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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
6
Archie Schonemann argues that immigration reform is gathering speed with a new Congress and calls for revising the McCarran Walter statute. He contends influx from the south persists, many arrivals lack stake in the country, and unemployment requires a home-front approach rather than rhetoric.
Brookfield residents may view the Lane Bryant Award scroll and a $1,000 prize at the Brookfield Public Library during the next weeks. The City Manager Advocates won the national award for 1952 for exceptional voluntary work aiding American home and community welfare. Homer Eby accepted the plaque in New York City on Nov 12 1953.
The Thursday Evening Club of the First Congregational church Brookfield will meet Thursday January 28 at 8 in the Mayflower room. New officers are President Rose Marie Baumrucker Vice President Poe Gossling Secretary Vivian Maticka and Treasurer Esther Fisera. A year plan was prepared for a vote of acceptance. Refreshments and social hour follow. The club of young mothers invites interested helpers to join. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday each month.
Riverside Brookfield teens raised about 1400 dollars over a weekend to support the proposed Dist. 208 Youth Center. Activities included a membership drive at RBHS and the Riverside Grill-Ette and Lions Club hot dog concessions. Police praised their conduct and organizers noted strong community support from Lions and local volunteers.
Due to a February 12 school holiday the scheduled square dance is replaced by a roller skating party at Spot Light Roller rink Route 66 Brainard Ave. on Thursday Feb 11. Buses depart Congress Park school at 7 p.m. with skating from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Return by 10 p.m. Skaters must present square dance tickets at bus door.
Brookfield police report three robberies within the last two weeks, none involving Brookfield residents. One home on Ogden Avenue yielded a $75 ring $57 in cash and a $25 old watch, all recovered. Jan 24 at 10 11 a.m. The second, at 3636 Prairie Avenue, on Jan 24 with two juveniles seen nearby, involved rings and watches. The third, at 3623 Madison, Jan 24, took $150 in cash with entry by tire iron. two cars were seen cruising nearby.
The southwest district of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women meets February 4 at 2 PM in St Barbara's Church Brookfield hosted by Rev Edward Tyrrell. Archdiocesan President Mrs A G Desch, Msgr Fitzgerald, Rev Joseph Howard, and others will speak. officer elections are on the agenda.
Arthur Anderson aged 49 of Oak Park fell in front of 3622 Vernon last week and fractured a rib after landing on his left side. He was taken to the hospital. Anderson is a representative of an insurance company.
Bill Warfield aged 18 living at 3131 Maple Avenue was injured his left ankle while skating near the village hall and received treatment at Dr Hill's office.
The Rev. Milton D. Bayly of Brookfield Methodist church left Monday to attend the Illinois Methodist Ministers seminar in Washington D C. He is program director for the seminar and one of 55 ministers at the conference January 25 to 29. Speakers include Glenn Everett Morse Salibur Clarence Mitchel Paul H. Douglas Harry Seamans and Margaret Stitt with an informal panel of conferences.
Walter L. Payne announces 37 short term courses for Lyons Township Junior College this spring. Classes start the week of February 15 with registration February 2 to 4 from 7 to 9 30 pm at Lyons Township High School office. Instructors include John F. Meisner Jr Wallace Schwass Aileen Daugherty and others. Tuition is 12 dollars except where noted.
Mr and Mrs C Harold Eash celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house on January 31 1954 at Wakefield hall First Congregational Church Lincoln and Maple in Wakefield. Guests are invited from 3 to 5 p.m.
Village of Brookfield trustees approved a list of recent permits covering residences garages signs and five commercial structures with values ranging from 4 to 16000 dollars. Notable entries include Thomas Regan brick residence 10700 dollars Coronet Construction veneer ranch residence 12000 dollars and Allan Gustafson multiple properties on Monroe avenue including brick bungalow and adjacent parcels.
The Brookfield Recreation drama group rehearses O Mis tress Mine with plans for scenery makeup lighting and properties. Director Richard Puder invites technically minded people to attend the 780 meeting on Tuesday or Friday at the Gross school auditorium, where a vacant Broadway store has been loaned for the production.
Brian Scott Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Dean of 3240 Sun nyside, was christened January 17 at Brookfield Methodist Church with Rev. Milton D. Bayly officiating. Godparents were Mrs. Marion Naland of Lyons and Allder Dean of Tinley Park. A family dinner followed at the Deans home with grandparents and relatives present.
A nine year old boy, John Mason, was shot under the left eye by a BB gun in the rear yard. The gun was fired by Sammy Krubl, thirteen, of 4202 DuBois. The incident was turned over to police on Saturday, January 23.
The Newcomers club and Brookfield Recreation commission sponsor a Friday evening square dance at Congress Park school starting at 8:30. Open to the public.
Two radio stars, Ton Baker and Red Blanchard, will host the second annual Pancake Day breakfast at Brookfield Methodist Church Lincoln and Park Aves Grand Blvd Saturday January 30 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Newcomers club and Civilian Air Patrol assist with duties. Proceeds toward the March of Dimes aim for $5,000 with over $2,100 raised. Village President Dan Kulie and Red Clarke oversee food prep.
The West Suburban Lodge No. 295 S F of A held its election and installation of officers on Friday evening January 22 at their new location 8857 Ogden in the Amvers all. Refreshments followed and a social time was enjoyed. A meeting will be held every fourth Friday of the month.
Brookfield church observes the 44th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America this Sunday February 7 with Cub Pack 48 and Boy Scout Troop 43 as special guests at the 11 o’clock service. Rev Llewellyn Jones will preach on Rituals for Daily Living stressing discipline and Boy Scout ideals.
The Village of Brookfield Health Center invites parents to a well child conference this Wednesday January 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3837 Prairie Ave. Conferences occur on the second and fourth Wednesdays monthly under a pediatrician and a public health nurse. Call Hunter 50170 to schedule.
John Clifton of Congress Park received the national Silver Beaver award for outstanding service to boyhood at the West Suburban Boy Scout council annual meeting in Berwyn. He was joined by E. D. Haugh of Riverside and John D. Purdy of Hinsdale as awardees. The program honored fifty other leaders in scouting with training awards as H. Murphy, president of the Burlington Railroad, spoke.
Brookfield residents share health updates and legal notes as St George Schreiber rests in California while Grenville Beardsley handles a case from Washington. Broadcast reports from Lake Land Florida note warm weather and lodging. Local visits include Betty Jamieson in Washington for Yuletide events at the White House. Magnet editors correct officer rank errors. Brookfield Flower Shop visitors tour California. Civic Day publicity efforts run by Frank Schlynke and Frank Kaye for the Pancake Breakfast aiding the March of Dimes. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church officers and committees named for 1964. Recreation superintendent Bill Radke’s activity noted amid Brookfield Recreation efforts.
The village board delayed action on a parking problem, planning informal talks next Monday and a February trustees meeting for a likely decision. They approved alley vacation near Madison or Raymond for 16 ft, noting it may take two years to acquire property south of Congress Park school. Brookfield officials and Attorney Short praised the board’s efforts while discussing garbage truck access, population growth, and new building needs. Stop and go lights at Ogden and Prairie should be operational next week as installation nears completion. The manager reported on Park Forest and Peoria celebrations as top honors in the Look-American Municipal league contest. Bids were approved for a new squad car, with notification to the village manager and community chest group.
Brookfield placed fourth in a La Grange table tennis meet with 70 entries across five age divisions. Oak Park Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst led, Brookfield’s best results came in the intermediate 16 17 group with Phil Grigiski second Ross Fister third and Dick Newman fourth for the boys. Joanne Broggs third among girls. Merle Schmidt Brookfield coach won the men’s division and Brookfield totaled 120 points. Next Brookfield event set for Feb 20 invites public. recreation group meets weekly in Fraternity hall 3839 Prairie Ave with Schmidt in charge.
Hollywood Home Owners executive board led by Ju Cruickshank appoints Mrs W McCurdy and Mrs Irwin Rich ter to work with Ed Mallard as nominating chair. They recommend Everett Keranen Roger Tobias and Ernest Zimmerman as directors for the year. Meeting set for Friday Feb 5 at 8 pm at Hall Community House Myene treasurer to be present.
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