30 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
1
The Brookfield Magnet reports numerous new permits and items of local interest, including listings for residents and businesses across Brookfield and nearby areas. Details cover garage additions, property changes, and classified notices with several named locals and addresses appearing throughout the page.
Funeral services for Gaitano Concialdi were conducted on Sunday at a Woodlawn cemetery church. Born in Italy in 1892, he lived for 25 years in Lyons and was a longtime construction worker. Survivors include his wife and children, with several grandchildren and relatives named in the notice.
Mrs. Harder died after a brief illness at age 58 on Friday October 24. Survivors include her husband James Va. and children. Funeral services were held Monday October 27 at the funeral home on Ogden Avenue Congress Park with Rev. Vance and Rogers officiating. Burial followed at Oakridge Cemetery. Mrs. Harder was a member of Star Chapter No. 107 of a local order.
Obituary note for Frank Fencl reports his passing and mentions his role with the LAA and General VME ter of the Surwaceg board. The fragment references his career and affiliations in a damaged OCR passage.
Troop 16 names new patrol leaders following a vote by scouts. The election selects scouts for leadership roles and refreshes the troop’s executive positions.
William F Voss a former Brookfeld resident died at a local hospital. He leaves three sons Fred, Robert, and Vern. Funeral services were held with burial at the community cemetery.
Mrs Cecelia Willey longtime Congress Park resident dies at age unspecified after living in the area for many years. Burial held at Waidheim Cemetery with services noted in local notices.
Dukee Provost of 91967 South View Ave entertained 18 children on Saturday October 25 for his fifth birthday. Costumes included Halloween outfits. dress up and party games filled the home with music, photos, and pennies given as party favors.
Elected editor for the A B Year Book is noted in the announcement. The brief item confirms the selection and highlights the role within the school publication.
A dental survey at Congress Park School on October 22 sponsored by the Chicago Dental Society committee showed many pupils in need of dental care Hier Ms Ackerman De Ro Matthews and Dr J Rea volunteered their services The PTA and women’s groups assisted with reading and organizing the event and distributing information on oral health
F J Murphys become parents of a baby boy born at Nasa hospital. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a newborn and family news from a defense rounds section.
U S Marine Corps headquarters announced Whitman Barvie Bartley was promoted to lieutenant colonel He and his wife Betts Klose Bartley reside with three children in Paris Church Va He is attached to the Marine headquarters staff in Arlington The born La Grange 1919 son of Paul and Rah Bartley attended LTHS LTJC and University of Michigan He joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1941 and served in World War II in the Pacific later as a captain He became a major in 1948 and served with the 1st Marine Division in Korea before rotating back to the United States in May 1961
Dr Rudolph Ganz spoke at a Brookfield area symphony dinner event organized by the West Suburban Orchestral Association. The LaGrange Country Club hosted delegates from Brookfield and surrounding suburbs for a kickoff dinner with toastmaster Harry T FitzSimons noting efforts to ensure a successful season. Karl Schulte discussed program planning, Ganz was introduced as the evening’s guest, and Mrs Harald Tobanson led arrangements with the Brookfield committee assisting the women’s group.
Wiedemann of Western Springs led the committee and crafted autumn color floral displays. The women’s committee, aided by Mr. FitzSinton and his board, coordinated all details for the occasion.
Brookfield residents who attended included Mr. and Mrs. Johanson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Max A. Pointer and daughter, Mrs. Helen Cunat, Mrs. Henry T. Cengr, and Mrs. Thomas J. Nedved.
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