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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
3
A garbled list of individuals and couples from various places including Aurora South Bend Lake Geneva and New Orleans. The text mentions Mrs Pasquais Mrs Alves Stealot and Mrs George Coates among others, with scattered references to visits, merchandise, and local social interactions.
A Fourth of July balloon race is scheduled with details unclear due to OCR errors. Sponsors include Beooesfield Recreation Department. The event aims to feature prizes and community participation, with tentative times around 7:45 PM and activities for families.
Anton Michael Blaha interment scheduled for June 27 in Ives F Blaha family plot. Teen efforts and aid noted in local obituary snippet.
Swimmers from the community gathered at the Willow Village pool for a recreation event overseen by Bil Radke the new superintendent. The day featured a department subset activity and an organized pool session for families and youth with a focus on safety and enjoyment.
First Church of Christ Scientist Barat Church of Christ Scronticn Rogievard and Catherine Avenue hold Sunday School for pupils during church services. Nursery for children is provided during services. Wednesday prayer meeting noted. Reedface Room is on Calendar Avenue in La Grane. Daily services except Saturdays.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Zettle and daughter Dorothy dined with Mr and Mrs J Kendall. guests from Chicago Mrs George and the Svobodas of Colby Wis. Mr and Mrs J Rada hosted visitors on Blanchard Ave. June 28 marked wedding anniversaries for Mr and Mrs John Kendall and others. locals Jack McHale John Howard and Andy Ragona enjoyed a Santa Fe Park picnic. Jean Hoffman from Chicago dined with Lorraine Kendall.
Mil and Mrs. William Braatz and Jean of Arthur enjoyed a 3000 mile trip to Victoria and Corpus Christi Texas then toured Foster Air Force base with their son Ray Ry stationed there. They spent a day at Vanwood and Baton Rouge before returning home.
Registration for pool admission will be possible next week. Only then can or may registrants join. Younger children may attend if accompanied by a parent who is willing to supervise and assist with entering the water.
The Music Theatre presents the Broadway musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in theater in the round on July 9. Lorelei Lee will be played by Jackie James with Dororthy by Mary O Fallon, and a cast including Robert Busch John Scott Stamford Marisha Data Jim Demarest Jane Lillig and Janice Cioffi. The show, based on Anita Loos and famed for Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, heads a lively national run after two New York years.
Following Gentlemen Prefer Blondes six hit musicals will run in Chicago area starting July sequence includes Girl Crazy Brigadoon Allegro On Your Toes Kiss Me Kate Lady In The Dark with performances August through September. Tickets are on sale at box office and by mail order P O Box 793 Highland Park Ill. Reservations at Marshall Field and Co Chicago. Prices evenings except Saturday 1.95 2.65 2.95 Saturday evening 1.95 2.95 3.60 Saturday matinee all seats 1.25. All seats reserved. Plenty of free parking.
An ancient white horse figure, hewn by unidentified artists, rises on a mountain in the Rif region of North Africa. The enduring sculpture draws curiosity about its origin, purpose, and the culture that shaped it.
Brookfield civic group Friends of the Library runs a monthly book review series October to March with sessions over an hour. Babysitting is provided for preschool parents, and this year includes a musical treat. Membership remains $1 for the five reviews. proceeds fund new books. Tickets may be obtained at the Brookfield Free public library.
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