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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
2
Fragmentary locals brief lists residents and addresses, names and events. The garbled OCR mentions Brookfield residents including Mrs Ancus Redd Ada Metuueios Het Tae and Winifred Caay among others, with scattered clues to visits, attacks, holidays, and social mentions.
The executive board of the Brook Meld Newcomers club met at the home of Mrs. Virginia Little to discuss activities and plans. Members debated event details and agreed to specific roles, aiming to hold the next meeting January 19 and finalize arrangements.
Health nurse Miss Pekor discusses weekly radio broadcasts on health topics. Topics include preventive care and common community health issues, with emphasis on practical guidance for households and families.
Christian Service Grounds prepares a program for January 28 with activities announced by local organizers. The event aims to engage families and volunteers in community service projects and outreach efforts in the town.
Mr and Mrs William Allen traveled to Princeton Indiana last week to visit four relatives and friends Their stay coincided with a community gathering at J A Bishops home where a dessert luncheon accompanied by a delayed Christmas gift exchange was held The Bishop Hocken and Allen families attended and enjoyed the holiday event with weather discussions and local cheer
A Mest Of Woman's Club outlines a varied program for the upcoming meeting. Details mention projects and activities planned to engage members and guests.
A Park Woman's Club gathering announced a 2 o'clock meeting in Congress Park. The program features a guest speaker from the National Female Paralysis charity. Mrs. chairman of the 6th department will lead the committee and introduce the host.
West Cook Council of the Girl Scouts reports Troop 16 Brookfield eighth graders elect new officers. Leaders are Jean Cortesi Jean Karnik and Nancy Matiousek. Treasurers Jackie Bennett Phyllis Micada Rose Marie Coniglio. New scribe Sharon Cahill. Discussed future activities and badge work. Some girls ready for first class badges and work to catch up. Community service badges include bottle donation to the school for a fair. Troop 17 will broadcast Jan. 16 on LaGrange station 1200 about Scouting and the polio drive. Troop 50 held a Christmas party during the Jan. 6 meeting.
Riverside Junior High PTA schedules psychologist Lloyd Meadow to address parental concerns on child development. Heidetann presides with Mr and Mrs Milton Darlington handling refreshments in the new cafeteria. parking available via Akenside or Woodside.
The La Grange State Bank at 14 S LaGrange Rd offers early and late deposits with a vestibule open from 7 AM to 9 PM for convenience. Customers can use deposit slips and night depository envelopes to have deposits credited on the next banking day.
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