Immigration law changes stir national origin debate in Congress
A commission debates who may enter the United States as proposals for a unified quota system loom. The McCarran Walter Act, upheld over Truman's veto, guides quotas by 1920 nationality, with around 251000 yearly admissions under a 1950 census basis. American fashion pundits clash with Dior on skirt lengths as women assert choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Commission On Immigration
Mr. Truman
U.S
Brookfield Men Form Clean Streams Study Committee
William N. Erickson announced a Cook County Clean Streams Committee to study pollution sources and conditions in local waterways. Anton J. Tomasek will lead the central committee with watershed chairs for Des Plaines, Salt Creek, Tinley Creek, Chicago River, and Thorn Creek Calumet. Members include Howard Olson as vice chair and officials Roland Eisenbeis and Charles G. Sayers. Des Plaines group lists Sass as chair with Erickson relatives among members. Salt Creek group includes Reed and Mrs Hawkins among Brookfield and Western Springs residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNS
Clean Streams
Cook County
William N. Erickson
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners
Erickson
Anton J. Tomasek
Des Plaines
Salt Creek
Tinley Creek
Chicago River
Thorn Creek
Calumet
Walter Sass
Pearson Jr
Marie Erickson
Clinton
Park Ridge
Robert Himes
Graceland
Edward Taylor
Washington Blvd
Oak Park
Henry Miller
Riverside
Duke Reed
West Ave
George Hawkins
Woodland Ave
Western Springs
A. E. MacMurrough
Forest Ave
Brookfield
Leonard Fanning
Sheriden Ave
Ralph Bard Jr
Brinker
Barrington
Expect Boost At Hollywood Distro School
Riverside District 96 expects higher enrollment with 1478 last year and forecast above 1952 53 figures as school opens September 8 after Labor Day. A teacher workshop precedes classes and student per teacher remains within facility limits.
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Hollywood Distro School
Riverside
Hollywood
Supt. Hauser
Hauser
Named Deputy District Governor for Lions
Lloyd McCaugherty of 816 S Spring Ave LaGrange was appointed deputy district governor for Lions clubs in Cook County region 8 by Walter R Ginther. A past president and former zone chairman, he has been a Lions member since 1947.
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Lloyd McCaugherty
S. Spring Ave
LaGrange
Lions Clubs
Cook County
Walter R. Ginther
McCaugherty
LaGrange Lions Club
Lions
Sertoma Club Plans Corn Festival Meeting
Sertoma Club meets LaGrange chapter at Acacia Country Club for a 7 p.m. Tuesday August 4 gathering. Committees were formed and festival issues were discussed.
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LaGrange Sertoma Club
Acacia Country Club
Robert Bean Plans East Trip for Brookfield Elephant
Robert Bean, director of the Chicago Zoological Park, left Sunday night for the east and will visit New York and Washington, D.C. before returning later in the week. Plans to add another elephant to the pachyderm exhibit are underway, and the east trip may arrange for shipping the new elephant to Brookfield.
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Robert Bean
Chicago Zoological Park
New York
Washington, D.C
Brookfield
Drop Reported Home Building in June 53 Compared To Year Ago
Dropped home building in June 1953 compared with June 1952 with 17 permits valued at 196 800 dollars versus 19 permits valued at 229 500 last year. Brookfield totals were 257 542 in June 53 and 279 438 in June 52 and 153 666 in May 58. Bell Savings and Loan of Chicago says Chicago region building totals are about 1 000 000 ahead of last year with six month totals from 104 sources at 926 334 against 279 433 317 for the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Bell Savings and Loan Association of Chicago
Chicago
Pola
Rogers Family Tour Of Florida Spans Four Thousand Miles
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rogers of Prairie and their daughter Irene and granddaughter Sheila completed a month long Florida tour. They traveled by horse and buggy, glass bottom boats and car, staying oceanside and visiting friends in Hollywood and Brookfield. The trip included the East and West coasts, a ferry to St. Petersburg, and over 4000 miles of travel, yet they still favor Illinois.
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Kenneth Rogers
Prairie Are
Irene
Sheila
Florida
Ocean
Gulf
Hollywood
John Farquhars
Grandblvd
Brookfield
Farquhars
Martha
al Corrigan
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Illness at St Barbara's Church Leads Home Return
Blanche Rock of 15387 Alima ter., Becomes III while at St Barbara's church last Sunday. She grew ill and was escorted to her home by her husband.
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Becomes III
Blanche Rock
Alimater
St. Barbara’s
Improvement Board Plans New Paving and Gutters in Village
The Improvement Board met Monday to discuss paving curb and gutter projects, focusing on the south end. A Sunnyside east block is debated with adjacent residents possibly funding it themselves. A Sunnyside to Vernon project was tabled for August 31, with Rochester areas to be considered then.
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Board of Local Improvements
Sunnyside
Vernon
Rochester
Howard Winterhalter 38 Dies Sudden Heart Attack
Howard T. Winterhalter, 38, of 3415 Maple died suddenly of a heart attack August 4. Fire department inhalator squad attempted revival before he passed. Body taken to Oak Park where his mother resides. Winterhalter worked at Bowl Mor and lived in a room at Monroe and Park.
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Howard T. Winterhalter
Maple
Oak Park
Winterhalter
Monroe and Park
Dog Bite Incidents Reported in Brookfield Police Notes
Brookfield police logged three dog bite cases this week. Glenn Hass of S441 Oak was treated by Dr. Hill. A bite involving the daughter of Mrs. Miller occurred July 28. Jean Murrin, 7, of 3210 Fark Ave. also reported a bite incident.
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Brookfield
Glenn Hass
Oak
Hill
Miller
Jean Murrin
Fark Ave
Feely Post 190 Plans Carnival Here Aug 17 22
Edward Feely post 190 American Legion carnival set for August 17 to 22 in the square south of Fisher's pharmacy. Opening night features kiddies parade from Mraz drug store at Grand and Broadway with 6 pm assembly and 6:30 pm parade down the Boulevard. Cushman Accordion Clown band of Maywood to march top spot. four major costume prizes and souvenirs for parade children. Proceeds fund veterans and community service work.
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Edward Feely Post
American Legion
Fisher's Pharmacy
Mraz Drug Store
Grand and Broadway
William Markward
Feely Post
Fisher Pharmacy
Markward
Cushman Accordion Clown Band
Maywood
Adventure Climbing Long's Peak Told By Scout Letter
A Shirley Brandner letter from an early July Rocky Mountain trip details a five person party ascending Long's Peak. The narrative describes sunrise over pink mountains, wildlife, horse travel above timberline, Boulder Field approach, and grueling climbing with boulders, exposed snow melt water, sheer slopes, and fixed cables as climbers inch toward the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Brandner
Rocky Mountain National Park
Long's Peak
Timberline
Boulderfield
Brookfield Recreation Seeks Fall Winter Project Ideas
Brookfield Recreation Commission supervisor Bill Radke invites suggestions for fall and winter programs to serve all ages. Red Cross will send a rep to offer first aid tests on Mondays and Fridays, with a certificate for those who pass. Participants will receive red white and blue decals featuring a swimming figure and the slogan We Participate In Recreation in Brookfield. Plans also mention a possible theatre project with further announcements pending.
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Brookfield Recreation Commission
Bill Radke
Commission
Radke
Red Cross
Brookfield
Benefit Polo Match Aids Local YMCA Youth Room
West Suburban YMCA and Oak Brook Polo Club sponsor a 3 p.m. polo benefit on Sunday at Oak Brook Polo Club Hinsdale to fund a youth log cabin club room in the new LaGrange YMCA building. Volunteers organize ticket sales and committee duties span LaGrange Western Springs Hinsdale Downers Grove Brookfield and Westchester communities.
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Don Widler
West Suburban Ymca
Walter Scoville
Homestead Rd
LaGrange
Walter
John Scoville
YMCA
New
Brad Mason
DuBois Blvd
Brookfield
E. F. Sergey
Westchester
Ruth Sanderson
St. Kensington Ave
Harry K. Smith
Hinsdale
Oak Brook Polo Club
22Nd St
York Rd
SL EL Ogden Ave
Isd
John Laidlaw
Howard Ave
Wester Springs
Y" Board
Apnet
E. L. Ramm
N. Waiola
H. V. Allinson
S. Waiotla
W. A. McEllchiney
S. Waiola
Stanley W. Anderson
N. Park Rd
C. H. Glashacel
W. Cossitt
W. F. Jones
S. Blackstone
J. L. Means
Woodland Ave
Western Springs
William Parish
Downers Grove
Myron O. Fisher
Grant Ave
Marian E. Donahue
G. A. Wrisley
Seventh Ave
Kensington Ave
Willis J. Repetto
Spring Ave
Lloyd McCaugherty
Frank Tatro
Lawn Ave
Harry Butcher
Clausen
T. J. Blond
Robert D. DeWitt
Don J. Widler
Edward Rezabek
Newberry Oe Dixon Keyser
Sherwood Dr
Martha Stott
Bob Vik
Prairie Ave
Edwin F. Sergey
Wayne Guthrie
G. R. Cole
S. Spring Ave
J. Calvin Knons
54Th St
Dorothy Fisher
S. Ninth Ave
G.s.co
Vince Balaty
Raymond Ave
Two Weeks Vacation of Free Brookfield Public Library
Brookfield Free Public Library plans a two week annual vacation from August 17 to 31 reopening at 2 p.m. August 31. During August 10 to 15 patrons may borrow many books to stock up. The summer reading program has about 75 children enrolled and ends August 8 with an imaginary reading trip around Brookfield.
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Brookfield Free Public
Brookfield
Brookfield Pfc Jerry Novak Killed in Korea
Pfc Jerry O Novak 25 son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Novak of 3540 Rosemere Ave Brookfield was killed in action July 13 according to word to his parents. He entered service in 1951 and had been in Korea since May with the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Lillian Hegendoor and Mrs Lola Andros.
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LaRue G. Thompson
Brookfield Free Public Library Board
Thompson
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Fred Schlange
Stack
Frank L. Stack
John DeWan
Rose Henkel
Edith Klein
Andrew Fenoglio
Jerry O. Novak
Jerry Novak
Rosemear Ave
Brookfield
Pfc. Novak
Cicero Public
J. Sterling Morton High School
Korea
180Th
Lillian Hegendoor
Lola Andros
E M Win Degrees For Electro Motive Staff at Flint
Ten Electro-Motive division employees of General Motors LaGrange campus join nearly ten GM Institute seniors at Flint for commencement exercises. Recipients include Gilbert G. Walter for industrial engineering and Earl W. Sodeberg Jr and Donald N. Wendel for industrial engineering. Wayne W. Graunke and David N. Lytle will receive mechanical engineering degrees, while Bruce Burdick and Allen R. Metzger earn business administration diplomas.
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Electro-Motive
General Motors of
LaGrange
General Motors Institute
Flint
Mich
GAM
Institute
Gilbert G. Walter
Rockefeller Ave
Hollywood
Earl W. Sodeberg, Jr
N. Waiola Ave
Donald N. Wendel
Hinsdale
Wayne W. Graunke
Salisbury Ave
Lyons
David N. Lytle
Madison
Brookfield Village Activity Notes Highlight Diverse Recreation
Brookfield President George McCullough and the Brookfield Recreation Commission oversee a varied and comprehensive program for village youth. The Magnet commends Mrs Thelma Markland for pioneering the effort while noting personal items about Supt James E Pease, local scouts, and community events including Kiwanis picnic dates and Amvets activities.
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George McCullough
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Thelma Markland
Dance at National Hall Draws 80 Teens
About 80 teenagers attended a summer evening dance at National Hall. The Brookfield Newcomers Alumnae sponsored the event with music by the neo orchestra The crowd enjoyed soft drinks and rhythm throughout the program. The next dance at the same price is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 1 through Sept 2. The Brookfield Newcomers Aromage will meet Aug 1 at 3522 Vernon Ave.
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Panece
Lea
Beauty Towers
Neo
Adto
R Pep
Brevox
Bea
Dsle Smithers
Carel List
Leona Gruber
Jack Geehl
Brookfield Rbian Commission
Bill Radke
Brookfield
Aromage
Midge Krems
Vernon Ave
Ice Cream Social Draws Large Brook Park Crowd
The second annual Brook Park ice social in July drew about 90 attendees, more than double the previous year. Parents and students supplied baked goods and goodies while Kishel School of Music performed. Proceeds support Brook Park and LaGrange Park children with thanks to local volunteers and suppliers.
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Brook Park
OTA
Kishel School of Music
Brookfield
Edward Kenza
Mesns
LaGrange Park
Ways and Means
Dearisines Valley
Mosequita Abatement Authority
Yorris
Losn
Ida
Tawa
Lanning, Two Others Hurt In Auto Accident
Marshall Lanning and two others were injured in a Sunday morning auto accident near Qeonte Wisconsin. Lanning driven car swerved off a road, hitting a tree. Mrs George LeMere and her son Claude of Brookfield were also hurt. All were taken to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. Claude suffered facial cuts.
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Marshall Lanning
Marsksi
Lanning
S. Cathermine Ave
Lanning & Fisher
George LeMere
Claude
Brookfield
LaGrange
Qeonta
Michael G Judkins Feted on Birthday
Michael G. Judkins celebrated a birthday in a small gathering with family and friends. The event highlighted warm wishes and shared memories of his years, with neighbors noting his kindness and community involvement.
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Michael G. Judkins
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Martha Penney
Brookfield Zoo
Christian Dior
Milady
Christian
France
Chris
Chris Dior
Archie’ Schonemann
Supt
George Olsen
Gross
LTHS
Lyons Township High School
Olsen
Sertoma Club
Drop
Ken Rogers
Feely
Long’s Peak
the Theatre Project
E-M
James E. Pease
School Dist
Hinsdale Sanitarium
Sumvey
Ostewig
Burlington
Arlene Walther
Mary Cashman
Martha How
Magnet
Rocky Mountain Nationa Park
The
J. Makrick
Charlie Barnes
Brookfield PO
Bob
Mildred Krafka
Hack
Ensack
Minn
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Park
Riverview
Barbars Bankert
Wis
J. W. Brill
Fifth Ave
Frank Ressel
FL S. Watson Arking
Watson’s
Brookdad
Grand Bird
Brookfield Free
Spm
Amvets
William T. Gross
Amvet Tittle Teague
Wiener Se
Bill Markward
Edward Feely American Legion
Winols
Ant
Lerrsine Raffaelli
Ralph Cantrell Hirryine
Prairie
Ernie Rogie
Emil Kreij¢ik
Raymond
Brookfield Forest
Ire Eiserman
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