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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
4
A new direct water connection will link Brookfield to North Riverside via McCormick and Rockefeller avenues easing pressure on Brookfield mains. The plan eliminates the need for a pressure reducing valve and prioritizes uninterrupted service during street work, with contractors restoring pavements and services once the main is installed.
Fragmented OCR style notes describe Campfire Girls receiving certificates of rank amid discontent. The text mixes garbled phrases about elections, water main work, tree protection, and construction details. Names, dates, and clear events are unclear due to the transcription.
Hodgkins hosts a community picnic with local groups and residents gathering at the park. Attendees include organizers and volunteers from area associations as plans for activities and refreshments proceed.
Mrs. Sylvia Kramer was the recipient of a miscellaneous day shower recently given by Mrs. Betty Weed at 420 S. Wareia. Assisting were Miss Esther Hileman and Miss Helen Christensen. The gifts were found by Moss Reamer following oblique clues.
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Vera Kratky wed Otto F Nedved Jr at St Pauls Riverside on June 3 in a ceremony led by Rev Grubb. Bride from Brookfield, groom from North Riverside, both Univ of Illinois graduates, Motorola employees. Reception for 100 followed. couple to live in Riverside.
Warren Druetzler of LaGrange, star Michigan State distance runner, will race Don McEwen of Michigan in the National Collegiate Athletic Association meet Saturday in Minneapolis. Druetzler
McEwen holds Big Ten two mile best with 9 02 4 pace conversation notes. Penn State's Ashenfelter claimed NCAA two mile title last year with Druetzler second. LTHS graduate ran two miles in 9 12 3 at CCC trials meet and bettered Don Lash 1937 mark of 9 18 3.
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A crowd of 8,000 watched Druetzler's standout performance at Marquette Stadium. The LaGrange star outdistanced most competitors and was rarely challenged. His notable foe was Len Truex of Ohio State, who stood as his main named rival.
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