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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

2

Birthday banquet honors Olaf Lindberg in Madison

Olaf Lindberg of Madison celebrated his 76th birthday as guest of honor at a party hosted by his children on September 27. A buffet for 38 guests marked the occasion. Mr and Mrs George Dreher of 4005 Madison South marked their 16th wedding anniversary on September 28. Pvt James Gothard, home on furlough from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, departed September 25 for Seattle and awaits overseas assignment. Charles Anderson waived on DuBois bird tar service in the Swedish Qui Peppies home in Excelsior, Minnesota since August 25.

Olaf. Lindberg Madison Age George Dreher Madison James Gothard Devo Mve Fort Sill Okla Seattle Wash Expec Overseas Charles Anderson Waaived DuBois Tar Serra Ves Enxcelsorn Monn Sine

Fun in Congress Park school week with teachers picnic

Report notes a week of school fun at Congress Park with a teachers’ picnic on September 25 in Mannheim Woods. Families met new staff, a book exhibit occurred September 27, and a fall fair with booths, prizes, and refreshments supported the school community.

Congress Park Mannheim Woods Cossitt Avenue Wwe

Social Notes From Roselle and Nearby Families

Local society items list Saturday visits and dinners among Roselle residents and neighbors in Illinois. Guests include Mr and Mrs Hare’d Bouchard, Mr and Mrs Wood of Congress Park, Mrs Hookendegh, Mr and Mrs Be Hance, and families from Menasha Wis and Boone Minn. A regional obituary notes the death of Mrs. Van Nerethe and services held October 1 with interment in Chapel Hill Gardens. Updates mention a fall injury for John Wilson and birthday celebrations for Ardeth and Arlene Bosgood. Sympathy extended to bereaved families. classified ad sentiment at end invites quick results via local want ads.

Ard Mes. Creeige Wockgtren Walace Arthur Ave.civite Ma. van Nertheer Ciara van Nert Wallace Roberto Chapel Hit Gardens Mabel Hoadred New York Robert Hellywood Calif

Hayride Barn Dance Planned as Recreation Feature

An old item notes a hayride and barn dance as a feature of a local recreation program. The notice mentions community activity, scheduling hints, and participation by residents, with a casual tone reflecting a small-town event announcement.

World Wide Rites At Local Church

Moderates lead a service at First Presbyterian Chicago with the General Assembly moderator speaking. The ceremony marks a unity observance as church leaders participate in a community rite at Fourts Presbyterian Church in the city.

Hohwood Cosyasety Presbyterian Church Meenners Forst General Assembly of the Presbyteran Church USA Andiocs Fourts Presbyterian Church Chicago

Harvey to Be First Drama for Western Springs Season

The Theatre of Western Springs starts its 23rd season with the fantasy comedy Harvey. The play, about a friendly man and his giant invisible rabbit, opens October 24. Memberships are limited and inviting new attendees.

Harvey The Theatre of Western Springs Dbd Phe Theatre of Western Mar.atte NATO Toate Crass Toy Thos Pheatie Hoaimest Mia Wallace Bey Johoson

Child Health Meeting At Local Center Oct 10

Advice on problems of care and feeding offered at Brookfield Health Center conference at 3857 Traine Ave on Wednesday Oct 10 from 9 to 10 am. A pediatrician will examine children six years and under. Clinics are sponsored jointly by the Tuberculosis Institute of Tango and Cook County, the Christmas Seal agencies, Brookfield Women’s Club and the Community Fund.

Brookfield Health Center Traine Ave Clara Pretrowies Tuberculoss Institute of Tango Cook County Brookfield Weeven's Club Community Fond

Entertainers Host Birthday Tea For Mrs Bendel And Mrs Lange

A Shreveport paper notes an afternoon at Ongdaos Park with Owen and Beaokfied celebrating the birthday anniversary of their mother, Mrs Woodo Bendel. The event featured musical selections, an emerging program, and a dessert course with patrons.

Walter Lange Ongdaos Park Owen Woodo Bendel

Olsen Proposes Plan to Aid in Administration

West Suburban and Suburban league officials approve a plan to consolidate administrative practices. Supt. George S. Olsen of LTHS leads the West Suburban league in proposing joint use of the Suburban league questionnaire on finances and administration. The next step is to seek permission to join the questionnaire process.

Olsen West Suburban League Aleaee Country Club George S. Olsen LTHS West Suburban Conference

Fall GAA season opens with interclass hockey and speedball

GAA at R E reports fall sports underway with hockey for sophomores juniors and seniors on Wednesday and speedball for all classes on Thursday. Four hockey teams chosen for interclass tournaments while sophomores lead play. Juniors and seniors held a scrimmage but show rust and several fouls. Eight teams selected for class competition. coaching by Ane O Donal and Carelin Rede. GAA declined Downers Grove playday and Homecoming float plans teased.

GAA

Mt. Vernon approves village manager plan by referendum

Mt. Vernon becomes first city in the state to adopt a village manager form under a new General Assembly law. The proposal passed by an overwhelming vote after meetings attended by Village Manager Eash of Brookfield and his assistant Jake Dumelle. They visited Mt. Vernon recently to discuss the plan with civic groups.

Mt. Vernon General Assembly Eash Brookfield Jake Dumelle

Mrs Max Pointel Sr Dies in Los Angeles

Mrs Max Pointel Sr dies in Los Angeles as her family, formerly of Bers ley avenue Chicago, moved to California last May. Son Max Pointel of Maple Avenue flew to LA on receiving the news. A family reunion was held in Chicago earlier with Mr and Mrs Max Peintel. Elaine Day of Prairie Avenue remains a patient at Presbyterian Hospital Chicago after recent surgery.

Max Pointel Maple Ave Los Angeles California Bersley Ave Chicago Max Peintel Peintel Elaine Day Prairie Ave Presbyterian Hospital

Stejskal Enrolled at Wheaton College

Joseph F Stejskal son of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Stejskal 373 Hollywood Ave enrolled in Wheaton College a non sectarian liberal arts college located 25 miles west of Chicago The college draws students from 47 states and 20 foreign countries with total enrollment over 500.

Joseph Frank Stejskal Joseph F. Stejskkal Hollywood Ave Hollywood Wheaton College Wheaton Chicago

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