European Black Bird Dominates Brookfield Zen Sounds
An observer at Brookfield Zen describes the European Black Bird and rival vocalists, noting the bird’s spirited song, dramatic poses, and a chorus of others including Naked Throated Bird and Kinfishers. The piece blends humor with a meditation on birdlife and a nostalgic nod to Dan Patch and county fairs.
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Brookfield
Jebin
Brazil
Tess Chubi
Gus
Howse
Pis
Fire department inhalator squad called May 27
Police report says Oscar Israels received first aid after a 12 hour drive from Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM.
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Oscar Israels
Israels
Aes
Girl Scout Investiture Honors Noted at Ceremony
Girl Scouts, Troop 14, received honors at investiture rites. Scholarships were awarded from St. Josephs College. Rev. Walt T. Pas announced the awards and the names of recipients Kayimend Sart Sels Oeden and others.
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Femacck High
Poookfieldi
St. Josephs College
Coltesevilles Tink
Walt T. Pas
Wits
Ned Pays
Junior College Graduation Night At Shoreland Hotel
Readers learn that a late graduating class at a junior college will hold a social event at the Shoreland hotel with freshmen and sophomores dancing. Jack Holbrook will provide music, Miss Margareta Carnal will play organ preludes and two declaimers will perform.
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War College Aip
Dune 12
Shoreland
Jack Holbrook
Ercaestiva
Marg
Carnal
Tschaikowsky
Morse
Dubois d “Jour de
Jovision
W. Q. Halverson
First Presbyyterian
LaGrange
Constance O'Mara
Elsie Dracil
Wil
Chopin
Neetdine
Elsie Wil
Radya
One on The Hillside Golf Course Report Card
Eimer Mattison Dees scored a rare hole in one on The Hillside Golf Course. The shot originated from a high teed No 1 French ball and rolled true to the hole, aided by open fairways and a center green. Arrangements are being made with the manufacturer for the ball used. Other players noted include Henry Fhichhols and Arthur Je Len. Ruehn, 26386 Forest Ave.
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Eimer Mattison Dees
Emer
Henry Fhichhols
Arther Jelen Oo
Ruehn
Forest Ave
Brookfield Memorial Day attendance and village notes
Brookfield residents report 46 attendees at the Brookfield Zoo Memorial Day. Notables include Lillian Halleck, John Clifton, Adeline Grimes, Walter Nederstrom, Vance Rogers, and Nina Wallace with grandson Waltie visiting Chicago for the Memorial City parade. Raymond Sarlitto receives an $800 honor scholarship from St Josephs College.
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Brookfield Zoo
Lillian Halleck
U.S. A
John Clifton
Epsca
Fisher
Veny Sirohl Outinen
Mack
Adeline Grimes
Vance DL
Rogers Bea Chfoan
Walter Nederstrom
Hodge Paden
Ruegeler
Bucei
Raymond Sarlitto
Brookfield
St Josephs College of
Collegeville
Ind
Ray
Children's Bay Observed Sunday June 10 at Brookfield Church
The First Congregational Church of Brookfield will observe Children’s Sunday on June 10 with a full church service starting at 10:80 am. Music director C Harold Bush will lead with organ by Mrs Richard Zrinick. readings by William Onnell and others. a children’s program includes hymns and prayers. attendance awards and Bible graduation activities planned.
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First Congregational Church
Brookfield
C. Harold Bush
Richard Zrinick
William Onnell
Ordor
Stanley
Chile
Berdard
Orward
eNagher
Nang Bell Rays
Lre Lees
Larry Pres
Lary Treece
Douglas Widger
Rodnex Gohrke
Viria Anse
Iddie Polivka
Endance
Rey
Grass School Gradual Next Thursday Promises Known Names
A local commencement event titled Grass School Gradual is planned for next Thursday with a list of attendees including William, Richard, Edward, Paul, and many others. The program features a stage show and safety notes by the director, with a focus on the class personnel and extended community involvement.
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Grass School
Sum
Frank iXos
Choot
Abe Dourd
Su Cron
Rel
William
Adsins
Richa
Akved
David Armb
Jdoduan
Beaver
Teaard Wille
Maersenalit
Richard Frank Hawes
Petricia Henry
Rose Danucek
Sally Deftifford Johnson
Anthony Raspes
Vieinke
Lucille
Wiliska
Ae Joseph Justo
Gail
Winthrop
Mann
Day Lawren Nhinnt
Mirquardi
Anes McLain
Donald Joseph Mel+ Ka
Arlene Maine
Roger Nerad
Dolores
Ruth Newmann
Paul C. Neumann
Darione Mae Nevel
Arthur John Nobis
Mrs Hayden of Brockfield retires from Bell System
Mrs Andrew F Hayden of Lydd Prairie Ave Brockfield has retired after more than 36 years with the Bell System. She served as a personnel clerk in the traffic department of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company's Long Lines Department in Chicago.
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Andrew F. Hayden
Lydd Prairie Ave
Brockfield
Dune i
Bell System
Heden
the American Telephone and Aegraph Company
Long Lines
Chicago
Laborer Killed By Flying Steel Fragment
A steel fragment fatally struck laborer Hail Melntyre during work near Burlington yards on Tuesday around 1 00. He died Tuesday evening as an inquest opened Wednesday morning. Police reported the accident and the injured man was rushed to hospital, but died before treatment could help. The incident is under official inquiry.
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Melntyre
Burlington
Meliutyre
Mel
Theo
Brookfield Sunday Broadcast Draws Village Talks
The tenth broadcast of Koew Brookfield on WEAQ 1300 KC aired Sunday. Officials’ talks have kept the program popular by offering informative discussions to listeners.
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Koew Brookfield
Boy Injured in Kiwanis Park Ball Game
David Karlson of 1537 Kerman Ave LaGrange Park was injured during a ball game at Kiwanis Park on June 2 around 2 o clock. He suffered lacerations to the skull and was taken to a local physician for treatment.
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David Karlson
Kermanave
LaGrange Park
Kiwanis Park
Boy 5 2 Auto Crash Victim Buried June 2
A boy killed in an auto crash was buried on June 2. The accident occurred near a Park Avenue address. Relatives named Vikers, Ralph alatzelle, Brece Knudsen, Edward Rupke, and Orge Vondruska attended. Mr Coviron was a Sea Roebuck Co buyer.
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Fe Oye
Riverside-Brookfield Graduation Week Schedule Announced
Riverside-Brookfield High School sets graduation week events with a Sunday evening baccalaureate by Rev. Merrill S. Tape of Riverside Methodist Church at 8 15 p m in the school auditorium Gordon Goodman valedictorian will speak on class night June HH or Shoelock. Wednes- Wyoodillie Po, the dune Frank HE Tod Kodpes spoke at the diplomas to BS members and a reception will follow.
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Riverside-Brookfield High School
Merrill S. Tape
Riverside Methodist Church
Solu
Wnodgehn Henke
Gordon Goodman
Frank HE
Lt Murphy Saves Flyer in Korean Plane
Lt Murphy saves flyer in a Korean plane. The scrambled text includes unclear personal names and numbers, with partial references to military ranks and dates, but readable fragments highlight a rescue act involving Lt Murphy and an aircraft context.
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Jg) Murphy
Flyer
English Head Fairy Guest at a High School Tea
Caroline Kwan welcomed an English head fairy guest at a high school faculty tea. Guests included Mable Bore Flora Weedy Mary Dieusten Lucile Shaples and several faculty members who praised Miss Ewan's service. tea was served with Mabel Bare Lucile Shipley presiding and Louis Newmark chairing.
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Boone
Caroline
Das Ryan
Mabel Bore
Flora Weedy
Mary Dieusten
Lucile Shaples
Merill Sanders
Paul Stewoed
Jafterneon
Moss Ewan Burster
Raths. CG
RB. Allen
Enese Jan
Neilie Courtney
Mary Moore
Sta Stephen
Louis Newmark
Amccasion
Sle
Ruta Cleary
Eihed Gurus
Atta Stauffer
Kia Leland
Carel Trumbull
E. A. Joukins
St Barbara’s Graduation Sunday Ceremony at St Bachara’s
Graduation exercises at St Barbara’s Parochial School will be Sunday June 10 at 3 p.m. The program includes a procession, choral pieces, diplomas, and a consecration to the Blessed Sacrament. The student roll lists many graduates including Mary Therese Bard, George Depasso, Rita Low Drought, Jerome Ducharme, and others.
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St. Bachara’s Parochial
EL N. Tyrrell Serting
Reron
Fyerrelh
Sacado Ieari
Dieton
Saes
Panis Angelicus
St. Barbara
St. Barbara Adut
Land of Hope
Giory
Mr. Breen
Ves
Marvyn Blazevieh
Mary Therese Bard
Russell Beixie
Viconas Cenge
George Depasso
Rita Low Drought
Jerome Ducharme
Rosalie Dasohh
Charles Ferris
Victor Ficker
Margaret Franson
James Galvin
Mary Catherine Gervase
Richart Grabarek
Os James Hair
Emily Ann Hodel
Barbara Hoppenrath
Joan Landés
Barbara Lillis
Lynne Loess
Robert Lori
Josephine Lubrano
William Lyons
Joseph Manak
LaVerne McCabe Portas
Jacqueline Metz
James Metzg
Toy Miller
Viasta Mirolock
James Pauley
Joan Pentis
Raymond Rajsky
Harold
Ree
Richard Rejnert
Joanne Serena
Dolores
Robert Slomka
Lowell’ Spielmi
Judith Spink
Leonard
Strafaci
Joseph Weise
Constance
Wil
Assembly Awards at R B High Wednesday
An awards assembly was held at Riverside Brookfield High School Wednesday morning. Awards were given to members of the varsity and forensics teams, and a Letterman's trophy donated by Cochrane Chese was presented to John Kracke for achievements in wrestling and tennis.
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Riverside - Brookfield High School
Varsity
Frosins
Letterman
Cochrane Chese
John Kracke
Awresting
Edo Wo
Peas
iMay
Mrs Erine Thill 80 Buried in Brookfield IL
Funeral services for Mrs. Erine Thill were held Friday at St Barbara’s Church Brookfield for an 80 year old resident born in Wuertemberg. She lived on a Brookfield farm with husband Henry Thill and died May 29 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital Berwyn. Surviving children grandchildren and a brother attended. honorary pallbearers from St Barbara’s Altar and Rosary Society and Foresters.
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Erine Thill
Ing
Johnsoneral
St Barbara’s
Mt. Carmel
W. T. Melne
Thill
Lave
Brookfield
Henry Thill
Baccalaureate Rites Sunday for Lyons High School Seniors
Lyons High School will hold baccalaureate rites Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the school auditorium. Rev Thomas Leroy Crosby pastor Western Shrings will deliver the sermon and officiate. The class will present a shawl dress.
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Lyons
Ship High School
Thomas Leroy Crosby
P Church of
Pageanes
Cakes Needed at USO Center on Chicago Ave
The USO at 30 Gan Avenue Chicago needs more cakes. Volunteers are urged to donate baked goods to support service members.
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Gan Ave
Chicago
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Das Patch
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Atsee Victore
Bill Werline
Donna Karasek
Jean Wescher
Jane Bea
Pat Collins
Pat Riley
Maryann Kralix
Carol Fencil
Nancy Rankin
Carel Werz
Sharon Kinedon
Alice Knissel
Rita Karsek
Joyce Kotak
Donna Younglark
Carolyn Kucera
Fenny Kemmersinga
Sean Chana
Carel Pravda
Suzanne Dierkes
Laura Heetel
Vivian Strauss
Ann Whenvree
Dianne Acens
Frent
Silline
Virginia Bilek
Linda Avise
Sandra Shaw
Sharon Venricka
Marie Janca
Tredrica Kratik
Collene Coates
Marion Hedin
Carl Wirters
Dr. Winters
So Winters
Nee See
Bapist CI
S. Olsen
Harald L. N
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Educaion
Wallawand
Paul George Allen
Margaret Ann Allsworth
David B. Ayres
Charles H. Backhus
Robert Makspe
Norma J. Beaver
Ronald Blai
Esis ‘McGuin
Berth Tas Endant
Road King
Oeden Ave
Army
Frank Schoon
Tri- State Village
Martin Q
Peach Ave
McGuin
Tnese
Brinks
Schoon
Fast Ave
Ogden
Harry Oakes
Martin
Whickfield
Vncindie
Stinson
Mabie
Bill Hoppenrath
Prairie
Nina Wallace
Waltie
Chicara
Art Institut
AP Fox
George Thill
Cass
Brookfield Po
Rita Lon
Sibasia
Ta Ui
Ciies
St. Barbara’s
Congregational Church
Koenig Auditorium
Mary F. Westerreich Potricin
Ry Paver
Kes
Edward Petrasck
Joyce Charivan Pestrin
Diana Elisabeth Pulveu
Sheila Emile Purcell
Jack Witham -Rhind
Charlcse
Joyce Rubin
Janet Rach Ryth
Marilyn Lacilie Sefarik
George N. Sapp
Heichand
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Jassy He. Schubert
James J. Sedgy
Virginia Carel Seiler
Lenis Lew Setije
Harold Albert Sites
Wayne
Carol Ann Thomas
Wiliam Robert Tiedt
Patricia Trantina
Barbara Jean Vanceura
Albert Vicheia
John Paul Vereen
Jean
Wehrwag
Marys
Arline Margaret Willard
Wes
James Covington
Rome
Fareral Services
Pei Santee
Marty Fein
Odode
Spuntess
Ate
Wiss
Caroline Kwan
St. Barbara's
New Erain Mail Service
LaGrange Post Office
Fred Sikorski
Charles Allbright
DuBois ‘Ave
Glen W. Coslett
Egbeat
Postel Transportation System
Charles Farley
Ashland Ave
Kreging
John
Alléright
Mit
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