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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

6

Community Notes and Celebrations in Hollywood Area

Mrs Lucille Schlueter and son Tommy visited family in Mont Lebanon Pa on return from Quebec and eastern Canada. Birthday greetings to Suzy Alexander Aug 26 and Gary Redels Burger Aug 27. Mrs Dan Chimenti and family move to Hinsdale from Woodside. Mrs Lee Garnette's Aug 30 birthday. Hollywood Womens Club resumes Sept 10 at Hollywood Community House. Pamela Ruth born Aug 14 to Mrs Art Walker and daughters Dawn and Jif after summer in Hayward Wis. Thursday Bowling League opens Sept 9 at 1 pm with openings. contact Mrs Tony Zapotocky HU 45-0339.

Lucille Schlueter Tommy Hollywood Ave Thomas U’ren Woodside Ave Quebec Canada New York State Mont Lebanon Schlueters

Nuns Train Outdoors for Nazareth Biology Classes

Sisters Mary Evangelista and Marie Louise, science teachers at Nazareth academy, joined 25 other nuns camping from Aug 22 to Sept 1 at Camp Sagaway Palos Park. The outdoor education course, led by Rev Reinhold Link and under Chicago Catholic Science Teachers Association, includes talks, field trips, crafts, night hikes, and star sessions to enrich the “Outdoor Living” theme for the upcoming school year.

Mary Evangelista Marie Louise Nazareth Academy Camp Sagaway Palos Peark Chicago Catholic Science Teachers Association Roland Eisenbeis Ramon Swisher Forest Preserve Cook County Reinhold Link Pere Marquette State Park Nazareth

Frozen Fish Thawing and Freezing Guidance

The guidance emphasizes keeping fish completely frozen until thawing begins. It warns that thawing should be done carefully before cooking to ensure safety and quality, outlining that improper handling can affect texture and taste.

Expanded Fall Program of the West Suburban Y

The West Suburban YMCA announces a broad fall-winter program with seven new activities including Youth Chess and Checkers club, Girls Craft club, adult ballroom and contra dancing, youth square dancing, a wrestling clinic led by Johnny Balbo, and Junior Leaders corps. The program also expands sports, arts, and riding activities for children and adults, with two indoor pools, a nursery school run by Mrs Letta Dawson, and registration Sept 9 through Sept 28.

West Suburban YMA Charles H. Stotz Girs Junior Leaders Corps Johnny Balbo LaGrange YMCA West Suburban Symphony Orchestra West Suburban Ymca Ray Barber Cal Knopf J. A. Baldwin Elliott Busker Fred Sustman Edward Rietz Helen Rahnks Keith and Allen Line Don Varra Harold Bjerke D. J. Widler Martha Stott Karl Schulte Stotz North Central College Naperville Letta Dawson Fleetwood E. Ogden Ave la Grange

Brookfield South News Highlights Family Visits and Birthdays

South Brookfield notes describe Mrs. L. H. Arquette and three children visiting Lake Slocum with cousins, plus weekend gatherings with Seater cousins. Several families plan vacations to Michigan and Grand Island, while local birthdays and recoveries are shared, including Ted Pence and Betty Dean Wehrmeister.

L. H. Arquette Kathi Gerri Bobby Vernon

Important Meeting for Mothers at Lingcount School Kindergarten

The mothers of children at Lingcount School Kindergarten in Brookfield are invited to a conference with Principal Mr. Armgard and Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Cech. The meeting is Friday, September 5 at 6:50 p.m. in the Lincoln School Auditorium to discuss kindergarten education, policies, enrollment, and related matters.

Att Ctudren Linveln School Brookfield Armgard Cech Lincoln School

Dr Niemoeller To Speak Here At Local Vesper

The Rev Martin Niemoeller a noted German clergyman and World Council of Churches delegate will speak at a ecumenical vesper service in LaGrange and vicinity at 6 PM Sunday Sept 4 in the LTHS auditorium Mrs Niemoeller will also speak Arrangements were made by local ministers with Julian How of the Jubilee Committee known for opposing Hitler The service will open with a Welcome Christan hymn and invocation incl an oblation and reception for attendees spouses invited.

Martin Niemoeller World Council of Churches Evanston LaGrange LTHS Brvagneeacal Church Hesae-Nassi. A The Methods Church

Nancy Stern Hosts Birthday Party

Nancy Stearn of Maple Avenue celebrated her 10th birthday on August 26 with a party for herself and a group of her girl friends and their mothers. Mrs Hugo Anderson made a doll shaped cake and refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.

Nancy Stearn Maple Ave Hugo Anderson

Church Service Program Note With Music and Readings

A church service program lists Rev. Wendell Q. Halverson delivering opening remarks, readings by Rev. Arthur Kolsti and Rev. Theodore Gerken, musical pieces by Mendelssohn and a chorus, and closing prayers by Rev. Gordon Galaty. An offertory solo by Rosatind Hill Nicholas and a recessional hymn conclude the event. proceeds support church expenses and refugee work worldwide.

Wendell Q. Halverson First Presbyterian Church Arthur Kolsti Lyersville Congregational Church Mendelssohn Richard C. Schlaack Theodore Gerken St. John's Lutheran Church God Niemoedler Gorden Galaty Henmanuel Episcopal Church Israel Rosatind Hill Nicholas Chureles Foundston Ehwaehes Olleged Auditorum Martin Paw Ushers

Days of Early Country Club Are Recalled

A fragmentary historic note by Mrs. J.T. Garsbrither recalls La Grange Country Club history. The clipped article mentions its original location and a nostalgic scene at the entrance, reflecting early club life and local social activity. The text is incomplete, with garbled lines remaining from the worn clipping.

la Grange Country Club J.T. Garsbrither S. Sixth Ave Country Club Weerven

Brookfield Magnet Report 1954 Local Event Highlights

The Brookfield Magnet recounts a village gathering on September 2 1954 featuring a washbowl and no showers. Peter Craigmile led the town round trips while Harry mowed a yard and stored crow balts. The report notes a quirky course with Vigiets and fornee caddies, snakes observed, and dances with girls and women including a Western echetoion. Transport home came via crates streetcars and buses.

Peter Craigmile Harry Troy Atreetcars

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