15 Jul 1954
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
1
The readable parts mention a park event at Congress Park and reference advertising and subscription payments due at odd places. Names and complete details are unreadable, but the snippet implies public notices about event access and billing.
A Delta sorority plans a summer event on August 4 at the Elmhurst vanity club with a buffet at 7:30. Active and alumni members from various chapters are invited. reservations must be received by a stated day. Chairs and committee members from Elmhurst and nearby suburbs organize the party.
Ken Meinhart and Bill Wecking work on curb numbers in Brookfield. Addresses include 8527 Hollywood and 406 Bruner Hinsdale. The project notes as residents Busy these days in Brookfield minting curb numbers for rest of the village.
The piece notes that new graduates may feel tougher conditions but reports indicate plenty of jobs. It emphasizes that not everyone will start at top positions and encourages readiness and hard work to earn chances in the real world.
Gregory Allen joins the family of Ronald and Léé ave as Kenny and Larry celebrate two years. Timothy Patrick Entress born July 3 to Joseph Walter Entress of 4122 Oak. Nancy Ann Bluder born July 7 to Kenneth and Katharine Bluder of 3705 Madison. Laura Helen Konopasek born July 6 to Raymond and Evelyn Konopasek of 3442 Sunnyside. Randy Jay Zirzow born July 7 to Donald and Patricia Zirzow of 8182 Park. Janet Kay Berg born July 8 to Earl and Mary Berg of 4320 Arthur. Kathleen Joe Daugherty born July 8 to James and Linda Daugherty of 4341 Raymond. Mary Beth, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Romberger of Brookfield, born July 7 at Hinedale sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Deborah Ann Dwyer born June 30 to Joseph and Linda Dwyer of Rochester Avenue. Mary Beth weighed 7 lbs 1 oz at arrival. Lones Ivor Rankin and spouse announce a baby boy born June 29.
River Side Brookfield high school hosts a summer session starting Monday and running through Friday July 30. Courses listed include English 9-12, math 9-12, social science 9, American history and government, plus two sections of personal typing with times 8 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 12 for freshmen.
Thursday evening dinner at John Broggi home on Park Ave featured Mr and Mrs John Whitney of Hollywood California and Mr and Mrs Charles Broggi of Broadview. Birthdays celebrated include Mrs Joseph Stevens of Elm Ave on July 10 and Ivan Wrablik on July 8. Various families report visits, anniversaries, and summer travels to Canada Michigan and Wisconsin, including fishing trips and YMCA Pinewood retreat. Jack Kemmerling recovers from rheumatic fever and returns home after four months in hospital.
Archery in Brookfield expands as 133 archers enroll for supervision by James Nikodem and Robert Bitner. Classes run 2 to 4 pm Monday to Thursday at the 29th and Prairie recreation area with equipment provided by the recreation department.
Ruth Lake Country Club held guest day with a buffet luncheon. Golf winners included J Foulis 85 and Mrs H Vitense 89. Low net 74 went to Mrs W Bespole, 98 24 74. other scores listed for Petrak, Jones, Barnhardt, Holt, Klinke, andea. Mrs Fred Braymer won low gross with partners H Robinson and A Jaeger earned low net. Members’ low putts crowned Mrs George Anderson 27 and Mrs Marie Steffey 29.
The program at the 29th and Prairie location notes many archers have become invested in purchasing their own bows to improve proficiency. Parents are invited to observe meetings and monitor progress of all members and their children.
Readers hear about local incidents including a fight at Fisher's pharmacy and Sox fans celebrating a four game win streak. Police rapid action in LaGrange Park solved a house case near Plymouth Place. Edna Michael arrives from Muncie to Riverside Brookfield High. Faculty travelers, vacations, and summer purchasing duties noted.
The Edward Feeley Poat No 190 of the American Legion wins two Knights Softball games 28 to 4 over the Foxes and 24 to 7 over the Stockers. They beat VFW 14 to 9 on Sunday July 11 and plan to play Angles July 14 at 7 p.m. Members of Hasbeens listed. Commander Sedivy thanks public for support of auto races and wrestling show at Hines hospital.
A single pair of flies starting in April could produce 191 septilion flies by August if all survived, illustrating explosive reproductive potential in the hypothetical scenario.
Earnings rose Paes to eight thousand eight hundred seventy seven dollars an increase of nine percent.
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