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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
3
The council met on Tuesday to discuss unity's educational aims for students. Speakers included Dr. ny of Byrn Mawr Com 'charch, Mr. Syho on human education, and Mr. Laka on modern trends, moderated by Mr. Hobart Sommers, followed by refreshments and social.
Buddy Watson reports Lincoln School seventh grade coached by Richard Kron lost 26 to 24 to Lombard in Lombard. It marked their second defeat of the season for the year.
The Brookfield VFW Cagers won two games traveling 50 miles to beat the McHenry Co-ops 88 to 36 with Don Seiler top scoring at 21 points. They then hosted Negro Refiners Pride and rolled 103 to 42 led by Nejedis with 21 points. A game is set for next Sunday at Gross Gym at 2 30.
The Riverside Brookfield High School will host a state sectional wrestling meet on February 22 and 23 with ten schools competing including York Elmhurst Hinsdale Reavis Oswego Proviso Maywood Wheaton Ley Township Morton Cicero and Riverside Brookfield. The article also notes sociology talks on mixed marriages by Rev Vance D Rogers and Fr Lynne, talent show tryouts held mid-January directed by Mr Newmark and Mr Haworth, and George Tomecek of the class of '49 now with the Marines in San Diego who also pitches for the Marine team.
RB High School’s wrestling team ran its unbeaten streak to eight by beating Wheaton 20 to 16 at RB Stadium on January 24. Joe Novak’s third period pin sealed the victory as Nono Kracke Nell Griffins and others contributed with wins on the mat. Earlier, RB beat Reavis 21-19 on January 15 with Nono and Novak earning decisions and Shillington Kracke and Griffins pinning.
Hinsdale Red Devils beat R-B Bulldogs 48 to 41 at Hinsdale gym on Friday Jan. 25 marking Hinsdale second win over the Bulldogs this season. Art Zitzka poured in 18 points while George Wolz fouled out after 11 first half points as Hinsdale pulled away in the third quarter. Lang and Lindeman led the Bullpups to a 6-1 conference mark. RB to meet Arlington Heights Cardinals next.
Nancy Van Cura, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Van Cura of Berwyn, will be the piano soloist with the Marton High School Symphony Orchestra on Sunday January 27. A Nazareth Academy senior, she studies piano at Nazareth School of Music.
Alpha Omicron Pi plans a dessert bridge and canasta party for all alumnae in the suburban area along the Q on February 6 at p.m at the home of Mrs. William Winters BN16 Edgewood Ave LaGrange Highlands. Inactive members are invited to attend as a program of interest is planned. Broiled Chicken recipe guidance follows.
A Riverside R-B Boosters committee met at Mrs Thatkh er s home to finalize a March 1 card party in the R-B cafeteria at 8 p m. Tickets are from any booster board member or Mrs J Gilfillan Riverside 7 0663 or Mrs H T Kracht LaGrange 2928 R. Officers are P C Sons president L J Braun first vice president Co L Voeltje second vice president J B Novak treasurer Mrs Prohaska recording secretary and Mrs R R Beyer corresponding secretary.
Edward Barrett, secretary of state, announced this week that a charter has been issued to the Young Republican Organization of Lyons Township for social civic educational and political purposes. Officers listed include George Burditt George R Hooper Terrel E Clarke and James W Ashley.
The Brookfield Sportsmen's Club will stage its annual Ice Fishing contest on Sunday Feb 3 on Fox Lake opposite the Mineola hotel. Open to members and guests with prizes for the greatest number of fish in both categories. In lieu of the Feb 1 meeting, members will attend the Annual Boat Show in Chicago. Meetings in February will be Feb 8 and 22.
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