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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
1
In Brimfield area notes, May 16 1896 cyclone wrecked homes and injured Mr Allison Griggs with a hotel toppled from its foundation. May 24 1906 market prices show corn 44 oats 31 wheat 78 butter 15 eggs 14. May 29 1926 activities include grand jury service updates, new agency for the ide automobile, graduation attendees, and local business moves.
The Junior Senior Banquet took place Thursday May 16 in the high school gym. Guests enjoyed a grand march banquet with student and faculty participants, readings, music by Herman Hampy, a floor show, and decorations in red and white.
The Galesburg YMCA announces Camp Shaubena on Lake Bacton near Galesburg opens July 22 for girls with sessions running through August 31. Details on camping, activities like softball and archery, and reservations are available from Dale Lacky or Elizabeth W at the GalENburg YMCA. Only 120 campers per period.
Mr and Mrs Harry Mulvansy greet a new daughter born on May 19. Warren Avera and Budolpn Brnnings serve on the petit jury. G Cady drove to Lake Forrest with five Seniors for College Day. Yerda Cady Kathryn Falmage Irene Bow mar Gladys Harms Earl Lott man formed the party. Margaret Howman Bernice Roth Bragg Mildred Pacey L Pacey drove to Bloomington to see the Passion Play. Mr Emma Poleipher returned home after wintering with her sister Mrs Alfie Os burn in Sioux City and with Curtis Cady family in Hollywood Cal.
Laura Items Miss Margaret Kelley of Peoria spent the weekend at the Wm Duffy home. Mr and Mrs Ora Ingle and family visited relatives in Peoria Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson of Victoria called at the Wm Duffy home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Symmonds and son of East Peoria called on relatives Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Steinman and Mrs Paul Burgess and Dick were Streamuf catlera to Whittier California to visit Everett and family. MSgt Paul Burgess returned to Mayo General hospital after a seven day visit with his family. Mrs Shariey Thomas and son Ray spent Sunday night in Peoria at Kenneth McKinner’s home. Ray had a tonsil operation Saturday. The James Camp family moved into the Zelia Powers building and plan to run a boarding house and open a restaurant soon. Mrs Viola Beauchamp and Mrs Gorliny Laure drove to Indiana to visit relatives. Mrs Lataure returned Sunday evening, Mrs Seanchamp remaining longer.
A collective critique warns against namecalling amid the price control clash and postwar strains. It argues for a balanced federal budget, preservation of constitutional safeguards, and resistance to groups pressuring inflation and labor actions. The piece stresses prudent government spending and tax collection to avert debt danger.
French Grove Improvement Society meets at the McClellan Clark home this Thursday afternoon. Vera Brittingham and family visited at sister A R Moore's home last week. Milo Stevens of Horoxville and Majo Garry Stevens recently at Mavilla spent Wednesday with John Shaffer. Gene Moore, Williamsfield high graduate last week, and Billie Lauderbeck, Brimfield graduate this week. Cpl William Kellogg called home from Switzerland during furlough from Foratenfeld bruck airbase in Germany.
Caterpillar plans a major buildout at Peoria plant with 1.8 million square feet of new floor space and a 41 acre expansion including a diesel engine building. Tom Neal, Caterpillar recruiter, will interview locals in Brimfield on Saturday May 25 to detail job opportunities for inexperienced workers.
Clara Lindley Olds of Peoria died at St Francis hospital at 1 30 pm on May 16 after a brief illness. Born February 6 1891 in Brimfield she married Worrest McCune in 1908 and Earl Olds in 1936. She was a Methodist and Army Mother's club member. Surviving are her husband three sons a stepdaughter five grandchildren and one deceased daughter. Funeral held at Boland mortuary and University Avenue Methodist Church with interment in Brimfield cemetery.
Sidney G Tucker Bidney G Tucker, age 19, died Saturday at his home 314 Barker avenue Peoria. Born Sept 8 1866 in Radnor township near Jubilee he lived in Peoria most of his life. Son of Benjamin and Jane Tucker survived by wife Susanna Radley and Harold H Tucker of Marion Pa. One son Sidney Jr. died in 1940. three brothers and two sisters preceded him. He worked 36 years in the railway mail service retiring 18 years ago.
John Albert Maher died after illness and burial was in Galvary cemetery. Services conducted at St. Joseph's Church Saturday May 18 by Reverend Thomas Harrison. Born April 25 1885 in Brimfield Township son of Martin and Catherine Doran Maher. Survived by Mina Teresa Dell wife son Albert Edwin sisters Margaret Maher Nellie Carrell Minas and Mary. brothers Harry and Martin D Maher.
Memorial program at 77 p.m. features Cobra Color Guard and Star Spangled Banner. Rev Hargreaves leads invocation and addresses from Caorna, Caraca, Rudolph Savage, Mulvaney, Best, and others. High school chorus, girls' Benedicton, and Taps close with flowers requested Thursday morning for Legion Hall.
The Heystones played on the home diamond and were edged 7-6 after a close Sunday night game. Elmwood, Coca Cola, and Canton were listed in schedule lines for May games, reflecting a busy period in May.
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