Steere family on leave and local notices blend
Mr and Mrs L V Steere of 4222 Blanchan Ave await their son Captain Lowell B Steere on a 30 day leave. He has worked in London and Margate and plans to settle in Columbus Ohio after leave. Mrs Steere is Mary Anfi Makarich of Brookfield. Nearby moves include Henry Melton taking up farming in Murphysville AL and Mrs Melton formerly Orame Plumley. The item also notes social visits and illnesses among local residents including Elizabeth Randall, Miss Dixie Daymont and others, plus travels and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Steere
Blanchan Ave
Lowell B. Steere
Captain Steere
Sunnyside
London
Margate
England
Columbus
Ohio
Steere
Mary Anfi Makarich
Brookfield
Henry Melton
Murphysville, AL
Melton
Orame Plumley
Hawaiian Talk Given At VFW Valentine Fete
The VFW Auxiliary held a Valentine party in their club rooms with games, refreshments, and exchanged valentines. Miss Clara Falout presented colored Hawaii slides from her trip. Mrs. Ann Kovanie and Miss Florence Muky organized the event with Miss Florence Muky assisting. Mrs. Edna Burgess conducted her annual inspection at the last meeting. The Swiss steak supper committee thanked members and friends for support of the Feb 11 affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEW
Hawaii
Clara Falout
Hawaiian Islands
Ann Kovanie
Florence Muky
Edna Burgess
Fourth District
War demands halt blue glass production at major firm
Cobalt, a key ingredient for blue glass, becomes crucial wartime material, prompting a leading glass company to suspend the manufacture of blue polished plate glass and blue Vitrolite for the duration.
Brook Park Fifth Graders Tour Chicago Board of Trade
Fifth grade students from Brook Park visited the Chicago Board of Trade building on February 9, 1954. They observed pits for wheat, corn, cotton, oats, rye, provisions, and soybeans, toured the 44 floor tower, and viewed Chicago from the top. Accompanying teachers included Mrs. Horak Kostka Nemec Barth and Brimmer with a list of student participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brook Park School
Board of Trade
Lois Barone
Chicago Board of Trade
R. Horak
E. Kostka
F. Nemec
D. Barth
M. Brimmer
Jeffrey Ball
David Barth
James Brady
Dennis Christ
Harold Draper
Wayne Giesel
Richard Griffin
Robert Hodges
Robert Horak
David Kingma
Bryan Kubczynski
Tommy Leonard
Arthur Metlicka
Ronald Mraz
James Neumann
John Neumann
Berzinski and Lowden Births Recorded in Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Edward F Berzinski of 8913 Southview Ave announce the birth of Denise Margo Berzinski born February 9 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Edward Lowden of 4017 Maple Ave announce the birth of David Robert Lowden born February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward.f. Berzinski
Southview Ave
Denise Margo Berzinski
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Robert Edward Lowden
Maple Ave
David Robert Lowden
GAA Initiation Tea and Bowling Standings at A B
The GAA Initiation tea was held Monday February 165 at 1 10 oclock in the cafeteria planning committee chairs are General Co chair Nan nette Bartels Carol Grants program Janet Eisazner initiation Pat Walker publicity Judy Tin tera Robbie McGill refresh ments Megs Guyer The new Wednesday bowling standings show team 5 in first with 8 wins teams 6 and 11 tied for second with 9 wins and team 9 in third with 8 wins Ten teams vie for state postal bowling February 10 with eligible players led by Gail Loess 135 Marie Janca 127 Janet Ryth 126 and others Nearly 100 teachers attended a basketball skills clinic for physical education teachers at New Trier High School with a tour of R B facilities and praise for the hosts Henry M Wriston quote appears at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannette Bartels
Carol Grants Program
Janet Eisazner
Pat Walker
Judy Tintera
Robbie McGill
Megs Guyer
Gail Loess
Marie Janca
Janet Ryth
Pat. Henry
Lynn Check
Carol Grant
Marcia Dow
Sally Damore
Dorothy Grove
Sally Jeschke
Dolores Worazek
Judy Mansager
Marybeth Sorensen
Beverly Fox
Sandy Schultz
Arlene Johnson
Arlene Musil
Radar Speed Check On Brookfield Highways Feb 9
Radar speed check conducted on Brookfield streets Ogden Avenue List Street Maple Avenue and Washington Avenue by Cook County Highway radar technician Anthony Barbing assisted by William Smitha and police chief Walter Griffin. Checks targeted automobiles and trucks in busy thoroughfares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Barbing
Cook County Highway Department
Brookfield
William Smitha
Walter Griffin
Ogden Avenue
List Street
Maple Avenue
Washington Avenue
Tooth Decay Most Common Health Challenge
Dental caries, the prevalent disease, affects 95 percent of people. Early prevention includes proper brushing, limiting sweets, early detection, fluoride, and parental teacher involvement to protect children’s teeth and future health.
Colleen Howell Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Brookfield Home
Colleen Howell marked her sixth birthday with a party at her Brookfield home on February 12. Guests included Rodger Kulma, Larry Lynn, Randy and Allan Ehiers, Mary Ann Schmid, Cora May Philips, Carolyn Morgan, Sally Garber, and Brad Bayro could not attend due to illness. Colleen received many gifts, with a 24 inch two wheeler as her favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Howell
Monroe Ave
Brookfield
Colleen
Rodger Kulma
Larry Lynn
Randy
Allan Ehiers
Mary Ann Schmid
Cora May Philips
Carolyn Morgan
Sally Garber
Brad Bayro
Lifelong dental health starts in childhood care
A good measure of lifelong dental health lies in the care teeth receive during childhood. Prevention is the key to sound and healthy teeth, shaping health outcomes across a person’s life.
Alpha Gamma Deltas Meet West Side Group
Publicity chairman Jeanne Heidler announces a West Side Alpha Gamma Delta meeting on Tuesday February 23 at Mrs M C Dickelman 845 Ernest Oak Park. Co hosts are Mrs C H Emig Elmwood Park and Mrs Mary Helen Berger Oak Park. All area Alpha Gamma Deltas invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Heidler
West Side
Alpha Gamma Deltas
M. C. Dickelman
Ernest
Oak Park
Mra
C. H. Emig
Elmwood Park
Mary Helen Berger
Alpha Gamma
Dill Pickle Tops as Favorite Snack Statistic
Statisticians report the average American adult consumes about four and a half pints of dill pickles yearly. The dill pickle is the top favorite among pickle varieties.
VJ Day Era Railcars Dominate Freight Fleet
Railroads still rely on a large stock of freight cars over 46 years old with low retirement rates, underscoring enduring use on American lines. Authorities note the cars serve long service lives, while modernization lags behind needs for newer equipment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milton Thompson
S. Sunnyside
John Carr
Elizabeth Randall
Randall
Congress Park School
Melvin Stanley
New Orleans
Nathan Caplan
Madison
Mack McGregor
Maynard McGregor
William Hudson
Arthur Robb
Congress Park
John Robb
Melrose Park
Ed Holt
Anna Stone
Devo
W. M. Walters
Arthur Ave
Los Angeles
Wilbur Ludington
M. B. Hart
Urbana
Dixie Daymont
I.U
VFW
Valentine Fete
Essential
Victor Herbert
Lyons Township High School
Carol Tomicki
Musette
Steve Croft
Maiden Ave
Sandor
Barbara Jackson
Westchester
Irma
LTHS
Clarence Dissinger
Brook Park
Henry M. Wriston
Thompson
Hodge Paden’s Drug. Store
Grand Boulevard
Toe Ehid
Youngstec
Opersten
Dill
Grand Blvd
Booth
Swanson’s
Melrose Ice Cream
Frankfuarters
Ludwig’s Country
The
Brookfield Mag
LeRoi Sox
STYLI
Fords
Ford
P.C.A
Heinz Brothers
Ford Theatre
WNBQ
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