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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

4

Local Social Notes and Farm Insurance Ad Mix

A sprawling clipping lists social visits and arrivals in Hollywood and Peoria areas including Mr and Mrs Wm Roy on a business trip and Mrs H O Cady visiting from Kewanee. It notes new residents at BH Heins apartments, a patient at Proctor hospital, a Lambda Chi Alpha initiation at Simpson College, and various family gatherings. An insurance ad urges crop hail protection from M R Clark as grain prices stay high.

Wm. Roy Hollywood Calif W. Porter Johnson-Archer Inc H. O. Cady Kewanee Stanley Cady Elizabeth Fuchs Horace Moon Walter Ray Geld Walter Rayfield Chillicothe Heins J. W. G@tark Joe @oyle George Bridson Lark Fidelity &Koenix Ins Co Fred Dawson Giles Martzliuf Farmington Joe Blundy Methodist Hospital Jerre Ruth Ellen M. R. Clark Gost

Private enterprise and the tug of Uncle Samuel

A letter from Hickory Grove defends private enterprise and condemns proposals to transfer business decisions to the federal government. The writer warns against socialism, arguing individuals must prosper through effort while resisting outside control over trades like barbering, plumbing, or dress. The note ends with a personal plea and signature.

Samuel

Thank You Note From Convalescent Fhank Watts

Meredith Watts thanks readers for cards puzzles toys and other assistance during a long convalescence. He now helps and plays much of the day and shows marked improvement. The Legion also thanks donors of papers and magazines for last Saturdays paper drive.

Meredith Watts The Legion

Brimfield 4H Booster Club Holds May Meeting

Brimfield Booster 4H met at Radley school on May 14 with 13 members present. Earlene Collins presided as Virgil Traver reported treasurer’s and last meeting minutes were approved. Wayne Coon to attend Federation meeting May 19.

Brimfield Radley School Earlene Collins Virgil Traver Wayne Coon James Reed James Coon Radley Marjorie Siane Ronald Hoffman

Victory Helpers Fire regular meeting at local High School

The Victory Helpers 4 H club met at the high school on May 18 enrolling two new members Sylvia Hines and Wanda Coulter for a total of 23. tary Best spoke on How to Build Fires for outdoor meals. Donna Porter spoke on Seams and Donna Clark on How to alter a pattern. Next meeting is Thursday May 24 at 1 30 DSF at the High School. Reporter Beverly Siocum

Sylvia Hines Wanda Coulter Tary Best Donna Porter Donna Clark DSF Beverly Siocum

Village board warns about stray dogs running at large

The village board announces many complaints about stray dogs wandering over gardens and flower beds. Owners are urged to keep dogs penned in during the garden season. If dogs are found at large, the board will be notified and they will be destroyed.

Notice of Claim Day in Reinhart Estate

Notice to all persons that Monday July 7 1947 is the claim date in the estate of Martin L Reinhart Deceased in the Probate Court of Peoria County Illinois Claims may be filed against the estate on or before that date without issuance or summons Henry Reinhart Executor B A Birkett Attorney Peoria Illinois

Martin L. Reinhart Peoria County Flinois Henry Reinhart

Classified Ads Offerings Across Several Items

Local notices list multiple for sale items including piano, tractor, box truck parts, goose feathers, heater, coal range, baby buggy, kitchen cabinet, and furniture. Also shows real estate offers with immediate possession and services like roof work, painting, and septic cleaning. Ads name owners and contact references via News office.

Pfister Seeks Reps to Sell Hybrids in El Paso

Wanted representatives to sell hybrids under the direct supervision of Lester Pfister. Hybrids planted harvested processed and distributed by Pfister Corn Co. For details write to Pfister Corn Co El Paso Silvno 5 pa.

Lester Pfister Pfister Corn Co el Paso Silvno 5 Pa

Tax Collection Notices at Yale's and Arnon's Stores

Susan E. Camp, Collector, announces tax collection locations at Yale's Store on Saturday afternoons and Arnon's Store for Brunheld Township taxes until June 14, inviting residents to pay Jubilee taxes in the coming weeks.

Verde Johnson Yale Imga Arnon Brunheld Susan E. Camp

Stores Close Decoration Day Observance Notices

The undersigned stores will be closed Thursday afternoon and all day Friday in observance of Decoration Day. Careon'a Member's Vale's Johnn-Arber Zeon Pharmacy Kilmfield News.

Zeon Pharmacy Kilmfield

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