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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1951

Page

8

Bake sale planned by Congress Park church group

The Womans Society of Christian Service at Congress Park church plans a bake sale Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kubricht's. Mrs. A Kolar chairs the committee. Also noted: local social updates include Gertrude Zweigel returning home from a two week stay at March Convalescent home, and various residents attending events in Indianapolis and Chicago.

Womans Society of Chris‘tian Congress Park Kubricht’s A. Kolar Gertrude Zweigel March Convalescent Home C. A. Moore Chicago Home Missionary Society Congress Park Church R. A. W. Beuchl River Forest Washington Bird Methodist Church of Oak Park

Army and Air Force enlistment policies announced

Kras announces air force enlistments on a weekly quota of 10 with waiting list. four year terms for air force. Army enlistments available immediately with terms from 21 months to six years. Eligible ages 19 to 25 for the 21 month enlistment. Vacancies in Signal, Medical, Finance, Chemical, Transport, Military Police, Supply and others. Recruiting station at 2242 South Cicero Ave Cicero or Townhall 38-6413 for details.

Sfc Stanley J. Kras Army Air Force Cicero Ave Cicero Airforce U.S. Army Signal Corp Medical Corp Finance Department Chemical Corp Transportation Corp Military Police Supply Department

Congress Park school week covered by PTA film and games

The Congress Park PTA funded a showing of The Northwest with Mr Eggerstead filming in the Northwest and Canada. Highlights included ski action and Calgary Stampede color scenery. A Red Cross First Aid class for teachers began February 7, 1951, at Cossitt school. Congress Park lost both Seventh Ave basketball games, lightweight 17 14 and heavyweight 28 21, to Seventh Ave. Susan Davis.

Congress Park Grammar School PTA Congress Park Eggerstead Canada Northwest Calgary Alberta Red Cross Cossitt School Seventh Ave Susan Davis

Gary Dreher Hosts Valentine Party at 4003 Madison

Gary Dreher hosted a Valentine party on February 12 at 4003 Madison Avenue. Attendees included Terryco and Sherry Lindberg, Leslie Deeher, Linda and Craig et aan John and Rita Dreher, Pat, Karen and Dougie Lindberg. Valentine cake and ice cream were served and games were played. David Oldfield was absent due to illness.

Gary Dreher Madison Ave Mandy Terryco Sherry Lindberg Leslie Deeher Linda Craig John Rita Dreher Pat Karen Dougie Lindberg Gary David Oldfield

Hotpoint completes major defense bonds payroll campaign

Hotpoint Inc reports 91 percent of workers subscribed to regular defense bond purchases before a three and a half day drive. One thousand salaried staff served as solicitors, yet payroll deduction uptake was under 9 percent. President James J. Nance, of Natl Industrial Advisory Committee on Defense Bonds, says the effort will spur similar programs nationwide.

U. S. Treasury Defense Hotpoint Inc Hotpoint James J. Nance National Industrial Advisory Committee On Defense Bonds U.S. Treasury Holpoint

Dudas Honored on 49th Wedding Anniversary Fete

Joseph B Duda and spouse observed their 49th wedding anniversary on February 3 with a surprise party. Family members from Chicago Lake Villa Cicero Berwyn and other homes attended bringing baskets of food. The couple look forward to a 50th anniversary celebration next year with family.

Joseph B. Duda Maple Ave Duda Vleek Robert Chicago O. Pospisil Lake Villa Cicero Berwyn Otto

Woman's Society program at Brookfield Methodist Church

The next meeting of the Brookfield Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held February 28 at 1 p.m. The Western District caravan group of district officers will present the program with Deane Stein as soloist. Zuth Circle chaired by Mrs. Hale Shortt will serve a dessert luncheon.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Brookfield Methodist Church Carivan Deane Stein Zuth Hale Shortt

Lenten Devotional at Brookfield Methodist Church

Lenten devotionals at Brookfield Methodist Church on February 28 at 7:30 pm led by Rev. Rogers. The meditations focus on Pray for Others with music by Loretta Blaser Petersen and Jonelu Speta on the organ. Patronize our advertisers.

Brookfield Rogers Loretta Blaser Petersen Jornelu Speta

Election and Book Review Feature Meeting of Friends of Library

Despite ice and sleet reducing turnout, participants found value in the Friends of the Library meeting. Betty Morrison offered an inspiring review of The Seven Miracles of Gubbie by R L Bruckberger, translated by Gerald Lauck, with Mildred Cutberth briefly introducing new titles and a book table promoting Lenten reading.

Friends of the Library Betty Morrison Gubbie Ro T L. Bruckberger Gerald Lauck Chris F. Wetzel Mildred Cutberth Brookfield Public Library Mra. M. PF Lilljander

Election officers take seats for new fiscal year

The president Mee William Helly Congress Park and vice president Mrs. J. J. Poer of Brot were seated at the meeting to begin the fiscal year MIX, Af. They assume their offices following the session.

William Helly Congress — Park Eiy J. J. Poer Brot

Newcomers Organize Canasta Club in Brookfield

A Brookfield Newcomers group organized a canasta club at Mrs. rank V. 4240 DuBois Blvd yesterday afternoon. The next meeting features a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Diedrich at 4 PM, with coffee at 12:30 PM on February 1.

Brookfield Newcomers Club Mra Rank V DuBois Blvd John Diedrich Penn Wave

Troop 22 Scouts Plan Paper Drive February 24

Troop 22 Boy Scouts sponsor a paper drive asking neighbors to tie paper in bundles and place on the curb for pickup Saturday February 24. The drive will continue through the day as collectors gather donations.

Boy Scouts Troop 22

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