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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
2
A family birthday notice mentions Patton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Patton of Hellywood Avenue, celebrating with a dinner party on May 21. Other family members from Mamath and Henrys were referenced with church events and a church school service noted.
In Lyons township F Gurrie was appointed to the school board succeeding Miss Vial who served four years. The announcement followed a meeting led by President F C Wylie with two board members John Henry and William Summit present. Wylie resides on Cossitt Ave LaGrange and Scott district officials note the appointment covers eight grade districts and an exceptional area. Miss Vial served as treasurer for 40 years, while Robert Ween has been treasurer for 48 years.
Mr and Mrs Clarence W Hop Repeat announce the engagement of daughter Mary Carolyn to Robert C Westrick son of Mr and Mrs A J Westrick Hinsdale Mary is a Nazareth academy LaGrange and DePaul University Business College graduate He is studying law at the University of Notre Dame No wedding date is set.
Edward Cichy Jr was installed as captain of the Sons of the Legion at a May 13 ceremony led by installing officer Bill Markward, fifth district senior vice commander. Other officers named include Janes Mann as captain and Maniey Fishback as adjutant, with Tony Jeemen Jr as finance officer and Jenn Johansen as historian. Brookfield Post blood drive ranks second in the state with 106 pots collected. Edwin Dropka of 3627 Rosemere Ave Hollywood chosen to attend Boys State June 20 to 27.
The West Suburban Boy Scout council drew about 20 000 visitors to Reynolds Metals grounds in McCook for the fifth annual Scout-O-Rama. From noon to 7 pm crowds explored 129 booths showcasing Cub Scout backyard camping to aeronautics and weather forecasting. 32 000 tickets were sold for proceeds aiding local scouting activities. Jesse Cowen of Riverside chaired the event with Larry Natwick, field scout executive, and plans for a June 2 past commanders banquet were announced.
The Hollywood Women’s Club held its annual spring luncheon at the Mid-West Centre. Miss Frances Wolf, guest speaker, explored hat fashion from hoop skirts to modern styles, humorously noting how hats reflected a lady’s character and history.
The Future Teachers club of LTHS held its annual election of officers for 1954 535 season. Sally Smith was elected president with Sue Elliott as vice president Beverly Euler as treasurer Sue Dierks as secretary and Judy Harris as historian.
Miss Mary Rhind daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Rhind 3912 Gakave Brookfield earned a bachelor of science in physical education from Mary Hardin Baylor Betton Tex at the May 17 commencement. She was class president and won James cap honors in freshman and junior years and was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
Mrs Evelyn Grady entertained her Samba club at 9433 Jackson Avenue. Winners included Eunice Rosenmeier Rose Mathias Mildred Inerocci and Kay Vacha. Other members listed include Evelyn Kreprle Mary Gramiexy Dorothy Worth Marge Zosn and Evelyn Grady.
A spring festival at Pee School featured the district cadet band the fifth and sixth grade chorus and the fourth grade chorus. Directors were Marvin S Wilkins Jarmeia Speia and Rose Ann Lanier. Participants included Robert Erickson Robert Smith James Kesman Jack Hoos Philip Kagel Judith Hobart Sheryl Griffith Noreen Rak Dorothy Podlosak Mardyth Hoppert Nancy Newman and Pat O'Brien. Dancing stars were Susan Zavoral Daviene Siegler and Nancy Newman. Accompaniments by Violet Hajek Helen Ryan Jack Hoos Philip Kagel Sharon Krejeci and others. Stage decorations by Lincoln school art classes directed by John Cook.
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