Unclear custody in murder case linked to Pusan air base
A report outlines Robert W. Toth of Pittsburgh being taken into custody in May after charges of killing a person at an air base near Pusan in 1952. The case reportedly may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. Lt Schreiter Schreiber, a Brookfield man and air force instructor, is noted as a candidate in political chatter.
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Robert W. Toth
Pittsbh
Pittsburgh
Pusan Ramber
Toth
United Kee Supreme Court
Schreiber
Brookfield
Schow
Brockleigh ‘School
Eg Int Physcrate University
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Land Afb
Texas
Igen
Nicage One
Ber
Hayride Party to Be Given Sept 26 Newcomers Club
Brookfield Newcomers club executive board met at Mildred Albiton’s home to plan monthly programs and social events. An invitation extends to all newcomers for a daytide party on Sept 26 at 8 p.m. starting from Stafford stables Jollet rd Brainerd ave in LaGrange and returning for dancing. Tickets available at the September meeting.
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Brookfield
Lois Crull
Brookan
Josephine Klepp
Brook
All Village Building Boosted In July 53
In July 1953 the All Village building program saw eight building permits issued, boosting local construction activity. The tally highlights a quiet expansion period with several small projects underway and estimated costs not detailed.
Engagement announced for Mary Anne Gerz to Pvt Clifford Siska
Mr and Mrs John Gerz of 3030 Sunnyside announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Anne to Pvt Clifford A Siska son of Mr and Mrs C A Siska of Chicago Clifford a Harrison Tech graduate attended Northern Illinois Institute of Technology before entering the service He is now stationed at Fort Belvoir Virginia and serves as an instructor Mary Anne is a Riverside Brookfield High School graduate and attended Teachers College at DeKalb
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Map
John Gerz
Sunnyside Ave
Mary Anne
Clifford A. Siska
C. A. Siska
Chicago
Riverside - Brookfield High School
Teacher’s College
DeKalb
Clifford
Harrison Tech
I[hinole Institute of Technology
Fr. Belvoir
Senior Girl Scouts Return From Outing
Ten Senior Girl Scouts and leaders ended a primitive camping trip on Big Muskellunge Lake in the Northern Highlands State Forests and returned to Brodfield. They gained outdoor skills, enjoyed a cottage campfire invite from the Lemke family, and observed deer tracks and wildlife during hikes.
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Highlands
Brodfield
BE. Lemke
Illinois American Legion Auxiliary delegates attend Palmer House event
Retiring president Mrs Roth Zissik and Mrs Thelma Markland led attendees at the Illinois American Legion Auxiliary convention in the Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House. The Friday forum featured Ray Kendall Sylvia Bedrava Clara Janda and Thelma Markland. Honorees included Kendall and Bedrava for 1000 hours at Hines hospital. Juniors earned three state convention awards. Contact Mrs Anna May Johnson for details.
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Roth’ Zissik
Thelma ‘Markland
Mary Corleto
Edward Feeley
Palmer House
Mmes
Rose Barton
Josephine Fishback
Anna May Johnson
Georgiana Sedivy
Clara Janda
Alberta Adensam
Emily Jansky
Ray Kendall
Sylvia
Bedrava
Thelma Markland
Kendall
Hines Hospital
Rose Horton
Linament Teams To Cross Bats in Sunday Classic
The dads coaches and managers of Pony league face a challenge from Pony league adults and Little league leaders next Sunday at Kiwani Park. The double header starts at 1 00 p m with the second game about 4 00 p m after the Pony final. Gale Gross trains Pony personnel and promises a tight contest with Virgil Lewn a big Little leaguers. Brook 213 offers help for the carnival and Virginia Novak serves as publicity chairman.
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Kiwani Park
Egin
Gale Gross
Virgil Lewn
Bride Rosemary Cerny and Stanley Vachta Wed in Berwyn
Rosemary Cerny daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Cerny of Berwyn wed Stanley J Vachta of Maywood at 8 o clock on August 1 in the Berwyn Presbyterian church. Rosemary’s cousin Judy Most served as maid of honor with Joan Lofton Fritz and Evelyn Schmidt as bridesmaids. William D Thorpe of Berwyn was the bridegroom’s party, ushers Alan Freeburg and G Robert Voelz. Janney Vachta, son of the couple, is a Purdue graduate in mechanical engineering. Rosemary a University of Illinois graduate in journalism teaching while pursuing a DePaul master’s degree.
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Eerey Dau Eee
George W. Cerny
Southeaterd
Riverside
Stanley J. Vachta
Berwyn Presbyterian Church
Rosemary
Judy Most
Sanger
Calif
Joan Lofton Fritz
la Grange
Evelyn Schmidt
Brookfield
Wiliam D. Thorpe
Berwyn
Talafous Pfc. Promotion at Ft Campbell
Martin R. Talafous. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Talafous of 4235 Elmer Ave at Ft Campbell Kentucky, was promoted to private first class recently. He graduated from Lyons Township High School and attended school before joining the Army in November 1952.
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Martin R.talafous
Frank R. Talafous
Elmer Ave
Ft. Campbell
U.S. Army
Pfc
Talafous
Lyons Township
Lyons Township junior college to Illinois for a year
A service member spent one year at Lyons Township Junior College and another at the University of Illinois after basic training at Fort Campbell. He is presently employed as a personnel clerk for the battalion.
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Lyons Township
University of Illinois
Fort Campbell
Insulating Glass Gains Use in Homes Nationwide
Insulating glass is increasingly used by builders in all windows of homes rather than only in large picture windows. The shift expands from initial adoption in house construction, signaling broader application and potential energy efficiency benefits for everyday residences.
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