Sunrise Easter service planned by ten Lutheran churches
Ten Lutheran church groups of the Missouri Synod plan a fifth annual outdoor Easter morning service at 6 30 next Sunday in Riverside Brookfield High Stadium. Prof A C Repp of Concordia Seminary will speak. a 100 voice choir will sing. Pastors Bohlman Ludwig lead liturgy. If rain, service moves to the high school auditorium.
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The
Missouri Synod
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Burlington
A. C. Repp
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
J. H. Bohlman
Willow Springs
Dan R. Ludwig
Berwyn
Ascension Lutheran Church
Riverside
Concordia
Faith and Redeemer
Cicero
Good Shepherd
Maywood
Grave
Redeemer
Hinsdale
St. John's
la Grange
St. Paul’s
Brookfield
Trinity
A B A th le ti c D in ne r Dr aw s Cr ow d of 4 0 0
The eighth annual Athletic banquet at Riverside Brookfield High School attracted about 400 attendees. Ike Craig, a Big Nine official, spoke on basketball rules and social sense while William Sovereign welcomed guests and the Fathers Forum organized the event. Plans for growth include a larger cafeteria, bigger gym, and an expanded library, driven by area residential expansion.
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Riverside- Brookfield High School
Eer
Ike ‘Craig
Big Nine
William Sovereign
Fathers’ Forum
A-B
Sovereign
Frank Hodek Jr
Board of Education of Dist. 208
R-B
Hodek
North
Riverside
Brookfield
A. Dudley
Varsity
E. R. Ellma Fogs
EF. A
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Ike Craig
Jerry Kuchta
I. E. Haebich
R-B High
Mush” Marsh
F. E. Hodek Jr
Board of Education
William Carroll
W. A. Dudley
Walter Soderstrom
Riverside Brookfield student tops VFW essay contest
Elsie Drazel of Riverside Brookfield High School is named first in the Brookfield VFW essay contest for the title My Part In America's Future. Other winners include Rita Kucera, Patricia Burian, and Rita Renn. prizes total 50 25 and 15 dollars with a deadline of April 1 for submissions.
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Elsie Drazel
Riverside- Brookfield High School
Brookfield Post
VFW
Joseph LaFrancis
Brookfield
Miss Drazil
West
Quincy Road
Riverside
Verall
Post
National Hall
Rita Kucera
South Lombard
Berwyn
Nazareth
Patricia Burian
West 44Th
Lyons
Rita Renn
South Wesley
America
Belle O'Leary
Brooke
Officer Paul Shaw Joins Brookfield Police Force
Paul Shaw was sworn in as a Brookfield police officer this week. He resides at Prairie and Lincoln avenues and took the oath Monday morning in the village clerk Tony Strobl's presence, with Captain Crosby of the police department witnessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shaw
Brookfield
Shaw
Prairie
Lincoln Avenue
Tony Strobl
Capt. Crosby
Police Department
Five Parties In Election Here April 19
Five parties compete in the village election to be held Tuesday April 19 with polls open 6 am to 5 pm. Candidates include party slates for village president clerk and four year terms plus unexpired terms and library directors from groups such as Better Government Association Community Management Home Owners United Citizens and Village Manager Advocates led by listed nominees.
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Better “Government Association
Laddie F. Bicek
John W. Dennett
Henry W. Sieck
Raymond S. Behrie
William H. Kopecky
Avald F. Groth
Mary N. Bollinger
Mable I.pottinger
Edward Fell
Frank T. Brookbank
Irvin F. Novak
Arthur W. Pfeiffer
Irvin Kostka
Richard H. Puder
Adeline Kasker
Earl C. Bostrand
Russell Gross
William T. Fogg
Max A. Dietrich
Joseph E. Mikich
United Citizens
Charles W. Horak
Anthony J. Strobl
Donald Flexman
Harry H. Haas
John M. Pavietic
David H. Markland
Ruth C. Coffee
Marie LaFrancis
Dan Kulie
Edward H. Kyvig
Emil G. H. Ehlert
Frank S._ Edwinon
Enwin
J.—Belknap Jr
Joseph J. Prochaska
Rose Henkel
Robert J- Harazin
Easter Parade Styles Highlight Amvet Fashion Show
A Candlelight lounge preview of Easter styles by the Amvet auxiliary featured a fashion show with luncheon and a musical program by Ann Pavlicek, David Meier, and David Frick. Models included young Ann Swanson and Billy Westfall, plus several adults, wearing dresses from Modern Style Shop Brookfield and named outfits. notable gowns and aqua rayon ensembles drew applause.
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Amvet
Ann Pavlicek
David Meier
David Frick
Tina Petke
Brookfield
Ann ‘Swanson
Billy Westfall
Ann
Billy
Legion Post To Dedicate Gun May 29
The Edward Feely post of the American Legion plans a May 29 dedication of a big cannon opposite the village hall. A parade and program will precede the ceremony, with William Markward organizing rites and bands from Brooked Township High School and Oak Park Bishop's Quarter School providing music. Edward Feely post will host an open house at Grant and Prairie after the dedication, with state commander William G. Burns of the Legion speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Feely Post
American Legion
William Markward
Usr Township
Oh Ae
Bishop's Quarter School
Oak Park
William G. Burns
Chicago
Department of Minds
The
Village Hall
Edward Feely
Grant and
Prairie Avenues
Markward
Brookfield Avenue
Annual Meeting Of Chest Group In Gross April 22
The Brookfield Community Chest will hold its annual meeting Friday April 22 at Gross school starting at 8 p.m. Six new directors will be elected. Nomination committee picks include Roger Nerad Robert E Poll Billy E Frier Mrs Paul Miller W J Biddle and Myron O Fischer with listed addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Community Chest
Gross
Chest
Roger Nerad
Robert E. Poll
Maple
Billy E. Frier
Prairie
Paul Miller
Jefferson
W. J. Biddle
Grand Boulevard
Myron O. Fischer
Sherman
Lions Club Host To Ladies April 6
Brookfield Lions Club hosted a ladies night on April 6 at the Koffee Kup with good turnout of members wives and guests. After dinner Lion Jim Sproat presented Bermuda movies. Plans for a April 30 fish fry at Fraternity Hall were completed by the entertainment committee chaired by John Pinner with proceeds supporting the Lions softball league under president Clarence Hoppenrath.
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Brookfield Lions Club
Koffee Kup
Lion Jim Sproat
Bermuda
Fraternity Hall
John Pinner
The
Lions Softball League
Plan for Good Friday Observance in Brookfield
Brookfield business men plan a Good Friday observance led by Louie Prowess and associates. The event aims to foster community reflection and cooperation among local merchants, with details to be announced by the Brookfield Business Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Louie
Trustees Have Busy Session Monday Eve
Trustees met Monday evening with salary boosts, zoning, parking and water on the agenda. The village manager Bash saw a $300 annual raise offered but he rejected it, keeping his pay at $6,000. Police officers received a $5 monthly raise for six months. Zoning denied E Dey’s plan for two four family buildings at Sunnyside and Southview, following the zoning board. A Cement block construction objection was sent to the building committee. The board also reviewed another zoning matter about subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
E. Dey
Sunnyside
Southview
May Shoot Dogs On Sight In Brookfield
Dr. Gil Ehlers told the village board of ongoing dog bite cases involving children and Tuesday manager Bash called for drastic action to stop dogs running at large. Face bites and hand injuries were noted as frequent incidents.
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Gil Ehlers
Bash
Brookfield Village Board Sees Petitions and Budgets Discussed
The Brookfield village board rejected a plot proposal between Vernon and Park, and approved a Kiwanis Park softball use request. It widened a diagonal line by at least 18 inches, considered week day parking limits, and reviewed warrants totaling 141000 for water and salaries. Discussions covered storm sewer funds return, traffic protection petition for Gross school, and the Marchi building report detailing 23 new homes, five alterations, and six garages. The Berg restitution request over a revoked permit also arose.
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Schneider
Vernon
Park
Shields
Gertison
James P. Aylesworth
Edward Feely
Beitr
Raymond
Brookfield Post
VFW
National Hall
Federal Works Agency
FWA
Mana
Filipenko
Walter H. Berg
Berg
O.k.d
Brookfield VFW installs new officers in ceremony
Newly elected Brookfield Post No. 2868 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be installed by State Commander Henry L. Warner of Maywood on Saturday evening April 16 at 8 o'clock. The event occurs at National hall 3907 Prairie avenue with Morand W. Bradley installed as commander succeeding Ed Hubka. Other staff include James Murrin senior vice commander James Cihlar chaplain Walter A. Diesing quartermaster Dr A V Dominski post surgeon George Beyer post advocate Edmond Hubkan trustee.
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Brookfield
Henry L. Warner
Maywood
National Hall
Prairie Avenue
Morand W. Bradley
Ed Hubka
James Murrin
James Cihlar
Walter A. Diesing
A. V. Dominski
George Beyer
Edmond Hubkan
Kindergarten Sale O K d by Voters 141 to 9
The proposition to dispose of the Kindergarten building was carried by a vote of 141 to 9 at the Dist. 95 school election held Saturday. Frank Kessel was chosen to the board, succeeding Mrs. Josephine Melville Myers, who declined re election. Other members elected included Harold Mortvedt, Wesley Kurth and E R Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kessel
Josephine Melville Myers
Harold Mortvedt
Wesley Kurth
E.R. Whitehead
Oh Oddes
Diefy “High School
the. Ae
Frank “E. ‘Hodek
Francis J. Benda
Charm School Offered for Girls by Center
The Riverside center invites all eighth grade girls and their mothers to a charm course on Wednesday, April 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Miss Marilyn Hughes of Patricia Vance School will lead the first lecture on posture gracefulness and self confidence with makeup and hair styling guidance. Girls may choose two of three classes: posture and grace in movement. wardrobe grooming and style. makeup complexion care and hair styling, with individual attention provided.
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Ted
Riverside
Brookfield
Marilyn Hughes
Patricia ‘Vance
Cracked Brookfield World War II Memorial Causes Concern
A central granite memorial shaft in Brookfield, dedicated November 9 1947, is badly cracked after wind and a removed flag staff. The 10 ft shaft stands in a circular plot. a 4 ft 6 in granite stone with 52 veterans’ names sits opposite on Brookfield Avenue. The project cost between 5000 and 6000 dollars.
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Brookfield
Vieager
Brookfield Avenue
Barton Chosen for Boys State by Local American Legion
Richard Barton, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond A Barton of 3326 Elm Ave, was selected to attend Boys State as guest of Edward Feely Post. Announcement by William A Markward, past commander, notes Springfield Illinois event. Boys State assigns young men to govern their own units to train as better citizens. Ray Barton is Brookfield auxiliary police officer and active Legion sponsor supports program.
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Richard Barton
Raymond A. Barton
Elm Avenue
Edward Feely
American Legion
Barton
William A. Markward
Springfield
Ill
Ray Barton
Richard
Brookfield
Campaign drive totals for 1948 and 1947 announced
A Brookfield report dated March 31, 1949, shows Total on Seal Drive raised $2,636 in 1948, up from $2,394.72 in 1947. Mrs. Harbacek, campaign chair in 1947, comments on the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardbacek
Paign
Brookfield
Harbacek
Tragedy at Hollywood Crossing Kills James and Wife Cech
Mr and Mrs Jamesieye Cech of 8717 West 39th were killed Friday April 8 when their car was struck at the Hollywood crossing by an eastbound train dragging it for 300 feet. The couple en route to Brookfield Zoo were believed to have driven around automatic gates. Surviving are their daughter Mrs Rosnitka and three sons James Joseph and Stanley.
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Hollywood
Jamesieye Cech
Lyons
Thilywood Station
Cech
North Gate
Brookfield Zoo
Chica
Accordin
Maple Avenue
Rosnitka
James Joseph
Stanley
Stop for Bluebird: Busses Better Service
Bluebird buses will board and alight at the corner of Hillgrove and Grange Road on Monday after approval by the Illinois Commerce Commission for service changes. Previously riders had to use Ogden and LaGrange Road with buses continuing to Hillgrove LaGrange intersection for turn around.
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Bluebird
Sbusees
Biegan
Hillgrove
Grange Road
of . A
Forsacco Tar
Ogden and LaGrange
Hillgrove-LaGrange
Part the Parent School Relationships Three Seater of Board
A fragment notes a phrase about a board related to parent school relationships. The text lacks clear events, figures, or locations to form a full, coherent news item. No decisive action or outcome is evident beyond the nominal title fragment.
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C. A. Rockhoff
C. E. Backus
J.J. Slepicka
C. Kutschke
W. M. Schroeder
LaGrange
P. F. Krause
H. H. Young
E. S. Mats
M. Pieper
W. Huebner
E. S. Matson
J. A. Phillips
P . E. Krause
Toussems
C. Donbrow Verside
W. Schroeder
Hatton
R. Klingbeil
G. Walters
R-B Tops Vfw
United States
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Magnet Society
Amvet Ladies Model
Style Shop
Ann Veverka
Pat Petlus
Barbi Bagby
Bruce Petke
Dale Petke
Ea Iar Dale Tae Tireas
Hecessa
Lions Club
Charm School
Zephyr
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