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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
5
RB Bull team from Sask Park hosts Oak, Parker Benedetto hits two hits and scores, but four walks and seven strikeouts hinder RB. Oak leads 6-0, Bulldog rally falls short as Oaks clinch 7-6 victory amid late-inning actions and fielding miscues.
Faith Bowlers of Faith Lutheran Brookfield led by Pastor George Vulgaris and teammates Herbert C. Egs ert Albert A Krizek Deno Ferrucciani and Henry A. Tiede claimed the United Lutheran Conference bowling title at the Bowlers Club Forest Park. Thirty eight teams entered as final scores show solid totals. the Chicago area event crowned Faith Bowlers as champions for the second year in a row.
Brookfield girls defeated the Colored All Stars 12 to 7 in a Saturday game at Kiwanis Park. Key contributions came from Jean Theesipsen who led the attack with three hits, Mary O’Connor with a homer and three trips, and Ann Flowers homering for East Chicago. Hurlers from Brookfield and Hoosier Iassies faced varied success as Dee Cotton praised the team’s readiness under Manager Fred O’Conner and Coach Ed Duséd.
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Warren Druetzler of LaGrange placed fourth in the NCAA two mile at Minneapolis. Michigan's Dor McEwen set a new NCAA standard of 9 01.9 to win. USC's Jim Newcomb finished second, Semper of Kansas third, with Druetzler close behind in fourth. Druetzler had finished second in the event last year in California.
The Smaller Than Teen club for girls ages 8 to 12 held a wiener roast hay rack ride and party at Stafford Stables last Wednesday with about 100 attendees. Local numbers by Betty Reilly of LaGrange were part of the informal entertainment. Dora Brooks of Lowry's sponsors the club with chaperones Alice Grant and Betty Blake. Officers include Sean Kaëgebdein as president, Sue Rafferty as vice president, Barbara Bradley as secretary, Joy Hebert as treasurer, and Miriam Campbell as social chairman.
Plans are near complete for a June 27 tour of five North Shore gardens in Winnetka Glencoe and Chicago areas. Open 1 30 to 5 30 with homeowners Mrs Hugh Foresman and Mr Jesse Strauss offering access to downstairs areas. Admission 1 50 proceeds support Herrick House a convalescent home for about 175 children yearly with medical supervision and a hopeful program despite rheumatic heart conditions.
Edwin J. Belknap of 4158 Raymond Brookfield was arrested on police charges of running a red light after his westbound car on Ogden hit a northbound vehicle driven by Martin L. Zuek of 220 Boaland Ave Bellwood at 9:26 a.m.
Harold Anderson 34 son of Mrs Ben Anderson of 9526 Congress Park Ave died June 13 after a two year illness. Funeral services were held June 16 with burial at Mt Auburn cemetery. He served in the army 1941 to 1945 and was held 27 months in a German concentration camp. Survived by wife Winnie two children Russell and Carol of Lockport his mother Mrs Allen Anderson two brothers John and Arthur and three sisters Mary Florence and Eleanor.
Police described multiple crashes on Burlington avenue including Be knap's car with 875 damage to the left front fender Zuek's auto with 40 damage to the rear right and right front fender, and a backing car incident at 10:30 am with R A Gleixner and Mrs. William Burton involved.
Hinsdale notes list area residents taken for care during the week. Grover Collins of LaGrange cut part of his left palm while cutting meat. Emma Emmart of Willow Springs fractured her left ankle after a tile spill on Arch er avenue. Quentin Fisk of Western Springs sustained severe lacerations to the left leg at Wolf Road Trailer Camp. Roger Swift, age 7, of LaGrange suffered a slight concussion after a bike fall near his home.
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