Pep club organized at H and S builds school spirit
A November 12 pep club kickoff at H and S drew fifty student signups and elected officers led by senior Andy Hauk and junior Karen Mulvaney. The group planned for Tuesday’s game against Williamsfield as American Education Week highlighted visits and turnout at Brimfield area high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Gary Gest
Andy Hauk
Karen Mulvaney Jenior
Dick Heinz
Sue Hamilton
Tueaday
Williamsfield
Brimfield Defeats Laura In Friday Night Matchup
Brimfield rolled to a 43 to 4 victory over Laura as Powers twin Richard showed standout play, while N Cecil led Laura with 24 points but her team fell short. Referees H Battell and R King officiated the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Powers Twins
Hammac
Richard
Brimfield
N. Cecil
Hovors
H. Battell
R. King
Basket Ball Who's Who Ralph Kingdon Weaves Energy
Ralph Kingdon, senior guard, shows strong speed and energy in multiple sports at school. He played varsity basketball and baseball, served as vice president of Future Farmers of America, won prizes in home economics and farm mechanics, and was elected class president in his second year. He vows to lead B. H. & to state glory this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kingdon
Guara
Alot
Me Hase
Versity
Peture Farmers of America
Hia Hoge
Clase
Secrer
B. H
Brimfield Indians Edge Bulltown In Season Opener
Brimfield Indians defeated Bulltown 50 to 47 in a tight season opener. Early leads favored Bulltown, but Brimfield rallied through the third quarter and edged ahead late in the fourth with 1:14 remaining to secure the win.
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Brimfield Indians
Bulltown
Billtown
Indians
Witlhtama Field
Brimfield
Teans
Rock Bamptom
Odtens
Bret Ball
Clarence C Reed obituary near Elmwood Peoria county native
Clarence C Reed farmer born May 2 1890 in Peoria county died today at 2 30 am in Methodial hospital Peoria after seven weeks as a patient Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Clark Memorial Home Elmwood Rev Richard Chase officiating Burial in Elmwood cemetery He married Florence M Crelger June 20 1912 Survived by wife several children Mildred Van Otroud Henry Xunsell of Conese valle fa William J Peoria and Clarence Jr Elmwood mother Newell Reed brother three grandchildren Father two half brothers and a child preceded him in death
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Clark Memorial
Eimwood
Richard Chase
Elmwood
Mr Reed
Peoria County
James
Lucy Carter Reed
Florence M. Crelger
Mildred van Oatraod
Henry, Xunsell
Conesevalle
William J
Peoria
Clarence Jr
Newell Reed
Charles Nickolls Funeral Services Reported
Charles Nickolls aged 57 died Tuesday at his sister Nellie Nickolls home. Funeral services were held Friday in Princeville with burial at Jubilee Cemetery. Born September 27 1865 in Newton Tracy England he came to the United States at age four. He married Grace Chamberlain at Robin's neat farm in Jubilee. she preceded him in death. Survived by sister Nellie and several nieces and nephews.
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Charles Nickolls
Princeville
Beriai
Jubilee Cemetery
Nickolla
Tweeday
Nellie Nickolls
Mr Nickolls
Newton Tracy
England
Richard and
Elisabeth Mills Nickolls
United States
Grace Chamberlain
Robin’s Neat Farm
Jubilee
George Pursell Passes Away in East St. Louis Hospital
George Pursell aged 50 died November 16 in an East St. Louis hospital after a several months illness. He was the son of Harry E. Pursell of Kewanee and lived in Kewanee about ten years ago before moving to East St. Louis with his wife and daughter. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sisters, a brother, and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purcell
East St. Louis
Mr Pursell
Harry E. Pursell
Kewanee
Kewanee Astil
Louis
Walter Bowman Found Dead Near Beardstown
Walter Bowman aged 47 who had recently moved into the Pat Bennett house seats area was found dead in his car near Beardstown last week. It is described as a likely death in the parking area with no immediate signs of foul play. Local authorities are investigating the incident and awaiting autopsy results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bowman
Pat Bennett
Beardstown
Donald Bantz On Clerical Duty Report
Seaman Apprentice Donald L. Bantz USN, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Joe L. Bantz of RR 1 Brimfield, reports for clerical duty in the Amphibious Training Command Little Creek Virginia. He serves on the staff of Rear Admiral Augustus J. Wellings with the USN Command Amphibious Training Command United States Atlantic Fleet. Seaman Apprentice Gant trained at Mott cello High school Monticello Wisconsin then attended 11 weeks of recruit cram at the U S Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Ban S Usn
Joe L. Bantz
RR 1
Brimfeld
Amphibious Training Command
Little Creek Va
Augustus J. Wellings
USN Command Amphibious Training Command
U. S. Atlantic Fleet
Gant
Banna City
Mottcello High School
Monticello
Wic
U. S
Ci Ner
Great Lakes
Home Bureau Meeting at Mrs Earle Collins Home
The next Home Bureau gathering will be November 26 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Earle Collins home with Mrs Gaul Emerick as cohostess. Miss Cleo Hall presents the major lesson on Local and County Problems and Mrs John Clark offers Holiday Table Decorations. A cookie recipe exchange is planned and cookbooks will arrive soon with Mrs Robt Wasson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Collins
Mra Gaul Emerick
Cleo Hall
John Clark
Folkall
Local Social Notes Highlight Peoria Weekend Visits
Laura Items Miss Permilia Gatsure of Peoria spent the weekend with home folks. Mr and Mrs Isaac Keeley of Duncan called on Mrs Greta Strickland Sunday evening. Mrs Jeasie Leng of Williamsfield stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Steinman. Mrs Thos M Wer accompanied Mrs Clarence Catton of near Brimfield to Kewanee Friday. Mrs Wintress Webster of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs Don Webster. Mrs Cora Whittaker and daughter Vera, Mrs Jennie Barrett and Mrs Don Webster attended the Monica bazaar Saturday. Greta Strickland received a telephone call from her son William Strickland of Whittier. Sunday in memory of her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Keeley
Duncan
Greta Strickland
Mias.Wintress Webster
Chicago
Mra Don Webster
Cora Whittaker
Vera
Jennie Barrett
Don Webster
Wm Strickland
Whittier Gatit
Legion Party Sponsored by Post for Thanksgiving Eve
The American Legion Brim field Post hosts a November party on Saturday night November 22. A donation of $1 buys admission cards for an evening of fun at the high school gym. Proceeds support veterans and activities. attendance welcomed by Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Post of the
American Legion
Methodist Bazaar Draws Cooks and Crafts November Sale
The W. M. S. of the Methodist Church will hold its annual bake sale and bazaar on Saturday November 23 at the church hall. Foods and fancy work will be on sale and a lunch of sandwiches chili pie and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodrat
Hurch
Wepon
Parent Teachers Supper Meet Tonight
The regular meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is scheduled for tonight November 20. A 6 30 pm supper precedes the session with a magician entertaining the group. Copy deadlines are Tuesday noon. ads and notices will be posted at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Cab Pack Meeting Postponed to November 22
The Cub Pack meeting has been postponed due to a PTA card party. It will be held on November 22 at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Woaring Eggs And Tender Cooking Advice
A fragmented note says eggs should be cooked over low heat to stay tender. A February 1997 reference mentions Tenney winning a fight before a crowd of 104,943 people who paid 2,008,080 dollars to someone. The entry is garbled but preserves two named elements and a crowd figure.
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Tenney
French Grove News Roundup Local Visits and Society Meeting
Mrs Pearl Couch visits several days with Mr and Mrs W H Clark. Nearby Elmwood Road news is sparse. Mr and Mrs Don Hopkins and family of Wyoming visit Ruth Shaw. Mr and Mrs Richard Edwards and newborn Dentha Joy of Canton visit Hall Smith’s parents. French Travel Improvement Society meets Thursday led by M Ver Bareman. Lostess in Mrs Georgia Shaffer. Program committee includes Mae Moore and Myrtice Coe. roll call For Wha I Am Thankful. Collection to Kemmerer Children’s Home.
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Richard Edwards
Dentha Jov
Canton
Hall Smith
French Trave Improvement Society
M- Ver
Bareman
Asant
Georgia Shaffer
Meadames
Mae Moore
Ana Myirtice Coe
Kemmerer Childrens Home
Appreciation from Mrs Josephine Automacc PTA card party
Mrs Josephine Automacc chair of the Ways and Means committee thanks the public for attending the Saturday card party eight and praises the room mothers and bakery donors. PTA funds will buy dishes silverware and tables for community groups at the school. Rue Savage thanks friends and relatives for cards and get well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Josephine Automacc
Ways and Means
PTA
Community thanks for condolences on brother Henry Smith
The family of Henry Smith expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for their heartfelt sympathy during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Arthur L. Donbet and Mr and Mrs P Wiltz extend appreciation for the support and kind gestures shown after the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
Artbher L. Donbet
Auxiliary Notes for November Community Meeting
Friday November 2 regular Legion hall meeting begins at 2 PM. Members urged to attend. Last meeting approved sending stamps and stationery to Bartonville hospital veterans. Contributions can be left with President Mrs Bert Knight. November meeting aims to have items stuck. Tuesday November 18 Chewing event at Mrs Reed Blundt's home with a covered dish luncheon. People asked to leave rage for sewing. Anyone interested in Veterans Craft items to order before Christmas. Mr Weary Tully, chairman, will handle coupons and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Bartonville Hospital
Mra Bert Knight
Mra Reed Blundt
Peoria lawyers form Jaz partnership open Brimfield office
James P. Kellstedt and Hubert W. Woodruff of Peoria announce a Jaz partnership and branch office at 113 Knoxville Brimfield opening Thursday mornings 8 30 to 1 00 and Saturday 1 00 to 6 00. They will handle general practice with emphasis on real estate taxation and wills probate. Kellstedt veteran and former Public Defender, Woodruff World War II veteran with law degrees from Bradley Illinois.
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James P. Kellstedt
Peoria
Hubert W
Jess) Woodruff
Kellstedt
Jaz
Brimfield
Knoxville
Kelleredt
Woodruff
Ceortfa
Ot Timken
Bradley University
Northwestern School of Law
Ke ‘Sredt
University of West Virginia
Badley
University of Illinois College of Law
8Th Air Force
Seas
Air Force
Over Seas
Woodreff
Eoes
Maher Family Sets Course From Peoria To Japan
Mrs Fred Maher and Freddie of Kickapoo left Peoria on Saturday for Los Angeles then to Japan to join her husband Set Fred Mahe, who has lived there the past year. Keim will return to the United States to complete his army career. Attendees at the County Legion meeting in Emauod included John O'Toote, Joe Bluady, John Pow era, Katt Curstien, Reed Bluady, Jove Blatdy, Kawia Megas, Le Pacey, Weber Tuener, Lincoln Hane, archibald. Over 250 men attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maher
Freddie
Kickapoo
Peoria
Loe Anetes
California
Japan
Fred Mahe
Keim
States
Fred
Maher
County Legion
Emauod
John O’toote
Joe Bluady
John Powera
Katt Curstien
Reed Bluady
Jove Blatdy
Kawia Megas
le Pacey
Weber Tuener
Lincoln Hane
M Archibald. W. Haratog
S. R. Emery
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Brimfield High
Mary Ann Coon
Wanda Coulter
Merge Smith
Jerry Schmitt
Wagner
Qluteen
Harold Camp
Ilene Bletchoer
Sen
Clarence C. Reed
Larence C. Reed
Charles Nicholls
Que Siater
Nellie
Agieces and
George Pursell
Donald Bantz
Armed Forces
Home Bureau
Wasson
Permilia Gatsure
Mra
Jeasie Leng
Willamsfield
Fred Steinman
Dirs
Glarence Catton
Legion Sponsors
Methodist Bazaar
Parent-Teachers
Mrs Pearl Couch
Mra W. HB. Clark
Elmwood Road N
Don Hopkins
Wyeoming
Ruth Shaw
Rue Savage
Carda
Tovel
Weary Tully
New Law Firm
Spa
Kallstedt
Chiago
Circuit Court
First Presbyterian Church
The
Line and
Peoria ‘County Law Associations
Auth:ors
Weetrall
West Peoria
Veo
American Bar
Ilieos State Bar
Peona County
Scretary International
Ph Deta Phi
Moses
Woodraif
Joseph M Ketay
M.D Medical Clinic
Taylor
Funeral Home
Brimfield, Llinools
Taylor Funeral Home
H. Jobmean
Johnson Arber
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galeabdurg
Uisols
BANK
General Banking
Skating
Ewalt's
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin, Illnois
Eldon McKown
Agenor
S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfeld
Illinois
Monroe Flower Shop
D. H. Johnson
General Insurance
Notary Public Office
Patace Theater
Alaska
Sun-Mon-Tues
Gregory Peck
Ann Blyth
His Arms
Tony Curtis
Piper Laurie
Ali Baba
Tecray
Trad Ngs Post
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