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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
5
Five month old spectacled langurs Seevter and Maude, formerly at Milwaukee Zoo, recently reached Brookfield Zoo after arriving in Pittsburg. The pair, noted for their startled looks and distinctive black faces with chalky white fur, are described as shy but striking in appearance.
Brookfield Boy Scouts joined by Mrs. Ethel Hickes visit California cities during a West Coast trip as Supt. M. W. Hummel forecasts 1400 attendees for Gross and Brook Park elementary opening events. School counts rise at Gross with more first and second grade sections and staff adjustments noted for several schools.
Martin DaSold plans return to his family home after an outing and visit with his son on the West Coast while a note mentions a trip to Japan.
Richard takes up his first charge as pastor of St Ann Methodist Church in Iowa. He is a graduate of the Garrett Biblical Institute and begins duties at the historic parish.
Joshua Wilson became separated from his party at the Chicago Zoological Park. A good Samaritan, the Thomas Concialdi family of 3406 Hollywood Ave, contacted the boy's parents and drove him to his home in Chicago at 9324 Stewart Ave. Police were notified at 1:35 p.m. on July 26.
About 1,200 workers at Electro-Motive divisions LaGrange and Chicago are slated for layoffs due to slower diesel engine demand from railroads. Many affected employees may transfer to GM plants including Buick Willow Springs Rd, or to other firms. Production will drop from 7.5 to about 4 units per day, while rebuild work rises to offset layoffs.
Don Dunning, injured while employed at the Argonne laboratory, is slowly recovering in Oak Park hospital. He has been in a cast since July 10.
A cluttered Brookfield village roundup covers event publicity for an All-Stars game raising funds, youth band at the University of Illinois session, Zoo staff activity at a park, upcoming farm exhibit plans, a kids bike trip, Kiwanis speaker from the Chicago Tribune staff, Lutheran hour rally plans, and local residents’ travels and village manager’s trip.
The R-B Little Theatre unveils Chicagoland's newest playhouse with a 500-seat auditorium including a 300 on the main floor and 200 in the balcony. The rear balcony projection room measures 20 by 10 feet with a rewind room beside it and a winding stair to the top of the left. The stage features 37 feet overhead clearance, a 26 by 28 foot proscenium opening, 30 feet of stage depth, and a rigging array of footlights borders and stage lighting.
A hand grenade found behind a sign at the northeast corner of Prairie and Ogden avenues on July 25 caused excitement. It was learned the device was sand filled. Discovered by 11 year old John Dohnal of 5321 Madison, police alerted. It was moved to AAA battery personnel at 49th and East Avenue. Lt Toquiaacolicho confirmed the casing contained sand.
The final group of Camp Tower Hill attendees from the Congregational Christian conference near Lake Michigan returned last week. Attendees listed include Carol Anderson Bonnie Basak Judy Ellingson Barbara Newell Donald Kash and Oldrich Fisera. Highlights covered Bible self church and friendship classes arts crafts recreation music nature study and photography with swimming. Evening skits stunts and weiner roasts followed candlelight services and campers were told to write letters to themselves to be opened later. The camp serves eighth graders entering fall and high school youth from local Congregational churches.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kessel Sue and Grandma Lapitz visited La Crosse Wisconsin for a week to see relatives and friends They returned via Delavan Wisconsin with their two sons Don and Ken who are Boy Scout camp counselors The group spent the weekend at home and resumed work for the rest of the summer Mrs Lapitz remained in La Crosse to visit her son and other relatives
Frank J. Meyer of Pensacola died in service June 23 1953 and is joined on St Barbara's Catholic church honor roll by two others who died in Korea Robert Gapin on December 1 1951 and Allen J Drallmeier on June 21 1952. The list includes many locally named parishioners with veterans from service.
Brookfield truck driver Leroy Walz was severely burned when his truck ran off Elston Avenue near Cicero and struck the Skil-Saw plant at 5082 North Elston. Brakes reportedly failed, then motorists pulled him from the burning vehicle. Walz, of 3415 Sunny Side, suffered burns to arms and legs and was taken to Manor Hospital in fair condition. the impact created a hole in the plant front.
LaRue G. Thompson, Brookfield high school boys' counsellor and tennis coach, was sworn in as a library board member by Village Clerk Slack Monday evening before the board’s regular meeting. He succeeds Fred Schlange, who resigned earlier. Other board members are Edith Klein president, Frank L. Stack treasurer, Andrew Fenoglio secretary, Rose Henkel and John DeWan.
Miss Priscilla Vyhnanek vacationing with her parents at Peninsula State Park near Fish Creek Wisconsin had an accident in the family car. The vehicle was a total wreck and Priscilla was badly hurt. She is convalescing with her parents who remain at the state park.
The district's tentative 1953-54 budget cuts $7,000 in the District 102 tax levy and projects a possible five cent decrease in the tax rate. The plan totals $779,000 in levies, down from $783,000 a year earlier, and sets a maximum rate of $1.43 per $100 of assessed value versus $1.48 last year. If construction continues, assessed valuation may rise for 1953, affecting taxes.
Brookfield police pistol team led by Officer Pigatto Sgt Firley Officer Amarello and Sgt Barcal won the West Suburban Police Team tournament in Western Springs with a 1048 to 1024 score. The tourney began in June 1953 and resumes July 29 in LaGrange Park with six suburban towns competing.
Supt George S Olsen announced the appointment of fourteen new teachers for the fall term starting September 8. The new hires, seven to fill vacancies and seven to expand the staff to 113, aim to support expected enrollment of 2,325 students. The list includes Joan Akerman speech and radio, Rose Marie Meyer physical education, Mary Mulkern physical education, Don Musselman English, Elmer Chessman chemistry, Ronald Hopiey graphic arts, Arthur Sandusky coaching, and Richard Leiber coaching among others.
Sgt. James J. Pechous, 2d Infantry Division veteran, is slated for U S duty after serving in Korea with Company G. He joined the 24th Division in June 1952 from Ins hianTown Gap, Pa. He has earned the Combat Infantry badge, Korean Service ribbon with two campaign stars, and the UN Service ribbon. Prior to enlistment in October 1951 he worked as an apprentice plasterer. The 2d Division fought in Heartbreak Ridge in October 1951 and Old Baldy in July 1952.
Friends and relatives report Alderman Archibald Carey will be the No 1 alternate delegate to the United Nations. Carey has visited Brookfield on several occasions, with sisters Mrs. D S Patton and Prescott of Woodside among his close family.
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