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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes a Bartington bid location at 6569 Bartington Bid, near Krasse's Dry Goods Store and Congress Park. It mentions advertising and a Magnet collection and references 11 W Har- Se with unclear context.
Hofferiin died Thursday October 29 aged 51. He had lived in the field area three years. Services were held Saturday October 31 at Palou Funeral Home with Rev Mil Bayly of Brookfield Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers from the Carpenters Union and surviving relatives include wife Martha, Bernice Quinn of Austin Wisconsin, brother Paul Chap of Austin and two others. Interment at Papa Gardens, West.
Yesterday Gail Ellen Zan aged year old died Saturday at Hingdale Sanitarium after a long illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Zan of 713 S Ave La Grange and daughter of Mrs A Zan and Mrs Alvin Jackson. Survived by a brother David and a sister Sev Llewellyn Jones. Funeral services to be held November 3 at 2 in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Interment in Chapel Garden cemetery.
Ralph Surpluss served as an alternate in Topeka Kansas for the event, stepping in only if needed and representing his team in the designated capacity.
Mr and Mrs Robert Coates and son of Sunnyside ave and Donald Kuncera attended the Notre Dame Georgia ak game in South Bend on Oct. Mr and Mrs Morris Frank, living on Grove ave for the past year, have returned to their home in California. James McWayne of Custer ave has returned from a hunting trip to South Dakota. Colleen Coates daughter of Mr and Mrs George Coats entertained eight friends at a Halloween gathering at 8744 W 45th on Friday Oct 30. Mrs Walter Waligora of Vernon ave hosted a luncheon for Mrs Kahl of Lake Geneva Wis. Mrs Lila Lawrence was surprised at the Methodist church parlor with a breakfast on Oct 27. The guest of honor was presented with a two piece handbag. Mr John Mersane of Euparside ave returned from a business trip to St Joseph Mo.
John Sandberg, 53, brother of Thora Mattsson of Brookfield, died in Illinois Masonic Hospital Chicago on Saturday October 31. He is survived by four sisters and two brothers in Sweden. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Chapel 3742 Grand Ave with interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. George Vulgar officiating.
Joseph Nudera aged 75 died at his daughter’s home in Ingleside after several months illness. He formerly lived in Cicero and later in Ingleside. Survived by wife Marie two sons Rudolph LaGrange Park Stanley Berwyn daughter Diana Pfeiffer and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday Nov 5 at Cermak funeral home 5844 Cermak Road at 11 am Cremation at National Cemetery.
Brookfield recreation notes a Halloween party with 85 skaters and 141 total registrations. Races crowned boys winners Bill Hinkle Dennis Feeney Ronnie Koska Billy Sigler George Vrhel Willie Branon and girls winners Joyce Engelaman Joyce Matisiak Phyllis Matisiak Diana Carr Bonnie Basak Mary Ann Archdale Rita Krasek Patricia Stroupe. Grand costumes prizes to Diane Sis Kathy Murrin for 10 rink admissions.
Nancy Hans visited Milwaukee with a former classmate at LT. The WSCS monthly gathering met in the church gym on Oct. 28 with Esther circle providing luncheon. Mrs. Myrtle Hurter spoke, guest is assistant director of Cook County hospital volunteer department. Mr. and Mrs. James McWayne spent the weekend in South Bend for the Notre Dame Navy game.
First Church of Christ Scientist located at Cessitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue lists 9:25 Sunday School for ages up to 20 and 10:45 Sunday worship with the November 8 sermon Adam and Fallen Nan. A kindergarten is provided during services for children 2 to 8. Wednesday 8:00 Evening meeting with testimonies of Christian Science Healing. Reading Room 114 W. Calendar Ave. La Grange open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon Tue Thu Fri. All are invited.
Brookfield residents hear discussion on enlarging Brook Park School versus Gross addition. Board explains bonding to 5 percent of assessed value limits funds and advocates immediate Brook Park expansion to avoid demolishing five classrooms at Gross. Citizens advisory group set for follow up meeting at Gross school library.
Ronald Robert Kolack born Oct 26 at MacNeal Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Raymond Kolack of 9220 Ogden Ave. Suzanne Gall Workman born Oct 29 at MacNeal Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs William Workman of 3501 Cleveland Ave. Thomas Edward Moran born Oct 25 at MacNeal Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Moran, now at 9027 W Southview Ave.
On Oct 27 Rosary college in River Forest contributed to the Edward Feely Post 190 blood bank at Hines Hospital. Two nuns and 20 students joined ongoing efforts, with faculty promising future group donations and transportation arranged by Mrs. Leslie Thomas.
The Newcomers Club of Brookfield held its October 20 meeting at the VFW Hall with president Helen Buckles leading a brief business session. A charter was read and approved, plans for an October Costume Party and a November 24 Card Party were discussed, and Miss Lois Etzold gave a charm talk. Refreshments followed. new residents registered, listing many names.
The Brookfield gathering hosted by Chairwoman Virginia Little celebrated costumes and laughter. Dan Kylie, village president, awarded prizes for funniest and most realistic outfits. Don White won first for a Christine Jorgenson impersonation. Mel and Marion Gimbel earned second for a portable outhouse covered in Sears Catalog pages.
LTHS juniors and seniors recently took inventory tests to help identify vocational interests and guide selections of speakers for Career Day. The tests are considered valuable for informing students about potential careers.
Spaghetti dinner will be served at Moose Hall 4020 DuBois Ave by the Mooseheart committee led by Dene Dunkle. Serving runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with dinner on November 7. A subsequent event, a Library Chess Night hosted by Lilian Rouse, features a live auction as a special attraction.
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