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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

6

Piano recital and graduation notes in Chicago area

Don and Sue Kessel of Maple avenue plan a piano recital in the Fine Arts building, Chicago, on June 15 with teacher Evelyn Molden of Berwyn. Judy Franygon of Biancnan will graduate from St Barbara's on June 6, with a family gathering of Svobodas and other relatives visiting from Chicago, Berwyn, Brookfield and LaCrosse. Also noted are engagements, travels, a 13th birthday party, and a stork shower for Mrs Emil Drasta Jr., plus local club activities and a funeral visit to South Bend and Waukegan.

Don Sue Kessel Mapleave Fine Arts Chicago Evelyn Molden Berwyn Gross School Judy Fran‘gon Biancnan St. Barbara’s School George Svobodas Fred Svoboda Mike John Svoboda Tom Nels Franson Sharon Gertrude Franson Arlene Krejcik Emil Anna Michael Cicero Emil Drasta Jr Jerry Sovka Madison Ave

New Officers Lead RB Chapter Honor Group

Gail Kulie serves as president and Carol Cotta as secretary for the RB chapter of the National Honor Society. Members plan refreshments for the social hour after the class night program on June 14 and may take charge of Class night in future. All members will attend a noon luncheon at Plentywood Farm on June 16. The 23 seniors listed are: Buretta Bardauskas Patricia Bloomquist Frederick Brokaski Dorothy Cordes Carol Cotta Diane Dietrich Phillis Gerhold Patricia Glen Carol Grant Susan Hastings Robert Janca Arlene Johnson Harold Allen Kracht Gail Kulie Nancy Lindquist Rosaire Maier Robert Pesch Gaylord Rogeness Marilyn Sering Maryanne Sorensen Marybeth Sorenson Glen Swanson Barbara Zika.

Gail Kulie Carol Cotta Plentywood Farm National Honor Society Buretta Bardauskas Patricia Bloomquist Frederick Brokaski Dorothy Cordes Diane Dietrich Phillis Gerhold Patricia Glen Carol Grant Susan Hastings Robert Janca Arlene Johnson Harold Allen Krac

Visit to ill uncle and travel for studies noted

The text notes a visit to Fred D. Barnes who is very ill and that Don Kessel will depart for Saltillo Mexico on June 20 to attend summer school and begin work on his master's in Spanish.

Fred D. Barnes Don Kessel Satillo Mexico

Look Who's Here Loretta Prokupek Born June 3

Mr and Mrs Earl A Prokupek of 9505 Garfield Ave announce the birth of Loretta Jean Prokupek on June 3.

Earl A. Prokupek Garfield Ave Loretta Jean Prokupek

Meeting For Senator Douglas Is Planned

Residents from Riverside Brookfield Lyons LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs Hinsdale Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove will gather at 4352 Lawn Ave Western Springs at 8 45 p m Thursday June 17 to discuss plans supporting Senator Douglas bid for reelection.

Riverside Brookfield Lyons LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs Hinsdale Clarendon Hills Downers Grove Lawn Ave Douglas

Little Things Count in Cold War Era Life

A collection of quirky contrasts from behind the Iron Curtain and abroad. Reports note seven East Berlin circus tightrope walkers escaping to freedom while Bulgaria endures a salami crisis with 24 percent lower production and foreign matter in the meat. A Moscow radio critique laments dull programs. In Long Island a sanitation worker's wife seeks separation after 12 years without a bath. KU BRICHT'S Pharmacy promotes baby toiletries at 9421 Ogden Ave Brookfield with emergency prescription numbers.

East Berlin Bulgaria Sofia Long Island Kubricht’s Ogden Ave Brookfield Hunter

Brookfield Friends of the Library Drive Continues. Meetings Open

The Brookfield Friends of the Library invite participation in ongoing membership drive led by president Mrs. Curtis Glick. Meetings at 1 30 p m on third Fridays in October November January February and March at the Methodist church opposite the library. Membership $1 season. call Mrs. John Doegey HU 35 8340. Nursery provided in the library’s Children's room.

Brookfield Friends of the Library Curtis Glick Friends of the Library Methodist John Doegey Brookfield Public Library Fredericka Wiley Clara Beattie Preston Bradley Walter Moss

Fourth Graders of Brook Park Visit Stockyards

Brook Park school fourth graders toured the Swift and Co packing house at Chicago stockyards on May 28. The 38 students traveled by chartered bus and were joined by accompanying parents and a list of listed student chaperones.

Brook Park Brook Park School Swift and Co Chicago Susan Burns Michele Coakley Pat Deutsches Raylene Elwart Nancy Fleishman Judy Fleishman Carole Hekr Jill James Carol Kaplan Carol Koca Linda Lancaster Sue Miller Karen Nelson Berta Penne Evelyn Pulven Judy Rink Dot Rousseau Lois Schneider

Japanese Leave Army Pfc. Matiya Jr. Visits Hakata

Pfc Nicholas M Matiya Jr 28 whose Brookfield parents live at 4506 Deyo Ave spent seven day rest and recuperation leave in Hakata Japan His wife Helen lives at 4984 S Oak Park Ave Berwyn He is a Wireman with Battery A 24th Infantry Div 63d Field Artillery Battalion normally stationed in Korea Matiya arrived overseas last August

Army Nicholas M. Matiya Jr Deyo Ave Brookfield Hakata Japan Matiya Helen S. Oak Park Ave Berwyn Korea 24Th Infantry Division 63D Field Artillery

Children Day Fete Planned at Hollywood Church

The Hollywood Brookfield Presbyterian church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday at 10 45 AM in Hollywood grade school auditorium. A combined meeting of elders trustees and deacons is set for Friday evening at 7 30 at the Manse. A four-member delegation from Chicago presbytery will visit to present the 1955 national benevolent budget of the Presbyterian Church USA.

Hollywood-Brookfield Presbyterian Church Hollywood Grade School Chicago Presbytery The Presbyterian Church U.S.A

Pupils from Brookfield Church Set Recital at 3 P.M.

Students from Brookfield Spring partial recital at Pauls Episcopal Church scheduled for 3 PM. The program includes Carol pieces featuring Vix Charles eae Ste dra Feng I thia Rusteen, Shelley Rusteen, Carolyn Corey, Diane Nelsen and Suzanne.

Brookfield” Springs

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