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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
2
A jumble of lines records visits and greetings from Brookfield and Oak Park residents. It notes Dr Luther’s relative gathering, travels to London and Canada, visits from Nellie McCormick and family, Portia Manor club meeting, car safety ads, and several birthday and anniversary mentions among locals.
Beloit residents share family visits transfers and travels. Ralph Chapek and spouse visited her Beloit parents while George Smith and Prairie friends hosted gatherings. Kotrba family relocated to New York after selling their Maple Street home. Colby family plan a summer stay in Saugatuck while Oscar Von Kriegefeld and W C Alten trip to Brandenburg Kentucky. Riverside Camera ads appear between messages.
St Barbara's Mothers' Club named officers for the 1949 1950 school year meeting at Mrs J W Trainor home Tuesday June 14. Officers include President Mrs J W Trainor First Vice President Mrs Reno Beaudain Second Vice President Mrs J Stepan Secretary Mrs James Pentis Treasurer Mrs James Karnik Membership Chair Mrs Fred Fransor Co Chair Mrs James Ray Courtesy Chair Mrs Clifford Boivin. Grade representatives listed for First through Eighth grades with Mrs Joseph Siomka and others. Members look forward to increased membership as the school expands.
Ed ward Feely American Legion Auxiliary Unit 190 held its June 14 meeting at the legion hall. Grace Shahan reported on poppy tag efforts and congratulated Patsy Henry for winning the Puppy Poster contest and a class prize in the Fifth district. Mary Carleto spoke about a pilgrimage to an orphans village sponsored by the Legion and auxiliary, noting the joy of meeting the sponsored boy. Several district WE seniors donated gifts and a chicken dinner for the orphans. Jeorietta Rearoachers announced Jane Burrs and a junior appeared on Radio WeFEL. Kendal's rehabilitation base coupons were collected. she ranks third in the district. The school for veterans' hospital framing will be June 22, and volunteers are urged to contact Fay. Unit and Junior elections were held. officers listed. Clara Janda will host a board dinner June 28 at 3636 Arthur Ave. No meetings until Aug 9. Hazel Wilson, publicity chairman. Birthday greetings to Joan Van Leenenwen on her sixth.
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