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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

Giving Party Before Prom at Lyons Township High School

Twenty eight senior girls and boys at Lyons Township High School plan an open house on Tuesday and a senior prom at The Ednal Country Club. Teachers, mothers, and parents are invited. refreshments include cookies and pretzels.

Lyons Township Otelock Dages Edbnal Country Club Techevhal Bern Ty Poe Athneen Dherathy Adams Dane Anderoh Carel Sorteslieh Cole Corey Coener Nancy Gref Dotty Mid

Sixth District Winner of Fioners Honored at Illinois Convention

The Sixth District of the Federation of Women's Clubs announced eight state honors at a recent Illinois convention in Chicago. LaGrange Woman's Club, led by district president Mrs. Frank L. Howagish of LaGrange, reported on district clubs and introduced Moe HH. Earl Caster of Oak Park as the new president. Howell served as organist throughout the convention. District awards included four firsts and one third in the press and publicity scrapbook contest, with Mrs. Evelyn Schmidt of Congress Park Women’s Club earning an award for a poem and Mrs. bury of Nerth yk Women’s Club receiving an art contest honor.

Federation of Women’s Club Chicago LaGrange Woman's Club Frank L. Howagish South Kensington Avenue LaGrange Moe HH Earl Caster Oak Park Howell Evelyn Schmidt Congress Park Weeran Mre.bury Nerthyk Women's Club

Bounty on Foxes Debated by Forest Preserve Board

The Forest Preserve board weighs a Southeast Sportsmen club proposal for a two fox bounty in Cook County to protect pheasants planted for the season. Speakers cite fox problems near farmers’ dens while critics argue against an open season and note fox diets and preserve uniqueness.

CNS Forest Preserve Board Southeast Sportsmens Club Cook County Sam Sundik Gluer Karl Ve Robert Beatty Llaue Wton League Chicago Remndolph Street Loop Elizabeth Conkey Charles G. Sayers

Jaycee Luncheon Highlights JC Women Seniors Ceremony

Freshman and sophomore junior college women plan a luncheon at Plentywoods Farm in June. The Phi luncheon will be part of the graduation ceremonies for the JC class, with campus leaders and attendees anticipated.

Plentywoods Farm

Home Made Dust Mops from Outing Flannel Cases

Readable text describes making dust mop cases from outing flannel clipped over a broom. Cases are fastened with a drawstring and can be removed for washing, offering an easy reusable cleaning tool.

Boys State to Host Nine at LTHS Event

Nine study opportunities at Boys State for LTHS students announced by Carl Warsow director of extracurricular activities. The program, expense free for participants, runs the entire June 2027 week at Springfield with classes elections and supervised recreation. Sponsors include American Legion Post 41 LaGrange Kiwanis Robert Coulter Post LaGrange DAR and Western Springs Legion.

LTHS Carl Warsow Reys’ State Springfield LaGrange American Legion Post No Lairange Kiwanis Club Robert Coulter

Delta Delta Delta to Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary

West suburban Tri Delta members plan to attend the sixtieth anniversary convention on June 24 at the Banff Springs hotel in the Canadian Rockies. Mrs A C Olson and Mrs Lewis Skinner are delegates, the sorority founded in 1888 has 92 chapters and 160 alumnae, funds scholarships from 50 to 200 dollars and supports YWCA Travelers Aid locally.

Delta Delta Delta Yat Banff Springs Canadian Rockies A. C. Olson North Wasola Avenue West Suburban Alliance Lewis Skinner South Kensington Avenue Boston Tri Delta Tri

Rent Suit Seeks Treble Damages Overcharges at West Chester Cottage

Norbert Jr and Elizabeth Rozek filed in Federal Court in Chicago a rent overcharge suit seeking up to three times damages for a four room brick cottage at 740 Bristol Avenue West Chester. They accuse owners Barclay F and Dorothy Kip of charging $65 monthly when the legal maximum was $42.50. The tenancy began June 1 1940 and a notice on April 22 to quit by June 1 1943 violated a 60 day rule. An injunction against eviction is requested.

CNS Bristol Avenue Westchester Norbert, Jr Elizabeth Rozek Barclay F Dorothy Roteks Ostrowski

Books Selected After Two for District Pupils Adopted

The board of education adopted new arithmetic textbooks for grades 3 to 6 and 7 to 8 after two years of study by a committee chaired by Mrs. Helen A. Schneider. Supplemental materials will accompany the texts. Committee members include Mrs. Harriet Galé, Mrs. Ione Cowan, Mrs. Gladys Charvat, and several others.

Helen A. Schneider Harriet Galé Ione Cowan Gladys Charvat Irene Loughlin Bee Prater Vera Staff Lyla Schultz

Congress Park PTA Hosts Open House for Leona Larimore

The Congress Park PTA plans an open house in honor of Mrs Leona Larimore, retiring principal. The event is Sunday June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the school gymnasium, with friends and former graduates invited to extend best wishes.

Congress Park Pta

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