Brimfield Village notes and school graduation list
The May 14 1896 Cadre 24 cata 15 wheat 60 butter 10 eggs hog 300 lists agricultural prices and local events. Princeville's Bay to manage Brimfield Motel, church efforts to raise funds for a parsonage, electric lighting for Grat farm homes, fertilizer trial by H. Kelly, high school district movement announced, music contest results, Brimfield post office move, 22 graduates named with valedictorian Mavis Rita Gabhillis and salutatorian Kathryn Carmiage, and local visitors to the News office.
Legion Auxiliary marks tenth Brimfield anniversary
The Brimfield unit of the American Legion Auxiliary celebrates ten years since starting in April 1946. A May 24 meeting at 2 pm will mark the anniversary and Brimfield Gold Star Mothers will be honored.
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Brimfield
Brinfield
Decoration Day Program Announced
Decoration Day services will be in the village park at 10 o clock on May 30. The program includes dedication of the Soldier Memorial, honors to World War I and II veterans, Brimfield High School Band, American Legion Post 452, Star Spangled Banner, invocation by Rev Thomas Garrison, a talk by Lt. Col. Alvin McCary, and a dedication of the memorial with firing squad and taps. The Bradley University Air Science professor, a 25 year Air Force veteran, will speak after a career spanning England and the Strategic Air Command.
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Legion
Cat
Star Spangiea
Edolph Savage
Anda High School
Rey Thomas
Garrison
Alvin McCary
Branfida_ High School
Bradley University
Regular Air Force
Bradley
Strategic Air Force
England
At Albany
Village Committees Appointed by Mayor
At the May 7 meeting of the Village Board the following committees were appointed by W. F. Harding village President. Streete-Clifford Cady Lyle Talmage Keith Cecil Police Ray Harlan Herb Bennett Clifford Frielig Finance Keith Cecil Ray Harlan Lyle Talmage Building Clifford Cady Lyle Talmage Keith Cecil Board of Health Herb Bennett Ray Garlan Clifford Cady Fire and Liability Inc Clifford Fund ing Keith Cecil Lyle Talmage
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W. F. Harding
Keith Cecil
Ray Harlan Lyle Talmage
Cliffora Cady
Lyle, Talmage
Keith
School News A Bard Class Starts Next Wednesday
A beginner’s bard program will begin next Wednesday at the school and will run through the summer vacation. Parents of fourth grade or older children should prepare a suitable instrument to begin work on Wednesday.
HS Baseball Schedule District Tourney May 14 17
Local high school announces district tournament dates spanning May 14 through 17 with tentative site listings and a note that Keerville may host events. Coaches urge early attendance for ticketing and venue confirmation.
Calendar of School Events for May and June
The calendar lists events at WatSpl High School including Senior Trip May 19 to 23, School Board meeting May 21 at 3 30 pm, final exams May 24 and 25, Baccalaureate May 27, eighth grade graduation May 29, and commencement May 29 at 8 pm. Also mentions Memorial Law Services on a Wednesday at 10 39 am.
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WatSpligh School
Schoot Coaea
Social notices and funeral attendance in Galesburg area
Residents and relatives from Minneapolis Williamsfield Alta Pesria La Plata and Galva visited or attended services for Mrs Mary Miller at Laura Methodist Church. Friends and family including Bert Gentry Jimmie Reed and James Kemper joined in Mother's Day gatherings and the death of Mrs Miller prompted multiple gatherings across the region.
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Bert Gentry
Minneapolis
Mina
Sa Briatine
Jimmie Reed
Williamsfield
James Kemper
Mra Mary Miller
Laura Methodist Church
Rand
Kenneth Mckinney
Pesria
Mra Mary Carmody
Alta
Mra Charney
Thomas
French Grove Social Roundup Notes May Gatherings
French Grove residents share visits and dinners across nearby towns. Robah Kellogg attends the American Nurses Association Biennial in Chicago while others host callers and guests at the Dottie Clark and Stanton Moore homes. The French Grove Improvement Society meets May 31 at Bowie Clark residence with hostesses Mae Moore and Hare Prack.
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Robah Kellogg
The
American Nurses Association
French Grove Improvement Society
Bowie Clark
Meadames
Mae Moore
Hare Prack
Florence Reed
Gladys Hawley Rotl
Walter Tucker obituary note from Brimfield area
Walter Tucker a well known resident died Monday at Methodist hospital after weeks of illness. Services were held Wednesday at Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend L Pearce officiating. Burial in Brimfield Cemetery. Casket bearers listed. Born April 2 1877 near Brimfield he was son of Esra and Frances Moody Tucker. Survived by son Robert M Tucker two daughters Nancy Tucker and Mary Helen McConathy. A sister Mrs Helen McNew and a brother Far a Tucker. Three grandchildren. one brother Homer and sister Mary Anderson preceded him. He had been in poor health for years.
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Walter Tucker
Our Commmunity
Methodist Hospital
Taylor Funeral Home
L. & Pearce
Union Church
Bar
Brimfield
Wilbur J. Tucker
Wilbur A. Fneker
Paul Tucker Arthur Henkler
John Plack Jr
Martin McDosough
Esra
Frances Moody Taecker
Gilbert School
Bhome
Mary Helen McConathy
Mt Sterling
Mra
Helen Mec New
Marian
Fara Tucker
Birmingham
Much
Homer
Mary Anderson
Miller Funeral Held at Lacra Methodist Church
Mrs Mary Ann Miller, born May 12, 1874, died Friday at Sim Haven Elmwood. Funeral Monday at Lacra Methodist with Rev William Caulkins officiating and music by Garl Pauth and Mrs Gaulkins. Burial Williamsfield cemetery. Surviving include sons Thomas Laura, Albert La Plata Mo, Harold Knoxville, Cesilo Brmfield. daughters Edw Kalb, Orvilie King Laura, Mrs Barn Natoma, Mrs Wilbur Symmopas Peona, Mrs Harry Spaugler Albert Lea Minn. 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Lacra Methodist Church
Mary Ann Miller
Dhe
Sim Haven
Elmwood
William Caulkins
Garl Pauth
Mra Gaulkins
Williamsfield
Donald Miller
Gary Schuyler
Jerry Miller
Maurice King
Charles Katb
Charles Symmonds
Thomas
Laura
Albert
la Plata
Harold
Knoxville
Cesilo
Br Mfield
Edw. Kalb
Orvilie King
Mra
Beehive Cafe Opens in Old Bakery Building
The Beehive Cafe operated by Bart Doram gears up for a Saturday May 1 opening in the old bakery building owned by R. WM, Taylor. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served from 7 AM to 4 PM.
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Bart Doram
R. Wm, Taylor
Birthday Supper for Darlene Nauman Classmates
A birthday party was held at the Rauman home Thursday evening from 4 to 7 for Darlene Nauman. Decorations marked her 43rd birthday with a cake and dessert, plus entertainment provided by invited guests. Daszlene thanks everyone for thelovely time.
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Pitteen
Darlens Nauman
Rauman
Vwanoe
Daszlene
Variety Show Delights Local Audience With Talents
A large audience enjoyed the variety show featuring stunts dances music and recitations. The performance ran about two hours and left spectators hopeful the event could become an annual affair. The talent showcased signals strong community mobility and originality.
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Armfi
Gypsy Baskets Seek Funds for Kentucky Mission Trip
Circular notice asks for two wandering baskets to raise money for a mission school trip in Kentucky. Baskets are passed along after payment and refilling. Persons with baskets Sunday should call Marilyn Evans at 7589 to arrange pickup.
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Kentucky
Marilyn Evans
Golden Wedding Celebration in Princeside Church
Mr and Mrs Earl Hibbs celebrated their golden wedding on May 13 at the Methodist Church, Princeside. Married May 14, 1906, they are parents of two: Harold Bibbs, who works with his father in the supper market, and Mrs Orvil Lansdown of Princeville.
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Earl Hibbs
Princeside
Eorla
Harold Bibbs
Orvil Lansdown
Princeville
Free Pictures Pree Movie Saturday Night in Alaska
A local notice announces a free picture presentation Saturday night featuring Abbott and Costello lookalikes Abbott and Rodfelio in Alaska style. The event aims to draw community attendance with light entertainment and a casual screening.
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Abbott and
Rodfelio
Alaska
Problem of the Century What is the great problem of this century
Bertram D. Wolfe’s Lir Keys in the Soviet System argues the central question is whether the state should serve the people or the people the state. The piece warns totalitarian drift can occur gradually through incremental expansions of government power, risking oppression once control is consolidated.
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Bertram DB Wolfe
Oscar Hirsch Funeral Services Held For Brimfield Resident
Funeral services for Oscar Hirsch 73 of Brimfield were held at 9 30 Tuesday at Camecford Endine Memorial Home and 10 at St Marys Cathedral with burial in Josephs Cemetery. He died Saturday at Methodist Hospital after an illness spanning two months. Born March 15 1881 in Chicago he lived in Peoria area most of his life. Surviving are sister Mrs Glara Pemble and niece Mrs Howa both of Bamfield. one brother and another sister preceded him in death.
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Brimfield
Abington Street
Camecford-Endine
St Mary’s Cathedral
Joseph's Cemetery
Chicago
Peoria
Vicinity
Leopold and
Lomsa Mehler Hirsch
Caning Chaire
Mre Glara Pemble
Mra [da Howa
Bamfield
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