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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

9

Robbs Celebrate 41st Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Arthur Robb of Congress Park Avenue observed their 41st wedding anniversary with a family dinner on April 4. Nearby, Stanley Suk of Arthur Avenue, a Menomonee Institute student and Philharmonic trumpet player, spent the weekend with his parents after a recent concert tour. Other local notes include Mr and Mrs Frank Wood visiting Roselle Illinois to celebrate her birthday, Charles Anderson of Excelsor Minnesota visiting Plumley Home, Mrs Jessie Murrow and grandson James Payne of Wayne Michigan visiting Mr and Mrs John Murrow, the J C Broughs returning from a Florida winter in Avon Park, Paul Childress driving to Maroon Illinois for a weekend with L C Bence.

Arthur Robb Congress Park Ave Stanley Suk Arthur Ave Menomonee Institute Menomonee, Wis Stanley Philharmonic Orchestra Jessie Murrow James Payne Wayne, Mich John Murrow

Girl Scout News of the Village Troop 18 Events

March events include Troop 18 birthday party with cake inscribed Happy Birthday. Father and Daughter banquet March 11 at Riverside Brookfield cafeteria, led by Mrs Kernik and Mrs Moticka. March 12 junior ballet at Central School auditorium Riverside. 147 Scouts and 30 leaders attended St Barbara's Church Mass on March 1 and breakfast. Rockfield South Troop 24 makes Wish ing Well planters for Mother's Day.

Girl Scouts Troop 18 Kernik Mary Ann Moticka St. Barbara’s Church Mother's Club Bankert Rockfield South

Music Club to Hold Meeting in Hinsdale

Western Springs Music Club plans a Wednesday meeting on April 7 at 1 30 PM at Mrs Lawrence Johnson Jr s Hinsdale home The program features pianists Mrs L Gloves Mrs L E Johnson and Mrs Allan M Douglass and sopranos Mrs William Shde and Mrs Harry Gehman with accompanists Mrs John Roberts and Inez Fowler The year ends with a May 12 luncheon at LaGrange Country Club chaired by Mrs E G Elg Elaine Hubbard contralto and Lydia Sterba pianist to perform

Western Springs “Music Club Lawrence Johnson Jr Hinsdale Boly L. Gloves L. E. Johnson Allan M. Douglass Maopranos William Shde Harry Gehman John Roberts Inez Fowler LaGrange Country Club E.g.elg Elaine Hubbard Lydia Sterba

GM Motorama Comes to Chicago for Nine Days

General Motors will stage the 1954 GM Motorama in Chicago for a nine day run at the International Amphitheatre opening April 24 with free admission. The exhibition features futuristic dream cars, 100-plus science exhibits, a Kitchen of Tomorrow, fashion shows, a musical stage, and GM’s full line of vehicles and appliances. The Firebird turbine car is highlighted as a unique showcase.

General Motors Chicago International Amphitheatre Harlow H. Curtice GM Motorama Motorama United States New York Miami Los Angeles San Francisco

Mrs Emil Krejcik Feted On Birthday In Illinois Family Dinner

Mrs Emil Krejcik of Mapleave observed her birthday anniversary April 3. A family dinner Saturday at her son and daughter in law Emil Krejcik Cicero accompanied the celebration. Sunday the family dined at her home with Mr and Mrs Harvey Fox of Chicago.

Emil Krejcik Mapleave Cicero Harvey Fox Chicago

Riverside-Hollywood PTA to Discuss Junior High Roles

Riverside-Hollywood Junior High PTA meets Tuesday April 13 at 7 pm in the auditorium to discuss responsibilities of junior high age children. A two act play directed by Mrs. Dan Chimenti features local parents and aims to guide home school and church roles.

Riverside - Hollywood Bruce Praeter

Dinner and thanks mark Yellow Rose theme celebration

A community gathering celebrated the year’s Yellow Rose theme with a large thanks to the White Shrine for preparing and serving a most delicious dinner, highlighting gratitude and shared meals.

Mrs Hamer Leaves by Plane for Europe to Join Husband

Mrs Don Hamer daughter of Mr and Mrs LaVern Shillington 3649 Madison Ave left by plane for Europe to join her husband Donald Hamer. Mr Hamer son of Mr and Mrs John Hamer 357 Downing Rd Riverside is stationed in Babenhausen Germany with the armed forces.

Don’ Hamer

Feely Post Auxiliary to Host Pan American Parley

The Edward Feely post auxiliary plans a Pan American Parley on April 13 for its members and other legion auxiliaries. Barbara Johnson opens with a Mexico story and Nellie Ehlert chairs. The highlight is an illustrated Mexico lecture by John and Barbara Brown of LaGrange, who have long traveled in Mexico and Spain, followed by cards and refreshments.

American Legion Auxilary Edward Feely Legion Auxilary Barbara Johnson Mexico Nellie Ehlert John Brown LaGrange

Prominent Local Figures Named In Event Notes

Readable fragments list Andy Kufta, an accordionist, and Amber E Bebinger as publicity chairman linked to a local event. Other details are sparse in the fragment.

Nent Furni Sty Andy Kufta Amber E. Bebinger

Dishwashing Order Preference Guide

The recommended wash sequence starts with glassware then silverware, followed by dishes and utensils. Wash the least soiled items first to minimize water changes and keep cleaning water cleaner for subsequent items.

Hearing Continues for Evdn Marr on Cat Thefts

Evdn Marr’s larceny case continued to April 16 after a trial last week. The defendant faced charges of stealing a half dozen cats and tons of cigarettes from Kroeger’s. Kroeger’s manager Howard and staff testified against Marr.

Evdn Marr Kroeger’ss Howard de _fendant

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Wood Len Lenstead Roselle, HI Charles Anderson of Excelsor, Minn Plumley ‘Home J. C. Brough Avon Park Florida Paul Childress Maroon, Ill L. C. Bence Girl Scout News of the Village Theresa Baloun Scribe Music Club Brookfield Petersen Burlington Riverside TEL Elaine Day James T. Cameron Des Moines Iowa Frank A. Adensam Prairie Ave Miss Day Lyons Township High School Western Electric Co CES Order of the Eastern Star Clara Aa. Harbaugh Owen Scott Decatur. M Ann Irons Charles Clendenin Margaretta Shott Rebecca. Parker Lillian Burchby Arthur Redderson Grand Lodge Mrs. Harbaugh Florence Klose Ann Trons Grace Scheckel Riverside-Hollywood Pta Milton Darlington R. R. Heidemann PTA Edwin H. McGrew Joseph J. Konicck A. Edison Drobish James Zdenck Robert Roe Enern LA Grange RD Vasa Arne Matali Peraray N Allied Artists Picture Tae Usdu Te Anne Bank First National Bank LA Grange Corner Burlington & Stone Aves H. Fleetwood Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Robert Wagner Terry Moore Gilbert Roland Flaming Passions Alan Ladd Shelley Winters Technicolor Saskatchewan Marr Postal Department Madison Street Maywood Pro Viso Township William T. Collins, JR Proviso Township Nuwood Masonites All Purpose Board For Birce Olli Lord Lumber Coal Spring Avenue Brookfield Flower Shop Ogden HU Frederick H. Schmidt New Trier Township Republican Cook County Oscar W. Schmidt Cook County Board of Commissioners Cook County Civil Service Commission Wilmette Wilmette Grammar School New Trier High School Dartmouth College Northwestern Kent Psi-Upsilon Phi Delta Phi McDonald and Schmid Pactone
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