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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

6

Suburban 91-musician orchestra readies first public show

A 91 member musicians from ten suburbs including LaGrange Brookfield Western Springs Hinsdale Berwyn Riverside Hinsdale and Oak Park form the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Karl Schultz directs rehearsals at the high school band room leading to the first public appearance tonight March 7 at the WTS Auditorium. Ticket sales overseen by Carolyn Plasman with charter memberships offering two concert seats.

Jth West Suourcan WTS Karl Schulté Bitra Carolyn Plasman ndSnembership Orchestra Association Studis Erry Bestler Ro. W. Dunn Martha Houck Barbara ‘Howell Lucia Llewellyn Betty Nagel Louise Nagel Mary L. Prosper Rayma Ray Dan Sinpee LaGrange Clarence Dissinger Joyce Heath Helen Parkes Frank ‘Olson N Scott John Alden Don Eckberg Phil Swett Dean Wilson Percy W. Wis Bradley Viper Robert S. Dalton Joan van de Houten Kenneth Hunt Les S. Stote Richard Brown Brookfield Cludes John Daymont Inia Eicholz Max Pointer Schulz Ed C. van Cura Jalas Roger Uyttebrouck Ancy Thatcher Helen Buckley Agnes’ N. McEnery Frank ‘Derrick Ames Seff Joseph, Grauber G. Smith Juba Ter Nicolsen Riverside Sheridan Osborne J. G. Shoup Karen Osborne Raymond Fo Novy Hinsdale Louise LiVrancis W. P. ‘Case James Bkavance Rosemary’ Colton d_ Preston C. Neff Berwyn Emily Vermach Robbins David Er John Lovinec Trumpaim ‘Thorsen Bobba Gail le Miller Downers Grove Dorothy Martin D. Martin Oak Parky Helen Pad Maywood

Public Notice on Proposed Gas Service Schedule Changes

Public notice announces proposed changes by United Gas and Electric. It mentions a January 15 effective date and plans for new riders including modernization of Advance Deposit and service extension pipes. Details available at the office of the local agency in Springfield.

Schedeee United Gas Ans Springfeld Ness

Scout Advancement Emphasis Marks 38th Anniversary Effort

A report by advancement chairman A. G. Fiedler notes 969 Scouts earned awards in the past year as the 38th Anniversary for Scout Citizen at Work approaches. He emphasizes learning by doing, four advancement steps, and that advancement grows character within Cub, Boy, Senior, Air and Explorer Scouts under the Boy Scouts of America.

Advancement A. G. Fiedler Fiedler Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America Board of Review

JC Drama Club to See Oh Mistress Mine at Selwyn

The JC Drama club will view Oh Mistress Mine starring the Lunts at the Selwyn Theatre. It is the third stage show of the year for club members. Aitolache Damore serves as club president and Luther Bladt as faculty advisor.

JC Drama Club Mistress Mine the Lunts Selwyn Theatre Aitochelle Damore Luther Bladt

James Oliver Patent for Hardened Cast Iron in 1868

James Oliver received a patent in 1868 for a method to harden cast iron. The technique aimed to improve wear resistance and surface scouring ability, enhancing durability for industrial use.

James Oliver

LTHS Girls Learn Fashion Tips at Marshall Field Event

More than 40 LTHS girls join a Foot Forward club session in February as a Marshall Field's representative and three Chicago guests demonstrate the latest in color coordination and accessories. The presenter notes that hats, scarves, belts, and flowers complete outfits, with guidance on how to match tones to personalities.

LTHS Marshall Field Chicago Pali Saicd Jeanne Sen Ots

Railway Telegraph Class I Radioed Route Details

The report notes United States railway telegraph operations using 1,846,000 mules at telegraph sites to reach times near the equator line. It highlights the vast network and challenges in synchronizing telecommunication across regions.

United States

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