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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1953

Page

8

Birthday congratulations and family notices in Wha newspaper

Birthday wishes pour in for Mrs. M Fink of Rockefeller Avenue and Mrs Lucille Schlueter of Hollywood Avenue. Also recognizing the births of Ray Romalt’s son at MacNeal Memorial Hospital and congratulations to grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Goldberg. Messages continue for Mrs Nora Haack, Mrs William List recovering from spinal surgery, and Carol Wanis Edwinson. Includes birthdays for Bill Hinkel and Linda Cokes, and news that Kotlan will marry in February.

Romalt Rosemear Ave Ray MacNeal Memorial Hospital Harry Goldberg Lucille Schlueter Hollywood Ave Nora Haack Hollywood, Ave Dee William List Wi .Ing Howard Sproat Hollyfolnd Ave Alice Kotlan J. Kotlan

Injuries From Falls And Accidents Reported Locally

A series of accidents near LaGrange and surrounding areas left several youths with injuries. Judy Kjetlberg, 12, sustained head injuries after a fall from a bicycle near Seven Avenue school last Thursday. Laura Graham, Brenda Aungst, and Sandra Woodin suffered cuts and bruises from falls in a bowling alley, at home, and in a grocery store. McLawrence Hinkley injured his left foot when a scaffold collapsed, dropping him about eight feet.

Sevenue Nan Judy Kjetlberg Catherine Laurgy Shlave LaGrange Highlands McLawrence Hinkley Grange Sandra Woodin Farrow Brookfield

Lyons Township High School First Quarter Honor Roll

One hundred ninety five Lyons Township High School students earned places on the first quarter honor roll. The sophomore class leads with 60 honorees, followed by 49 seniors, 43 juniors, and 43 freshmen. Complete list includes Judith Anderson, Janet Baumel, Stuart Baxter, Sally Allen, Constance Goff, Judith Joern, and many others across freshman to senior grades.

Lyons Township High School Judith Anderson Sandra Anderson Gretchen Berg Donna Blomstram Mary Louise Calucci Richard Carr Susan Cech Sandra Day Fred Domville Barbara Fritsch Judith Gartung Katherine Harman Jane Harris Carol Heiges Lynn Herche John Hood Alice Kanlian Nancy Klindera Raymond Koopman Oyven Kulseng-Hansen James Latimore Sumner Lewis Joanne Lindstrom Carol Lorentzen Ella Major Gayle Maxwell Margaret McGarr Sally Mulligan Kennalee Ogden Joan Rendla Arthur Roede Anita Roz Catherine Hamilton Louise Hentges Cynthia Hoffert Robert Quia Kay Hoel Babetames Delight Jones Karen Kimen Sharon Kingdon Ames Knecht Wayne Koupal Lorna Langford Carolyn Lewis Jack Lissack Jerome Lonnes Lynn Luege David Martin Meredith Mattka David McConnell Don McNeal Lois Miller Margaret Miller Bruce Mitchell Leonard Newcomb Sara Offutt Helen Paisley Virginia Pings Edward Purple Steverly Quanstrom Gail Raney Marion Roberts Dan Roth Susan Russell Barbara Scott Gay Stoltz Betty Stout Paul Strohm Rosemary Sturtz Lyndall Tarbeck Sara Ulrich Linda Wagoner Normandie Walker Patricia Ann Walter Glenna Wardlow Barbara Watkins Myron Whitney Phyllis Wright David Klingel Juniora Stuart Baxter Melissa Benbow James Bigham Gail Brouer Richard Bush Noel Crouter Joyce Deabler Donna Deadman Karla Dougan Lois Drafke Jerome du Charme Linda du Plan Suranne Elliott William Evins Margaret Greene Caroline Hawes Linda Heppes Robert Homann Cynthia How Diana Johns Nancy Julien Yates Kier Karey Knudsen Kenneth Koch Alan Krause Tom Lonson Eleanor Magnuson Mary Mansfield Florence Marable William McCracken Diane McElroy Henry McKinney Elizabeth Patterson Cynthia Poppen Franz Reisch Roberta Rogers Steven Sanders Ernest Schmidt John Sterrett David Vandaveer Blanche Walla John Wallace Carol Schilling Sally Allen Barbara Austin Gayle Baumgardner Philip Brooks Sandra Chabot Lorna DeLay Ann Dissinger James Gibboney Constance Goff David Grovedhnik Julia Gray Patricia Hansen Prudy Jeffrey Judith Joern Donald Johnson Janet Johnson Karin, Jones

Gift Wrapping Demonstration At West Suburban Friends Meet

The West Suburban Friends of the Chicago Junior School held a Christmas meeting in the American Section hall in Western Springs. Jona HR Fletcher demonstrated attractive gift wrapping and tying. Hosts and helpers from LaGrange and Hinsdale served tea and cake, with Mrs. Harry S. Smith presiding and Mrs. E. A. Schlamp guiding the program.

Friends of the Chicago Junior School Harry S. Smith LaGrange H. C. Kirkwood Lloyd Kopp Congress Park Henri Couteron E. A. Schlamp Hinsdale Barl Rieger Western Springs George Price Rieger

Local names listed in community notice

A readable fragment lists individuals including Tricia Kentner, Joanne Keppl, Judith King, Barbara Nnippel, Ann Lamb, Ronald Langford, Helen Long, David MeeKeag, Joan Miller, Diane Oberbeck, Dorothy Paulson, Mary Peterson, Robert Pidcock, Janet Polivka, Judith Polivka, Diana Readna Russman, Alice Ruthy, Elizabeth Ryba, and Lee Ann, suggesting a society column or community roll call in a local newspaper notice.

Tricia Kentner Joanne Keppl Judith King Barbara Nnippel Ann Lamb Ronald Langford Helen Long David MeeKeag Joan Miller Diane Oberbeck Dorothy Paulson Mary Peterson Robert Pidcock Janet Polivka Judith Polivka Diana Readna Russman Alice Ruthy Elizabeth Ryba Lee Ann

Ice carnival set for Jan 3 in Gilbert park

The LaGrange Recreation Commission announced the annual Ice carnival will be held Sunday afternoon January 3 in Gilbert Park. Director C W Cassell said events award first to third places, starting at 1 30. Music will follow for open skating later in the late afternoon and evening, with cooperation from the Park District board.

The LaGrange

Birthday Fete Hosted by Carl Eric Klang

Carl Eric Klang of Sunnyside avenue celebrated his 11th birthday on December 1 with a party organized by his mother. Sixteen schoolmates attended, a cake graced the center of the table, guests received favors, and games followed the refreshments.

Carl Eric Klang Sunnyside Ave

Notable Names in Community Directory List

A list includes Schrelong Sally Schell Marilyn Seay Donald Sessions Barbara Soderberg Peggy Sperry Joan Spohr Douglas Taylor Bert Walker Edith Williams Sanford Young and Shirley Brandner in the local directory roster.

Classes for Prospective Mothers at MacNeal Begin Dec 28

A series of eight classes for expectant mothers, led by MacNeal Memorial Hospital medical staff, starts December 28 at 1 p.m. and continues each Monday. Registration requires a written note from the attending physician. Topics cover pregnancy care, nutrition, labor, newborn needs, and infant care with films and tours.

MacNeal Memorial Hospital

Christmas Party Planned by LTHS Home Ec Club

A sixth and seventh grade girl scout troop will visit LTHS Home Ec for its annual Christmas party on December 17. The event in the clothing room features record imitations and dancing to illustrate high school Home Ec and club members will present gifts they made to the guests.

LTHS Home Ec

Certificates Presented at Final Course Meeting

Certificates will be given at the last meeting to participants who have completed the course.

Education aid urged for orphans of veterans seniors

Mrs Loretta Stringer Oak Park loan field chairman fifth district American Legion auxiliary urges eligible high school seniors to explore college scholarship or loan options now with a three month planning window. The auxiliary's Education of Orphans of Veterans program assists orphans facing educational challenges offering scholarships and a $600 amount through the Illinois auxiliary Student fund.

Loretta Stringer Oak Park American Legion Auxiliary Sattend Albl Thaida Illinois Auxiliary

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Waanis Edwinson Frank Wwinsons Bill Hinkel W. P. Hinkels Bill Herman Jorstad Hollywood Ave U— Seay Kling Cookingham Linda Cokes Rockefeller Linda Utters Iron Bike Soal Dave Bank Building Nera Aareere Ted MacNeal the Brookfield Forestry Associates Michigan Kemman la Grange Park Telephone Company Illinois Bell Telephone’ Company Goodyear
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