Christmas gifts and grain woes shadow Truman era ethic
The piece pillories the Truman administration's handling of Christmas giving within federal ranks and a $7,000,000 government loss from mislaid grain loans. It cites gifts to CCC employees, misappropriated crops, and Brannan's stamp of irony while debating the essence of freedom beyond mere license. Archie Schonemann remarks on freedom as a timeless ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Grand Canyon
Possum Kingdom Lake
J Dallas Etr
Charles Brannan
United States
Brannan
Kunzmann to Attend State Farm '52 Honor Dinner on March 3
George J. Kunzmann of Brookfield will be a special guest at the State Farm Insurance Companies annual 'Honor banquet in Bloomington on March 3. The event honors agents with top sales in auto life and fire insurance for the past year as announced by Raymond D. Danielson Illinois State director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunzmann
State Farm ‘52
George J. Kunzmann
Ogden Ave
Brookfield
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington
Raymond D. Danielson
Tllinois
State Farm Companies
R-B Juniors Plan Paper Drive Feb 22
The Junior class of Riverside High School will canvass Riverside field on February 22 to collect funds for a paper drive. The effort aims to raise money to support activities and student programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R-B High School
Riverside
Richard G Zahora Promoted to Corporal at Augsburg Post
Richard G Zahora of Brookfield Illinois has been promoted to corporal at Augsburg Military Post in Germany. He serves in the 7815 Station Complement unit and the engineer section. Zahora, a Chicago native, is the son of Mr and Mrs George Zahora. He attended Lyons Township High School and College, earning an engineering diploma before joining the U S Army in July 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augsburg
Germany
Richard G. Zahora
George Zahora
Elm Are
Brookfield
Zahora
Chicago
U. S. Army
Lyons Township
Lyons Township College
Schyes and Gallups Feted at Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Howard Schye entertained Mr and Mrs Don Gallup at their Morton Avenue home in honor of the wedding anniversaries of both couples. The Gallups marked their first and the Schyes their fifth. Asa, Miss Leone Schye, and Mr and Mrs Paul Brown dropped in with gifts. Gallups received paper items in a paper bag while the Schyes got a basket of wood gifts. Cards and refreshments followed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Schye
Morton Ave
Don Gallup
Schyes
Asa
Leone Schye
Paul Brown
Laymen's Sunday Observed at Brookfield Methodist Church
Laymen's Sunday will be observed at the Brookfield Methodist Church on February 24 at 11 o'clock. Lay leader L. O. Pearson presides, assisted by Mrs. C. F. Wetzel, Mrs. W. S. McKinney, Louis Bacon and Joseph Kadlee. The service theme is Laymen Make The Church, with individual talks on the membership vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Methodist Church
L. O. Pearson
C. F. Wetzel
W. S. McKinney
Louis Bacon
Joseph Kadlee
Methodist Church
Soloist Ruth Brenneman Stars in West Suburban Symphony Concert
Ruth Brenneman contralto of Riverside will be a featured artist at the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra concert at Lyons Township High School on Sunday February 24. The Villagers male chorus of 15 sings as a second feature. the 80 member orchestra is directed by Karl Schulte and sponsored by the West Suburban YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brenneman
Blackhawk Rd
Riverside
West Suburban Symphony Orchestra
Lyons Township High School
West Suburban
Orcchestra
Karl Schulte
Ymcing
Giles of -West
Boy Scout Units Win Awards in Crusade Program
One hundred one Boy Scout units in the West Suburban council earned awards for leadership, program, and membership during the National Crusade Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. Council leaders R C Rugen and H G Populorum praised the efforts and citizenship impact. awards listed for Pack 59 Holy Name, Pack 8 Lincoln School PTA, Pack 43 Brookfield Congregational, Pack 22 Brookfield Methodist, Troop 23 Brookfield Methodist, Troop 43 First Congregational, Troop 59 Holy Name St Barbara's, Troop 88 Lincoln School, Post 23 Brookfield Methodist Men, Troop 21 Congress Park PTA, and Hollywood Pack 18 Hollywood PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
West Suburban
Boy Scout Council
Arm of Liberty
R. C. Rugen
Hinsdale
H. G. Populorum
la Grange
Holy Name Society of St
Brookfield Methodist Church
Areh B. Bauer
First Congregational Church
Leonard How
Holy Name Society
St. Barbara’s Parish
Don R. Kessel
Lincoln School
John Tokarz
Brookfield
Husband of Ethel Hickes Dies After Heart Attack
Funeral services for Howard C. Hickes of Riverside at 2 PM Tuesday followed a heart attack last Wednesday and death Friday evening. Survived by wife Ethel Hickes and children Howard J. and Thelma Wright, he served 23 years on faculty at Gross School and was active in educational work. He taught manual training at Columbus School in Cicero and continued teaching despite retirement plans due to teacher shortages. He owned a real estate Cicero venture he planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Hickes
Nuttall Rd
Riverside
Ethel Hickes
Gross School
Hickes
Howard J
Department of
Handicapped Children
Charlotte
N. C
Thelma Wright
Columbus School
Cicero
Recreation Group Elects Brookfield Chairman
A Brookfield Recreation commission meeting in the village hall elected G. A. McCullough as chairman. Other members present were Robert Beaudoin, Gale Gross, Mrs. Ione Jones, and C. L. Martin with Mayor Kylie and Village Manager Bush joining in. Plans for the 1952 recreation program and activity schedule were discussed and officials noted funding would come from village funds with tax money not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Riverside Brookfield to Play Final Home Games in LaGrange Gym
Riverside Brookfield High School basketball teams set final home games February 22 in Lyons Township High School gym LaGrange to accommodate a large crowd. On February 29 they face Arlington Heights in a newly dedicated Maine gym where the Cardinals met earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Lyons Township High School
LaGrange
Arlington Heights
Maine
Cardinals
Sectional wrestling meet set for R B Brookfield
One hundred wrestling bouts will be held in the Illinois sectional at the R B stadium in Brookfield on Feb 22 23. Winners advance to Proviso Feb 29 and March 1 for the state meet. Schools include York Elmhurst Hinsdale Morton Cicero Oswego Riverside Brookfield Wheaton High and Wheaton Academy Proviso and Leyden. Sessions start 7 pm Friday and 2 pm Saturday with a 7 30 pm final Saturday night. Admission adults 80 cents tax included and student tickets 50 cents Friday and Saturday. finals 80 cents for adults and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thellinois
Brookfield
William A. Shuey
York of Elmhurst
Hinsdale
Morton
Gicero
Oswego
Riverside
Wheaton High
Wheaton
Rev Rogers to Attend Illinois Ministers Washington Seminar
The Rev Vance D Rogers pastor of Brookfield Methodist Church is among 50 Illinois Methodist ministers attending the Washington seminar February 18 to 22 1952. Topics include the current Washington scene foreign policy and campaign issues with speakers Bankhage Burton Douglas Sparkman Selim Magee Lambert directing aims to explain government workings on national and international levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance D. Rogers
Brookfield
Illinois
Illinois Methodist Ministers
Washington
Europe
Far East
CBS
Bankhage
Supreme Court
Harold Burton
Paul Douglas
Ilinois
John Sparkman
Alabama
Hussein Selim
Fuad University
Cairo
Egypt
J. Ralph Magee
Chicago
Methodist Church
Russell W. Lambert
Glencoe
Dede Chejlava Honored At Ninth Birthday Party
Dede Chejlava of 3229 Maple Ave turned nine on February 17. Her mother hosted a Friday party with friends Lesley Zak Carolyn Tomasek Betty Fogg Joyce Rada Barbara Rudolph Paula Shillier and cousin Arlene Krejcik. A second gathering for 17 relatives followed Sunday at her grandmother's home in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tede Chejlava
Maple Ave
Lesley Zak
Carolyn Tomasek
Betty Fogg
Joyce Rada
Barbara Rudolph
Paula Shillier
Arlene Krejcik
Chicago
George W. Voss Sr Buried in Parkholm
George W. Voss Sr of 4238 Madison Avenue Congress Park died February 17 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital aged thirty years after a short illness. He is survived by wife Mary two sons George Jr and Richard and daughter Mrs Jane Hysell. Funeral Feb 19 at Nepil Funeral Home with Rev Albert Chambelin officiating. Burial Parkholm Cemetery in La Grange. Voss retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Voss, Sr
Madison Ave
Congress Park
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Mary
George, Jr
Richard
Jane Hysell
Nepil Funeral Home
Albert Chamerlin
Congress Park Community Church
Parkholm
la Grange
Voss
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Sokol Play Planned on Feb 24 in National Hall
The Brookfield Sokol will present a play The Miraculous Elixir on Monday February 24 at 3 p.m. in National hall. The performance includes songs and dances with dancing and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sokol
Brookfield Sokol
National Hall
Committee Aide In Management Seminar Feb 25
Albert F Hagedorn of 3831 McCormick Rd Hollywood is a committee member guiding plans for the tenth annual Office Management Seminar Feb 25 28 at the Conrad Hilton Chicago. The event, sponsored by the Office Management Association of Chicago with Northwestern University, features prominent speakers and the theme Management means more production margins and better business methods. A 13th annual Business show will occupy the hotel exhibition hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
F. Hagedorn
McCormick
Hollywood
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago
Office Management Association of Chicago
Northwestern’ University
Body of Corp Gapinski Arrives in the US
The body of Corp. Robert C. Gapinski, who died from a tropical hemorrhagic disease in Korea on December 1, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Enid Victory. He was one of 280 Americans who perished in the Far East, and one of 10 from the Chicago area. Born near Brookfield, he would have turned 22 next month. He enlisted three years ago and had been in Korea after a July return from a Brookfield home visit. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Gapinski, of 4011 Raymond Ave., Brookfield, were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Robert C. Gapinski
Korea
San Francisco
Brookfield
Gapinski
Chicago
Far East
Henry T. Gapinski
Raymond Ave
38Th Paralel
Korea Front. Corp
Lyons Township
Congress Park
Pvt George J Naiser Completes Leaders School at Camp Chaffee
Pvt George J Naiser, husband of a Brookfield resident, completed an eight week leaders school course at Camp Chaffee Ark. The Illinois soldier is eligible for Officer Candidate school or immediate unit assignment. A former apprentice tool and die maker, he may advance faster in his army career. His parents are Mr and Mrs J Nasser. He is a part time musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Naiser
USA Camp Chaffee, Ark
Pvt
Sunnyside
Brookfield
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Naiser
Nasser
Riverside-Brookfield
U. S. Army
Illinois
J. Nasser
Brookfield Post Office Closes for George Washington Day
On February 22 the Brookfield post office will be closed in observance of Washington's birthday. A limited window service at 10 a.m. will handle parcels and stamps only. Mail delivery will be restricted to business districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Washington
LaGrange Cab Co Takes Over Local Taxi Service
Village officials approve LaGrange Cab Co taking over taxi service for residents starting February 17. Village Manager Eash notes a telephone will be installed near the west bound platform shelter for rider calls and roving cabs will operate from that point. The company telephone is LaGrange 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange Cab Co
Eash
LaGrange Company
Brookfield
Prairie Ave
LaGrange 2500
Civil War Songs Light Lincoln PTA Meeting
Edward Green led a Lincoln High School PTA gathering with Civil War era songs. The president and historian Mrs. Harold Hague reviewed two years, past presidents were saluted, a nominating committee chaired by Mrs. H Lassota seeks candidates, and by law changes proposed by Mrs. J Vopicka await March action. Parents invited for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Green
Morton High School
Lincoln School Pta
Harold Hague
H. Peel
W. Hardigan
PTA
Lincoln Association
J. Vopicka
Esther Oden obituary funeral held in Mansfield area
Esther M. Oden aged 41 died February 16 at the Sunnyside Avenue home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 PM from Mansfield Funeral Home with interment at Oakridge Cemetery. Survived by husband David C. Oden son Pfc. Gilbert Bud Oden USAF mother Anna Dahlin sister of the late Carl Dahlin and former Fisher Royal Blue bookkeeper. Family resides in village 15 years. Bud Oden stationed at Marietta GA USAF base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther M. Oden
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Blvd
Oakridge
Oden
Dahlin
Sunnyside Ave
George Vulgaris
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
David C. Oden
Pfc
Gilbert
Bud) Oden
USAF
Anna
Charles Dahlin
Carl Dahlin
March of Dimes Drive Total Reaches 2722.60 in Brookfield
Brookfield reports a February 18 1952 total of 2722.60 for the March of Dimes drive led by chairman Myron Fisher. Schools and parish groups contribute including Lincoln 151.39 Congress Park 142.92 Gross 529.63 St Barbara 445.46 St Paul 27.01. A movie for grade school contest winners will be shown at Gross School Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Fisher
Brookfield
Lincoln School
Congress Park School
Gross School
St. Barbara’s Parish
St. Paul’s Parish
Brookfield Village Police Trivia Highlights Local Mischief
Village police trivia from the Fort Night notes thefts and mischief including a car radio theft and keys stolen from a gas station cash register. incidents mention a boy starting a prairie fire, a girl bitten by a cat, a latch theft on a car trunk, and various local gossip from Brookfield, with residents and businesses such as Kroger's and The Magnet office referenced.
Township High School district seeks forum on new facilities
The Township High School district invites parents and residents to a February citizens forum to discuss a proposed plan for expanded facilities at Brookfield Riverside. The illustrated brochure outlines needs in classrooms, laboratories, cafeteria, gym, and equipment to meet state standards amid rising enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal
Vol Township High School
Riverside
Township High School
Ared
Cil
Aut
Brookfield
Ce Association
Unclear OCR highlights local education committee names
Fragmentary passage lists individuals connected to a county and Riversi schools committee. Names include Mrs Nel Mildred Diehm Holt Supt M W Susan McCook Chair Joe Weibel and Miss L Edquist of field High School. Details are incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Puffer
Mittee
Hauser
Mildred Diehm
Holt
Riversi
M.W
Susan McCook
Joe Weibel
Mentary
Buckhals
L. Edquist
Field High School
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Holmes
Archie Schonemann
Dist
U.S. - German
Schyes and
Gallups
Joseph J. Srejma
Hollywood Pta
William C. Smith
Rogers
Dede Chejlava
Body of Corp. Gapinski
USA
Enid Victory
Enliven Meeting of Lincoln
Esther Oden
Paula Pentis
Morell Grogs
John
Linda Hennard
Kroger's
Jake Dumelle
Valentine Candy
Paul Mann
Magnet
Feh. Wey
Smuthy
Washington and Grandblind
Jewel Foods
Strand Theater
Wellman
Pent
Carolyn Wiberg
J. B. Janda
Wilbur L. Meinhart
V. Smith
T. Beaudin
Cla
Lindberg
Esther Circle of the Faith Evangelical
Robert L. Hooker
George F. Dreher
Wilbert Re
Marcks
Pop Brookfield
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