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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

2

Local Wedding Attendees and Autograph Moment Reported

Miss June Giermannn and Bob Pump attended Irene Major and Al fred Kameta's wedding and reception on Saturday Feb 15. Ann Pavlicek danced at the Walnut Room of the Bis marck hotel on Monday Jan 20. She met Diane Lynn pianist of stage and screen and obtained an autograph.

June Giermannn Elm Ave Bob Pump LaGrange Park Irene’ Major Alfred Kameta Ann Pavlicek Oak Ave Bismarck Hotel Diane Lynn

Valentine Fe at the school and party notes

A fragmentary local column records a February birthday celebration at a Blanchan area school, with family guests and cake. It mentions residents W. Metz and John Sti, and a large group gathering for a 10th birthday, plus a parade of relatives and friends. The item also notes funeral attendance in Iowa and a separate birthday observance for Marie Kelber.

Winter Festival of Music at Chicago School Auditorium

Nine week visit due to a car accident. Mrs. E Ursini Mrs Dorothy Dinkle and Mr and Mrs Charles Foral attended the Winter Festival of Music at the Chicago Schort high school auditorium music center. Mrs BR Price received word from Mrs Frank Hunt of Toledo Ill that they are getting along nicely and planning to build their home soon.

E. Ursini Dorothy Dinkle Charles Foral BR. Price Grand Blvd Frank Hunt Toledo, Ill Brookfield Fransville

Move to Close Corral Sale

Lyons Township Youth Organization members met at the Corral to ratify the board's purchase option and to complete title acquisition. The charter becomes perpetual and by‑laws clarify charitable and educational purposes. The annual meeting is set for March 7 at 7 30 p m with election races for president and other officers and a student board slate announced.

Lyons Township Youth Organization, Inc Corral West Harris Avenue Jim Polivka Carral Red Cross Fund Drive Committee John Nothhelfer Polivka Kent Taylor Dave Allen Howie Storm Bill Watson Winnie Kase Nancy Nutt Midge Reiger Carol Rumier Deve Swain Jim Hoffman Jack Fitzgerald Tom Ash Bob Messner John Radebauth Dottie Niece Betty Hanlin Jane Krummel Carol Babbitt Hugh Beath Gordon Dudley Pat Clarke Lorraine Redis Marty Beckman Jerry Dougan Carel Krueger Dona Simonson

Varney Applauds March of Dimes Drive Success

Varney pledges thanks to committee and donors as Brookfield March of Dimes efforts exceed the goal. The drive raised over $3,000, with $263.23 from 200 can collections and $59.54 from Fisher's drug store fish bowl, showing strong community support and ongoing contributions.

Brookfield March of Polio Foundation Varney Fisher's Drug Store Fisher’s

Women's Auxiliary Meeting Set for Feb 28 in Chicago

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Aux Plaines Branch of the Chicago Medical Society will meet at Mrs. Leonard S. Ceaser's home at 142 North Lovel Ave on Friday Feb 28 at 2 pm. A board meeting at 1 pm features Dr. Donald Miller orthopedic surgeon from Cook County Hospital speaking on modern foot problems with motion pictures. Tea will follow. Reservations to Mrs. Ceaser or Mrs. Westland.

Aux Plaines Chicago Medical Society Leonard S. Ceaser North Lovel Ave Chicago Donald Miller Cook County Hospital Columbus E. W. Westland Village

Patrons' Council To Hear Professors Symposium Topic

Riverside Brookfield Patrons council meeting on Tuesday evening February 25 will debate choosing a college large university or small college. Professors Glenn Mills Northwestern University and Guy Oliver North Central College prepare material for a symposium by five students from each school. LaRue Thompson RB faculty moderator. refreshments and social hour follow.

Riverside - Brookfield Glenn Mills Northwastern University Guy Oliver North Central College LaRue: Thompson R-B

Denison Chicago Alumni Banquet Set for Monday

The Chicago alumni association of Denison university will hold its annual banquet Monday evening February 24 at the Walnut room in the Bismark hotel downtown Chicago. Featured speaker will be Dr. Kenneth J. Brown president of Denison University in Granville Ohio.

Denison Chicago Chicago Alumni Association of Denison University Walnut Bismark Chicago Kenneth J. Brown University Granville

Local social notes and greetings from Blanchan to Congress Park

Mrs. Floyd Baker of Blanchan avenue is ill and wished a speedy recovery. Clara Oliveri of Gary is a house guest of Henry Ginocchio. Ben Grunnet moved to 38 24 Cleveland avenue. Louis Neuman of Salem Oregon is a guest at James Mackay’s home. Henry Garner Jr and Mrs S Meller were dinner guests of Henry Garner Sr of Western Springs. William Cusac attended the Associated Equipment Dealers of America convention at Edgewater Beach hotel. Mrs. Robb of Lyons, Illinois, mother of Mrs. Natasha von Blanchan is very ill. Fred Kaiser and wife welcomed a baby girl Diana Carole born Feb 13 in a Chicago hospital. Joyce Garner celebrated her 7th birthday with friends and treats. The Garners will host dinner in honor of Joyce’s birthday. Mrs. Strawley and daughter sold their Madison Avenue home and move to Glendale, California, living in a trailer temporarily. Arthur Strawley has moved to Glenview and works as a mechanic. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lane and family from Victoria, British Columbia, visited Mrs. Coyne and left for home after touring across the U.S. Mrs. Lawrence Gross entertained friends in honor of Mrs. A. M. Shaleen’s departure. List includes numerous neighbors and relatives. The 85th wedding anniversary of 9544 Congress Park Avenue was celebrated.

Joyce Garner Hach Garner Henry Garner Srx

American Legion Auxiliary Schedule Meeting and Flag Dedication

The American Legion auxiliary will hold its next meeting Tuesday evening February 25 at 8 p.m. Juniors will take over the senior meeting and a miscellaneous walk is planned. Members should bring a small contribution not exceeding 50 cents. New flags, purchased for the post and unit, will be dedicated at the meeting. The February board meeting was held at Mrs Christine Groess home with Lillian Huberty and Therese Hawley acting as hostesses.

American ‘Legion’ Auxiliary Christine Groess Lillian Huberty Therese Hawley

Prokupek Baby Born at Wesley Memorial Chicago

Mr and Mrs Stanley Prokupek Jr welcome a son named Stanley Scott born January 2 at Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago. The infant weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Mrs Prokupek is Elinor B Stack, formerly.

Stanley Prokupek Jr Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago Stanley Scott Prokupek Elinor B. Stack

Mock Wedding Surprise Greeted Steimers at Sieloff Home

Last Saturday evening a family gathering turn into a mock wedding when Violet Sieloff phoned her parents to rush over after a blown fuse. Mr. and Mrs. Steimer plus Dolly arrived as the lights came on and their children and spouses appeared to celebrate 35 years of marriage with a gift and buffet.

Violet Sieloff Mrs. Steimer Dolly Sieloff William Steimer Clarence Sieloff Buddy William Utermark Jean Bill Steimer Billie Richie Robert Steimer

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Choge Svoboda Koda Blanchan DePasse W. Metz John George Donald Ohn DePasse Sonry Willey Riverside Onal Riverside S. Isabelle Jackson Kilein Ion, Towa Hines Hospital Littlede Allian Chejlata Maple Ave F. Krejcik Emil Kenneth Ee Krejcik Sun Ars Estee Mn Seikae Aple Teron Yule Arthington St. Chi Jackson Lin Gon Melvin St. Louis Shrove Clinton, Lown Ater Ione Taylor Portia Manor Bridge Club We. L. Garrison Harrison Ave Bowling Green Spencer Gail H. Beebe Spencer Corsetier E. Harris John Carlson Elmore Bob Williams Minneapolis Fdgewater Beach Hotel C . A. Kenneth Trader Henrietta Cicero Berwyn North Riverside Miss Williams Rade Henry Faulke Arthur Berwyn Hospital Tom Ocasek Columbus, Ohio A. J. John Forest Ave Mmes. N. Ehlert J. Picha C. Janda 4. Corleto Ed. Lavin American Legion Madison Athletic Club Anna Fuschek Downers Grove Fidelity Club The Vlf.w. Is Rosa Avalone Heft Son Don “Avalone Sanganash Ill Joseph Corleto Renee Bobbie Kelber Vernon Mmes. Fay Kendahl N. Ehlert M. Corleto 6Th District Board Auxliary American Legion Hazel Wilson BF. Kitching Marie Kelber ENGNG Ginger Rogers David Niven Keenan Wynn KI Morgan Hin Miracle Robert Young Barbara Hale In Yyear LA Grange Tom Conway Martha O'Driscoll i Criminal Court Ted Donaldson i Rusty van Johnson John C. Brough D. Jones Plainfield Theodore Western Springs Little Theatre Corral Sale Slip Cover CO Burlington Women's Auxiliary of Medical Society Floyd ‘Baker Blanchan Ave Clara, Oliveri Gary Henry Ginocchio Ben Grunnet Cleveland Ave Louis Neuman Salem, ‘Ore James MacKay Henry Garner Jr S. Meller Henry Garner Sr William Cusac Associated Equipment Dealers of America Edgewater Beach William Robb Lyons Albert Notash von Blanchan Fred Kaiser Diane Carole Freddie Clarence Lane Victoria British Columbia Franklin Coyne DuBois Blvd Mr. Lane Coyne U. S Los Angeles Texas Birmingham Alabama Lane Lawrence Gross A. M. Shaleen Sarah Oldfield William Oldfield John McMillan Busch Millie Anders Harry Skowbo Louis Marks Eugene Kubricht Bert Radebaugh Sydney Nightengale Selma’ "Magnuson Congress Park Avenue Anni Hazel Bliss Lilly South Marion St Oak Park AVON MATS Civeus Citisen W. ‘Harris Kubricht York Home Appliances West Burlington Ave
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