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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
1
Brookfield weekly community paper lists locals Winifred Rae and Rose, along with Portia Manor, Gladys Ragona, and a Broad City style mix of names. Calendar shows addresses, phone numbers, and rates for advertising.
Mrs Emma Clark of LaGrange Illinois died Wednesday at Mercy Oisen. Burial will be in Oak Berg Cemetery. Survived by husband and several relatives. Former member of First Church of Christ Scientist LaGrange. Services at First Church of Christ Scientist, Boulevard and Catherine Avenue, LaGrange. Reading room schedule listed.
Fragmentary text describes a village scene near Brookfield with observations of structures and people. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the piece appears to be a progress continuation from a prior column.
A colorful benefit event will feature hostesses dressed in costumes representing foreign lands. The plan aims to raise funds for a local cause with proceeds supporting community programs.
Four school secretaries are set to attend a regional conference amid ongoing efforts to improve administrative support. The event will focus on new clerical procedures and student services strategies, with attendees from district offices and participating schools.
The Arrowhead district plans a mortgage payoff by December 31 with a badge program. New entrants to units will receive a Maverick badge and recruiters will earn badges as part of a mortgage burn ceremony. The effort involves district headquarters and local troops aiming to grow membership to about ninety members.
Fragmentary report notes a draft call in November referencing Moe and Senay, with unclear details. The readable text suggests participation or consideration in a sports or athletic context during that period. Further specifics are unavailable in the excerpt.
Mrs Meron Harbeck of Fort Wayne announces the engagement of her daughter Donna Jean Harbeck to Harold E Gregg Jr of Grinnell. Donna Jean is a Grinnell College student active on campus and the couple plans marriage after he finishes his studies and she completes her degree.
The Women's association of the Westchester Community church announces a rummage sale at 8 a m Saturday October 27 at 7293 Ogden Ave Lyons. Items may be taken to listed addresses including Mrs Oscar Bollman 2214 Stratford Mrs Charles Field 1647 Hawthorn Mrs Edward Lisak 1301 Hull Mrs Robin Nelson 1423 New Castle Mrs Copland 1517 Heidorn and Mrs Paul Bickenbach 806 Manchester.
Fred Brewer owner of Brewer Oil Co was honored at a surprise party on October 17 at Mangams chateau Lyons by Socony Vacuum Oil Co. for his 1st anniversary as distributor. About 40 dealers and their wives attended. Brewer Oil Co supplies the dealers.
Area workers from 18 McCook plants donate blood at the village hall driven by the Red Cross. The center in the fire station accepts 35 pints per hour and will run through Monday. Mount Elbert tops the Rockies. Great-souled translates Mahatma.
A rally and initiation for La Grange Downers Grove and Riverside Hi Y s and Tri Hi Y s is set for Monday Oct 29 at the La Grange Baptist church. West Suburban council members will speak Dave Lauckle of Downers will lead devotion. Service pins awarded for a year of activity Gil Dodds the flying parson will discuss sportsmanship. Freshments follow at West Suburban Y. Sardines are young herring.
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