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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1950

Page

3

Local high schools face schedule shifts amid sports and awards

Amid Rogue River standings, York and Hinsdale contend as Grange notes last Friday game loss. Dimes Campaign totals reach 356 with Maine and Glenbard high marks. Honors include DAR award for Connie Rogers and open house for engineering fields at the university, with student recognition and a junior senior ceremony planned.

Maine Piowners Grove la Glenbard York Riverot

Bulldogs Triumph Over Lyons Lions. Bullpups Fall

RB Bulldogs surged to a 68 47 victory over Lyons LT to seize first in the West Suburban Conference as Toas and Radios led with scoring bursts. Lyons struggled with defense and free throws while RB built a strong start and maintained the advantage through the final period despite late threats.

R-B Bulldogs York Downers Grove Toas Frensen Lions Jerry Radios Hinsdale

Former R B Grad Abbreviated Yet Active in Engineering Field

Fragmentary OCR notes mention former R B graduate active in engineering, discussing demand for different engineering types and a parade exhibit. Other lines reference chemical, mechanical, metallurgical, electrical, ceramic, agricultural, and aeronautic departments with assorted misread terms.

Edi SOE Ocher Aptie

Beceus Club Initiates R B Freshmen Girls

Freshmen girls named to Beceus Club during a January 28 ceremony. Jans Wagner administered the oath of office as Denna joined as a Beceus member. The event featured Janice as a centerpiece at the banquet table.

R-B Beceus Club Dackie Wagner Wrest Aniasete Janice Pee Etter Denna

Varsity Grapplers Dominate Hinsdale Night Meet

The R B varsity wrestling team opened the season with a decisive 27-10 win over Hinsdale in the gym crowd-pleasing home meet. Jack Brennen and Jack Kracke led with decisive wins, and Nell, Frank, Cochrane, and others added victories as George Matook had near pins before a decision.

R-B Varsit R-Bo Eaniurs Hinsdale Jerry Kracke Vos Non Jack Brennen Jack Kracke Jack Harv Opporeyr George Matook Iss Abe Ea Nell Frank A Tba Beth Cochrane Chase mS _ George Savane

Riverside Brooks Honor Society Initiation Feb 28

Riverside Brooks school chapter of a National Honor Society holds an initiation service in assembly on February 28. Carol Seibert earns scholarship recognition, Harriet Beaudoin leads in leadership, Barbara Milder is praised for character, Judy Hoffman for service, under sponsor Miss Mabel Bare.

Mable Abelard Seibert Dudy Riverside- Brooks Carol Seibert Harriet Beaudoin Barbara Milder Judy Hoffman Mabel Bare

American Legion Cage Standings Feb 12 1950

In a rough leg of the American Legion standings Vryde and Verstrom led refiners with high scoring for Lyons and Lyons. Wright of the Roof scored in the second game as Mel Maese and Paopsn contributed points. Lyons held third place as Woe and Nej trailed, with Mer-Naj and Lyons noted in standings.

Wright Vryde Ned Cole Tlenaong Verstrom Maese Owas Weeter Lyons

All-Stars Defeat KC Basketball Team in Final Showdown

An unclear report notes KC basketball teams faced the All-Stars last Wednesday with a disputed score. After a tie was discovered, teams replayed to settle the result. The victor claimed superiority heading into finals, with top teams vying for the ultimate title.

All-Stars Tino KO Stars

Award Eagle Badges at Brookfield Honor Court

Two eagle badges were awarded at Brookfield Honor Court during a pot luck dinner Tuesday held at the authentic side Congregational Church. Edmund Macie Jewski and Glenn Taber received the honors in a ceremony conducted by local scout leaders.

Brookfield Esis Awanis Edmund Macie Jewski Gienn Taber Bree Berwyn George Hum Sheaten Svagh

Camera Club to Meet Monday at Hinsdale House

The West Suburban Camera Club schedules a meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the Hinsdale Community House. Shirley Schierhel, noted photographer and critic, will lead a discussion on photography and art, with invited guests from the Photographic Society of America.

Mare Ce Capek Uividis Cotlere Engis Ippako Cering R. Marchie DL Cal Publico Atsila Acces Shi Cuest Sprakee West Suburban Camera Club At & P.m Hinsdale

Blackstone the World's Foremost Magician At Erlanger Theater

Blackstone the World's Foremost Magician opens a two act matinee and evening show at the Erlanger Theatre Chicago Sunday February 19 with 30 scenes and 60 illusions. The performance features bio illusions and a company of four assistant magicians with orchestral and scenic work. Highlights include Find the Lady The Doll's Dream Mutiny of Sepon The Moths in the Spider's Web and The Vanishing Burro.

Harry Blackstens Freanger Theatre Chicago Blackstone Hermmann the Great Keller Theuda Thursten Frlanger Theatre Sepor

Fred Wiche Exhibits Taxidermy at LTHS Counseling Lounge

Senior Fred Wiche displays taxidermy in the LTHS counseling lounge. He has sold mounted wildlife and lent a bird and fish collection to the school for the exhibit. The display also features ceramics from the school’s art department and a bulletin board with college scholarships civil service exams jobs and career suggestions.

LTHS Fred Wiche Imge Far’ Noves Aboaut College

Lion Matmen in Sectional Friday at Riverside Brookfield

The LTHS Lions won six of eleven matches in a 7 6 dual loss to Morton as Jim Tentlin pinned Cervenka and James and Nash won decisions. Leroy Saban and Chuck Pankow earned victories while Ohn Saban and Valeri clinched wins in a meet before the sectional round.

Max Armer Lion Ado Tank LTHS Peters Morton Leroy Saban Misna pas—_Schwernberg Narvatil Chuck Pankow Broderick Morton Jim Pankow Instead Marion Ohn Saban Woeniecka Heavyvweicht Valeri Dave Forgan

Cubs Clinch Crown and Face York Friday

West Suburban league leaders the Cubs rout R-B Bulls 39 to 21 at Riverside to clinch the title. York visit Friday for a key matchup as Heiss and Schricker lead York’s scoring in a closely watched collision.

Cubs York Cubs York Reirers Schrieker Mahood Eckelman Glick Jack Reiners Jim Tracas Bill MacDonald Chester Baker Don Bissell Leon McRae Baker

Map Plans for Grade School Cage Tourney

Plans for the annual grade school basketball tournament were outlined by the Grade School Coaches association. Sponsored by the Lyons Township High School L club and the LaGrange Recreation commission, the event runs March 1 2 3 at LTHS gym with heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Coaches and schools include Charles Siebel Oak School Hans Hanson Congress Park Robert Rush Cossitt School Richard Martin Seventh Ave Steve Steimack McClure School Father Kelly St Francis Xavier A H Miller St Johns Lutheran H C Brown Mason ic Home C W Cassell LaGrange Recreation director.

L” Club Lyons Township LaGrange Recreation Commission

Scout Troops of 88 Observes Anniversary

Scout Troops of 88 observed the anniversary of Boy Scout week at Lincoln School 88 in Sokal hall Lyons on Monday February 6. Mothers of Boy Scouts prepared food. Neighborhood Commissioner Henry Pesch presented the 1950 charters.

Cub Scouts of Lincoln School Sokal Hall Lyons Boy Scouts Neighborhoood Henryy Pesch Clarence Ubliche Coreen Dantes Vance Rogers Herman Armand Mlaude Stebbings Jehy Reese The Lincoln Pta

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