Legion Relents On Girl Scouts Handbook Controversy
Illinois American Legion withdraws opposition to the Girl Scouts handbook amid debates on timing and background. Readers, posts split on the action with some calling it ill timed and others supporting state guidance. A Chicago writer muses on music education options from horn to harmonica as a humorous aside. Harmonica bands are noted in schools.
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Illinois Department of the American Legion
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American Legion
Illinois Department
Chicago
Brookfield
Iinois Department
Redis Nears End of Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. William D. Redis son of Mr and Mrs William Redis of Brookfield is nearing completion of basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri After induction into the Army he was processed through the 5045 ASU Reception Station and spent the first eight weeks learning the basics of military life.
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Pvt
Redis
Ft. Leonard Wood
William D. Redis
William Redis
Branchan Ave
Brookfield
Fort Leonard Wood
U.S
Legion National Group to Rule in Schreiber Case
The Schreiber case goes before the American Legion national convention for action in Washington within a fortnight. William Markward, past commander of Edward Feely post and fifth district commander, says friends of Lt George Schreiber seek an honorable discharge arguing he did not lead when the Korean civilian was killed. An appeal is expected before the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, Brookfield officials say.
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The
American Legion
Washington
William Markward
Edward Feely Post
Fifth District
Markward
George Schreiber
Brookfield
United States Court of Military Appeals
Firefighters Form Mutual Aid Plan in DuPage and Cook
Fire fighters from DuPage and Cook counties debated a mutual aid system at a recent meeting sponsored by the Firemen's association of General Cook and DuPage. Seventy numbered units were assigned to 43 pieces of mobile equipment across 14 districts to speed deployment during emergencies. Brookfield entry shows 316 and 20, listing a 750 gallon and a 600 gallon pumper among equipment.
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Cook
Cook Counties
The
Firemen’s Association ‘of
General Cook and DuPage
Brookfield
Brookfield Women Elected Officers for YC District 208
Four Brookfield women were elected officers of the newly organized Mothers Auxiliary of District 208, Youth Center, on August 24. Elected are President Mrs. Paul Timko Riverside. Vice President Mrs. Laddie Petrik 2623 Harrison. Recording Secretary Mrs. Elmer J. Zettek LaGrange Park. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. C. Baumgardner 3506 Hollywood. Treasurer Mrs. George Morse Riverside. Historian Mrs. Fred Holland 3201 Prairie. and several members-at-large including Mrs. R. A. Lohness 8506 Parkview, Mrs. W. J. Hickenseer, Mrs. Ralph Burgh, Mrs. John Ward, and Mrs. William Link. The auxiliary will support Youth Center as a community partner.
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Brookfield
Mother's Auxiliary
Laddie Petrik
Harrison
C. C. Baumgardner
Hollywood
Fred Holland
Prairie
R. A.lohness
Parkview
Paul Timko
Riverside
Elmer J. Zettek
LaGrange Park
George Morse
Timko
Bad Check Passer Reported by Wallace Biddle
A report this week to the police describes a bad check passer. Wallace Biddle of 3341 Grand Blvd reported that a check made out to Frank G. Stillwell was used to pay for a car offered for sale by Biddle.
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Wallace Biddle
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Frank G. Stillwell
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Trustees OK Ehlert Park on Shields Ave
The village board approved naming the 1242 acre Ehlert Memorial Park at Shields and Oak in memory of late trustee and citizen Clarence Ehlert. The measure followed contact with his widow Mrs. Ahlert who approved the action.
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Shields Ave
Ehlert Memorial
Shields and
Oak
Bosgraf
Pfc DeLaby Joins 7th Infantry in Korea Duty
PFC Clinton E. DeLaby, son of Clinton S. DeLaby of Brookfield, arrived in Korea for duty with the 7th Infantry Division. The Bayonet division trains to sustain peak combat efficiency from Pusan to the Yalu River. DeLaby enlisted in July 1953 and completed basic at Fort Riley.
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Clinton E. DeLaby
Clinton S. DeLaby
Raymond Ave
Brookfield
7Th Infantry Division
Pusan
Yalu River
DeLaby
Fort Riley
Kan
Injured Woman Reports Stair Fall At Park Avenue
Mrs Albina Novotny age 51 of 3147 Park avenue fell down stairs and fractured her right ankle. Police were notified and she was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Albina Novotny
Park Ave
Junk Yard Break-In Reported by East Ave Resident
Mort Kessler of East Avenue told police he witnessed men break into his junk yard on August 21. He described the intruders as about 18 years old and said nothing may have been stolen.
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Mort Kessler
East Ave
Fred Chapeks Feted at 50th Wedding Rites
More than 200 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Chapek to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The event included distant relatives from Maywood Banning Calif Anamoose Minot Wis and local elders, with best wishes, cards, and a small family ceremony.
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Fred M. Chapek
Maple Ave
Chapeks
Chapelis
Guy Sampson
Banning
Calif
Geneva Smethurst Miller
Bensenville
Charley Klema
Eastman
Wis
Chapek
Winifred
Loretta
Howard Gresh
Rose Krejcik
Lillian Braatz
Arthur Ave
Florence Hohman
Maywood
Anamoose
Minot
N. C
Eastman, Wis
Itasca
Wheeling
Chicago
Summit
LaGrange Highlands
LaGrange Park
Clarendon Hills
Hinsdale
Aurora
Western Springs
Higley Performs Summer Marine Training at Quantico
Robert W. Higley, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence P Higley Jr of 4149 Park Ave Brookfield NL, participates in six weeks of summer Marine Corps School training at Quantico as part of the Platoon Leaders Class at Northwestern University. This marks his second summer session and qualification path for officer selection.
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Marine Corps Schools
Quantico
Robert W. Higley
Clarence P. Higley, Jr
Park Ave
Brookfield
Northwestern University
Lyons Township High School Adds Nine to Faculty
Lyons Township High School announces nine new teachers for the 1954 55 term starting Sept 7. Replacements include William Hazard in art Miss Sue Turner in girls P E Mrs Geraldine Westerveld in the library Miss Mary Walker in English Miss Faynelle Haehn in commercial and Donald L Hensey in English. Additions are Robert D Edie in social studies James B Spencer in science and Miss Dorothy Ann Blackledge in English and Spanish. The faculty now totals 116 with two librarian posts still open.
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Lyons Township High School
Robert D. Edie
James B. Spencer
Dorothy Ann Blackledge
William Hazard
Sue Turner
Geraldine Westerveld
Mary Walker
Faynelle Haehn
Donald L. Hensey
Edie
Streator
Tuscola
Ill
University of Illinois
Spencer
Lawrence College
Appleton
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Canton
China
Cudahy
LTHS
Miss Blackledge
Belvidere
University of Chicago
Superior
Blackledge
Hazard
Lois Cheeseman
Picnic invites friends after glass cut on eleventh birthday
Jimmy Judkins of 3800 Sunnyside Ave cut his foot on glass the other day and four stitches were taken on his 11th birthday. Despite the accident he sponsored a picnic for his friends John Doegey Earl Ralston George and Irish Bell, with Michael as an attendant.
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Jimmy Judkins
Sunnyside Ave
John Doegey
Earl
Ralston
George
Irish Bell
Michael
Ja Ee
Finance Plan For BNR Water Commission Upgrade
Brookfield and North Riverside water officials met Wednesday to discuss financing a $350000 bond to expand storage to 1.5 million gallons, double current capacity, add a booster pump at the tie with the Chicago line, and extend the commission’s life 25 years. Ed Sicking and Elmer Swanson led the review as Brookfield representatives.
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North Riverside
Ed Sicking
Elmer Swanson
Brookfield-North Riverside
Faith Lutheran Church note on Festival of Faith attendance
Faith Lutheran Church of Brookfield sent 60 members by bus to the Festival of Faith at Soldiers Field where 13 senior choir members sang with the Festival Chorus. Dr H Grady Davis of Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary will lead the 10 am service on Sunday Aug 29. Pastor George Vulgaris resumes duties Sept 5 for both services. Ice cream social Sept 1 at 6:30 pm in the church gardens Maple and Grant. Tickets from Hu 5 7727.
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Soldier's Field
Festival of Faith Chorus
H. Grady Davis
Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary
Maywood
George Vulgaris
Church School
Church Gardens
Maple and
Grant Aves
Missing LaGrange Park girl found in Chicago
Judy Renfro aged 16 of LaGrange Park had been missing since Aug 10. She was found in Chicago by Fillmore police on Aug 18. James Underwood, 37, of 143 Washington Ave, bound over to the grand jury on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor related to the disappearance and held at Cook County jail after failing to post 3,500 bond set by Police Magistrate Norman Korfist at La Grange Park Village Hall.
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LaGrange Park
Chicago
Fillmore
Grand Jury
Judy
James Underwood
Washington Ave
Underwood
Cook County
Grand
Norman Korfist
la Grange Park
School openings and registrations in Brookfield area
The Brookfield district lists opening dates for Lyons township school Riverside Brookfield High School St Pauls Parochial and other nearby schools with registration times starting Sept 7 and classes beginning Sept 7 to Sept 9. Additional notes cover local community news and staff updates.
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Lyons ‘Township
Congress Park
Brook Park
Nazareth
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Gross School
St. Paul’s Parochial School
Gross School PTA Plans Year With Dance and Officers
The Gross School PTA in Brookfield met August 10 at Mrs. Emil Kanak’s home. Officers for 1954-55 were elected, a tentative program for the coming year was presented, and a restator was donated to the school. An all-district welcome dance for families new to the community is set for September 24 in the Gross school gym with free admission.
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Hee Vrzak
Hora
Gross School Gymnam
Sion
Florence Hisersmann
Plans for A B School Opening Are Completed
Plans for the opening of Riverside-Brook field high school are advancing. Sug I E Haebich says new west wing quarters and the automobile mechanical department will be ready for September 7. Engine rooms moved, Little Theatre curtain installed, alumni room furniture due this week, and football practice begins Monday under Athletic Director Sh. First game set with Edison high in Gary on Sept. Coach Johnson's crew leads the freshmen.
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Sug I. E. Haebich
Gether
Roon
Edison High
Gary
Johnson
Coington
Wesley
Dudley
Edigon
Hinsdal
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