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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

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Local Brookfield Public Notice for March 4

Public office at Brookfield issues notice in March matter. Advertises subscription rates and local business locations Kravees Dry Goods Store 101 Congress Park and 111 W Harris. Readers urged to respond by deadlines and visit Prairie Ave address for service.

Eee Ophureday Beooxfield O. Ley Publiaking Company Gaceen Prairie Eld Kravee Congress Park W. Harris

Nomination petitions circulated for W. Sprague candidate

Petition circulation targets W. Sprague of 345 S Spring as candidate for nomination from the State sub Senatorial district on the Republican ticket. Sprague, a Chi attorney, is a former representative from the district. Three representatives will be elected in the primaries next spring. Incumbents are Mrs T Van der Vries of Winconsin Vernon Reich of Forest and Em McGrath of Brookfield. Van der Vries intends to seek reelection for a ninth term fighting for two years.

R W. Sprague Ablican Sprague Chi Ted Ce -T. van der Vries Win Vernon Reich Forest Em McGrath Brookfield Socrat van der Vries

Startsense Coca Steel to add plant space in Chicago expansion

The Coca Steel Products corporation will start construction this week on a 50 000 square foot rear addition to Plant No Lo at 5701 West 26th Street in Chicago. Ned A. Ochiltree, president, said the goal is to provide warehouse space for building products produced in off season months to stabilize employment. The move follows steady output despite wider industry layoffs and will enable more manufacturing of monumental building windows and steel joists, with 28 district offices and 14 plants nationwide in the expansion program.

Coca Steel Products, Corporation West 26Th St Chicago Ned A. Ochiltree Céco E.O. Walker Blackstone P. E. Newey Waiola F. L. Goodwill N. Spring G. A. MccAlroy S. Spring Peterson Jackson W. QO. Richards S. Madison Gr. White Ochiltree Ceco Birm

Exhibit Compares Old and New School Textbooks in Indiana

Springfield Indiana exhibit at the Clingis State library contrasts colonial era books with modern children’s reading material. Horn books battledores and miniature works are described along with their materials and designs. Histories note the shift from sad tales to lighthearted, humorous stories in children’s literature.

Springfield Clingis State Library Edward J. Barrett Barrett Tom Thumb Cock Robin

Entertain New Year's at a Chicago family reunion

Mr and Mrs James Shaitka of Chicago entertained relatives and friends on New Year s at a family reunion. Present were Mrs Frank Shaitka and others including Mr and Mrs Ben Zilka LeGrange Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith LeGrange Mr and Mrs Arthur Kroeger and son Mr and Mrs Frank Zilka LeGrange Mr and Mrs Edward Burk and children North Riverside Mr and Mrs George Novak and son Cicero Mr Rudolph Schenk New York. James Shaitka is Frank s brother.

James Shaitka Chicago Frank Shaitka Ben Zilka Kenneath Smith LeGrange Arthur Kroeger Frank Zilka LaGrange Edward Burk North Riverside George Novak Cicero Rudolph Schenk New York Frank Zilka

Mild Winter Prospect Noted As Birds Stay Near Park

A brief bird watch notes that two purple grackles have been feeding at the bird cafeteria in the 300 block on S Park. Grackles typically depart this area after November 1, while a junco with sparrows and starlings was seen in the past week. Juncos are mentioned as leaving the north area.

S. Park

Western Springs Couple Engaged in Local Notice

Western Springs couple Mrs. C I Hough of 3947 Mauson Ave announces the engagement of their daughter Carol Kay Hough to Merrick son of Dr and Mrs Merrick of 1937 Walsh, Western Springs. Wedding date to be set.

Tomaska Presents Accordion and Piano Hour at Brookfield

Tomaska, a longtime US Navy bands member and pianist, hosts an accordion and piano session at his Brookfield residence 3182 Blvd. Grand Blyd. Delisted by Andy Rizzo of Card.fame in-theory arranging position, William Cording is noted as a prolific artist. The event runs daily from 3 to 8 50 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m.

Tomaska Us.c Midays

Hives Church of Christ Scientist on Caesar and Catherine Avenues

A fragment notes the Church of Christ Scientist location on Caesar and Catherine avenues. The brief item references the hives context but provides no additional events or details.

Christian Science Hives'Church of Christ Caesar and Catherine

Christ mas Visit and Radio Outlook Noted

Phyllis Shuey spent Christmas with her parents the Wm A Shueys and works in St Louis. Bill Shuey Jr traveled to St Louis for a New Year’s dance after the holiday. The Christian Science Monitor airs views with Erwin D Canham every Tuesday at 8 30 PM across 64 ABC stations including WLS Chicago. Listen for unbiased world affairs coverage.

Phyllis Shuey Wm.a. Shueys St. Louis Bill Shuey Jr Christian Science Monitor Erwin D. Canham American Broadcasting Company WLS Chicago

Weather clue hints at mild winter in LaGrange region

The excerpt notes a late October to mid November period with frequent country winds in LaGrange and nearby areas. The pattern suggests potential for a milder winter ahead, with the observed conditions serving as an informal indicator.

LaGrange

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