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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
14
Francis O. Borror and his wife reside in Brookfield and he reports for duty with Hq Hq Company 4th Signal Service Group at Fort McKinley area Manila after arriving in the Philippines.
As combat veteran of the South Pacific area command, T/4 Borror was awarded the Asia Pacific Battle Star ribbon, American Defense Victory Medal and Occupation ribbon. He re entered the Army November 1, 1946 in Chicago and after Fort Monmouth N J departed for his present assignment last February. His mother Mrs Cleo Borror resides on West Jones Street Milford.
Martha McDonald spoke to the Brookfield Woman's club about rescuing old felt hats for a fall contest. She demonstrated washing blocking and shaping hats using everyday items, urging patience, careful pinning, and creative decoration to prepare hats for Easter and upcoming meetings.
The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County hold regular chest examinations at Brookfield Health Center 3837 Prairie Ave on Friday May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dr Julius B Novak chest specialist heads the clinic with nurse Elmi Huff assisting. Appointments are by referral or agency, funded by Christmas Seals and Brookfield city. Mrs Stanley C Anderson volunteers at these clinics.
The CuSos fell to Winnemac Indians 1 0 and then to Berwyn Colts 7 4 at R B field. Bob Frait and Bob Lukas pitched and batted, with several players contributing, as Brookfield’s CuSos struggle against a strong Indian team and the well drilled Colts. The narrative highlights tough defense, scattered hits, and spirited play despite setbacks.
In a Brookfield Magnet baseball note from May 6 1948 Mickey Corletto fills in during CuSo manpower shortage with a single Howie Letz adds a run and Battling Bob Lukas belts a long homer that clears the left fielder. The Casos suffer twin defeats as six first string players are away at school leaving them short but still rough and ready for June.
The Daughters of Isabella held a social meeting on Monday April 19 with crochet table cloth won by Marie Kucera. Social chair Mrs. H. Vitka and hostesses served refreshments. Cards and banco were played. Next meeting set for Monday May 3. Flying fish feature noted with gossamer wings from 2 to 18 inches.
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