Local residents host gatherings and family visits in Brookfield area
Mrs Thomas Callanan hosts a gathering with relatives including Mr and Mrs S C Mitchell of Patel Wis and others at the Rose home. A surprise birthday for Mr Mitchell is noted. Neighbors Andrew McGrath family and Pat Hostica visit Wanconda cottage residents Sue, Lin, Barbara. James Murrin and R Moranz families join weekend trips and dinners. The Jewel Tea event at Jewel Park, Bardington, draws attendees from Prairie Ave. The Broggs take a Wisconsin vacation. Leonard Hall fair on Park Ave ends with a family trip to Marvellaine and Brookfield, Mo amid floods. Normar Russ and J C Merhart host dinner. Don Metzger returns from National Guard encampment with Raymond Shahan and former Brookfield residents visiting from Fr. Witchell.
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Leonard Hall
Park Ave
Hal
Marvellaine
Brookfield
Marcelaine
Funeral of William Berg Held on Monday
The funeral for William Berg was held on Monday. Berg, a farmer, was the husband of Frances Herg, nee Mersen, and father or grandfather to several relatives listed among mourners. The obituary notes the family connections and lineage.
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William Berg
Ferard
Berg
Mushare
Frances Herg
Mersen
New Postal U S Money Order System Planned
Beginning in July the postal service will launch a streamlined money order system. The new form uses punched cards processed by electrical sorting and accounting equipment to speed issuance and cashing at post offices and banks, promising savings and easier handling for the public.
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TS “Postal Service
U.S
Colgrass Trees
Weem
One Rule of Safe Mountain Driving From Chicago Motor Club
The Chicago Motor Club issues safety advice for vacationers driving to mountain areas this summer. Officials warn sightseers relax behind the wheel, risk accidents by passing on hills, and fail to anticipate traffic. Hayes emphasizes keeping right on curves, using light brake pressure, and downshifting on grades. Tips include not overtaking near hill crests, maintaining oil, and slow speeds on curves to avoid spin hazards.
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The
Chicago Motor Club
Charles M. Hayes
Club
Hayes
Foulis and Kidston Tie for Third in Chicago Charity Golf
In the Chicago Golf Club event, LaGrange Country Club pro Jim Foulis and Ross Kidston from 388 S Sixth Ave tied for third. Johnny Revolta won the tournament with his Evans club team, while other LaGrange affiliates and Edgewood Valley members placed near the top in the two man aged over 50 format. A field of 100 competed in selective drives and alternate shots.
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Jim Foulis
LaGrange Country Club
Ross Kidston
Ave
Foulis
Fidston
Johnny Revolta
Evans: Tan
David
Branin
Howie Kluth
Sssiatante LaGrange Country Club
J. Tourek
Ballet
Edgewood Valley
Groas
Jim Hines
B.B. Langill
Braking tip warns against skids from abrupt stops
When it’s necessary to brake, apply brakes gently in quick, short bursts. Do not slam on brakes as it can cause skids and loss of control.
Want Ad Phone Lagrange 4600 Sparks Results
Classified note reads Want Ad phone Lagrange 4600 to speed results. Local readers are urged to call for quick service and immediate assistance with inquiries. The terse line suggests a fast channel for buyers and sellers to connect today.
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Thomas Callananive
Callanan
Alice Carrall
S.C. Mitchell
Patel Wis
Rose
Prairie Ave
Ny Mitchell
Andrew McGrath
Prairie
Foeenee
Jebs
Pat Hostica
Barbara
Lin Wa
Sue
Wanconda
James Murrin
Ogden: Ave
Orr. le
R. Moranz
Moranz
Youngman
Wauconda. Li
ELA. Rese
Pra.me Ave
An‘dual Jewel Tea Co. Empinseers Pan ‘Nic
Hearst
Jewel Park
Barington
Broggs
Wisconsin
Mrs
Normar Russ
Chicago
J. C. Merhart
Don Metzger
Forest Ave
National Guard
Camp Grayling
Mich
A Raymond Shahan
Fr. Witchell
Jinee Metzger
Pareet
Jackie Lewis
Joliet
Brookfield ‘Auxiliary Police
Wally Griffin
Gross-Grammar School
Joe Wall
Wiliam
Anna Kata
Catherine Breuss
Matthias
Joseph
Peter
George
Grand Sarre
Eakle
U. S
Diamond Fruit Market
Grand Blvd
Keer’s Shoes Brookfield
DODGE
Harry Phillips Motors
Plymouth
LA Grange Road
Ea-Grange
Lagrange
Brookfield Magnet
Route
Kirk Douglas
Virginia’Mayo
Divide
Richard’ Basehart
Valentirne Cortesa
Telegraph Hill
Magnet
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