World crisis looms as Dulles heads to Paris meanwhile UN falters
A reflective column notes impending crises and Dulles flying to Paris to discuss Indo China peace with Mendes France and Eden. It criticizes UN paralysis, calls for a world body as a sounding board, and targets U S domestic issues from Illinois highways to crop controls while Lampooning current diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Geneva
Paris
Mendes- France
Eden
United Nations
New York
Mrs Anna Hinton Buried in Mt Carmel
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Hinton age 85 were held July 9 from Mansfield Funeral Home 3745 Grand Blvd to St Barbara Church on South Prairie with interment at Mt Carmel Cemetery. She lived in Brookfield for many years and was wife of the late Alfred F mother of Grace Kelly Alfred R Berniece Allen Douglas F and F Kenneth and the late Clifford and Leo Hinton. She was a member of St Mary of Cellecourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hinton
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Blvd
St. Barbara’s Church
South Prairie
Mt. Carmel
Hinton
Brookfield
Alfred F
Grace Kelly
Alfred R
Berniece Allen
Douglas F
F. Kenneth
Clifford
Leo Hinton
St. Mary of Cellecourt
WCOF
Accident Victim Hospitalized in LaGrange Report
Sylvia Woods of 834 North La Grange Road LaGrange was hospitalized after a car accident on July 11 police reported. Drivers named were John F Woods 53 of 834 North LaGrange and Ollive F Massong 38 of 3444 East Ave LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Woods
North LaGrange Road
LaGrange
John F. Woods
North LaGrange
Ollive F. Massong
East Ave
la Grange
Car Strikes Little Boy in Busy Street
A vehicle collision occurred in a busy street injuring a young boy. The incident prompted emergency services to respond and secure the area while witnesses gave accounts of the sequence leading to the crash. Police will investigate to determine fault.
Brookfield 1954 Community Chest Plans Under Way
Plans are under way for Brookfield 1954 Community Chest drive with M L Gimbel as campaign chairman. Training of zone and block captains and volunteers will precede Light Up Night. Raymond J Kenny named budget chair while agencies, including Girl Scouts Boy Scouts YMCA Campfire Girls, face budget reviews. Last year’s drive raised 15750 with 11962.84 collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
M. L. Gimbel
Red Feather
Board of Directors
A. O. Walter
Raymond J. Kenny
Girl Scouts
Goy Scouts
YMCA
Campfire Girls
R. A. Polivka
E. R. Whitehead
H. V. Jones
J. K. Stevens
Frank Tregler
John W. Long
W. J. Biddle
W. A. Gustafson
M.A. Dietrich
Homer Eby
D. W. Sennett
Brad Mason
R. Hockenbrough
R. J. Kenny
Brook Park PTA Names 1954 Committees At Meeting
William Steinhour announces 1954 Brook Park PTA standing committee chairmen on July 6 1954 including Audi tor David McClain building and grounds Guy Franzese hospitality Mrs Anthony Manrella membership Mrs Clifford Shanahan program Mrs Henry Hohe publicity Mrs Gus Prochaska safety Gus Prochaska social Mrs Joseph Kynds and ways and means Mrs Walter Kenneth Special committee chairs Health and welfare Mrs Anton Sterba legislation David Earth publications Mrs James Ferguson library Mrs Glenn Weeks music Mrs Haldon Foltz Ice cream social postponed due to building program. executive board and committee meetings set for Aug 3 8 p.m. in Brook Park school community room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steinhour
Brook Park Pta
Davdl McClain
Guy Franzese
Anthony Manrella
Clifford Shanahan
Henry Hohe
Gus Prochaska
Joseph Kynds
Walter Kenneth
Anton Sterba
Davd Earth
James Ferguson
Glenn Weeks
Haldon Foltz
Brook Park School
Brookfield Chamber Plans New Business Group
Brookfield business leaders drafted plans for a Chamber of Commerce program at a Tuesday meeting. A September membership drive was discussed after a board meeting last week, with a launch anticipated. Notices from C Demme and A Christoff encourage ideas to strengthen city initiatives and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Brookfield
C. Demme
A. Christoff
Chamber of Commerce
Lt. Robert S. Lewis Calls From Japan On Leave
Lt. Robert S. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Lewis, surprised his wife by calling from Japan. He was in Japan for a two week vacation from Korea and had recently been treated for malaria in Korea. His address is Lt. Robert S. Lewis 02267342 1 U. S. Corps NCO Academy APO 358 c/o P. M. San Francisco Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Lewis
F. J. Lewis
Japan
Robert
Korea
Bob
U. S. Corps
San Francisco
Cal
Fireworks Damage Reported at Kiwanis Park Incident
Harold Fisher of 3440 Madison reported to police on July 10 that his 1953 Ford suffered pitting to the top hood and trunk after a rocket from the Kiwanis Park fireworks display exploded. The incident occurred July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fisher
Madison
Kiwanis Park
Teen Age Girls Fight At Town Street Gathering
A report filed with the police last week describes a July 8 fight involving about half a dozen teenage girls. Several girls were turned over to authorities and later released to parents at the station.
Brookfield Magnet notes illness and job ad in village report
The Magnet reports Robert N. Wilson of Brookfield is seriously ill at home in Bowling Green Kentucky. It recalls the deaths of Mrs. Wilson and the Wilsons' son last year within ten days and invites cards to his Payne Street address. The paper seeks Brookfield resident with strong secretarial and publicity skills for at home work.
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Robert N. Wilson
Brookfield
Payne St
Bowling .Green
Hines Hospital
The
Magnet
Hunter
Balloon Race Contest At Brookfield Sees Wide Returns
The Brookfield Balloon Race began with 250 postcards tied to helium balloons and released. The farthest returning card wins a cash prize. postmarks must be dated by July 19. Early returns include Roland Krieger of 4159 Deyo Ave found at 127th St in Blue Island and others from Chicago Elmhurst Sharpsville Arcadia Kokomo Millhause Bedford and Sheridan with more to follow.
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Brookfield
Bill Radke
Roland Krieger
Deyo Ave
127Th St
Blue Island
Sender
Charles George, Jr
N. Leamington
Chicago
Elmhurst
Richard Rassmussen
Arden Ave
Adler
Sharpsville
Ind
Barbara Rice
Harrison Ave
Sheridan
Connie Fiala
Maple Ave
Arcadia
Carol Marshall
Prairie Ave
St. Peters
Danny Na
All-Time Water Pumpage Records Set in Park
LaGrange Park set an all-time monthly water pumpage record in June with 25,241,000 gallons, surpassing May's 24,249,000. Trustee Harlow Gaylord announced at a village board meeting that despite high use, sprinkling bans have not been needed due to recent rainfall aiding supply. He noted ongoing drilling on the emergency well reached 320 feet and aimed for 360 feet, with a hoped yield of about 1,000 gallons per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange Park
Harlow Gaylord
Gaylord
P. Miller Artesian
Unclaimed Awards At the Village Hall
Awards of ribbons from the Fourth of July parade remain unclaimed at the village hall. Winners must claim by their parade numbers. Unclaimed items include Costumes Girls No 11 and 14 Costumes Boys No 12 and 113 ee No 18 and 22.
Devotional Thanks From a Korean Orphan at Riverside Brookfield High
A letter from Cho Hai Yong, a 13 year old Korean orphan aided by Riverside Brookfield High School students, expresses gratitude for $180 once raised for his care. He describes studies in Seoul, Christian devotion, a recent junior high certificate, and Arbor Day plantings at the orphanage, asking about the donor’s college and requesting letters and stories from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Cho ‘Hai Yong
Cho
A-B
Seoul
Pusan
Korea
Adjourned Village Board Meets Amid Heat and Quorum Shortfall
An adjourned village board meeting held Tuesday evening due to a lack of a quorum approved an emergency ambulance purchase from Heinz Ford Co for 2070 dollars to replace the Kaiser. The board also received thanks from Supt Pease of Dist 102 for police service and added fines for over line parking to the regular ordinances. The manager noted a new traffic officer motorcycle should arrive this week with enforcement to begin on arrival.
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Heinz-Ford Co
Ogden
Kaiser
Supt. Pease
Dist. 102
Congress Park
Bush
Hare named president of Lyons Township Young Democrats
J Robert Hare of 4352 Lawn Ave Western Springs is elected president of the Young Democrats of Lyons Township succeeding Edward M Kralovec Jr of 339 S Gilbert Ave Chicago. Hare an attorney with offices in LaGrange plans a membership drive a family picnic a voters canvass in the Highlands and campaign work for Democratic candidates. Kralovec was elected vice president to represent the western half of Lyons Township with William Anderly of Summit the eastern half. D Van Ort of Summit is secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Hare
Lawn Ave
Western Springs
Young Democrats
Lyons Township
Edward M. Kralovec Jr
S. Gilbert Ave
Chicago
Hare
LaGrange
Highlands
Democratic Party
Kralovec
William Anderly
Summit
D. van Ort
Review of BBC 53 54 Program and Brookfield Parks Growth
The Brookfield Recreation Commission annual report, issued last week by William H. Radke, shows 623 registrations across football clinic, indoor ice skating, children square dancing, basketball, table tennis, top graders club, community players, kite contest, and roller party totaling 15 793 hours. Land acquisitions, including 121 1/2 acres bought for 23000 dollars, and Kiwanis Park use highlight a year round program with diverse activities and a push for tots play areas and teen dances with Newcomer's Alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Wiliam H. Radke
Fire Burns Altar at St Barbara's Church
A fire at St Barbara's church Tuesday started about 1 30 and was under control by 2. The blaze damaged the altar area at the east end. cause not given but defective wiring suspected. Damages are estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barbara’s
Kenny Chest Drive Head
A fragmentary OCR note references a chest drive head event involving Kenny with unclear context and missing details. No date location or full names are discernible in the readable text.
Walter Given Civil Assignment Named Head of Division
Walter Given, 41, of 3636 Reymond, recognized as head of the civil division in the office of attorney Robert E. Tieken for the Northern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Alexander J Walter
Reymond
Ockfield
Mice
Robert E. Tieken
Northern
Brookfield Teen Dances Start July 20 At VFW Hall
Brookfield hosts a summer recreation series for teens with six dances starting July 20. Dances run Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 8844 Ogden Ave with 35 cent admission plus a soft drink. Brookfield residents only admitted. out of town guests allowed. Co sponsored by Brookfield Newcomer's Alumni Dance Committee led by Leona Gruber. last year over 200 youths attended.
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Brookfield
VFW
Ogden Ave
Leona Gruber
National Bank Reports Increase in Surplus and Resources
R. K. Schneider, president of First National Bank of LaGrange, said the June 30 statement shows surplus at 200000 and capital at 100000 after a 40000 transfer. Total resources exceed 9169000, up over 500000 since year start and more than 1,000,000 since June 30, 1953. He credited community support and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Schneider
First National Bank of LaGrange
Citizen
Schneider
Reception Held Recap by Women Society Of Christian Service
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reception held by the Women Society of Christian Service. The readable portion indicates a community gathering with a formal event, but no clear date, location, or attendees are established in the legible text.
Car Robber Held to Grand Jury in Village Theft Case
Police tied Team work to solving the Worrington J. House case, linking Brookfield LaGrange Park and Grange Park. House 27 of 4405 South Wabash Ave was bound over for grand jury after a preliminary hearing. He allegedly stole a radio stamps wrist watches and cash from Plymouth Place office in LaGrange Park valued at 70 dollars. He was also involved in thefts from a car at Gran and Jackson, owner Vets ton Lambert at non Bay. Officers Miller Londgred and Firley reported seeing House at 3 15 a m July 5 and later responding to a radio call at 6 30 a m.
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Griffin
Worrington J. House
Casey
Brookfield
Grange Park
House
South Waebash Ave
Plymouth Place
LaGrange Park
Gran
Jackson
Vetston Lambert
Non Bay
Vhite
Miller
Londgred
Firley
Loula
Grand Jury Votes True Bill Against Worlingts House
Cook County grand jury voted true bill against Worlingts House when it met at 6 o clock Tuesday morning. He was bound over to their 4 jury in magistrate's court here last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. House
Cook County
True
Worlingts House
Brookfix squad car theft and clothing theft details
A Brookfix police report describes a house entering a squad car, camera found cached, and a car break in yielding about $250 in jackets trousers and postage stamps. Officer Azarella traced items near the Mil ton address with rolls of stamps. Chief Griffin commended departmental cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Brookfix
Morton
Firley
Jackson
Sam
Stri Bert
Youth Pastor Iversen Named Sevent Day Adventist Radio Voice
Youth leader J Orville Iversen served as director for Illinois Seventh day Adventists and radio speaker for Prophecy during the World Conference session in San Francisco last June. He and his wife and two children moved to Brookfield in 1949 and helped establish youth outings at Dixon as a site for summer activities. Known as an announcer on WGN, he was credited with founding new schools worldwide and boosting interest in nature and outdoor life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Orville Iversen
Francisco
Brookfield
Iversen
Wif
Boon Jerry
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