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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
Local notes reference Bivob and Neaves connected to 7130 R in the Brook area, noting unspecified activity or arrivals. The fragment hints at place names and file numbers without clear events or dates. Further readable context is needed for a complete summary.
The district anticipates doubling enrollment to about 1,800 by 1960 and proposes a new building section to expand library, art, music, home economics and gym facilities. A larger auditorium and pool are planned with improved visual aids to support a broader curriculum for a growing student body. voters will decide approval.
Debating teams from LTIC finished wins and losses with six other pass groups on December 1. The Loyola and Navy Pier events featured Mundelein Keaton facing off in a trimmed affirmative. Team members Rutha Wheeler and others competed, with IC negatives beating the ed wits.
Brookfield reporters and shoppers share tidbits from the noon hour. Irene Lovisa, Marian Thomas O Rourke, George Baxa, and C C Shaw appear in casual chatter while Edward Feely posts a belated birthday notice. The Magnet notes a Lakeland trip and warm Florida weather as Christmas views unfold.
The LTJC team coached by Edward Zimdars was the only junior college unit represented at the December 1 competition.
The Candlelight program at Riverside Brookfield High School December 18 at 8 15 p m features 110 voices from an a cappella choir mixed chorus and freshmen carolers under Miss Alice Brainerd. Carl Nemecek will play the memorial organ as patrons council sponsors.
A long roster of individuals appears to be a community or organizational participants list. Names include Penelope Anderson Carol Anderson Jo Ann Beav er Jean Bouda Carol Fetta Lila Gilfillian Janice Halamka and many others, with several last names repeated across entries, suggesting a membership or directory in a local group.
Brookfield Women of the Moose plans a closed Christmas party Friday December 28 at National Hall with Smuthy Schools of Music providing entertainment. Supper will be served by Ann Vrba Estelle Howard Linda Howard and Lorraine Doeggy. Moosehaven night is December 14 with a gifts collection for Moosehaven. Angela Wilhelm is chairwoman.
The Sunday school will present a Christmas program in song and pageant at 11 AM on Sunday Dec 16 with a public invitation. A Christmas party for the Sunday School follows at 2 30 PM Dec 16 featuring moving pictures and treats. The church service on Dec 23 at 11 AM will introduce new members and a 8 PM candlelight service with choir music. The women’s auxiliary will host a Christmas party at the home.
The club will hold its regular meeting at the community house on Wednesday evening, December 19.
The Order of Eastern Star holds its annual Christmas Cheer party on Thursday night December 18 at 8 o clock at the Masonic temple. Jeanette Littlefield chairs general arrangements with chapter officers assisting. Proceeds benefit the sick and shut in members. Public invited for an evening of cards and refreshments.
LTHS Writers' Club met on November 4 with members Marilyn Seay, Karen Jones, and Marilyn Foster presenting original works. Seay read an essay titled Home Sweet Home, Jones offered The Definition That Doesn't Fit, and Foster read poems including Winter's Dream, Wealth, and Who.
First Church of Christ Scientist Cossitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue invites all to Sunday School at 9:25 for ages up to 20 and services at 10. The topic for December 14 is God The Preserver of Man. A kindergarten is provided during services for children ages 2 to 8. Wednesday evening meetings with testimonies of healing at 8. Reading Room hours are 11 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and holidays, and 1 pm to 9 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. All are cordial invites.
A local bridge club invites all players to join the duplicate bridge meets every night at the Y in La Grange. For details call Mrs Earl Grange at 2288. The notice mentions participants Hillside, Stella Walsh, Pierce, LaGrange, and Mr and Mrs De Grange. Quick results are promised by a want ad.
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