European Zoo Tour Reveals Wartime Scars and London Highlights
Mr and Mrs Robert Bean recount visits to zoos and private farms across Europe including Amsterdam Antwerp Copenhagen Edinburgh London Hamburg Whipsnade Paris and Rotterdam Director Bean notes war damage at Rotterdam and Hamburg while detailing London's Zoological Society highlights from Regent's Park founded 1828 to 1864 events and 1950 attendance forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bean
Europe
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Copenhagen
Edinburgh
London
Hamburg
Whipsnade
Paris
Rotterdam
Bean
Zoological Society
Regent Park
Mr. Bean
Zoological Society of London
Stamford Raffles
Humphry Davy
Regent's Park
Tower
Henry II
Frederick II
Regent and Garden
Fellows
Fellows of the Zoological Society
Pavilion
Regent
The
Whipsnade Zoo
Britain
Dunstable
Downs
Vale of ‘Aylesbury
Aqet
Tasmania
Ara Evere
Draft call starts with 20 local men report for physicals
Col Paul G Armstrong state selective service director says 20 men from Local Board No 111 will report August 10 for physicals at 926 W Jackson Chicago. First call since Korea era. ages 19 26. 21 month service. no inductions yet and next call between now and Sept 1. Registrations of 18 year olds have surged locally. LTHS office open 8 to 4:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Armstrong
Selective Service
Himais
Armstrong
Lyons Township High School
Korea
Gertrude. Martinek
LTHS
LaGrange
la Grange Park
Western Springs
Brookfield
Riverside
Miss Martinek
W. Jackson
Mike Wahlberg
National Guard
Richard Smykal
Guard
Ilinois National Guard
Promoted in US Air Force Sergeant Kushenbach Earns Rank
Sergeant John P Kushenbach of Brookfield Illinois promoted within the Strategic Air Command at Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport Louisiana He is an experienced aviation mechanic previously with the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron and the 4211th Organizational Maintenance Squadron He trained at Sheppard AFB and MacDill AFB and has served on B 29 and B 50 aircraft since enlistment in 1948 The promotion follows completion of bomber training and marks him as the sole enlisted promotion in his unit for June He is a graduate of St Barbara's School and Lyons Township High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P.kushenbach
P. J. Kushenbach
Madison Ave
Brookfield
Strategic Air Command
Barksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport
John P. Kushenbach
Sgt. Kushenbach
91St Strategic Reconnaisance Squadron
Air Force
Sheppard A. F
Wichita Falls
Texas
Kushenbach
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa
Florida
Barksdale AF Base
St. Barbara's School
Lyons Township High School
Auto Crash Injures Two Near Maple and Garfield
An early morning auto accident on July 19 at 5 25 a m near Maple and Garfield left Ann Gardner of 2117 South 20th Broadview NL with a sprained wrist. Charlotte Banazewski 58 sustained multiple rib fractures and back injuries. Richard W Gorz 22 of 8030 Sunny Side Brookfield drove into her rear, front fenders and grill damaged. Gorz says the car ahead stopped suddenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Garfield
Ann‘ Gardner
South 20Th St
Broadview
Brookfield
Charlotte Banazewski
LaGrange
Richard W. Gorz
Sunnyside
Gorz
Charlotte Benaszewski
First Teen Age Party Draws Brookfield Crowd
The Brookfield Recreation Commission hosted its first Teenage party on July 19, attracting about 200 attendees. Guests enjoyed square and round dancing, despite a evening downpour, and hot dogs were grilled due to damp ground. Parents and commission members attended. more chaperones welcome via Mrs. Markland who plans an August hayride with a 50 cent charge. Treasurer’s report delayed as bills remain outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Commission
Markland
Injured in Tree Fall Trims Boughs at Ray mond Ave
Edward Barrington of 3200 Raymond Ave fell from a tree while trimming branches. He was hospitalized with two fractured vertebrae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barrington
Raymond Ave
34 Foot War Canoe Teaches Boys Paddling Skills
A 34 foot war canoe at the West Suburban Scout council camp on Lake Delavan hosts up to 20 scouts plus two instructors. The vessel is the largest around and is sometimes capsized for overnight trips with patrols aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban
Lake ‘Delavan
Brookfield Building Boom Drives June Permits Upward
Brookfield home building surged in June 1950 with 38 permits valued at $835,095, compared to 12 permits totaling $108,100 in June 1949. Suburban towns reported a June 1950 total of $38,868,428 while Chicago region historic data show rising home counts and values through 1950, with projections based on the first half returns from Bell Savings and Loan of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Chicago
Hammond
Gary
Bell Savings and Loan Association
North LaSalle St
Dollar Day Set for Brookfield on August 10
The Brookfield merchants plan a Dollar Day on Thursday August 10 from 9 am to 9 pm. Advertiser Nina Wallace of The Brookfield Magnet surveyed the local field and predicted strong shopper response, noting many live-wire merchants have signed up for one dollar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Wallace
Brookfield Magnet
Brookfield
Gunpowder the Police Dog to Under Health Check
Gunpowder the Brookfield Police Dog will take a time-out for a health check on duty. He reportedly bit Officer Petrusha’s thumb during a scuffle at the station, prompting a rest cure. The mixed terrier and Airedale is a tough nighttime presence with a monthly feed bill around six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunpowder
Brookfield
Petrusha
Airdale
Four Scouters to Attend Wood Badge Training near Boulder Junction
Four Scouters from the West Suburban Boy Scout council were among 82 scout leaders chosen for an eight day Wood Badge training course to be held near Boulder Junction Wisconsin. Kenneth Hempstead district commissioner Berwyn Stickney district Frank Kessel assistant district commissioner Arrowhead district and Ed Zabel are among the selected leaders from Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan in this training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Boy Scout Council
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Boulder Junction
Wis
Kenneth Hempstead
Berwyn-Stickney
Frank Kessel
Arrowhead
Ed. Zabel ‘ Fove
Siatriel
Brookfield VFW Forms Model Airplane Club
Eighteen boys have enrolled in a Brookfield model airplane club organized by the local VFW post. Arthur Foster and Stephen Sivacek lead with Rob Vondrasek and Dick Sistek assisting as the group forms plans and expects a September contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Brookfield Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arthur Foster
Post
Foster
Stephen Sivacek
Stephen
Broadway
Rob Vondrasek
Dick Sistek
Sistek
Cicero
Next Scout Year Outlined By West Suburban Council
The West Suburban council maps a stepped up 12 month program starting September with training for cubmasters scouts, and explorers in October November March and April. Round-Ups Roll Calls Paul Bunyan event and first aid at Camp Sullivan. Catholic scouters join conference at Lewis Aeronautical College. Green Bar Patrol Leaders at Falconer camp October Den Chief at Hinsdale October. January Leads Fun Night at Hinsdale. February Scout Week ends with Eagle banquet. April Se venth Region meeting. May Hammer and Saw at Camp Delavan. Camp Delavan six week season opens June 24. H G Thyer Berwyn reports 6053 scout membership seeks more units.
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Boy Scouts of the
West Suburban Council
Paul Bunyon
Sullivan
Lewis Aeronautical College
Falconer Camp
Hinsdale
Camp Delavan
H. G. Thyer
Berwyn
Donors Named for Fourth Celebration at Brookfield
Brookfield Recreation Commission announces 52 donors supporting the fourth celebration. Teenage entertainment is planned every other Wednesday under coordinator Mrs. David Markland. The next program may include a hayride, with plans not finalized. The upcoming teen party is scheduled for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Recreation Commission
David Markland
Elder Carcich reassigned to Washington conference
Elder Carcich, head of Hlinets Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists, is assigned to the Washington state conference. The move was announced during the General Conference in San Francisco. Elder J. L. McConaughey will assume Carcich’s duties as Pacific Press manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threedore Careich
Hlinets
Seventh Day Adventists
Washington State
Brookfield
Carcich
General Conference of
San Francisco
Elder Carcich
West Coast
J. L. McConaughey
Hero
Pacific Press
Illinois
Elder McConaughey
Ben L. Grundset
Mountain View
Calif
Seventh Day Adventists Publications Organization
Church
Oklahoma
Greater New York
New York
Southern New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
A Tame Crow and Pair of Dogs Make Headlines This Week
Brookfield police reports over the past week highlighted a tame crow seen at 3416 Hollywood Ave attracting a crowd before vanishing. A dog at 3619 Blanchan was noted for jumping at people, leading to police involvement and capture. The dog at 4232 DuBois was taken to the station on July 21 and later released to its owner after paying the pound fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Hollywood Aves
Blanchan
DuBois
Brookfield Kids Fishing Meet Saturday at Salt Creek
The Brookfield Sportsmen's Club hosts a kids fishing contest Saturday July 29 at Salt Creek banks between Brookfield and Washington bridges. Age limit 15 and under. Prizes include reels rods cameras cash and gear. coupons required from the paper and turn in at Kiwanis Park booth.
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Brookfield Sports
Mens Club
Salt Creek
Brookfield Ave
Washington Ave
Kiwanis Park
Drunk Driver Damages Three Cars on Maple Ave
A drunken driver reportedly damaged three parked vehicles on Maple Avenue on July 23. Hudson at 4010 Maple belonged to Willis H. Fick. station wagon at 4014 Maple owned by Lawrence Tarcando. another car at 3625 Arthur Avenue owned by Donald J. Holpuch. Reporter noted weaving vehicle seen at 6:07 pm on July 23. No driver name or plate obtained.
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Maple Ave
Hudson
Maple
Willis H. Fick
Lawrence Tarcando
Arthur Ave
Donald J. Holpuch
Vacation Visitors at Home of H. W. Fishers
Mr and Mrs H W Fisher of 3682 Prairie Ave hosted visitors in the fortnight. Among them were their son Edward Wark with his wife and their Asyeht and son in law, and Mrs Joe Brocato of Baltimore. En route to Brookfield they visited Canada and Niagara Falls. Wark is electrical supervisor with Riegs Distler Inc of Baltimore. Another guest was Auenst Ward and family of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Fisher
Prairie, Ave
Edward Wark
Joe Brocato
Baltimore
Brookfield
Canada
Niagara Falls
Wark
Riegs Distler, Inc
Fisher
Auenst Ward and
Thieves Try to Force Entrance at National Tea Store
A July 25 report states suspects attempted to pry open the National Tea store on Ogden Avenue using a pinch bar. Police were notified and Brankfield authorities are handling the case. no loot details were provided in the report.
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National Tea Store
Ogden Ave
Brankfield
Brookfield Band Concert Set for August Second
The third of four Brookfield summer band concerts will be presented at Gross School on Wednesday August 2. The series features local musicians and aims to entertain residents with a diverse program.
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Brookfield
Brookfield Village Notes Show Local Life And Moves
Brookfield residents report church pastor George Vulgaris planning a Baltic vacation, Willis Fisher buying the Hi Hat Drive Inn at 6859 Archer Ave., J L McConaughy shifting Seventh Day Adventists leadership while house hunting, Jaro Swatgk healing from a sprain, Bob Morrow renewing car stickers, Louis Ciotti arranging fruit displays, Frank Karlovaky welcoming a daughter on June 24, and multiple Brookfield winter residents including Al Fox of Hollywood. Twenty eight Brookfield people were among winter residents in St Petersburg Florida for 1949 50 season with TaGrange and Riverside sending funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vulgaris
Faith Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Willis Fisher
Hinsdale
Hi Hat Drive Inn
Archer Ave
J. L. McConaughey
Illinois Conference of the
Seventh Day Adventists
The
Pacific Press
Elder Carcich
Washington State
Brookfield
Jaro Swatgk
Bob Morrow
Louis Ciotti
Frank Karlovaky
St. Petersburg
Fla
TaGrange
Riverside
al Fox
Hollywood
Vacation Postcards From Hajek and Houstop
Mr and Mrs Flouis Hajek report visits to South Haven and Detroit and plan a Kalmazoo trip. Mrs Hejek teaches at Lincoln School. Mary Houstop of the R B High faculty hails from Trois Rivieres Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flouis F. Hajek
South Haven
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Hejek
Lincoln School
Mary
Houstop
R-B High
Trois- Rivieres
Québec
Plan Hearing on Add to a School Area
A public hearing may be held in August to discuss adding a small North Riverside area to Riverside Brookfield High. The petition with 458 signatures, 74 percent of residents, requests inclusion by the township school district trustees. The matter could be appealed to the county superintendent if trustees do not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Riverside
Riverside- Brookfield High
First Ave
22Nd St
A. R. Roos
Th Trict
North Riv
Ship High School
Riverside-Broght High School
Edward Simons
Township School Trust
Rt Brookfield High School
Provi
August Hernandez dies after illness at Congress Park yard
August Hernandez a Burlington and Quincy worker living in a boxcar near Congress Park 74 road yards was taken to the MacNeal hospital after ill health developed early May 3 15 p m. Police and witnesses say he grew worse and collapsed while walking toward a tower with coworker Paul McIntyre noting Hernandez slipped and died possibly from a coronary condition.
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August Hernandez
Congress Park
Burlington & Quincy
MacNea
Hernandez
Firley
Pgs
Paul McIntyre
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US Air Force
Bell Co
Outline
Elder Careich
Washington
SDA
Theodore Cardich
H. W. Fishers
Ding
Crew
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