.
Mes Poiry Carter visited Clyde Carter at his home with Mia Oakes and Seren and Barola Oakes in Los Angeles. Mira Maxwell and George Campanello with Ronald Maxwell and Burh of Huntington joined, attending a Saturday call at the C. L. N McClellan home. Oates shopped in Kansas City and bought a cat from a herd sale. Major services were held in Chicago for Lorher Searles.
Father Harrison extends heartfelt thanks to his parish and the surrounding community for help during a Saturday night fire. He notes neighboring town residents sent equipment and men to assist in battling the blaze.
The Peoria County Council American Legion will hold its monthly business meeting on Tuesday May 18 at the Dunlap High School Gymnasium with Dunlap Post 1078 as host. Commander John W. Puuke will preside as Walter J. Steassburger acts as adjutant.
The Brimfield Cemetery Committee lists solicitors who will call on residents for upkeep funds. Perpetual care income is insufficient for proper maintenance, with solicitors named by town and county districts to canvass in the near future.
A church committee works to raise funds for a new electro organ with gifts from members and friends welcomed. For contributions contact Rudolph Bruainnga or Harvey Ekena.
Neighbors honored bride Edith Whittaker Wagner at a Laura Camp miscellaneous shower on Saturday afternoon in May. Hostess Ailken Kalb led games after the meeting, with prizes to Selah Bodinus and Barbara Smith. The bride received gifts and thanks, and refreshments in angel colors were served by Ailie Brown and Edna Thoman. Best wishes were sent to Mr and Mrs Wagner for a long and pleasant journey.
Southport Cemetery asks for assistance to keep grounds in good condition. Donations may be sent to Mrs Gee McCoy Elmwood, secretary treasurer, or Charles Travia Brimfield, president. Financial report shows a balance of 3.28 with expenditures of 1.28, reflecting modest support from interested readers.
Gold Star members of the Brimfield American Legion Auxiliary will host a May 27 gathering at 12 30 PM in the Legion City Room. The event includes a pot luck dinner with Gold Star mothers wives daughters and sisters of the fallen in World War II and later conflicts. A memorial program led by Mrs Gete Burder will be presented, with final venue details announced by Mrs Florence Wynn. Memorial Day services and grave decorations by Brimfield Legion and Auxiliary members are planned, along with a forthcoming Gold Star function at the state Auxiliary convention in Chicago September 10 13.
Bethany Hurder, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Harder, was crowned Ma Queen at Flushing High School May crowning in the Y M C A gym. The event marked the first May crowning at the school and Bethany, a sixth term senior, expressed surprise and joy. A large photo shows Bethany, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kudler.
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