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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1950

Page

2

High School Hosts Burton Holmes Travel Norway Event

Friday evening at 8:15 p.m. the High School council presents Burton Holmes travel program in Norway, described as Midnight Sun from Northern Europe. Holmes, famed lecturer and traveler since 1902, will be joined by Wolfkill. Tickets via Ways and Means chaired by Edward Berchnardt. funds to support school projects include electric organ and athletic equipment.

Council of the Burton Holmes Norway Holmes Weagon Midnight Sun Europe Fers Wolfkill Ways and Edward Berchnardt Gimrar John Lillie Broakteid Brian Ahigrim Horswood

Grands Club Meet At Mrs Flynn Home

Grands Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs Flynn Grand Bird. Nearly all members were present as each took part in a brief business session led by Vice President Ruth.

School Open House Highlights PTA Activities

In the fall the new elementary school hosted an Open House with PTA officers serving refreshments. Eighth graders sold subscriptions totaling £690.05 to fund a scroll, Alan Krause leading in sales. The winning team earned ice cream. Nurses completed vision and ear tests. Patrols ensure safe street crossings and the Marionettes performed for attendees. A rummage sale is planned at Westen T. Anapesinery Church on November 1 at 7294 Ogden Avenue Lyons.

PTA Alan Krause Dale Wilbur Alan Danone Eaves High Uwarskin Brackfield TF Tao Otelack eYse Tad

Armistice Day Dance Planned by Brookfield VFW

Brookfield VFW post and ladies auxiliary plan the Armistice Day dance on November 11 at 8:30 p.m. at National hall Brookfield. The event aims to be the year's social highlight with more than 600 new residents invited and music by Rex Paul orchestra and Ted's Travelairs. Fire insurance rates offered by Pirestone Insurance Agency Brookfield with direct company access.

Brookfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary National Hall Rex Paul Ted Travelairs Rathekeller Harvey Kubista America Pirestone Insurance Agency Prairie

Sunday Service Plan at Brookfield Church

With Rev. Wilfred Wakefield recovering, Brookfield Congregational Church holds services at the usual hour. A Harold Bush preaches on November 1 and 19. Roy Mann leads on November 26. The Second Chance film will be shown, highlighting religious themes and family life.

Wilfred Wakefield Brookfield Congregational Church Harold Bush Roy Mann Hollywood

Club Meeting Planned by Congress Park Woman's Club

The Fine Arts department will hold its regular meeting at Mrs. C Brissman's home 4225 Madison Ave Tuesday November 14 at 2 PM Janet Norris Bangs will give readings and music of Deornk will be studied

Congress Park

Hills Granted Divorce and Custody in Desertion Case

Mrs Winifred Hill of Prairie Brookfield testified that her husband John said he did not want to see them again. Superior Judge Rudolph Desort granted a divorce on desertion grounds and awarded custody of Richard Hill, 18, with the couple having married May 24, 1927.

CNS Winifred Hill Prairie Brookfield John Rudolph Desort

Wilson and Henshaw Families Welcome Newborns

Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of 3415 Oale are the parents of Susan Jean Wilson born Oct 28 at MacNeal Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs William T Robinien son born Oct 28. Mr and Mrs Willoughby G Henshaw of 4152 are the parents of Stephen Smith Henshaw. Christine Ann Kartje listed as child of Haroldie at 3281 Grand Blvd.

Charles R. ‘Wilson Oale ‘Are Susan Jean ‘Wilson MacNeal Memorial Hospital William T. Robin Haroldie Grand. Blvd Christine Ann Kartje

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