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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

4

Evanston wrestlers compete in weight class bouts

In a noisy match, Jackie Ack from Evanston won a decision in the 165 pound class while Gilbert lost. Kristal and Harvie also posted decisions in their weight divisions. The heavyweight bout saw Chase of Evanston prevail over Fab. A tense Thursday session promises further grappling action.

Jack Isden Evanston Ube Harvie Pat Kristal Vanston Gilbert Tbs Will Hinsind

Fragmented high school sports notes and injuries report

A jagged OCRread lists multiple wrestling matches and school pairings including Glenbard at Riverside Brookfield Wheaton at Wheaton Proviso at Proviso and Morton at Riverside Brookfield with several fresh soph games. It also notes a 17yearold Brookfield resident injured with gashes on scalp and nose Monday.

Estling Wheaton Bam ‘Motion Morton Maine Efiger Ger Ave. Brookfield

Birthday greetings and hospital notes fill Brookfield column

Mrs Eugene Arnett of 3800 Blaughan rests after major operation at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Her son Michael and Mr Arnett await her return home this week. Birthday wishes go to Larry Hayford and Joan Shillington. John Schmidt, brother of Mrs George Arp, is recovering from surgery. Casey Flowers plans a two week vacation in Phoenix and Arizona with relatives in Tucson and Dragoon. Friends and neighbors note the community’s steady stream of visits and well wishes.

John Schmidt Congress Park George Arp Grand Joan Shillington Madison Ave Joan Casey Flowers Harrison Ave TWA Phoenix Ariz Mexiga Tucson Dragoon Frank Dolezal Arizona Brookfield

Anniversary and birthday notices in local greetings

Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs Ken Fullerton of 3720 Prairie Ave on their wedding anniversary on January 17. Also a birthday wish to Mrs Johanna Williams of 3147 Sunnyside Ave on January 18. Friends from the Givens Co treated her to dinner and a viewing of the Sonja Henie 1950 Hollywood Live revue.

Larry Hayford Larry David Taver Hayford Mrs. Taver David Chicago Stadium Ken Fullerton Prairie Ave Sunnyside Ave Givens Co Sonja Henie Hollywood

Water color paintings donated to Chicago Natural History Museum

Karl Plath curator notes about roughly 25 water colors turned over to the Chicago Natural History Museum. The works, painted years earlier, depict birds from Japan, South America, Africa, China, and India. They were donated in memory of Mrs. Walter S. Brewster who kept the birds in two large cages.

Karl Plath Chicago Zoological Chicago Natural History Museum Japan South American Africa China India Walter S. Brewster

Mrs Lloyd Huff Ill At Home With Virus Infection

Mrs. Lloyd Huff of 3444 Vernon is home ill with a virus infection. Mrs. A W Pfeiffer hosted her pinochle club Wednesday afternoon and they are now playing canasta.

Lloyd Huff Vernon Age Gross A. W. Pfeiffer

One Man Show Of Bird Paintings At Chicago Public Library

Karl Plath presents a solo exhibit this month in the Chicago Public Library art room featuring recent bird paintings. The display highlights his study of avian forms and colors, inviting visitors to view the works during library hours.

Karl Plath Chicago Public Library

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