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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
1
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The Brookfield Board of Trustees discusses sewer service charges and water rates, noting Riverside LaGrange Western higher than Riverside McCook Hinsdale Downers Grove while uncertain economy complicates decisions. The board maintains a policy of regular reviews and periodic updates on potential changes.
Des eral services were held Saturday for Cecil Stinson father of Cecil Stinson of 4131 Forest Ave. He lived most of his life on a farm near Bud a Michigan and later moved to Broadview with his wife and two children. Survivors include widow Mrs Mary Rogers and two sons James and Steven Crosby. Funeral held Saturday at Owell.
Kent Huebner nailed the decisive free throw with 28 seconds left as the R-B Bulldogs edged York 51 50 on York’s home court in Elmhurst. Huebner scored 11 and led a balanced attack including Givins Ridley lons and Woeltje. Hinsdale Tourney opens today with R-B facing Galesburg at 3 p.m.
Village police collected Yule tide greetings from individuals including Sgt Peterson Lt Marty Guarello of McCook Trustee Gale Gross Mrs Dan Kulie Gilbert Scheel of the Chicago Tribune Tony Strobl Illinois State Police Radio Operators KSB 47 242 and others Mrs Grace Osborne baked a cake for the clerical force at the A P store and donated another to Nina Wallace of The Magnet staff Osborne lives at 8628 Vernon Ave Rubber boots and car chains were in high demand in suburban towns amid heavy snowfall triggering a buying spree for these items.
Funeral services for Ladislav V. Hladik longtime Brookfield building and loan association president were held last Thursday and he was buried in La Grange cemetery. The Rev Albert Chamberlin led services at Mansfield Funeral home with many friends visiting earlier in the week. Hladik lived in Brookfield most of his life and, with his brothers, founded the Brookfield Federal Savings and Loan association. He died at 12:42 Sunday night in a Berwyn hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minna Rockhoff nee Ziebell wife of Rev. Oscar A. Rockhoff pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church were held Tuesday morning at 9 45 o clock with interment in the Manitowoc cemetery She died December 22 after a long illness at MacNeal Memorial hospital Surviving are her two daughters Minette Mueller and Eileen Zirzan and her grandson Edward Ziebell's sister
One hundred fifty Brookfield Girl Scouts journeyed downtown to the British Old People's Home on December 18 with a police escort. They delivered preserves and canned goods, received a warm welcome, and sang carols for bed patients. Senior Troop 2 left for Camp Pine for three days with plans for ice skating, cooking, janitorial tasks, water by eight gallon can, and a snow melt project. Leaders and listed girls organize annual program, puppet show, and service work at Hine's hospital.
The Magnet requests cooperation from all news and advertising contributors to submit copy for next week. The office will be closed Monday January 1. Copy for next week's Magnet is needed this week, with Thursday Friday and Saturday preferred. Only last minute submissions can be handled Tuesday morning January 2.
Carol Gnat of 3225 Oak Avenue Brookfield, Albion College student, was crowned Greek Goddess at the Inter Fraternity Council dance in Albion Michigan. A wreath of small white mums was placed on her head by Tom Bennett, president of the Inter Fraternity Council.
Police report a break in at the Dari Mart located at 8700 Grand Blvd. The thief used a rope to enter through the roof of the building housing Rezny Real Estate and stole about $256. The incident occurred at 8:22 a.m. on December 21.
The Brookfield American Legion asks members and the community to donate toys for less fortunate children abroad. Donations can be dropped off Friday night December 29 from 7 to 10 PM at 3700 Prairie Ave. Call Chairman Gerald Bastiaans at Brook. 8061 or Commander Ray Barton at Brook. 7167-W for details.
A New Year's service will be held at Hollywood Community Church next Sunday at 11 o clock. The Rev Curtis Glick will preach on Looking Forward with soloist J W Gatherer. Also noted is A Bruha son of Mr and Mrs James Bruha of 8601 McCormick.
The Mutcheon for actives will be held December 28 at Gypress Ta in Ogden near Hinsdale. Mrs. Em mond Thompson of LaGrange is reservations chair man. Lyons town ship district welcome. Anyone wishing to attend should call for ticket information. Bridge foursomes will follow the luncheon for those who stay.
Louis Pichler III on leave from Camp Pendleton visited Brookfield relatives at his mother’s Chicago home. Attending were the Joseph Francs of Brookfield and Louis III’s grandmother.
Police discovered a safe in the parking lot north of the Brookfield Zoo at 3:26 a.m. on December 20. The safe was taken to the police station and an ownership inquiry is underway with nearby towns.
Sunday School up to age 20 and church services listed for December 31, 1950. Kindergarten for children under eight during services. Wednesday evening testimonies of Christian Science healing. Reading Room hours at 25 Ashland Avenue, LaGrange. All are invited to attend.
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