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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1953

Page

3

Community urged to fund hospital memorials and equipment

Residents of LaGrange Park Brookfield Hinsdale and nearby villages are asked to donate to the hospital fund now at 2 168 323 dollars with pledges totaling 861 088 dollars. Donors can support memorials rooms a dedicated laboratory and a permanent insignia while expressing gratitude for hospital staff as the campaign aims to open new facilities and complete timely improvements.

Wuotal LaGrange La‘Park Brookfield Western Hinsdale Generhwarzkopf Pwave Hos Irandreds Co

Birthday wishes listed for local residents and clubs

Birthday congratulations are due to Mrs. Christian Bartels mother of Mrs. K. M. Gay and Mrs. Charles Molcar of Rosemear. Henrietta Vant Luka on Rockefeller Ave. and others. Don Blanck and Mrs Nick Strafaci noted for birthdays. Hollywood Friendship Club to hold fourth annual bazaar December 4 at Hollywood Community House from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Christian Bartels K. M. Gay Charles Molcar Rosemear Gay Bartels Henrietta Vant Luka Rockefeller Ave FB. W. Keranen Parkview Ave Donald. Blanck Hollywood Ave Hollywood Friendship Club Hollywood

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Christmas Luncheon

Alpha Chi Omega alumnae in the West Suburban and DuPage groups hold their second annual Christmas luncheon on Tuesday December 1 at 1 PM at the Spinning Wheel. Mrs. Mitchell of LaGrange presides West Suburban group while Mrs. Reiman of Downers Grove leads DuPage. Attendees from LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs Hinsdale Clarendon Hills Downers Grove Glen Ellyn Wheaton and Lombard. Reservations by November 27 to Mrs. Mitchell LaGrange 3061. Mrs. Waterman of Glen Ellyn reports on the 29th biennial convention in Banff Springs Alberta Canada with slides. Mrs. MacPherson of Downers Grove is a convention delegate and member of Alpha Chi Omega national academic standards committee.

Alpha Chi Omega West Suburban DuPage County Robert W. Mitchell LaGrange Glen Reiman Downers Grove DuPage la- Grange Park Western Springs Hinsdale Clarendon Hills Glen Ellyn Wheaton Lombard

Hollywood Grade School Sings and PTA Events Planned

Hollywood grade school hosts Christmas sings in the gym with multiple grade performances on December 15 and 16 and kindergarten shows on December 18. Christmas break runs December 19 to January 4. PTA announces a Goodman Theatre play Libbertygibbet and a seventh PTA square dance on December 3 with tickets at the door.

Hollywood Hollywood School Hollywood Children Emil Barcik Hollywood Pta Ciildren Chester F. Goss Earl Sanborn

Franklin's Daylight Plan Proposed by Franklin Around 1775

Benjamin Franklin first suggested a daylight saving concept around 1775. The note highlights his contrived plan to shift clocks to better align with daylight and conserve energy.

Benjamin Franklin

Lyons Township Junior College honors midsemester students

Thirty students earn places on the mid semester honor roll, announced by Dean Harold L. Bitting. Eleven are on the high honor roll with grades from A minus to A, and 19 on the low to B range. Names include Frances Caruso, Jeanne Johnson, Nancy Karel, Bill Spick, Leslie Dolejs, Ardith Hendrick, Barbara Van Natta, Alice McCallister, and Sandra Shaw.

Lyons Township Junior College Harold L. Bitting A Grange Frances Caruso Jeanne Johnson Nancy Karel Bill Spick Brookfield Leslie Dolejs Ardith Hendrick Barbara van Natta

Local Figures Named in Community Directory

Sharlene Caatbreck and six others including Jane Joel Hungerford Diane Johnson Carolyn Owens Lois Peterson Frank Placek Edward Pol ic and Ralph Van Dorpe appear in the latest community roster.

Sharlene Caatbreck Jane Joel Hungerford Diane Johnson Carolyn Owens Lois Peterson Frank Placek Edward Polic Ralph van Dorpe

LaGrange Dial Directory to Start December 6

Illinois Bell announces distribution of over 23 000 LaGrange area telephone directories, covering dial numbers, beginning November 30 and taking effect at 12 01 a m December 6. Frank C Ford local Bell manager notes the new directory lists all dial numbers for the area.

LaGrange Frank C. Ford Ilinois Bell

Cafeteria at LTHS to reopen during Open House

Open House at LTHS last week featured news of the cafeteria reopening on December 7 announced by Superintendent George Olsen. Counselor John Vevis spoke on preparation for effective living while the LTHS chair led by Clarence Dissinger provided musical entertainment.

Supt George Olsen LTHS John Vevis Clarence Dissinger

How to Prevent Cracking When Boiling Eggs

A kitchen tip advises adding a tablespoon of salt or vinegar to the water before boiling eggs to reduce cracking. After cooking, crack the large end and place the eggs in cold water to peel cleanly without tearing.

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Conso S. Willow Great ‘Teral Harold Nunes Rosemear Ave H. H. McCollough Delavan, Ir Christian Mark Robert Straad Nick Strafaci Johnny Exdel Johnny Lin Giss Bros, Suc Oak Park Westgate South Side Twasston Sherman Beg Bion Bulan Franklin Tom McKenney LA Grange Achiand Ave Alice McCallister Sandra Shaw FOX Valley Tree Experts Western Suburbs E. Ogden Ave Hinsdale, III Lesg Idea Phesio la Grange Bank Sixth and Harris la Grange State Bank la Grange Road To Grange Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bame Breen North Burlington and Wolf Farriers
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