08 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
1
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Parker aged 41, a long time resident of Arrow-Messient of LaGrange, died after a period of illness. She was a school teacher and a member of the local church. Survived by her husband, two sons Tommy age 14, and a number of other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Raid S Hip announced schedules for district track at R-B on May 8 and district tennis on May 1. The conference golf contest is set for May 21 and the IE conference track meet on May [date missing], outlining upcoming spring athletics events with host locations.
The Brookfield Methodist church on Sunday April 4 conducted five infant baptisms by Rev. Milton Dol. Bayly at the 1 o'clock service. The families include Ronald Harlan A and A. of Aspans Park. Michael Barile son of Henry Barile of 4019 N ay. Stevens Monroe Ivy son of Sterling Ivy of 8936. Diane Susan Meyer daughter of Norman Meyer of 8633 W 45th St Lyons. William Ernest Arndt son of Kenneth Arndt of 8604 Maple Ave.
The slate shows Republicans clashing for county posts including clerk assessor sheriff and treasurer with ten candidates for five county town commissioner seats. Notable names: Fred A. Fuller Des Plaines publisher Frederick H. Schmidt Wilmette lawyer William T. Collins Jr. On Lyons township race Terrel Clarke challenges incumbent Frank Kriz with Arthur Rowers also seeking. Democrats field Miles Krejci and Richard Lambert Jr. for Lyons and Summit contests.
In Proviso township Democrat Joseph Lelivelt and Republican James Jamieson are unopposed for re election as committeemen. A special non partisan ballot will be given voters for the election of two members of the county board of school trustees. The candidates are James W. Dugdale of Evanson and Ferris B Crum of Oak ark.
The message expresses gratitude for prayers support and condolences offered after the death of a loved one. It mentions prices and friends and labor and includes expressions of sincere appreciation from the bereaved family.
A shower for Miss Jean Sulek at 617 Arthur Ave was held March 31 with two aunts as hostesses. The home was beautifully decorated and 60 guests attended to offer gifts and refreshments as she prepares to wed John Butkovich at St Barbara's Church.
Brookfield Methodist Church announces a reception service led by Lois Porter Kapp and accompanist Lila Blanchard for Easter week. The Junior choir will sing Fling Wide the Gates by Stainer and Maundy Thursday Holy Communion will be served at 4 30 p m with tables set as Last Supper replicas. Palm Sunday service at 10 45 a m includes The Triumphant Christ sermon. Lord's Supper Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. and 8 30 p.m. Easter Day worship at 12 noon.
A Columbus clerk skipped the five day waiting period on a marriage license for an 88 year old groom and 73 year old bride. The anecdote frames a lesson on reaction over events. Meanwhile a Brookfield pharmacy advertises fast prescription service with emergency night access.
The Allied Arts will meet Monday afternoon April 12 at 1 30 to hear naturalist May Thelgaard Watts. Watts, a contributor to Nature Magazine, writes under the pen name Mrs Raymond Watts and teaches natural science in Thornan building at the Morton Arboretum.
The Hollywood Brookfield Presbyterian church outlines Easter week events. A Good Friday service occurs at 8 o'clock in the Hollywood grade school auditorium with a sermon on The Crucifixion and the Lord's Supper. The church school worship and Bible study start at 9 30, the session meets at Joseph Gray's home Friday night, a church nursery operates at the community house, and a confirmation class convenes Thursday at the Manse at 4 p.m.
Mrs Randall H Cooper and Mrs Frederick J Clark will oversee the event. Tea will be served by the hastens committee with Mrs Cortland B Horr as chairman.
Local report notes anger over settlements involving Nassau grants. Describes residents seeking five dollars and sixty four cents as part of a dispute, with unclear details about the amount and who pays.
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