Banquet Planned by New Club With Community Guests
An inaugural banquet organized by a newly formed club is set for Tuesday evening May 25 at an announced Potdock venue. A full program is being prepared with visiting guests from nearby clubs offering guidance and support to the new group. Plate charge is 1 dollar 08 cents, reservations via Ralph Carson must be made by Saturday May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talis
Zct
Pac
Altar
Rosary Club
Ralph Carson
Local School and Community News Highlights
The Brimfield area reports on diplomas awarded to graduates, religious church transitions, and notes from Elmwood and nearby towns. Readers see weather impacts, farm prices, and student achievements, including university faculty connections and athletic results from state events.
Music Festival Delighted Large Crowd At High School Gym
A spring music festival in the high school gym drew a large audience Friday evening. Directed by Misa Kathbrye Lindsnom, the program featured kindergarten and primary dances, upper grade folk dances, combined glee clubs, and a high school girls drill. The event concluded with a fundraising appeal for Brimfield Cemetery care, listing local volunteer collectors by district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Kathbrye Lindsnom
Brimfield High School Class of 1940 Honored
A commemorative note extends heartfelt wishes to Brimfield High School graduates. It urges continued learning, public service, and informed citizenship, stressing education as a public good and duty. The message salutes the Class of 1940 and hopes graduates contribute to democracy and community welfare.
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Brimfield High School
America
Community Day at the Cemetery Memorial Program
The Brimfield community hosts a Memorial Day program at the cemetery with the American Legion and Women's Relief Corps coordinating opening remarks by Post Commander America School and a Gettysburg Address by Ralph Brasmer. A school band will lead to the cemetery for the flag salute and burial honors, with flowers collected for graves by 9:00 a.m. May 30. Saturday May 25 is Poppy Day, selling veterans made poppies to aid disabled veterans in hospitals.
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The
American Legion
Women's Relief Corps
Brimfield
Ideal Post
Mrs. Mary A Hamilton Rites This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A Hamilton will be held this afternoon at 2 30 in the Methodist Church conducted by Rev A A Rodgerson of Chillicothe, a former pastor. Mrs Hamilton died at her home Monday evening after several weeks illness.
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Mary A Hamilton
A. A. Rodgera
Chillicothe
Thank You Card Note From Myrtie Bane
A hospital note expresses gratitude for the thoughtful cards from Ms Myrtie Bane and mentions Gowers and candy that helped during the stay.
A Holiday Next Thursday Sn Desolation Day
A holiday is noted for next Thursday with designated observances. Post office window service will operate after 9 o clock with limited hours.
Fragmentary plea for earlier copy to office for holiday
A garbled note requests cooperation from the News force due to Thursday being a holiday. It urges reporters to get copies to the office as early as possible and mentions press deadlines. The text is unclear and contains numerous typos.
We Bocker Triumph at DETA Meet
In a tense meet at DETA arena, the We Bocks secured a decisive victory over their rivals with standout performances from key athletes. Coaches praised team strategy and clutch late scoring, signaling strong momentum for the next championship round.
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions a May event date and a game reference. The readable items include a fabric card part and a test, with unclear participant names or locations. The fragmentary nature limits firm facts but indicates a matchup or event placeholder and a May day context.
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Adailiatow
Madison visit of Mrs James Whyte and family ends week
Mrs James Whyte and family, including Mrs Batert Oakes and Veron Ona, visited Madison Wisconsin for a week extending to their sister Mrs Wayne Laws. The group traveled with children and arrived last week for the brief family gathering.
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And
Jamee Whyte
Mosdav Ifver
Batert Oakes
Sedi Familly
Madison
Wisconsin
Farm Advisor J W Whisenaad Dies After Stroke
Funeral services were held at the First Federated Church in Peoria for J W Whisenaad, a Peoria County farm advisor. He died Monday night from a cerebral hemorrhage, with burial arrangements announced by Berean A. The article notes his service and duties within the county agricultural office.
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J. W. Whisenaad
Peoria
First Federated Church
Mr. Whisesaad
Concert Season Opens Saturday Night at Brimfield
Brimfield sponsors a series of weekly summer concerts headlined by the Liltoots project band every Saturday evening. A narrator guides the audience through the music and public address system, inviting all to enjoy the entertainment and neighborhood gathering.
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Brimfield
Consore
Liltoots
Baby Sandy Wins Garenta Magazine Award in Pasadena
The Pasadena paper notes baby Sandy Samira, a boy born to Dutch American parents Ray and Vera Phares, wins the Garenta Magazine Award for achievement wealth and beauty. Grandparents are Brimfield High School graduates Dutch and Vera Reet Phares. The item references local ties, education, and family links in Brimfield and neighboring areas.
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Siece Coth
Vera
Reet’ Phares
Brimfield High School
Fouephine Raed
Rana
Pletaren
Japan
Herrick of
Nepersia
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