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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
1
Local listings show advertising and subscription details for Dry Store at 3442 Park and 117 W Harris, with additional notes on Bollywood locals and Brock area references. The fragmented text mentions residents and local businesses in a condensed late 20th century style.
Irvin V. Rexzny is juggling two roles this week as he oversees work on a north end school site and coordinates decor for the new Broadway building project. Governor Stevenson urges observance of Be Kind to Mass Week May 7 13.
Brookfield residents gathered at the Swedish Tea Room on North Fifth Avenue to welcome new council officers while the same management also runs the Ogden Avenue tea room. Jaro Swatek recovers from a foot injury after a fall and subsequent operation, and is on the road to recovery. May 11 events loom for West Suburban lodge at National Hall, with Joe Jeemen and son Tony involved, as Joe weighs home visits and weather.
Verne Rambeau, an experienced restaurant man, has acquired the Koffee Kup on Grand Bird in Brookfield. The new owner says the coffee shop will open at 7 am to accommodate early workers and welcomes patrons to the revamped breakfast spot.
A lively scene at Gross school fourth graders from Mrs. McDowell's room tour the PO Monday afternoon. Miss Nancy Gorx, two years old, visited and celebrated her birthday by showing two fingers to prove her age while marbles and kite players were busy in the background.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Brookfield Methodist Church invites all women for a Mother-Daughter Dinner on May 10 at 6 30 p.m. General chair Betty Wright leads a program with daughters and mothers of all ages. A musical revue Kiddie Kapers and magician Joe Kapp headline. Reservations due by May 7 via Betty Wright or Dorothy Wetzel.
Plans are set for the Riverside Brookfield High junior prom to be held June 9 at the Forest Country Club. Organizing committees include chaperones Mary Ann Gorz and van Bitner, decor Betty Horalek and others, with Cookie Jackson as chairman and Mary Ann Follin coordinating activities from food to photography.
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