Children’s Zoo and Farm at Chicago Zoological Park Opens
A new Children’s Zoo and Farm at the Chicago Zoological Park will open to the public in August. The exhibit, opposite the bear pits, features a cow barn, windmill, silo, and island displays with ponies, goats, rabbits, ducks, sheep, bears, and fawns. The area aims to educate children about milk origins, livestock, and farm life through lively, child centered displays and live demonstrations.
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Chicago Zoological Park
Zoo
Awards for Service Given Men At Hines Hospital
Fay Kendall and Sylvia Bedrava received certificates of devotion for one thousand hours of volunteer service at Hines Hospital. Thelma and Janda assisted, while Mark Yafid earned a merit certificate for four hundred hours. Kendall and Janda are former presidents of Edward Feely Unit 0.190, American Legion Auxiliary. Bedrava and Markland are members. Virginia Novak was publicity chair.
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Fay Kendall
Blanchan Ave
Sylvia Bedrava
Monroe Ave
Veteran Sainte Oe
P Whit Janda
Thelma
Mark‘Yafid
Hines Hospital
Mmes Kendall and
Janda
Edward Feely
American Legion Auxiliary
Bicycle Collision Injures Hollinger Child
Margo Hollinger of 245 Forest Ave., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hollinger, was injured in a bicycle accident near the old Lincoln School on June 17 while riding with a friend. More injuries reported though condition not listed.
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Margo Hollinger
Hollinger
Phillip Hollinger
Forest Ave
Lincoln Sapo
Colana
Tod
VFW Carnival Lights Brookfield Street Block Party
The annual VFW carnival of Brookfield post 2868 moves to Broadway and Maple this week with prizes and entertainment for all ages. Commander Harold Kubista says favorites like the merry go round ferris wheel tilt a wheel and refreshments will be available as members host neighbors. The carnival opened June 19 and runs through June 28.
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Brookfield
Broadway
Maple
Harold Kubista
Balloon Race to Highlight July Fourth Celebration
Six hundred boys and girls participate in a balloon race at Kiwanis Park on July 4. Postcards attached to helium balloons will be released at 2 p.m. The farthest distance postcard wins a $5 gift certificate. Cards cost 25 cents and may be bought from local merchants.
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Kiwanis Park
Daily Vacation Bible School to End Friday
The Hollywood Brookfield Presbyterian church ends two weeks of Vacation Bible School with a program exhibit and ice cream social Friday at 7 30 pm. Rev Curtis M Glick and his wife attend the Illinois synod meeting at Monmouth College as commissioners from the Chicago Presbytery. The church school will wrap up for summer next Sunday and reopen Sept 13.
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Hollywood-Brookfield Presbyterian Church
Curtis M. Glick
Illinois Synod
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Glick
Chicago
Summer play registrations surge in Kiwanis Park events
On June 19 and 20 heavy registrations filled Kiwanis Park programs. Ninety seven children joined swimming, archery, arts and crafts, tennis and golf activities run by recreation superintendent Bill Radke and volunteers. A Little League farm program reports nearly 160 boys in morning sessions and a smaller second group forms for younger players to boost play and safety.
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Bill Radke
Casey Flowers
Nancy Haas
Marily Crook
Kiwanis Park
Gross School
Lincoln School
Congress Park School
Hollywood Community House
Little League Farm
Little League
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Commission
Brookfield
Pony League Farm
A. Radke
Phowers
Redke
Nancy
Hans
Marilyn
Warn Boys Playing in Q Yards
Reports of boys playing on the right of way of the Burlington railroad in Congress Park were turned over to the police and the parents were notified. They said they would cooperate to keep the youngsters off the right of way.
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Burlington ‘Railroad
Congress Park
Weekly Swim to Start on July 9 at YMCA
Registrations remain open at West Suburban YMCA for a six week program for boys and girls seven years and older. The Thursday morning sessions begin July 9 and run through Aug 18 with medical examinations required. Don Widler, physical director, leads the program with qualified instructors on hand. Sign up at the YMCA. day camp and swim and see registrations are closed to new signees, who go on a waiting list.
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West Suburban
Kilroy War Casualty Buried in Riverside Area
Frank R Kilroy 22 US Army Pvt killed in action in Korea May 15 1953. Burial plans at Paloucek Funeral Home and Mt Emblem Cemetery contingent on body arrival. Survived by parents Raymond and Gussie Kilroy sister Elaine Shemanske grandmother Josephine Azzarello and nephew Thomas Shemanske. Prior residents Brookfield then Westmont. Attended Gross Grammer School Riverside Brookfield High School 1945 1949.
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Frank R. Kilroy
Korea
Paloucek
Grand Bivd
Raymond Kilroy
Pvt. Kilroy
US Army
Pvt
Kilroy
Westmont
Brookfield
Frank
Gross Grammar School
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Raymond and
Gussie
Nee Azzarello
Elaine Shemanske
Josephine Azzarello
Thomas R. Shemanske
Mt. Emblem Cemetery
Vacation Trip Highlight for Mrs Mamie Davis
Mrs Mamie Davis of 3535 Vernon recently returned from a trip to Corpus Christi Texas and St Joe Arkansas. She visited Wattello Iowa to see sister in law Mary Fraser and sister H O Pease and her husband. In Texas she visited grandson and family and took sightseing trips to Mexico. In St Joe she stayed with brother M F Archibald and sister-in-law. Davis returned with son in law Charles Becker of Riverside and family. The Gustafsons and Beckers visited Mrs Fraser over Memorial Day weekend.
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Mamie Davis
R. L. Gustafson
Vernon
Corpus Christi
Tex
St. Joe
Ark
Davis
Wattello
H. O. Pease
Pease
Mary Fraser
Texas
Park Shelter Burns In Early Morning Fire
A Kiwanis Park shelter used for picnics and 4th of July celebrations burned early Tuesday. The structure and playground equipment were destroyed leaving only charred ruins. No loss estimate was released, but a replacement building is likely planned.
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Kiwanis Park
Double Birthday Fete At Earl Wellman Home
A family dinner at Earl Wellman’s home reports the double birthday celebration for Fred G. Wellman and his grandson Fred L. Wellman. Fred G. is a June 17 birthday, while Fred L. is June 15, at 3582 Oakave. Fred L. is the son of Mr and Mrs Teacher's College Normal Ill.
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Earl Wellman
Fred G. Wellman
Fred L. Wellman
Qakave
Fred G
Fred L
Teacher's College
Normal, Ill
Section Worker On Heat Death in Yards
A Burlington section worker named Crus Hernandez died after a heat attack while at the yards. He collapsed twice on the main line and was hospitalized in Berwyn after Dr. Hill attended him. Hernandez, of 1531 South Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, was reported ill by tower operator Dean Zettinger and the inhalator squad was summoned from the fire department. Police investigated the incident.
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Crus Hernandez
Burlington Railroad
Berwyn
Hill
Hernandez
Dean Zettinger
South
Sawyer Ave
Chicago
Move Offices to New Addition in R B High School
River side Brookfield high school moves the personnel office to the main floor of the new addition. Administrative offices will follow in a few days. The commerce department will occupy south tier rooms from west entrance to old main entrance after moves. Basketball equipment being installed this week. Pool tile completed and landscaping underway. Swimming pool not available this summer per Supt Haebich.
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Riverside-Brookfield High School
Sayt I. E. Haebich
Commerce Department
Haebich
Police Warn Public on 4th Fireworks Law
Brookfield police report many complaints of fireworks use. They note interstate shipments cannot be stopped but unlawful fireworks will be confiscated. Under state law all fireworks are illegal except sparklers cap pistols and canes with no exposed explosive, plus red flares.
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Brookfield
Mothers' Auxiliary Meeting at the Park
The auxiliary group held a regular meeting with members gathering at the park to discuss activities and plan events while enjoying quiet games and conversations.
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Mothers’ Auxiliary Meeting
Nats
Little
Aed Farm
Lincoln Class Exercises at Lincoln School Hall
The Class of 1953 entered the new Lincoln school auditorium to Elgars Pomp and Circumstance. Joyce Gilliam led the Pledge of Allegiance and the America song. Joseph Janda presented the class gift, a Webster phonograph and cart, to Principal Armgard. Barbara Fritsch and Sandra Hoppe played Norwegian Dance No 2. Awards were given by the American Legion and auxiliary for leadership and citizenship essays.
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Lincoln School
Elgar
Joyce Gilliam
America
Brian Lundmark
Eileen Jovanovich
Verdi
Ruth Cech
Robert Resh
Youman
Joseph Janda
Webster
Armgard
Grieg
Barbara Fritsch
Sandra Hoppe
American Legion
Joseph Kostka
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
C. Benke
Myron Fisher
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
333 Students in Summer School at Brookfield Church
333 students are enrolled at the Brookfield Baptist church Bible school. Closing exercises are set for Thursday evening June 25 at 7 o'clock in Gross school. Saturday features a Cantigny Woods picnic with routes marked by arrows. A prize awaits the student with most relatives present. A Lutheran film My Brother follows the program. Balloon release of 3,000 balls Tuesday drew a large crowd.
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Brookfield
Lutheran Church
My Brother
Mes. M. Smith
B. Sims
B. Allen
G. Oberg
R. A. Pettitt
R. Riley
R. Pettitt
Leslie Nechvatal
Water Extension Plans Approved for Congress Park
Illinois Department of Public Health approves water main extensions for a public supply project in Congress Park. The Magnet reports confirmation from Springfield this week.
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Congress Park
Illinois Department of Public Health
Magnet
Springfield
Brookfield Magnet Moves to New Office in Brookfield
The Brookfield Magnet relocates to 8869 Burlington Blvd in space formerly used by Sproad Realtors. It thanks Village Manager Bash and Brookfield for the use of 3840 Maple Ave. The issue lists local residents and ongoing village business, including Kiwanis Zoo Day plans, faculty and staff notes, and new offices for Howard Sproat Realtors and Admo Bldrs at 8911 Burlington.
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Brookfield
Burlington Blvd
Sproad Realtors
Bash
Mapleave
Charlie Barnes
Jerk
Oliver H. Kugel
Magnet
Europe
C. B. Ostewig
Q.g
Burlington
Ralph Cantrell
Kiwanis-Zoo
Ralph Raffaelli
Lauferski
Far East
Ives
Peter Natale
Public Works Department
Boy Scouts
Jane
Zouka
Brookfic Zoo
Missouri
Bill Stranquist
Les Nechvatas
Bible School
Brookfield Baptist Church
Hodge Paden
Howard Sproat
Admo
Steve Dragos
Prairie Ave
Willow Springs
Bill
Radke
Ise Gila Donald
Funeral rites for Rev Daniel J Stokes 55 in Brookfield
Funeral services for the Rev Daniel J Stokes 55 in charge at St Barbara s Brookfield were held at Our Lady Victory Chicago with interment Olivet cemetery Cardinal Stritch presiding Fr Stokes died in Sacred Heart sanitarium Milwaukee after a year and a half illness He had served at Our Lady of Victory 1931 39 and left St Barbara parish in 1950 Surviving mother Mary Stokes sister Farrell two brothers and Thomas Ordained 3 years ago at Holy Names Cathedral
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Daniel J. Stokes
St. Barbara's
Brookfield
Our Lady Victory Church
Agathe Chicago
Olivet
Cardinal Strit
Hans Fr. Stokes
Sacred Heart Sanitarium
Milwaukee
Haing
Dan Stokes
Lemont
Buckley
Stokes
Our Lady of Vict Church
Westmont
St. Barb Parish
Chicago
Mary Stokes
Farrell
Thomas
de Fr. Stokes
Holy Names
Brookfield ladies host gathering at Fathers Day event
The Brookfield group held a Monday night meeting with members and guests in attendance. The program featured certificates of appreciation, discussions of publicity for the cancer drive, and remarks from the secretary about the event’s success and the newspaper’s role in promoting the effort.
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Brookfield
Idays
Kelhetary
Teuscher Wins Sioteitt Award After World Welcome
Teuscher, listed as Teuscher T. Peleer, won No 9 for the Sioteitt award and received a world welcome. A Fourth of July parade followed the victory, with activities at the quarters of pos$9.
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Ganigation
Rockford Jupe
Teuscher
Peleer T. Gross Post
Sioteitt
Isp
Injury and death linked to airfield incident in Meyers area
Fragmentary notes suggest Frank-José was injured and died near an airfield. Parents and Meyers of 404 appear involved with services and missing details. A July 10 visit planning and Browline police ties are mentioned, plus references to the Meyers opera tavern on Ogden Avenue.
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Frank
José
Arents
Meeyers
Mai
Meyer
Poe
George
Meyers Opera Tavern
Ogden
Brookfield Sports Fishing Derby Returns for Fans
Entry details for the Brookfield sports fishing derby are incomplete in the fragments. The notice invites participants to register, but names and dates are unreadable, leaving the exact venue and deadlines unclear.
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Hines
VFW
Daily Vacation Bible School
Supt. Radke
League Farm
Frank Kilroy
Arkansas
Iowa
Brookfield Recreation Program
Hollywood-Brookfield
Hollywood-Brookfield Church Bible School
Community Church In
Hollywood
Harold Nunes
Kenneth Carnahan
Cathy Schmidt
Donna Gable
Linda Summers
Otte Bilek
Herman Karmen
Lincoln
Baptist Church
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