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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
6
The Magnet reports Brookfield residents spray garbage cans with DDT as part of an anti polio effort. Many plan continued use until the polio threat subsides, likely by mid or late September. Some cite Labor Day and school starts as peak risk times. Village Manager Bash notes extensive spraying is now underway.
There were no polio cases in Brookfield as of Wednesday morning per Dr. Edward Piszcrek. He noted two additional cases in La Grange, both five year old girls, moved to Billings Memorial hospital.
A Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District follow-up urges village residents to keep garbage cans covered. The Magnet suggests distributing National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis literature with steps for parents to prevent polio, including avoiding crowds, rest, warmth, cleanliness, and early medical consultation. The Cook County chapter offers financial help for care and equipment, at 122 South Michigan Ave, telephone Wabash 2-8570.
River side-Brookfield High School opens September 6 after Labor Day, with summer remodeling nearing completion. A weeklong workshop preps for Aug 20. educator leads daily sessions. One faculty change: Jack Lain replaces J G Vance as metal shop teacher and assistant football coach. office staff adds Mrs Henry Sordel Jr.
Mike Colgrass Jr. will perform with the Northwestern University band Friday night at the All Star football game on Soldier Field. He is among Brookfield’s coming sisters and looks forward to the musical features of the event.
The American Legion Softball league narrows toward season end as the Mustangs top the standings by one game. With two games nightly Monday through Friday to finish makeup games, baseball fans are urged to attend the remaining matches as Hollow Ton Fisher and KC remain within reach.
Eugene Selleck, 57, is appointed superintendent of District 98 North Berwyn Schools. Following Clar ence B Barretts April resignation, the board sought a successor. Interim effort with David Crawford failed due to release issues. Selleck previously directed special education for handicapped children in Cook County and led the Des Plaines school system.
Arthur Van Leeuwen passed away at his home in St Petersburg Florida on July 19 He was a former resident of Lincoln Avenue Brookfield and brother of John Van Leeuwen of St Petersburg He formerly lived in the 3600 block on Madison Avenue
Funeral services were held for Frank F. Leavenworth 63 formerly of Brookfield. He died in a Chicago hospital August 2 and was buried in Woodlawn cemetery. He had been connected with Heinz Bros Motor Co on Ogden Ave and later moved to Chicago.
Mr and Mrs George Arp of 3340 Grand Blvd and a group spent two weeks at Lake Towana near Woodruff Wisconsin celebrating two birthdays their fifteenth anniversary and the fortieth anniversary of his parents They reported good fishing catching 32 walleyed pike Mrs Arp was champion with a 414% pound fish Rev Vance D Rogers will be back in the pulpit next Sunday August 14 Sermon titled Man's Greatest Experience.
Robert Brenton, 19, former Riverside-Brookfield High School student, died in a Saturday night crash near Rocky Ford Colorado. He had moved with his parents two years ago from Riverside to Colorado and left RB in his junior year. Funeral services were held at his late home. His brother Stan was known at RB.
Norman Molloy son of J P Molloy of 42440 Raymond Ave will receive a bachelor’s degree Friday Aug 12 as part of a 26 student class at Illinois State Normal University The outdoor amphitheater commencement program begins at 3 with Dr John S Brubacher visiting professor from Yale University speaker
Edward Feely Post No. 190 of the American Legion Brookfield will start a softball tournament in early September and play every night until a winner is decided. An entry fee applies for all teams and closes August 31. Open to amateur teams only. For details contact Edward Borman athletic director 3717 Grandview Brookfield. Several entries have already been received.
Lyons Township High School outlines the fall term plan with a Sept 6 opening for pre school activities. Octaves of scheduling include Aug 2 9 meetings Aug 16 letters to 169 prospective students and Aug 26 start for seniors. The program covers orientation days Aug 29 to Sept 2 with makeup sessions Sept 3 and 6 for absentees.
Settlement of the Fred A. Gariepy case against the Village of Brookfield was announced this week. The village will pay 1301.88 to settle the dispute over legal fees claimed by Gariepy, who had served as village attorney for about a year before being succeeded by Paul B. Fischer. Gariepy argued for payment of his claimed fees and expenses totaling about 21,200, but the settlement amounts to a fraction of that claim as orders of substitution were entered in related cases.
Brookfield based Nazareth Council No 1695 organizes its annual picnic at Mances grove Fast Ave Jolieted three quarters mile south of Route 66 Races contests horse shoe pitching pony rides refreshments five free tickets for children committee includes Oliver Kugel Robert Morrow Frank Pelivka Ralph Pauley and many others plan a rain date of August 28 with arrangements by Brookfield members and area residents
Brookfield Business Men’s Association invites Brookfield residents to an all day Kiwwinis Park picnic Sunday Aug 28. Co chairs Agnes Urbanek and Elmer Johnson lead plans with 20 prize races greased pole climb and greased pig style fun. ABMA members will sell tickets to be used at the grounds with sandwiches refreshments clowns balloon passes and dancing to close the day.
Mr and Mrs Stenney Prokopek Jr of Stanleys Watch Shop attended the Ahler Family Reunion in McHenry. They visited a hotel convention where Credit Jewelers showcased the National Association fall and Christmas jewelry and the latest fashion trends.
Archi Schonemann profiles a colorful Parrott at Brookfield Zoo known for his bold personality. The bird, brought from Chicago three weeks ago, amuses staff with chatter and antics in the Administration building, even reciting numbers and muttering phrases.
Bricks were removed from the cornice of a park building during a cleanup. A revolver was brandished toward police during the debris removal. One person was arrested after a brief incident as authorities investigated the disturbance.
West Towns railways face ICC hearing on October 13 after Maj Kelker surveyed suburban lines. Oaks representatives argue service was curtailed. Kelker report recommends suspending four routes and curtailing six others, with Brookfield impacts and opposition from Berwyn City Attorney Joseph Serhant.
Items from Brookfield include planning hall remodels on the second floor for the Brookfield Planning Commission, church and civic activity, a sunlit Sunday event by the Brookfield Business Mens association on August 28, and a deputy guarding the zoo with praise from a delegation of children. Local residents Frank Fanning Ran Qakes Jim Aylesworth and Norm Aylesworth are seen near the post office with Charlie Barnes and Bob Morrow ascending steps.
Bill Willms of Fisher and Willms announced completion of St Barbara’s new rectory at 4080 Prairie and convent at 4000 Forrest Ave. The project began in October 1948 with an estimated cost of 147000 dollars. The old rectory will be converted into three temporary classrooms and ready for use September 1.
Police report two men were seized in the basement of a drugstore during a dawn raid. Authorities say the suspects were armed and gained entry by forcing a back door with a cutter. They were taken into custody as investigators continue to probe the break in and any accomplices. The case is being handled by Peace Carroll Police Court.
Local officials report a bleak employment picture with Reynolds plant layoffs and a temporarily idle Electro Motive facility. Yet new construction from Armour, Marshall Field, and Simpson Co. orders and growing part time work offer cautious optimism. Lang office area covers Listone to Will county line with 100 workers affected recently.
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