Brookfield Local Notices and Advertising Directory
Local listings include Brookfield addresses for advertising and subscriptions. Mentions 2840 Maple Milnes, March act 1879 references, and offices at 1240 Maple Ave, 9441 Ogden, Congress Park, and W. Har LaGrange. Advertising and subscription bills due at the listed addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Milnes
Pecomd
Brookfield
Fite Cnl Emly
Maple Ave
Rhracse
Ogden
Congress Park
M. LaGrange
Kathleen Vaughan 13-year Brookfield Resident Dies in Hospital
Kathleen Vaughan daughter of Mrs William Vaughan of 9415 Henrietta Ave died March 25 in MacNeal Memorial hospital from cerebal hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Hallowell and James parlors La Grange with Rev Wakefield officiating. She had lived in Brookfield 12 years and managed a restaurant for Carson Pirie Scott Co in Chicago for 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Vaughan
William Vaughan
Henrietta Ave
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Hallowell and James
la Grange
Wakefield
Brookfield
Kathleen
Carson, Pirie, Scott, and Co
Chicago
William H. Vaughan
Henricetta Ave
John Hoekstra 87 Buried After Passing in 11-Year Brookfield Resident
Funeral services for John Hoekstra 87 were held Thursday March 20 at the chapel on 8452 Grand with interment in Forest Home Cemetery. He died Thursday evening March 28 after residing in Brookfield for 11 years leaving three daughters Lorna Ingalls Brothy Hyde and Velyn Dooley three sons Martin John and Richard USMC two sisters and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoekstra
Forest Ave
Grand Hird
Forest Home ‘Cemetery
Hoekstra
Brookfield
Brothy Hyde
Lorna Ingalls
Velyn Dooley
Martin
John
Richard
USMC
Fourth District Odd Fellows Convene Here Meeting Held
Fourth District Odd Fellows met in Brookfield with about a hundred members from surrounding communities. They discussed TOOF efforts at Mattoon and the orphans' home at Lincoln, plus upcoming events. Refreshments followed. Local Brookfield members invite nearby lodge members to attend Friday meetings at Fraternity Hall on Erasure Cove near the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Odd Fellow Lodge No
TOOF
Mattoon
Lincoln
Ilinois
Brookfield Lodge
Fraternity Hall
Erasure Oave
Fire Department
Mary Jo Wetzel Injured After Horse Fall
Mary Jo Wetzel of 3137 Arthur te was thrown from a horse while riding. She was taken to Bishugst hospital with a hurt ankle and other injuries. She now wears a plaster cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Wetzel
Arthur @te
Taaern Tore Bishugst Hospital
Spee
Ota Factures
Brookfield notices mix dog woes and local updates
Village issues on dog control with Chicago fido housing costs and car sticker deadlines. Local business expansions at 8911 Burlington Ave promise occupancy in six weeks. Community highlights include VFW auxiliary president, wedding anniversary, long-time subscriber, new homeowners, and a Verde Violet exhibit plans for Downers Grove education event in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admo Builders Corp
Sproat Real Estate Organization
Burlington Ave
Howard E. Sproat
Alice Garner
Brookfield Post
Veterans of Foreign War
Joe Jeemens
George R. Svihla
Prairie Ave
Brookfield
Ted Beaudins
Clarendon Hills
Otto Geroll
Sheridan
John Kaneski Heads West Suburban Toastmasters Club
John Kaneski was elected president of the West Suburban Toastmasters Club at its March 12 meeting. Officers include Ed ward Ho Williams as vice president Eugene W. Gannett as secretary M. D. Smithers Trens Donald Santmeyer as deputy governor Frank Heidler Jr as educational chairman and Richard Catterson as sergeant at arms. Dinner meetings are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 45 p.m. at the White House Tea Room Brookfield. The club serves residents of LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs Brookfield Riverside and nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ho. Williams
North Spring Ave
Laterunge Park
Eugene W. Gannett
Southcote Rd
Riverside
M. D. Smithers
Kemman Ave
Brookfield
Trens
Donald Santmeyer
South Peek
Frank Heidler, Jr
North Delaplsaime Rd
Richard Catterson
Community Dr
la- Grange Park
Books for Kiddies at Brookfield Library Easter display
Brookfield public library announces an Easter display of new children's books in the reading room from Thursday April 2 to Saturday April 4 with circulation beginning Monday April 6. Highlights include Caldecott and Newbery winners along with several picture books and early reader titles for ages 4 to 12 and teens. A revolving dictionary stand is added for teen researchers, and Girl Scout bookmarks are provided monthly. The library closes Good Friday April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Free Public Library
Mildred Cutberth
Caldecott
Joel
Indiana
Randy
Walt Dnisney
Mel
Larry of
Littl League
Carolyn Keene Banks
Rolling Stones
Linda Jordan
Bes
Trouble
Sunny
Hollywood Star
Bobby Shantz
Girl Scout Brownies
Girl Scout Troops Share Activities and Plans in Local Notes
Girl Scout Troops 53 36 13 25 29 and 14 list recent outings projects and events. Troop 53 visited LaGrange Park to view roc specimens at the Charles Siebel collection, while Troop 36 held a penny hike and noted spring flowers. Troop 25 reported teas plays and a Mother's Day program with a trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Roc
Charles Siebel
Oak Ave
LaGrange Park
Chicago
Hapokli Fd
Wri
Easter rites and church music at Brookfield Congregational
Rites for Easter service set for Thursday April 2 at 8 p.m. at Brookfield Congregational Church Corner Lincoln and Maple. Services include confirmation of youths reception of new members and communion with a rich musical program led by James Baird. The 11 o’clock Fastern morning sermon by Rev Wilfred Wakefield titled Raster For the Living features chancel and Cecilian choirs performing The Lord He is Risen The Creation and Handel The Trumpet Shall Sound with J Baird as soloist and Mrs Harold Peel on piano organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Congregational Thurch
Lincoln and
Mapleaves
Ministry of Music
Calver
James Baird
Gethsemane
Malling
Francis Watson
Frederick R. Ellingson
Harold W. Johanson
Lemaigre
Edward Ellison
Rawhined
Williams
Richter
Hye
Handel
J. Baird
Harold Peel
First Church of Christ Scientist La Grange Service Times
First Church of Christ Scientist Cassitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue sets services at 9 25 Sunday School for ages up to 20 and 10 44 church service on April 5 1942 with subject Reality Reading room hours at 114 W Calendar Ave La Grange daily 7 p m except Sundays and holidays 00 evening meeting with testimonies of Christian Science Healing for parents with children 2 to 8 a kindergarten is provided during services All are cordially invited.
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Calendar Ave
la Grange dL
Janice Upah Wins LaGrange Piano Finals
Janice Upah daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Upah of Brookfield Riverside LaGrange was named piano soloist with the West Suburban Symphony. Finalists emerged from 14 entrants, with four competing in Sundays contest in LaGrange. She attends Nazareth Academy and has appeared in the Kiwanis Opportunity Night show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Upah
Elm
Daniel Upah
LaGrange
West Suburban Symphony Orchestra
Lyons Township High Auditorium
Brookfield
Riverside
Downers Grove
Western Springs
Janice
Nazareth Academy
Easter Worship Service and Music Program Overview
The service features Offertory Meditation at the Cross by Lorenz for piano and organ and Postlude Finale by Wilson for piano and organ. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m. After worship, C Harold Bash relates an Easter story for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ellison
Ketelby
Lorenz
Wilson
C. Harold Bash
Kishel Starts Instructors Course
Kishel School of Music launches a long range teacher training program starting March 21 1958 to run 1 to 2 years. Seven top students selected for the first cohort will earn a qualified Instructor Diploma and join Kishel or another music school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kishel School of Music
J. Kishel
Kathleen Parrish
Lola Alexander
Barbara Latback
Caral Hlavac
Charles Grianm
Donald Citrano
Judy Winters
Adv
Special Thursday Service at Lincoln Maple Congregational Church
The Congregational Church invites all to a special service Thursday evening April 2 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the Lord's supper. The service includes confirmation and reception of pew members on Communion. The church sits at Lincoln and Maple avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Lincoln and
Mapleaves
Expressing gratitude for courtesies and floral offerings
We express thanks for the courtesies extended and the floral offerings received at the death and burial of our husband and father, Thomas Paulson. Signed by Mrs. Thomas Paulson and Mr. and Mrs. George Evans Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Paulson
George Evans Jr
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Tatephone
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Sherman
Fido
The
African Violet Society of
Avery Coonley
St. Procopius Abbey and Seminary
Redin
WRRM
John Kaneski
Toastmaster Club
John K Kaneski
Elm Ave
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West Suburban
Lincoln Park
Mig. Stevens
Lincain Senoal
Polvika
Wolbuar
Mes
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Breckfield Ave
Pana
SAT
Gary Cooper
Wayne
Maureen O’hara
Barry Fitzgerald In
John Ford
Geronimo
Audie Murphy
Gale Storm
Texas
Jeff Chandler
Evelyn K
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First Church of Christ Scientist
First Church of Christ
Cassitt Broulevard
Catherine Avenue
Ih Symphony
Kishel
Manning
East
Burlington
Maple Avenue
Vainaes
Iam Allyson
Battle Circus
Colum Vrcuee
Pathfinder
George Onteowen
Helena Carter
Fareen Puy
Robert Ell Kent
Ames Femimore Cooper
Qam Ratimar
Sidney Salkow
Hinsdale
Lill Hardcon
Palmer
PTA
Rinsdale
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