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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

8

Camp Delavan Readies For Big Summer Enrollment

Camp Delavan in Riverside prepares for a busy summer with 177 scouts entering the first of five 12 day periods starting June 27, a record turnout that will rise to 206 two weeks later. West Suburban Council leaders L F Natchek and W T Herbert head staff including Kenneth Hunt and R V Minton with others aiding in waterfront, conservation, and crafts duties. The Hammer and Saw Party and Order of the Arrow ceremony launch the weekend, as the council plans a full season with 5800 boys registered.

Delavan E. D. Haugh Riverside Weat Boy Scout Council L. F. Natchek Hinsdale Mane Wil W. T. Herbert la Grange West Suburban Council Kenneth Hunt Waterfront R. V. Minton St. Anne, Ill National Aquatic School LaGrange Richard Larson Downers Grove Larry Swofford Tedentree Western Springs Swofford Michillinda Mich Bob Pidcock Bob Dwight D. Eisenhower John Stanley Joseph Zbornik Berwyn Zbornik Jennie Mumbower Benton Ill Singleton Tilusty Tom Schenkenberger Westmont Aubrey Vaughn Ronald Golek Chicago Marion Hills Iry Anderson Bob Stroube Richard Jigman Tom Kern Order of the Arrow Society of Honor

Two in District Are Awarded Top Scouting Honors

Two Arrowhead district officials receive the highest commissioner award after three years of service and leadership training. Recipients include Henry L. Pesch of Brookfield and William L. Constable of Roberts Park. Seven neighborhood commissioners earn neckerchiefs for completing basic training, including William Copgins, M.A. Rosin, Warfield, Sokol, Philip Zittek, Prince, and Anthony Barr.

Boy Scout Downere Grove Henry L. Pesch Brookfield Arrowhead Wiliam L. Constable Roberts Park H. G. Populorum LaGrange West Suburban Council Neckerchief William Copgins M.A. Rosin

Q Chorus and Barber-Q-Four Vie in Capital Contest

The Q Suburban Barbershop chorus and Barber-Q-Four from LaGrange will represent the village in SPEBQSA's international contest in Washington D C from Thursday to Saturday. The chorus draws 80 vocalists from the west suburb, after placing second in Detroit last year. Barber-Q-Four members include Emmett Boasing, Homer Mausberger, Robert Haeger, and Tom Watts from Elmhurst, LaGrange Park, and nearby areas.

LaGrange Spebqsa Washington D. C Detroit Mich Emmett Boasing Wolf Homer Mausberger

Scout Drive campaign shows 14 percent progress

Ray Ryder, audio tor of the West Suburban Council Boy Scout Capital Funds campaign, reports 14 percent of the goal reached from 15 percent of solicitors cards. Harold Shaub urges community leaders to complete calls. June 15 meeting at the Boy Scout office to review progress and plans. Local chairmen Leo Leissler, Don McAmie, and H. G. Thyer report to their communities. advanced gift committee meets June 11 chaired by Ed Logelin. Fred Leffer takes on multiple committees to advance final development and Wisconsin campsite plans.

Ray Ryder West Suburban Council Boy Scout Capital Funds Harold Shaub Boy Scout Office Leo Leissler Hinsdale Indian Trails Don McAmie H. G. Thyer Blackhawk Advanced Gift Ed Logelin Riverside Fred Leffer Wisconsin

Old Fashioned Showboat Pack Meeting For Brookfield Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts from Pack 43 at First Congregational Church in Brookfield held an old fashioned Mississippi Showboat program at their last pack meeting. Several boys wore period costumes while others joined in the entertainment after a brief business session.

First Congregational Church Brookfield Mississippi Leonard Spevacek Jamea Allan James Barrington David Gentile David Stamat Jerry Dancik David Gentile Jack Klecka Phillip Norgan Denner Tom Valiga Danny Peters Danty Peters Lee Smith Dennis Miller Alan Petersen Carl Jacopec Edward Moticka Phillip Morgan Lester Morgan Boy Scouts al Grandy

Wisconsin departments plan June contour maps for August operation

The conservation and forestry departments in Wisconsin are developing contour maps and forest crop development for the month of June to complete plans for the first operation period from August 1 to 7.

Conservation Department Forestry Department State of Wisconsin

Sunday game details amid scattered team notes

Fragmentary OCR mentions Cole Lenzi Queen and Carol Parker with Chienge agency, plus a Sunday schedule reference. No clear teams, venues, dates beyond June. Summary preserves entities while noting incomplete context of the game plan and participants.

H Cole Lenzi Carol Parker A Chienge Agency

Kiwanis Club Pack Sells Tickets For Outdoor Picnic

A community Kiwanis event reports selling 440 tickets for a large outdoor picnic and evening gathering led by organizer Carl Jacopey Alan Petersen, highlighting a successful fundraiser and upcoming activities.

Carl Alan Petersen Kiwanis Pak Moticka

Reynolds Plant Gift to MacNeil Memorial Hospital Fund

Reynolds Plant of McCook announced a $5,000 donation to the MacNeil Memorial Hospital building fund. Plant manager John Larson presented the check amid a brief ceremony with officials present.

Reynolds Plant MacNeil Fund Ols McCook Reynsur MacNeal Memorial Hoepital J John ‘Larson Larson Eraf J John Lewe Rivewide

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