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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
1
Local paper details weekly publication at 3840 Maple with managing editor Arthie Schonemann and regional locals including Nina Wallace Bessie Brill Rose and Gladys Ragona. Entries note offices and ad rates, plus several Brookfield and Congress Park locals and distribution points in Brookfield and nearby areas.
On the Burlington line near Brainard tests test a tar sealed tie protecting wood from water decay. Workers lay covered ties with rock binder and tar sealing to extend life, aiming to replace creosote. If successful, many railroads may adopt the material to resist decay and lengthen tie life on western tracks.
Ike supporters in LaGrange and surrounding suburbs prepare for a Republican pres nomination rally at the Wes Suburban YMCA. A 8 oclock gathering will feature local committee leaders and volunteers arranging pre-convention activities and assignments.
The trustees discuss continued appropriation ordinance covering Police Water Fire Library and street departments. Changes include parking area support for additions to structures, bonded debt handling, and adjustments to administrative expenses. The board aims to finalize allocations and set future meeting dates for August and September.
Charles Horky opens a new drugstore at 921A Ogden Ave offering prescriptions only with day or night delivery. A benefit performance titled Mr Ber tehopes and the sponsors James Chapter 144 of Tipder will be held this Saturday night at 8:30 in the R-B audites. News from the Little League farm teams and local notices appear as information is released.
Recreation programs begin Monday offering baseball for boys ages 12 and under with practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM. Girls aged 12 to 18 may register for lessons at Village Brookeid’s and a tennis and softball schedule includes junior and senior leagues with fees and evening sessions.
All village offices will be closed on July 51th for a designated observance. Public services will pause, and essential operations will continue as scheduled. Residents are advised to plan accordingly for service delays and to check the village website for updates.
Ronald W. Kostka 20 finished basic training at Sampson Air Force Base New York and advanced training at Lowry Air Force Base Denver. He is now stationed at McGuire AFB Trenton New Jersey. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James V. Kostka of 3123 Park Avenue and a graduate of Wilson Grammar Morton High School and Cicero Junior College. He is nephew of Mrs. Louis F Hajek and has a sister and brother in Serwyn.
Mr and Mrs William Braatz of 3 Arthur Ave observed their 25th wedding anniversary with congratulations from friends and relatives. A tea party for ne phews and friends followed, with refreshments and a decorated table featuring a grape arbor centerpiece. The couple also received many cards and gifts from well wishers.
Herbert C. Schmidt will be installed as Sertoma club president at Whitehouse Tea Room July 2 at 6 45 p m Other officers include Paul A Anderson Merton M Walker Broadwell A Rose Gilbert G Newman and Norman Holland A magic show by T A Blank and his son Tom will be featured Royal Bird retires as president and the president-elect arranges the program A report from members who attended the International Sertoma convention in Houston June 18 21 will be presented
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