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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1953
Page
6
The message reflects on Christmas amid a world of hate and fear, urging faith and hope. It emphasizes gift giving, childhood wonder, and American heritage, expressing wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Two hundred youngsters asked which entertainer they most want to see. 16 to 1 favor Marlin Perkins of Zoo Parade. A benefit show Wednesday January 6 at Riverside Brookfield High School auditorium begins 7 30 p m to fund a new swimming program for A B high school students. Co chairs are Mr and Mrs Joseph Knoiek with a committee including Mr and Mrs Wayne Michael Mr and Mrs Homer Breed Mr and Mrs Clarence Anderson Mr and Mrs A L Redelsperger Mr and Mrs E J Blghut and Dr and Mrs I C Blaby.
Mrs Manemann and family travel from Cherry Point to Santa Anna Calif to where Lt Manemann will be stationed. They visit Blanchard Avenue and stay part of the week with her mother Mrs Alice Zembridge and other relatives. Mrs Manemann is sister of Seward Gush.
Studio Theatre stages a student production after school on Thursday titled Suppressed Desire by Susan Klett. The play follows a woman drawn to psychoanalysis and its effects on her family. Cast includes Joan Miller and Hannduer, with other performers from Western Georgia Theatre.
Twenty five percent of Ogden Avenue business men attended a Sunday afternoon meeting on parking problems. Village president Dan Kulie led two hours of discussion with full board except one. A strip map guided the talk as 45 percent of village accidents occurred on Ogden and 75 percent of traffic is east west with no stop. Possible restrictions from 7 to 9 am and 4 to 7 pm were considered. Parking limits and potential land purchase were debated, with authority limits noted. A Dec 12 follow-up meeting was planned in the village hall.
Two children's Christmas wish lists from Brookfield Illinois request a range of toys and items. Richard Matz age 10 lists a cowboy outfit with holsters and guns a dream car a bicycle cattle car drums candy nuts fruit a watch and more. Dorothy Matz age 8 asks for a large doll walking doll bottle sterilizer a cowgirl outfit a bike a Roy Rogers watch a crib sewing kit and candy nuts apples and oranges.
Ignacio Vominguez of 4169 Eberly reported to police that $310 was stolen from his home while he was in Mexico. The report was filed on December 19. Vominguez said the money was taken from a strong box.
The Magnet will be distributed one day early due to Christmas and will press a day early again for the New Year. It goes to press Wednesday morning and copies for next week should be submitted early for society news sports columns and general news. Late items accepted until noon Monday.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Brookfield Magnet staff wishing readers warm holidays and good cheer through the season.
John Tuschall will be installed Brookfield Kiwanis president at a Jan. 5 meeting in Moose hall with Rear Admiral Daniel Gallery as speaker. Officers include Paul Curtis as secretary and Supt. Hummel of Gross School as vice president. Admiral Gallery led the capture of a German submarine to be shown in Chicago.
The Hollywood Community house held the fall windup for Brookfield seventh and eighth graders with 75 members attending in zero degree weather. The recreation department provided refreshments while Den Jurgs and Miss Patricia Limper directed with help from Bill E. They plan to reconvene January 7, 1954 for winter registration costing 1 dollar.
In Brookfield area items note a little girl enjoying a Harmony radio and shouting there is the music on the go. Robert Wilson, longtime Burlington Pullman conductor, left Brookfield for Kentucky. Plans discussed for the Moose club officers installation on Jan 5 at Moose Hall. Orchids to Josephine L. Brown linked to Scott School of Music. gifts also to Ward Feely American Legion post for the Yankka gift drive. Betty Jamieson plans Washington DC visit to see son in service and Yuletide tree lighting on the White House lawn. Irv Rezny credited for a calendar series edition. Col Bill Walks notes his Sevteh chapeau in service. Santa Claus and reindeer admired at 918 Ogden Ave. H.R. Luttenbecker of Riverside visited The Magnet office. Mortis Ryzenda once a local figure.
A music ensemble contest at Hillside School drew pupils from Gross and Brook Park schools. Represented districts included 9214, 93, 103, 95, and 105. First place winners were Dorothy Fogg, Rodney Gohrke, Roger Simak, David Moore, Don Meyer, Betty Fogg, Jack Shilt, Tom Vlach, Robert Feller, Ronald Smetana, Don Dolezal, Donna Perry. Second place was claimed by Robert Hammatt, Betty Jean Zales, Robert Baskovic, Joe Kraus, Gabrielle D Elia, Marcia Smith, Dorothy Honsa, Robert Dolezal, Philip Wankat, Norm Blohm, Jim Reisa, Keith Kaye, Ronald Kostka, LeRoy Rousseau, Craig Baumrucker, Richard Blain, David Hlavacek, Edward Moticka, Michael Mingus, Malcolm Evett, Robert McDowell.
Mrs George Cermak was elected president of the Amvets auxiliary at a meeting in the post hall 8857 Ogden on December 10. Officers for the coming year include Betty Collins senior vice president Earl Bierbauer junior vice president Stanley Antosiak secretary Robert Beattie treasurer Gerry Wathall sergeant at arms Emil Prezell chaplain Bob White historian and Harry Matson parliamentarian Installation set for January 17 at the same address Yuletide party scheduled December 30 at post quarters.
LaGrange No 1 police pistol team seized sole possession of first by beating Brookfield No 1, 987 to 929. LaGrange leads 4-0. Brookfield 3-1, with Western Springs and LaGrange Park tied for runner-up. Top scores included Sgt. Howard Heinen 254 and Sgt. Paul Behnke 261 for Western Springs.
Lawrence A Harast son of Mr and Mrs Adam Harast 3247 Vernon Ave Brookfield was promoted to corporal while serving with the 25th Infantry division in Korea He joined the Army in November 1952 and arrived overseas in May He serves as a radioman with Company C 27th Infantry Regiment and holds the Combat Infantryman Badge
Coronet Construction Co of Brookfield will be showcased on WBKB Channel 7 at 9 30 PM Christmas night in a 30 minute program about its 34 unit home project at 601 and Brainard. The show covers the model home's features including Moduflow heating, mahogany interiors, tiled bath, and $17 750 price with $3 500 down. John Feeney will speak and a 20 minute film will be shown.
A water main leak in the Hollywood area kept crews busy for 24 hours. Crews dug near the Q crossing to locate the leak and laid a temporary hose from north of the tracks to the opposite side to ensure water supply for residents south of the tracks. Officials advised boiling water from faucets as a precaution with nearby Public Service Co of Northern Illinois and Illinois Bell Tele phone Co. representatives present during excavation.
Annual alumni tea for Lyons Township High School and Junior College set for Sunday December 27. Sponsors from the Class of 1953 Miss Josephine Allen and David Gianuzzi assist with arrangements. Committees lead by Pat Taylor decorations Carolyn Erickson refreshments Jeanne Johnson guest-book Dorothy Gabrenas invitations. Ed Polic Bob Spurling and Dave Kessler assist the organizers.
Pfc William F Chandler of Brookfield is stationed at Camp Fuji Japan as part of Headquar ters and Service Co. 1st Battalion 3rd Marines 3rd Marine division. He recently transferred from Hawaii to support U S Far Eastern forces with admin and communications duties during field exercises in Central Honshu near Fujisan a symbol of Japan.
Victor F Kozacek 55 of 3228 Oak Ave died Sunday after a long illness Funeral services set for Wednesday Dec 23 at 1 PM from Paloucek Funeral Home 3452 Grand Blvd with interment at Bohemian National Cemetery Rev George Vulgaris officiating Masonic rites by Prospect Lodge No 957 A F and A M Tuesday 8 PM at the funeral home Survived by widow Martha nee Ohm two sons Earl V and Donald J and two grandchildren.
Ernie Garland, 68, suffered a broken leg when he fell on December 20. He was taken to Berwyn Hospital for treatment. Garland is employed at the Brookfield Zoo, per a police report.
Village Ball in Pittlons announces holiday hours with adjusted Saturday schedule and a special events lineup. Community members are advised to check local notices for exact timings and any changes to regular services.
St Barbara's Church on South Prairie Ave offers a Yuletide schedule with midnight mass and Christmas morning masses at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10:15, 11:15 and 12:15. School hall masses occur at 9:05 and 10:20. Communicants urged to observe Christmas through holy communion. Hi Teen events set for Dec 27 and Jan 6.
A formal Christmas dance titled Pon settia Prom will be held for Lyons Township High School students on Tuesday evening December 29 at the Nineteenth Century club in Oak Park. The decision to make the dance reach a ...
The Riverside Rockfield Township high school lists honor roll members for the second marking period ending December 4 1953. Seniors Frederick Brokaski Judith Cook Dorothy Cordes Diane Dietrich Phyllis Gerhold Susan Hastings Gail Kulie Rosa Lie Maier Gaylord Rogeness Barbara Zika. Juniors Robert Cross Janet Eisner Carol Jaros Melvin Kresci Sophomores Gayle Altheide T Mansager Patricia Walker Stephen Weddle. Freshmen Janet Alonge Linda Radley Gary Doolen Tom Hadac. ALA&E Seniors Loretta Bardauskas Beatricia Bloomquist Donald Casalino Carol Cotta Joan Daw Maria Dow Roselyn Driscoll Melissa Exdell Stanley Fullwood Patricia Glen Kay Ann Greco Nancy Hess Martha How Sarah Jackson Robert Dence Joy Jirik Arlene Johnson Shirley Johnson Loretta Kellmann Lyn Pindahl Beth Sorensen Glen Swanson Lance Whitehead. Juniors Joseph Bartulis Neil Denker Edwin Dropka William Dyer Carol Fetta Ruth Ann Gallgano Patricia Holmes Robert Konecny Ellen Kuchar Jack Lambert Judith Mansager Susan Marshall Marjorie McIllivray Sally Murphy Joseph C Novak Sheila Purcell Charlene Rubin Loraine Smith William Tiedt Mary Jo Wetzel. Sophomores Carol Ann Baumgardner Carol Buettner Patricia Calkins Barbara Cerny Sally Damore Marilyn Domabyl William Drobish Nancy Fisher Wayne Givens Barton Gronberg Richard Havlik Miriam Herda Sidney Jackson Sandra James Neil Klein Brian Koukol Jacqueline Lenz Jean Moore Myra Mortensen Alan Neal Sheila Newman Dorothy Patton Raymond Prazak Imelda Rylander Carol Safarik Barbara Skoumal Carol Ann St Bate de Straumann.
Sixty eight physicians from Brookfield and Western Springs join the medical staff of Community Memorial at Willow Springs. At an organization meeting doctors were named to serve in various capacities with future appointments to follow. Attending staff and new hospital appointments include Drees John Payne Edward Baxter Bruce Newman Margaret Austin and others, with further selections by the medical staff after reviewing applications.
Superintendent James Pease presided as Mary V. Barnard Patricia Miss Virginia A. Fag Vera Harris and Mr Waldrop received degrees or certificates. Barnard earned liberal arts at Homewood and Drake completion in education. Fagen and Harris added elementary studies and teaching experience. Waldrop earned a B S from State Teachers College in 1944 and graduate work at University of Michigan.
The text reads as fragmented OCR about hostesses Bernie Hamel and Ev, mentioning refreshing and delicious in a stray clause after a drawing. Details are sparse and names appear out of context, offering little clear event or outcome to report.
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