Removal of families to Brookfield noted at Madison Avenue
A brief notice reports families moved to Brookfield from 825 Madison Avenue, indicating a relocation action and the new address. No further details provided.
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
Riverside-Brookfield summer school enrollment update
About 113 students are enrolled in Riverside-Brookfield high school summer courses, roughly 13 percent of fall enrollment and among the school's largest enrollments. Five regular teachers lead classes while the term runs June 16 to July 25, with schedules from 8 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. and a 10 minute morning recess. The breakdown shows 28 in English, 21 in mathematics, 21 in American History, 26 in sociology and American government, and 26 in typing and bookkeeping. Minor repairs include door and window work and landscaping, plus cabinets being built to improve science storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield
EK. Haebich
L. &. Arthur
L. G. Thompson
Wilma Buch
Transit Case Is Continued To July 29
A three party agreement led to the continuance of the Brookfield village versus Chicago West Town railway and Bluebird System transportation case with the hearing now set for July 29. Berthold L. Goldberg for West Towns and Louis R. Gentile for Bluebird, with Attorney Leonard Bosgraf, seeking a Supreme Court rehearing to clarify priority rights claimed by West Towns. The Commerce Commission has upheld Bluebird’s operating rights since 1936, while West Towns argues it provides western suburb transport and seeks transfers and broader access. the Brookfield dispute originated from a petition with 827 signatures from village property owners seeking transportation solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Chicago, West Town Railway
Bluebird System
Berthold L. Goldberg
West Towns
Louis R. Gentile
Leonard Bosgraf
Penalt
Brookfie
Ever
The
Commerce Commission
Tthe Bluebird Company
Bluebird
Record Sunday Crowd At the Zoo Sets Attendance Mark
Crowds packed Chicago z oo Sunday June 22 with premium parking along 31st street and nearby lots. The event centered on a baby elephant arrived by plane from Ontario Calif, weighing about 400 pounds and 38 inches tall. Estimated price 74000 remains contingent on safe condition. officials expect July 4 attendance to possibly surpass prior records depending on weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
31St Street
31St
Forest Preserve
81St
Five Avenue
Ontario
Calif
Siam
Early deadline notice for next issue around Fourth of July
The Mag net announces an earlier press date due to the holiday. News and advertising copy should be turned in on Friday and Saturday this week. general items accepted on Monday. all news items and classifieds due by 10 o clock Tuesday noon, July 1. The paper will go to press Wednesday noon and appear Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qveek
Brookfield Plans War Memorial for Armistice Day 1947
Brookfield announces erection of a granite shaft memorial west of the village hall to honor five Brookfield veterans of World War II. A companion granite stone facing Brookfield avenue will bear names and insignia. The project, contracted June 2 with Peter Troost, is budgeted at about 38 300 for the monument plus landscaping, with total cost between 5 000 and 6 000. Memorial dedication set for Armistice Day November 11, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield War Memorial
R. F. Morrow
Brookfield War Commission
Brookfield Avenue
Brookfield
Army
Navy
Marine
Air Corps
Morrow
Commission
Kiwanis Dinner Highlights International Meet Plans
Brookfield Kiwanis met in Hollywood Community House to discuss the 32nd International Convention in Chicago from June 29 to July 3. They noted headline speakers and entertainment for attendees and the fellowship aspect. President Kurth announced a prize‑winning float for July 4. Les Wilde, ex‑Army officer, spoke on Arabia with entertaining anecdotes and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Kiwanis Club
Hollywood
Chicago
Kurth
Arabia
Les Wilde
U. S. Army
Break-in At Brookfield Appliance Seized Phonograph
Police report a portable phonograph valued at 88 dollars stolen from Brookfield Appliance on Ogden and Prairie. Entry broke a window on Prairie Avenue side during the night of June 22. officers found phonograph missing and debris on the floor. A clock chimed 1:55 am as investigation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Ogden and
Prairie
Rairie Avenue
Baptist Church Picnic Planned on July 4th
The Brook-Salt Baptist church will hold its annual picnic on Friday July 4 at Cantigny Woods. The all day gathering will feature a church event with outdoor activities and fellowship for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Brook- Salt Baptist Church
Cantigny Woods
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary for The A Stuenkels
Mr and Mrs Adolph C Stuenkel formerly of Brookfield celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24 at their home in Fennville Michigan. They lived in Brookfield for many years moving to Michigan in 1913. Their son Fred Stuenkel resides in New York and Carl Stuenkel in Allegan with daughters Mrs Emma Welch Fremont Wis Mrs Ernest Schultz and Dr K C Stuenkel in Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph C. Stuenkel
Brookfield
Fennville
Mich
Stuenkel
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ernest Schultz
K. C. Stuenkel
Emma Welch
Fremont
Wis
Fred Stuenkel
New York
Carl Stuenkel
Allegan
Director Hired for Brookfield Youth Center
Winston H. Jones named director of Brookfield's Youth Center this week with wife Nen assisting. Jones, a Brookfield resident with a track record in youth service, previously organized a Cub Scout troop and held roles in International Harvester and Portable Elevator. He directs sales for Conion Corporation of Chicago and has four children. Born in Hillsboro Ohio, 38 years ago, he earned a high school athletic award and attended Wooster and Blackburn colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston H. Jones
Brookfield
Kk. A. Chana
Jones
Nen
Washington Avenue
J. W. F. Smith
Chana
Downers Grove
Brookfeild Methodist Church
Methodist Men’s Club
Brookfield Center hires Joneses for summer youth program
Mr and Mrs Jones bring planning organizing and supervising experience to the Brookfield center summer program Their professional employment is funded by the minist chest and marks a significant step in developing a comprehensive youth program for Brookfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Kratkas Arrive on Delayed Hop to Prague
Mr and Mrs Bob Kratka arrived at Prague on June 11 at 2 PM after a long flight from Brookfield via train to New York then to Gander Newfoundland Belgium and onward to Prague. They plan to visit friends and relatives nearby and expect to return to Brookfield in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kratka
Prague
Europe
Kratkas
Brookfield
New York
Gander
Newfound
Belgium
Mrs Fanning Returns Home From California
Mrs Frans B Fanning returns to her home after a difficult trip in California and expresses relief and gratitude for support received during her recovery and travel period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanning
California
Frans B. Fanning
Brookfield Plans Big 4th of July Program
Brookfield outlines a major Independence Day celebration led by Carl Hayford and Robert Morrow with nine drum and bugle corps already signaled for competition. The day features a parade, address by Mr. Supple, basket lunch, softball, games for children, dancing to Jimmy Ruby, and a grand fireworks display. Entries requested by July 1, parade forms at 31st and Grand, route along Grand to Brookfield Avenue to Kiwanis Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Carl Hayford
Robert Morrow
Marquardt
Edward Feely
Amvets
Northwest Cadets
Fort Dearborn
Ardennes
All Girls Corps
D. A
Supple
Chicago Sun
Jimmy Ruby
Southview Avenue
Monroe
Grand Boulevard
Brookfield Avenue
Kiwanis” Park
Binks Holds Third in All-Star Poll for 14th Game
George Bingo Binks Philadelphia left fielder remains in third in the All-Star ballot for the 14th annual game at Wrigley Field on July 8. His sister Mrs. F Rezabek of Vernon Avenue helps boost his vote drive. Tuesday’s tally shows 90,762 votes and the contest ends tonight at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Bingo Binks
Wrigley Field
Binks
F. Rezabek
Vernon Avenue
Dr Obenhaus to Preach Here on Next Sunday
Worshippers at the First Congregational Church anticipate Dr Victor Obenhaus second sermon on Sunday June 29. Obenhaus directs the Social Ethics Department at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obenhaus
Victor Obenhaus
Chicago Theological Seminary
Village manager idea takes root in Brookfield
Mayor Hayford recalls six years of debate on appointing a village manager in Brookfield. He reflects on the dream becoming reality, noting the idea’s practical, safe appeal and past administrations, and hints at ongoing discussion as the story continues on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cous . Hayford
Mansfield Village Adopts James F. Shurtleff as Manager
James F. Shurtleff, Mass., named village manager of Mansfield by trustees Bash, Cox and Krause after 22 applications. He will be paid $6,000 annually and may serve a term up to two years with possible 60 to 80 day availability on a current project. Shurtleff has editorial and managerial experience from Middlestown and Middlesboro, with ties to Brookfield and Sterling Cookingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Shurtleff
Mass
Shurtleff
Bash
Cox
Krause
Mansfield
Manag
Sev
Middlest
Villag
Middlesboro
ONS Rans
Indus
Brookfield
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Margaret Cloge
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Bruce Klein
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Karek Rezek
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Lu Loess
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Diane Adams
Jeannine Hoverson
Robert McDowell
Linnea Oleksey
Robert Hedden
Ronald Berger
Bradley Bauer
Danny Hedden
Sandra Taylor
Larry Bauer
Ryan
the Zoo
Ee Sea
K. Ln
A. Stuenkels
Bob Kratkas
Villa Park
Maywood
Lincoln-Fullerton
Arlington Heights
Giles Colored Corps
Bachman
Pratt
6Th Army
Philly
James F. New Village
Dream Come True
Pres. Hayford
Hayford
Times
Carl
Hayfor
Nue
O ‘Sterling
Cookingham
Side Avenue
Harold
Peel
Ri Beard
William Decies
Schneider
Seth Hinsdale
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