West Suburb launches after school youth program for eight to twelve
In January West Suburban area initiates an after school program for boys and girls aged eight to twelve. Activities include tap dancing woodworking boxing and wrestling. Sign up through the Y with buses transporting participants from 4 to 5 pm, returning to their homes. Routes include Komarck North Riverside Hollywood Lincoln Forest LaGrange Laidlaw Plain and Leak schools with pickups at 2:30 to 3:80 pm on Wednesdays and 3:40 to 3:50 pm on Fridays. Minimum of 20 participants required. transportation not provided for those who can arrange own. Program led by Leona sore and supported by Raymond Reuter Mrs E R Whitehead and Rev Vance of Brookfield Church. Nine schools to be served, three per day.
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West
Knox
Don Widler
Widler
Komarck
North Riverside
Hollywood
Plain School
Leak School
LaGrange
Wade
Leonasore
Raymond Reuter
E. R.hitehead
Vance S
Brookfield
Local Birthdays and Parties Around Town This December
Congratulations go to Lynn Loess of 3925 Grove Ave on her 13th birthday on December 7, with a family party and a December 8 gathering for 13 St Barbara's School girls. The Friendly Pinochie Club met at La Horacek's home for a Christmas party with coffee cake and six games, with prizes to Signe Johnson and Lillian Moules. Mrs. Chris Wetzel attended the linen-type dinner honoring Charles Collins, editor of the line n type column in the Chicago Tribune, and received a signed book. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Pfeiffer hosted their Chicago nephew and niece and celebrated Danny Butkovic's birthday. Ida Olson and daughter joined their birthday club in Chicago after spending the night due to heavy snow. Marilyn Olson turns five on December 18 and a party for her is planned by her mother.
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Lynn Loess
Grove Ave
St. Barbara’s School
la Horacek
Elmare
Mmse
Signe Johnson
Lillian Moules
Chris Wetzel
Arthur
Charles Collins
Chicago Tribune
A. W. Pfeiffer
Blanch An Ave
Robert
Janette
Ronnie Pfeiffer
Chicago
Danny Butkovic
Nancy
Ida Olson
Elfen Colby
Elmore
Hinchliffe Studio Frames Pictures In LaGrange Display
Hinchliffe Studio at 718 W Hillgrove LaGrange offers metal frames and moldings to refresh treasured photos and pictures with a wide selection to choose from. Mrs Gladys Ragona appeared on the TV Mail Bag program with guest Ernie Simon Tuesday at 8 45 pm and enjoyed a later steak dinner with the group. Mrs Ellen Colby hosted her contract bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Loess Sr visiting Eureka Springs Ark were Sunday guests of their son Leonard St John Ogden Ave. Monday evening they dined with Henry Loess Jr and family Grove Ave. Magazine subscriptions as Christmas gifts available through Frances Tornow 27 N Madison Ave LaGrange 3838.
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Hinchliffe Studio
W. Hillgrove
LaGrange
Hinchliffe
Gladys Ragona
Riarekan Ave
Ernie Simon
Henry Loess
Eureka Springs
Ark
Leonard St. John
Ogden Ave
Henry Loess, Jr
Grove Ave
Frances Tornow
Madison Ave
Henry Loess, Sr
Fureka Springs
James. Lyons
Grand Hird
Spencer Corsets and Society Notices Hickory Delta
Spencer CorsetS and fashion service run by Gail H Beebe lists prescriptions and fittings while social notes mention Mr and Mrs KK W Hawley hosting pinochle, prize winners Lloyd Lee and Mrs Ed Sickineg, Ark visitors, and birthday greetings for Mrs Lill Rantz with family attendance. Mr Baumrucker recovering after surgery at Frank Baumrucker's home in Grand Bird.
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KK. W. Hawley
Sherman
Lioyd Lee
Secend
Ed Sickineg
Mr. Baumrucker
Mrs
Frank Baumrucker
Grand
Miss Smith Weds Charles P Gilson in Okinawa Chapel
Patricia Louise Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John W F Smith of Hollywood wed Charles Packard Gilson Jr Nov 25 at 11 am Mass at Rycom Army chapel Okinawa. Army chaplain Fr Edwin Kozak officiated. Attendants Mrs Jean M Jackson and Thomas J MacDonnell. Reception at Army Officers Club. Flowers flown from Japan. Bride wore satin brocade gown bought in Italy. Gilson from Evanston met at University of Illinois briefly studied at St Johns University in China after Illinois.
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Patricia Louise Smith
John W. F. Smith
Ardenave
Hollywood
West Suburban YMCA elects board at sixth annual meeting
John Laidlaw of Western Springs was re elected chairman of the West Suburban YMCA board. W. A. McEllhiney of LaGrange became vice chairman and Mrs. FE. R. Whitehead of Brookfield was chosen secretary. Thirty three directors named, four new: Arthur Tyrtleman FE L. Ramm James A. Cave and John L. Feightner all of LaGrange.
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John Laidlaw
Howard Ave
Worestern Springs
Yroes
W. A. McEllhiney
S. Waida Ave
LaGrange
FE. R. Whitehead
Fairview Ave
Broskfie
Arthur F. Tyrtleman
FE. L. Ramm
James A. Cave
John L. Feightner
Rudolph A. Maslek
Robert C. Meissner
Western Springs
Morris T. Patterson
West Suburban
YMCA
Yule Fete Planned by 5th District Legion Auxiliary Oak Park
The Fifth District Legion Auxiliary unit in Oak Park will hold a board meeting December 14 at 8 p.m. at the GAR hall. Mrs. Joseph Corleto of Brookfield will preside. The gathering aims to allow time for the Christmas party with a grab bag and Santa deliver. Meetings resume February 1951 after December and January break.
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Fifth District
PMR Legion
GAR Hall
Lombard Ave
Lake-ast
Oak Park
Joseph Corleto
Brookfield
Santa Claus
Board of Directors
American Legion Auxiliary
York
Home Economics Club to Fete 12 Children Today
The Home Economics club at LTHS hosts its annual Christmas party this afternoon entertaining twelve children aged three to six. Each child will receive a gift from Santa as refreshments and caroling enhance the Christmas spirit. Sylvia Coleman chairs the event with club officers and committee members leading.
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LTHS
Sylvia Coleman
Toboggan Slides Open This Week In Palos Hills
Fresh snow unlocks six toboggan slides this week in Palos Hills at 119th Street and LaGrange Road. Cook County Forest Preserve District President William N. Erickson announced the opening and urged visitors to follow safety guidelines and posted hours.
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CNS
Palos Hills
119Th St
LaGrange Rd
William N. Erickson
Cook County
Congress Park Woman's Club hosts Salvation Army talk
The regular meeting on November 21 featured Capt. Lindstrom of the Salvation Army describing Skid Row conditions in Chicago. He highlighted 350000 homeless men, many from good homes, and showed a film about The Lighthouse support center. A special collection was taken and Mrs Ellegood and Mrs J Co Brough pledged for the Salvation Army. Hostesses for the day were the
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Congress Park
Ellegood
J. Co. Brough
Salvation Army
Ad S Committee Showcases Overflowing Fair Decorations
A fragment notes a committee and a display described as overflowing, with fruit and other decorations arranged by Virginia Ellegood. The line ends with a call to patronize advertisers.
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Ads
Corqucopia
Virginia Ellegood
DeKalb visit for degree pursuit in June
Jack departed for DeKalb on Monday to enroll at DeKalb Teachers College aiming to obtain his degree in June. The move places him at the teachers college for instruction and credential completion within the current academic cycle.
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Ore Jack
DeKalb
DeKalb Teachers College
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Ellen Colby
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Spencer Corsetier
FE Harris
James Brltha
Jos. Patak
Prairie Ave
Lill Rrantz
Arthur Ave
Theresa Bierbauer
Josephine Gust
Vernon Ave
Grace Williams
Miss Smith
Charles P Gilson
Okinawa
Inbar Laidlaw
Pa. Flactad
Ymca Board
Moitionery Ward
S. LA Grange Road
LA Grange
Clifton Utley
LA Grange Lumber CO
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