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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

2

Fortnight meeting marks start of seventh graders activity

The notice lists local families and residents with birthday wishes and illnesses, noting Mrs. Mannan and family at 3327 Elm and Catherine Boerman’s illness. It mentions Ed Strampp as instructor, a Spencer Corsets ad, and several social engagements including picnics, luncheons, and gatherings among residents of Elm Avenue and nearby areas. Names include Phil Dickinson, Bruce and Roger Het, Gail Beebe, and families in LaGrange and Roseland.

Amvet Unit Art Winners At Clover Day Contest

The first annual Clover day poster contest sponsored by the Amvets auxiliary of Brookfield drew sixty posters. First prize went to Pat Colling, Lincoln School. second to Don Zolan, St Pauls. third to Sharon Kingdon, Lincoln School. Ribbons awarded to several runners up. Prizes to be presented at the next auxiliary meeting. Also notes community events and local engagements in Brookfield and surrounding areas.

Amvets Auxiliary Brookfield D. Markland P. S. Watson Otto Martinek Pat Colling Lincoln School Don Zolan St. Paul's Sharon Kingdon Mary Ann Kralik Dolores Kraft Ruth Kuehn St. Paul’s Betty Lirdstrom Gross Jim Maliade Lincoln Marilyn Fatosgrade Bruce Ratzmann Jim LeAvyerads Jean Wascher Lary Jn Wetzel Ricbens Post Ogden Ave Orr

Brookfield Health Center plans child health conference

The Brookfield health center at 3837 Prairie Ave will hold a child health conference on Thursday October 12 from 1 to 3 PM. A physician will examine children 6 and under with nurse Clara Pietrowicz assisting. Sponsored by the Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago Cook County, Community Fund, American Legion auxiliary, and Brookfield Woman's Club with Christmas Seals aiding the service.

Brookfield Health Center Prairie Ave Clara Pietrowicz R. N Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago Cook County The Institute Community Fund Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Brookfield Woman’s Club

Brookfield Men Earn Ceco Service Lapel Pins

Two Brookfield residents employed by Ceco Steel Products Corp in Cicero received service lapel buttons. Charles A. Zan, 4128 Anna Ave, earned a three star button for 15 years of service, working in the press department then advancing to the accounting office as assistant to the cost department manager. Gail N. Olson, 9519 Henrietta Ave, was awarded a two star button for 10 years, starting in the Omaha credit department, transferring in 1946 to Chicago offices, now supervising accounts payable distribution.

Brookfield Ceco Steel Products Corp Cicero Charles A. Zan Anna Ave Gail N. Olson Henrietta Ave Zan Ison Credit Department Omaha Chicago

Pine Tree Bluebirds Elect Officers at First Meeting

The Pine Tree Bluebirds elected Carol Ann Veverka as president Kenlyn Gay as treasurer and Julia Helen Beevar as scribe at their first meeting They met at Kiwanis Park last week enjoyed a weiner and marshmallow roast and played games Scribe Julia Helen Becvar notes the group had lots of fun.

Pine Tree Bluebirds Carol Ann Veverka Kenlyn Gay Julia Helen Beevar Kiwanis Park Julia Helen Becvar Scribe

Congress Park News Summary Inact readable local notices

The item lists community updates from Congress Park and nearby areas. It mentions family events including tonsil surgeries for the Williams children, members attending Chicago area club meetings, a speech on movie censorship by Dr Irving Deer, and efforts to sign the Crusade for Freedom. It notes visitors from Berkeley, missionary institute attendance, poetry programs, and upcoming arts program at LaGrange YMCA.

J. C. Brough Illnois Federation of Woman's ‘Clubs Chicago Irving Deer

Freshman Open House at LTHS October 10 7 45 p m

The Freshman Open House at Lakeview Town High School is set for October 10 at 7 45 p m. Parents and students are invited to attend. The evening features performances by the Freshman Girls chorus led by Mr Hilgendorf and a student panel discussing extracurricular activities.

LTHS Hilgendorf Bob Weir Ave Forgan Nancy Rae Wilson Bonnie Bartley Warkow

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Irs Phil Dickinson S. Ed Strampp Catherine Boerman La-Rel Bruce Roger A Het Spencer Gail H. Beebe Fred Asplund Washington Walaerta Ida Olson F. M. Chapek Je.ave Viroqua East Wrs James Ratickh Berwyn, Ve Jos William Wyckoff the Prokop Fried Riverpave Hollywood George Keratsska Ray Thorei Ami, Fia Elm Ave G. Johnson Ee Klang eDisten Christian Science Erwin D. Canham Tniiid Chiesco Mote Egy Lena Fersche Sauga- Ki, Mich Fort Lauderdale Fla Henry Hartkop Sr Landian Ralph Trans 7Th Marines Area Amvet Donna Lynn Brady Arthur Mmes A. Pfeiffer Walter Bortman Elmer Bacon Moose Lodge Quincy Nancy Pfeiffer Blanchan Bell Telephone Cev LaGrange Don Plunkett Dubuque Rh. von Holt Linda Lou Kiang Sunnyside Tent Pastorino Mra L. C. Pastorino, Jr Phyllis Hansen Itasca, Til Itasca Eleanor Mary Roy Walter Rog Willard Victor Bouchard Harold Bouchard Congress Park St. Roman's Church Ceco S. Washington Call BIG Three Paving CO LaGrange Broadcasting Co Harry Puitlips Motors Lagrange, Illinois Congress Park News Warren Innis Berkeley Calif L. Cox K. K. Sloan J. Brough Chicago Missionary Institute Oak Park First Baptist Church U. S Evelyn Schmidt L. Gross Momence Ill Moody Momence Woman's Club Congress Park Club Mahren Cramer. Behman LaGrange Ymca East Ogden Joseph Gough William Allen Grace Devo Hopkinsville Gough Jean Gough Port Campbell Mr. Allen Princeton Ind Mrs Carl Staley Lake Geneva Erwin Miller Sharon Stone Blanchan Ave Stone Continental Cance Joseph Dravitz Vincent Holeccks Madison Ave Michelene Patricia Elgin Bulogva Hamilton Eastman Kodaks International Rogers Bros Kuba Jewelers W. S6th Street LA Grange E. 31St St Hanes' E-Z Grand Blvd Breokfield W. Burlington LaGrange Marimba Burlington Lies Burlington C. B. Osterwic Illinois Diamond Fruit Rose Hi-Tone Rug CO Broadway Brookfield, Ill Omer Coney Tidal Bie Public Service Company
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