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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
4
A school program in Chicago and nearby areas included dental inspections for hundreds of pupils, accompanied by teachers and nurses. The effort, led by the dental society, aimed to prevent decay by education and outreach, with slips sent home for families to obtain care promptly.
At LaGrange Township High School, adult classes stage a hat and clothing show. Martha Zetty and Mrs. Zocchi guide a large group of women and mothers who crafted turbans, hats, and dresses. Students display creations ranging from straw hats to silk and cotton ensembles, featuring work from the sewing basket and a budding turbans effort.
A junior and senior girls from Lyons Ship High School prepare for a father daughter banquet titled A Date with Dad sponsored by the Girls' Club. The event, to be held in the high school cafeteria, will feature Judy B and Joseph V as emcees and RB as the entertainer. Key organizers include Sharon Jeansy as general chair, Aera Ald, Jun Meek, Martha Fershhat, Dodie Schwabtek, and Clarke Aad.
Women members of Rath Lake Country club started their season on April 30 with a luncheon and an afternoon of cards. Mrs. C W Johnson of Downers Grove chairing the women's board outlined summer plans and was assisted by chairmen including Mrs M A Redding Pine Dale and Mrs James Colvin Hinsdale. Prizes and activities were listed with several local chairs named.
Report lists several named attendees including Mrs. Vrs. Gross and Mrs. Bard Hensis among a crowd at the corral event. Other names include Mrs. Angelina KRochter and Mrs. Pat Waller with references to dates and locations in a bellwether society notice.
Dental inspections of 1300 pupils at Brook Park and Gross schools were conducted April 15 and 22 by eight local Chicago Dental Society members. The program linked pupils teachers nurse and dentists under the society guidance. Mrs. E Huff the school nurse urged healthy teeth and early care and referral slips were sent home for those needing treatment.
Laughs and applause framed a lively show as tickets sold out at the window. After the Saturday night performance, the entire cast and crew adjourned to the corral where they were served sandwiches cake and pop by adult beard members, marking an unusual post show gathering.
On April 30 at the home of vice president Janet Heinze five LTHS journalists Sally Thayer Annette Welie Judy Joeyn Barbara Newcomb and Janet Johnson were initiated into Quill and Scroll A short business meeting led by president Dodie Schwab preceded the initiation ceremony The group planned the annual banquet for May 28 with a pot luck dinner served to active members by pledges after the meeting
Louise Jones and George Hannover will represent Lincoln Township High School in the state Latin finals at Charleston State Teachers College on May 9. They advanced through regional and sectional meets held at Mount Morris and the same school, after overcoming reserve and station competitions. The state finals include a two and a half hour exam.
Last week a raid targeted licenseholders including Wayne Vieth of 414 N LaGrange Rd LaGrange Rita Altpeter 619 N Catherine Ave LaGrange Martin Paul 7335 Madison Forest Park Itty Gairsmeyer 2312 S 12th St Broadview Gerasimos Santos 154 Berrien St Galesburg Joan Foster 345 S Madison Ave LaGrange Walter Nyland 3110 Cermak Rd Mary Hannan 305 Blackhawk Riverside Kenneth Franks 4601 Grand Western Springs Lydia Smith 1962 KE 78rd St The action centered on licenses held by residents and businesses in the area with officials named in the record.
Alpha Chi Omega alumnae plan a gathering hosted by Mrs. Arthur FE Gerken at 8045 Madison Street for the West Suburban group. The event will bring together local members and alumni for fellowship and organization updates.
The Weet Suburban Alumnae group will host a dinner at Freden on May 13 at 6 30 pm with Mrs. George Glada of Chicago as special guest to report on the Theta province convention. Reservations to Mrs. Forest E. Snapp Brookfield 58.
Chi Omega Alumnae gather for a 1 pm dessert Tuncheon at a hostess home Monday May 11 with co host Mrs L R Grandy. Reservations to Mrs Gerken LaGrange 2896 by Friday May 8. All Alpha Chi Alumnae in the area invited. Patronize Our Advertisers.
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