Local residents mark birthdays travels and visits
Mr and Mrs Robert Hocken returned Sunday from a six day trip to Toledo Ohio for the International board. Lee Williams on Dero Ave celebrated his thirteenth birthday June 10. Ted Rockcastle and family hosted breakfast guests, Frank Wood hosted a dinner guest Frank Coyne of Chicago. Gene Childress earned a bachelor of arts from Kalamazoo College. Pfc Henry Cunat returned to Ft Sill after a 10 day visit with his wife formerly Eric Zimmerman. John A Gervase nephew graduation at LTHS. Sam Gervase visited Maine and Forrest City Canada. Mrs D Guzzardo of Lincoln Ill visited Sam Gervase family. Harry Von Huben hosted dinner with Frank Woods. Gloria Dykes celebrated fifth birthday with Playmates. Congress Park WSCS to hold ice cream social June 20. Eugene Conrow arrived to attend funeral of Mildred Ratschman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cunat
Ft. Sill
Okla
Eric Zimmerman
DuBois Blvd
Cumat
YMCA staff to attend centennial convention in Cleveland
West Suburban YMCA staff members Charles H. Stotz Winifred Colton and Don Widler will travel to Cleveland for the Centennial YMCA convention June 21 to 24 marking 100 years of YMCA service in the United States. Attendance includes 5090 people across 14 conferences and 15 special meetings with notable leaders from government UN church business and education. Truman and Saint Laurent have accepted invitations to attend. Stotz will fly in for Friday and Saturday sessions. Colton will lead the North American Women and Girls work sessions. Widler joins meetings of the physical directors society and industrial secretaries. Special meetings feature Edith Turtle and Janet Heinze attending Hi-Y events with Heinze preparing for Hi-Y delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban
Cleveland
Charles H. Stotz
Winifred Colton
Don Widler
United States
Harry S. Truman
Louis St. Laurent
Canada
United Nations
Church
YMCA
North America
World
Stotz
H. A. Stotz
Orange City
Fla
Edith Turtle
Young Adult Assembly
Janet Heinze
LaGrange
Miss Heinze
Chicago
Malden Ave
LTHS
Turtle
Clarendon Hills
Col
Mrs. Gregg
Natural History Museum
Col. Gregg
Chicago Board of Ymca Managers
Alpha Xi Delta Elects Officers
Alpha Xi Delta members chose new officers for the coming year at the final “Q” Suburban club meeting in Hinsdale. J. J. Bristow of LaGrange becomes president, Mrs. Leslie Roberts of Western Springs is secretary, and Mary Ellen Richards of Riverside is treasurer. Retiring officers include Mrs. Kard Landefeld of Western Springs as president and Mrs. W. J. Askew of Hinsdale as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta
S. J. J. Bristow
LaGrange
Leslie Roberts
Western Springs
Harry A. Brink
Mary Ellen Richards
Riverside
Man
E. Third St
Hinsdale
Bristow
Robert Cresap
Kard Landefeld
W. J. Askew
Legion Aids WWII Vet Dependents Social Security Credits
Commander Ray Barton of Edward Feely Post No 190 says dependents of World War II veterans who died in or out of service should contact their nearest Social Security office to explore benefits. The American Legion credits for WWII service became law in 1940 and benefit families may receive 70 to 150 dollars monthly, averaging about 70. The Legion seeks similar coverage for Korean War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Barton
Edward Feely
American Legion
Cone
Woman's Club Party Shown as Big Success
The Brookfield Woman's club ways and means committee hosted a party last Wednesday at Mrs. R. A. Gust's home. Several card tables entertained members and guests. Prizes were supplied by Mrs. Richard Rauhut and Mrs. J. W. F. Smith and awarded to Mrs. Rudolph Kobzina, Mrs. LeRoy Marconi, and Mrs. Granger Husted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Brookfield Woman's Club
R. A. Gust
Richard Rauhut
J. W. F. Smith
Rudolph Kobzina
LeRoy Marconi
Granger Husted
Quick Results Want Ad Phone Lagrange 4600
A concise classified note invites readers to call Lagrange 4600 for quick results on want ads. The item provides a single contact number and urges prompt inquiries for fast responses. No additional details or names are included.
Meeting The LaGrange Interracial Fellowship Held Tuesday
The LaGrange Interracial Fellowship meets Tuesday June 19 at 7 40 PM in Second Baptist Church 522 Franklin St. The program features Fred E Keith of Midway Television Institute and Jerome E Morgan president of the institute. They enjoy wire recordings with patriotic themes plus speeches by famous figures on civil affairs and civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange Interracial Fellowship
Second Baptist Church
Franklin St
Fred E. Keith
Midway Television Institute
Jerome E. Morgan
Keith
New Confederate Reunion stamp arrives at Brookfield Post Office
Postmaster Mike Colgrass says the first issue of the United Confederate Veterans stamp reached the Brookfield post office this week. The gray background stamp features two soldiers, a young man and an aged veteran, with the legend United Confederate Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Brookfield
Open Player in June Tourney At Edgewood
A low net twosome women’s golf event will be held Tuesday in June at Edgewood Valley Country Club over 18 holes. Qualifying rounds on June 5 produced 19 winners earning berths in four flights. Match play continues through the month with prizes awarded at tourney’s end. several Women’s Western Golf Association events and a match play against Paar are noted. Mrs Treean DeWer of Western Sprivas won the Women’s Western Pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge Sand Valley Country Club
Western Golf Association
Paar
Winnine
Treean DeWer
DeWitt
Golf match Results Across Classes
In Class B of match play par, Mrs J M Purvis of Chicago won with a 1 down card. Mrs Ray Murray of Western Springs took first in Class C finishing 3 down to par, and in Class 1D Mrs James McFail of Western Springs won with a 2 down score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Purvis
Chicago
Ray Murray
Western Springs
James McFail
LaGrange Park Man to Advise Peony Fanciers
Francis P L Pinalsxy of LaGrange Park will be chief judge of the American Peony Association at the peony exhibit. He will provide complete information about greying peonies and will attend the Garden Center hall of the Chicago Horticultural Society on Fridays. The event runs next Monday and continues weekly with sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis PL Pinalsxy
Spring Ave
LaGrange Park
American Peony Association
Garden Center Hall
Chicago
Meehigan
Amdant
Repair Machinery Winter Time Repair and Elc
A brief notice describes a winter repair period for machinery and electrical equipment. It notes planned downtime and safe handling procedures during the service window.
Hinsdale Sanitarium Baby Department Records Busy Week
Hinsdale Sanitarium reports a busy week in the baby department with several births. Names include Donna Mary, Thomas Roger, Sati Ann, Marcia Ann, and another daughter born to various local residents. Details list parents and birth dates in June and early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale Sanitarium
LaGrange
Brookfield
Western Springs
Marvin Rkuka
Erainani
Donna Maryern
Dune
Mary Louise McDisahd
Warren McDonald
Ashland Ave
Roger Wwekoff
Ange Re
Thomas Roger
Select Girls State Candidates in Illinois Legion Units
Legion units announce candidates for Girls State across Illinois. Selection emphasizes leadership and courage to train future leaders in democracy and citizenship while many colleges host the sessions as hundreds participate statewide.
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Legi
Eng
Mer
Hlini
Anes
Courage
Lee High Aiheal
McMaurray College
Jacksons HL
Illinoig
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Robert Hockenbrough
Toledo
Ohio
The
International Board
Lee Williams
Dero Ave
Ted Rockcastle
Dallas
Texas
Frank Wood
Paul Childress
Kalamazoo
Gene
Kalamazoo College
Frank Coyne
J. C. Broughs
Joseph Gervase
New York
John A
Sam Gervase
Maine
Forrest City
D. Guzzardo
Lincoln, Hil
Harry von Huben
Winnetka
Frank Woods
Gloria Dykes
Deyo Ave
Delwin Hoben
Congress Park Ave
Jimmy
Heben
Congress Park
WSCS
Church Lawn
Buddy
Eugene Conrow
Santa Monica
Calif
Mildred Ratschman
Deyoave
Mey
Woman's Club
Edgewood
John M
Mehiveen
Ali Sunset Ave
Sati
Ann
John Millers
Tawny Meester
Savona
Marcia Ann
V Mirs
Mardsen
Laese
Clifford Bielhy
Annov
Herth
Neehihaid
Kiwanis
Village Hall
Call Brookfield
Maple and Brookfield Ave
Thelma Markland
Peggy Gemar
Mrs. Thelma Markland
Riverside-Brookfield
Kiwanis Park
Maple
Ogden
DuBois
Willow
MR. Larue Thompson
Springs Pool
Irv. Griames
Irv Grimes
Irv. Grimes
MAR. Louis Nexvmark
Gross
Lincoln School
Peggy Gerar
Brookfield Recreation Commission
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