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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

3

Community Notices From Reed of Chicago and Local Visits

Daughters on Séddias and attendees in Reed of Chicago visit Mrs. Pfeiffer's home at 3500 Blanchard. Niece Dorota Mills and others attend weddings and gatherings. Mrs Violet Von Folt hosts guests. Tommy Inerocci returns to Vernon Avenue for school after illness. Christian Science Monitor Views the News airs Thursdays at 7 15 p.m. on 64 ABC stations including WLS Chicago for an unbiased world affairs outlook.

The Christian Science Monitor Edwin D. Canham American Broadcasting WLS Chicago

Local Neighbors Share Weekend Visits And Events

Manitowoe resident Geo eorge Reedy works on a patio with uncle and aunt C J Klein of Monroe. Northwestern student attended. Paden's Pharmacy couple drove to Starved Rock for the day. Mrs Kitty Klein and Ginger visited. Chicago guests included Mrs De Rosa, Barbara, J F Ludwig, Jackie, and Grandma Petri. A housewarming at Emil Prezell’s featured guests from Oak Park and Chicago. Landscaping and new lawn work showcased by Sam Rivardo. J Barry celebrated 22nd anniversary with Chicago guests. Julia Zaat visited Walder family in Sunnyside. Schubert family vacationed in Tampa. Dorothy Altpetel’s braided rugs advertised. Priscilla Schoen returns for Sarah Adams wedding. W Walther hosted George Walther from Chicago. Daughters of Isabella to attend beard party at St Barbara's church. J F Jenista assigned to flight school after Navy duty.

Spencer Corsets Ad Promotes Custom Supports

An advertisement by Gail H. Beebe, a registered corsetier at 65 E Harris, LaGrange, highlights individually designed corsets and medical supports for men and women, including surgical and maternity options. Orders via phone 712 or 3149.

Spencer Gail H. Beebe E. Harris

Parent Educational Group Meets at Grass School Oct 11

The Parent Educational group of Grass School P will meet Oct 11 at 1 30 p m in the large auditorium. Mrs Dorothy Krahl psychiatrist and chairman of the Illinois PTA Congress on mental hygiene will address the group on Toward Being Successful Parent. Mrs McDowell's second grade class will present a play with a guest pianist. refreshments will be served in the tea room.

Grass School Dorothy Krahl Miinois Pta Congress McDowell Matherg

Local Families Welcome New Babies at MacNeal Memorial

Mr and Mrs William Hammond of 9520 Henrietta Avenue celebrate the birth of daughter Kathleen Ann on September 23 at MacNeal Memorial hospital. James Eugene was born September 20 to Mr and Mrs J Shaw of 4005 Devo at MacNeal Memorial. Mr and Mrs R Buchner of 3647 McCormick Avenue welcomed a son on September 22 at MacNeal Memorial hospital named Karl.

Willian Hammond Henrietta Avenue Kathleen Ann MacNeal Memorial. Hospital James Eugéne J. Shaw Devo MacNeal Memorial R. Buchner McCormick., Avenue MacNeal Memorial Hospital

Diesel Legion Dance in Brookfield on October 4

Members of the Diesel Legion post plan a first social event a dance at National hall Prairie avenue Brookfield on Saturday night Oct 4 Proceeds go to the post activities fund featuring George Rush and his orchestra 12 Streamliners from Electro Motive with Florence Grunnet as vocalist Tickets at the door or from any post member All Electro Motive veterans invited to next meeting Oct 10 Fraternity hall 3829 Prairie avenue Brookfield 8 pm to discuss the state bonus vote on Nov 4

Diesel Legion Post National Hall Prairie Avenue Brookfield George Rush Electro-Motive Florence Grunnet Dieselaire Fraternity Hall

Brookfield Magnet Ownership Statement 1946

Official 1946 statement lists publisher Citizen Publishing Co LaGrange Illinois managing editor Hilary A Sadler business manager Vernon Nickless owner Citizen Publishing Co LaGrange Illinois as of October 1945 with multiple Loomis and Nickless family names. Average weekly circulation 3200 copies and no bonds or indebtedness noted. Notary Helen M Rathe dated October 3 1945.

Congress Brookfield Magnet Brookfield Illinois Ilinois Cook Wm. W. Loomis Citizen Publishing, Co LaGrange, Illinois Hilary A. Sadler Ill Vernon Nickless LaGrange Citizen. Publishing Co Wim. W

Local club notices and social updates from Congress Park area

Hocksnbrough chairs meeting of Congress Park Woman's club and garden club at her home with plans for October 15 hostesses and pottery study. Mrs W A Rowland to host Fine Arts committee October 8. Charles Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs J J Wilson, received honorable discharge from navy and now attends University of Illinois. Allan MacDonald of Pittman Ark announces daughter Bettys marriage to Victor Clark. Mac Donald family lived on Blanchan Avenue before moving to Arkansas farm. buffet birthday/wedding anniversary gathering for O Lindberg and George Dreher at 4003 Madison. Harriet Peterson announces Shir ley Kay engagement to George Brancato. Mia Oldfield hosts tea for friends.

Charles Wilson J. J. Wilson Deyo Navy Rome University of Illinois At Champaign Allan _MacDonald Pittman Ark Betty Victor Clark George Dreher Madison Avenue Mr. O. Lindberg Mrs George . Dreher Harriet Peterson Sheridan,avenue Shirley Kay George Brancato Mabel Brancato South Sixth Avenue la Grange

Mrs Louis Tomayer Visit Plans and New Homes in Maple Ave

Mr and Mrs Louis Tomayer of San Francisco will visit their son in Omaha? No, the text notes a visit to their day in Lawrence and mentions a hotsegs a the United ir lines. Mr and Mrs Aldridge Navy with three children move to Raymond Avenue home after Prairie Avenue residence sold. The Western Springs Woman's club reciprocity program last Friday is referenced with Mrs Martin Saso and their son Martin Jr. in the context of locals moving and construction on Maple Avenue.

Any Louis ‘Tomayer San Francisco Olrence United Ir Lines Martin Saso Martin, Jr Maple Ietyl My Aldridge Navy Stanley Navy Raymond Avenue Prairie Avenue

Ramblers Fall 6-0 in Opener Versus Wildcat Eleven

The LaGrange Ramblers opened the 1946 season at Shawmut Park with a 6-0 defeat to Northwest Wildcat Eleven. A late fourth quarter sleeper play broke the deadlock after five possible scoring chances by LaGrange were stifled by fumbles and stalled drives. Paul Maase connected on passes while Warren Fehrman, Terry Duffy, and Bob Stewart anchored the line in a stubborn defensive effort.

Northwest Wildcat LaGrange Ramblers Shawmut Park Ramblers Wildcats Paul Maase Warren Fehrman Terry Duffy Bob Stewart

Suburban Bowling League Week Ends In Tie

Fragmentary notes indicate a suburban bowling event with two out of three frames tied and close scores, details incomplete but suggesting a tight conclusion and overlapping teams in a league setting. Entities unclear due to damaged OCR.

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Séddias Athhawer Siven Reed Ther Forest Avein George Wal Preze i Prezell Gefieta, HL Ricker Dorota Elaine Charles Siebert Robert Ramser Robert Beylyn A. Pfeiffer Blanchan Jos. Nudera Engleside, Ti Ia,pfeiffer Violet. von Folt Arthur Avenue Tommy Inerocci Vernon Avenue Pends West Harris Madison West 47Th Street Geo Eorge Reedy Manitawoe Wis C. J. Klein Monroe Northwestern University Hodge Paden Paden’s. .Pharmacy Starved Rock Kitty Klein Ginger C.J. Klein B. de Rosa Barbara J.F. Ludwig Jackie Western Springs Petri Grandma Petri Aubrey Baker Westmont Emil Prezell Elm J. Rostocki Ard Mienlenger Oak Park Ray Prezell James Pentis Sam Rivardo J. Barry O. Blaul N. Ruud H. Ruud Julia Zaat Cleveland, O Walder Bat Sunnyside H. Schubert Vernon Tampa Fila Dorothy Altpetel Hartronft’s Priscilla Schoen Frances Shimer College Sarah Adams W. Walther George Walther Daughters of Isabella St. Barbara's Et J. F. Jenista LTHS Ottumwa Ova Parent Diesel Post Simenter Batore Helen M.rathe W. A. Rowland Mia Oldfield Brough Pencil Brill Woman's “Club Wildcat Eleven Kubricht Sean Spi Bai Ocobert Wwe Ros Orkt Deepfri
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