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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

4

Early TD Sparks Maine Drive in Furiously Contested Game

In a hard fought contest, a early touchdown set the pace as Org caught a 20 yard pass from Dave Haller and sprinted in for six while Bob Mus took the conversion. Maine responded with a series of strong runs and a goal line stand but trailed as the third period opened.

Dave Haller Org Bob Jon Stephenson Ree Brewer Maine John Teller Alliance Morton Ed Gy Fred Zzolla Downers Sat

A-B Bullpups Fall to Township Run Power in 169 Yards

By Dick Sering the A B Bullpups were overmatched by Township's strong run game tallying 169 yards while Maine’s Cappetta scored late in the fourth quarter. Dardlem kicked extra points as the Bullpups could manage only 16 rushing yards and failed to complete a pass as Maine's defense stifled air attack led by Co Captain Norm Mitch.

Dick Sering New Township Anderson Maine Cappetta Hine Moline Dardlem Norm Mitch Fen Ambi

Picnic Honors Members of local Forest Reserve Club

Novak chairman of the Baia oval club Edward Nesty unit 190 hosted a Wednesday evening picnic for members at a forest reserve. Hamburgers were served and various games provided, with attendees expressing enjoyment of the event.

Novak Baia Oval Edward Nesty Unit 190 Etah Ae Forest Weaerve

Brookfield to Hold Morning Football Clinic For Juniors

Twenty five boys reported for the Sept 26 session of the Brookfield Recreation Department football clinic at 29th Street and Prairie Avenue. Don Jurgs leads the group, pads were distributed, warmups and drills done, with scrimmages to end the morning. Seventh and eighth graders are invited to join and practice next Saturday at 9 a.m. with parent permission. Registration is $1 and covers the season. six man rules apply in scrimmages and exhibitions will align with Riverside Brookfield High School home schedule later.

Brookfield Recreation Department Prairie ‘Avenue Recreation Arcs Don Jurgs Bill Radke Riverside-Brookfield High School

R B Crusaders in 1st Season's Meet

The R B High School Crusaders opened their first fall program on Sept. 15 drawing a large crowd of freshmen. Group singing rose 190 percent with Jean Moore on the organ. Harvey Russell spoke as Hi C club officer elections named Kenneth Panoch president Nancy Fisher vice president Pat Perrine secretary and Bob Fogg treasurer. Hi C aims to stress Christ in youth with activities like basketball leagues Bible quiz and a student chorale. Weekly meetings are at 3224 Park Ave Brookfield with transportation to attend.

Crusaders Jean Moore Harvey Russell Kenneth Panoch Nancy Fisher Pat Perrine Bob Fogg Hi-C Orchestra Hall Park Ave Brookfield

Garden Department Luncheon at Mrs Millard Home

The garden department of the Congress Fark Woman's club will host a picnic luncheon on Tuesday October 6 at the home of Mrs Lloyd B Millard.

Garden Department Garden Department of the Congress Fark Woman's Club Lloyd B. Millard

Maine cross country routs A-B cindermen 17 45 at RB

Maine varsity cross country dominated the A-B cindermen 17 to 45 as John Atelson won the two mile course in 10 28 with Dick Linden close behind. RB placed Glen Drover fifth and Fed Schuler right behind, followed by Ken Urban Paul Schmidt and Al Littlefield. Mandy Weber returns to bolster RB for upcoming meet with Downers Grove.

Maine John Atelson Dick Linden Glen Drover Fed Schuler Ken Urban Paul Schmidt al Littlefield Mandy Weber Downers Grove

R B Magazine Drive Sets Oct Two to Fifteen

The annual R B magazine drive runs from Friday October 2 through October 15. Faculty sponsor Mr Lott and co chairs Nancy Hess and Bruce Dunn lead a student committee aiming for a $25 000 goal up from 1952 due to more students and social room needs. No draw prizes this year except mystery prizes all prizes based on points with a $1 credit at 10 points. A preferred magazine list remains with a new non acceptable list for low commission items. The drive supports class treasuries for prom and class gifts with favorable reception from junior and senior officers.

R. B Lott Nancy Hess Bruce Dunn

Be Held in School Gym for Brookfield Square Dances

A series of square dances will be held in the Congress Park school gym in Brookfield on alternate Friday nights starting October 9. Ben Smithers, dance chairman, says events run 8:30 to 11:30 with Bob Maybe calling. All Brookfield residents invited, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, informal attire. Sponsored by the Alumnae of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers and the Brookfield Recreation Commission.

Brookfield Ben Smithers Congress Park Shields Ave Bob Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club of Brookfiel

Oleo of 1953 planned by Gross PTA students

The second annual Oleo of 1953 will be presented by Gross school students and faculty on October 23 and 24. Sponsored by the Gross PTA and directed by Lorayne Doegey, the production features a progressive world tour with 30 acts and a cast of 45 people.

Gross School Gross Pta Lorayne Doegey

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