04 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
1
Local Brookfield notices list residents Wallace Nina and Winifred CONGRE Bessie Brill PARK HOLLYWO Alice Wood. Mews office at Burlington with phone 8649 and Mater 3-6175. Annual rates set at $3.00, 81.78 shown, locations at 569 Burlington and 11 W Park.
Funeral services for Paul O. Juengel father of Erich Juengel were held Feb 24 at the funeral home in Brookfield with interment in Concordia cemetery. He died Feb 22. Survived by widow Marie Meyer, children Erich Paula Hilda Adela Jagusch, Ruth Juengel nee Brockman, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Henry Elisabeth Aufdemberg Johanna Ramm Lina Meyer.
Theresa E Bierbauer Fenelon nee Bierbauer of 9146 Sherman Ave died February 18 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Services were February 22 at St Barbara church with burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs William Shay of Franklin Park, two grandchildren Patricia and Billy, mother Mrs Theresa Bierbauer, sisters Mrs Josephie Gast and Mrs William Brasts, brothers Ray and Carl Bierbauer, all of Brookfield.
Mrs Maud Davenport aged about 70 or more died February 24 at the hospital. Funeral services were held at 40 South Ashland Avenue LaGrange and interment followed in Chapel Hill Gardens. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Virginia Brady and three sons with thirteen grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Potts of Massillon Ohio announce their son has taken a coaching post at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The note lists moves by Chicago residents Mr and Mrs Gaver to 2908 Forest Post, and Rod McCullough of Albuquerque New Mexico visiting family while serving as an army hospital admission clerk. Harold Schoen of 808 Henrietta recently recovered from an illness and returned home. Sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Brady on the passing of Ther mother. Mrs Naud Davenport 288 Arthur Ave and Mrs Balby 1229 Ostrander hosted a birthday luncheon in Hyce on February 24.
Brookfield Methodist Church holds a communion service on Ash Wednesday at 7:08 pm conducted by Pastor the Rev Milton D Bayly. The series continues each Wednesday during Lent with the sender choir and organist Lila Blanche ard.
The text lists services for the First Church of Christ Scientist including Sunday School for pupils up to age 20 and a church service. The document references a February 2 service with the subject likely related to Christ and faith, though the wording is garbled. Names and exact locations are unclear.
The Congress Park Community Methodist Church Brookfield marks 50 years with a March 7 service at 11 am consecrating a new sanctuary and educational building by Bishop Charles W Brashares. An afternoon open house runs from 2 to 5 pm. The church organized in 1904 now has 3590 members, and the anniversary program includes former pastors preaching during Lent on March 14 21 and 28.
Major General Bergin forwards a record of trial review for Lt George C. Schreiber. The board of review will determine legality and correctness of findings and sentence under the Uniform Code, with possible petition to the U.S. Court of Military Appeals if adverse. Clemency review by Army and Air Force board set for April 1954.
Leon Smaage, once known as Gross 95 superintendent, claimed multiple prizes after excelling at a radio quiz on February 14. He notably guessed all but the final question, missing the milk coat and a top hat, yet still dominated the competition and earned rewards.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness, sympathy and flowers after Theresa Fenerer's death. It lists Mrs Wer Skog, Mrs Theresa Bierbauer, and siblings, with April 4 and April 11 dates connected to the Garrett Seminary professor and Rev Herbert Rasey at Geneva Methodist Church.
Homemade bakery goods go on sale Friday March 5 at 10 30 AM at Jubrichts drug store Oyden and Deyoaves to aid Congress Park WSCs. Mr and Mrs Ben Suattem and daughters Nelwyn and Myrna Eiserman traveled to Bloomington to visit daughter Judy a student at Illinois Wesleyan College.
Edward Feely and American Legion members in Brookfield organize a male feeding program at Vaughn hospital on Oct 23, 1953, providing meals and companionship to veterans on neurology wards. Twelve male feeders work Saturdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., earning 272 hours. auxiliary members escort on Saturdays.
Brookfield Junior Woman's club at 8243 Oak Ave on February 1 hosted nurse Mrs Lloyd Huff of Gross Brook Park Grammar schools who spoke on health and answered questions. Members welcomed Pearl Regnier, planned a March 5 theater party for The Seven Year Itch, donated to Independence Hall restoration, and enjoyed refreshments by hosts Mrs Virginia Valiga and Mrs Charlotte Clausen.
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