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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

2

Rid Uniforms to Be Tied On Saturday at Township High

Township High School football works out in T formation as the varsity and freshman squads begin drills at East View. Coach Chuck Bennett oversees 61 players pursuing varsity spots with Rats Deason assisting as coaching staff emphasizes pass defense, conditioning, and plays. First scrimmage tentatively set for Wednesday or Thursday next week ahead of Sept. 29 opener at Horsdale.

Township High School Actice Fresonce East View 7Th St East Ave Chuck Bennett Owath Greg Sloan Hopeig Cubs Rats Deason Burghardt McRae Terry Fichler Jon Clay Ro Bennett Jim Gillatrom Billie Burke Bennett Apperuc Uni Lions Lths Aidmen Jas Horsdale Hoesidale Phev Toons Tacet

Night School Offers Three Sales Courses

The Adult Evening School department at Lyons Township Junior College will offer three fall courses for merchants and salespeople. Registration runs 7 to 9:40 pm on September 11 12 and 13 at the high school office. Courses include Effective Salesmanship by T R Colvin, Tra dastral Par e..ology by Dr Ferner man, and Commercial Art by H Cariste Thomas.

Lyons Township Junior College T. R. Colvin Swift and Co Northwestern Unversity Arthur Bekerman Ferner Man Froeer Purdue Umave Opersonnel Cranager Pioneer Service Bekeroca Cariste Thomas Weil Actiartiva

Permits in Jane and surrounding towns compare to prior year

A 1915 Jane building report shows permits issued for homes in Jane and nearby towns lagging behind June 1950 figures. Total value reached 186 180 with earlier year totals at 3235 095. May values 262 745 and June totals show Skokie and Glenview leading in new home permits and values.

Jane Oape Pass Tio Sasores and Loan Associates Hago Tue St. Cetered Jane, Pont, Taled Jane, Pana Skokie Trass Shurst Viace Wert Gary Hansa Glenview Orlirgten Ree

Marauders in Park Damage Buildings and Lights

A Park incident report shows Marauders at Larse caused damage to buildings and park lights in Kivars Park on August 28. Police were informed after night buns were destroyed.

Larse Martaudss Kivars Park

Village Student Earns Tuition at Illinois Normal

A description of a village student awarded tuition at the Illinois Normal University. The text mentions students attending amid references to dean’s lists, work duties, and campus roles such as radio technicians, playground supervisors, and university switchboard operations. Woven in are partial fragments about dining, care for equipment, and faculty duties.

Illinois Normal Orarn Tara Fae Res Star

Motorcycle officer and two others injured in LaGrange crashes

Police officer Melvin C. Dunning, 24, and two others, Edward Rudis and Mrs. June Pause, sustained injuries in two separate crashes on Ogden Avenue in LaGrange. Dunning suffered a cut arm when his motorcycle struck a stopped car. Rudis and Pause had minor injuries in a three car collision on the viaduct. All treated by local physicians and none hospitalized.

LaGrange Melvin C. Dunning S. Maple Brookfield Edward Rudis Lithuania Chicago June Pause Roseave Western Springs Dunnings Ogden Ave Gilbert Ave Rudis Pause Rudi Shield Peace Dunming Woadshield

Reynolds Metals plant incident claims two victims

A report from LaGrange Park details an accident at Reynolds Metals McCook plant involving two workers. One man severed a tendon and required hospital treatment while the other sustained injuries. The event occurred on a Tuesday with local officials and witnesses providing statements.

State initiates 37.1 mile paving project area wide

The state highway department launched a 37.1 mile resurfacing program in the area at a total cost of 50 000 dollars. The work covers four stretches including Joliet road to Mannhein road and Forest Avenue in Brookfield. H G Goelitz of Cicero is contractor, with completion in about one month. Work began Monday August 29 after bids in Springfield August 7. The project uses one and one half inches of bituminous concrete with concrete base where needed to repair badly broken pavements. Tom Holloway notes the resurfacing extends the life of the highways and roads.

State Highway’ Department 71St St Joliet Rd Mannhein Rd Forest Avial Vin Brookfield Prairie Ave Rosemear Ave Central Ave Western Springs County Line Rd Hinsdale H. G. Goelitz Cicero Springfield Tom Holloway State Highway Department

Fragmentary note on food storage and orchard protection

An unclear record mentions Atpronum fed and ordinary frozen foods for stragean deep freezers. Kausheer notes University of Minnesota horticulturists protect apple trees from rabbit and noise damage and from sun-seaid.

Kausheer University of Minnesota

Grist Mill at Hinsdale to Reopen Before Labor Day

Hundreds visit the Grave Grist Mill on York Road Hinsdale just north of Ogden to see the restored water wheel. The 20 foot oak shaft supporting the wheel was weakened after the mill opened on June 23, leading the DuPage County Forest Preserve board and Grave Mill operation to disconnect internal machinery until the shaft can be adjusted and reinforced.

Fullersburg York Rd Hinsdale Ogden Area DuPage County Forest Preserve Board Grave Mill_pcration

Assessor Lists Lyons Township Personal Assessments

John S. Clark, Cook County Assessor, released an official report listing 1851 personal assessments for Lyons township residents as of April 1, 1951. The notice, appearing in Citizen pages nine through twelve, explains that assessed values are not taxes and that tax due depends on local rates. inquiries can be made at the Assessor's Office, room 312, County Building.

John S. Clark Cook County Lyons Township Clark

Grave Mill preserves 19th century workings near Hinsdale

The Grave Mill, restored to its 1847 1852 condition by Frederick Graue, is one of the few mills within 100 miles of Chicago and the only old mill still in operation. In 1951 the Grave Mill Corporation formed to run the site and maintain exhibits of early milling, with an admission fee under Forest Preserve District permit. Since opening, over 3,500 visitors have toured the interior to see the grinding, historical records, and a model reaper loaned by International Harvester, under the guidance of Hinsdale’s Hugh G. Dugan.

Stone Butte Frederick Graue Graue Chicago Grave Mill Corporation DuPage County Fullersburg Forest Preserve International Harvester Company Hugh G. Dugan Hinsdale Ernest B. Johnson John McPrice Lloyd C. Harner Richard H. Reel Norman F. Clarke Forest Preserve Board Lloyd CC. Ha

Restoration design figures cited for shaft repair

Mrs John and Bailin West led the restoration design with advice from state architect C Herrick Hammond and chief designer Joseph F Booton. Assistance came from Joseph L Ryerson Sons B Crane Company Telander Brothers ElectosMotive Aviation Advance Construction Company and Mann Manufacturing of Hinsdale enabling prompt shaft repair.

Ots Oerman John Bailin . West C. Herrick Hammond Joseph F. Booton Joseph L. Ryerson & Sons B. Crane Company Telander Brothers

Sweet Potatoes In Dishes And Desserts

A compact guide notes that sweet potatoes can be used in many main dishes or desserts such as pies cakes and custards. It emphasizes versatility and culinary use across courses.

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