This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1953
Page
1
Local residents of Congress Park organize a community sale and gathering, listing contact numbers HU 5-1184 and HU 5-5842 for participation and information.
A fragmented OCR dump shows many personal names including Evelyn Balschise Sadriz Nancy Feit Goud Dianne Humel Richard Malek Jetera Ronald Pisha Patty Rader Nancy Rob erling Susan J Shaver George Skle Smith David Tauer Adélaide Haugh Nan ki Joan Kwekkeboom Georgann Nelson Catherine Granlund Jon Nelson Nancy et Ryth Barbara Van mores Ronald Buecking Gaetano George Ko Ruth Kuehn Walter Mac Sharon Pennock Coral Cerny Robert Barbara Timko Rosemarie Danek Peggy Gemar Carol John Grout Geraldine Onald Kuehn Nancy Natale Thomas Ned thara Patton Marlene Schultz Michael Anderson Joyce fox Dalso Elizabeth elements Ranse Geargis BCKCY arilyn pe Judith Scatter Corinne shay Vopata Host Kanak John Krahulik Miller Gayle Peterka Barbara Renn Gra Charles Slack Ar om Janeyci Archdal maryanne Balla Sandra Barnes Nor aeere Cusic Joan Francis Wilfred BY Richard Grout Joan Ka ne olf Wayne Kulie Kath ieCaffrey Mary Ann Novak Gabor Suzanne Owen Dav
A public event features a carol and anthem program at Brookfield Methodist Church on December 24. The service will include the Christmas Story, a lighting ceremony, and songs led by soloist Joan Mulder performing The First Noel and other pieces.
The Brookfield area shares Christmas thanks and anniversary notices. Residents Adolf An Gare and Evelyn Kviz observed their 50th anniversary. local businesses and individuals extend greetings. Letters praise the paper for supporting American Legion Auxiliary programs and veterans’ family welfare.
A society luncheon noon Monday December 28 at 109 S Waiola La Grange brings together Kapalumnae and Kappa actives from competing colleges. Hostesses include Mrs Weeks McDaniel and Mrs James with guests from Western and LaGrange. New invitees Lee Nickels Marilyn and Babara Reuter join.
Alpha Xi Delta actives invite alumnae and collegen students to a holiday tea at Mrs. Karl Landefe'd home 4020 Grove Ave West erm Springs on December 28 from 2 to 4 PM. An alumnae club Christmas party December 16 at Mrs. Frank Oleon 89 S Seventh Ave featured dinner group singing and welcome of new member Mrs John B. Peterman 124 38 Seventh.
The Civil Air Patrol in Brookfield invites volunteers to join as cadets or seniors. Meetings are Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. at Gross School under Capt. Casey Flowers. Open to ages 14 to 21 for cadet or 18 and up for senior. visitors may attend and request an application.
Sunday service at 10:45 with the subject Christian Science. A school for pupils up to age 20 and a kindergarten for children 2 to 8 during services. Wednesday evening meeting at 7:00. Reading Room hours 1 pm to 9 pm daily except Sundays and holidays. Located at Boulevard and Catherine Avenue in LaGrange.
Mr and Mrs Edward Maxa announce the birth of Christine Maxa born December 5 at South Town hospital Chicago. Christine has two sisters Roberta Louise and Adrienne and a brother John.
Delta Delta Delta held a Tuesday evening card party at the Smads Lee SpraNpPs FHSW LaGrange home. Hostess assistance came from Mrs. George Kramer of La with members bringing wrapped gifts as prizes. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Carl Leonard’s LaGrange residence.
LaGrange chapter No 01 Order of the Eastern held a regular stated meeting on December 17. After the session the members presented a tableau depicting the Nativity which was narrated and portrayed by the order’s members.
A holiday message reflecting on Christmas spirit, joy, and the practical truth of giving over receiving. It notes the balance between outward celebration and inner faith, hoping for peace on earth and goodwill toward all this season.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.