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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1950

Page

2

Community church service and school events noted

The community church will hold an 11 am service with an anthem Still with Thee by Nelson. The school convenes at 9:45, and a choir rehearsal takes place Wednesday evening. A book fair at Hollywood is mentioned with local volunteers aiding in its sale. Birthday celebrations and anniversaries among residents are highlighted, including Mrs. Hunter and the Amond-Kristuffcks.

Nelson Tral School Otto Hankel Meve Umber Hollywood

Fifth American Legion Auxiliary to Hold Mass Initiation

A Fifth District American Legion auxiliary meeting and mass initiation are set for Thursday at 5 p m in the Austin hall 5610 West Lake street. Presiding will be Park with Beryl Ingals Lyons and Gustafson Borwyn in charge of arrangements for Americanism National Security and entertainment. Joseph Corieto Brookfield directs membership and the initiation. Principal speaker will be Charles Fox Cook County Commissioner and Omar McMackin Salem regional security chairman both addressing Americanism and National Security topics. Members and neighbors are invited.

Fifth American Legion Auxiliarr Austin West Lake St WilHarm Park Beryl Ingals Lyons Icanism Gustafson Borwyn Joseph Corieto Brookfield Charles Fox Cook County Ission Omar McMackin Salem Dartment Illinois Ameri- Legions

Benefit Play by Kaufman and Ferber Presented in Brookfield

Hinsdale Village Players stage a benefit performance of a George Kaufman and Edna Ferber play at the Gross School gym in Brookfield. The show, presented by Congress Park Unity Church, runs Saturday evening at 8 pm.

Royal Family George Kaufman Ferber

Scribblers Club Hosts Annual Mother and Daughter Event

The Scribblers Club will host an after school program with tea and refreshments for mothers and daughters. Details and date are being finalized as organizers confirm venue and activities.

TAA Om Vega Ata Ray A

Cincinnati Visit and Local Family News Blurbs

Mr and Mrs Ed Busch visit relatives in Cincinnati Ohio. Edward Christenson’s son James Edward born Feb 1 with daughter Janene age 4. Mrs Christenson former Florence Rutschman. Mr L Hladek and daughter Mabel travel to Albuquerque after sister in law’s death. John Robb and family announce Sharon born Jan 30 with daughters Pamela and Janet. Robb’s former Alice Verbik. Andrew Nichols recovering at Billings Memorial Hospital. Earl Schultz back home after hospital checkup. Josephine Lubrano to return to school after virus. Harry Rahn and family return from three week trip to Miami Florida. Paul Childress and J C Brough host at Chicago Natural History Museum. photos shown. Broughs and Herberts celebrated Mrs Childress birthday with J J Pranek hosting Sizma Alpha sorority Feb 16. John Staren to attend.

Edward Christen Hinsdale James Edward Christensons Janene Christenson Florence Rutschman John Robb West 33Rd St Sharon Robbs Pamela Janet Robb Alice Verbik Brookfield Harry Rahn LouAnne Jerry Biehl Gabies Miami Florida Paul Childress J. C. Brough Ted William Herberts Chicago Natural History Museum Sunda International Camera Club

Blue-Gold Supper of Pack 59 at St Barbara's Hall

Cub Scouts and parents attended a Blue and Gold supper at St Barbara's school hall on Saturday February 11 with 100 in attendance. The event opened with posting the colors and national anthem, then supper and singing followed. A Declaration of Purpose was read by Frank Kenel, and Rev Fr Peawn Send of Fenwick spoke on scouting origins. Fr Dan Stokes and others offered greetings. Two cub films capped the evening, reported H J Dibbiee.

St. Barbara’s School Pack 59 Frank Kenel Fr. Peawnsend Fenwick Lord Baden- Powell Dan Stokes Henry Peck Henry Thyer Cubminster Russ Beaudoin H. J. Dibbiee

Surprise Housewarming For Mildred Glaser

A surprise housewarming was given for Mildred Glaser by FM club friends at her new Brookfield home. A luncheon was shared and gifts were given, with attendees including Mrs. Glaser and several named local women.

Mildred Glaser FM. Club Glaser Road Ave Brookfield Vickie Gruether Johnson Chav Mildred Sette Ruchar L. Mourrin Eek Sideone Chicago Norma Ed Bilek Marie Mara- Sedia Berwyt Banian

Sponsors Shower for New Village Resident

Leana Gruber hosted a Welcome Wagon house warming shower for Mrs. Glaser at her new Brookfield home 90128 Roach Ave. Local merchants sent many levels to greet the new neighbor.

Leana Gruber Glaser Roach Ave Brookfield

Dougherty Deck Nuptials In Chicago Parish Ceremony

The Feb 4 wedding at Mount Olive Lateran Church Chicago united Miss Virgil Deck daughter of Mr and Mrs Pierre Deck of Chicago with Albert Francis Dougherty of Brookfield. The couple received by the bride’s father wore a white satin gown, pearls, baby orchids. Bridesmaids blue satin, flower girl in white, ring bearer navy suit. Two hundred fifty guests at Owl Lady of Victory hall. Groom’s brother George Dougherty best man with ushers Jack Cizek and Casmir Wozniak. The couple will reside on North Paulina Street apartment. The groom, a Badger Construction Co employee, is Brookfield born and Navy veteran.

Mount Olive Lateran Chicago Virgilfla Carel George Dougherty Jack Cizek Casmir Wozniak Deck Doeugherty Owl Lady of Victory Church Chivaca Sehn Joan North Paulina St Brookfield Gross Gram U. S. Navy

Mrs Bergman Elected Head of Faith Church Aid

Mrs. G. J. Bergman was elected president of the Ladies Aid of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran church at Maple and Grant avenues. New officers include Mrs. G. F. Dreher as vice president, Mrs. J. Huberty as secretary, and Mrs. A. W. Poltrock as treasurer. Chancel guild names H Mortvedt president, J Picha secretary, D J Potts treasurer. Missionary society and Loyal circle reelected all officers.

G. J. Bergman Ladies Aid of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Corner Maple Grant Aves G. F. Dreher J. Huberty A. W. Poltrock Chancel Guild H. Mortvedt J. Picha D. J. Potts the Missionary Society and Loyal Circle

Births and a Theater Visit Highlight Local Notices

Hello World to Karen DeRoss born February 4 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Lawrence John Rubeck born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Edward M. Rubeck of Sherman Avenue. Laurence Brett Beadle born February 5 to Mr and Mrs Julius Beadle. Robert John Harazin Jr born February 6 to Mr and Mrs Robert Harazin of Southview Avenue. Charles Raymond Strader born February 6 to Mr and Mrs Charles Strader of Monroe Street. A baby boy born February 14 to Mr and Mrs William Asninall of Lincoln Avenue Brookfield. Several local couples attend Kiss Me Kate at Shubert Theater Saturday evening.

Kenneth W. DeRoss Karen Marie DeRoss MacNeal Memorial Hospital Edward M. Rubeck Sherman Ave Lawrence John Rubeck Julius Beadle We Grand Bird Laurence Brett Beadle Robert 3. Harazin Southview’ Ave Robert John” Harazin Jr Charles R. Strader Monroe Sve Charles Raymond Stracer Mev Wiliam Asninall Lincoln Ave Brookfield John Doger Earl Klemme Ralph Irons Kiss Me Kate Shubert Theater

Annual lunch and fashion show by William T Gross Post

The auxiliary of William T Gross Post 9% holds its third annual lunch and fashion show at Candlelight Lounge on March 8. Reservations selling fast. call Mrs Beattie or Mrs Petke for reservations. Gala fashions directed by Miss Jule Restechil and Mr Ruby of LaGrange. Luncheon by Fashion Show chairwoman Mrs Charlotte Beattie. News notes volunteers and hostesses from the auxiliary active in hospital service.

William. T. Gross Beattie Brook Petke Jule Restechil Ruby LaGrange Charlotte Beattie Geraldine Swanson William T. Gross Fraternity Hall Mvst Brown Valentine Rye Hon- Stefanski Ruth Kitty Breswn Warnke Dom Sno Evelyn Mina Dane Volunteep Hines Hees Ajl

Baby Shower Held For Mrs. John Robb at Motrose Park

A baby shower for Mrs. John Robb was held January 29 at Motrose Park, with about 30 guests at the home of Mrs. Bernarh Decker on Jefferson Ave. Guests enjoyed gifts and a buffet supper. The baby girl, named Sharon, arrived at MacNeal Memorial Hospital, joining sisters Pamela and Janet.

John Robb Motrose Park Bernarh Decker Jefferson Ave Jane MacNeal Memorial Hospital Sharon Pamela Janet

West Suburban Republican club luncheon in LaGrange

West Suburban Republican Women’s club members and guests will attend a 1 o’clock luncheon on Thursday February 23 at Emmanuel Episcopal church parish house LaGrange. Mrs Charles F Petersen of Western Springs leads arrangements and Mrs Edwin A Jacdine is senior director and program chair. Four candidates seeking Republican nominations in the April 11 primary will be introduced by Mrs Jaeline including William E McVey Chicago Heights Arthur W Sprague LaGrange Grenville Beardsley Chicago and Malachy J Coghlan Chicago.

Republican ‘Women’s Club Emmanuel Episcopal Jaeline William E. McVey Chicago Heights Arthur W. Sprague LaGrange General Assembly Grenville Beardsley Chicago Malachy J. Coghlan

Honest report to be discussed at Lyons Township GOP meeting

A member of the Speakers' Bureau of the Chi cao Junior Chamber of Commerce will discuss an Honest report at the Lyons Township women’s GOP neighborhood meeting. The gathering is Monday Feb 27 at 1 30 p.m at Mrs William Schroeder’s Willow Springs Road home in Willow Springs with Mrs Thomas Sentry as assistant hostess. The previous week’s meeting at Mrs C H Thomas’s home covered a national Republican policy makers statement. A March 6 meeting at Mrs Henry Wiersema’s 4701 Central Ave Western Springs will review Illinois Senate candidate records and qualifications. Mr and Mrs Howard Gresh attended an outdoor sport show at Navy Pier last Sunday.

Chicao’ Junior Chamber'of Commerce Lyons Township GOP William Schroeder Willow. Springs Rd Willow ‘Springs Thomas ‘Sen‘ton C. H. Thomas Henry “Wiersema Central Ave Western Springs Illinois U.S. Senate

Cook County club to introduce new and sustaining members

The sheriff of Cook County and other county candidates will be presented by Mrs Jaehne. New members who joined in January will be introduced by Mrs Frank E Kacena, La Grange Park, active membership chairman. Sustaining members newly enrolled will be introduced by Mrs A M Candy of LaGrange.

Cook Cook County Jaehne Frank E. Kacena la Grance Park A. M. Candy LaGrange

La Salle Hotel Exhibit Highlighted by Cercle Letea Club

January 31 event saw John Michael and eight members including Carl Firley Tom Stolfa Dick Miller Gordon Goodman and Alice Pish view the exhibit at the La Salle hotel as part of Cercle Letea activities.

la Salle’ Hotel Cerclé Letea Tete Club Iohn Michael Carl Firley Tom Stolfa Dick “Miller Gorden Goodman Alice ‘Pish

Paris Evening Sundaes Feature Members

A fragment notes members topping off the evening with American style sundaes. The clipped text suggests a social or club event in Paris, highlighting a dessert moment as a mood setter for the gathering.

Paris

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Aeney Veverka Aftor Alan Straad Janet Kruse Bobby Jones Carol Barbara Ollywood Friendship Club June Kerind Rita Saider Hostil Dre Marie Gay Jean Amond-Kristufcks of Roscoe Lincoln Terk G. R. Franzese McCorwe Hbors John Michael G. J. Koehler Rose‘ave Daubheir Suzanne Elizabeth Alendar St. Mary’s Ide al- Rosary Sodality Halliday GAN Scribblers Tea Mrs Ed’ Busch Mr. Busch Cincinnati, Ohio L. Hladek Mabel Oxden Ave Albuquerque N. M Andrew Nichols du Bois Billings Memorial Hospital Earl Schultz Wesley Memorial Hospital Josephine Lubrano du Bois Bivd Broughs Herberts Mr. Herbert J. J. Pranek Sizma Alpha Sorority John Staren Ee de LA Grange ‘Lumber ‘Co Emmanuel Kishel's Music House W. Burlittcten Avenue LA Grange Eall Green Ars Ba Eriers Ieee Pag Denier Howard Gresh Navy Pier Alex Shoe Grand Blvd Brookfield,thl Suburban Income Tax Service Rupert C. Spohr and Company la Grange State Bank South LA Grange Road
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