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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1950

Page

4

R-B Students Plan Washington Trip And Concert News

Last Tuesday ag students from Downers Grove Wheaton Naperville plan a Washington trip visiting the Capitol Washington Cathedral Mr Vernon Monticello and the FBI and Treasury buildings. Chaperones include Betty Teacn from R-R Mr Wiisen and Mrs ey from Downers Grove. Alice Brat directs Spring concert with selections from operas and choral works. Hi-Y clubs hosted a dinner and seniors discussed plans for the school year. Elizabeth Travison, injured in a Christmas auto accident, died at home in Pennsylvania. March S00 lecture on Grant a day slated with Mr Halladay photos in the north central United States. Next council meeting features Do Adales Need Parents discussion.

R-B Washington Tnp Denis Downers Grove Wheaton Naperville Washington Cethedral Vernon Monticello FBI Treasury Building Iself Betty Teacn R-R Wiisen The Railroad Pa Mrs. Ey Merveng Sas UW E Hollis, Fager LaGrange Ilinois Hallister Seheai Pms Grantaday Pic Avimsis Easons Mer. Halladay United States

Fish in house and t ve Lots of Fun Herman

Fragmentary OCR text shows a club meeting with president Pur taking over due to illness. Four new members were introduced and may become part of a quaint group. References to spring fishing, sausage, and various names appear amid garbled lines and stray phrases.

Herman Nicosia Irene Campy Sean

R-B Thinclads Fall 59 35 to Naperville in final indoor meet

Injury and illness hampered the R-B track squad, ending their indoor season with a 59 to 35 defeat by Naperville. Key athletes Dick Culbertson Frank Symon and Fred Palmer were sidelined, costing an estimated 20 points. Eric Stattin and Dick Lofton led a strong 440 one two three, while George Brixie improved to 3:02 in the mile.

Naperville Ace Dick Culbertson Frank Symon Fred Palmer Newton Eric Stattin Dick Lofton Ten Norman Stattin Lofton George Brixie Nanere Dudley Dave Meier S&o Fin Brioxite Rud Israels Don Norman Dick Lefton Fame Stattin Naperville Purer

Moose Five Wins Over Hrubys in Feely Post League

The Brookfield Moose defeated Hrubys Eagle Inn 48 to unknown in a Feely Post League game. Reiser led Moose with 20 points, Bocek had 14 for Hrubys, and refiners Pride beat Lyons in the second game while Coles Lenzie topped the Knight of Columbus 47 45 in the third. Championship play offs set for next Sunday at Gross school with first game at 1:30 p.m. Standings show Moose 9 1, refiners 2 21, Lyons 4 6, Hrubys 2 8, Coles 2 8.

Brookfield Moose Hrubys Eagle Inn Reiser Moose Bocek Hrubys Ise Pom Wi. Moose

Brookfield Bruins Name Change and New Officers

The CuSos Brookfield entry in the West Suburban Semipro Baseball League held its first meeting on March 5. The motion to rename the team Brookfield Bruins passed, with Rob Frait named Secretary and Bill Stanger Treasurer. A spring fundraiser sponsors each player with a $25 ad medium across Brookfield and nearby suburbs for two years, contact Robert Lukas at 9501 Jackson Ave Brookfield.

CuSos Brookfield Brookfield Bruins Rob Frait Bill Stanger Feu Agi Anyusinessman Robert Lukas Jackson Ave Brook 420

Plan Open House in Fine Arts at LTHS

The practical and fine arts departments at LTHS plan an Open House sponsored by the Home School Council on April 18. The meeting aims to let students and parents view vase works and displays in various rooms.

LTHS Home School Council

LTHS Tops East Aurora in North Central meet

ILTHS Lions defeated East Aurora 53 to 40 in a North Central field house dual. Jim Caffey led with wins in 50 and 440, Dean McKown swept pole vault and broad jump, Fred Wishe won high hurdles, Dick Cortesi captured the mile, Dexter Sanborn the 880, and the winning relay featured Van Horn, Clay, Johnson, and McKown.

Russ Yeason Aurora Naperville North Central Lions Wtas Jim Caffey Dean McKown Fred Wishe Dick Cortesi Dexter Sanborn LTHS Bob van Horn John Clay Bennett Johnson Mckown Caffey Wishe Cortesi Ilen Tita MeKown Dean Lione East Aurora Wen Jeakey Dick Cortes Lee Leyden Wolcott Tame Wondy Caffer Dave Eckley Rxecond Ronald Bradhaw

Plan Training Session at Y On March 28

West Supborhan YMCA plans a March 28 leadership training at the Y in Tispom. Attendees include board and committee members, instructors, and volunteers. Charles Shedd of Chicago will speak on YMCA leadership in activities.

West Supborhan Tispom Delvety Histructors Charles Shedd Ymca Fetei Checagea

Relay-Won Distance Stars Include Van Horn and Bennett

Fragmentary notes show a relay win credited to LMNS Van Horn, Jon Bennett, Johnsen, and Taine with mentions of Wishe and Crowder CFA. Distances and exact placements are unclear, but the relay team appears highlighted alongside individual athletes.

Crowder Seland Wishe LMNS

Mrs Pauline Leonard Returns From Hospital Visit

Mrs. Pauline Leonard of 3234 Raymond returned Wednesday from MacNeal Memorial hospital where she underwent surgery and is progressing well.

Pauline Leonard Raymond MacNeal Memorial Hospital

Square Dance at Cossitt School Friday Evening

The YMCA invites all to a square dance at 8 p.m. Friday March 24 at Cossitt Avenue School with Harold Bjerke as caller. The first half hour covers instruction, then square dancing. Due to popularity, extra sessions are planned at Seventh Avenue School with Helen Oldfield announcing. Remaining sessions: April 14 and 28 at Seventh Avenue, May 12 at Seventh Avenue.

Cossitt Avenue Harold Bjerke Seventh Avenue School Helen’ Oldfield

Democrats to Hold Rally Friday in Lyons

The Lyons Township Democrat organization led by Committeeman Leo F. Kennedy will hold a rally Friday night March 24 at Sokol hall Lyons. Judge Joan Gutknecht, candidate for the probate bench, will be the principal speaker after a noted record in the Chicago traffic court.

Lyons Township Democrat Leo F. Kennedy Sokol Hall Lyons Joan, Gutknecht Chicago

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