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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

7

Seaman Visits Norfolk Family and Local Birthdays

Seaman and Mrs. Simental and daughter Denuse of Norfolk arrive March 14 to visit Mrs. Simental's parents in Sunnyside. Mr. Simental leaves for six weeks at sea. Local families host weekend visits, illnesses, birthdays, and a Little League dance at National Hall. Condolences to the Frihart family. measles hit Noreen Rak. multiple birthday notices including Happy Stevens, Jill Stevens, Ronnie Pernicka, and Nancy Newman.

William Simental Denuse Norfolk Simental M. C. Asa Sunnyside Noreen Rak John Rak Sunnyside Ave Nancy Newman Robert Newman Anna Ave Lyons Nancy

Christian Science Lecture on April 2 in Hinsdale

George Nay of Chicago will deliver a free lecture on Christian Science at 8 o'clock Friday April 2 in the Hinsdale First Church of Christ Scientist located at F-list and Oak streets. Nay, born in Hungary with an engineering degree, joined the Board of Lectureship in 1982 and has since devoted himself to public Christian Science practice.

George Nay Chicago Nat Christian Science Board of Hungary Nay Polytechnic Institute Budapest United States East Middle West

Official Visit OES on April 1

The Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois Clara A Harbaugh will visit LaGrange Chapter 201 on Thursday April 1 at 7 50 PM at the LaGrange Masome Temple. Worthy Matron Ann Irens and Worthy Patron Charles Clendenin invite members. Dinner at 6 15 PM. Reservations by March 25 to Freda Landgren or Violet True Hunter.

Order of the Eastern Star of Fleetwood Violet True Hunter

Birth announcements for four children from multiple families

Mr and Mrs John Charles Gervase of Park Ave announce the birth of Deborah Ann Gervase on March 14 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Murray of 420 West 47th St announce David Bruce Murray born March 14. Mr and Mrs Gerald Edwin Miller of 9028 Grant Ave announce Kathleen Ann Miller born March 18. Mr and Mrs John Charles Becker of 9121 Burlington Rd announce Brandon Charles Becker born March 19.

John Charles Gervase Park Ave Deborah Ann Gervase MacNeal Memorial Hospital William Murray West 47Th St David Bruce Murray Mro Gerald Edwin Miller Grant Ave Kathleen Ann Miller John Charles Becker Burlington Rd Brandon Charles Becker

Officers Slate to Be Named at Gross Band Parents Meeting

Band Parents organization of School District No 95 will meet at Gross school offices on March 30 at 7 30 p m Presiding will be Mrs H W Hammatt A nominating board will select a slate for the coming year William Wilson bandmaster announced Cadet Band No 95 and Band No 102 will provide entertainment Board members will serve refreshments under Lydia Jezek hospitality chairwoman Helen Bergstrand publicist

Gross and Brook Park Gross School H. W. Hammatt William Wilson Lydia Jezek Helen Bergstrand

Party Honors Girl Scout Leaders Mrs Mauer and Mrs McCrossin

Troop 50 hosted a party for its leaders Mrs Charles Mauer and Mrs Donald McCrossin at their last meeting. The girls praised the leaders, saying you are always doing and planning nice things for us, highlighting two proud leaders.

Charles Mauer Donald McCrossin Troop 50

Permits OKd For Building Projects Here

Building permits issued as of March 22 list projects by Community Builders Inc and numerous individuals. Notable entries include Allan Gustafson brick residences on Monroe and Park avenues at 10 000 each, Ray Lauderback on Madison and Arthur with brick residences at 12 500 and 5 000, and other additions, porches, dormers, and siding across multiple addresses.

Community Builders, Inc Raymond Ave R. Polivka Blanchan Jesse J. Rocha Arthur Ave Royal Lumber Co Park Ave William J. Weber Oak Ave Nick Asselbam Sunnyside Ave Allan Gustafson Monroe Ave V. Knox Lester M. Ursini Devo Devo Avre William F. Kraft Forest Ave Coronet Construction Co Lincoln Ave Ray Lauderback Madison Ave Maple Ave

Postoffice Clerk Carrier Jobs Open in Brookfield

Postoffice applications for permanent clerk carrier positions at Brookfield cannot be accepted after April as announced this week by Postmaster Colgrass. Those interested should apply for substitute clerk carrier examinations at the post office without delay.

Brookfield Apeli Colgrass

Car Accessories Stolen From Brookfield Garage

Lefty Dobbins of 123 Southview Ave reported March 20 that someone broke into his Brookfield garage and stole hub caps and tools from his English automobile. Police investigated the burglary.

Brookfield Lefty Dobbins Southview Ave Dobbins

Local residents list home improvement projects and costs

Harold Robbins 3515 Cleveland ave brick addition 1400. Dominick De Frank Jackson ave frame garage 4713. Herman F Karman 3621 Rose mear ave dormer 950. John Kokoska 4221 Prairie ave frame garage 5715. George Butkovich 4546 Devo ave brick residence 11000. George Butkovich 4000 Devo ave brick residence 41000. Frank Klehovich 8083 Park ave garage 300. Earl J Hudson 3649 Arden ave ee garage 830. WANT Things Watch The WANT ADS.

Harold Robbins Cleveland Ave Dominick de Frank Jackson Ave Herman F. Karman Rosemear Ave John FF. Kokoska Prairie Ave George Butkovich Devo Ave Frank Klehovich Park Ave Earl J. Hudson Arden Ave

Mrs. E. Krank New President of Gross PTA

The Gross School PTA elected a full slate of officers at a March 17 meeting led by Explorer Scout Troop 45 members. Emil Kanak was named president with Frank Melka, Larry Pray, John Doogey, George Svihlik, Joseph Rasak, Robert Tlapa, and Casey Flowers in key posts. Aaron Spitzer of the Cook County Tuberculosis Institute spoke on local survey results. RB tests were conducted February 27 at Lines School for 1st and 5th graders, with a 135% improvement over last year noted in the survey. The concert band of Dist. Oo une.

Gross School Pta Edward Eisermann Edward Jabian Gale Grandy Robert Hosticka Larry Mingus Fred Schlange Explorer Scout Troop 45 Robert Walters Emil Kanak Frank Melka Larry Pray John Doogey George Svihlik Joseph Rasak Robert Tlapa Casey Flowers Aaron Spitzer Cook County Tuberculosis Institute Brookfield Dist. Oo Une

First Church of Christ Scientist La Grange Services and Schedule

First Church of Christ Scientist located at Cossitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue offers Sunday School for ages up to 20 and a 10 45 a m church service with the March 28 subject Reality A kindergarten is available during services for children aged 2 to 8. Evening meeting with testimonies of Christian Science Healing on Wednesday at 8 00 Reading Room at 114 W Calendar Ave hours 11 a m to 1 p m daily except Sundays and holidays and 7 p m to 9 p m Mon Tue Thu Fri All are cordially invited.

Calendar Ave la Grange

Miss Marguerite Carnal Elected First Vice President

Miss Marguerite Carnal LTHS Spanish teacher was elected first vice president of the Oak Park and River Forest Guild of Organists. The guild meets monthly to listen to members play and offer constructive criticism.

Marguerite Carnal LTHS Oak Park and River Forest

School band program features Teichmann clarinet solo

Under William A. Wilson direction the Gross and Brook Park schools presented a program with several numbers. Gordon Teichmann, principal of Gross, delivered Adagio and Taranatella. Dist 96 patrol boys received reversible weather jackets funded by PTA movie showings over 12 Saturdays.

William A. Wilson Gordon Teichmann Gross School Donald Jurgs Richard Crohn Brook Park School Dist PTA Metis Gerade Maureh Florence Eisermann

Lincoln school hosts South Neighborhood meeting

A Wednesday morning meeting at Lincoln school led by Mrs. Robert L. Miller discussed registrations for outdoor training, leaders training dates, and naming the monthly bulletin. Budget outline by Mrs. L How, upcoming council meeting April 28, and plans for the Illinois State Conference in Springfield were noted.

Lincoln School Eighbeenss Robert L. Miller Kocour Maurer L. How West Cook County Baptist Church Ashland Bell LaGrange Springfield Ellis Margaret Thatcher

Brook Park PTA to Fund New Boy Scout Troop

Brookfield and LaGrange Park communities form a Boy Scout troop to be sponsored by Brook Park PTA. Commissioner Michael Kosin and chair Fred lead the effort with West Indiana Bay Boy Scout Council representation. Meeting at Brook Park School attracted interested boys aged 11 or older and their fathers seeking details. Call Arthur Silbernagel for more information at Fleetwood 32-0051.

Boy Scout Brook Park Pta Brookfield LaGrange Park Michael Kosin Fred Inby Ban Brook Park School Braefield

Girl Scouts Brookfield Program Highlights March 18

A radio program for the Girl Scouts of Brookfield South Neighborhood was held on March 18. Participants included Margaret Neuzil Patricia Genovese Sandra Winhoven Lily Wisnewski and Barbara Nard. Day Camp camping trips and cookie sales were discussed.

Girl Scouts of Brookfield South Neihborhood Margaret Neuzil Patric’ Ols Genovese Sandra Winhoven Ly Wisnewski Barbara Nard

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