Lepidopterists Described in New Yorker Report and Ballet Anecdotes
A fragment from The New Yorker recounts the Lepidopterists Society annual meeting in New York and a Chicago ballet appearance by a lepidopterist. The piece contrasts serious study of butterflies and moths with light theater, noting researchers in entomology and herpetology, and a Brookfield Zoo keeper sharing vivid observations about snakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
The
Lepidopterists’ Society
New York Museum
Chicago
Late Christmas for Donna From Cairo Arrives in Brookfield
A three year old girl, Donna Malkin of Cairo Egypt, traveled with her parents to Brookfield to celebrate Christmas with grandparents Mrs Matthew Malkin and family. The child flew in on a TWA Constellation arriving in New York Jan 4, then proceeded to Brookfield for a two week visit. The reunion follows father Matthew Malkin Jr, a TWA flight engineer, return from duties spanning Cairo Bombay Paris Rome and Berne Switzerland. The Brookfield party featured a festive gift filled celebration for Donna and relatives on hand.
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Brookfield
Matthew Malkin
Vernon Ave
Donna Malkin
Cairo
Egypt
TWA
New York
Near East
Donna
Matthew Malkin, Jr
Mr. Malkin, Jr
Bombay
Paris
Rome
Berne
Switzerland
Malkins
Junior Malkins
Matthew Malkins
Matthew, Jr
Terry Malkin
Malkin
Vernon
Bill Worline
Feature Film Planned At Men's Club Meeting
The Men s club of the First Congregational church invites all men of the congregation and their families to view a color movie “From to Tribune” which is to be presented Friday evening.
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Tribune
R Reday
Congregational
Miss* Cuthbert
Hinsdale Five Hosts West Suburban Clash Friday
Hinsdale basketballers travel to the A B gym Friday to play the Bulldogs and Bullpups in a West Suburban Conference doubleheader. Athletic Director Shuey says no tickets sold at the door. purchases must clear before noon Friday. At LaGrange R B the crowd-control plan will use noon seat sales cut off. R B and Glenbard meet January 26 in the local era.
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Hinsdale Basketeers
Bulldogs
Shuey
R-B
Glenbard
Forms of Village Governments Presented at IIT Class
Jacob Dumelle spoke to a 30 student class at Illinois Institute of Technology about forms of municipal government. He covered mayor council, strong mayor, and council manager systems, noting growth of council manager and its public service career potential. The Brookfield reorganization and Illinois statute gaps were discussed. Governor Stevenson proposed extending council manager flexibility to cities under 500,000 by referendum.
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Jacob Dumelle
Illinois Institute of Technology
Dumelle
Brookfield
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
General Assembly
Address Is Planned for Brookfield Village Manager
Brookfield Kiwanis Club will host village manager bash on January 80. He will discuss Civic Organizations Why focusing on the role and value of organized groups in community life.
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Bash
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
Brookfield Petition Drives for Public Playground Referendum
The Brookfield Recreation Commission circulates petitions to place a referendum in April on establishing and maintaining a supervised playground and recreation system. Brookfield seeks adequate playgrounds beyond Kiwanis Park and urges voters to support the measure, noting lease uncertainties and the need for government action to protect youth.
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Brookfield Recreation Commission
Brookfield
Kiwanis Park
Chicago Parks Commission
department of _Revenue
State of
Illinois
Cook County
Navy lieutenant joins carrier Princeton in Korea waters
Lt. (JG) Murphy of 8934 Fairview Ave attaches to the air department aboard the 27,000-ton USS Princeton now operating in Korean waters. The carrier flies the AD Skyraider used for dive bombing torpedo runs strafing and tank destruction with 11-inch Tiny Tim rockets.
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F. J. Murphy
USN
Fairview Ave
Air Department
Princeton
Komeee
Korea
Defies Police in Brookfield Chase with Guns In Road Block
Raymond M. Voss, 25, of 4146 Madison Ave Brookfield, faces disorderly conduct, reckless driving and resisting arrest charges to be heard Friday morning before Police Magistrate George Novotny. La Grange police pursued him from Ogden Ave near Gilbert at 1 a.m. after he ran a red light at Brainard and Ogden, colliding with a squad car driven by Sgt. John Miller and Officer Dan Butkovich. The chase extended into Brookfield where a road block with a machine gun was set up. Voss reportedly drove through it and continued east on Ogden toward Madison Ave. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.
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Raymond M. Voss
Madison Ave
Brookfield
George Novotny
la Grange
LaGrange
Ogden Ave
Gilbert
Voss
John Miller
Miller
Dan Butkovich
Brainard
Ogden
Harry Oakes
la Grange Rd
Butkovich
Oakes
Eastave
Mrs Benjamin F Osborne Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Benjamin F Osborne of 3628 Vernon Ave were held Wednesday at 2 pm in Brookfield Methodist Church with Rev Vance D Rogers preaching. She died Sunday Jan 14 about 7 30 pm after illness. survived by four children and three grandchildren. She was a longtime Brookfield resident and former Burlington Lines station agent. Eastern Star services were held at Mansfield chapel Tuesday.
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Benjamin F. Osborne
Vernon Ave
Brookfield Methodist Church
Vance D. Rogers
Fredrika Wiley
Brookfield
Mr. Osborne
Chicago
Estell Groess
Maltha Hoff
Berneice St. Clair
Benjamin Osborne
George
Railroad
Village
Osborne
Opal Council
Royal Neighbors
LaGrange Chapter
Brookfield Fire Department
Pfc Stejskal Wounded in Korea Returns to Regiment
Pfc George E. Stejskal 21, of 3621 Madison Ave Brookfield, wounded in Korea November 1, has returned to his regiment with the 1st Cavalry Division 8th Regiment. He was among 189 men trapped. 33 escaped. Hip injuries reported, received treatment in hospital. Enlisted July 1948, sent overseas November.
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George E. Stejskal
Korea
Emi Stejskal
Madison Ave
Stejskal
1St. Cavalry Division
Stejskals
Brookfield
Pfe. Stejskal
Lions Club Plans Valentine Party and Ladies Night
The Brookfield Lions Club set a combined Valentine party and Ladies Night for February 14 at the Lobster House. Vice President Wally Speidel led discussions on midyear projects while the entertainment committee organized the event and new member certificates will be presented. The next meeting is January 24 at 7 p.m.
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Brookfield Lions Club
Wally Speidel
Bob Tlepa
Bob, Aylesworth
Ed Radtke
Major Hume to Return Soon to Korean Front
Maj Albert G. Hume, on a month’s leave in Brookfield, plans to return to Korea soon. He requested extended leave, awaiting Washington’s reply. He visited his in laws in Madison with his wife who was evacuated from Seoul last year, and met his son Stephen Brace Hume born November 18, 1950. He discussed the current withdrawal with rear guard actions and slow-down movements, praising air force and Marines for their efforts. He originally served in the Army and later with the U S Marine Corps due to his familiarity with Korea.
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Albert G. Hume
Brookfield
Korea
Washington
Maj
Sume
O. H. Howard
Madison
Seoul
Stephen ‘Brace Hume
Maj.Hume
Hume
Army
U. S. Marine
Sixth District Prize Winners at Brooksield Womans Club
The Brooksield womans club earned thirteen awards at the Sixth district meeting held last Thursday in the Austin Masonic temple. Mrs Ditzler won an outstanding ribbon for a pair of baby shoes with leather toppers and buttons and also received an award for a spice box.
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Brooksield
Womans’ Club
Austin Masonic Temple
Ditzler
Brookfield Village Notes Highlight November Events
Myron Fishers March of Dimes drive began with 200 pickup containers in Brookfield. Local residents include R W Johnson at the drug store, Bob Aylesworth assisting at his dad’s car, and A & P managers greeting shoppers at the Washington and Broadway store. Community updates cover hospital checks, new job placements, a Brookfield police escort tale, Kiwanis officer installations, and a humorous reference to Charlie Barnes losing a War necktie.
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Myron Fisher
R. W. Johnson
Bob Aylesworth
Adeline Kasker
Brookfield
John Gabri
Lillian S.melville
Park Ave
Leona Bruber
WTAQ
Herbert Freitag
Earl Schultz
Navy Taps Men in Service On Carrier Princeton
Lt. Fr Murphy USN of 8984 Fairview is attached to the 27 000 ton aircraft carrier USS Princeton now in Korean waters Deno Petrucciana of 2944 Vernon Ave has been recalled into the U S Navy effective February 2 1951
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Murphy
USN
Fairview
Princeton
Deno Petrucciana
Vernon, Ave
U. S.navy
New Atlantic and Pacific store opens with mayor’s ribbon cut
A new Atlantic and Pacific store opens at 9 AM with Mayor Dan Kulie cutting the iron frame at the main entrance. C. Harold Bush Smith and A P supervisor and Press resident manage the ceremony as shoppers queue for six check-out counters and a large department layout including meat, dairy, bakery, frozen foods, and a self-service deli.
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Brookfield
Great Atlantic and Pacific
Washington and
Broadway
Dan Kulie
Bash
J. P. Smith
A&p Middle Western Division
Paul Henry
A&p
George Pross
C. Harold Bush
Glantic and Pacific
Ington
Trance
Kylie
C. Harold Bush Smith
Middle Western
Try
Coffe Vision
Wakefield Church Plans And Officers List For 1951
In Wakefield hall the Rev Elmer leads a devotional life committee meeting on church growth and lay evangelism. A church cabinet discussed increasing deacons and care needs. Mrs Richs presented the 1951 officer slate including Mrs J H Caldwell leader and other nominees for various roles.
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Wakefield Hall
Rollo
Elmer
Freeman
Chris
Richs
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Brookfield Zoo
Archie. Schonemann
Hinsdale
IIT
Jg) Murphy
Sa Sophia.Paylat
Calla. Kelly
Sise Warner
Lil
B. F. Osborne
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Pfc
Lions Club
Major Hume
Dist
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
John Crumbaugh
Art Malcom
Harry Hinz
D. K. Albro
Howard Boerman
J. W. Willis
Elmer Schroeder
Anthony Kesman
Tom Culligan
Frank Kanelos
Charles Barnes
Charlie
J. H. Caldwell Leader
Alternat
Kenneth
Las Ec
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