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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

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Brookfield Local Notices Advertising Addresses

The Brookfield page lists local ads and contact lines for Brookfield firms, including Wallace Brook and 1959 Vapleare News office, with rates and subscription details. It mentions authorized fee collection points at Brance Dry Good Store and Cemgrese Park, requiring payments at specified addresses.

Portia Manor Gladys Ragona Brook Vapleare Brookfield Mapleave Brance Dry Good Cemgrese Park

Suit Filed Over Sewage Sludge Odors and Canals

A filed complaint targets a sanitary district for emitting foul odors from a canal and sludge storage near the Plaines River south of Towsy, alleging 1938 onward sludge disposal and anaerobic digestion practices cause noxious odors. The district seeks temporary relief to halt operations and avoid offensive conditions while the court determines the proper remedies.

A. Olis Jor Mo Weehsel Rudnik Frank Woo John A. Cullerton Case - Tyelik John G. Hennederie S. Nordberg Willim FL Plaines Gmore Srva Orhebitat Chassos

Debaters Shine In Local Meet Despite Turbulent Rounds

The LTHS squad competed in a debate tournament with teams including Poon squad and others. Judges credited Captain Jim Griffith and coach Ivan Rehm with leading the contingent as new competition forms head to the Navy in January for Metropolitan Debate.

Dobet Lord Ows Terih Jones Jude Boot Ted Waitney Eugene Abingden Jerry bLennes Pete Strell Bob Jutres Hull Siebesker Pete Kaii Neil Baxerton Ty Caree LTHS Haperond Jim Umaffith Hammond Ivan Rehm Newt Ceropetition Varso Navy

Christmas meeting planned for Cub Scout Pack No. 43

Cub Scout Pack No. 43 schedules its annual Christmas meeting for Friday December 19 at the First Congregational church. Mrs Bergstrand hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bergstrand of Hinckley and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bergstrand of Maywood. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Anderson announce a newborn daughter born to their son and his wife. Residents of Cleveland avenue mourn the loss of friends Charles and Belle, who moved to Westchester. Mrs. R. Stojfa Jr hosted a pinechie dad gathering at her home last night. Several guests visited Leo Delta home last Sunday. The Tadiva ard of St. Pauls Luth anv head celebrated Christmas day. After deg eys tog Tere Was T peru rapt pranch.

First Congregational Church G. Bergstrand Arthur Bergstrand Hinckley, Ilt Harley Bergstrand Maywood D. R. Anderson Bianchann Ave David Anderson R. Stojfa Jr St. Paul's

Birth of Daughter Dor Jeanne Reported

Mr and Mrs Jon Ronecera of 218 Arthur Ave announce the birth of their daughter Dor Jeanne on November 28. The event follows the birth of Meron ep oek Deseid and notes affectionate grandparents and family involvement in the celebration.

Meron Berg Dor- Jeanne Jon Ronecera Arthur

Sermon on Babies Who Changed History at First Congregational

Rev. Wilfred Wakefield selects the topic for Sunday morning service at 11 with Christmas musical offerings to follow. Mrs. Harold Peel and Mrs. Edward Ellison will accompany piano and organ selections, the Chan cel choir led by James Baird perform, and soloists and instrumentalists contribute Christmas carols and a Gloria fraction.

Wilfred Wakefield First Congregational Kohlman Harold Peel Edward Elllison James Baird Wade Jesu Bambino Lois Peel Kathleen Larson Hopkins

Tom Flaherty to Wind Up Coast Guard Training in January

Thomas H. Flaherty Jr a seaman recruit in the US Coast Guard is set to complete a 12 week recruit training course at the Coast Guard Receiving Center Cape May New Jersey on January 10 1952 He is the son of Mr and Mrs T H Flaherty of 8501 Washington Blvd Brookfield He graduated Riverside Brookfield High School with letters in football and track and attended Northwestern University for five years earning a Master of Science degree in Journalism He previously served at Maywood Park race track with the public relations department and enlisted in the Coast Guard in May 1952 later being assigned to QU S in New London

Thomas H. Flaherty, Jr USCG T. H. Flaherty Washington Blvd Brookfield U. S. Coast Guard Cape May N. J Seaman Flaherty Son Riverside Brookfield Huth Temmin Northwestern University Coast Guard Maywood Park Coast Guard Met QUS New London

Yule Play Planned at Congregational Church

A local Congregational Church schedules a Yule play with directing by John Doegey and cast including Shirley Sederdahl Ned Pash Henry Weeterston and Absa Sederdahl. Mrs. Leonard Zes owns the Teema bakery and supports the effort with community involvement.

Congregational Church Awe Ge Lee Wonder John Doegey D Pash Shirley Sederdah Ned Pash Henry Weeterston Absa Sederdahl Pay Neon Gia Lon Willams Berty Dae Iota Rae Uleass George Motak Rionard Zes

Card of thanks for kindness after illness and operation

Desire to express thanks for the kindness and courtesies shown during illness and operation of our daughter Hsen June and husband Laurence.

Hsen June Laurence

Memorial tribute to scoutmaster marks retirements and memories

A long reminiscing service honors a Scoutmaster from Troop I, recalling 1924 beginnings and recent retirements. Grown men share how Boy Scout training shaped their lives, with two former members Harvey Kulin and LeRoy Suzanka remembered. William H. Maxant, poet laureate, reads a tribute poem to the leader.

Harvey Kulin LeRoy Suzanka William H. Maxant

Father Passes Away in St. Paul

Warren Magnuson English and music teacher at Riverside high school was called to St. Paul Monday by the death of his father. Mr Magnuson traveled to St. Paul to attend the funeral.

Warren Magnuson Spesich Riverside Brook- Seid Hgh School St. Paul Hes Mr. Magnuson

Clapham Wins Talbot G. Martin Award at Strowger Club

Herbert E. Clapham of LaGrange Park director of publicity for Automatic Electric Co. in Chicago was named the 1952 Talbot G. Martin award winner at a Strowger Automatic club dinner at Fred Harvey's Union Station venue. The honor honors notable contributions to automatic telephone use.

Herbert E. Clapham N. Spring Ave LaGrange Park Automatic Electric Co Chicago Talbot G. Martin Strowger Automatic Club Fred Harvey Union Station Clapham Automatic Electric

Out of Town and Local Delivery Labels Issued by PM Colgrass

Post office issues special labels All For Local Delivery and All For Out-of-Town Delivery. Separate cards with addresses facing one way and stamps in the upper right corner. Christmas mailing guidance: distant states by December 5, local by December 10, air parcel post for last minute gifts to distant points.

Air Parcel

Woman Recovers After Arden Avenue Gas Stove Explosion

Mrs. Kenneth Miller of 3841 Cleveland Ave returned from the hospital Monday after being burned while babysitting on Arden Ave. She tried to light a gas stove with a jet on, an explosion followed, and she was enveloped in flames. Police report she suffered first degree burns.

Kenneth Miller Cleveland Ave Arden Ave

Sokol Brookfield Holds Annual New Year Dance

The annual Sokol Brookfield New Year’s party will be held Wednesday evening December 31 1952 at National Hall. Frank Linhart and his orchestra will play music and the public is invited. The event is an annual affair.

National Hall Frank Linhart

Wesley Weser Plans Christmas Holiday Break

Wesley Weser son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Weser of 8133 Park Ave will spend the Christmas holidays with his parents and friends while Concordia high school and college in Fort Wayne Indiana recess from December 19. He is a high school junior preparing for the Lutheran church ministry Missouri Synod.

Wesley ‘Toepper Arthur Weser Park ‘Ave Concordia High School and College Fort Wayne Ind Wesley Lutheran Church, Missouri “Synod

Burlington Employee Injured in Yard Accident

Cecil Randall, 32, of 889 East 5th Street Galesburg, a yardman, was injured in a yard accident on December 12 when he was thrown against the side of a car. Randall suffered a broken arm and the report was turned over to the Brookfield police department.

Cecil Randall Galesburg Brookfield Randall

Remick Lilac Lodge Undergoes Expansion and Remodeling

The Remick Lilac Lodge at 22nd Street and Wolf Road undergoes major expansion to 38 by 48 feet with a larger dining room and new reference area. Floors will be tiled and carpeted as the landmark building, originally erected in 1876, gains a modern look and the bar and restaurant close for completion ahead of a January grand opening.

22Nd St Wolf Rd

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