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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

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Field day events and local notices from Springfield High

From The Files Gecm 22 cata 16 and other notes, Springfield High School plans a June Opera House event with six speakers Lola Moore Mame Longden Mette Chamberlain Mona Purcel Nettie Jebuece Gertrude Johnson. Local trades and funerals noted. community details include May 1916 birthdays and farm prices.

Srimfield High School Occar Lola Moore Mame Longden Mette Chamberlain Mona Purcel Nettie Jebuece Gertrude Johnson Musa ‘Guamebdoriain

Beginners Band Organizes at School with Recruiting Drive

A school forms a Beginners Band for fourth to eighth graders under director Hareia Dedé. Students listed include Joleen Hourmas, Marvy Ann Seedeker, Roger Alice, Eleanor Savage, Trembeece James Cutten, Lyle Tole, Roger Allen, Delmar George, and many others who will perform and receive instruction this month.

Srat Hareia Dedé Direster Joleen Hourmas Marvy Ann Seedeker Roger Alice Eleanor and Mary Savage Trembeece James Cutten Lyle Tole Revert Miller Roger Allen Delmar George

Federal aid debate echoes in Abluiene editorial

An Abluiene Daily Reflecter column argues federal money does not belong to the government but to the people and warns that federal aid for schools welfare flood control and crop programs is taken from taxpayers first. It likens businesses to government in needing to collect taxes via higher prices and urges local handling of many services.

Kansas Daily Reflecter

Free Pictures Pree Movie Saturday Night

A Saturday night screening offers free pictures featuring Hl El iott in Ballets for Bandits. The event showcases a cinema program with a bold title and a lively presentation for local audiences.

Hl Eliott

Detroit Teachers Adopt Punishment Code Policy

Detroit public schools face a policy debate as Superintendent Arthur outlines a plan on paddling for discipline. The draft code targets junior students with corporal measures, sparking concerns about impact on learning and student welfare.

Detroit Arthur

Forney-Snew Thre wedding in Charworth

Mise Bessa Faye Forney daughter of Mr and Mrs Forney of Chataworth and Pfc Donald L. Snew son of the Snews of Chateworth were married May 6 at First Baptist Church. Bride wore tulle lace over white taffeta with coquins and pearls, carried pink roses on a white Bible. Matron of honor wore orchid net. bridesmaids wore yellow. Best man Bale Soow of Chicago. groomsmen James Sal Sagher East Betrot. ushers Rowvert Kirk and Charles Friedman. After reception, couple left for a trip south. Bride a Chataworth High School graduate employed at Forney Chevrolet. groom a Chataworth High graduate in U S Army stationed in Georgia.

Mise Bessa Faye \Forney Mra Hee Fermey Chataworth Pfc Donald L. Snew Hariey Snews Alee Chateworth Firet Baptist Eaty Mies Forney Janes Al.sagher East Trewride Ghateworth High Forney Chevrolet Snew Guataworth High U. S. Army G Rergia

Mrs Fussner Honored At Brimfield House Gathering

Mrs Fussner celebrated with a Laura Loegeol chapter group in Brimfield on May 23. Members toured the Fussner home, recalled Laura community memories, and awarded prizes to Elien Kalb Louis Purcell and Margaret Fussner. A gift was presented to Mrs Fussner by Janze McDonald as the lodge held Memorial Services for the group.

Fred Fussner Laura Foasacs Janzine McDonald Mra Fusaner Egee Afternson Cora Leese Whittaker Lydia Purcell Jan Aane McBenad Mra Peeseer

French Grove notes week end visits and spring rain

French Grove residents report a near two inch rain over the weekend and express thanks as spring showers blessed the area. Elizabeth Oakes spent the weekend in Urbana with friends while Jack Kech and Richard from Peoria visited Mabel Mot residecaes. Robah Oakes and Ruth Oakes hosted meals at the Elizabth Abraham home in Broemington. Robah Kellogg spoke Thursday night at the Second Presbyterian Church.

Elizabeth Oakes Urbana Mise Robah Ooskea Bersham Hospital French Grove Mise Robah Oakes Ruth Oakes Bua Kellogg Robah Kellogg Miseca Elisabeth Abraham Anna Oakes Second Presbyterian

Local Tax Collector Schedules May 1838 Princeville Bank

Stella Kelley Gellecter announces daily office hours except May 1838 and 19 in Elmwood to collect taxes and assist township finances. She lists locations at Jonesen's Insurance, Princeville Bank, and home visits, with penalties for late payments. May 6 26 dates noted.

Hardware Elmwood Stella Kelley Gellecter Joneeen Princeville Bank Jane J. Maude Hasselbacher

Vacation Bible School Starts Monday at St Pauls Church

Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning at St Pauls Lutheran Church and runs for two weeks from 3:00 to 11:00 daily. All children of Sunday School age are invited to attend as the church invites families to join and enjoy hymns films and community activities.

St. Paual

National Tax Freedom Holiday Marks First Day of Spending

May 7 marks the National Tax Freedom Holiday when the money earned by the average American is finally theirs to spend. The piece notes that the average worker pays taxes totaling 18 tax units to various levels of government, taking more than four months of the year. It argues the burden affects moderate earners and frames the fight for government efficiency as a broad concern.

Iran Amd

New Library Books for Adults in Peoria County

Peoria County lists new adult titles including Arias Lipcein Lena Randall Tee Day and Lieecla. Other entries feature Morningstar Weak The Winds of Geaven Dieuene Beace of Mind Liebe and Band of Angels Warren Always the Young. Also listed are Strangers Save berg The Octoser and Fox McMeekin Imaging Messages for Daily Living.

Peoria County Arias Lipcein Lena Randall Lieecla Gebard Minarjore Morningstar Geaven Dieuene Beace of Mind Liebe Band of Angels Warren Always the Young Strangers Save

Twisted Semantics and a Charity Dance Notice

The Herald of Bellingham highlights shifting meanings of liberal and calls for correcting the record. The Kawards School Mother's Club sponsors a BeneSy Dance Saturday June 2 at Silverleaf Pavilion Rowand featuring Wm Wichmoer's Orchestra, with dancing from 2% to 13, public invited.

Kawards Speesorimg Silverleaf Pavilion Wm Wichmoer Orchestra Docatous

Appreciation Note From Hospital Stay Extend Gratitude

A letter expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards calls and messages received during a hospital stay and return home. The writer credits friends relatives and neighbors for kindness and presents birthday appreciation.

Feasie

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