Manor Locals and Brookfield Ads Cross 1879 Issue
Fragmentary local notices list Brookfield addresses 1361 and 272 Prairie Avenue and 941 Congress Park. Magnet collection at 2750 Prairie Ave. Advertisements and subscriptions priced two and three dollars per year. Oxford of “Gist” and Kratse’s Dry Goods Store appear as local businesses.
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Ftvgeniale
Brook
MANOR
Zollywood
Prairie ‘Ave
Brookfield
Prairie Ave
Kratse
Congress Park
Harris
Hinsdale High hosts regional basketball tournament schedule
Readable fragments show Hinsdale High hosting a regional basketball tourney on Feb 27 with games at 8:45 pm and 2:00 pm involving River Forest Morton Park and LaGrange, plus matches among Hinsdale entrants and nearby teams as the event unfolds.
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River
Rockfield
Morgan Park Mil Ny
Hinsdale High
Morton and
Arce
Mer
Organ Park
Hirssure
Village Board Debates Parking and Services Policy
Trustees discuss on street parking one side vs both sides, ask resident Anna Donohue to remove a stairway for egress, plan bids for new garbage and fire trucks, note January water use at nine year low, and report cold weather repair costs and street sweeper delivery set for April.
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Bush
Anna Donohue
Hama
Pete
Village Eyes Expand Electric Lights and Civic Plans
The Brookfield village board reported new electric light installations at multiple street corners and areas, bringing total electric lights to 284 as of February 1941. The Public Service Company of Northern Minnesota leads the program, while gas light counts dip to 82. The board discussed dog and cat control, civilian defense meetings, a parks and playground referendum, and approved auxiliary police, with weekly meetings at Hollywood Community.
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Ienater
Park
Vernon
Arthur, Madison and Gerritson
Raymond
Devo. Prairie and
Sadler
Prairie
Plainfield Rd
Public Service Company
Minos
Kylie
Brookfield
Red Cross
Board of Health
Ehlert
Charlies Benoit
Ieutenant
Herod Bauman
Willis Bebinger
Wilbur Rouse
Dehy Gabrisch
Raymond To Mares
James J. Jezek
George A. Wari
Nicholas J. Kernik
Richard Towpkin
Esten Collins
Frederick Hitzman
Henry W. Robos
John Kutska, Jr
Albert Newton
Arthur B. Olson
Victor Petersen
Frank Vacek
Charlies W. Watson
Joe L. Woe S
Milton Worester
Hale
Amillary
Hollywood
First Aid
Teter Case Continues In Magistrate Court
Grace Teter faced charges of leaving the scene of an accident before Magistrate Kenesos. the case was continued to February 15. Victim Helen Burke of 3620 Prairie Ave. was hurled onto the street when the driver allegedly fled. Police say Bill Burke, a witness, reported the January 31 crash near 3609 Lock at about 9:43 a.m.
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Grace Teter
Kenesos
Helen Burke
Prairie Ave
Bill Burke
Brookfield Recreation Commission Plans Spring Program
The Brookfield Recreation Commission outlines a spring and summer program featuring kite and marble contests plus baseball and softball events. Members aim to keep youngsters engaged through the upcoming season.
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Brookfield Retreation Commission
Petition submissions to village commission urged this week
The article notes helpers are asked to deliver petitions to Mrs Farrell at the village hall by week’s end to speed review. The commission thanks everyone who assisted.
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Farrell
Lions Club Paper Drive Supports BBC Charity Work
A Lions Club sponsored paper drive aims to fund BBC related charitable efforts. Organizer notes community backing and calls for participation from residents and local businesses to boost donations and aid ongoing programs.
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Lions ‘Club
BBC
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