Birthday notes and family updates from Blanchan avenue
Arthur avenue surgery Monday referenced. William Randall of Duluth Minn formerly of Grant avenue suffered a back injury while skiing recently. Randall's son Billy broke his leg skiing. Donald Arbee returned to Kalamazoo college after a four day home layoff between semesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randall
Duluth
Donald Arbee
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Mich
Ob Chejiava
Une Faith
Trenois
Mgr
FE. Krejeck
Maple Avenue
Small town notes about local residents and events
Local newspaper snippet lists school friends and relatives visiting for a wedding announcement and reception plans. It notes guests from Brookfield and Oak Sage areas, theater plans, illness and hospital stays, repairs offered by a local shop, and various residents reported sick or recovering at home.
Spencer Corsetier Ad and Local Notices Digest
Spencer Corsets and supports advertised with Gail H. Beebe listed as Corsetier at 65 E Harris LaGrange. Local social notes record Mrs Nelle McCormick and son John and daughter-in-law Darlene to Sarasota for winter, Portia Manor bridge club gathering at Mrs Clara Knourek, birth of John David McAldon Jan 26 at Maen Memorial hospital, Kate Bartl visiting daughter Casey Flowers, Christian Science Monitor program with Edwin Canham airing Tuesdays, Mr and Mrs Joseph Lind recently moved to a chicken farm and visited relatives, Friendly Pinochle party at Eva Fischer’s, Mrs Henry Falke improving after illness, and Edward Van Dura ill at 3623 awaiting recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lind
Grovertown
Ind
Elm Avenue
Eva Fischer
Maple Ave
Engagement of Ellenmarie Rose to Rodney Kimberling
Mrs. Alice Rose of 4479 Lawn Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Ellenmarie to Rodney Kimberling of Congress Park. Rodney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kimberling of Huntley Nebraska. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rose
Lawn Avenue
Ellenmarie
Rodney Kimberling
Congress Park
Kimberling
C. H. Kimberling
Huntley
Nebr
Cook County Teachers Institute Set for Feb 5 in Chicago
The Cook County Teachers Institute gathers at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago on Saturday February 5 with a 10 am general meeting featuring greetings by Edwal Simon County superintendent of schools. Speakers include James Pease on What Is New in School Legislation and Dr B L Smith on School Finance with Lester Grim Mellard Bell and Charles Wingo assisting. A panel on promoting the program features Irving Pearson Morris Houser and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Teachers’ Institute
LaSalle Hotel
Chicago
Edwal Simon
James Pease
LaGrange
B. L. Smith
Oak Park
Lake Shore
Irving Pearson
Morris Houser
Illinois Association of School Boards
Tri-County
James Bogg
Glenview Schools
Ether Dredge
Hazel Crest
Cook County
Students Gather Clothing for Vienna Drive at LTHS
About 116 batches of clothing, some with up to four items, have been collected since July 17 as LTHS runs a Vienna slotting drive. Containers for donations are in study halls and the activity room, with help from teachers, alumni parents, and student leaders including Carol Simonson and publicity coordinators Greta Asa and Kathleen Croak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
LTHS
State
Madison Hall
Carol Simonson
Carol
Greta Asa
Kathleen Croak
Dolores Godzik
Sue Self
Jody Hurlbut
Wynne Weidner
Margot Tibbitta
Pat Riblet
Pat Jones
Pat Strauss
Frank Panenka Dead at 82 from Heart Attack
Frank Panenka, 82, died of a heart attack Tuesday at 4021 Custer Avenue. Police received a call to the address and the inhalator squad from the fire department reported at the home. Dr. Ehlers was called and confirmed death from a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Panenka
Custer Avenue
Fire Department
Dr. Ehlers
Panenka
Brookfield Girl Scout Activities Showcase Week
Brookfield Girl Scouts enjoyed theater outings and training institutes this week. Mrs. Anna Johnson and Mrs. P. led Brownies to Hans Brinker at Goodman Theater on January 29. Leaders plan a June day camp at Kiwanis Park and a February tea for troop leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Anna Johnson
Goodman Theater
Hans Brinker
All
Laddie Petrik
Wirtel
Chicago
Kiwanis Park
Least Snow in La Grange Since 1934 Says Dunn
CNS reports forecaster Gordon E. Dunn notes January was the wettest since 1929 and the warmest in La Grange with 6.1 degrees above normal. Measurable precipitation occurred on 13 days, snow totaled a scant half inch, the least January snow since 1934, with 10 dry days and 20 cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Dunn
CNS
LaGrange
Gordon E. Dunn
North Stone
Value of Green Pasture Vitamin A
Vitamin A deficiency often appears in cattle kept in barns or corrals without access to green pasture.
Women of the Moose Chapter 526 Meet at National Hall
The Women of the Moose Chapter 526 held their regular biweekly meeting at National Hall on Friday January 28 with 34 members present. Guest speaker Mrs Douglas Wall of Brookfield Girl Scouts spoke on scouting. The next meeting on February 11 will feature a Valentine potluck and secret name drawings for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hall
Aryone
Stanley S Prokupek Jr Celebrates Second Birthday
Stanley S Prokupek II hosted a birthday party for his son Scotty on January 29 at their home. Eleven friends attended including Judy Karela Kathy Rose Johnson Barbara Kesman Anthony Kesman Johnny Szymanski Karen Uhlich Neal Uhlich Jeffery Johnson and Jeep Johnson as guests. The circus themed cake delighted the young guests and Scotty received many gifts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Scott Prokupek
Stanley Prokupek Jr
Stanley
Judy Karela
Kathy Rose Johnson
Barbara Marie Kesman
Anthony James Kesman
Johnny Szymanski
Karen Uhlich
Neal Uhlich
Jeffery Johnson
Jeep Johnson
Scotty
Prokopek
Oaks Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home
The observance for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oaks marked their 25th anniversary with 40 guests at 3114 Cleveland avenue on a Saturday night. Music and solo dancing filled the evening, a wooden cake provoked laughter during serving, and Mrs. Oaks received 15 telegrams 30 cards and about 15 pieces of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Oaks
Oaks
Cleveland Avenue
Injured in Fall Mrs Jamies of 1225 Maple Avenue
Mrs Jamies of 1225 Maple Avenue fell on the ice Monday and broke her leg. She was taken to MacNeal Memorial Hospital for treatment and attended by Dr Herman H Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jamies
Maple Avenue
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Herman’ H. Hill
Mrs Prokopek Hosts Luncheon For Local Ladies
Mrs Stanley Prokopek Jr entertained Mrs Konrad Ricker Mrs John Bedrava Mrs Chester Adams and Mrs Joseph Provenzano at a luncheon at her home last Monday as a social gathering within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Prokopek Jr
Konrad Ricker
John Bedrava
Chester Adams
Joseph Provenzano
Rehearse Roles for Gilbert and Sullivan Patience at LTHS
Several students were chosen for each part in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Patience to be staged by the LTHS choir in the school auditorium on March 25 and 26. Final announcements by Clarence Dissinger and Miss Louise Sheppard will narrow roles in two weeks. Georgia Bail and Martha Morgan prepare the title role, with Reginald Bunthorne to be played by Bill Munns or Dick Tombaugh. Louise Munger and Joane Wilhelm take the Lady Jane contralto role. Three Dragon Guards officers are Col. Calverly pending further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience
LTHS
Clarence Dissinger
Louise Sheppard
Georgia Bail
Martha Morgan
Reginald Bunthorne
Bill Munns
Dick Tombaugh
Jane
Louise Munger
Joane Wilhelm
The
Dragon Guards
Col. Calverly
Operetta cast and contributors listed in study notes
The fragment lists several names linked to an operetta study, including Jacksow McKinney Mille ma the Duke and Angela Helen Suk Lady Saphir with Betty Vickers Mary Lahey, Panty Knappenber and Lois Optho. The text appears as a partial credits listing with multiple editors and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacher
An Tor
Murgabroyd
Jacksow McKinney
Ant John
Dunstable
George Hammond
Dick Lesler
Variutous
Angela
Ayoter
Helen Suk
Saphir
Betty Vickers
Mary Lahey
Ella
Panty ‘Knappenberber
Lois Optho
Baby bats ride on their mothers during early days
The newborn bat clings to its mother's fur with claws and teeth as she forages for food. This behavior shows how the young bat remains close to its parent while learning to navigate and feed.
Corn Belt States Highlight Regional Ties in Midwest
A fragmented note lists Corn Belt states Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota under a midwestern regional theme, noting shared agriculture and economic links across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Kansas
South Dakota
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blanchan
Eetas In
Ackermann
Boulevard
Arthur Avenue
Pet
We Vonly
Espec
Tim
Trene’s Beauty Salon
Pugh
Ane
Solets
Gocata
Arlene Jannson
Janet Patszel
Nancy Hollen
Loretta Kellmann
Donna- Meting
Oals
Brook
Prairie Avenue
Henry Bethke
Madison
Thomas Sutak
OS Sage
KF. Koenig
Lexington
Vern
Curtis Whitley
Lucille Kuncl
Ives
Harrison
F. Kinne
Pat Browne
John Runkle
Grand Boulevard
Christ Kartje
Spencer
Gail H. Beebe
Spencer Corsetier
E. Harris
Portia Manor Bridge Club
Clara Knourek
Harrigon Avenue
John F. McAldon
Oak Avenue
John David
Maen Memorial Hospital
Kate Bartl
Hamlet
Casey Flowers
Harrison, Ave
Christian Science Monitor
Edwin DD. Canham
American Broadcasting Company
WLS of
Henry Falke
Edward van Dura
State Farm Mutual Way
Ellenmarie Rose
Kevin Dierker
H. Dibble
Vic Cot
Stanley S. Prokupek
Securities
H. M. Byllesby and. Company (Incorporated
Phone — Financial
South la Salle Street
Chicago 3
Ill
Neterand Administration Office
Tricot Knit
Moe
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