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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1953

Page

2

Birthday Party Notes and Local Celebrations Across Town

Linda's sixth birthday party featured guests including Leahy, Thorsen, Dare, Elaine, Doruska, and Smith with eight favors per guest. A summer party at a McLean Creek home included a boat ride on Channel and greetings from Anna Harris. Linda Lou received gifts as the Brookfield area clubs and Warrenville social circles celebrated milestones at a Clarendon area summer home. Nearby weddings and christenings were reported with sponsors and family attending, while residents shared travels to Honolulu and Los Angeles with brief notes on anniversaries and social visits.

Linda Barbers Leahy Pose David Thorsen Russe Dennis Dare Elaine Kenny Doruska Pirotras Jackie Smith Linda Lou Memyer E. Brode Brookfield H. Hart A. Warrenville J. Lombard Bridge Channél Anderson Mr. Medlay Anna Harris Arthur Ha

Conference for retarded children national concep tion held in Chicago

Delegates attend the 1953 national conception for retarded children to be held Oct 18 17 at the Conrad Hilton in Chicago Meetings of the Community Welfare for Mentally Retarded occur on the first Monday of each month at LaGrange Prenat The school board reports 41 students enrolled at Bonaparte school south of Ellyn A possible new school in the La area was discussed EB Veverka publicity chair She Breekfied Friends open the season Oct 14 at 1:30 pm Simone and Me Methodists tickets available at the door or library or from members Ethel Wilson Currer book reviewer Garland actress and theater review announced later ExGarrier appeared in Brook years ago Alice

Conrad Hilton Chicago LaGrange BR O'Cleck Bonaparte School Ellyn Laarea EB. Veverka Simone Wilson Currer Brook Alice

Brook Park PTA Set To Meet Tuesday At 8 P M

Brook Park PTA to hold a Tuesday meeting at 8 p m for an in depth business session and room conferences with teachers. Parents will view curriculum and student work, with a social hour and Christmas card selection. Plans include erecting a flagpole and efforts to reach full PTA membership.

Brook Park PTA Parenta Nicholas Kernik Ways and Means David Barth Covel Bellis

Local births and family notices in September week

Hello World Mr and Mere. Waiter Lous k Ku bicki of 4149 Eberly Ave are the parents of Ronald Faul Kubicl at MacNeal Memorial hospital Sept 20. Mr and Mrs Edward Michael Mosna of 3340 South Arthur Ave are the parents of Marjorie Rose Mosna born Sept 21. Mr and Mrs Milo Edward Kasper of 5404 Oak Ave are the parents of Leonard Ray Kasper born Sept 22. Mr and Mrs Joseph John Frank of 4127 Vernon Ave are the parents of Douglas James Frank Sept 23. Mr and Mrs Frank Peter Stanek of 8914 Oak Ave are the parents of Christopher John Stanek born Sept 23.

Mere Lous K Kubicki Eberly Ave Ronald Faul Kubicl MacNeal Memorial Hospital Edward Michael Mosna South Arthur Ase Marjorie Rose Mosna Milo Edward Kasper Oak Ave Leonard Ray Kasper Joseph John Frank Vernon Ave Douglas James Frank Frank Peter Stanek Christopher John Stanek

First President Named for West Cook Girl Scout Council

Mrs. John M. Allbright of 19 N Kensington is selected as the inaugural president. Her long dedication to scouting includes leadership roles in LaGrange and service on the LaGrange council board. The new council covers LaGrange La Grange Park Western Springs Brookfield Lyons McCook and Hodgkins.

New West Cook Girl Scout Council, Inc John M. Allbright N. Kensington Inc Allbright Lyons Township Congress Park LaGrange

Minnie Sieloff Honored on 84th Birthday at Brookfield Home

Mrs. Minnie Sieloff, 84, received birthday honors at a party October 1 hosted by her children at Arthur Avenue. Surrounded by family and friends, she was visited by relatives from Brookfield and Hastine, Nebraska. Her son George called from Hastine to wish her well. she now lives with son Clarence Sieloff and family, an old Brookfield resident.

Minnie Sieloff Arthur Ave George Hastine Neb Sieloff Clarence Sieloff and Brookfield

Luther College selects Knepple for freshman council

George Knepple Jr a Luther College freshman from Brookfield has been chosen by the freshmen to serve on the student council He will also represent the class before the home coming queen in October to seek acceptance into the student body He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Knepple Sr and majors in business administration.

George Knepple, Jr Luther College Brookfield George George Knepple

Brookfield Square Dances Open Friday Eve

Brookfield begins a new series with the first dance Friday night October 9 at Congress Park School gym 9311 Shields Ave from 8 30 to 11 30 p m Bod Maybe will call The event invites all Brookfield residents and out of town guests Beginners welcome and informal attire encouraged Sponsored by the Alumnae Newcomers Club Brookfield in cooperation with the Brookfield Recreation Commission

Brookfield Square Congress Park Shields Brookfield Newcomers Club of

Legion auxiliary president hosts Arthur Ave club picnic

Mrs I Novak of Arthur Ave, president of the American Legion auxiliary past presidents club, hosted a club picnic Wednesday for 14 members who reported a lovely time. Neighbors and friends mourn the death of Mrs J Shepherd, formerly of Blanchan Ave, sending heartfelt sympathy to her family. Mr and Mrs E Grobowski, formerly of Washington Ave, moved into a new Chicago apartment Saturday. Best wishes extend to Mr and Mrs E Goetsch of Morton Ave who hosted dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs R Moore of Wauconda Lake and Mr and Mrs A Goetsch of Brookfield.

I. Novak Arthur Ave The American Legion Auxiliary J. Shepherd Blanchan Ave E. Grobowski Washington Ave Chicago E. Goetsch Morton Ave R. Moore Wounder Lake, Il A. Goetsch Brookfield

Legion volunteers honored at Hines hospital

Mrs. John Bedrava of Monroe avenue and Mrs. J Kendall of Blanche avenue received an American Legion citation of recognition for their many hours of volunteer work at Hines hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A Kopp of Blanche avenue entertained relatives from Elmhurst and Chicago on Sunday in honor of Mr. Kopp's birthday.

John Bedrava Monroe Ave J. Kendall Blanchan Ave American Legion Hines Hospital Mrs. A. Kopp Elmhurst Chicago Mr. Kopp

Birthday Fete in Savanna for Miss Schoen

A Sunday birthday party in Savanna Illinois honored Miss Priscilla Schoen as hostess. Also celebrated were Miss Evelyn Schoen of Henrietta Avenue and Charles, with Robert Johns among those attending.

Savanna Ill Priscilla Schoen Evelyn, Schoen Henrietta Ave Charles Robert Johns

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