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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

6

Officers elected for club as meeting closes

After the demonstration Rochelle Damore last year's treasurer was elected temporary chair man Laurel Bebinger named temporary secretary and Mary Lou Lapsley temporary treasurer The permanent officers will be chosen Oct 13 with active members attending Sponsors this year are Lew Bladt and Fran Stacy The meeting lists many members and notes a water softener saves soap and water per the Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau

Rochelle Damore Laurel Bebinger Mary Lou Lapsley Lew Bladt Fran Stacy Bladt Stacy John Kenyon Arlene Hight Bill McCelland Chummy Grosch Laurel Rebinger Norma Flair Lois Svohoda Myrna Johnson Jean Ruechert Carolyn Horton Francia Chase Dorothy Vidasak Harriet Bush Phyllis Gustavson Marilyn Novak Elaine Siddon Nancy Simms Ethie Albricht Mary Lou Lapstey John Misenbach Doc Orunda

Seventh science talent search announced for high school seniors

Announcements are sent to principals of 27000 schools nationwide for the seventh annual science talent search. Forty finalists will be chosen to travel to Washington in spring to compete for 11000 Westinghouse science scholarships toward college level studies. Sponsored by the Westinghouse Educational Foundation and conducted by Science Clubs of America through Science Service. Principals and teachers urged to encourage qualified seniors.

Watson Davis Science Clubs of America Washington Westinghouse Westinghouse Educational Foundation Westinghouse Electric Corporation Science Cluba of America Science Service

Cancer Society Forms Speakers' Bureau in Illinois

Mrs Hurley Mitchell is a member of the newly formed speakers bureau of the Illinois Cancer Society. The society started an extensive education program to reduce cancer deaths. Officials believe personal audience contact across the Chicago area will stress regular examinations to prevent cancer. Fourteen members compose the bureau, with several, including Mrs Mitchell, former Red Cross speakers. Mitchell will appear before groups in the west suburban area to present the society's program.

Hurley Mitchell The Miinois Cancer Society Fai Chicago Mitchell Red Cross Cancer Society

Public Notice of Change in Schedule E-2-M by Part of NIU

Public Service Company of Northern Illinois files with the Illinois Commerce Commission on October 2, 1947 to consolidate four rates into a single flat rate for unmetered electricity used in street and highway lighting. Rates 108(26) 110(27) and 89 are superseded, with a small charge reduction for agencies. copies available from the company or ICC secretary in Springfield for inspection.

M Public Service Company Northern Illinois Ilinois Commerce Commission

Why Autumn Foliage Depends on Trees and Weather

Jack Frost arrives as August sumacs shift to crimson and woods glow with red yellow purple and brown. Conservation chief Roberts Mann explains that pigment formation heat sunlight and moisture drive colors, with tree type and urban shade reducing brilliance in cities.

Jack Frost Chicago Europe Roberts Mann Forest Preserve District Cook County England

Robert Hunter Gains 51 Votes in Recount

The recount for Robert L. Hunter and Edmund K. Jarecki neared completion in Proviso township with Hunter showing a net gain of 51 votes in the city’s third ward. Since the recount began under Superior Judge Frank R. Padden, Hunter has gained 650 votes overall despite simultaneous losses.

CNS Robert L. Hunter Edmund K. Jarecki Provisio Hunter Frank. R. Padden

Film events and lectures for children and families

A schedule notes a film screening and lecture by Hiffiker titled Ways of the Wild at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, with James Nelson and Aftia Louise Raymond listed as attendees. Children may attend alone or with guardians or groups. no tickets required. A tip mentions brightening dark aluminum pans with water vinegar cream of tartar heat.

Sanhe James Nelson Aftia Louise Raymond Foundatlofi Wilk Hiffiker

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