New Year Reflections and AOPS Chuck Roast Definition
The piece humorously surveys 1951 hopes while presenting a detailed OPS definition of chuck meat from a butcher’s cross cut, noting the confusion buyers face. It advises customers to bring tools to decipher the jargon and suggests simpler cuts like hamburger or neckbones as compromises. The story ends with Archie’s quip about the humerus reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPS
Butcher Workman
The
A. F. of L. Butcher’s Union
Margaret Dilling To Be Harp Artist In Concert Series
Mildred Dilling, renowned harpist, named soloist for the Riverside-Brookfield Community Concert Association in a series opener at Riverside-Brookfield High School auditorium. Jan 8 program begins 8:15 pm with doors opening 7:30 pm. Adult memberships transferable. student cards transferable to students only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dilling
Mildred Dilling
Riverside-Brookfield Community Concert Association
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Police Teams Plan January Gun Shoot Schedule
The West Suburban Police Team Gun tournament plans January shoots starting January 3 and January 10. On January 3 Lyons and LaGrange shoot at McCook, Western Springs at Brookfield, McCook at Riverside and North Riverside, and LaGrange Park at McCook. January 10 features Lyons on the McCook range, LaGrange Park on Brookfield, LaGrange on Riverside, and Western Springs and North Riverside on the McCook range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Police Team
Lyons
LaGrange
McCook
Western Springs
Brookfield
Riverside
North Riverside
LaGrange Park
Ange
Riverside Range
North’ Riverside
Brookfield 1951 Headlines Tell Village Year in Review
Brookfield’s year in review compiles 1951 headlines from January to May, naming numerous local events, offices, and notable deaths. It lists recreation drives, Korea war mentions, school openings, civic actions, and community notes across Brookfield and Riverside areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Griffin Warns Of Hazards In Driving
Chief Walter Griffin warns January and February are risky driving months amid a deadly traffic accident message. He urges gentle braking, adapting speed, tire chains in snow and ice, clean wipers and defrosters, equalized brakes, properly aimed lights, and gradual braking to avoid skids, urging motorists to spare hospitals by safer driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Griffin
Griffin
Riverside District 96 awards bid for Middle School project
Gerhardt F. Meyne Co. submitted the lowest bid of 496 500 at a Riverside Elementary School District 96 bid opening and will be awarded the contract for the Intermediate school building project. The plan includes six new classrooms a 600 seat auditorium a 200 person cafeteria an industrial arts center and upgrades to heating lighting and toilets with coal to oil conversion already completed. The full project should cost about 590 000 and be finished by September 1953 with voters set to approve the contract on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Elementary School
Dist
Gerhardt F. Meyne Co
RBHS Boosters Plan Yale Fete Dec 28
The RBHS Boosters club will host its third annual Christmas party Friday December 28 at the school. Beginning at 7 p.m. the freshmen basketball team faces Downers Grove freshmen, followed by a game with outstanding graduate players. Don Kerasek's orchestra will play dance music and refreshments will be sold. The alumni association will hold a short meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RBHS
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Downers Grove
Don Kerasek
Riverside-Brookfield High School Alumni Association
Bob Murry Sails Florida Fishing Adventure Notes
Bob Murry and his relatives Bill and Muriel spent 12 days in Florida visiting Harris Lake Howey in the Hills Delray Beach Boynton Inlet and Daytona Beach They fished from The Papaose deep sea trolling and battled a 45 pound sailfish They also toured Castillo de San Marcos Chicamauga Military Park and Lookout Mountain Tennessee revealing a varied travelogue with noted addresses for Robert Bill and Muriel.
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Bob
Bill
Muriel (Verrill) Murry
Florida
Muriel
Harris Lake
Howey
Hills
Fla
Delray Beach
Elmer Gardiners
Western Springs
Robert Burns
Boynton Inlet
Miami
Miami Beach
Daytona Beach
Daytona
St. Augustin ‘' Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
America
Chicamuga Military Park
Lookout Mountain
Tennessee
Point Park
Robert
Sunnyside
du Bois
Christmas Spirit at Brookfield Newcomers Club Meeting
The Brookfield Newcomers Club met at the YMCA on Tuesday December 18 with near capacity attendance despite bad weather. President Mrs F Virgil Welsh led a short business session and Christmas giving was organized with bushels of canned goods donated for less fortunate neighbors. Canasta and card games filled the evening along with a gift exchange by the tree. Candy canes and greenery decorated tables, and a winter scene centerpiece by Mrs Lillian Tregler graced the refreshment table. Mrs Dorothy Goehl and Mrs Rosalie Leeding performed carols and songs to close the party.
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Y.M.C.A
Brookfield
F. Virgil Welsh
Flaud
Canasta
Irene Harrison
Dorothy Goehl
Frieda Maniatis
Charlotte Birkelbach
Lucille Primeau
Midge Krems
Lillian Tregler
Rosalie Leeding
Mrs Harriet Washburn Dies After Hip Injury
Mrs Harriet Washburn of Chicago died Saturday December 15 at her daughter Gladys Molloy’s home. She would have been 78 January 6, after health declined from a broken hip last June leading to complications. Survived by three daughters Gladys Molloy Lucille Kinney and Sarah Halgerson of Chicago and A P Washburn of Congress Park plus nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral held December 18 at Garfield Baptist Church with Rev B L Moore officiating. Interment in LaGrange Cemetery.
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Harriet Washburn
Chicago
Gladys
John Molloy
Washburn
Washburns
la Grange
Gladys Molloy
Lucille Kinney
Sarah Halgerson
A. P. Washburn
Raymond
Early Deadline for Next Issue Shifted by Holiday
The Magnet will accept copy early next week due to New Year’s Day on Tuesday. Regular Thursday, Jan. 3 delivery remains. Columns church notices and routine items should be handed in at the Magnet office Thursday through Saturday this week, with major news accepted Monday morning, Dec. 31.
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Magnet
Eva Fischer Dies After Illness at Brookfield
Eva Fischer 3245 Maple Ave died Friday December 21 at 4 pm after a three month illness confined to bed. Widow of Anton Fischer who died September 27, 1944, she moved to Brookfield in 1935 and lived as a long time shut-in. Survived by sister Mrs Katherine Hetzer and niece Mrs Katherine Merschdorf of Chicago. Services at St Barbara's Church Monday at 10 am with burial at St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Eva Fischer
Maple Ave
Eva
Anton Fischer
Brookfield
Anton
Katherine Hetzer
Katherine Merschdorf
Chicago
St. Barbara's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Charles Bryde 16 Killed in Seattle Traffic Crash
Charles Bryde, 16, a former Brookfield resident, was killed in a Seattle traffic accident on December 22. He was driving his own car, which burned after the crash. The body will be escorted through Chicago to Philadelphia for interment. his father, Charles Bryde Sr., formerly lived on Woodside Avenue in Hollywood and is with the Austin Co which built the Argonne plant.
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Charlies Bryde
Brookfield
Seattle
Wash
Edwina Guilfoil
Jackson Ave
Charles
Charles Brydes, Sr
Woodside Ave
Hollywood
Bryde
Austin Co
Argonne
Chicago
Philadelphia
Sam Mavroulis 61 Dies After Snow Shoveling
Sam Mavroulis 61 owner of the Blue Bonnet at 8907 Burlington died Sunday morning in a Berwyn hospital after illness believed worsened by shoveling snow. He opened the Blue Bonnet about 15 years ago and formerly ran a Montana restaurant. Surviving are his widow and two children, Nick and Georgia. Funeral arrangements were not set at press time.
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Sam Mavroulis
Burlington
Berwyn
Reception Planned for C T Watsons on Fifty Years
Friends and neighbors will attend a reception at Wakefield hall First Congregational church from 3 to 4 on Dec 30 honoring Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Watson on their 50th wedding anniversary. They live in the village over 35 years, have two children Ruth Henne and F P Watson, and both are active in civic and church affairs. Mrs Watson spoke of happiness spanning two centuries and Mr Watson’s Lincoln notes from his journal.
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C. T. Watson
Will Zatoer
Wakefield Hall
First Congregational Church
Watson
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad
Ruth Watson Henne
Grand Rapids
F. P. Watson
Mrs. Watson
Lincoln
Chest Clinic Center Meet Jan 4 at Brookfield Health Center
The Brookfield Health center at 3837 Prairie Ave will host a chest clinic on Friday January 4 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. Examinations aim to detect tuberculosis and other chest disorders. Open year round by appointment or physician referral with volunteer support from Mrs. Stanley C. Anderson and funding from the Tuberculosis Institute and Brookfield Community Fund aided by Christmas Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Health Center
Prairie Ave
Brook
Stanley C. Anderson
Tuberculosis Institute
Brookfield Community Fund
Brookfield News Highlights Friends And Holiday Cheer
The Magnet editor thanks Brookfield friends for Christmas greetings and notes many familiar locals and helpers around town. Mentions include Master Denis Johnson with measles, Paul Ostbys twins born Dec 3, postal workers, snow removal, and residents visiting relatives in California and Cleveland during holidays.
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Denis Johnson
Sivi Salmon
Jerry Karela
Art Strobl
Lillian Sicking
Warren L. Duval
Bob Hladik
Prairie Ave
Jerry Firestone
Hodge Paden
Henry Westerdorf
Cleveland Ave
California
George Fisher
Myron Fishers
Firestone Insurance Agency
Paul Ostbys
Craig
Carl
Robert N. Wilson
Wilson
Clarence Schultz
Prairie
H. L. Reedy
Carole Ann
Lakeland
Fla
Brookfield
The
Magnet
Alice Wood
Hollywood
Yale
Cleveland
al Freitag Sr
Jake Dumelle
Nina Wallace
Mike Colgrass
Riveral Brookfield High School building project details announced
Information released last week outlines Riveral Brookfield High School expansion approved by the board on March 1. The plan proposes a main gym for boys and girls, a convertible 8000-seat gym, an auxiliary gym, swimming pool, health classrooms, nurse’s room, music wing, band and chorus spaces, home economics, science labs, dramatics room, and expanded library and cafeteria facilities. Construction aims for completion by December with a February opening for the new facilities pending bond approval at a subsequent meeting.
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Riveral Brookfield High School
Pumetii
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Clarence V. de Passe
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James Bilek
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University of Ilinois
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Sally M. Kriz
San Diego
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George Schreiber
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A. C. Manley
Vira L. Bebinger
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May J. Cancie
Woodlawn
Louise Brennan
Frank Novak
Olaf Lindberg
Madison Ave
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Frank Kanelos
Charles E. Slack, Jr
Leslie W. Cox
Sterling Cookingham
George Ives
Wallace J. Biddle
Fred Schlange
Edith Klein
Frank L. Stack
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Seventh Day Adventists
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Woodlawn Park
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Robert H. James
Korea Front
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Grange and Lisle
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South End
William T. Grass
Jerry Ciner
Sokol Little Theater Group
Grant Fare
Bluebird
Lawrence Riley
Elizabeth Pavlik
U. S
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Haosticka
Pfc
Louis Pichlar
Jackie Tuschall
Ted Williams
Box Red Sox
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Henry Bethkes
Lions’ Club
Charles Raispis
Brookpark
Methodist Church
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Rudolph Basaksin
James J. Jenista
Richard Braun
Miles Canat
Brown University
B. B. Skogs
William R. Hannemann
Ilinois Chamber Lands
E. S. Blanck
Joseph Wadsworth
Fox Lake
Faith Lutheran Church
Tommy ‘Kovarik
Helen Seiff
Crown Colony
Brookfield Zoo
Stanley J. Grabarek
U.ss. Air Force
Irv. Grimes
Brookfield Business Men’s Association
Voights
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John E. Jenista
USN
Roberta Rinearson
John J. Jablonski
Hume III
Berwyn Hospital
John Holland
Union League Club
Tlincs Assembly
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Illinois Senate
Ray Polivka
Henry Raade
Clarence Siebold
Prentice
George T. Lukes
Ian
South Arthur
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Neva
Great Lakes
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Bob Murry
Winter
Salt Creek Bridge
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Charles Bryde
West
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