Brimfield Juniors form new ball club and players listed
The Files Gdrn 23 records Brimfield Juniors forming a new ball club with players A Bay p T Dempsey c J Radsbeck 3 T Pasey 1-0 Phares 2b B Gitb an Wyman K 5 Metler rt A Mamalton ct. A severe wind storm causes major damage including a collapsed chimney injuring Allison Grigge. town wide destruction of chimneys, baves, and windows. Reports note 1858 gale, crop counts, and upcoming votes on district boundaries and school districts with graduates Edna Johnson Irene Palaipher Verne Arcer and James Finnegan.
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Brimfield Juniors
A Bay P
T Dempsey
J Radsbeck
T Pasey
Phares
Gitban
Wyman K
Metler Rt
Mamalton Ct
Allison Grigge
Grade Commencement 1956 Commencement Program Details
The May 28 commencement program lists processional Pomp and Circumstance, invocations, benedictions, and recessional. It names speakers Harold Dodd and Paul Moon, and features a long list of graduates, attendees, and faculty. Also notes the purchase of adjacent property on Galena Ave by Archer Johnson and partner Archer Johnson to build a new residence.
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Rogers
Mra
Joe Goyle
Vale
Galena Ave
Archer Johnson
Edna Johnson Honored At University Dinner
Dr Edna Johnson professor of biology won great honor Friday at a memorial center dinner hosted by the university biology department. Retiring this spring after 37 years, she began teaching in 1919. She earned degrees from Illinois Colorado and Chicago and researched X ray effects on plants and growth hormones. She authored over 20 articles and held leadership roles in AAAS and other scientific societies. Attending from out of town were Dean Durrell of Colorado A&M Fort Collins and Dr Selkain of Wyoming Laramie.
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Edna Is Johnson
Peratan Forum
Memorial Center
University Department of Biology
Johnson
University
University of Illinois
University of Colorado
University of Chicago
Jehoson
Southwest
American Association For the Advancement of Science
National Research Council
Botanical Society of America
Sigmas XI
Leta Sigma Phi
Amercan Association For the Advancement of Science
American Society of Plant Physiologists
Colorado- Wyoming Academy of Science
The
Society of Experimental Medcine and Zoology Phi Sigma Biological Society
American Association of Universites Professors
Gelentata
L. W. Durrell
Gelorado A & M4 College
Fort Collins
W. @. Selkein
University of Wyoming Laramie
Boulder Daily Gamera Ertl
Commencement Week Programs Begin at 8 09 P M BST
Commencement Week events start at 8 09 PM British Summer Time at the 12 High School Gymnasium with a schedule of address and speeches for seniors and families.
Baccalaureate May 27 Organ Prelude at the Service
A baccalaureate program notes an organ prelude titled Mareh Processional and a sequence of hymns and choral pieces. Names such as Father Thomas Harrison and Royal B. Pearce appear among hymns like Now Let All the Heavens Adore The and Thou Almighty King. The service includes a benediction and remarks by congregants and clergy.
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Ann Dodd
Mareh
Marcelli Anna Dold
B. Pearce Arana
Thomas
Harrison
Father Thomas
Pearce
Mendels Soho Mary MecLouth
School events calendar for late May details
The calendar lists final exams May 24 to 45 and Baccalaureate on May 27 at 8. Eighth Grade Graduation is May 29 at 5 pm. High School Commencement is May 29 at 8 pm. School closes May 29. Memorial Day services at the park on May 30 at 10 30 am.
Community notes from Peoria and Delavan visits
French Grove Mra Verne Shafferta spends days with friends in Peoria. Dorothy Mellogg of Chicago visits from Friday to Tuesday. Misa A M Sterwood and Del L B delden of Peoria were Monday callers at the Robert Oakes home. Sir and Mra Clyde Bateman and Clarlene called on Mrs and save Al Dirgs and baby at Delavan. John Shaffer spent the weekend with brothers Lewis and Jack Stevens in Bloomington. Lula Zimmerman of Michigan City spent last week with Mrs Wm Kellogg’s family. French Grove Improvement Society meets Thursday May 31 at Mrs Wowie Clark home. Ras stating host cases are desdames Mae Moore and Hazel Plack. Program committee is Mra Florence Reed and Mra Gladya Hawley. Roll cal Safety hint.
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Clyde Bateman
Clarlene
Mrs
Save al Dirgs
Baby
Delavan
Mias Lula Zmmerman
Michigan City
Indiana
Wm. Kellogg
French Grove Improvement Society
Wowie Clark
Ras
Desdames Mae Moore
Hazel Plack
Florence Reed
Gladya Hawley
Town tax collector announces schedule and locations
Maude Hasssibacher Jubilee collector announces daily presence to collect taxes at Elmwood Fay and Johnsons Insurance Office on May 6 and 9 and at Princeville bank May 26 with other days at home. Penal ty added June. Stella Kelley helps township finances by paying the local tax collector.
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Elmwood
Stella Kelley
Johnson’s Insurance Office
Princeville Bank
Maude Hasssibacher
Jubilee
Decoration Day Program Announced
The Memorial Day services will be held in the village park at 10,000 clock on May 30 to dedicate the Soldier Memorial. The World War I and II soldiers are listed on the copper plate. The American Legion Post No. 252 leads the program with the Scimfied High School Band, Rudolph Savage, and the Brimfield High School Band performing. A brief address by Rev Thomas Harrison and Lt. Col. Alvin McCary precedes the dedication and benediction. Community attendance is urged to honor the living and dead who served.
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Legion
Star Spangled
Launer
Rudolph Savage
Bana
Thomas €. Harrison
Gol
Alvin McCary
Brimfield Bigeh
Appreciation for sympathy and cards from Walter Tucker family
The Walter Tucker family expresses thanks for the many sympathetic expressions received during illness and after the death of their loved one. Tom Miller also thanks all who sent cards during his hospital stay and return home.
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Walter Tucker
Tom Miller
Free Pictures Free Movie Saturday Night in Alaska
Local theater offers a free film program this Saturday night featuring Abbot and Gostellein Beet im Alaska. Admission is open to the public with doors at 7 PM and showtime at 7:30. Sandwiched between shorts, audiences can enjoy a community night with snacks available.
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Abbot and
Gostellein Beet
Alaska
Paper mailing delayed by holiday forces Friday dispatch
The team requests help to mail the paper on Friday due to a Wednesday holiday. Immediate assistance is needed to ensure on time delivery this week.
Couple Attends Funeral of Mrs Lottie Charlacombe
Mr and Mrs Joe Coyle attended the funeral of Mrs Lottie Charlacombe held at Dunlap Saturday afternoon.
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Joe Coyle
Lottie Charlacombe
Dunlap
Legion Convention At Bradford in June Draws Big Crowd
Final plans near completion for the 16th District American Legion Convention to be held in Bradford on Saturday and Sunday June 2 and 3. An estimated 10000 people are expected to attend the two day event. Co chairs are Bernard Puertges Dan Hollanad and Meston Hayes. Parade chairman Roger Dessert urges more floats from district towns. Rohr carnival runs Friday through Sunday. Events include a torchlight procession and dance with speaker Jackie Gleason and Senator Everett M. Dirksen. Sunday features a naval drill team, main street exhibition, parade, and drum corps contest. General standard time observed.
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Bradford
Bernard Puertges
Dan Hollanad
Meston Hayes
Bradford Legion Post
Roger Dessert
16Th District
Everett M. Dirksen
Moscoe Bonjean
WOC
Golde
St John’s Hall
Great Lakes
Main St
Cheney Sollenberger Tie The Knot In Charter Oak Church
May 12 wedding at Charter Oak Bible Church joined Mias Yvoone Cheney daughter of Mr and Mrs Arch ie Spillman and Dale Sollenberger son of Mr and Mrs Chas Sollenberger in a double rite ceremony read by Rev Ruasetl Guedtke. Attendants wore beige and light blue with matching corsages as guests and a three tier cake marked the reception. The groom, employed by Central Transfer, and bride reside in Brimfield in a large apartment complex.
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Mias Yvoone Sheney
Archie Spillman
Dale Sollenberger
Chas. Sollenberger
Charter Oak Biute
Ruasetl Guedtke, Pasor
Oscar Hirsch Hiraen 76 of Brimfield passes away
Oscar Hirsch Hiraen 76 formerly of 609 Abington Peoria died about 9:30 May 17 at Methodist hospital after a period as patient since April 29. Born March 15, 1881 in Chicago to Leopold and Louisa Hirsch, he was a chair caner and piano lover. Surviving sister Clara Pemble and niece Arida Hobeth of Brimfield. funeral Tuesday from Gumsford Endsley to St Marys Cathedral. Interment St Josephs Peoria. Pallbearers named Riggs Bostic Burt Barr Gifford Haeselbacher Brett Howe William Glowe Donald Howe.
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Oscar Hiraen
Brimfield
Abington
Peoria
Methodial Hospital
Gnicago March
Son
Leopold and
Louisa Menalee Hirsch
Mre
Clara Pemble
Mraida Howe Beth
Gumsford-Endsley
St Mary's Gathcdrala
St Joseph's Cemetery
Riggs Bostic
Burt Barr
Gifford Haeselbacher
Brett Howe
Wm Glowe
Donald Howe
Can We Tie Our Own Shoe Laces
A child is urged to gain self reliance by tying his own shoelaces. The piece cites Senator Byrd criticizing paternalistic government and warns that relying on federal aid erodes responsibility, mentioning schools and counties across the nation.
Legion Auxiliary marks tenth anniversary of Brimfield unit
The April meeting commemorated ten years since the Brimfield unit began in April 1944. The auxiliary will hold a 2 pm meeting on May 31 to honor Brimfield Gold Star Mothers.
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Brimfield’ Emt of the
Americas
Brimfield
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