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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

3

Educators from District 106 discuss school transitions and leadership

Education leaders from multiple districts including Congress Park, Western Springs, Brookfield, Lyons and others met with a Viva Thee an Srofeasor to discuss how separations and scholastic development can aid teachers and bridge gaps between elementary and high school. Prominent figures, principals, and superintendents named participating, with plans for a first meeting proposed by Edyth Hughes and others.

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Mother-Daughter Banquet of GAA WA? R-B on May 16

More than 100 and their mothers are expected to attend the Mother-Daughter Banquet of GAA WA? R-B on May 16 at the cast. Elsie Drazii will sing a solo by Karen Osborne, with Shirley leading and her mother Qlian Mae Heaton accompanying. Nancy Olson and Lois Carlson will present senior awards, the highest state award for four years of participation in all sports.

S.S. Friendship Ual Gaa Din- Elsie Drazii Karen Osborne Shirley Qliani Mae Heaton Union of New Imembers Nation of Awards Nancy Olson Nancy Ith Lois Carlson Joan Fuller Fstelle Chester Alen Board of Education Hackgard Geraldine Reinert

Spring Concert by the Band and Orchestra

After nine months of rehearsals the band and orchestra from Oak Park will present a spring concert Sunday afternoon May 22. The program features varied music including popular numbers and several soloists Dorothy Troa clarinet Don Novy Blanck Ken Barnes violin Anna Par piano and an Anna will play the first movement of McGeet in D minor with the Oak Park orchestra.

PS Aipecnt DE TE Newt Les Maid Houlis Dorothy Troa Don Novy Blanck Ken Barnes Ikat Anra Par Anra Wil Pias McGeet Oak —Porkttver

Gift Julia Mendel Receives Chair from Stickney Legion

Julia Mendel, former president of the Stickney unit of the Fifth District American Legion Auxiliary, was presented with a chair in recognition of service by the local chapter. The ceremony honored Mendel for her leadership and dedication to the auxiliary.

Julia Mendel Fifth Disa Legion Auxiliary Stickney

Party thank you list honors at Congress Park Woman's Club

The Congress Park Woman's Club thanks contributors to a recent party and lists merchants and individuals who donated. The note also mentions honors awarded to several members and cites a Mother’s Day visit to a member in Hamlet Indiana.

Park Woman's Club Congress Park Woman's Club Wish Folowing R. Duracek Mr. Janke Bauman Gervass Mire R.nowkenhevigit Mra J Brough Mrs Rhedy Fooow S Sphrgerher Helen Brough Barbara Staley Paora Shane Dorothy Powers Helen Durarek Jarrard Rose’ Brunner Proncis Allbright

Annual Spring Luncheon Of Legion Auxiliary Planned in Oak Park

Mrs Walter J Hoffman of Park Rowe Tennessee president of the American Legion Auxiliary will be guest of honor at the Fifth District luncheon. Mrs Cate Prickson directs the program assisted by officers and decorators. Distinguished guests include William de Beas Germaneder of the Panes department and Berth district leaders.

Legion Auxiliary Oak Park Walter J. Hoffman Park Rowe Tnes Pepaccpon American Legion Auxary Wall An- Soo Anerean Loatmien Pantry Wencesday Mas Jotger Otme Medien Nehietie Mardis Street Hamita Ygge Neagen Cate Prickson Bop Desctrat Escraet George News William Lehr Kyower Bihardt Lee Prograps Hoffman Beas Fernest William FL Roeckelman Othe Dreetore An Legon Lelod. Brederie

Mass Initiation Held In Oak Park April 28

A mass initiation by the Fifth District American Legion Auxiliary in Oak Park April 28 saw 31 new members welcomed. Past district directors Mines Duckett Lehr Karr Popp James Novy Gustafson led the initiation as Mrs Carlo Erickson directed with Mrs William Stringer assisting. Attending officers included the Fifth district commander and officers along with district past directors.

Mines Duckett Lehr Karr Popp James Novy Gustafson American Legion Auxiliary Aprisia Oak Park Carlo Erickson Wiliam Stringer Alter Tire American Leson American Legion

Music Pupils Will Be Presented in Recital

Mrs William Rinck will present her pupils in a recital on Friday night May 13 at 7 30 oclock in the LaGrange Presbyterian church. The program will include piano and vocal numbers and dramatics. Participants include Marjory Hill Barbara Newcomb LaGrange Michael Kocack Kathleen McDowell Margaret Haugh Adelaide Haugh Frances Wright Butler Sam Scabe usa Diskes Nina Schlat Mere Weber Brookfield Edith Carrithers Western Springs Helen Louise Nusnary Berwyn.

William Rinck LaGrange Presbyterian Church Marjory Hill Barbara Newcomb LaGrange Michael Kocack Kathleen McDowell Margaret Haugh Adelaide Haugh Frances Wright Butler Sam Scabe USA Diskes Nina Schlat Mar Ere Weber Brookfield Edith Dadith David Carrithers Western Springs Helen “Louise Nusnary Berwyn

South Brookfield Notes PTA officers and community events

South Brookfield notes report first grade rhythm band at a regular meeting, installation of year officers led by President Mrs H Hague and others, Daughters of Isabella treaty night May 16 with gifts, cards, and refreshments planned. Local residents addressed hospital stays, club gatherings, and social events including a Lyn-Broos club meeting and tributes to community members.

Lincoln‘ School PTA Sta H. Hague M. Hupp Wesman Charles Zan Major Daughters of Isabella Noa FE. Hantz Lyn-Broos Club Othe Teyne Dorothy Derren Marc. Bevan KR. Perzier KR. Hosman G. Watenga Pymires

Yarwood Rites Schedule and Funeral Details

Funeral services for Mrs. S W Yarwood mother of Mrs Vance O D Rogers were held Friday May 4 at Norris Funeral Home in Elgin. The Yarwood residence is 615 Park Street Elgin.

Vance Rogers Norris Fireral Elgin Yarwood Fark Street

R B Junior Prom Planned June 10 at Butterfield Country Club

The Batterfield Country club hosts the R B junior prom on June 10 with the orchestra engaged. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Bom Me and Mes Ub Gilillan, heads of committees Diane Chanides Connie Cook decorations by Carat Ginat Mids. Prom arrangements feature Bill Tauc how Neil Thompson Dorothy Rylander and Skip Will coordinating venue and guests at Butterfield Country Club on Bist and Butterfield road.

Batterfield Country Club Prownie Meet Paves Tia Usher Dorney Invita Sen Bom Me Ub Gilillan Meek Mas bEn Mia Mes KO Tatas Myr P. Leatiow Mero Oate Ratander J. Vhemiypsat Diane Chanides Ahimni Invita Connie Cook Pul Laurtien Connie Hovers Yospesnty Uts Panty Cliss Bill Tauchow Neil Thompson Thorothy Rylander Skip Will Butterfield Country Club Bist and Butterfield Road

Handcraft Classes Offered by Camp Sponsor

Five girls from Riverside Hollywood and Brookford will attend a program on Saturday May 14 where Ernest Naquayoumia will conduct Indian Handcraft classes at the Hollywood Community House every Saturday morning from 10 to 12 30. The course spans six weeks and requires a six week registration minimum.

Riverside Hollywood Brookford Heriname Ernest Naquayoumia Hollywood Community House

Brookfield VFW Auxiliary Plans May Observances

The Brookfield Auxiliary 2868 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars discusses May activities including Buddy poppy drives on May 27 and Memorial day services at National Hall with President Mildred Bradley presiding. Poppy Day chair Florence Muky urges volunteers to support veteran welfare, fundraisers, and the VFW Hospital fund. Six new members are named, and a $25 donation to Effingham Til assists the St Anthony Memorial hospital rebuilding project.

Brookfield Auxiliary 2868 The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary National Hall Mildred Bradley Florence Muky Lincoln Avenue VFW War Orphan and Raton Rapids Mich Marie Trost Doris Kucera la Verne Kolar Elynore Horn Violet Welz Eileen Mativa Effingham& Til VFW Rospital St. Anthony's Memorialspital

Susan Belle shines at Petrik home birthday celebration

Susan was the Belle at the Petrik household on 3623 Harrison Street on Sunday May 8. Her dance performance at Morton High School delighted her parents sister relatives and friends. Later everyone returned to the Petrik home to celebrate her sixth birthday anniversary.

Susan Petrik Harrison Morton High School

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