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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Warm and wet conditions color a siz column eight page paper with notes on bridges mail delays and shop activity. Mentions Cady's ball dedication, street improvements, local prices and crops, school graduations, village treasury, and early May market figures across eggs, wheat, oats, and beans. Local farmers and residents like Yoakam and the Garters are cited in weekly updates.
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held Sunday at the G F Dungam home honoring the recent bride Gurley. Guests included Marie Siena Saree Mul Toe and other friends who enjoyed games and refreshments in a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
The library will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 pm to 8 pm during August, the vacation month, with exceptions noted for special events and holidays. The notice emphasizes altered hours to accommodate summer schedules.
Waler T Pleasants chairman of Peoria County Red Cross branches announces Brimfield branch achievements. Mrs Elmer Courtney chairs Red Cross Blood committee with Mrs Joam Clare. Grateful for Vivien Nye and workers. 1949’s campaign was the strongest yet. Planned blood mobile visit in coming months. those wishing to join Blood program call telephone 3934.
A fragmented 1988 village financial summary lists receipts and payments across funds including street improvements, insurance refunds, water works and bond accounts. It records balances on hand, items paid out during the year and a final balance, with notes referencing trustees and authorized dates. The document cites amounts for accounts such as street improvements and water works and ends with a certification by Village Treasurer B C Canty.
Siva Beasts Stinger sends thanks for the kind cards received from friends after an apparent event. The note expresses gratitude and acknowledges support from her circle.
Residents from Laura and surrounding towns share greetings and visits. Mrs Pearl Couch and Mrs Jeane Laisure travel to Galesburg. Merle Scamer and family spend time with Hannah Beamer. Mrs Fred Juers hosts a pinochle group at her country home north of Laura.
Jehn Sunfer and Kenneth Ramiliee held a business call in Memphia Tennessee last week. Mice Rebah Oakes and Mrs A Kellogg attended the Princeville W Cc T A at the Vermaom Smith home Tuesday. Mrs A B Moore and daughter Eleanor Caseoa visited Mrs C Adams in Galesburg Friday. Dorothy Kellogg joined The Three Sharpa trio recently and they were heard from Kankakee on Youth Speaks program Sunday afternoon. F M Oakes, Misa Robah Oakes and Mr and Mrs H L Oakes and Mrs A Kellége attended memorial services for Mr Marsa fry at Princeville Friday afternoon. Mrs Verne Saaffer returned Thursday after two months with Mrs Winfred McGoy Cramer and family in Poplar Bluff Missouri and Cope and Mrs Miles Cooged in Shrevenport Louisiana. Mr and Mrs Willem Kellogg were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Schwenk at the Peora Carishan Susiecen ewe Club banquet and meeting in Morton Friday eve. Mr B R G Le e Tournson was guest speaker.
The Volunteer Fire Co. 12 continues its drive for a new resuscitation machine. About $225 has been subscribed so far toward the goal of 408, with a display planned at the park Saturday night and at Caraona Store Sunday. Donations may be left with Ed Sbeck or Murray Miller.
Bake sale event organized by 4 H will be held Saturday May 27 at Dumgua rooms. Doors open at 8 33 a m. All proceeds support 4 H programs and activities.
Brimfield hosts a free movie week with Dark Alibi scheduled this week. The lineup includes Color feature Pea try Meal Magic screening as part of the community event.
Attention Legionnaires County Legion meets at Brimh 14 Tuesday May 9 at 8 pm at Legion Hall W Barding Commander notice aims to gather members for planning and updates.
Notice is hereby given to all persons that Monday, June 2, 1952, was the claim date in the estate of Berner W. Mee. Desemed, probate court, Pesrin County, Tileate. The claim was made against the estate once before Anan Ei Moon, Executor Arver, Swaie and Jobuss.
Brimfield Home Bureau notes show six members and two guests attended a meeting with members and guests listed. The next west meeting is scheduled for May 28 at Alme Badres Reheh with planned activities and group rail call.
A midweek family gathering featured Mr and Mrs John Wiles Sr and several relatives including Mree Wee Fone Meien Jr Ur weive Moeg Roger Lindi Randy and paggy along with Jobe O’Neill Paggy Pa Juan Jack Mirena and Caci Zelez Predj and Tommy Gerald Helms and Jeyee also CGoente in attendance.
The notice urges remembrance of war dead through memorial poppies and emphasizes collecting coupons with reminders to leave them at Mrs Tully or the Tully Barber Shop. It references a forthcoming gathering and urges attendance and credits for the year.
Miss Mary Lou Courtright daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Courtright married Delvert Beesert son of Mr and Mrs C Paul Beesert at 7 30 Friday evening at Gt Meter's Lutheran church near Glasfard. The gown was slipper satin with lace and red ribbon, chapel veil, lace cap, and bouquet of white iris. Attendants wore bias yellow gowns. A reception followed in the church basement, then a trip to California.
Sunday May 18 baccalaureate in the high school gym at 8 00 p m with Rev Thomas Harriece and Dr Each W Nye delivering the sermon. May 21 statistics exercise night at the high school gym. Royal Neighbors meet with Mr Len Porter May 23 at 2 28 p m CST and tour the vicinity. News from Whittier California hospital update on Char ies Kagdes healing from vertebra operation. Messages of support requested for Miss Frances Reckwell now at hospital in Galiforna.
Finances show receipts totaling 9026 Ge and expenditures 10.99 per item. Balance on hand and expenses include a breakdown of periodicals and books purchased for adults and children. Adult and children categories appear with amounts and ledger entries.
A Mother's Day dinner gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Clar exee Kellstedt. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gen Germans, Mr and Mrs Charles German, Sismie and Jane, Mr and Mrs Albert Mazen, May, Joba, Karen, Mrs and Mr Welsh Garhara, Benese Wr, Mire Gereara Germme, Sendra, Mr ved Mire Vrank German, and Jee Valentine Kapper with others present.
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