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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
5
Archie Schonemann laments political theater and meddling in an election year. He contrasts raucous campaigning with faith in self and leadership, urges a return to responsibility, and warns against reliance on foreign aid while praising resilience and the need for decisive guidance at home.
George Ives became the Brookfield Kiwanis Club president, the 25th to hold the post, at a combined ladies night and installation at Wakefield hall in the First Congregational church. Officers: Myron Fisher vice president, Art Strobl secretary, Art Malcolm treasurer. Retiring president John Crumbaugh presided. Rev. Hubbard gave the keynote. Ken Ladwig, retiring lieutenant governor, installed the officers.
The polio drive began last week in the village of Brookfield with distribution throughout. Myron Fisher, resident chairman of the campaign, led the effort.
Mount Vernon Illinois joined 10 other cities in receiving the National Municipal League All American rating for citizen activity. The honor cited Mount Vernon as the first Illinois city to adopt the Council Manager form under a 5000 population law. Brookfield was cited by Gallup for strong citizen action. Brookfield and Mount Vernon both promoted council-manager governance. Other cities noted include Peoria, Springfield, Kansas City, Pawtucket, Columbia, Boston, San Antonio, Asheville, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dayton, Kalamazoo with various reforms and programs.
George C Schreiber of Hollywood, California, has graduated from the USAF Officers Candidate School at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas on December 21 earning a commission as second lieutenant. He was among 273 men and 46 women completing the six month course in class 5 fort. The ceremony featured Lackland commander Wycliffe Steele and marked a rapid expansion of the Air Force feminine component. All graduates begin a three year extended active duty tour with immediate Yuletide leave.
Mrs. Eudora C. Buller died in MacNeal Memorial hospital on Tuesday January 8. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:80 p.m. at Mansfield Funeral chapel Grand Blvd. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Survived by two sons Almon R. Buller Garnet N. Buller two daughters Eva I. Carr Flora Spangenberg. Member of Alexandria Council 388 Royal League of America.
Louis Bumbar Jr aged 41 died suddenly Tuesday night with cause not yet established. Brookfield Fire department responded after he fell ill at his home 4810 Sunnyside Avenue and he was rushed to the hospital.
Brookfield police memories recount a husband locking out his wife a dog bite at 46th and Maple and 24 outdoor Christmas lights theft. The column notes New Year greetings, local visits, illness recoveries, holiday events at Sokol Brookfield and the National Hall, plus staff changes at the post office and area shops.
The Adult Evening school of Lyons Township Junior college offers over 50 courses for LaGrange adults in a winter spring session. Registration is at LaGrange High School office 7 to 9 50 p m Tuesday through Thursday January 29 to 31. Courses include life drawing water color sewing millinery interior decoration lamp shades photo coloring beauty and poise reading and more with various instructors from LaGrange Maywood Hinsdale Park Ridge Riverside Downers Grove and other areas. Short term 12 week classes meet one night weekly Monday or Thursday. Bullets and later listings noted in the Citizen. Call LaGrange 458 for bulletins.
The Sgt Richard Bennett fund drive ends this Saturday Jan 12 with contributions exceeding 8500. Funds will pay medical bills for the deceased officer and the remainder will establish a trust for his eight year old daughter Jean to aid education. The informal committee includes Robert Williams treasurer George Olsen James Pedse and B C Peterson.
Plastering is finished at Brook Park Elementary on Raymond and 30th. The building is enclosed but tiling ceilings and cabinet work remain. Ten rooms will be ready for Dist 95 students with Susan McCann supervising. At Gross, brick work on a three story addition nears completion. once finished, 14 rooms including two kindergartens will be added for student occupancy.
Lester J. Meiman will be installed commander of William T. Gross post of Amvets on Saturday evening January 12 at 8857 Ogden Ave. The installing officer is Anthony G. Brochmann. Officers include Harry Matson as senior vice commander Frank Lilly as junior vice commander Covell Bellis as adjutant and others with W. C. Petke as outgoing commander.
Amvets auxiliary holds regular meeting January 10 with election of new officers for the year and installation on January 12 at the clubhouse. A two month membership drive ends with a Lobster House dinner January 17, where the winning team hosts the losing team. new members listed and a hospital party for veterans scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. at Hines hospital with many workers needed.
A brief item notes thirteen batteries were stolen, with sparse details in the fragmentary report.
A new one story hospital at the Chicago Zoological Park near Monkey Island features autopsy, labs, x ray, operating room, library, pharmacy and kitchen. It houses many animal cages with radiant floors, quarantine and observation rooms and a research focus on animal health and behavior. Construction followed work by Archi tect Edward H Clark Director Robert Bean and Zoo veterinarian Dr Donald A Schmidt alongside Mayo Clinic and New York Zoological Park experts.
The Gross Brook Park schools hold a PTA panel at Gross school on January 11 at 2 p.m. The topic is The Influence of Television on Our Children with all aspects debated. Moderator LaRue Thompson and a panel including C H Stotz Miss Michael the Rev Wilfred Wakefield Gordon Teichmann Betty Tlapa and others invite community parents.
A Brookfield fire department response around 9 30 am on January 7 to the Ken Brody residence at 4247 Maple Avenue caused extensive basement damage. Estimated losses total about 8000 dollars with insurance likely covering some personal property. Fire officials say the blaze started from rubbish in the basement.
Robert Crawford enlisted Oct 12 in the air corps. He completed basic training at San Antonio Texas and is now stationed at Albany Georgia. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P F Crawford and employed for game time at the Brookfield Kroger store.
North area draft officials announce 155 youths will undergo pre induction physical examinations in January, with 13 called for induction. Examinations span Jan 15 18 and 31, followed by a three week wait and 10 day notice before induction. Officials note 1951 totals of 580 pre induction notices and 250 inductions, with many deferments or enlistments reducing actual drafts.
The American Legion Department of Illinois announces the Our Heritage contest for district students in grades seven through twelve. Mrs. Mabel McDonald of Fifth District Amer chairman explains rules and deadlines. entries judged on subject choice originality unity emphasis and coherence. Winning class entries go to the State Americanism competition. closing date is April 16 1952.
Oak Pie plans a return stop for the Taures event as the Brookfj ter and Sprin swimming club schedules a new season meet.
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