Four Year Old Boy Killed in Brookfield Shooting
Two boys chasing butterflies on a vacant Brookfield lot were playing when a 38 caliber revolver discharged. Duane Dvorak, aged 4, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dvorak of 3710 Blanchan Ave, died Tuesday at MacNeal Memorial Hospital from injuries after being treated at Brookfield Medical Center and Berwyn hospital. First reports were vague as details emerged.
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Brookfield
Hoon
Duane Dvorak
Joseph Dvorak
Blanchan Avenue
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Broadway
Brookfield Medical Center
Prairie Avenue
Berwyn
Funeral services for Duane Dvorak Friday at 1 PM
Funeral services are set for Duane Dvorak Friday at 1 PM at the First Congregational Church Lincoln and Maple avenues. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. A coroner's jury ruled death accidental Wednesday morning at Mansfield Funeral Home 3745 Grand Boulevard.
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Duane Dvorak
First’ Congregational Church
Lincoln
Maple Avenues
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Boulevard
Butterflies and a Shot Near Mraz Drug Store
Police traced the incident to a scene west of Mraz Drug store at Broadway and Maple where boys Dvorak and Peter Ladigo chased butterflies. They entered the store for a paper bag and gunfire was heard, with Duane reportedly involved before details fade as the case continues on page three.
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Dvorak
Peter Ladigo
Mraz Drug Store
Broadway and
Maple
Duane
Last Rites for World War Hero At Rock Island
Lieut. Clarence R. Nelson of Brookfield interred at Rock Island National Cemetery as part of Illinois' eighth World War II aircrew shipment. The Chicago Tribune recounted his heroism with Walter Truemper and Archibald Mathies, who sacrificed themselves to save Nelson after their Fortress was badly damaged on a 1944 mission to Leipzig.
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Clarence R. Nelson
Brookfield
Rock Island
Illinois) National, Cemetery
Chicago
Chicago Sundayribune
John A. Menaugh
Walter E. Truemper
Ronald E. Bartley
Nelson
Tribune
Army Air Forces
Leipzig
Germany
Truemper
England
Archibald Mathies
Eugene A. Romig
Mathies
Aly
Tarsier at Brookfield Zoo A Pint Sized Night Predator
Archic Schonemann profiles the Brookfield Zoo tarsier, a tiny East Indian lemur with huge eyes and a haunting gaze. The nocturnal hunter eats insects in the wild, while in captivity keeper Robert Snedigar hand feeds it meal worms daily.
Businessmen to Hold Outing at Herman's Resort
A Brookfield businessmen group plans an outing next Wednesday July 21 at Herman's resort about 45 miles from Brookfield. Activities include boating, fishing, golf, refreshments and pinochle with 10 couples already signed. Reservations are led by Joseph Matinsky. The annual August 29 Kiwanis park picnic will feature an all day festival with games and races.
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Herman’s Resort
Brookfield
A. Wm. Strandquist
Brookfield Business Mens’association
Joseph Matinsky
Business Mens’ Association
LaGrange Road
Desplaines
Nielsen’s Corner
Kiwanis Park
Agnes Urbanek
Elmer Johnson
Robert Tlapa
Edward Zenner
Michael Colgrass
Joseph Mutisky
E. D. Idaenachren
Galesburg Division honors top U of I students
George F. Svatos of Brookfield is among 240 students at the Galesburg Division of the University of Illinois who posted B or better averages for the 1947-48 spring term. Svatos earned three A's and two B's as the division enters its third year as an emergency unit with full term classes set to begin September 15. The eight week summer term ends August 18 and hundreds of sophomores will complete two years of undergraduate work this summer, freeing space for new freshmen and sophomores in the fall.
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U. of I
Galesburg
Geoge
F. Svatos
Madison Avenue
Brookfield
College of Liberal Arts
University of Ilinois
Svatos
Trustees Adjourn Meet Brief Village of Brookfield
Village trustees met Monday night with village manager C Harold Bash reporting. Due to vacations in July and August, adjournment was planned for later next month. They authorized bidding for a new police car and approved purchasing a garbage truck for 6539. Trustees allowed Bash to dispose of old Public Works equipment to fund new needs. A check showed 540 hydrants with 152 needing repairs costing about 1700, requiring a temporary water shutoff. The Lyons system was back in operation, easing Brookfield North Riverside mains. June police fines totaled 1127. health reports noted 45 measles and mumps cases. A meeting on Q separation is set for July 19 with Q and DuPage and Cook officials. Warrant No 11 totaled 17674.94. June receipts and disbursements were filed. June balances listed for corporate and various funds. A paving proposal for several streets near the Q, Ogden, and Maple area was discussed.
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Brookfield
C. Harold Bash
Ion
Public Works Department
Gross
Bash
Bush
Lyons
Brookfield- North Riverside
Health Department
DuPage
Cook Counties
Moose Initiation Planned for July Sixteenth in Brookfield
Brookfield Lodge No. 1599 Loyal Order of Moose will initiate a new class at the regular meeting on July 16 at National Hall Brookfield. This marks the second successive class of more than 60 candidates and reflects strong officer leadership. Sponsors are asked to bring candidates early to begin initiatory work on schedule. A Kiwanis Park picnic is set for Sunday July 25 with games and programs for children and adults starting at 1 p.m. Workers to gather at 9 a.m. Pack baskets and arrive early for a good time with no admission fee and a chance to win an award.
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Brookfield Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
National Hall
Brookfield
Kiwanis Park
Plans to Attend U of I Seibert to Visit Campus
Jerry Seibert son of Mrs H S Seibert of Hell plans to attend the University of Illinois event and visit campus officials. The note outlines his anticipated schedule and arrival details.
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U. OF I
Jerry Seibert
8. S. Saibe
Hell ‘Plans
Berwyn Loses Bid to Keep Chicago West Towns Rails
Berwyn fails to retain street railway tracks as Illinois Commerce Commission orders removal. West Towns officials plan to salvage about 800 tons of steel from tracks on 22d Cermak Road, funding new suburban buses. Removal proceeds eastward for about 3.3 miles, after which blacktop will be laid over the old right of way.
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Berwyn
Chicago and
West Towns Railways
Bosgraf
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Cermak Road
Cicero
West Towns
Harlem
Two Traffic Accidents In The Village
Two traffic accidents occurred this week at Prairie and Ogden. Wil Tam Hardy 15 of 3633 Prairie avenue sustained abrasions and a possible arm contusion after colliding with a car driven by Albert Provencal of 3613 Orton avenue who says the boy appeared from behind. Hardy was taken to MacNeal Memorial hospital. In the second crash at Prairie and Ogden Frank Bonk 68 of 3514 Oak avenue suffered back injuries and was also hospitalized at MacNeal Memorial hospital.
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Brookfield
DuBois
Ogden
Wil- Tam Hardy
Prairie Avenue
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Hardy
Albert Provencal
Orton Avenue
Prairie and
Frank Bonk
Bonk
Oak Avenue
Brookfield Building Drop Reported in June Permits
The Bell Savings and Loan Association of Chicago released a monthly building report noting Brookfield’s slump. In June 1948 five home permits were issued with a total value of 43,500 dollars, versus 25 permits and 254,610 dollars in June 1947. For all building types in June 1948 Brookfield totaled 57,055 dollars, down from 278,263 dollars in June 1947. May 1948 total was 3,196,720 dollars.
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Brookfield
Bell Savings and Loan Association of Chicago
Denies Cut in Operation of the Co. Commissary
L Morell Gross of Brookfield denied reports he profits from running the Cook County jail commissary. Sheriff Elmer M. Walsh said he could not name the profit recipient and implied the operator handled it. The controversy followed a John Howard Association request to remove the commissary from politics.
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Cook County
L. Morell Gross
Brookfield
Chicago
Elmer M. Walsh
Gross
Walsh
John Howard Association
Ban Humps and Bumps Along Old Rail Right of Way
Officials from the bus line and Attorney Bosgraf of Brookfield met to discuss leveling humps and bumps on the Chicago and West Towns rail line at intersections including Lincoln and 96th Blanchan Cleveland Morton Harrison Raymond Madison Arthur Monroe at Park Oak Sunnyside Prairie and Vernon. Gearhardt general manager will receive a prepared list this week.
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Chicago
West Towns
Bosgraf
Brookfield
P. W.gearhardt
Leonard ‘Bosgraf
Lincoln
96Th
Blanchan
Cleveland
Morton Harrison
Raymond
Madison
Arthur
Monroe
Park
Oak
Sunnyside
Prairie
Vernon
R. Gearhardt
1948 49 RB Schedule Overview
The schedule lists events for the 1948-49 RB term with dates from August 30 to May 30. Key items include Faculty Workshop, School Opening, County Institute, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Holiday, Christmas Holiday, Washington's Birthday, Spring Vacation and Memorial Day.
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County Institute
Washington
Mayor Hayford Views Freedom Train in Chicago Stop
Mayor Hayford toured a pre review of the Freedom Train during its Chicago stop last week. The train resided on a siding south of Soldier Field’s south entrance, drawing curious onlookers and officials.
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Hayford
Chicago
Soldier Field
Registration For Draft Here Soon In Illinois
Brookfield awaits word from Col. Paul G. Armstrong acting director of Selective Service in Illinois on location and personnel of draft boards for this area. The World War II board in Riverside will resume work. Initial registration days will call on registrars and volunteers. Under the new plan Illinois men 18 to 25 will register Aug 16 to Sept 15, with older men registering first at local draft boards.
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Brookfield
Paul G. Armstrong
Nois
Ethis
Riverside
Col. Armstrong
Illinois
Fragmentary court notes on a restitution and fine ruling
A garbled fragment notes a court proceeding involving remorse from a LaGranarne ward figure facing dual charges. It references a restitution payment and a fine of 75 dollars, with unclear details about the arrest and statements given in court.
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LaGranarne ery-Ward
Lareé
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Brookfield Zoo
By Archie Schonemann
Tarsier
Orlando
Jacques
Robert Snedigar
ICC
Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club
Salt Creek
Pat Purl
Donald Konetsky
Tommy Malek
Robert Gabel
Warren Hauschild
Bobby Chalewick
W.T
Selective Service Board
Selective Service Headquarters
Broad Y Aurora
Othes
Wapelss
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