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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
In a school drive on January 24, 54 girls led by Nesbitt will canvas all classrooms for donations. Sunglasses of the Have a Heart group will collect at 8 30 am, placing coins into bags and tallying totals to reach about $221. Students and advertisers plan posters to boost the fundraiser.
A committee urges registrations from vocational schools colleges and universities to describe educational offerings and occupations. A trial run with about 50 people shows the card questionnaire will help youth. Cards can be returned at meetings or mailed via an envelope provided. The effort cites prior local programs and seeks broad participation from schools libraries and civic organizations.
Spring semester registration at the University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate division at Navy Pier starts Thursday Feb 7 and runs through Feb 9 with classes beginning Feb 11 in liberal arts commerce engineering and physical education. Over 3100 enrollments are expected. January graduates from Chicago and Suburban high schools are urged to apply promptly to simplify registration.
Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett released a concise synopsis of the Illinois Soldier Voting Act detailing absentee ballot procedures for armed services members. The guide covers deadlines for primary April 8 and general November 4 elections, with civilian absentee rules for non service members. Applications open December 31, 1951 under the Soldier Voting Act and March 10 for civilians, with April 3 deadlines before elections and ballots returned by election day.
Slice celery into manageable sticks and fill with creamy cheese mixed with pimento green pepper chopped nuts or olives. This simple hors d oeuvre blends crisp stalks with a savory stuffing for a quick appetizer.
Seven locals were treated at Hinsdale for fractures and other injuries from recent accidents. A 14 month old Aaron Holley of LaGrange was stomach pumped after kerosene ingestion and recovered quickly. Benjamin Mary of Brookfield fractured his left elbow. Barbara Heinen of LaGrange Park slipped and was hospitalized. Frank Uher of Brookfield fractured his right ankle and was hospitalized.
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