Brookfield Notes Highlight 1953 Community Events
A compact Brookfield village record spans 1953 with notices on Lt. George Schreiber Benefit, public school teaching anniversaries, Open House events, the Prairie Ogden traffic signals bid, student and civic achievements, deaths, fund drives, and local infrastructure plans. It notes Open House for Riverside Brookfield High plans, local elections results, and a dozen community milestones across Brookfield and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schreiber
Frank Padria
Illinois Municipal League
Springfield
Willard Rezek
Chapel - ‘Hill
Lawrence Gross
Clarendon Hills Cemetery
Riverside- Brookfield
John Novotny
Maple Ave
Brooksle
Oho
Pinner Electric Co
Illinois State Highway Department
Paul Mann
Griffin
Board of Education
Frank Murphy
Navy
Blue Angels
Brookfield
Amvets
Ogden Ave
Lane Bryant
Village of
West Chicago
St. George Schreiber
Brookfield Vfw
Holiday greetings travel through the mails in 19th century cut
A fragmented excerpt recalls a festive season postal scene with phrases about mailmen and greetings. It suggests a nostalgic view of holiday cards, letters, and the mail system in the 19th century, highlighting the sharing of seasonal wishes via the postal routes and feathered quills.
Mc Gregor and Lynch Families Welcome Newborns
Mr and Mrs Glen Richard Mc Gregor of 9225 Shields Ave announce the birth of Glen Hamilton Mc Gregor II born December 15. Mr and Mrs James Edward Lynch of 3906 Forest Ave are the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Richard McGregor
Shields Ave
Glen Hamilton McGregor, II
James Edward Lynch
Forest Ave
Holiday Gathering Notices and Family Visits Across Illinois
A collage of holiday greetings and visits from Champaign to Brookfield Illinois. Families welcome relatives for Christmas and New Year celebrations at homes on Maple Avenue Grand Boulevard and nearby streets. Local gatherings include open houses at the Allen residence with out of town guests from Indianapolis Sauk Centre and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Allen
Bride
New York
Grand Blvd
Frank Kanelos
McCormick Ave
Lee Landis
Indianapolis
Allen
Linda Sue Allen
Sauk Centre
Minn
A. J. Flynn
Mary Catherine Lynch Born December 15
The notice states the birth of Mary Catherine Lynch on December 15 and lists her parents as the reporting guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Lynch
Community notes of sympathy and holiday gathering
The piece lists condolences to Mrs. Martha Kozacek and family for the death of Victor Kozacek, and to Mrs. Anna M. Svatos for the passing of her husband Joseph G. Svatos. It also notes a Bellwood area supper exchange of gifts and references Mrs. Ohms and the Kozacek household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Kozacek
Oak Ave
Victor Kozacek
Ohms
Anna M. Svatos
Madison Ave
Joseph G. Svatos
Christmas Dinner Guests Highlight Staley Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Staley of River Forest hosted his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Staley sister Mr and Mrs Erwin Miller and families brother Wilbur and family of Hinsdale and Earl Staley Jr and family of Pekin for dinner on Christmas Day Mrs S Swindall enjoyed Christmas dinner with her three daughters and their families Mr and Mrs M Savana and Mr and Mrs Ben Sattem and families were among attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Staley
River Forest
Mr. Staleys
Erwin Miller
Wilbur
Hinsdale
Pekin
Christ Tasday
S. Swindall
M. Savana
Ben Sattem
Irving Park Christmas Day Visit Noted Guests
The item notes Mr and Mrs Robert and Mrs Watts hosting figures in Irving Park during Christmas Day. Eugene Zavana conducted business activities while Myrtle and others visited relatives in Irving Park. Mr and Mrs John Muggenbord attended dinner with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Alareen
Irving Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kuhfeld
United States Air Force
Schreiber
Brookfield Recreation
Sions
Dennis
Ferrantino
LaGrange
Robert W. “Swanson
Robert
K. Swanson
Western Springs
Danny
Irons
Hunter
Nancy Seibert
Ft. Lee
Brook Park School
O.K
Dale Giesel
Newberry
Kemman
Hollywood
Adolf Anderson
Busy Bee
Broadway
Jack Wayne Love
Sharclub
R-B
Bensenville
George Cermak
Gross Post
John Tuschall
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
Kenneth Picha
Jean Collins
Charles Barnes
Florida
Trafffic
Burlington Railroad
George Bethke
Treasure Island
Cal
Guam
Henry Thké
Kiwanis
Tion
Case
Col. Grenville
Beardsley
Joe Bud
Chicago
Gene Kubricht
Claus
Holiday Mine
Toc Als
USM
F. M
Donald Kozacek
New London, Conn
USS
Fulton
Jim Primm
Bradley
Champaign, Ill
George Kratvska
Arthur Sherwood
St. Louis
Edward A. Smith
Joseph Andel
Sokol Brookfield
National Hall
Prairie Ave
Seckar
William Baumbach
Bluebirds
Mrs. Edward Smith
Nancy Booth
Ralph
Bills “Tavern
Burlington Boulevard
Fine Foods
Prairie’ and
Burlington
Irene
Mildred
Irene's Beauty Salon the House of Loveliness
Ann’s Food Shop
Maple Avenue
Best Way Laundry Service. Inc
North Beacon
la Grange
Fleetwood
Enterprise
Bank
Robert Mbroug
Ead Watts
Eugene Zavana
Mobile
Ala
John Muggenbord
Zenith
Tom McKenney
Ashland Ave
Ier Eo Ory
Nek
Sixth and Harris
la Grange State Bank
la Grange Road
la Grange, Ilinois
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lyons Township High Scho
Daniel C. Babcock, Jr
Paul H. Bates
Donald M. Beckley
Harry W. Clerk
John Coniglte
George Coogan
Robert E. Coulter, Jr
John Bert Davies
Dereme BP
Hestman
Kenneth Wayne Ebert
Arthur
Richard Harmon, Jr
Byron A. Hedin James E. Herscher
William Patterson Kane
Kenneth L. Karger David William Kelly
Elmer H. Kemman
John George Kohlar
Elmer Hugh la Rue
Ralph Hh. ‘Leavitt David
Llewellyn Edmund
Vance
Long
Burton. Mallory
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