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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
1
A terse local record notes Grimfield grade team won the county meet in Chillicothe. The fragment lists various farm goods and scores such as cora oats wheat eggs hogs with dates ranging May 19 1938 and May 20 entries. The shuffled OCR hints at agricultural values and a sports result from a county competition.
A fragmented list of film titles and actors from a June schedule. Entries include Cheaper By The Dozen, Stagecoach, The Prisoner of Zelda, The King and I, and actors such as Jeanne Crain, John Wayne, Deborah Kerr, and Yul Brynner. Several dates noted: May 21, June 2, June 7, June 14.
An early 20th century style report notes a school assembly establishing the Brimfield Chapter of the Mathomal Homor Sockery. The aims include promoting scholarship, leadership, and service. a faculty advisory council is named and charter members listed. Membership decisions and grade criteria are outlined for the second semester each year, with eligibility limited to sophomores juniors and seniors based on prior two semesters’ work.
Ramrvea Bammerle thanks friends for remembering her while ill. She notes the kindness and generosity of gifts and cards, expressing sincere gratitude for the support received during her illness.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Thursday May 22 at 8 00 pm after the business session with Vera Powers presenting a program honoring the Brimfield Gold Star Mothers. The 16th District meeting is set for June 6 at the Methodist Church in Glasford.
A 1958 school event at the Gomer district gym features an 8:00 pm program with musical numbers by Swift Girls Chorus and a Mexican Clap Hands Dance. Senior students listed include Harold Dodd Goleman and Joan Hermz, with diplomas presented by Harold lead. The notice promotes youth opportunities and mentions a second district celebration title on May 28.
The Enghih Grade Graduation held at Enghih School lists an 8 00 PM start on May 28 with an organ Prelude and Processional. The program features Marches, hymns, a piano trio, vocal solos, and a diploma ceremony led by Superintendent Harold Doda and Principal Wayne Sosie. Attendees include families and state representatives. the class motto and flowers are noted among listed graduates.
A fragmented text discusses accident insurance and dental coverage during summer vacation. It mentions limits like up to 10000 and 5.000, the role of doctors, and costs per day. It references parents and teachers and the idea that vacation plans affect coverage and expenses.
A garbled OCR page lists scattered names, locations, and events, including references to a Post Office convention, schools or teachers, and various people. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret, with numerous unclear fragments and misread terms.
Fragmented text lists school events for May including baccalaureate services at 8am, end of term dates, and graduations. It mentions Wey Rasey, a tax note, and a Tasty Freeze property purchase by Vern Catton at Elmwood, plus Elmwood family moves and local residents with uncertain relations.
Funeral services for William Wel Brock 75 of 235 Wynswood Dr retired vice president of Bath & Cza Co died Friday at Mahoney Convalescent Home Knorvlie Ave were at 3 pm Monday at Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church Rev E L Fernandes officiated Burial in Brinfield Cemetery Brock started with Sott & Case Co in 1903 after graduating from Northwestern University School of Pharmacy He was with the firm nearly 50 years 25 as vice president He retired six years ago Born Peoria Jan 6 son of Cizus and Margaret Buck Gell Elder Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian also member of Temple Lodge 46 AF M Peoria Cormatory Scottish Rite Mohammed Temple Shrine Surviving wife a nephew adopted Richard Wellbrook of Peoria three grandsons two sisters M J Kump and Mrs L Guisebes of Azadena Calif
Godfrey G. Lathy of Peoria High School Class of 1893 will entertain the reunion crowd at his country home on June 84. The event marks the 65th reunion of the class with attendees from the local area and former classmates expected to attend.
A string of social calls and gatherings is logged, with Mrs. Carlworth and others visiting at Mrs Mac Moore’s home, trips to Pleasant Plains for the Tolan Angus sale, and a late afternoon meals at the Clark residence. Attendees include Clarence Bircerbece Jones Shaffer, Ralph Carter, Fr. Oakes, Miss Isabel Hart, Lee Maxey, Orv Lewella, and many others in attendance at various neighborhood events.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a local honors event with references to Manton Jamie and Clarence, Casck, Champaign, and Farmano related terms. Numerous garbled names, dates, and places render specifics unclear, but the piece hints at award outcomes, interviews, and upcoming entries or competitions.
Notice states the CABEET aride will operate all day and shut for the day next Thursday. Local management cites a full closure period, urging customers to plan purchases accordingly.
Rev Binead Tech states St Pauls Lutheran Church will present a program at Village Park starting at 11 00 o clock with a procession of appropriate civic ceremony and a school band performance beginning about 10 30.
Notice announces a public hearing on the tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of Brimfield Peoria County Illinois for the 1958 1959 fiscal year. Hearing set for June 12 at 7 30 PM at Village Hall with final action by highway commissioners. George Wyman Highway Commissioner and Judson Harding Clerk.
A fragmented local notice warns BemSela residents that defense presence will be in town May 24. It instructs those in the main part of town to go to designated clearing points after distress blows and to register at village hall or nearby churches and school basements. Various locations are named, including St Joseph’s Church basement and a parish hall, with unclear details about a fire or emergency procedures.
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