Methodists Plan Varied Yule Programs
Brookfield Methodist church outlines a sequence of Christmas observances for the next 16 days. Plans include a December 15 dinner and pageant, December 19 high school MYF and choir production, Christmas program days for children December 20 and 21, and a Christmas Eve music service followed by a Sunday schedule. Pastor Vance J. Rogers offers holiday blessings.
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Brookfield
MYF
Your Choir
WSCS
Chure
Vance J. Rogers
Legion Drives Gifts to Yanks in Brookfield
The fifth annual Christmas Gifts to Yanks Who Gave drive runs in Brookfield. Edward Feely post of the American Legion sponsors it with Ray Barton chairing and James Asaro assisting. Over the past four years the Legion collected more than 100000 gifts for veterans at Christmas, with parcels valued 1 to 5 dollars. Gifts and cash are accepted at posts and local stores, with a deadline of December 16 when collections are turned to district officials for Cook County distribution.
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Brookfield
Edward Feely Post
American Legion
Ray Barton
James Asaro
Legion
Illinois
Cook County Council
21 Yule Wreaths To Feature Ogden Street Display
Twenty one Yuletide wreaths will illuminate Ogden avenue as part of this year’s Christmas decorations. Business leaders on the Miracle Mile promoted the lights while plans extend from Custer to East avenue. A 25 mph speed limit with a five mile tolerance aims to calm traffic on Ogden. Decorations also appear on Grand boulevard with about 27 stars, and Broadway shows two trees with wreath arches near Grand boulevard.
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Ogden Avenue
Ogden
Joe Otto
Custer
East Avenue
Grand
Grand Boulevard
Broadway
Grand-Brookfield
Clarence R. Becklin Funeral Held
Funeral services for Clarence R. Becklin formerly of Vernon Avenue were held at 2 pm at Faith Lutheran. The service was conducted in ran dhee and maple area with attendees from the local community.
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Clarence R. Becklin
Vernon Avenue
Faith Lutheran
Claren
Gross Amvets And Auxiliary Hold Election
The annual election of officers for William T. Gross post No. 99 and the auxiliary was held Tuesday evening in the American Legion hall. New officers include Bill Hoppenrath as post commander and Mrs. B E Swanson as auxiliary president. Induction is planned for Jan. 4.
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William T. Gross
Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Bill Hoppenrath
B. E. Swanson
Otto Martinek
Harry Matson
Bob Decker
Tom Valiga
Frank Ranelos
Milton Petrusek
Kenneth Schilling
Frederick Geiger
Harold Kartje
Dick Freitag
Alow
Dee Petrus
John Tlapa
Arso J. Norman Aylesworth
Donald West “All
Serpeant-At-Earms
Darry Matson
LaGrange Board Seeks Bus Terminal Change With Bluebird
The village board plans to petition the Illinois Commerce Commission to allow Bluebird to pick up and unload passengers at the corner of Dillgrove Avenue and LaGrange Coach. Currently Bluebird stops at LaGrange Road and Oden Avenue with a turnaround using several streets. Residents at the south end want bus service extended to their section.
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LaGrange Village
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Bluebird
Dillgrove Avenue
LaGrange Coach
LaGrange Road
Oden Avenue
Dodett
Beacon
Hillgrove
West Towns
Staton
Larange
License Boost Prompts Brookfield Business Meet
About 25 Brookfield business leaders met Tuesday at National Hall to discuss raising village business licenses from about 6000 to 10000 annually. Village Manager Bash explained the aim and called for group chairmen from druggists real estate grocers and others to confer with him. The informant noted questions about village services with full fire and police protection funded by regular taxes.
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Brookfield
Businss
National Hall
Bash
Westion
Doris Beckett to Wed Fred Tonks in Auckland
Doris T Beckett owner of a Brookfield dress shop leaves San Francisco by plane for Auckland New Zealand to marry Fred G Tonks. The couple met while both served with UNRRA on missions in Albania during 1945 47. Wedding date to be set after arrival. Beckett, born in Chicago, has long been in Brookfield business.
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Doris T. Beckett
Brookfield
Auckland
New Zealand
Fred G. Tonks
Miss Beckett
Ogden Avenue
San Francisco
Mr. Tonks
UNRRA
Albania
Edw Humphrey 69 Dies of Heart Attack in Chicago
Edward W. Humphrey, 69, died of heart disease in Chicago on Monday. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Runkle Funeral Home Grand Boulevard. Interment LaGrange Cemetery. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Elizabeth Kylie and son Richard. A Cleveland native, he was once part of the Humphrey and Farr vaudeville team known for musical and comedic acts with blackface. He remained active in local theater and skits.
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Edward W. Humphrey
Chicago
Runkle Funeral Home
Grand Boulevard
Wilfred Wakefield
First Congregational Church
LaGrange Cemetery
Humphrey
DiGdadys Avenue
Loretto Hospital
Elizabeth Kylie
Richard
Mic Lmphirey
Cleveland
Cleveland Fire Department
Bauer Obituary for Charles F Bauer
Charles F Bauer aged 26 was laid to rest from Mansfield Funeral Home last week. Speaker Joseph Dobins of the Seventh Day Adventist church officiated at the service. Burial was at Haunt Auburn rectory. Surviving are wife Viasta and two children Ronald and Anita. He was predeceased by his parents Mr and Mrs John Bauer and left a brother Jdfin Bauer and a sister Betty Weselak.
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Charles F. Bauer
Mansfield
Joseph Dobins
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Husiah
Haunt Auburn
Viasta
Ronald
Anita
John Bauer
Jdfin Bauer
Betty Weselak
Mrs. D. A. Rockhoff Recovery Update
Mrs. D A Rockhoff wife of Rev D A Rockhoff of St Pauls Lutheran church is reported in slow recovery after a stroke. She remains at MacNeal Memorial hospital where she was admitted several weeks ago for treatment.
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D. A. Rockhoff
A. Rockhoff
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Christmas Pageant at Gross Friday at Gross school
Plans for the annual Christmas pageant Why the Chimes Rang were completed this week for the Gross school on Friday evening December 17. Directed by Ethel Hickes the cast includes Richard McCormick Roy Hofer Donald Hiamka Gail Kulle and others with musical features by the Junior and Boys Glee clubs and carolers led by Winthrop Mann Joyce Petrik and James Speta. The program titled Glory in Excelsis includes selections from Elijah A Midsummer Night's Dream and festival carols with multiple grade choirs and soloists listed by name. Additional accompanists Dorothy and others are noted.
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Gross School
Ethel Hickes
Gross
Richard McCormick
Heiger
Roy Hofer
Steen
Donald Hiamka
Bertel
Gail Kulle
Chester Crosby, Jr
Nancy Seibert
Beverly Burtar
Donald Fullerton
Rudy Hockevar
Bob Adams
Lords
Shirley Barnick
Angel
Glee Club
Winthrop Mann
Joyce Petrik
James Speta
JoAnn Beaver
Tommy Stromsky
Barbara van Cura
Charlene Rubin
Larry Schuert
Mendelssohn
Ellen Jane Lorenz
Herald Angels
Festgesang
Elijah
Jeanette Pearson
Kathleen McDowell
Micky Courtney
Jeanette
Pearson
Gerry
Holpuch
Jean
Viahos
Farwell
Forest
Rosalyn
Snopek
Carol Hajry
Carol
Nesladek
Our Lord
Marilyn
Eskey
Sandra Schultz
Joyce Pointer
Perry
God
Will
be-Dorothiy
Dubby Jablonski Named President of Sportmen’s Club
The Brookfield Sportsman club elected officers for its second term with Dubby Jablonski as president and Angelo Nicisia as vice president. Frank Edwinson is secretary, William Henderson treasurer, Palowcek assistant treasurer, and Joe Duran sergeant-at-arms. A special gift party is planned for Saturday December 18 at 9 p.m. The next meeting is Friday December 17 at 8 p.m. Three movies will be shown one on conservation and two on hunting.
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Brookfield Sportsman Club
Dubby Jablonski
Angelo Nicisia
Frank Edwinson
William Hendricks
Palowcek
Joe Duran
At & P.m
New Building Gain Report for Brookfield in November
A Bell savings and Loan release shows Brookfield total new building value for November 1948 at 240,966 compared with 99,987 a year earlier and October 1948 at 203,918. November permits were three valued at 32,000 versus ten permits in November 1947 totaling 95,462. A Chicago area suburban summary lists 91 towns at 8,479,185 for November 1948 versus 21 homes totaling 8,008,124 in November 1947.
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Brookfield
Bellavings and Loan Association
Kago
Chicago
Christmas Party At Brookfield Post Hosts Members
Commander Hubka and Brookfield post WW auxiliary hosted the annual Christmas party last Sunday for post members and especially the young folks. About 160 attended with Santa Claus, gifts for all ages, ice cream and cookies, and a tree that brought happiness to the kids.
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Hubka
Brookfield Poat
Post
Santa Claus
Business Men On Ogden Ave Plan Own Club
Ogden avenue merchants plan forming a business men's association after year start. Joe Otto, realtor and booster, says a merchants meeting will outline plans for an organization possibly named the Great Ogden Avenue Business Men's association. Magnet ads by Coronet Construction spurred district growth with two new additions including a lunch room at 9414 Ogden Avenue and a furniture store home.
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Ogden Avenue
Joe Otto
Otto
Ogden
Brookfield
Coronet Construction Company
Brookfield Avenue
Magnet
George Gervase
Yale Programs At Congress Park School Christmas Program
The Congress Park school music department presents a Christmas program with sixth to eighth graders featuring instrumental numbers and vocal performances. The orchestra under director Mr. Kierig will open with pieces like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Silent Night. Readings and Christmas cards by students, with solos from Robert Green Dixie Daymont Judith Sattem and others, conclude a festive showcase inviting all friends of the school.
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Congress Park
ITA
Kierig
Dixie Daymont
Judith Sattem
Dale Wilbur
Gloria Bailey
Powell Day
Konitz
Bethlehem
Redner
Mueller
Mahr-Gruber
Yon
Jesus
James
King
Neidlinger
Wright
Forrest
Santa Claus
Coats
Berlin
Robert Green
Stanley Suk
Warren Parsons
Aaron Vitti
Lowell Daymont
James Doyle
Shirley Rivaldo
Robert Milana
Suzanne Schultz
Patricia Mesich
Hansen
Carlson
Emma’ Dopp
Bertha’ Blim
Norma Jean Davis
H. O. Hanson
PTA
Harold Blim
Arlene Mrnk
Jerry Plumley
Nathaniel Smith
Herbert Nale
Gloria Swanson
Bob Milana
Bob Hockenbrough
Kenneth Bishop
Donna Lee Brown
Donna Roettger
Rose Ann Nipper
Dora Lee Shaffert
Jim Stewart
Illinois Ed Group to Meet
The annual meeting of the Illinois Education Association will be held in Chicago from December 28 to December 20. Representation will be by Ruth Broom of Argo Summit High School as first vice president of the Lake Shore Division, Susan McCann of Gross School Brookfield as Section VI chairman, and Martha Stenstrom of Riverside Intermediate School. Additional listed members include Martha White of Franklin School Western Springs and Theodore Alson among others.
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Ihinola Education Association
Sherman i
Chicago
Ma Vente
Ruth Broom
Argo-Summit High School
Lake Shore
Susan McCann
Gross School
Brookfield
Martha Stenstrom
Riverside
Mra
Martha White
Franklin School
Western Springs
Rathadore
Justice Pork
Ie Heodore Alson
Decorate the Christmas Tree In Hollywood
Hollywood Citizens association and volunteers decorate the Hollywood Community House tree for Christmas. Ruth McCurdy arranged delivery and wiring. families like Mallards and Vines contributed help. The event emphasized community sharing with residents invited to attend meetings the first Wednesday each month.
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Hollywood Community
Hollywood Citizens Association
Ruth’McCurdy
Ed Mallard
Mallard
Aud
Bill Vines
Nate Butler
Ruth McCurdy
Ed Paul
Royota
Mary Ann Mallard
Skip -Paul
Mr. Butler
Hollywood
Hollywood Citizens Ton
Emil Veverka
Kiwanis Honors Past Brookville Officers at Meeting
About 20 members and guests attended the Kiwanis gathering at the Hollywood Community House. Past presidents H. L. Paden Paul Mann J. W. Wesley-Kurth Dan Kulie and Hayford were recognized as former Brookville officers with President Jerne presiding. New officers led by Barney Heinz will assume duties in January.
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Brookfiawanis Club
Tuesare
Jerne
H. L. Paden
Paul Mann
J. W.es Wesley-Kurth
Dan Kulie
Hayford
Hollywood
Barney
Heinz Will
Youth Group Plans Yule Play Letty's Christmas Journey
The Methodist Youth Fellowship presents Letty's Christmas Journey a modern traveler tale in a church setting. Esther Mears directs the Pathfinders choir Mrs Lois Kapp leads choristers with Bonnie Blanchard as Letty and a cast including Jerry Ridley Frank Short Dot Kratoska and Robert Klovstad. Warren J will read Luke 2, and all are invited with no admission.
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Methodist Youth Eelevant Path Group
Esther Mears
Methodist “Path Cheechor
Lois Kapp
Letty
Latty
Tousekeeper
Bonnie Blanchard
Aerry Ridley
Frank Short
Dot Kratoska
Robert Klovstad
Gomme Markland
Will
Ro Ippled
Lorraine Far Nick
Don Zeilstra
Iley Nesvesnee
Vivian Skoumal
Warren J Will
UAW Strike Call Denied at Local EMC Plant
Reports of a strike by EMC employees were denied at local headquarters. Negotiations were said to be ongoing with company officials as the final site for a meeting was set for Friday. The Magnet was informed of the meeting and negotiations.
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EMC
OM Uaw
Tris
Magnet
Brookfield Magnet 3 Sets Highlight This Week
The Brookfield week features the Magnet season review and a focus on the lending and distribution sections for men and women. Prominent items include community notices and home event previews.
Trustees go buying Salt Creek Bridge
Trustees authorize purchase of Salt Creek Bridge with $1000 contingency. Brookfield residents petition for bridge use on the highway right of way. Village attorney cites prior inaction. meeting Dec 16 authorizes start of disposition. maintenance and improvements planned for street pending further conference Dec 14.
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Brookfield
Mons
Bush
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Methodists
Ogden Street
Amvets
ICC
Bauer
Sportmen's Club
Ogden Ave
Yale
Congress Park School
Mrs. Hansen
Pan
UAW
Mark
Page Vitor
Salt Creek Bridg
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