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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
The piece warns that disarmament talks may fail as Germany and France clash over arms and Japan exerts pressure, risking renewed nationalism and tariff barriers. It notes U.S. neutrality while Congress moves a stock exchange bill, a revised securities act, a reshaped revenue plan, and talk of silver and air mail legislation.
Yates City won the May 4 dual track meet with Brimfield grade school as Yates City divers placed in sprints, jumps, throws, and relays. Notable results include Dungan winning shot put and high marks for Babcock in sprints and jumps, with Day and Hayes placing well in discus and hurdles.
Numerous residents visit relatives and friends in Peoria Monmouth and surrounding towns. Updates include hospitalizations clean up day at Grove church and various trips to Missouri and Chicago for family and medical reasons.
Kathyrn Heirmeier daughter of Mrs Mary Sheeler of Dunlap wed Arthur J Maher son of Mr and Mrs F Maher of Brimfield on May 8 1934 at St Clements Dunlap officiated by Rev Father Gordon. The bride wore a tea rose crepe gown with white accessories attended by Miss Ida Maher and Walter Finck. A wedding breakfast followed at the bridal home for immediate families before a brief honeymoon in Indiana and Chicago.
The community awaits the high school operetta An Old Spanish Custom by Estella M and Palmer J Clark. At 8:00 p.m. in the Community Building Friday May 25 the high school glee clubs directed by Miss Norma Efnor perform with principal characters Don Jose Ramon Rivera and others. state officer Keith Savage attends. Watch next week for masked riders wooden soldiers and singing choruses.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Brimfield orders drivers to refrain from driving in alleys after midnight. The Home Bureau will meet May 24 with Mrs. Minnie Laws.
The Philadelphia Dispatch argues that taxing the rich will be borne by the average citizen through higher rents surcharges prices and lower wages. It warns against overtaxing wealth or business noting government spending waste and graft and urging united action to curb the burden and aid recovery.
The American Legion will hold a meeting in the club room on Thursday night to organize the local observance for Memorial Day and recruit volunteers to assist with the program.
Solicitors are canvassing for donations to the Cemetery Association. M R Clark of the State Highway Department discussed the widening of U S Route 24 south of Kewaunee with the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night. The paper notes a Christian Science Monitor article by Margaret Root Zahler praising International Houses in New York Chicago and Berkeley for fostering cross national student interaction.
Twenty graduates will receive diplomas at Brimfield High School’s 38th annual commencement on Friday evening June 1 at the Community Building. Baccalaureate services are Sunday May 7 at St Joseph’s Church led by Father Harrison. Notably two pairs of twins graduate, Ruth and Bernice Bragg and Margaret and Bernice Parcell, who started school together.
A call for reader submissions invites news items jokes and amusing stories. Citizens are urged to share true incidents photographs and brief notes for publication in the newspaper. The column encourages varied contributions to engage readers with local color.
A note reports the plan to fix and determine public convenience and necessity for all air mail routes and set rates. It notes AFL president Green pressed President Roosevelt for a thirty hour work week, though the exact reply has not been released. Green reportedly left the Executive Office furious, threatening a thirty hour week or else.
The library will be open from 2 30 to 4 30 starting next Saturday. The children's shelves gain many new books as a gift from Mrs May Weeks McDonnel.
The President and Board of Trustees of Brimfield Illinois announce a $100 reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism that occurred in the village on the morning of April 27, 1934.
Mother's Day gathering at Mrs. Catherine Roath's home drew a large family group from Peoria Saunemin Princeville Elmwood and nearby areas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Waters and children Sidney and Carl from Peoria Saunemin relatives of Murnan and Mur nan from various towns plus Elinor Roath Wil Perri L G Cady Clara Phares Minnie Tennery and others. Guests contributed baskets and a plentiful dinner served as the centerpiece of the event.
A promotional notice for the Chicago Heratch and Examiner edition on May 27 offering a complete daily listing of special events for the month and featuring many photographs.
Local boys performed well at the county athletic meet in Princeville Tuesday night led by Maynard Reinhart who won high jump and 220 yd dash. Dorn Sollenberger took third in javelin and fourth in the mile, with Donald Burgess third in the 100 yd dash and Gerald Moon fifth in 220 low hurdles and discus. Brimfield relay placed third, total points 27. other notable results include Soha Babcock fourth in 100 yd dash and high jump, Robert Dungan fourth in pole vault.
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