Birthday visit and family travels reported in Allegan area
i 22 Co Stuenkel of Allegan arrived by train for Mary Lou Stuekel s birthday. Mrs Mary Pat Tul lo of Wilmette and others visited Wisconsin over Memorial Day, staying at cabins on the Wolf River. Mary Quedrell returns from MacNeal Memorial Hospital after an operation. Hartland Frank and wife welcome a boy last week. Richard Olson Marilan Shellenbauer and Barbara Klasik have mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Stuenkel
Allegan
Mary Pattullo
Wilmette
A. C. Stuenkel
Allegan, Mich
E. Stuenkel
Wisconsin
Ethan Welch
Memorial Heliday
Wolf River
Mary Quedrell
Rist Street
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Hartland Frank
Western Springs
Une Johnson’s
Oak
Richard Olson
Marilan Shellenbauer
Barbara Klasik
Elm Avenue
Community program at Gross school auditorium Friday
Wae Sh T presents a student program at 7:15 p m Friday June 4 in the Gross school small auditorium inviting all. Mrs Jerome Karela Jerry and Judy of 3726 Prairie spent the weekend with her sister and family at Watervliet Mich. The Colby family spent the weekend at Saugatuck Mich. Chevy Frain of 3804 Blanchan ill with measles is improving. Ida Olson of 3119 Elm visited her sister at Roseland Ill. Ray France of 2127 Elm entertained a cousin and little son from Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattien
Gross School
Jerome
Karela
Jerry
Judy
Prairie
Waterveliet, Mich
Ida Olson
Elm
Roseland, Ill
Ray France
Minneapolis
Holiday Fishing Trip Near Charage Wisconsin
Sportsmen on Wisconsin report a successful trip to Charage Wisconsin with a heavy catch of bluegills and crappies and some northern pike. Weather was perfect. Movie night at the clubhouse Friday at 8 15 p.m. Encourages new members to attend and undecided to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Ee. v. Os
Chvage
Wis
Bethkes Visit Chicago Relatives Mark Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Bethke of Chicago spent Monday at his sister Mrs C Whitely of 9526 Lexington. Mr and Mrs Whitley of 9526 Lexington hosted their aunt Mrs J Sagerstrom of Kenosha Wis over the weekend. Several VEW couples and friends spent Sunday at Sand Ponys Indiana. C Whiteleys of 9426 Lexington celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary on Monday May 31 with open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bethke
Chicago
C. Whitely
Lexington
Whitley
J. Sagerstrom
Kenosha
Wis
VEW
Mrs. F. Wakefield
Betty Marsh
Tom Behrle
Ruth Potts
Red Ferrier
Gertrude Murrin
Carl Johnson
Bud Murphy
Dean Suess
Sand Ponys
Indiana
C. Whiteleys
Spencer Corsetier Offers Design Foundations and Supports
G H Beebe, registered Spencer Corsetier, advertises individually designed undergarments and maternity supports at 65 E Harris with a LaGrange phone. Also notes local social notices about neighbors, recovered health, school returns, and a card of thanks for Louis Pichler Sr. death observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Gai
H. Beebe
Spencer Corsetier
E. Harris
Phone LaGrange
Wroble Family Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
Mr and Mrs John Wroble and Anthony express gratitude for the sympathy and flowers sent after the death of their son and brother Robert Wroble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wroble
John Wroble
Anthony
Portia Manor News Items From the neighborhood gossip page
Portia Manor residents share visits and moves with Guhl family in North Carolina and Lincoln Nebraska. Memorial day picnickers from the 3800 block on Cleveland avenue recall Fuller,sburg gathering. Fooster and Arthur David visit aunt Pekroe in Millington. With summer, residents plan vacations and news items are welcomed from Lois Cabrisch of Cleveland or Brookfield 8060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia
Cleveland Avenue
Fullersburg
Bridal Shower Held for Margie Sellers May 25
Miss Marge Sellers of 3526 Prairie Avenue hosted a personal bridal shower for Miss Shirley Hutton of Berwyn, formerly of Brookfield, last Tuesday evening May 25. Forty two ladies attended and the guest of honor, married to Michael Sheehy on June 2, received gifts. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Sellers
Prairie Avenue
Shirley Hutton
Berwyn
Brookfield
Michael Sheehy
Civil service exam for Brookfield firemen announced
The Village of Brookfield boards publish a July 3 1941 civil service examination for Fireman Engineer posts. Applications accepted through June 18 1948 with age height citizenship residency and medical and filing deadline rules. Former eligible list terminated. Published June 8 1948.
Brookfield school district seeks 300 tons of coal for bid
June 1 1948 notice from Brookfield Illinois Board of Education No. 95 invites sealed bids on about 300 tons of 1s inch North Hitness Screenings delivered as needed. Bids must show cash price. Board may reject any or all bids. Bids due by 8:00 PM June 15 1948 at the board office. Josephine M Myers secretary Harold Mortvedt. 6410
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Brookfield
Cook County
Illinois
Josephine M. Myers
Harold Mortvedt
Graduation for Madeleine Sayers at Grinnell College
Mel and Mrs a FOW Gatherer of 6835 Rosemear avenue will attend the graduation exercises of their daughter Madeleine G. Sayers at Grinnell College Iowa. Madeleine will receive her degree June 6. A two week vacation program will be held at Biffle School starting June 14 with Bible sewing basket weaving and leathercraft instruction for all community children. A church council meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Castle Woodside avenue. Mr and Mrs J Mudd and daughter Annette Sue former Hollywood store owners leave for Kentucky to spend the summer visiting relatives. New Hollywood store owners Mr and Mrs Nick Strafaci and their three sons and Mr and Mrs Edward J [text truncated]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Rosemear Avenue
Madeleine G. Sayers
Grinnell College
Iowa
Madeleine
L. E. Castle
Woodside Avenue
J Mudd
Annette Sue
Hollywood
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Edward J
James W. Gatherer, Jr
Riverside- Brookfield High School
Brookfield Police Board to Hold Patrolmen Examination
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for Brookfield Illinois will hold patrolmen examinations on July 3 1948. Applications may be secured at the village secretary office Brookfield Illinois. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, qualified voters, residents for at least three years, and at least 23 years old. The notice was dated June 3 1948 and published June 5 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Deol
Hainois
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Joseph F. Nepil
Ogden Avenue
United States
Brokfied
Cook County
Ilinois
Ie Usanwaution
Local families share milestones and greetings
From Chicago roots to McCormick avenue birth notices James and Mrs Cooper welcome baby girl Cherie Cerise born late May at Southtown hospital. Samplings tell of visits by Mrs A K Stein to Kansas City and mothers birthdays celebrated in Kansas City. Measles and mumps affect Kraybill and Cech terrace children as Hollywood Community Church prepares for Sunday service and June 9 Riverside Brookfield graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cooper
McCormick Avenue
Cherie Cerise
Southtown Hospital
Christian Science Church Services and Readings LaGrange
Sunday schedules include 9:25 Sunday School for ages up to 20 and 10:30 kindergarten for 3 to 5 year olds, with 10:45 church service on June 6 on God The Only Cause and Creator. Evening testimonies of healing, hospital readings, and a daily reading room hours. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines Memorial Hospital
Hines
Minds
New Quonset Hut
Vaughan’s Hospital
Ashland Avenue
LaGrange
Arthur David Suffering From Mumps On Cleveland Avenue
Little Arthur David of Cleveland Avenue is reported very sick with mumps. Family caregivers urge rest and protection to prevent spread while doctors monitor his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittle Arthur David
Cleveland Avenue
Bir home shot near Lake Geneva reported
A fragment notes a fire shot incident at a residence near Lake Geneva. Details are partially readable, with limited names and context, but indicate a domestic location and a possible investigation underway. Further text needed for full specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Lake Geneva
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Or. Colby
Saugatuck, Mich
Christian Science Monitor
Edwin D. Canham
American Broadcasting Company
WLS
Frain
Blanchan
Sewing Machine Service
Congress Park
TEL
Brokfield
Chevron
Joliet Highway
LA Grange Road
SOCAL
J. Walder
Sunnyside Avenue
al Suchy
Donald
Shio Rosemear
Jacksonville
Dolores
Jean
Springfield
A. Gawlik
Bridge Club
Earl Sandberg
St. Paul
Mysliveeeks
Jefferson Avenue
Marilyn Basak
Joseph Kroll
Kathleen
Victor Seodius
Louis Pichler
LaGrange Lodge
A.F
A.M
Stickley
Harmon Irons
la Grange
Portia Manor
Guhl
North Carolina
Arthur Schliep
Harrison Avenue
Lincoln, Neban
Margie Sellers
Fei
Braun
A. K. Stein
Rockefeller Avenue
Kansas City
Raymond Khietutek
Acacia Country Club
Robert Warriner
Dickie
Dayton
Ohio
Otwo
Kraybill
Twins
Carol
Christian Science First Church of Christ
Crssitt and
Catherine Avenues
Kubricht
Ie Ae
Mera Congress
Ares
Ogden Ave
Dooors
Balaban & Katz
Katherine Hepburn
Robert Walker
Paul Henreid
Liszt
Schumann
Brahms
Strauss
LA Grange Federal
Drees
Tren
Alomar
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