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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

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East Des Moines high school principal F E Plummer noted

The article highlights Srimfield veteran teacher F E Plummer still serving as principal at East Des Moines High School. It lists staff for next year A J Bookmyer Ella Hall Anna Stowell and Mrs Sartlett, plus details on local events and community notices including a Confederate play and upcoming Old Settlers picnic.

F. E. Plummer Srimfield East de Moines A.J. Bookmyer Ella Hall Anna Stowell Sartlett

Library Closed Today Notice by Mrs Russell Spurgeoo

A legal holiday closure announced for the library with thanks from Mrs Russell Spurgeoo for cards flowers and calls that helped during her hospital stay.

Mrs. Russell Spurgeoo

Impressive Graduating Exercises Monday Eve

A large group of friends and relatives witnessed the twenty four graduates receive diplomas in the high school gymnasium Monday evening. The procession featured maroon cap and gown attire as Elgars Pomp and Circumstance played. Dr P C Somerville of Bloomington gave an inspiring address followed by the girls trio boys quartet and school band. Kk King superintendent presented the diplomas with invocation and benediction by Rev Thomas C Harrison.

Elgar P.C. Somerville Bloomington Kk. King Thomas C. Harrison

Lions Club Receives Charter Tuesday Night

One hundred twenty five Lions and guests gathered Tuesday evening at the Community Building for Charter Night Banquet. The Peoria sponsoring club sent a large delegation with Lions from Khewaneer Jacksonville and Metamora present. A tautle-store chicken dinner followed by group singing and speeches featured UC Nurse, Fred Batley, and M. R. Clark as charter presentation and address on duties and privileges of Lions membership.

Peoria Khewaneer Jackonvile Metamora St Jus Stuoup Breen Mulvane Pep Livus Fred Batley M. R Clark

Congressional Front Warns of Expanded War Efforts and Fifth Column Fears

The piece outlines calls to strengthen the Navy with aircraft and bases, expand the Army with anti aircraft weapons and air bases, and bolster industrial production. It explains the term Fifth Column from the Spanish Civil War as sympathizers within a country aiding the enemy. It also notes anticipated internal efforts to target those suspected of birth column activities.

Puerto Rico Vigin Islands Canal Zone Yawah Islands Pacific Ltengthen Panama Canal Alaska Additon Air Corps Reserve Office Spain Mola Franco Madrid

Home Bureau Meeting at Mrs Endres Home

The Home Bureau will meet at Mrs John Endres home on Thursday June 6. A pot luck dinner at 12:30 will precede the business meeting.

Home Bureau John Endres Jone

Community Guests and Travels Then and Now

Laura tems and Claude Lorance hosts at Premiere Day in Galesburg with Lois Milroy visiting from the city. Ira Baldwin and two sons from Rawson visit relatives. O T Weis of Galesburg dines with Lorances. Pugher of Peoria calls on Harley Betderbeck. Zlia Powers and Edna Reed go to Champaign for military activities. Georg Coulmon and Neva Riel visit Peoria. Hubert Barrett returns from Duncan. Lilly comes home after a week’s visit.

Ira Baldwin Rawson

William Laughlin Dies After Illness At Home

William Laughlin a longtime farmer from the New Leanton Danville Iowa area died Friday morning May 1 following a bout of illness and a heart attack He was born March 12 1859 near What Cheer Iowa and lived in the area most of his life He married Libbie Kellatadt in 1881 at Brimfield later remarried Edna Yang in 1916 He is survived by six children two stepdaughters ten grandchildren a step granddaughter and another relative His death followed flu two years earlier and heat-related complications at Pleasant Grove cemetery nearby for burial

South Beulah Laughlin New Leonton Danville Iowa William Laughlin James and Matilda Campbell Laughlin What Cheer Brimfield Libbie Kellatadt Kright Laughlim Bendes Bia He Ia Olive Gattis Burlington Idora Semble Dallas City le Roy Laughlin Wapelto C. Laughlin Meniapolisa Everett B Laughlin Kowe Delbert Laughlin

William J. Smith Dies in California

William J. Smith of Glen dale California died Tuesday May 21 at age 89 after a period of poor health. He had been Elmwood mayor in earlier years and later moved west with his wife Margaretta McCoy Smith who passed away June 4 1934. The Elmwood native was prominent in his community before relocating.

William J. Smith Glendale California Mr Smith Margaretta McCoy Smith

French Grove Mra Carter Visits Canton And Local News

The Cairns report Mrs Carter spent Wednesday with her parent in Canton. Me Edward Vaughn died suddenly at Simweed Rav. The cemetery association met at H L Reed’s home. Elmore visitors include Rav Thomas and his sister Mrs McKinney. A fire near Wilbur Uasselbacker’s home prompted quick Brimfield department aid saving the house. Community events discuss strawberry ice cream cake fundraiser for cemetery upkeep and Red Cross donation.

G Society Susa Welch Helen Elmore Lara Bennett Pearl Bucch Dottie Clark Luella McClellan American Red Cross Goren Lesa Stubbs Cecil Stubbs Daughres Virginia Joe Dale Welch Gerald Helen Renwick Eleaso Moore Gertrude Kellogga Mary Lou Carter David Oakes

Strawberry Festival at French Grove Church

The annual festival featuring strawberries ice cream and cake returns on Thursday evening June 6 at French Grove church. Proceeds benefit cemetery upkeep with turkey legs for sale and a program planned. donations welcome. Everyone invited to attend this social event.

Freseh Grove French Grove

Kornmeyer Infant Rites Held in Brimfield Cemetery

Funeral services for baby Charles Beroara Kornmeyer were held Saturday afternoon at Johnson Funeral Home conducted by Reverend David E Todd with hymns by Rudolph Savage. Burial followed in Brimfield cemetery. The infant was born at St Francis hospital Wednesday at six and died May 23 in the same hospital. Survived by parents Charles B and Florence Kornmeyer and sisters Rosalyn and Donna Jean. The family has the community’s sympathy.

Charles Beroara Kornmeyer Johnson Ekev David E. Todd Rudolph Savage Brimfield Charles St. Brancie Hospital Charles B Florence Shemare Kornmeyer Rosalym Donna Jean

Mrs Hamilton Funeral Held in Brimfield Church

Funeral services conducted by Rev A A Rodgers for Mrs John Hamilton were held last Thursday at the Methodist church. Hymns were sung by Mrs Nelle Tucker and Mrs Sarah Claybaugh. burial followed at Brimfield cemetery. Mary Anna Shanahan, born 1859 at French Grove, moved to Brimfield with family, married John Hamilton in 1853, and died after a stroke May 30. She left husband, two daughters, and several grandchildren. Community members express gratitude for assistance during illness.

John Hamilton A. A. Rodgers Chillicothe Mra Nelle Tucker Sarah Claybaugh Harry Collins Pauli Trauo Horace Moon George Tennery L. E. McKown Joe Stenger Talbert Yerby Brimfield Cemetery Mary Anna Shanahan Michael and Ellen Shanahan French Grove Brimfield Eugene Academy Old Methodist Church Auacass Oak Hill Methodist Church Woods Anton Ollie M Travis Myrtle Vayitor Burlington Iowa

Death of Elmwood resident Edward L Vaughn in 1920s era obituary

Edward L Vaughn a longtime Elmwood resident died at home after a paralysis attack while preparing to attend a funeral in Prnocenie. Born December 3 1856 in Reviere Wa he lived in Grinfieth and Brimfield townships before moving to Elmwood in 1922. Survived by his wife Rhoda Keighan and a sister and a brother, funeral held at Elmwood Methodist church with burial in Elmwood cemetery.

Edward L. Vaughn Elmwood Vauaghn Prnocenie Grimfield Reviere Mr. Vaughn Grinfieth Firt Fances Freemarm Rhoda Keighan Vaughn Brimfield Township The Methodist Church Frances Wood Berkley, Calif Arthur S. Vaughn Williamstown

Fisher family attends graduation exercises in Aledo

Mr and Mrs O J Fisher of Aledo attended the graduation exercises with their son Jackson who was among the graduates. He has lived with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J E Brasmer during his four years of high school and returned home with them Tuesday.

O. J. Fisher Aledo Jackson Fisher Tesday Jack J. E. Brasmer

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Fred Arber Wilford Bookmyer Springfield Old Settlers Daskt E. J. Robinson Jas. Lucas M. J Wyman G G. Cobb J I. Pope Smith Ketchum Jas. Callister Salvation Army Sans Souci Club Lute McKown Monica C. Cummits D L Danforth Boys D.o Cady Jen Opera House J. R. Strain Win Johnson Ernest Herriott Ekporam Herriott Fure Miller Gustava Beneddt Zara Strain Helen Turcker Nettie Johnson Maude Littlefield Grace Longden Flov Burt Jessie Ruth Mercer Carrie Church Vira Cox Mindred Pacey Sebe Moore Henry Tully Henry Chamberla Rb.n. A. Looge Chas. Carson Addison Brimbeld Cailcothe Ghilliecthe Mary Muilvaser D @areon Ree Savage Reasening Phares Custis Cady Cas Clint Day Keeling Cady Careco Ebel Menier Memier Murdoch Parmners Lions Club V. Odera al Pfe King Tuastminter Eitn Speskera Laura Tems Lois Milroy Galesburg Claude Lorance O. T. Weis Robert Pugher Harley Betderbeck Zlia Powers Edna Reed Champaign Thureday Georg Cuomon Neva Riel Virginims Aieinane James Kemper Hubert Barrett Dauhter Mra Bert Suickland and Family Io Duncan William cUonan Virginia George Lamberts Toulon Lilly Bone Beulah Adeighbors Pleasant Grove Mt Pleaaint, Jowam Mra Edna Yang Mr. Laughlin Mra Farx Carter Canton W. M Carter Cemetery Association H. L. Reed Carter Edward Vaughn Simweed Rav Summerson Donald Thomas Rav Thomas Mra McKinney Peori Mes Pravcis Bodinus Galenburg Hove Goes Jease Pere’s Raiceo Bodin Ard Mire Arch Ate Cimecod Andra Francis Catron Gene West Jeraey Clive Carrer Sre Wilbur Uasselbacker Venday Neigenora Charles B. Kornmeyer Johan Hamilton Ham Hton Sue Hesband Sim Grand Childres Marcella Travis Thafes Mitter John Masmilton Ollie Travis Myrtle Taylor Francis Taylor Elmwood Methodist Church M. J. Hall Elmwood Cemetery DEE Ofice R. B. Roberts Brimfice J.E. Welsh, M. D Brumficia Illinois W. E. Nolting Elmwood Line Frederick V. Arber George W. Cluskey Undertaker Winoreler Peoria, DL DE B.B. Clay Vele Nanan Somfield, Hlinars Gohnnon W.H. Herring Yates City Phome Illinoia Fussner Wlewelry & Radio Store Walter Pacey Bondi Galesburg, Miinaois Palace Linda Darnail John Payne Roland Young Jane Satinee Jane Witherse Gene Autry Warren William In Penny Singleton Blondie Ane Sheridan, ‘Jeffrey Lynn, Zase Pita In Eddie Cantrim
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