14 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
1
Local entries list residents in Brookfield and Hollywood with two names each and a phone like HU 6 1184 or HU 5 5329. An item for Fortia Manor notes Gladys Bacona with a date 4.1877 and a six month subscription rate of 4.95 dollars, plus a Brookfield area rate of 3.09 per year.
Funeral services were held for Clyde H. Mitchell 68 owner of Mitchells Boulevard Grocery, who died January 9 after a long illness. He had lived in Brookfield about three years after moving from Edison Park. Survived by wife Helen C. nee Pelta, son Robert C, daughters Virginia L Margery H Mitchell and Katherine Frost, three grandchildren, three brothers and a sister in Michigan. The Rev. Jones of First Congregational Church led the service at Paloueck Funeral Home. He belonged to Ouiney Ledee No 485 AP A M Michigan, Brookfield Post No 6858 VFW and was past commander of Royce V Wallace Post No 845 American Legion Chicago.
The LTHS Home School council executive board formed a nominating committee to prepare a slate of officers for the coming year. Senior leaders Min Collins, Charles Sawyer, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Rinker, and William Goerh were named, along with Barbara Pisen for Girls. The session covered Christmas tea, Valentine plans, Career Day on Feb 25, a new honor system in the Hlener Study Hall, Sports Night plans, and a new Boys Club directory to be issued soon.
More than a hundred seventh and eighth graders joined the URC top graders group since fall. Sarsariary Floces and Mrs Dorothy Walters registered 45 members for the Winter Season. Registration continues at the next meeting Thursday at 7 pm in the Hollywood community house. The final registration sets skating party eligibility for the next event at Spet-Licht roller rink in Tatye. Depart at 6:45 pm from the unity house. skating runs 7 to 9. Transportation and fees cover 50 cents for shoes.
John Tuschail was installed president of the Kisveants club of Brookfield in Moose hall ceremonies. Installing officer was Walter D. North lieutenant governor of Division 3. Other officers include W Hummel vice president Cantrell treasurer and Paul Curtis secretary.
Health Study group at LaGrange area school hosts speakers Dr G Henrys Mundt Jr and Dr N O T Welford. The session starts at 6:80 PM, featuring readings on disabilities. The group formed by the Community Coordinating Council of LaGrange and LaGrange Park.
The article notes a basketball event at LTHS on January 10 and lists Home School council committees with chairs and members. It also dates the next council meeting for February 4.
William A. Emard aged 64 of Brookfield passed away on December 15 after living on Prairie Ave for 30 years. Funeral services were held December 18 at Mansfield Funeral Home led by Rev George Vulgaris of Vaith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Survived by wife Julia nee Marousek, father, sisters Jenny Uribe and Lillian Emard, brothers Harry George Leo and Frank all of Los Angeles. A son Alfred of LaGrange and four grandchildren Terry Garry Eirda and Richard Land.
State road department announces traffic signal contracts for two intersections as part of the 19R4 road program. Public Works Director Edwin Al Rosenstone says the project will improve safety and traffic flow, with bids due around Springfield.
Mr and Mrs Edward Dunning hosted Christmas dinner with son Melvin and Rosemary and two grandsons Wayne and Kent plus Brookfield relatives Joanne Kenneth and family. Also present were J Misicin Ronald Miseh Berwyn and David Malkin Tucson. A later call to Baltimore connected with son Glenn and Betty and grandchildren Patricia Ann and Sherry Lenn. Glenn reports his job at Aetna Minaree Co Crumberland Md and notes late driving schedule.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. S Kishel on the death of her mother. The Pers enjoyed a luncheon at the White House Tea room last Tuesday January 12. Members include Mrs Stearn Vlach Skarda Kunak Reisa and Bergstrand. Mrs A Tfieffeer 3500 Blanchan Ave begins another year of volunteer work for the Pilot Guide Foundation of Chicago. Anyone with labels from Perk or Peak dog food may give them to Mrs Pfieffer who will pass them to the foundation, aiding a seeing eye dog for a needy person.
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs G Bergstrand’s home included Lincoln and Gross Park band parents and board members. About 15 attendees noted a break in at the old Lincoln school building on Jan 19 with a broken window and mittens found scattered. janitor John Reuss Lyons reported the window had long been broken and thieves may have entered.
A civil service examination for Brookfield Illinois seeks permanent Substitute Clerk Carrier posts. Starting pay is $1,6145 per hour with overtime and night-work incentives. Open to Brookfield residents and current Brookfield post office staff ages 18 to 50, veterans exempted. Written test required. apply to Seventh U S Civil Service Region Regional Director in Chicago.
Applicants can submit through close of business April 12 1954. Full information and application cuts are available at the post office.
A light column muses on New Year resolutions and human imperfections, noting how intentions often fail but remain worthwhile. A Springfield Ohio ad offers a blunt one‑week salary job, reflecting readers’ taste for straightforward offers. The piece closes with a local pharmacy promotion at Brookfield Ogden Ave offering emergency prescription service.
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