Local notices from Brookfield readers mid September events
Mr and Mrs Arthur Daharsh return from Sault Ste Marie to Brookfield with niece Geraldine Neville. Opal Council Royal League hosts a card party Sept 23 in Fraternity hall. Wakefield Hall hosts Friday night Sept 12 event at 8 with prizes. Funeral attendance noted for Alfred Shaleen in Marengo. Various residents listed with moves and occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Daharsh
Oak Avenue
Sault Ste-Marie
Mich
Geraldine Neville
Brookfield
Opal Council
Royal League
Fraternity Hall
Congregational
Wakefield Hall
Farr Virden
C. C. Smith
Willie Anders
Robert Hiadik
Alfred Shaleen
Marengo
Baby girl Donna Dare born at Hinsdale Sanitarium
Mrs D E Dare of 3601 Side Avenue and C QF Ry employee Mrs Bees announce the birth of a baby girl named Donna on August 24 at Hinsdale Sanitarium. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson celebrate the arrival as great grandparents attend the Rebekah Grands club meeting. The group met at Mae Koska's Madison Avenue home for a fall gathering with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
C. QF Ry
Bees
Grand Boulevard
D. E. Dare
Side Avenue
Bof
Hinsdale Sanitarium
Donna
Diine
Dare
Wand
Harry Nelson
Peter Nelson
Rebekah Grands Club
Mae Foska
Madison Avenue
Monight
Kratoska
Kate Damites
Ingepre Krause
Isabelle Jackson
Spencer Corsets Ad Features Custom Foundations and Supports
An advertisement for Spencer Corsets offers individually designed foundations, breast and paternity supports, and non surgical supports. It notes doctors prescriptions and lists Gail H. Beebe, a registered corsetter at 65 E Harris LaGrange with phone numbers 712 or 3149. The copy is concise and focuses on personalized undergarment fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Gail H. Beebe
Eencer
E. Harris
LaGrange
Births Report From Local Homes Include Several Aug. Arrivals
The notice records multiple August births at MacNeal Memorial and Belmont hospitals. Families listed include the Cothrens with Jacky George, the Nelsons welcoming a child at 3144 Oak Avenue, the McCormicks with Nancy Joan at 9308 Jefferson Avenue, the Bebingers with Margo Ellen at 3619 Vernon Avenue, and the Skogs with Sharon Lee from Melrose Park now in Belmont hospital. Also noted is Addie Jane, a Tris! daughter born Aug. 9 to the Hogg family now living in Walnut Creek, California, with four other siblings mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lenore
Nelson
N. Nelson
Oak Avenue
M. McCormick
Nancy Joan
MacNeal
McCormick
Jefferson Avenue
J. Bebinger
Vernon Avenue
Margo Ellen
R. M. Skog
Melrose Park
Brookfield
Sharon Lee
Belmont Hospital
Roy Skog
Ste Mattison
Jesse Hogg
Sunnyside Avenue
Walnut Creek
Cal
Tris
Addie Jane
12-Team VFW Bowl-Mor Keglers Open Season Sept 10
The 12-team VFW Teague bowling league stars the season at Bowl-Mor on Wednesday night September 10. Teams are recruited from local business men and all players are in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rebecca’s Assembly in Garrick Building on Ranudelpho Street
Local notes report a Saturday meeting of the Rebeccah’s in Garrick building on Ranudelpho Street. Other items mention a rare Box Turtle found by a reporter Mrs Chapek and donated to the Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trict Assembly
The
Rebeccah’s
Garrick Building
Ranudelpho
Idle Hour Bowling League Opens Season in Brookfield
The Idle Hour Bowling League launched its 1947 48 season on Monday Sept 8 at Bowl Mor Alleys with six teams. Standings show Kartje Bakery leading captures with 2 wins, Fisher Drug and Crystal Bakery also strong. High game Evelyn Schoen Fisher Drug. high series Chris Neilson Kartje Bakery. no team game Fisher Drug. high team series Kartje Bakery. League officers are president Lucille Huebner secretary Gertrude Norties treasurer Ruth Cook. Sponsors thanked and invited to watch Monday bowling 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idle Hour Bowling League of
Brookfield
Kartje Bakery
Federal Savings
Crystal Bakery
Fisher Drug
Padens Drug
Diamond Fruit
Evelyn Schoen
Chris Neilson
Lucille Huebner
Oak Avennue
Dorothy Kotrba
Marple Avenue
Gertrude Norties
Grant Avenue
Ruth Cook
Gen Randall
Helen Brook
Helen Bullerman
Florence Morris
Helen Petoruse
Fisher’s
Ruthi- Cook
Jeanne Zynda
Vi. Kosta
Helen Grewe
Teresa Hawley
Lee
Nortier
Lou Huebner
Dorothy Kostbra
Gen Husted
Paden
Charlotte Kuchar
Lou Gylletter
Gerry Heidenreich
Ruth Cooper
Brookfield Library Summer Reading Figures Published
Brookfield children read a total of 8 412 books in the three summer months, with 1 418 read in the Summer Reading contest won by 95 participants. Winners Neil Klein, Lynne Anderson, Nanecy Tullis, Saith Spencer, Loretta Kellman each received a prize book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Neil Klein
Lynne Anderson
Nanecy Tullis
Saith
Spencer
Loretta Kellman
Engagement announced for Shirle y McCorr nick Moravec
Mr and Mrs Hampton McCornick announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Richard Moravec son of Mr and Mrs Edward Moravec of Lyons No definite wedding date has been set for the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton McCornick
Woodside Avenue
Shirley
Richard Moravec
Richard
Edward Moravec
Lyons
Cardinal Stritch to bless at Queen of Heaven Cemetery
His Eminence Samuel Cardinal Stritch will perform a consecration at Queen of Heaven Cemetery on Sunday September 14 1947 at 4 pm. The last such occasion occurred in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery
Samuel Cardinal ‘Stritch
Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Former juvénité Don Wilson ill in hospital
The meeting notes report the serious illness of former juvénité Don Wilson. He is hospitalized at MicNeal Memorial Hospital and well wishes for a speedy recovery are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilson
MicNeal Mémorial Hospital
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Russell Rohmann
Arthur
Cicero, I
Linda Jean
Ltme
Rohmann
Pontine Engravers
Chicago
Army
Signal Corps
Justin
Ed Montgomery, Inc
Frank Rubina
Cicero
Rahn
Ogden Avenue
Richard Ryski
Raymond
Barbara Jean
Ryski
Babe Rapton Manufacturing Company
C. L. Henderson
Harrison
Dallas, Texas
Henderson
United Air Lines
Combustioneer
William Stewart
Bradenton
Fla
Emil Filip
2Nd Avenue
North Riverside
Elm Avenue
Mmes Phebe
Mae Kratoska
Winifred Chapek
Amelia Stewart
Grange Illinois
Johnny Mack Brown
Laurel and Hardy
Joe McDoakes
Grantland Rice
Daffy
Dany
Midwest
35Th St
Cass Avenue
Westmont
and Bar Service
Westfield Dari Mart
Sheridan Avenue
Donald William
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
B. Cothren
Nebrose Holerned
Jacky George
J. von Holt
R. Kit of
Berwyn
Sedous
John von Holt
the Dells
Wisconsin
Rudolph Prazen
Elim Avenue
Oregon
Grant Pass
Rogue River
Montgomery, Inc
Bruce von Holt
Arthur Avenue
Brice
Emil Krejcik
Maple Avenue
Anna Lapitz
Jeanne Ostby
Prairie Avenue
Elmhurst
University of [Hneis
York High School
Louis Pichler III
Sonny
Mrs. Pichler
Vernon
Gerat Club
B. F. Osborne
H. Hoffman
Py Vogt
Kiwanis Park
Edward Goetseh of
Mortonvenue
Long Lake
Niel Klein
Cleveland Avenue
Kenneth Krejeik
Nudera
A. Pfeiffer
Blanchan
Chile
Louise Kindt
William J. Filip
Smoky Mountains
Louisville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Essensio
Bowlers of Idle Hour League
Vera Koch
Pauline “Gervase
Martha Miller
Marion Read
Evelyn Kindt
Karte
Lil Sicking
Mildred Rohner
Alyce Crist
Marilyn Corleto
Royal Neighbor
Austine
Cermak Pool
Oracle
Ann Pee
Soldiers Field
Ringling Brothers Circus
Janet Wackrow
Thomas Hadne
Joseph Andel
Barbara Woods
Barbra Austine
Tommy Cotton
Woods, Trons
Augstine
Library Notes
Catton
Business Man
Tive
Prairie
van Johnson
IRV
Phillip
Irv Grimes
Bem
Mansfield
Seth Offa Ki
Brseysiela
Park Avenue
Monroe
Os Brookfield Ave
Siiena
LEO & Grace Woods
FREE
G. I
Swe
Eee
Eee 1
Utilities Engineering Institutet
Sheffield Ave
Dept
WD-1
Panzer 51
Parker
Heinz Bros. Motor CO
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