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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
9
Sheriff John E. Babb scolds 125 saloonkeepers for lax conditions and vows no excuses for violations. Meanwhile teens frequent night spots, parents’ poor example blamed as Brookfield police round up vandals. locals urged to support police duty and curb misconduct.
Archie Schoanemann notes President Truman recently invoked the term demagoguery to critique political rhetoric, with implied targets on General Eisenhower and General MacArthur. The writer humorously speculates on Truman’s near-term presidency and the potential impact of global forces on U S politics.
A camel truck driven by Angelo Nickele of Chicago failed to stop at Brainard Ave on 48th Street and collided with a second truck driven by John J. Pieticha of Brookfield. Police report damage to both vehicles and Nickele was arrested for failing to yield the right of way.
Jarmela Speta led the premiere of an oratorio at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. The DePaul University production featured more than 175 artists and musicians in the Dec 16 debut, drawing strong musical response from the Chicago audience.
Nine suburban villages including Summit Wauk Springs Og hood Brookfield LaGrange and others join a Chicago Sanitary District nuisance suit filed in Cook County court seeking an injunction to halt sludge lagoons along the drainage canal near the Gracrage canal. Plaintiffs allege noxious odors gases and fumes harm health property values and life quality. The case names the Sanitary District of Chicago as defendant with Kirkland Fleming Green Martin & Ellis representing the villages and local village presidents and civic associations listed as individual plaintiffs.
Norman Beiong 52 of Forest Park was struck by a Burlington westbound freight train at the Prairie Q crossing near midnight Tuesday. He was hospitalized in Berwyn in critical condition with skull and arm fractures and other injuries. Police took him to Berwyn hospital. officials had discussed protective gates after a prior fatality at the same crossing in October.
Building permits show a decline in November with Brankfield dropping from 1984 to 1951 figures. Bell Savings and Loan data indicate November 1952 permits totaled 644 and value at 410,450, while 1951 figures were 22 and 3296,800. All building totals across 95 suburban towns reached 22,795,414 for November 1952, up from 34,015,895 in October 1952. Chicago’s total building value rose about 2,000,000 in 1952 compared with the previous year.
Dennis Connolly son of Mr and Mrs Connolly of 4007 Elmore returned from Korea on November 22 after 17 months at the supply headquarters. He served two years in the army and is a DePaul University graduate. Family and friends gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner in his honor with 21 attendees.
Postmaster Colgrass urges early mailing and proper labeling to hasten holiday letters and gifts. He notes training new clerks and upgraded equipment as crowds rise, warns against loosely wrapped packages and unreadable addresses, and shares Q and A guidance on first class mailing and deadlines.
Thieves took about 400 dollars worth of goods from Joe Horn IGA store on MTG Ogden Ave. Police report dated December 12 at 8:16. They forced the metal door with a crowbar and pried open an interior door to enter. Items include canned goods and corn beef valued around 278 dollars.
Two Brookfield boys face long recoveries this Christmas. Polio victim Tommy Tregler, 10, may return home before the holiday, receiving therapy and visits from Lincoln school classmates. Jimmy Wood, 11, suffers sleeping sickness with throat infection. neighbors are asked to send cards and prayers as his condition remains grave.
On December 12 at about 4 20 p m a whizzer bike collided with a car at the Ogden and Raymond intersection. John H Palokovic 16 of Brookfield suffered lip and chin abrasions while the driver John Weaver 57 of Lyons Hl faced the crash.
Veteran Mr Hubert Judkins hosted his brother and wife Mr and Mrs. at 3800 Sunnyside Avenue for a social visit.
In a Friday gathering at Dr. Charles Hubner’s home, 16 of 24 original Boy Scout Troop 1 members from 1924 paid tribute to former scout master William Dopp who plans to move to Eureka Springs Arkansas. Dr. Hubner and 14 attendees presented Dopp with a light meter for his photography hobby while telegrams from several absent members conveyed their regrets and memories.
The Magnet will publish one day early next week for the Christmas holiday. News and advertising copy should be submitted as soon as possible. Society news deadline is Friday, all columns church notices sports and general items deadline Saturday noon. Only late news allowed Monday morning with noon deadline.
Riverside Brookfield high school visitors led by Supt. Haebich called on polio victim Don Haack at Passavant hospital Tuesday afternoon and presented him with a March of Dimes gift. The group included Dean Thompson, Mary Houston, William Shuey, and Mrs Haack. Donations urged through local residents Maurice Mitchell and A T Anderson.
Village Manager Bash says two plows can be deployed in minutes, a third in about an hour, with outside contractor help available in emergencies. The plan covers December through the following months as weather threats arise.
The Sokel Brookfield annual children's party takes place Friday evening December 19 starting at 7 o'clock with Santa Claus in attendance an interesting film presentation gifts and a general good time promised for the young people.
In Brookfield a renter moved to New Jersey, rented a trailer, packed a sink and departed for the east, while the landlord filed a police report after the case closed. Evelyn Schmidt spoke on finger painting at Western Electric art club. Illinois State Normal student leaders include Bette Chapin and Peter Johnson among others. Local barber shops, merchants, and Brookfield village staff share quick updates as residents prepare for holidays and military service.
Village Manager Eash and Fire Chief Fred McDowell attended the Illinois State Firemen's Association convention in Springfield at the Leland hotel held Saturday and Sunday December 13 and 14. About 60 delegates from across the state heard four speakers including Eash. the group discussed interdepartmental problems and village manager cooperation. The next meetings will be in Bartlett and Danville, with the new association aiming to draw more firemen as growth continues.
The Yuletide schedule at Lagat Methodist Church lists a Christmas Sunday service on December 2 led by Rev. Vance D. Rogers at 11 a.m. The choir under Gé Kuhns performs selections from The Messiah with piano by Jeane Stein. Lila Lawrence is organist and soloists, with offerings and postlude by Bach.
The Dec 3 event in Wagh ter crowned medalists across bands and ensembles. Top performers included Bob Hammatt, Dick ok Bob Holpuch, Paula Persche and others in reed and cornet groups, with Dorothy Fogg and Rodney Gohrke earning brass trio recognition and Joe Krause leading the CD class selections.
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