21 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
1
The Brookfield community paper printed weekly lists staff names including Managing Editor Archie Schonemann and Advertising Nina Wellace. Local listings show residents and locals with contact numbers, subscription rates, and authorized collection offices across Brookfield and nearby areas.
Park resident Edward Rezny, age not stated, died January 7. A LaGrange Masonic service officiated with treasurers and local community members in attendance. Burial followed at Park Cemetery with obituary details listing surviving relatives and associates.
A funeral notice thanks relatives, neighbors, and organizations for support during a bereavement. The message acknowledges rainl oy and sympathy while expressing gratitude to Funeral Home staff Rev L for care, and to Quincy Lodes and their American members who served as pallbearers and attended the service.
Vague OCR lists neighborhood clubs and church groups including Riverside Brookfield and LaGrange Park entities. Mentions Women’s groups, Methodist, Congregational, and Christian service societies. Indicates African American community presence but details are unclear.
Lillian M. Kline, 60 or 64, died Sunday at her Berwyn home after long residence in the area. Born January 3, 18, she had lived in Euclidave before moving. Paloucek Funeral Home arranged services with cremation at Woodlawn. Survived by husband Al, son Melvin John A., daughters Clover Thyun and Doersthy J. Peters, and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services for the late Mr Buller were held in Hollywood with burial at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Surviving relatives include sons Robert, Frank, and Thomas, along with other family members.
Funeral services for Rex F were held at the funeral home on Oxden Avenue. Surviving are his wife and two daughters Nan and Carolyn.
Our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kind expressions of love and sympathy at this time. Special thanks to Ter, George Vulgaris and the Mareld Funeral Home for their care and assistance. William Al Bernard, Mrs. William Land, Aldfred Emuard Tm.
Talent Toddle is planned by the Hi Teen Club, with Barbara’s Senior Hi Teen group hosting a Sunday event. The program features an amateur show and dancing for local youths, ages 24.
District 208 youth center plans a dance event in Riverside Brookfield with attendance by teens and adults. The Corral in LaGrange hosts a planning meeting to discuss fundraising for 1946 efforts and the proposed Corral building.
Mrs. Lara Allan Sutherland formerly of Rosemear died January 3 in Flint after a December 8 stroke. Burial was in Rochelle NL beside her husband. Birthday notices and congratulations mark many local events including Jimmy Dyer’s January 17 birthday and a forthcoming philanthropic dance by the Hollywood Women’s Club on February 3 at Manmain's Chatraut.
A column of assorted thoughts urges seizing opportunities and maintaining good habits. It cites Eduard Herriot on avoiding sleep over impossibilities, notes the value of hard work for luck, and recommends stocking an emergency medical kit from Kubrichts Pharmacy at 9421 Oeden Aves Brookfield. Contact Hunter 5-767 for service and Hunter 5-5177 for emergencies.
The Rev Curtis Mo Glick will lead a Sunday service at Hollywood Brookfield Prefectures with the topic I Want to Be Happy The schedule lists a worship service at the Hollywood parade school auditorium and church school worship and Bible study at 9 39 am Officers elected at the annual meeting were installed Miders Sterling Cockingham Chester Hunter Arthur Hamely Deagon Robert Lehues Trustees Miles Cunat Rarmand L Molderhauer Alden Niemath and Robert Sieffing church treasurer Mrs H W McCurdy and building fund treasurer Alden Niemath were noted Also mentioned are PTA notes and birthday wishes for Mrs Edward Mallard Arden Are on her birthday and a light quip about Honest Viv
Mr and Mrs Frank Wood hosted visitors from Ma and Mrs Lester Evans in Western Springs last Sunday. Mrs Bud Weiss and son Alan visited Mrs Leonard Hall, and a motor and fishing trip to Anna Marie Island Florida was noted. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ellegood welcomed visits from Eilegend’s mother. Nancy Well was born January 4 to Mr and Mrs Allen Ki of Congress Park Ave with a son David Allen. Mrs Kay’s mother Mrs R Teeter of Cottsvill has stayed with relatives for weeks. Mrs David Andersen hosted a luncheon for Miss Ada Wellman of Oakland California.
WSCS of Congress Park Methodist sponsors an anniversary beer dinner on Thursday January 21 from 450 to 700 PM. John Clifton Sr combined business and leisure last week attending the automotive engineers society meeting in Detroit and visiting his son and daughter-in-law. Ada Wellman of Oakland California called on old friends in Congress Park Tuesday. Mrs. D B McGregor of Westeco Texas arrived last week to visit her mother Mrs. William Bartlett. Mr and Mrs Delwin Hobon of
Johnny Dreher observed his eighth birthday anniversary at home on Sunnyside with dinner guests Jimmy and Michael Judkins and other attendees including grandmother Mrs. James A. Hasburgh of Albany New York and aunt Miss Zesalie Seymour of LaGrange.
Raymond avenue hosted a small gathering last Friday to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mr. Holton. Mrs Elsie Wilkins of Muskegon Michigan visited her sister Mrs Helen Conrad over the weekend.
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