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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1954

Page

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Brookfield Magnet details and local offices notice

The Brookfield Magnet announces weekly Thursday publication from Brookfield Minnesota with post office address and subscription rates. It lists managing editor Archie Schonemann and advertising contact Nina Wallace plus local office locations at Burlington and Congress Park, with payment addresses and offices for subscriptions.

Burlington Bied Brookfield Kreuse Congress Park W. Harrin LaGrange

Past Presidents Honored at Hollywood Friendship Club Night

The Hollywood Friendship Club held past presidents night at the community house with seven former leaders attending. Red garnet roses were given to the past presidents and club president Mrs Earl Sanborn. A speaker from the dog foundation in Chicago shared slides on guide dogs and their blind owners, supported by dog food labels. Members modeled colorful, period costumes. Mrs Earl Sanborn wore scarlet, Mrs Jkyse wore winter white, and others showcased notable outfits.

Hollywood Friendship Club Hollywood Community House Carsazes Earl Sanborn Mike Burtela Dog Foundation Chicago Aerepis Twe Jkyse

Brookfield Village Approves Improvements and Tax Roll Actions

The Brookfield village board discussed drainage conference plans, approved Warrant 134 for 18 185.75 including payroll, and eyed water extension costs on Elm avenue. They reviewed placing certain properties on tax rolls after 200 hearings, approved traffic signals at First Avenue and 26th Street, and agreed to cover one fourth of electric costs for a state highway project. They budgeted 4000 for Brookfield Avenue improvements and considered a 673 ft northbound bottle neck project. The board set July 4 observance for Monday, and noted building issues with Coronet Construction and reappointed George Karl to the plan commission.

Woodside Ave Villace Bush Brookfield Elm Ave First Ave 26Th St State Highway Department Brookfield Ave Arden Salt Creek Ehlert Wasiton North Grand Bivd West Pars Ave Frank Kaye George Karl Plan Commission U.R

First Church of Christ Scientist La Grange notice

Worship services and reading room hours listed for First Church of Christ Scientist La Grange at 114 Reading Room Calendar Ave. Services Wednesday at 11 am with testimonies of Chris Seemee Heaths reading room daily except Sundays and holidays. All are cordially invited.

Chris Seemee Heaths la Grange Thura

R B Music Sponsors Plan Benefit Fete

R B Music sponsors plan a benefit fete to raise funds for choral and instrumental groups. The event includes a card party on Saturday January Som at the Mis F T hall. Committee chair Prax of Brookfield and Mrs Roso Runtser of Riverside lead the drive with help from sponsor group officials.

Sponsers Group Ways and Means Prax Brookfield Roso Runtser Riverside H Mis. F. T Croun Tia S C. VanCura Pubis

Village Baseball Junior Leagues St Pats Dance

Brookfield youths stage St Pats themed dance hosted by Village Baseball Junior Leagues. Donald "Red" Blanchard, broadcaster on WLS, will introduce acts and preside over the event as plans unfold for the evening. Local bands and community members participate, aiming to boost youth sports spirit.

St. Pats Brookfield Donald “Red” Blanchard WLS Weenx

Recreation Top Graders Host Big Roller Party

Recreation Top Graders host a big roller party led by Mr. Jurgs and supported by the Gross faculty. The event featured skating and social activities to aid in a secular meeting, with contact details for participation.

la- Brook Jurgs Spear Mess Lom Bartke Mos Rs

Penne-Huon Nuntiels Announce Ruth Ty Tro Wedding

Ruth ty Tro is announced by Penne-Huon Nuntiels as their daughter’s marriage. The notice notes the bride and groom and hints at a Loroyean residence while describing the couple’s forthcoming union.

I. Penne Ruth Ty Tro Ain Gary

Congress Park News Highlights Local Club Meets

Mrs. R Zelnick leads the Congress Park Womens club at the Sixth District meeting at the 19 Century Club with five co workers. Others named Genase Ludington Brunner Allbright and Hackenbrough attend. Mrs Andrew Nichols retires from a Florida visit. Family moves from Orlando to Winter Park. Mr and Mrs M B Hart enjoy a three week motor trip to Mexico City. Mrs Harold Bouchard hosts a bridge luncheon. Speedy recovery wishes to Mrs FERB Graham after a fall. Mrs R H Davis hosts a Wednesday club luncheon. Patricia Ann born December 23 to Mr and Mrs Gomer Jones of 4208 DuBois Blvd. The Warner family welcomes Rev H B Bick of Houston as guest. he is salvationist Jon Warner’s grandfather. Mrs L B McGregor returns to Weslace Texas.

R. Zelnick Congress Park Loring Warner Mr. Warner Josephone Warner DuBois Bivd Rev. H. B. Bick Houston Texas Rev. Bick

Park Garden Meeting Set by Woman's Club

Mrs George Hawkins Sixth District public welfare chair will speak at the Con gress Park Woman s club meeting on Feb 2 with water pollution as the theme Mrs Clarence Brissmen hosts a dessert luncheon at 1 The Garden chairman Anton Brunner attended an Indian Welfare meeting at Federation headquarters and a conservation meeting Earlier the week Mrs Sam Gervase chaired the annual card party Feb 11 at Moose Hall on DuBois Ave Beatrice Brisamuan publicity chair |

George Hawkins Public Welfare Congress Park Moose Hall DuBois Bivd Sam Gervase Fine Arts Department Beatrice Brisamuan

Rebekah Lodge Inducts New Officers At Brookfield

The Brookfield Rebekah lodge held an installation and guest night on Thursday January 21 with retiring noble Alvia Wolf presiding. Inducted were Mildred Prochaska N G Silvia Wolf junior past grand Winifred Chapek V G Bertha McConaughy recording secretary and a full slate of officers including Ruth Thompson deputy marshal and Ruth Aldridge outer guard. Mrs Beryl Hesterman of Maywood Lodge sang solo as Blue Bird Theta Rho Girls Club No 2 escorted guests. Visitors from district lodges, including state officer Rose Heineman, offered congratulations. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Brookfield Rebekah Lodge Alvia Wolf Abdusky Ruth Thompson Mildred Prochaska N. G Silvia Wolf Winifred Chapek V. G Bertha McConaughy Jeffie Apel Violet Ott Helen Kolar Mary Mally Norrine Miller Ruth Aldridge Nina Wal- Veena Bertha Susanka Kate Damit L.S.N.G Isabel Jackson R.S.V.G Phebe Beryl Hesterman Maywood Lodge Blue Bird Theta Rho Girls Club No. 2 Barbara Apel Joan Zak Mary Sevcek Peggy Apel Marylin Macka Dorothy Brazda Joan Tenge Rose Heineman Sylvia Wolf

Linda Sue Vyhnanek Host at Birthday Fete

Linda Sue Vyhnanek of 3352 Grand bd was 3 years old New Years eve. A party in the afternoon drew Bobiio Mary Chris Jewell David John Biddle Laura Carl Linhart and others who played with toys watched TV and enjoyed refreshments. Juindan Sue was a happy hostess and the children had a fine time. In the evening grandparents Mr and Mrs William McLeod of Oak Park with great grandmother attended. The Christmas tree is described with Germanic origins and antiquarian tracing to ancient Egypt.

Linda Sue Vyhnanek Bobiio Mary Chris Jewell David John Biddle Laura Carl Linhart Juindan Sue William McLeod Oak Park

Check Driving Conditions These Days

Chief Walter Griffin warned Brookfield drivers that the worst conditions are ahead. He cited National Safety Council tests: stopping on glare ice requires about 15 mph for equal stopping power to 50 mph on dry concrete, and 28 mph on hard packed snow. He advised keeping tire chains tight and snug to extend wear.

Walter Griffin Brookfield Griffin National Safety Council

Special Little League Meet Friday Jan 23

A special meeting of the Little League is called for Friday evening in the village hall to discuss plans for the coming season. President Kanelos urged adults to attend and show interest in the league.

Little League Kanelos League

Chains extend tire life by proper snugging and adjustment

Chief Griffin explains that premature chain wear comes from impact fatigue as loose chains strike the road. The procedure is to fit chains snug, drive a short distance, then tighten the side chains. After adjusting, chains last for hundreds of miles, doubling or quadrupling their life while reducing speed for winter safety.

Griffin

Alpha Phis To Plan Philanthropic Work

Plans for further philanthropic work by the Alpha Phis in the Chicago Western Village Alumnae chapter will be set at the meeting on Wednesday Feb 10. Mrs Dar S Caris 4941 Grand Ave Wraedie Springs will host at 8:30 p.m. All Alpha Phis in the western suburbs are urged to attend. A new alumnae member is Mrs William R Wiebmer of LaGrange Highlands, welcomed at a recent gathering hosted by husbands at a charity event. The party was held at Paul T Benbow home in Western Springs.

Alpha Phis Chicago Western Villeage Dar S. Caris Grand Ave Wraedie Springs S&s P.m Alpha Phile William R. Wiebmer LaGrange Highlands Paul T. Benbow Western Springs

Polio drive and modern gadget chatter in a Brookfield column

A gabby News 3 Views piece riffs on gadget culture and a polio fundraiser at Brookfield’s Park Avenue church. It urges readers to attend the pancake fund event, notes a memory talk in Los Angeles, and ends with pharmacy service details for prescriptions.

Treverian Bea Brookfield Moist Park and G Bivd Los Angeles Sigmund Blomberg Optimist Club Kubricht’s Ogden Ave Brookfield Hunter

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