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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1953
Page
3
A reflective piece by Archie Schonemann on how true resolutions require backbone and follow through. It condemns hollow talk and festive chatter, noting modern life’s hurry and lack of fixed purpose. It wishes the coming year brings meaningful life values and the satisfaction of giving to others.
An ar- old man and two 19 youths faced US Commissioner on bond for arraignment over alleged thefts at a post office on 56 Avenue. James P Darrough of Westchester Naperville Martin of Hinsdale and others were identified as suspects after a can contained mass wrappings prompted an investigation by Chicago inspectors. Hearings scheduled for Jan 4.
A two car collision at 5 25 pm Saturday at LaGrange road and 47th street caused an estimated 200 in damage. William M Hynes 945 S Spring Ave LaGrange and Winthrop Mann Jr 16 of 418 Sunny Side Ave Brookfield driven east and west on 47th. Hynes left turn to north LaGrange road. Mann struck Hynes right rear 150 and 50 damage to Mann. It was LaGrange 140th traffic accident of year.
James E. Pease superintendent of District 102 will receive a past president's pin at the Illinois Education Association centennial banquet in the Hotel Sherman Chicago. Miss Mabel Swartz current IEA president presents. Attendees include James V. Moon Western Springs C. Lewis Martin Congress Park Frances E. Lutz Zoe Warren James M. Buchanan Forest Road Dr. William G. Carr NAEs executive secretary speaks. An historical pageant opened the three day observance with Supt Moon among 350 cast. Governor Stratton to attend with state and civic leaders. Paul Street to preside.
Brookfield officials propose a day and night one side parking rule to keep two lanes open. Cars would alternate by date, odd dates odd side and even dates even side, with a 6 am start and 8 am switch. The village board meets January 11, 1954 to discuss and act on the ordinance.
About 100 members, wives, and associates attended the LaGrange Realty Board annual election and Christmas party at Bud's Steakhouse. Arch Sessions was re elected president. Joseph Thorsen received a merit scroll from the National Association of Real Estate Boards. Rich Port and Robert Dana were named first and second vice presidents respectively. M G Miles was secretary. The next meeting is Jan 11 at Bud's with committee reports and installations.
Mr and Mrs Floyd D Vance of 3401 Vernon Ave received a Christmas Eve letter from their son Pvt Barry D Vance saying he was en route from Japan to Korea. A later Saturday note reported he had arrived in Korea. His unit is 987 FA Bn and another local soldier, Francis D Roberts, also serves in the same company, the two having traveled together since departure.
Rev. Curtis M. Glick will deliver the New Year sermon at 10 45 Sunday morning. A church nursery for little tots operates at the community house during service. The church school conducts worship and Bible study at 9 30.
In Brookfield during Christmas week Angelo Bucci received a ring once owned by his father who died years ago. Paul Mann returned the ring to Angelo, making it a Christmas and birthday gift. Angelo’s mother Jean Bucci celebrated her 11th anniversary last week as locals noted busy holiday travels and a Chicago education meeting with area delegates.
Brookfield year 1953 featured national civic awards including the 1953 Municipal award and Lane Bryant honor for service. Growth in population and building, plus a major Little League program and coordinated parking plans dominated local life. Notable items include Myron Fisher new Kiwanis president, Brookfield Community Chest drive totals, and numerous community events from February to April.
Brookfield police logged three Christmas Day crashes. George Altobell and Elsie Pages were in one collision at Ogden and Eberly. Page's car skidded out of control. A second crash on Madison involved Edward Ciscar’s parked car struck by Arthur Newmann causing Jirik to suffer facial cuts. A third crash at 31st and Maple pitted W J Coen against Lisbeth M Pochett. Coen sustained forehead abrasions and hand cuts, Pochett’s driver sustained chin injuries. Marguerite Sieweke of 9414 Washington was injured when a skidding car hit a tree and she was taken to Berwyn hospital.
Lt George Schreiber has arrived in the United States and begun a five year term in the west coast disciplinary barracks. He expects vindication on appeal before the air force review board in Washington. His original life sentence was reduced to five years. His parents live at 3511 Hollywood Ave. He previously taught fifth grade at Gross School.
Fragmentary OCR lists entrants and placings for a competition with names such as Whanger Arthur Sack Walsh Newton Diesing Eck ert and a separate girls group with Judith Gilstrap Ellen Co Duval Duval Nancy Kay and Debbie Cest. The text is garbled but implies a grand prize and multiple top finishers.
The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2698 thanks the public for their generous response to the recent muscular dystrophy fund drive. The branch aimed for 1500 dollars and reports they are close to reaching the quota, with the total still to be finalized. Postmaster Michael Colgrass signs the notice.
On Monday the recreation program restarts after a short holiday break. High school basketball begins at 6 45 p m with games featuring teams led by Slomka and Newman. Table tennis follows at 7 p m under Merle Schmidt. Brookfield players resume practice at 7 30 p m as Dick Pude aims to have a new play ready in 1954. Ice skating starts Saturday May 9 with indoor events and Christmas break activities planned.
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