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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary notices show Brookfield area ads including locals Brook 7130-R Brook 7864 OLLYWOOD LOCALS and PORTIA MANOR Ragona with office in Prairie Avenue. Mentions two subscription rates and advertising ties to Kyreuse's Dry Goods Store and Congress Park, plus Magnet collection at 8780 Prairie.
Sunday School for pups aged 2 to 20 holds at Church of Christ Scientist on Gaauktd Boulevard and Catherine Avenue. A kindergarten is provided during services for children aged 2 to 8. Evening meetings include testimonies of Christian Science healing at Reading Room Se Ashland Avenue.
Norton dominates scoring in a 65 61 triple overtime victory at Norman. Bruce Drake praises Norton as Oklahoma guards key the win over Tba’s nc defense while chasing records. Norton set a new school mark with 38 points in a related all time performance against Stanford and Nebraska in late season play.
Village clerk announces spring and fall election registration hours at the village mall this week and March 3. Registrations after the primary occur at the County building in Chicago. Louis Pichler, home from the Korean front around March 10, plans to visit family in Vernon and Chicago before boarding ship on Feb 25. Brookfield Kiwanis club speaker updates include a trip to Kewanee to present a plaque to the Kiwanis club there and celebrate last year’s Youngest Quarterback Rover’s party.
A flawed proclamation from Brookfield president Dan Ruthie designates February as a day of prayer. It urges citizens to gather, seek unity before God, and recognize world tensions, calling for a village-wide observance at the town hall.
The report notes Alderdyce wrestlers competing in the state tourney with highlights from the event. It mentions Vaughan placing in the Pav pound class and Hrdbean of Merron, Lindberg of Wheaton Academy advancing to the semifinals. The Lion wrestler was defeated by Hrebikopf Proviso in the semis and then lost.
Riverside-Brookfield school officials and the high school council presented enrollment graphs and proposed expansion plans designed for space and cost efficiency. The plan foresees a tax impact measured by contract bids valid until April 1, with architects aligning the new structure to the existing building.
Village board Monday evening discussed renting Hiwanis Park under a lease with option to buy. Plans for the Brookfield Recreation Commission summer program were reviewed, with follow up on leasing or purchasing the park. The session included exploration of village financial obligations and continued talks with Chicago officials and local coordinators.
The zoning board met repeatedly on sub standard lots approving permits for Lyn-Haven Builders at 8906 Southview Ave and 9004-06 Southview Ave for a house on a 37.5 ft lot, Coronet Construction Co. at 4240 Madison to build on a sub standard lot, and others while checking ownership for 4240 Madison. The board will forward the water contract to the Village Attorney for approval and noted the Zoo water-use increase and rate rise.
Riverside composer Lyndon DeYoung debuted Fugue for Orchestra in B Minor with West Suburban orchestra conducted by Karl Schulte at Lyons Township High School auditorium. The program mixed Mozart Mendelssohn Handel Berlin Rodgers, aiming to appeal to all ages and tastes, despite some intonation issues in Mendelssohn Fourth. The Villagers male chorus and Ruth Brenneman offered strong performances, with Brenneman’s intonation praised despite a poor aria choice.
G A Risler of 641 S 10th Ave had half of a $200 disorderly conduct fine suspended by Judge Norman Korfist after cooperation with county behavior clinic and starting psychiatric treatment. His lawyer said his home is for sale. A Chest Center meeting at Brookfield Health Center is planned for March 7 to screen for tuberculosis and related disorders with Mrs Stanley C Anderson volunteering.
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