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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
6
Charles Carpentier newly elected secretary of state of Illinois proposes improved license plate service. He favors permanent plates and mandatory driver photos, with one front plate only. He criticizes special numbers for a few, urges first come first served issuance, and recalls past “I-Gotta-Drag” badges.
Christmas time brings party mood to Congress Park School. Teachers hold room parties and the faculty honors Miss Sokol on her upcoming marriage. Home room mothers sponsor events, and trees funded by PTA and student council brighten halls. Sixth grade girls draw stained glass like pictures on windows under Ms. Blim. Regular work continues.
Four persons were in an automobile accident Saturday near Eberly by 4631 Brookfield. Robert Koves 30 of Sheridan avenue, a Brookfield police officer, suffered chest injuries along with his wife Kathleen who had lip and dental injuries. Joseph Goetsch of Adams Westmont sustained a fractured jaw and lacerations. The other driver Barbara Hare 34 of Lawn Western Springs also involved was clipped in the incident.
Riverside Brookfield high school teachers outline holiday travel plans before the 1953 break ending January 4. Several staff members will visit relatives out of state including Denver Indianapolis Lincoln Streator Hot Springs Streater Waterton Ypsilanti and Abell with destinations tied to departments and sponsors.
Carol Smith will perform the role of Maddalena in Rigoletto at the Chicago Opera House on New Year’s Eve. Sponsored by Harry Zelzer, the singer has appeared in 29 concerts since Sept 30 and performed with the Bach Aria group in December. She recently sang with the Oklahoma City Symphony under conductor Guy Harrison and had a three year Columbia Artists Management contract.
The Glenbard varsity won 51-47 and frosh-soph 53-38 over Riverside-Brookfield last Friday. Riverside-Brookfield defeated Arlington Heights 74-64 in a separate game. LaGrange and York preserve leads in the Wes Suburban conference standings.
Brook Park teachers and pupils anticipate a two week mid winter vacation. Several staff plan family gatherings, trips, and local celebrations with Christmas dinner, visiting relatives, and holiday entertaining.
Lyons Township High School sophomores learn a correct dance position and basic steps in co-recreational gym classes taught in the school gym.
The Magnet will press one day early next week due to New Year’s holiday. Paper ships Tuesday and subscribers receive it Wednesday morning. Society news deadline Friday, all columns church notices sports general items deadline Saturday noon, late important stories Monday noon.
Lyons Township High School will present I Remember Mama as its senior class play on Feb 5 and 7 in the school auditorium. Judy Bailey plays Mama with Virginia Modlin Katrin Nancy Holmes Carol Enz and Bide Thomas in key roles. The production is based on Kathryn Forbes book Mama's Bank Account adapted by John Van Druten and references the original Rodgers Hammerstein version from 1944.
The West Suburban YMCA announces two adult programs for January. William Worline of LaGrange will teach a Friday evening general photography course covering black and white work and portrait development. Ann Johnson offers a “Beauty on a Budget” course for women 21 and older, focusing on carriage, posture, grooming, fashion, cosmetics, hair styling, and social graces, with a final session on mental and social qualities. Registration runs Jan 1 to Jan 10, with classes starting Jan 17.
The Gross Elementary teaching staff maps a varied Christmas season. Faculty members share plans from rest and visiting relatives to household tasks, travels, entertaining family, and attending to children and grandchildren during the holidays.
The village board of La Grange Park will open bids January 18 for installing new traffic signals at Homestead and LaGrange roads. Advertising and date setting were delayed awaiting final Springfield approval. a legal notice on bid taking appears elsewhere in this issue.
W M Galvin treasurer reports total contributions to the Mike Simon fund reach 4192 from testimonial dinner tickets and other donations. After 910 in dinner costs and donations of remaining expenses, 38282 is presented to Mike Simon with gratitude from his family. They extend season's greetings and a wish for Christmas and New Year blessings.
A Christmas party for Brookfield VFW members and friends was held at the National hall Sunday. Mrs. Alice Gardner of Vernon ave chaired the event, assisted by Mmes. J. La Francis and Ethel Guerke.
The LaGrange Real Estate board held its annual Christmas party and election of officers at Bud's Steakhouse on Monday noon.
School district 102 received on Monday December 14 a new four wheel drive jeep with a snow plow. The vehicle will distribute supplies to schools and clear snow on sidewalks roads and playgrounds. It will serve as an economic shared resource for books furniture and maintenance gear. Leo Pesl will drive and operate the plow. Paul R. Rodgers noted the truck can handle up to a hundred folding chairs per load.
Lyons Township High School invites all alumni to an open house hosted by the class of 1952. The event runs Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the LTHS Community room with decorations led by Ardith Hendrick and Earl Grimes and refreshments arranged by Carolyn Owens, Jean Evans, and Bill Spick. Elizabeth Fry, sponsor of last year’s graduating class, will help.
Richard F. Lindquist of 9534 Lexington Avenue Brookfield, a certified public accountant, has been elected a member of the American Institute of Accountants. He is with the Chicago office of Arthur Andersen & Co and holds an Illinois CPA certificate obtained by written exam. He also belongs to the Illinois Society of CPAs.
An alumni party is planned for Saturday December 27 at 7 15 PM in Riverside Brookfield High School gym. The program opens with a basketball game between Downers Grove freshmen sophomores and the R B team, followed by alumni team games and dancing.
Early morning blaze reached the Burlington railroad station at 6 o clock last Friday, drawing the Brookfield Fire Department. Fire officials estimate the damage at $25 and believe a tarpaulin over a window ignite from sparks from an overheated boiler.
A Brookfield village report notes a thief stole lumber from a building project and a squirrel was escorted from a home. Local officers Chief Griffin and Serg. App attended a LaGrange Christmas party. Various upcoming events include Riverside-Brookfield wrestling vs Hinsdale on Jan 19, Pancakes for Polio at Brookfield Methodist Jan 24, alumni party Dec 27, and church announcements.
Burlington railroad plans interim safety steps at the Prairie avenue crossing following Norman Reiling 52 of Forest Park's fatal injury last Wednesday night. Village officials and the railroad held talks for possible gate installation after the first of the year. Reiling died Thursday night at Berwyn hospital from skull and rib fractures after a northbound car collided with a westbound freight train around 12:50 am as a watchman had left duty. Coroner's jury deliberations continued with no decision reported. Funeral services for Reiling were held Saturday December 20 at Heaven Cemetery. surviving spouse Ann Mayer Reiling and family are listed.
John C Davies a former spa superintendent of District 102 and longtime LaGrange school official died at his home in Stillwater after a ten year residence there. He served as District 102 superintendent and later as its director of re two years before retirement. Davies was active in the LaGrange Kiwanis and various educational organizations. He is survived by his wife and four children Mia B Davies and a daughter-in-law from Stillwater and Fe Wagt Ind. Funeral plans were not fully disclosed.
LTHS teachers including Pia plan Christmas time getaways proclaimed in a jumble of names and places. Claire Brusenbach will visit Fort Lauderdale Florida for her third trip to the sun belt. Magdalene Wittmayer heads north to a small Wisconsin town. Josephine Allen plans to visit Los Angeles to see her parents. Mie Magee prepares for Christmas duties while Jerry Craven and Darles Parshall also appear in the travel notes.
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