Amvets Install Officers Across William T. Gross Post
More than a hundred attendees witnessed the annual installation of officers for William T. Gross post No.99 auxiliary and post at the American Legion hall. William T. Hoppenrath was installed commander and Mrs. B E Swanson became auxiliary president with Al Wolthers officiating. Attendees included leaders from Edward Feeley American Legion post and various VFW and auxiliary units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Gross
American Legion
Mary Bollish
Chicago
Vance D. Rogers
The
Amvets
James Asaro
Edward Feeley
Bill Markward
M. W. Bradley
Brookfield Post
VFW
Joseph LaFrancis
Clara Janda
Feeley Post
William Hoppenrath
Otto Martinek
Harry Matson
Bob Decker
Tom Valiga
Frank Kafielos
Milton Petrusek
Kenneth Schilling
Frederick Geiger
Harold Kartje
Dick Freitag
B. E. Swanson
Joe Petrus
John Tlapa
iMrat
Norman Aylesworth
Donald Westfall
Warry“Matson
National Hall
William M. Hoppenrath
Mack Petrousek
Robert A. Derker
Frank S. Kanelos
Rearrow
Harry G. Matson
Thomas E. Valiga
Clifton Reappointed Organization Head by Council Leaders
John M Clifton of Congress Park was named Organization Chairman again by the West Suburban Council Scouts of America. Paul A Anderson was chosen to lead the council with district representatives and new appointees aiding six districts. Jr leaders and committee chairs were reassigned as officers planned a training session and executive board review set for February 17 with Deputy Regional Scout Executive Otto Nimtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Anderson
Riverside Spcouter
Roy
Scouts of America (Ealth, and Safety Committee
John R. Rowe
John ‘M. Clifton
Congress Park
Anderson
RC. Rugen
Hinsdale
J.f.hahn
Berwyn
J. O. Heppes
N. Harold West
LaGrange
John Clifton
Commission of Cortlandt
Brookfield Anglers Plan Two Fishing Trips This Year
Members of the Brookfield club announce plans for two fishing excursions this year with one target or site set at Sears Bay and likely dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Brookfield i ’3 Club
Errs Bay
Bixler to Head Goat Shipment To Far East
Pastor Bixler of Forrest Avenue Church of Christ will lead a 265 head goat shipment from the West Coast to the Far East scheduled to leave February 12. The project, part of Heifers for Relief headquartered in Empire, California, aims to supply milk and adaptable livestock for schools mission homes and church outposts. The goats are intended for institutional use with return travel following a short stay abroad.
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Far East
West Coast
Bixler
Forrest Avenue
Heifers For Relief
Empire
Calif
Japan
California
March of Dimes Drive Begins in Brookfield
Brookfield starts its annual March of Dimes campaign sponsored by the Brookfield Kiwanians with Myron Fisher as campaign chairman. Contributions may be left at the Myron Fisher Pharmacy or mailed, Fisher said, noting the drive has been ongoing for several years.
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Brookfield
Brookfield- Kinnais Club
Myron Fisher
Myron Fisher Pharmacy
Fisher
Kiwanians
YMCA Advances Swimming Classes Start January Eight
On Saturday January eight the first school bus visited Gross school Brookfield for the YMCA advance swimming and life saving classes. Busses stopped at Brookfield schools with six or more swimmers for eligibility in the North Central College Naperville course. The program includes swim team training and runs through March twenty six with three age divisions and events in free style back stroke diving and relays. mastered swimmers urged to join under leaders Don Berry Bob Brewer Winifred Colton Bill Kliner Bob Blessman and Martha Stott assisting with registrations already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross School
Brookfield
YMCA
North Central College
Naperville
Ymca of
Chicago
Weat
YMICA
Sharky
Don. . Berry
Wheaton College
Red Cross
Bob Brewer
Riverside
Knox College
Winifred Colton
Bill Kliner
Bob Blessman
Martha Stott
Western Springs
The Magnet Moves to 3730 Prairie Avenue
The Brookfield Magnet shifts to 3730 Prairie Avenue from 3748 Grand Boulevard after around 15 years at the old site. The move aligns with growth, with hours listed as regular business, a representative on site, and telephone service continuing at Brookfield 278.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Prairie Avenue
Grand Boulevard
Brookfield Community Notes and Local Updates
Brookfield residents report on the Sportsmens Club cisco fishing drive and seek information on cisco fishing. The Brookfield Magnet thanks Mrs. Julia Harbacek for leading the Christmas seals drive. Congratulations to President E H Ruesch and Treasurer Lorr for leading the Brookfield Community Chest drive. Police await leads in the Roberta Rinearson death case as Chicago reporters monitor the Brookfield station. The flag at the Post Office flew at half staff to honor World War II casualties Pfc Michael Paul Butkovich and Pfc Robert J Petersen. Cornerstone laying for Brookfield Seventh Day Adventist church in place with nearby churches noted. The Magnet plans a new home at 780 Prairie HAG. telephone line cut Thursday per plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Paul Butkovich
Robert J. Petersen
Brookfield
Butkovich
Petersen
Welder May Lose Eye in Tank Blast
Andrew Otrusina, 40, suffered face burns and may lose sight in both eyes after a Sunday night gas tank welding accident at Fiala's Service Station 3827 Maple Avenue. He was treated at Hinsdale sanitarium then Evanston hospital. a specialist spent two hours attempting to save his sight. Local officials reported no immediate condition updates. Otrusina has a brother Joe in Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Otrusina
Fiala
Maple Avenue
Otrusina
Harrison Avenue
Brookfield
Hinsdale
Evanston Hospital
Joe Fiala
Joe
Madison Avenue
Lou Ciotti Named President of Brookfield Business Men
Lou Ciotti was elected president of the Brookfield Business Men's Association at the annual meeting in National Hall on Tuesday evening. Officers for the year include Agnes Urbanek first vice president John Howard second vice president and Kathryn Armbruster secretary treasurer. Board members are Mike Colgrass Mylon Anotard Betta Ao e M Trandquist Tony Jecthen Joe Mutineky Ed Mc Eachran Edward Mikel I Rezny Howard Sproat and Robert Tiapa. The banquet and installation are set for February 26 in National Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ciotti
Brookfield Business Men's Association
National Hall
Agnes Urbanek
John Howard
Kathryn Armbruster
Mike Colgrass
Mylon An Ootard
Betta Aoem Trandquist
Tony Jecthen
Joe
Mutineky
McEachran
Edward
Mikel
I. V. Rezny
Howard Sproat
Robert Tiapa
Ciotti
Westfield-Dam Mart
Brookfield
Kroger
Kathryn's
Beauty Nook
Gross Parent Ed Group Sets Meeting for Jan 14
The Gross Parent Ed group will meet Friday January 14 in the large auditorium at the school. Mrs W F Krahl of Chicago chairs the program on being a successful parent. Pupils of Mrs Atkins third grade entertain. Refreshments to follow and preschool care is provided.
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W.F. Krahl
Chicago
Butkovich Burial In Resurrection Cemetery Jan. 8
Funeral services for Pfc. Michael Paul Butkovich who died in Germany during World War II were held Saturday morning Jan. 8 at St. Barbara's Catholic church. Burial followed in Resurrection cemetery after an honor guard from Brookfield post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, stood vigil. Butkovich, born Oct. 1, 1916, was 32 at his death on Feb. 26, 1945.
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Pfc
Michael Paul Butkovich
Germany
St. Barbara’s Catholic Church
South Prairie Avenue
Resurrection Cemetery
DuBoia Boulevard
Brookfield Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Butkovich
Plan Hobby Show At Gross School
The Grose PTA will hold a hobby show at Gross School in a community event featuring crafts, displays, and student projects. Organizers invite families to attend and participate.
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Gross School
the Grose
PTA
Will
Audi
Impressive SDA Cornerstone Laying Ceremony January 9
A Brookfield Seventh Day Adventist church cornerstone is laid at Lincoln and Grand boulevards with Rev. Theodore Carcich delivering the principal address. The event features church leaders from Brookfield and neighboring congregations, civic officials, and a copper box dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Day, Adventist Church
Lincoln
Grand Boulevard
Warden Sain to Speak Before Local Men's Club
Warden Sain will address Methuen area men at the local club meeting tomorrow. Dinner is served at 6 30 p.m. with the program to follow. Reservations urged by calling Brookfield 6605 or Brookfield 7576.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Sain
Ies Riday
Methuen
Brookfield
DePaur Group In RB Concert Series Jan. 24
Riverside Brookfield Community Concert Association presents the DePaur Infantry Chorus at Riverside-Brookfield High School on Monday evening January 24. The program features famed conductor/chorus leader DePaur and a history of concert touring across the United States.
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DePaur Group
Riverside- Brookfield
dePaur
Infantry
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Pere
Eerie Tikea Subati
Feh
Utrah Neaman
Paul
United States
Fort’ Dix
Seasion
Thers
Pfc Petersen Buried Jan 8 in Mr Olive
Funeral services for Pfc Robert James Petersen were held last Saturday. Born January 8 1927 in Chicago he moved to Hollywood as an infant. He served in the 1945 enlistment and died March 27 1946 in Korea while in the Army occupation force. Surviving: parents Mr and Mrs James Petersen a sister Mrs Dorothy Thomas Hollywood and a brother Donald A Petersen. Bob was active in Troop 87 Boy Scouts in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Jamés Petersen
James Petersen
Hollywood
Chicago
Army
Korea
Rb’ High School
Éth Infantry
United States
Robinson
Ark
Ft. Sheridan
Pickett
Seattle
Dorothy Thomas
Donald
Bob
Troop 87
Boy Scouts In
Check-up on Brookfield case follows Chicago lead
In Brookfield police continue follow-up with the Gleeb attorney after a Chicago case. Dozen or more clues have been turned over to detective Crosby who reported Tuesday that every lead of real value has been reviewed.
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Brookfield
Chicago
Ert Crosby
Brookfield considers bail action on overhauling night work
Village Manager Bash reports at Monday night meeting that issues surfaced on building fronting the board and front-dated construction details. Warrant 28 amounting to 35370.04 was approved by the village board alongside a new fire truck payment and related affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
the Don
Bash
Actin Dowell
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Wm. T. Gross
Clifton
Ortsmen
Naperville Pool
Pic
Brookfield ‘Sportsmens Club
Cisco
Julia Harbacek
E. H. Ruesch
Lorr
Roberta Rinearson
Rob Rivermore
North Riverside
Andrew Ostrusina
Gross Parent Ed
SDA
Theodore Carcich
Illinois
Seventh Day Adventist Church
B. L. Grundset
Pacific Press
L. R. Scott
Rogers
Christian Brotherhood
Wakefield
Carcich
Hayford
Seventh Day Adventists
Scott
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Christian Church
Asia
Europe
Atlantic
Pfc. Petersen
Mr. Olive
Rinearson-Gasc
Brookfield: Magnet
Prairie
Tces
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