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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
5
St Josephs Church lists Masses on Sunday June 1 at 7 30 and 9 30 with daylight saving time. First communion at 7 30 Mines. Catechism class each Saturday at 2 33 p m. Choir practice at 3 p m. D and F Walher Thomas Barcison Pastor.
Union Daylight Saving Time schedule lists 11:00 morning worship with sermon theme An Important Question. Tuesday evening 7:30 Sunday School taught in Parsonage. Guest preacher G. H. Wicisa and Mrs. Wilheks to speak. Parsonage services at 4:30. Sunday June 15 is Children’s Day with service. Pastor Bargreaves announces.
The text urges faithful Christian activity as the main duty for believers. It emphasizes preaching the Gospel to every creature and making Christ’s kingdom the priority over wealth or fame. The speaker cites the Great Commission and urges constant zeal beyond temporary effort despite difficulties.
Sunday services across Christian Science churches featured the standard Bible citations and passages from Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health. The Lesson Sermon stressed prayer for preservation of spirit and body until the coming of Christ and affirmed God as the sole Life and Soul of man in divine science.
Activity will soften strain and worry as a health and beauty routine is emphasized. The piece invites choosing a time for relaxation, noting busy schedules and the benefit of regular sessions for wellbeing.
The term turncoat dates to 1557 in England, reflecting a reversible coat used to switch allegiance. A blue side signaled Spain and a white side France, allowing rapid adaptation to political danger. The practice illustrated how clothing symbolized shifting loyalties during volatile times.
A fragment notes Haviland china from Limoges France. The item is described as a French porcelain product dating to the mid era, though the text lacks full context or dates.
Abner H. Ferguson announced that during 1940 about thirty percent of new small homes financed with FHA insured mortgages were purchased by families with annual incomes under two thousand dollars. This highlights the role of federal housing support in expanding home ownership to lower income groups.
America’s busiest piano tuner works eight hours a day including Sundays, maintaining timing for 38 pianos in the New York NBC studios.
The piece debunks the hoop snake legend noting it coils with the head buried under, exposing a red belly when frightened. It explains the creature does not roll hills or grasp its tail in a circle, providing a factual account of mud snakes' true posture.
Bernard Shaw faced severe self consciousness in youth and stood outside a fnd’s house for about fifteen minutes before summoning courage to knock.
The care of Candlewick spreads improves appearance when tufts are brushed tightly and borders pressed from the wrong side with a warm iron.
The three transcontinental airlines in the United States are American Airlines United Airlines and Transcontinental and Western Airlines. This establishes the major carriers offering cross country service.
Stewed prunes filled with cheese nuts or celery and plated on lettuce leaves offer a light salad accompaniment to chops or roasts, combining sweet and savory notes with a crisp lettuce base.
A claim alleges about half of United States motorists earn under 30 dollars weekly. The statement reflects broad income patterns among drivers and public perceptions of car ownership affordability.
Texas has the largest land area among states, followed by California and Montana. The text notes Texas leads in size with California in second place and Montana third.
The text notes George Washington often ranked near the bottom of the class history, highlighting his persistent position at the foot of the list.
Italian composer Verdi was rejected at a conservatory for lack of musical ability. Beethoven was once arrested as a tramp for dressing so shabbily. Buenos Aires is noted as the largest city south of the equator.
The Brimfield Boosters 4-H day meets at Sud and Lois Mee Kingdon home May 19. Bill Maher selected for summer camp. Bad BMingdoe chosen for Urbana tour with 4-H cid leader Walter Clark. Refreshments by Bod and Lois Mae. Senior Laura Merrymakers 4-H club held first meeting May 1 at Delia Wye home. Officers Virginia Jones president Irene Miller vice president Rebah Wycoff secretary Ruth Jaques reporter. Year program planned with Ruth Jaques Jez Campbell Rebah Wycoff. Club aims to raise funds June 18 to 21 for a trip to Shanbena. Committees listed.
June will see about 1,250,000 American high school graduates and 177,000 college graduates. Nearly 12 million dollars is mentioned as part of the event. The passage reflects on beginnings, schooling stages from grammar to college, and the significance of graduation milestones.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation forms the Defense Supplies Corporation to secure critical materials, aiming to purchase 722 million barrels of aviation gasoline. The piece links energy to power, food, and war, noting petroleum's central role and listing top global producers and strategic regions from the United States to Iran and the Dutch East Indies.
An analysis notes that about 100 banks disappeared over the past year while others merged or moved. Despite 10,215 banks closing, deposits rose to 65 billion from 54 billion as 14,89 banks remain active. The piece highlights shifts in closures, mergers, and overall deposit growth despite fewer banks.
Following her death from a brain disease her followers divided into two minor sects each headed by a different leader, John Ward and John Wrve, reflecting a split in the community.
Community readers are asked to help complete a draftees address list. If you know a recruit’s address, contact the office or send a card. Names include Keith Savage, Peel Lottman, Bernard Cattica, Albert Miara, Kenseth Van, Rodolph Tecker, and others stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo, Camp Cutter, Scott Field, Fort Benning, AA Camp Davis and more.
The kiwi native to New Zealand resembles a chicken with a long neck bill and no tail or wings. Eggs weigh about a quarter of the bird, a proportion unmatched in nature. Rudyard Boulton of Chicago's Field Museum notes the habitat group of this rare bird on display.
Refrigerator cookies are ideal for daily fresh cookies. Pack the dough firmly into an eight by eight inch greased square pan and bake to finish.
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