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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
10
Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Harry Brincon of 208 Maple in the passing of Joséph T Ashurst. Emil Johnson of 1807 Park died Sunday January 15 at home. An old time Brookfield resident, he was predeceased by his wife Hannah Johnson.
Pfc Richard Barry departed for Craig Air Force Base in Alabama after a holiday leave with his parents at 3412 Vernon Ave Mr and Mrs Jaimes P Barry spent the weekend in St Louis and Clayton Mo attending the wedding of Miss Dwaris Sullivan formerly of Berwyn Mr and Mrs Russell Barry of Joliet Ill spent holidays with his parents in Brookfield and relatives in Forest Glen Ed Montgomery Coal Wa Grange 4343 Mr and Mrs Emil Krejcik and Arlene accompanied by Mrs Krej dik s brother Bob Chylava attended Sonja Henie Ice Follies Saturday afternoon
Spencer Corsets advertises individually designed style foundations, breast and maternity supports with doctors prescriptions. Gail H Beebe, registered Spencer Corsetier, is listed with contact numbers.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Rayner of 8682 Morton hosted her brother Myer Kurowski from Milwaukee over the weekend. Mr and Mrs George Heinicke of 3516 Farrison entertained her nephew and wife Kenneth and his Chicago wife. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Antoinette Blaser of 3528 Blanchan for her anniversary on Wednesday Jan 18. Sunday dinner guests at Arthur Olson’s 3119 Elm Ave were Ed Morris and daughter Kathleen of Summit and Joe Pollowsy with son Bruce of Oak Park. Earl Prokupek of 8924 Southview and family enjoyed Sonja Henie Ice Follies Saturday afternoon.
A compact ad promotes a cake and appetizer decorating lesson described as easy and enjoyable. It cites a price of 3.75 and invites readers to reserve a February session by calling M Nelson in Brookfield at the listed phone number. The fragmentary text hints at a structured, professional approach to decorating with a focus on evening sessions.
A daughter Nancy Landh on Avenue attended the Moonedance and floor show at Cicero Saturday evening. Mrs Helen Piak of Prairie Avenue hosted her guests for luncheon Monday including Mrs Grace Palmer, son Douglas of Georgia, and sister Mrs L Blaha of Chicago. Miss Dee Walder of Sunnyside Avenue, student at Michigan State College, joined Kappa Delta sorority this week. Friendly Pinochle club was entertained by Mrs Lill Monks of Gidve Avenue Thursday afternoon. Peter Fixari of Jefferson Avenue recuperating at Mercy Hospital after major surgery a month ago. Congratulations to Henry Hartkop Sr of Madison who celebrated his 80th birthday Monday January 16 with his children.
A Kin run event reports a card party at the Bowman Dairy plant on Kostner avenue organized by the Cook County Anvet auxiliaries. Winners were led by Mrs Gerry Lat ea. An exec board and officers meeting is set for Monday January 28 at 8 p.m. at the new president Mrs Tina Petke's home. The first hospital visit of the year to Hines is planned for Friday February 8 at 8 p.m under chair Mrs Eva Hoppenrath.
Report notes progress during Christmas vacation on Congress Park School. By year end the building will be in use for students, with near-completion of the south wing. Builders completed installations and cleanup including blackboards lavatories washrooms and electric hand driers.
In the northwest corner progress continues with radiators installed heating the building. Partitions are in place and the lab is being hung to ready plasterers this week. Stairs from the basement to the upper floors are part of the ongoing work.
A clipped fragment notes a county committee and a 1950s era focus. It references a show spot and may allude to a shed or venue. The brief hints at archival interest and organizational involvement without clear events or dates.
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