Brookfield Local Classifieds and Advertisements
An aged editor Schonemann notes dates around March 4 1573 while a mix of Brookfield locals names such as Wallace Brook Winifred Pek Bessie Brill Wu Gladys Ragona Alice W Wood and others appear amid advertising and subscription details. Notices list rates per year and payment guidance with locations at Prairie Ave Krause's Dry Goods and other Congress Park spots.
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Prairie Ave
Kranuse
Congress Park
Harris
Underground path to Capitol and press row chatter
The piece describes an underground walkway from the Senate Office Building to the Capitol, crowded press access and the quick transit for lawmakers. It notes officials like Harold R. Beckles and the press box seating, with observers remarking on press room activity and sidewalk chatter.
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Harold R. Beckles
U. S. Senate
Henry
Markward Named to Fifth District Post
William Markward, retiring adjutant of Edward Feely Post No. 490, American Legion, was named adjutant for the fifth district. He served as finance officer this past year. Installation for new district officers will be Friday, Sept. 14, at Berwyn Post Memorial Hall in Berwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Markward
Edward Feely
American Legion
the Legion
Berwyn Post Memorial Hall
Harlem Ave
Riverside Dr
Berwyn
Y Program Expands With New Groups And Leaders
The West Suburban Y outlines fall offerings including five adult groups two new arrivals the Girls Service organization and the YMEA Adult Athletic program. New leaders join Claire Powell Russ Larson and others to teach musical comedy dancing drama tiny tot tap and more while nursery school and swim instruction for children continue. Membership runs Sept 1 to Aug 1 1952 with benefits for intramural programs and preferred rates.
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Rorn Springs
YMEA
Pin
Charles Stotz
Aym and
Bugle Corps
Don Wicher
Winifred Colton
Letta Dawson
Mgr
Marguerte Crumbowl
Tais
Reid Moondavs
Feodavs
Womer
Actemecnans
Widler
West Suburban
Quarter Century Sidewalk Refund Ends Historic Dispute
Miss Lucy A. Cooley of Park Ridge was awarded 52.98 as full settlement of a 25 year sidewalk dispute against Brookid village. The issue began when she paid 1940 charges for sidewalks installed in 1924 on two Portia Manor lots and mistakenly covered by a village special assessment. Village records confirmed the refund due. the current board approved the resolution on Monday night following years of inaction. Robert Fulton and Samuel F. B. Morse, two American inventors.
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Lucy A. Cooley
Park Ridge
Brookid
Lulz
Viilage
Leonard Bosgraf
Miss Cooley
Portia Manor
Tush
Seel
V Stage Board
Cox
Suburban church notes a 1951 service and activities
At 9 25 Sunday School for pupils up to 20 and a church service titled Sub substance on Sep 16 1951. A kindergarten runs during services for children up to ten. Wednesday 8 00 Evening meeting with testimonies. Ashland Avenue LaGrange 23 am daily except Sundays and holidays. AD are cordially invited.
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Christian Uber
Ashland Avenue
LaGrange
Around the Village of Brookfield Mostly About You And You And You
Local notes recount social strolls and family scenes in Brookfield. Ed Braum and Mrs Fraze appear with friends, children ride bikes, and neighbors walk home from school or visit relatives. An area fishing contest results and a motel purchase are also mentioned with miscellaneous gossip and names.
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Ed Braum
Hollywood
Hugh Fraze
Hugh Mathew
Ricky Mitchel
Bobby
Alice Wersching
Tippy
Wendy Sproat
Liz
Jimmy
Strafaci
Jackie
Bill
Gatherer
Prince
Carol Smith
Explorers Prepare For Camporee At Local Scout Camp
An explorer decathlon Saturday features crews competing in obstacle course trope line tossing and a mile timed run plus an 18 foot rope climb. Other events include scoutcraft trash, compass course, and a surprise activity. Campfire Saturday night with songs games and skits. Sunday offers Catholic and Protestant services and an assembly for recognitions before cleanup at 9 30 a.m.
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C&firporee
Duplicate Bridge Club Opens 1931 52 Season at YMCA La Grange
The West Suburban Duplicate Bridge Club began its 1931 52 season last Friday with 91 tables. North and south winners were Mr. Douss and Mr. Griffins of Riverside scoring 145 in match points, with other top pairs including Mr. and Mrs. Les Stokes Elmhurst 137 and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Copenkavar LaGrange 121 to 122. East west winners were Mrs. Walsh Oak Park and Mrs. Fisner Western Springs 131. Members from La Grange and nearby towns are invited to play each Friday at the YMCA 51 E Ogden La Grange. singles can find partners via Mrs. Fort Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Duplicate Bridge Club
Douss
Griffins
Riverside
Ina
Brookfield Model Plane Contest Set for Saturday at Kiwanis Park
The Brookfield Model Plane club sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2868 holds its second annual contest Saturday at 2 30 p m in Kiwanis park. Three first place trophies and prizes for small engines under .099 hp and over .099 hp rubber band class entry must be built by contestants. 24 T-shirts also awarded. Entries at Stephens Hobby Shop or field. Brookfield residents invited to observe youths progress since last meet. Best Food Buys list includes potatoes onions cabbage chickens frozen seafood applesauce and dry beans.
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Brookfield Model Plane Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Kiwanis Park
Era
Stephens Hobby Shop
Brookfield
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Eyoloer
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Jane Gage
Marisa Nerad
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Walter Briggs
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J. A
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Tne
China
Russia
India
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Robert Fulton
Samuel F. B. Morse
First Church of Christ, Scientist
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Tel
E. Kubricht
R. PH. G
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Torna
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Vickenberg
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Universal O11
Duplicate Bridge Club
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Lakeside Whele
Gerber
Camay Soap
Colors
A&p
Ann Page
ALP
Lexington Avenes
New Y
Virginia Jonathan
Idaho Grown
Michigan
Acorn
Welch
Lerge Cc
Roberts and
Jane Parker
Angel Food
P. Bic
Oxydol
Lade Ps
Jane Parker Yeast
Green Giant
Wisconsin
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Jean Becci
NSTI
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Grand Blvd
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