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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
1
Local Brookfield items include wedding notices and advertising lines. Contact details list managing editor phones and periodical rates with reference to Grand River and Harris addresses. The fragmentary page shows era style classifieds and community notes.
A Brookfield couple describes a Northern winter trip via Atlanta and Ocala to Florida. They note shifting weather from snow in Kentucky to warm days in Florida, with open windows, summer clothes, and orange groves. They pass coal districts, cotton fields, and harvesting Satsumas and grapefruit with no charges.
Kenneth Paul Nowicki infant son of Mr and Mrs R P Nowicki of 640 Raymond has completely recovered from an attack of polio, his parents announced this week. The youngster was stricken last spring.
An unusual quip notes how dogs wag tails while a hound wags his stern a playful line references an atter wags his pole a rabbit his soul a fax his brush and a deer his single suggesting humor in inventive terms for body parts or actions and their quirky associations.
The Corral's lease expires soon and officials must choose between buying the building or renting month to month. A detailed budget shows annual outgo of 5880 with income 4400, leaving a deficit of 1440. A purchase is urged to avoid ongoing losses, backed by a $250 Alpha Pi Phi alumnae gift from their Christmas dance proceeds.
York overwhelms the Bulldogs 63 share in a Friday clash as Steingrabar Orcutt and Mittir each score 10. The following night LaGrange routs R B 65 25 led by Storm Webber Schwab with 17 13 and 4 points. R B’s Horalek tops with 10 as Dudley cites state champion-like play by LaGrange.
Charles C. Stotz, newly appointed executive secretary of the West Suburban YMCA, studies community type YMCA programs for areas without buildings. He surveys Rockford and South Shore Chicago, plans St Louis January 27 28 and Kansas City January 29 31, and winds up as physical director at North Avenue Larrabee YMCA Chicago.
Cub Pack 43 under First Congregational church recorded 52 badges and major prizes in 104, including Cub Pow Wow First Prize, Council Presidential Award, and Highest Award for Scout Week Window Exhibit. Paper drive this week calls for donations via Brookfield 6274 or 7803. Pack 45 members and leadership listed: Harold Bash cubmaster, William Koupal assistant, J. Tabor chair, F. Bonnell treasurer, H. Ranes and M. Chvila committee men.
In Legion Cage League action the Rangers beat the Twisters 30 to 58. Kalich and Scott led for the winners with top scoring. The Pandas defeated Brookfield A.C 64 to 42 with N Reisser and Dougherty leading. Candle Lights fell 43 to 48 as Weaver topped Holmes. Next Sunday games move to 1:30 p.m. at Gross school.
Brookfield Kiwanis organized eight committees at last week’s meeting at Hollywood Community House and appointed chairmen. The group later supported the March of Dimes with film showings at Gross School for students and a public viewing at the school. Dan Kulié will lead Boys and Girls Work and push Kiwanis park rehabilitation and local park legislation. Myron Fisher heads Business Standards to grow local commerce toward self sufficiency. Stanley Land leads Underprivileged Child work coordinating Zoll Day after school ends. Other chairs include Frank Kanellos Vocational Guidance. Carl Hayford Public Affairs. Harry Varney Support of Churches. Joe Jeeman Kiwanis Education. Ben Block Achievement Reports. Art Maleam Finances. John Schrade Laws and Regulations and Program. Hodge Paden Reception. Hilare Sadler Membership and Classification. Elmer Johnson Public Relations. J. W. Willis Attendance. George Geannopulus House. Charles Clark Music. Paul Mann Inter-club Relations.
Brookfield Kiwanis expands reach into Japan with honorary membership offered to Ta keshi Yamazaki head of parliament in Tokyo. Dialogue highlights peace and goodwill goals, linking Kiwanis International Brookfield Cup with cross cultural cooperation and values.
Neil Johnson, a 19 year old future naval aviator from Long Beach, recently continued training at Los Alamitos after stints at Gustavus Adolphus College and Iowa State. He has soloed, awaits ground school in Ottumwa, then Corpus Christi, aims to become a flight officer, and envisions designing supersonic aircraft. He frequents California friends and film people during leave.
Dante Steere rolled a 214 game and 544 series to lead the Brookfield Manor league in the last session. The Colonel Stere swept three games from At Home Cleaners, lifting The Colonel to third and dropping the Cleaners to last, one game behind Huh-five.
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