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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a goods store listing notes rent figures and a single day party related items. Names, places, and concrete dates are unreadable, yielding a partial glimpse of a commerce or event notice without clear actions or outcomes.
The Dorcas Band of Brookfield Baptist Church staged a proxy shower for Mrs Martha Fredrichs on July in Tennessee. Mrs Jim Paige Sr led the gift presentation and all gifts were unwrapped as guests watched. About 50 attendees enjoyed refreshments and photographed moments were later shared.
Short recipe notes from readers include Graham Cracker Apple Sauce Pie with layered crust, applesauce filling, and a bake time of about 35 minutes, and a Tuna Fish Casserole using noodles, mushrooms, tuna, soup, and potato chips baked briefly in a hot oven. Names appear with addresses.
Soften gelatin in cold water then dissolve in boiling water. Add vinegar salt and sugar. Chill until partly thickened. Fold in diced cucumber minced onion chopped pepper and maronnaize. Pour into mold and chill until firm. Serve on lettuce. Address given Ogden Ave.
Brookfield Youth Center defeated Maywood Pataks 18 to 2 at R B High School field. George Tomecek hit two home runs with bases loaded and two on, plus a grand slam. Glenn Frenzen pitched well, aiding a 4th inning surge. Bob Hayer also homered, and multiple Brookfield players contributed key hits. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brockie of 8207 Raymond Ave enjoy a West Coast vacation itinerary.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist lists services at Ceasant and Catherine avenues with 9:25 Sunday School for ages up to 20, 10:30 Kindergarten for 2 to 8, and 10:45 Church service on August 14 with the topic Soul. Evening meeting at 8:00 Wednesdays features testimonies of healing. Monthly hospital services at Hines Mercurial Hospital and New Cuonset Hut Chapel are noted. Vaushan's Hospital schedules on certain Saturdays. all are invited.
Harold Blim and Marilyn enjoy a motor trip to the Black Hills with Mrs. Charles McKee. Merrilee Hockenbrough turns six on August 12 and will celebrate with a neighborhood party. Gervase relatives attend a Joliet reunion in Inwood Park with about 100 attendees. Harold Blim and Marilyn visit relatives in Sou Haven Michigan. Ginocchio family hosts visitors from Oakland, Portland and Oswego, marking a Pacific coast reunion two years past. Callentine expect guests Dale Boley from Kansas City Saturday.
The Eagles lost to Meadowcroft 4 to 9 as Petke allowed four runs while Johnny Zorich limited the Milkmen to two runs and three hits in a loss. They then tied the Chicken Basket in twilight action as Paul Mesich pitched a three hit shutout in an 8 to 0 win. Maywood All Stars edged them 5 to 4 in seven innings with Paul Begich earning his eleventh victory. Upcoming games include hosting the Chicago Red Sox on Sunday August 14 at 2:30 pm at Eagles Field and hosting under lights against the Chicago Bears at Cole Lenzi Park on August 18.
Detroit advances to the final round of the National 20-Goal Polo Meet at Oak Brook Hinsdale as the first Midwest round showcases high goal players from Detroit and Oak Brook. The Sun Ranch club hosts the event with spectators watching the semifinal round. Detroit and Oak Brook will meet again in the final on Sunday, August 14 at Oak Brook’s International field.
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