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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1950

Page

3

Local LTHS seniors gain college admittances across multiple universities

Decisions for most LTHS seniors are nearly complete with many accepted to colleges. Among those admitted are Susan Smale and Dave, Grin tehen De Groot at Michigan and Albion, Valparaiso admission for Newman, Hershey and Kromray at Iowa State, Jo an McDougal at the University of Colorado, and Dot Sanborn, Louise, Carole Bowen, Janice at the University of Colorado. Others, including Johnson, Nancy, Phillips, Dick Roberts, and Elizabeth Williams, plan Drake or Central College. A number have scholarship consideration from Ripon, Lawrence, and other schools, with many LTIC applicants listed among bound seniors.

Oliver Susan Smale Dave Grintehen de Groot Michigan Barbara Swain Albion Cosnelle Newman Valparaiso Hershey Kromray Iowa State Joan McDougal University of Dot Sanborn Louise Carole Bowen Janice University of Colorado M Johnson Nancy Drake University Phillips University of Matind Dick Roberts Central College Dorothy Stevens Elizabeh Williams College Carson Rippon Percy Lawrence Cine Areia Asa Leah Babeck Bover Prudence Coes Cyn Curtis Rosay Davison Judick Margaret Frankerie Gaucer Dolores Graber Haines Evelyn Heina Joan Karen Johnson Karol LTIC Joanne Carel la Viers Louise Ty Jean Quick Alice Reck Redenwald Mariene Ker Nina Lee Schiaf

West Boy Scout Crusade Demonstration May 20 at First and 47th

The event by area of the Two Metals company area on First g nd 47th st aims to showcase outdoor Scout activities. M Simek, chairman of the Exposition and Cob Fair, notes the display will demonstrate welding in action and attract interest from West Suburban area. Cub, Boy, and Scout units will participate to fund raise for the national Scout movement.

2 Metals Company M. Simek Cheirman Th. de Exposition Welds Metais Company

Reid as et al. at OL Mid showcases growth in line play

Reid and teammates at OL Mid demonstrate progress in run blocking and pass protection as the squad faces tougher tests this season. Key linemen and coaches emphasize cohesion, technique refinement, and game plan execution to elevate overall performance.

La Grange Couple’s African Journey Ends In Return

Mr and Mrs R Ross of 200 South StoneLaGrange completed a 28000 mile air and car trek through Africa, meeting the Mahdi in Khartoum and visiting Kenya Congo and South Africa game reserves. They described Masai and Watusi tribes, observed tall Watusi men and pygmy communities, noted elegant cranes and a lioness with cubs, and recounted close encounters with lions and impalas during their wildlife travels.

R. Ross S. Stone Africa LaGrange Ross New York Ink Mahdi Sudan Khartoun T. Ryerson & Son, Inc Kenya Abe Moon Belgian Congo Steel Company Mrs. Ross Adbert Relocan Congo Krueger and Highluwe South Africa Pans Krueger

Prof Havighurst to Speak at Patrons Meeting Riv Riverside Brookfield HS

The Patron's Council of Riverside Brookfield High School will meet in the school auditorium on Tuesday March 28 at 8 15 pm Prof Robert James Havighurst will discuss Do Adolescents Need Parents A Q A period will follow He has taught at Miami University Wisconsin and Chicago and written several books on child development Parents and students are urged to attend A social hour and refreshments will follow the program

Riverside-Brookfield High School Robert James Havighurst Havkhurst Ohio Wesleyan University Miaimi U Ohio University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Ohio State General Education Board Rockefeller Foundations University of Chicago Hawghars Harpers Fisher Houghton- Mefflin Wiley

Rosses recall Watusi visit and Mahdi tea in Sudan

Mr and Mrs Ross visited the Watusi and were entertained by the prince in a colorful native dance with about 200 participants. They later toured Khartoum, tea with the Mahdi’s son amid Moorish palace grounds, exotic fruits, and elaborate garden ceremonies.

Ross Rass Sudan

Lyons Township Regular Republicans to discuss Seventh District candidates

On Monday afternoon March 27 the Lyons Township Regular Republican meeting gathers at the home of Mrs W B Jordan Hinsdale to hear Arthur W Sprague of La Grange discuss issues from his viewpoint. The gathering begins at 1 30 with tea at 3 p.m. For details call La Grange 4527 or Western Springs 7424.

Lyons Township Omen W. BR. Jordan Hinsdale Arthur W. Sprague la Grange

West Suburban AAC Sees Membership Rise to 126

The American Action committee reports 126 members now, up 36 in a month, spanning Downers Grove Maywood Brookfield Riverside Hinsdale LaGrange LaGrange Park and Western Springs. Chairman Port urges contact for joining as officers are nominated and by laws reconditioned. The meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the West Suburban YMCA will plan a car parade and voting drive for the April primaries.

American Action Committee Action Group AAC Richard Port Vilages Downers Grove Maywood Brookfield Riverside Hinsdale LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs AAT JiaGrange West Suburban Norimary Mem

South Brookfield News Notes Births and Gatherings

Congratulations to South Brookfield residents welcoming three new babies: Jeanne Louise McAloon born March 5 to Mr and Mrs Joh E McAloon at 3916 Oak Ave. Donna Louise Petrousek born March 5 to Mr and Mrs Frank Petrousek at 3913 Grove Ave. Dean Francis Connolly born March 8 to Mr and Mrs James Connolly of 4011 Tim Ave. Local social events include combined birthday anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Joseph Kwasny of Chicago with Mrs Kwasny’s parents at the Furtak home on Forest Ave last Sunday, and visits by Mr and Mrs J R Shahan and Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis of Joliet with Mr and Mrs Edward Metzger on Forest Ave. Amvets fashion show at Candlelight Lounge enjoyed by Mes Stanley Prokopek Jr, John Bedrava, Joseph Provanvano and Auga Antunnes last Wednesday. The piece notes Mr and Mrs James Suchemel of Maple celebrating something unspecified.

South Brookfield Jeanne Louise Joh. E McAloon Oak Ave Donna Louise Frank Petrousek Grove. Ave Dean Francis James Connolly Tim Ave Joseph Kwasny Chicago J. R. Shahan Sunnyside Ave Fred Lewis Joliet Edward Metzger Forest Ave Mmes Stanley Prokopek Jr John Bedrava Joseph Provanvano Auga Antunnes Amvets James Suchemel

AAC executive committee votes on officer candidates

The Magnetizers review blanks for prospective candidates for president vice president secretary and seven action group chairmen. Additional names may be proposed from the floor at tonight’s meeting. Officers election is set for the AAC April meeting.

AAC Action Group

Christening of Kathleen Mary Feb 12 at St Barbara's

The christening of Kathleen Mary, born February 12, took place March 12 at St Barbara's Church with Fr Walter McInerny presiding. Godmother Miss Patricia Radecki and Howard Von Pruska attended. Condolences to Mr and Mrs Frank Schima of Forest Ave on the passing of Mrs Schima's mother Mrs Merie Jedlicka of Chicago. Services were in Chicago at a chapel before St Ludmila's and internment at St Adelbert's Cemetery.

Kathleen Mary Frank Schima Forest Ave

Miss Cozzen Coates Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

Miss Cozzen Coates of Custer Avenue marked her birthday anniversary with a school party attended by 42 girls from her room on March 17. The celebration continued at her home in a festive style befitting the day.

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