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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
2
Local residents recount visits to Detroit Niagara Falls and family reunions. Mrs Ralph Irons and relatives visited Dwight Tioga and friends while other households plan trips to Sebewiling and Plum Lake. A birthday party at Arden Avenue celebrated with cake and games. Dance and ballet classes announced for September 28 at Franklin Avenue. Virginia Cerny N undergoes fatigue recovery and plans rest at home.
Mr Thomas E Hardyman of Vernon Avenue enjoyed several days at Lake Delavan Wisconsin. Henry G Bethke of Chicago and his wife dined with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bethke of Madison Avenue Tuesday. J P Hardyman Jr and family returned from country home of Otto Ulrich in Three Rivers Michigan. Otto and John were Pacific theater veterans of the 33rd Division. Christian Science Monitor program hosted by Edwin D Canham airs Tuesdays at 7 15 PM on four ABC stations including WLS Chicago. Howard Gresh and wife returned from Holland Muskegon and Eastman Wisconsin visiting relatives and cousins Geneva Klema who toured Brookfield Zoo. Fred Gilgenbach and family of Milwaukee were weekend guests of Peter Gilgenbach. K W Hawley and spouse returned from a four day trip to St Paul and Duluth. Henry Bethke and family spent five weeks at Sunrise Lodge Mercer Wisconsin reporting good fishing and sun tan. Albert Clough and daughter Virginia of Western Springs vacationed at Sisters Lake Michigan. Virginia will attend Bradley College Peoria Illinois this fall to study home economics and designing.
Gail H. Beebe, registered Spencer Corsetier, offers individually designed corsets and medical supports for men and women. Doctors prescriptions filed. The Stockhausens of Vertin Avenue report a weekend at Puckaway Lake near Marquette with fair fishing.
Hello World Mr and Mrs Stanley Novy of S730 Madison announce a daughter Gail Dianne born August 26 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Elmer Meyer of St Paul Minn are parents of a son William John born August 30. Mr and Mrs Jack Hoffman of 4146 Raymond Ave announce a daughter Karen Jelaine born August 26 at Berwyn MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs K K Sloan of Madison Ave are proud grandparents of Steven Leonard Sloan born August 20 in Wyandotte Michigan.
The Youth Center announces summer hours with three weeknights open and Friday evenings, possibly Saturday by member interest. 1947-48 dues are due, with a new membership drive through early September. Qualifications: high school student, age 13-20, resident of Brdbclkfield Hollywood Congress Park and Riverside. New cards required. entrance by card after drive ends. focus on expanded activities and jitter-ball hockey-like game.
The drive runs from September 1 to October 1 with memberships at $3 per year and all privileges included. Freshmen are especially welcome, and after October 1 only members may enter the center. Memberships available at the center or from officers Fazekas Chuck Kazelka Marianne Mendius and Ingrid Metaler.
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