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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
11
A long list of names appears for a concert band roster and participants. The readable lines name many individuals across sections including clarinets horns trombone percussion saxophone and others, with numerous partials and misspellings. The piece reflects a community event with multiple musicians and roles outlined as the concert proceeds.
The Hollywood Woman's Club changes its annual luncheon date to Thursday, May 18, at The Pantry in Park Ridge, Ill. Members meet at the Hollywood Community House by 12:30. Entertainment features Miss Carol Smith, noted singer with a strong festival and concert record including Carnegie Hall. Reservations to Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Manley, or Mrs. Bever.
Two colored men pulled a $5 to $6 theft from the cash register at Leo's tavern on Maple Street side near the door. One man bought a beer elsewhere while the other rifled the register around 10:30 Monday morning May 3. Leo's tavern sits at Maple and Broadway.
The largest commercial trout hatchery in the United States sits near Buhl Idaho. It operates as a major producer of farmed trout for markets nationwide, illustrating Idaho's significance in aquaculture.
Winners of the VFW Essay contest at Nazareth Academy were Patricia Hart first prize five dollars Althea Reznecek second prize eight dollars and Claire Ernest third prize two dollars. Prizes awarded at the past and auxiliary officers installation on April 24 at National Hall. Judges were Fred Ellingson Clarence Carlson and Miss Irene Linderman Riverside Brookfield high faculty. Auxiliary thanks judges for their time and notes next year’s contest will start earlier and include Riverside Brookfield High School.
James F. Shurtleff formerly Brookfield village manager returned to Brookfield with his family and is now employed as village manager in Sagos, Massachusetts. He flew into Cicero airport a week ago and is said to have arrived to dispose of his property.
Gold Star members of Edward Feely unit of the American Legion auxiliary will be honored at the May Mothers Day meeting led by unit president Mrs Hazel Wilson. The program includes Gold Star mothers wives daughters and sisters of service members from World War I and II with a special program under Mrs Louise Farquhar. The meeting is May 11 at 8 pm in the Legion club rooms. Memorial Day plans pledge graveside decorations and Poppy Day events May 24 in Chicago and May 29 downstate.
About 1000 deer were killed by dogs over a 10 day period in mid winter in New York state. The deer were snowbound and at the mercy of canine packs.
Soret Catholic Ladies Group presidents report a year’s work at the Southwest district spring meeting of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. The gathering Friday May 14 at St. Mary’s parish Riverside starts 1 30 p m with Mary Martin of Brookfield listed as attending. Reverend Henry J. Walsh will speak on Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Brookfield Post No. 2868 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet on Thursday May 6 at 8 p.m. in National Hall with newly elected Commander Eddie Hubka. A combat film Memphis Belle will be shown at 9 p.m. for the public after the meeting. Members are asked to invite friends and relatives for an evening of fun.
Mildred and Gertrude Stokes hosted the gathering at Hinsdale Bridge after a business meeting. Margaret French of the West Suburban Alumnae chapter presided at the tea, with Oak Park River Forest Maywood and Chicago represented. May 27 hostsGuest day at Mrs Charles Richard LaGrange.
Teenagers dance event scheduled for Saturday night May 8 from 8 30 to 11 30 at the First Congregational Church at Lincoln and Maple.
The Congress Park War club sponsors a picnic to raise funds for the State scholarship. The event includes a meeting at the community church at 10 am and a table with ice boxes and bags. Contact Mrs Mint Julens, Mrs J C Brook, or Mrs Ed Powers for details or to buy tickets. Brook 7144 R.
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