Attendance at Chicago Zoo tops 4.5 million in 1950
The Chicago Zoological Park reported 1950 attendance of 4,565,290, up from 1,439,212 the prior year. May 30 drew 40,541 visitors, Sundays averaged 666,392 for the year while Mondays were the slow day at 138,968. notable 1950 additions included Mei Lan the Giant Panda new quarters opened about March 1, and a Brookfield Zoo research building project begun December 18.
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Zoo
Zoological Park
Mei-Lan
China
North American
Chicago
Forest Park
St. Louis
Bronx
New York
Removal Sale at Swatek Store
Removal sale at the Swatek Store is underway to clear A-1 quality stock valued at about $60,000. The department store offers discounts up to 40 percent on many items including hosiery, men’s and women’s wear, curtains, yard goods, underwear, and more as the stock is moved from the premises.
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Iid
Jaro Swatek
Wwe
Brookfield Riverside Water Commissioner Guest Speaker
Edmund B. Sicking, described as the Brook ember of the Brookfield Riverside Water Commission, is slated to speak at a guest session. The Brookfield chamber and the Riverside association host the meeting on Tuesday to discuss local water issues and community concerns.
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Edmund B. Sicking
Brookfield
Riverside
Paper Pickup Drive of BBC Nets 15 Tons
Brookfield Recreation Commission reports a 15 ton paper drive total. Thanks go to business sponsors and volunteers including Speidel, Coronet Construction, Wilms, Kesman, Pinner, and Zoo’s Robert Bean. First 1951 meeting set for Monday January 8 at 8 p.m. in village hall.
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BBC Nets
Brookfield Recreation. Commission
Brookfield
Brookfield Recreation Center
Mr. Speidel
Coronet Construction
Robert Hiladik
Howard Sproat
Mr. Wilms
Fisher and Wilms
Frank Kesman
John Pinner
Tom McLaughlin
Fred Schlange
Merle Uhlich
Robert Bean
Zoo
Commission
Container Corporation
Wilms
Kesman
Schlange
Tuesay
George Schrieber
Finnish Yuletide Traditions And Miss Salmon’s Legacy
Finnish Christmas starts with early church services and a grand sauna cleaning run, followed by gift giving, a Yuletide feast, and social church programs. New Year features tin dropping divination, and Santa arrives at the door. Miss Sivi Salmon, a Chicago musician with Finnish roots, reflects on family, politics, and she has contributed choral works and leadership to Finnish cultural life in Chicago and Helsinki.
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Santa Claus
Salmon
Sibelius Academy
Helsini
Salmen
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
Kotka
Helsinki
Finland
No Door Sale On Tickets To R B LTHS Game
Riverside-Brookfield High Athletic Director William A Shuey announced no tickets will be sold at the door for the LaGrange-RB game. Tickets are available at the RB high school office Wednesday to Friday until noon. Doors open at 6 30 with Frosh-Soph followed by varsity at 7 15. Lyons of LaGrange remain unbeaten and recently defeated Thornton in the state cage title race.
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LaGrange
Lyons of
Thornton
African M foyies to Be Shown at Meet Of Couples' Club
The Couples club of the Brookfield Methodist church will meet Sunday Jan 7 at 8 pm. Mai William P. Maclean, superintendent of J Sterling Morton High School and Junior College, will show Africa expedition movies including a 30 day safari through Belgian Congo with wildlife and an eye witness account of inhabitants and living conditions. Guests will be the Kimbayk club from the Riverside Methodist church.
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Brookfield ‘Methodist Church
William P. Maclean
J. Sterling Morton High School
Africa
Belgian
Congo
Riverside _ Methodist church
Miller to Take Office Monday
Richard H Miller of Henry A Miller and Son Riverside will assume office Monday at noon as president. Miller helped found the firm and has long served on the board.
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Miller
Henry
A. Miller &Son
Riverside
Brookfield News Roundup highlights weddings and holidays
In Brookfield around the village, Shirley Savana wed Joseph Holla of Lyons, with many friends recalling her four year skating troupe. Community notes cover residents visiting basketball tournaments, holiday homecomings from college, Amvets installation, Kiwanis events, and the first baby of 1951 born to Brookfield families.
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Shirley ‘Savana
Michael Savanas
Oak. Ave
Brookfield
Joseph Holla
Lyons
Frank Thuma
Mabel Stinson
Robert ‘Hladik
L. Morell
Gross
RS. Kolpacoff
California
George Rasumssen
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Monay
William ‘A. Shueys
Phyllis
St.Louis
Bill
Purdue
Judy ‘Hoffman
University of Iinois
Harriet ‘Beaudoin
University of Illinois
Altheide
Cornell
College At
Mount
Vernon
Town
Canal
Brown "Universi
Wounded in Korea PFC DePasse Named in Casualty List
PFC Clarence V. DePasse, 19, son of Mr and Mrs John F DePasse of Brookfield, is listed among Korean War wounded. Parents received telegram Dec 29. He joined the U S Marine Reserve at 17 and has served 24 months since Aug 8. Brother SSgt John DePasse Jr arrived from North Carolina, a Marine for six years.
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Pfe
Clarence V. DePasse
John F. DePasse
Arthur’ave
Brookfield
Chicago
Pfc
DePasse
Korea
Pfc. DePasse
U. S. Marine Reserve
Pfe. DePasse
Lyons Township
St. Philip High School
John DePasse, Jr
Clarence
North Carolina
Sgt
Hinsdale Basketball Meeting Opens with Turbulent Scores
In the first Hinsdale tournament round Proviso defeated Bensonville 61 to 38 Joliet beat Naperville 64 to 28 Argo triumphed over East Aurora 46 to 35 R B edged Galesburg 58 to 44 Downers Grove beat Crystal Lake 47 to 46 Hinsdale defeated Highland Park 39 to 37 Granam beat York 52 to 50 Joliet topped Proviso 545 to 51 R B defeated Argo 573 to 50 Hinsdale beat Downers Grove 56 to 40 Elgin beat Evanston 47 to 44 Semifinals saw R B 58 Joliet 46 Elgin 50 Hinsdale 30 Third place Hinsdale 53 Joliet 46 Championship Elgin 53 R B 44
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Bensonville
Joliet
Naperville
Argo
East Aurora
R-B
Galesburg
Downers Grove
Crystal Lake
Hinsdale
Highland Park
Granam
York
Wheaton
Campfire Girls Orientation Sessions Planned at Hollywood
Parents of Campfire Girls are invited to attend orientation sessions at the Hollywood Community House on Thursday January 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sessions will cover program details and parental involvement.
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Hollywood Community House
RB Five Defeated by Elgin in Hinsdale Tourney
The RB Bulldogs took second place in the Hinsdale Holiday Tournament, defeating Galesburg 58-44 and Argo 57-50 before losing to Elgin 53-44. Givens led RB with 16 points, Wolz 13, Ridley 11, Tos 8, Woebie 7, Huebner 2, Shortt 1 as RB edged past Galesburg and then battled Argo in a tight semifinal before running out of steam against the champions.
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Elgin
RB Bulldogs
Hinsdale
Hinsdale Gym
Dudleymen
Galesburg
Argo
Joliet
Bulldogs
Chicago
Blue
Bremhorst
Dudlermen
Gene Givens
George Wolz
Jerry Ridley
Howie Tos
Don Woebie
Kent Huebner
Frank Shortt
A-B
Argonauts
Harry Grant
Arfo
RBC
Grant
Ridley
Wolz
Woeltje
Gentilli
Lambert
Huebner
Howie Yoas
J Ridley
Three Car Crash Injures One In Jan 1 collision near Maple
Three automobiles were involved in a late afternoon accident near Maple and the 3200 block. Walter Dedovich 23 from Lyons suffered a jaw injury when a wheel spun and a metal object struck his car window after his vehicle hit a parked car. Adolph Kradee Jr and Anthony Garite also involved. Dedovich received treatment from Dr Huff near the scene.
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Maple
Walter Dedovich
Custer Lyons
Custer
Ave
Lyons
Adolph Co. Kradee, Jr
Park
Brookfield
Dedovich
Dayton Huff
Third annual hospital evening features commandos and Tina
The event showcased the auxiliary and several member groups along with the Cal ored program and the arts section. Following the main program, attendees returned to the field to enjoy performances by various members. The evening included a third annual entertainment segment and support from hospital groups.
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Commandos Post
Tina
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Siberian Tigersenhagen Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Atungs
Archie
Schoneman
Swatek
Sivi
Fair Ave
Santa
Ida Alle-Telio
M. Foyies
Meet of
Beard
Gene Counder
Kiwanis
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
Swedis
Ogden Ave
Hank Hinz
D. K. Albro
Linda Sue
Marine
By George. Robinson
Pa Givens
Grayhill
Woelie
Buck
Pacey
Heebner
Nelson
Short
Hanson
Jarshburg
Brookfield Amvets
Hines
Tare i
Tou
Bey
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