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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

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Funeral Rites Planned For Mrs Neumann Aleld Oct 15

Frieda Neumann, 43, of Berwyn passed away Tuesday October 48 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at Johnsons Funeral Home on B42 Grand Blvd Thursday with Rev Llewellyn Jones officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Forest Park. Survived by husband and 12 children, Grace Munro, Dorothy Kitching, LaVerne Brookbank, Norma Jean Arthur Jr Polores Paul David Ariss John and James, plus a sister Ertha Gohr of Bristol and William Rickert of Chi, seven grandchildren. Neumann born March 3 1905 in Chicago. Formerly of Stockfield for 14 years. Mr Neumann employed at the Tribune.

Frieda Neumann Harnson MacNeal Memona! Hospital Berwyn Johnson's Funeral Home Grand Bivd Llewellyn Jones Congregational Church Oifiting Woodlawn Cemetery Forest Park Iving Nerrisoand Art Sr Grace. Munro Dorothy Kitching LaVerne Brookbank Norma Jean Arthur Jr Polores Paul David Ariss John James Mra Ertha Gohr Bristol Wisa William Rickert Chi Neumann of Stockfield the Tribune

Michael Skoda 49 Passes Away in Brookfield

Services were held at Paloucek Funeral Home Brookfield for Michael Skoda 49 who died Oct 14 at home 1120 Alma Terrace. He owned the Redwn Gas Station at Silat St and Baple Ave Brookfield. Born in Czecho Slovakia he had been in this country for years. Wife Mary is deceased. Surviving: daughter Julian Edward and two step-brothers Frank Basta and another in New York City.

Paloucek Brookfield Michael Sko Alma Terrace Skoda Red Wn Silat St Baple. Ave Czecho- Slovakia Mary Dea Julan ‘Eadward Frank Basta New York City

Obituary of Brookfield Resident Harry G Lose at 60

Brookfield resident Harry G Lose died suddenly on Wednesday October 14 from a heart attack. He was 60, living with his wife and family Elmore. He worked at Western Electric for over a year. Survived by wife Ag, son George, daughter Ruth Dietrich, and grandchildren Linda and Dennis. Funeral services were at the Hinsdale Funeral Home on October 17 with interment at Chapel Hill Gardens.

Brookfield Harry G. Lose Lednesday Elmore Western Electric George Daughsia Ruth Dietrich Linda Dennis Hinsae Chapel Hill Gardens

Card of Thanks for Edmoor Sorrow

Deepest appreciation and gratitude to all our relatives for their kindness and comfort after the death of our beloved wife and mother. From M. Neumann Sr and family.

Sith Edmoor M. Neumann

Brookfield Eyes Long Range Water Supply Planning

At a recent meeting Brookfield officials discussed water problems possibly requiring regional cooperation. They plan to join a long range study on suburban water supply, invite nearby towns and private firms, and organize the Suburban Water Supply council with Oak Park and Riverside leaders guiding coordination. The study will inventory local sources, capacities, and future needs to aid planning.

Brookfield LaGrange Park Suburban Water Supply Council J. Russell Christianson Oak Park Howard Olson Riverside Chicagoegional Planning Association Cook County

Play at Goodman theater noted in Congress Park

Mr and Mrs J W Brough attended the Friday evening show John Loves Mary at the Goodman theater. Mrs Leonard Hall hosted the church members Tuesday evening at Fath Lutheran Brookfield. Mrs Niles Ogden entertained the neighborhood club last Wednesday. Pvt Bob Clifton of Atlanta arrived home Sunday for a 30 day leave. Mr and Mrs Joseph Shumate welcome son Thomas Joseph born Oct 16. Clyde Henry and family vacationing in Washington DC expected back this week to visit their daughter and son-in-law Melvin Dorow.

J. W. Brough John Mary Goodman Theater Leonard Hall Fath Lutheran Church Brookfield Pvt Bob Clifton Atlanta Joseph Shumate Mary Ann Rosavy Thomas Joseph Mary Ann Clyde Henry Washington, D. C Will Melvin Dorow

Hard Times Party At Forest Road School Saturday

The North LaGrange Park association hosts a Halloween party on Oct. 24 at 8:30 p.m. at Forest Road School. Attendees are asked to dress in hard times or seasonable costumes for games, dancing, contests and prizes. Proceeds benefit Forest Road and Brook-Fark FTA. Tickets from directors or at the door. Refreshments served.

North LaGrange Park Association Forest Road Brook-Fark Fta

South Brookfield News Highlights Local Events

South Brookfield residents share birthdays, illnesses, and visits. Evert Carlson and family travel from Elm to Nebraska to visit relatives. Poster contest winners are Leon Schye Leone Schye John Pernicka Carol Major and Pat Coates. A Miss Leone Schye from Vernon Ave has been ill for weeks. Jay Lynch celebrates sixth birthday with neighbors. Halloween cake and gifts noted. Mrs. Ed Dunne helps Mrs. Lynch. A family party for Jay with cousins and mothers. Wayne Mullen family relocates to Denver. Mrs. Mullen’s farewell party hosted by Mrs. E. E. Wooding. Max Dietrich and John Long take ten-day southern vacation via Ozarks and New Orleans. Mrs. Hicks hosts grandchildren in Lincoln. Girl Scout Troop 15 leader is Mrs. Billie Nugent. Mr. Harry Lovelock of Elmvale dies suddenly. Mrs. Tony Kesman hosts stork shower for Mrs. James Lynch. about 20 ___ attended. gifts and refreshments served.

Jay Lynch Janes Lynch Forest Jay Ed Dunne John Long Pocaouse Fort Ozarks New Orleans Mrs. Hicks Montivede Laurel, Jeffry Johnny Long

Subscribe to This Paper First Church Service Notice

An item lists events at First Church of Christ Scientist Corsitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue. Sunday School for ages up to 20 at 9:25, Sunday service at 10 45 with the sermon Probation After Death on Oct 25. A kindergarten runs during services for ages 2 to 8, Wednesday evening testimonies, and a reading room at 114 W Calendar Are La Grance from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Corsitt Catherine Avenue la Grance

Lloyd Israels shines in Wildcats run against Gophers

Lloyd Israels gains 143 rushing yards on 19 attempts through three games and adds 6 receptions for 73 yards. Coach Voights praises his versatility as runner blocker passer and defender while Damore a center on the line holds down the start despite illness. Demore hopes to return for Saturday’s game against the Panthers.

Minnesota Michigan Wildcat Israels Gophers Wildcat Star Lloyd Lauds Liesds Rob Voights Widcat Tloyd Auarterback Tdamore Belldogs Voizte John Demore Panthers Wildcats Southern California Los Angeles Israeli Damore Bulldog VaGrange R-R

Lions Club Halloween Hard Times Party at National Hall

Lions Club plans their annual Halloween hard times party and dance at National Hall 3909 Prairie Ave on Saturday Oct 31. WLS star Donald Red Blanchard will perform a barn dance style square dance call. Rennet dancing is also featured for those who prefer it.

Lions Club National Hall Prairie Ave Donald “Red” Blanchard WLS Rennet

Feely Legion Unit Memos Plans and Personnel

Edward Feely Unit No 190 American Legion lists new year chairmen Anne May Johnson membership Rose Barton activities Margarite Brozio chaplain notes on bereavements Am ber Bebinges publicity Josephine Fishback community service outlines Defense Fund Pancake Day Community Chest drive hours reporting urged. dues drive ends Nov 30.

Edward Feely American Legion Anne May Johnson Rose Barton Post Airie Grand Ave Margarite Brozio Phyllis Provost Emily Jansky Amber Bebinges la Verne Brockbank Lillian Fiietag Philomina Shepard Josephine Fishback St. George Schreiber Defense Fund

Blood pilgrimage to Hines donors thanked

Edward Feely post and unit of the American Legion express gratitude to donors Mr. and Mrs. William Mumick Mrs. Alice Chereskin Donald DeMille Arthur Fishback and Mrs. Rose Slovacek for blood support. Hines hospital operates 53 to 75 pints daily. interested donors may call Mrs. LeBrin Brookfield 7911 for appointments or transportation.

Edward Feely Post American Legion William Mumick Alice Chereskin Donald DeMille Arthur Fishback Rose Slovacek Hines Hospital Mra. J. LeBrin Brookfield

Rehabilitation work at Hines Vaughan hospitals noted

Rehabilitation chairman Clara Janda has led efforts at Hines and Vaughan hospitals. On Wednesday and Thursday ward service occurred with Thelma Mackland and Albert Adinson assisting. Escorts moved patients 9 am to 4 pm through clinics and operating rooms. Saturday saw 12 male feeders processed for the evening meal with Commander Seding and the post members, while planning a North Riverside hospital veterans party for Oct 27.

Clara Janda Hines Vaughn Hospitals Thelma Mackland Albert Adinson Thelma Markland Seding Vaughan Hospital North Riverside Hospital Clara

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