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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
1
The new Lincoln school, opened recently, will be a gathering place next Sunday for inspection. The community, including eighth grade mothers and teacher Mrs Berkhagen, prepares plans for the annual downstate trip and graduation program. Community members share holiday updates from Brookfield to Korea and local family notices continue.
A branded ad lists Magnet collection at 1840 Maple Ave and Krazse's Dry Goods at 111 W Barren with subscription details and payment information. It references multiple local Brookfield locations and numbers, indicating advertising and subscription rates and address details for readers.
A January 11 1983 mishap near 41st Street and Edgewood Avenue involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car. Police identified A Bishop 17 of 4210 Brookfield as the operator. the parked auto belonged to Lally 65 of 420 Pine. The driver cited vision issues linked to stress.
A nine year old girl Patricia Pleticha of 9537 Con Park Blvd was injured by a dog on January 13 while with school companions. Police report details are limited but indicate the incident occurred near a public area and involved local authorities responding to the scene.
The R B grapplers edged Elgin 24 to 23 at the R B stadium on Jan 7. Key pins by Bob Nono at 95 and Len Straciski at 193 opened the Bulldog comeback, with later wins by Nell at 164 and Griffins at 175 securing the final tally. Elgin led 21 to 1% before Joe Neavak and others clinched decisive decisions to seal the victory.
A soloist will be featured at the West Suburban Symphony concert to be held at the First Congregational church piazza next Sunday. Mrs Harsid Peel will accompany on the organ. Patronize our advertisers.
Final plans are being formulated for the Young Republican Organization of Proviso Township Inc Victory Dance at the American Serbian Hall in Bellwood on Saturday evening January 24. Betty Sylen as dance chairman has appointed committee chairmen for promotion reception distribution cash books finances publicity and other duties. Music will be by Art Good and his Melody Larks. Dancing starts at 8 30 p m. Tickets available from members or at the door. Public invited.
Mrs H L Adams of 724 Homestead road will entertain a group of Art League members at a gathering.
The group will assemble party favors for the February 6 benefit. Guests include Mrs. J. A. Johnson and Mrs. R. W. Callender among others attending the event.
A message records the arrival of a new baby for Sgt James Zach Fach on January 18. It notes his wife, also listed as Sgt Zach, being in Okinawa and living with her parents in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mentions defense bonds.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Mrs Williay Hoskins Paul Miller Betty Johnson Le Grange and Mrs William Short. No clear event, action, or context is present to determine a full news item or notice.
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