Hofmann Dam Reverts to Public Forest Ownership
The Cook county forest preserves have acquired the Hofmann dam and adjoining property along the Desplaines river at Lyons and Riverside. The heirs agreed to sell for about $20,000, far less than past asking prices, enabling public control and river improvements. The forest preserves plan to broaden river bank and flood area acquisitions between the dam and Ogden avenue, aiming for a two foot uniform depth after the Desplaines program completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Forest, Preserves
Hofmann
George Hofmann
Desplaines River
Lyons
Riverside
Forest Preserve
Hofman
Circuit
Charles G. Sawers
Forest Preserves
WPA
Sauers
Post Plans For Edward Feely Post Carnival Aug 26
Members of the Edward Feely Post No 190 plan their annual carnival for August 26 and will attend the 28th state Legion convention in Chicago August 19. Three delegates named are H L Reedy, Lester A Barry, and W Markward. The parade, mass initiation of 2000 WWII veterans, and a large lakefront gathering are featured with 150000 expected attendees from Illinois and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Feely
Chicago
H. L. Reedy
Lester A. Barry
W. Markward
Barry
le Legionnnaires
Illinois
Middle West
State
Michigan Boulevard
Tliavis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
182Nd Infantry
Armory
Madison
Rockwell Streets
Legion Naval Post 872
John Stelle
Omar J. McMackin
William‘ H. Kroll
Cook County Council of the Legion
Lew Diamond
Commonwealth Edigon
Legionarade
George. A. Rohde
Aton
Rohde
Feely Post No 140 to Hold Final Meeting of Year
The Edward Feely Post No 140 will hold its last meeting for the year next Monday evening. The post plans to close the year with about 312 members expected to attend. A.Barry urged all members to be present for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feely Post
Edward Feely
the. Com
A.barry
Navy releases add several Bluejackets from Great Lakes area
Recent naval releases list several young men from the Great Lakes area who have completed training or service. Names shown include Joy Nes Shahan and others, with addresses partially obscured in the source. The notices reflect standard post training detachments and reassignments.
What would you do with old Hofmann tower
A Cook County taxpayer asks for ideas on the Hofmann Tower shown with an old dam in a winter scene. The tower is a local landmark and, though large, needs a constructive plan or proposal for its future use as part of a recreation program, Superintendent Sauers notes.
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Cook County
Hofmann
Sauers
Hofm
West Suburban AVE C veterans expand drive and charter party
The West Suburban chapter of the American Veterans committee held a July 29 meeting to discuss a membership drive and voted to send a telegram to Gov Green urging the veterans housing bill be added to the state legislature’s special session agenda. On Aug 2 they celebrated receiving their charter with a party. many guests attended. A regular meeting on Aug 5 welcomed new members and announced a broad membership drive. The group noted the AVE C national constitution has been incorporated into the Congressional record. The next meeting is Aug 19 at 8 pm at AVE C headquarters 8940 Southview Ave Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban
The
American Veterans Committee
Ing
Green
Veterans’ Housing
G.L
United States
Outhview Avenue
Brookfield
Riverside-Brookfield Class of 1942 Reunion in Lyons
The Riverside-Brookfield reunion for the class of 1942 will be held August 16 at 8:30 p.m. in Lyons. A smorgasbord dinner and full evening of entertainment and dancing are planned. Tickets are five dollars per couple. Committee members include Howard Adamson James Lyle Dick Arnold Bud Klein James Lucyille John Fixati Don Clemente Autre Fanning Willis Bead Davel Hallberg Robert Novak Henry Due and others.
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Riverside
Brookfield
Cypress
Lyons
Howard
Adamson
James
Polio cases rise in western suburbs with careful monitoring
In the western and northwestern suburbs the polio outbreak shows no new large outbreaks. Read of 42 cases as of Monday include Philip Schuster of Western Springs and others in Hodgkins Riverside and neighboring villages with mild symptoms and rapid recoveries. Health officials stress careful quarantine and avoidance of overexertion.
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Philip ‘Schuster
Western Springs
Jack “Haack
Hodgkints
Donald Anderson
Richard Cush
Riverside
Edward Pisczek
Iwiha
Cook County
Brookfield
Paul’ Stein
Rockefeller Avenue
Bell
Wood
Park Ridge
Pissczek
AirMail Society Held Picnic At Kiwanis Park
The Brookfield Jack Knight Chapter of the American Air Mail Society held its annual picnic at Kiwanis Park last Sunday with perfect weather. Activities included bingo games races a bourse and a brisk baseball game between the censors and junior members. Mrs Edna Welkey of New York City won the prize for traveling the farthest to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Jack Knight
The
American Air Mail
Society For Stamp Collectors
Kiwanis Park
Io Pri Hic
Edna Welkey
New
York
Steve Piegos
Tom ‘Tyrakowski
Bart
Wellman
Jim Batten
Herb Brandnar
Shi Tabor
Ha ‘Bensan
Jim Austin
Perry
Dunler
Wakefield to lead Brookfield Community Chest drive
The Rev Wilfred Wakefield of First Congregational Church is named to head Brookfield Community Chest this year succeeding Leon Smange. Officers elected include John Griften vice chair Day Kulia treasurer Br Goons Hoff man secretary Major Aud rey Etcheson campaign chair. Nine organizations will benefit from the drive including USO Girl Scouts Camp Fire Youth Center health center field welfare Hollywood Citizens Association and Salvation Army. A quota is not yet set but the goal is expected to be lower than last year’s $10 000 with last year’s agencies included.
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Wilfred Wakefield
First Congregational “Church
Leon.Smange
Nam
John Griften
Day Kulia
Goons Hoffman
Audrey
Etcheson
Brookfield
George Hoffman
USO
Girl Scouts
Hollywood
Citizen's Association
Salvation Ae
Hoffman
Brookfield Kiwanis to Hear International President Message
Brookfield Kiwanis club plans a regular meeting Tuesday night with inspiration from the International president via message at the Atlantic City convention. The II District convention in Chicago September 3 to 6 will feature a golf tournament at Olympias Country Club on September 4. Brookfield delegates are Hodge Paden and J E Cowen. A nine elites representatives meeting Wednesday at the White House La Grange will choose a lieutenant governor for next year. Brookfield delegates W Willis J Dowen and Hila ary Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
Atlantic City
Chicago
Crong
Olympias
Cluk Os
Brookfield
Hodge Paden
J.E. Cowen
The
la ‘Grange
Rovernor
Brakfield
W. Willis
Dowen
Temperamental: Female Baboons Added to Zoo
After a long ocean voyage from west Africa two female daguera baboons are testing and being fattened for exhibition announced Robert Bean zoo director this week. The species Béax-added live in a strange class society and do not mix well with others. Bean plans to rest them in a private indoor cage before gradual introduction to the island monkeys. Also new are aigrets and North African ibis shipped from South Carolina. all birds are on display in the aquatic house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Africa
Robert Bean
Zoo
Bean
Dagueras
Zoological Park
South Carolina
Improvement deferred for Maple Avenue project delay in LaGrange
County board shelved Brookfield's request to advance Maple Avenue improvement after Major Quinlan reported the project lies in the second half of the 10 year highway program adopted Nov 21 1945. The plan requires coordination with Burlington railroad and Illinois Central tracks at Broadview and Salt Creek bridge work.
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Maple Avenue
25Th Avenue
Vnew Industries
LaGrange’ Eee
Brookfield
George_ A. Quinlan
Quinlan
Burlington
Ogdeer
Illinois Central
Broadview
Rebraie
Maple ‘Avenue
Ifito
Salt Creek
John Clifton Family Trip West Coast Heartfelt Card
John Clifton and family plan a trip to the West Coast, sharing warm wishes and travel excitement. Mr and Mrs John Madison join in the family note, celebrating the upcoming journey together.
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John. Clifton
West Coast
John” Madison
Brookfield School Corridor Echoes Of Rededication
Describes in fragments the Brookfield High rebuilding and reentry scenes. Distant voices, desks, painted halls and a smokestack repair are noted as students return to the school. A tense mood hints at changes in the building during September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
roerside-Bradfield High
Young Brookfield
Chool
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Old Tower
Ave
Spembere
Reunion
Jerry
Nerad
Anderson
Ruth Barford
Springs
Schuster
Westey Memorial
Raymond
Birds
Canada-at-the-tithe
Canadian Mounted Police
Howard Avenue
Eo Ald
Haack Boy
Hodgkins
Pisczek
Piszczek
Oak Park
Maywood
Berwyn
Cicero
River’ Forest
Forest Park
River Grove
Desplaines Haa
Arlington—Heights
Morton Grove
Prospect, Heights
Glenview
Evanston
Wilmette
Tinley
Park
Willow Springs
Mae Island
Calumet City
AirMail Society
Scho
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