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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
1
George H. Church buys into Sullivan's hardware in Wyoming and moves there. Old blacksmith shop torn down. Heavy rains cause bridges to wash out and crops prices listed for May 16 1902. May 1 1922 reports corn oats wheat butter eggs hogs. Brimfield opens with citizens band concert and local theatre ads. Western State Teachers College leaders noted on student council.
A Brimfield resident expresses gratitude for flowers letters and cards received while in the hospital. The writer says 13 people helped improve their mood and reports being up and around with two canes and expects to be circulating again in a few weeks.
Mire John Priling, convalescing after surgery at her son Clifford’s home, expresses gratitude for the many friends who sent cards and otherwise brightened the long hours.
Mrs Minsle Laws expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards and sent remembrances during her illness in hospital care.
School will close on Monday May 26 with buses taking children home at 1 45 on Friday May 23 and again on Monday May 36 causing early dismissal notices for families and staff.
Graduation exercises for the high school hosted Friday evening May 23 feature Dr J Walter Malone president of James Millikin University as speaker. The program lists invocations salutatory memories class songs diplomas and awards with several local officials and staff named.
Miss Eleanor Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Wagner of Kickapoo married Russell Shane son of Mr and Mrs Harold Shane in a 9 am ceremony Saturday May 3 at St Marys church Kickapoo. Bridesmaids wore orchid gowns and the couple plans 707 Gale Avenue Peoria residence with Brimfield High School roots and Caterpillar Nelsons work details noted. The Royal Neighbors meeting follows May 25 at 12 30 pm OST.
Laura Items Mra Wm Jones and Mra Thomas Miller visited Friday afternoon in Kewanee. Dr Leigh Beamer and family from Tingley Iowa visit Don Webster home. Mra Florence Reed of Elmwood spent Saturday with Ed and Hannah Beamer. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Beamer of Peoria called on Hannah Beamer Sunday afternoon. Don Webster, Francis attended the Stne Pestiwar 4 Bradley in tro ta Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Remover were Sunday dinner guests of Mra My cle Rowe and Paul Kemper in Peora. Mre Ida Kneer visiting her son Leo Kneer in Chicago returned Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Sam Williams and children of Chillicothe called on Mrs Frances Chapman Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wiley Reed and children at Williamsfield spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harley Reed. Mr and Mrs Corliss Laisure and Mr and Mrs Walle Emerick attended the air show at Chanuty Field Sunday. Their son Corliss Laisure Jr took part in it.
Friday evening visits among homefolk fill French Grove notes as Ruth Ann Oakes and Mary Mott share time with kin while Mrs Shaffer hosts at Oneida. US 150 paving work prompts flare lights and street activity as families plan gatherings at Jubilee park and Laura Wannners 4H event. Raymond Shaw of Rock Island visits as John Pack Jr and family see kin in Douglas with a Philadelphia brother joining the trip.
Eighth grade graduation was held on Wednesday evening May 21 with twenty one pupils receiving diplomas. Dr Maniey E.i Mac Donald of Bradley University delivered the address. musical selections included a piano duet by Mary Anne Cluskey and a vocal solo by Roy Lauder dale. Rev Yr. C Herrison gave the invocation and Dr Booch Nye offered the benediction. diplomas were presented by the board president after endorsements from Sapt, Lee E. Atwater and T. The graduating class listed includes Jobo Anderson, Shirley Bennett, Ramona Black, Donna Carroll, Mary Ann Clustey, Dale Coutter, Larry Dungan, Rolland Ekena, Robert Emerick, Donna Gilles, Sue Hamilton, Wm Hauk, Nancee Heinz, Roge Hugs, Dennis Harder, Aarold Johnston, Glen Lindney, Heverly Lyone, Gayle Meehan, Nathanael Stooningham, Bart Nebucg, Marilyn Pillman, Phyliss Porter, Carol Reimhart, Jimmie Shaw, Dean Stahl, Carrot Stanvaugh, Jerry Voband, James Wyman.
A popular W RIS program titled Quiz the Mrs will originate from our son’s Super Market at 11am next Tuesday. Prizes and refreshments will be given away. All residents are invited to meet Robyn Wearing the general host for Blue Star potato chips.
A Union Church luncheon titled a Mexican luncheon featured Platillos Mexicanos dishes such as Tamas de Casuela and Ejotes Rincon. Hosted by Mesdames Curtis Cady and John Pow, the event showcased textiles, pottery, and jewelry from Mexico. Miss Margaretta Carter presided over the meeting with reports from several members and a book review by Mra Kenneth Gamiilen.
A miscellany shower at the Roy Meyer home honored Luella Sieg set to wed Pvt Charles Meyer on June 16. Guests listed include J. Meyer of Washington and many Brimfield Dahinda Hanna area friends, with gifts sent by absent relatives.
Gary Best placed second in a five sectional FFA Speech Contest at Naponset on May 6. He had earlier won first in his section while competitors included Galesburg Princeton Rock Falls and Pearl City. Clarence Teagarden of Galisburg, who won second at last year’s state contest, won first, and Pearl Guy took third. Best has won several speech awards this year including a $75 essay prize and a BB CA Vietor radio in a photo address. He aims to continue public speaking next year.
In a Frances style column, Jo Serra critiques the political arena, noting faded glitz and waning public trust. Mentions Harry Gays as ringmaster, Kefauver on a bicycle, Stassen and Warren in the parade, and Taft Russell Wisemanower as sober rivals, with a wary eye on the 1940s campaign.
Merchants of Brimfield sponsor weekly free film showings in the park every Saturday. This week features Dark Alibi and a Celor feature Pantry Meal Magic as the main attraction for attendees.
Notice to all persons that June 2, 1953 is the claim date for the estate of Morace W. Moon pending in the Probate Court of Peoria County Tikinele. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the date without the issuance of summons. Executor Alana E. Moon and attorneys Swaie and Jeanson are involved.
The Brimfield Home Bureau unit held a nest meeting with six members and two guests. Anna Hamgsee led recreation and a roll call on A Trick for Kitchen Economy. The major lesson was led by Miss Hallhae. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28 at Alma Eneree.
Auxiliary announces May as Poppy Month to honor war dead with poppies made by disabled veterans. Donations support credits for the year. Next American Legion Auxiliary meeting on May 2 includes a Gold Star Mothers program at 2:39 PM, with a special schedule.
Square dance and charity auction to benefit St Mav’s church hosted by the Altar and Rosary Society. Haaglin orchestra to perform starting at 5 30 p m with a 50 donation requested. Proceeds support church activities.
Community meeting discusses forming a Cub Scout troop with leaders Ceb Master Frank lin Powars and committee chair Dowsla Bayes. Den mothers include Mea dame John Dungas and Lloyd Howe, with Roger Smith also listed among den leaders.
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