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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
9
The St John Evangelical church in Plum Grove featured a Sunday sermon by Archie Schonemann focusing on Isaiah’s fear of sin and the need for self appraisal. He urged believers to weigh their giving to mankind, note that the church is more than its stones, and strive to overcome fleshly weakness with utmost sincerity.
Marvin L. Haiman was elected president of the Brookfield Luxury Police Corps at its first officers election held last week. Milton F. Worcester is vice president, Raymond Haey secretary, and John Kuts treasurer. A schedule assigning duties was set, by laws will be drafted, next meeting July 10 at Brookfield Village Hall.
Nellie Ethel Bradley died June 26 and funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at the Mansfield Funeral Home to the North Grove church, with interment in North Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband George and Morand Bradley, longtime Brookfield resident, previously of Chi for eight years.
The village-manager bill H B 213 passed the Illinois Senate 44 to 0 and moves to conference for final passage. Gov Stevenson plans to sign. Introduced in the House, it grants smaller cities under 500000 the option to adopt a managerial form of government by referendum.
Tom Lenartson of 4001 Sunnyside Ave identified a racing pigeon picked up in Hollywood as American Union 1951 Chicago 27395. The bird, found June 21, was badly injured, its beak bent, and it had to be destroyed. Races occur weekly, next leg from Kearney Neb. 600 miles.
Emmanuel Schmidt a 17 year old Brookfield junior drowned in an abandoned quarry at Walker and Archer Lemont township Tuesday night while taking a swimming lesson. He was with Frank Damore Raymond Dvorak Harold Nelson and Roger Young. The boys dived in to help but could not reach him and local authorities were notified.
Mayor Kulie outlined July Fourth observances at a village board meeting. The parade begins 10 a.m. on Grand Ave led by Grurs school band with marching units from Amvels VEW and American Legion, plus Chicago Police Post No. drum corps. Floats from merchants and organizations plus fire and public works equipment. a park water fight and contests in the afternoon. William Markward coordinates with the veterans council.
Mr and Mrs Frank T Bates of 3444 Sunnyside announce granddaughter Gwendo lyn Bates born June 18 and note coincidence that cousin Sharon Marie Claffy also arrived June 18 1945 Parents: Frank T Bates Jr and Marie Bates Claffy is married to Robert Claffy
Brookfield Police log shows three dog bite incidents. A juvenile, John May age about a year and a half, was bitten around 11:05 a.m. on June 23 at 3824 Woodside Ave. Another victim, Robert Woolson, residing at 8826 Harrison, was bitten on June 19. A third case involved a Bra zio boy bitten by a dog on June 25.
Erwin Yuenger of 3618 McCormick Ave was injured June 20 after falling from a box or chair while working in a Hollywood store. His ankle was fractured according to a police report.
Northend Paving completed work at the Monroe and Prairie intersection on Monday morning. The Grand Maple project is expected to follow, and the village plans paving on Monroe west of the intersection.
Brookfield Recreation Commission kicked off the summer play program at Kiwanis Park with 582 in attendance. A night session drew 150 participants while 38 children attended Gross School in the morning heat. The program lists games, storytelling, swimming trips to Willow Springs, and teen volunteers assisting. a tennis exhibition drew 43 spectators at Riverside Brookfield High.
Two LaGrange educators will serve as staff for an educator institute July 16 to 19 at the University of Wisconsin. James F. Pease, superintendent of LaGrange schools, and George B. Olsen, superintendent of Lyons Township High School and junior college, were named to the institute staff. The program will cover topics including national defense program challenges.
Mr and Mrs M L Nelson hosted the Hartman families at a 25th wedding anniversary on June 24 at their Brookfield home. Mr Hartman, hospitalized for 18 months after a work accident, lies at St Elizabeth's hospital. Dinner for 20 guests from Evansville Danville Sheldon and Papineau Tl followed hospital visit cards and remembrances from friends.
The board of education of High School Dist. 204 considered summer work schedules on projects at the main school plant. Plans include a parking lot west of the Vaughan building a baseball diamond and a running track on the west athletic field renovations to make the boys gym suitable for girls use and an enlargement for the cafeteria.
The Illinois State Employment Service moves to a temporary site at 725 W Hillgrove Ave starting Monday July 1 due to lease expiry at 616 W Burlington Ave. A permanent office is planned for 561 W Hillgrove Ave on the Nagel building’s second floor by November. Residents should report to the new location for employment and unemployment claims.
Vandals breached a Hollywood store and targeted a nearby school facility, stealing items of value while leaving minimal damage behind. Police investigation underway with no arrests reported as of press time.
Thirteen Boy Scouts with five leaders left Brookfield Friday for New Salem Lincoln’s old home town and spent the night in barracks. Saturday they hiked twenty miles to Springfield visiting Capitol and Lincoln’s tomb, then toured New Salem and Fort Creve Coeur guided by Hull Morrow. They ended at Metamora courthouse where Lincoln practiced law.
An open house honoring Don Kessel was held at his home on Thursday June 14. He graduated from Northwestern School of Education after four years and received his degree. He leaves next day for Camp Delavan Wisconsin where he is a lifeguard and teaches art and craft. His father Frank Kessel spent last week with him, returning home Saturday afternoon.
George Stejskal, recently stationed in Korea, returned to his Brookfield home on Wednesday June 20. He had not seen his parents in three years. the Emil Stejskals reside at 3621 Madison Ave.
Deadline for the July 4 edition moved to 10 am on Monday for news and classified ads due to earlier press time. The Magnet will press Tuesday and mail Thursday morning. All sports church and club notices and columns must be in by Monday morning. Correspondents and others with approved material should comply.
The board of education of Dist. 102 studies problems from a 106 acre subdivision near List and Wolf road, with about 310 homes within the district extending to 29th street. An elementary school with 12 rooms is planned. district boundary changes are discussed. architects are hired for Forest Road and Goodman school additions.
The Brookfield Sportsmen's club will sponsor a bait casting contest at the 4th of July celebration at Kiwanis Park from 2 to 4 PM. Participants must supply their own equipment and entry rod with a hookless plug. three casts per entrant. Prizes: $5 first, $3 second, $2 third, with separate men and women divisions. The Magnet prints weekly fishing contest coupons for a July 28 event, touted as the year's biggest affair with food and prizes.
Mrs. Marie Sieck of Brookfield filed a $5,000 lawsuit in circuit court alleging severe injuries from a fall caused by a hole in the sidewalk near 9415 Ogden Ave on October 14, 1950. The complaint names the village of Brookfield as defendant, charging negligence in allowing the sidewalk to remain dangerous.
Jaro Swa tek visits Bohumil Hladik on Grandblvd while Rev O H Rockhoff hurries down Prairie Ave. Norman C Darnell honored by Illinois State Bar. Myron Fishers vacation in Panora Iowa. Brookfield census of cafe visits clips and a note on the upcoming Riverside Brookfield High School annual distribution July 8. Zoo at Brookfield guide release features Leadbeater cockatoo and animals.
Trustees U K Brookfield village board approved a 5151.55 contract with Albin Carlson Co. to rebuild corners at Grand Blvd and Sunnyside Ave and an appropriation of 25000 for arterial street maintenance including street sweeping snow plowing weed cutting and curb point replacement. Other actions include approving warrants for 10620.86 and shifting lot policy for 3200 block Arthur to two 7 ft lots.
McCook voters backed a group plan to oppose enlargement of lagoons in the suburb district. The move follows a letter from Summit president Rick Lambert Jr urging McCook to join a legal challenge. Residents fear property losses and odors, and the towns will shoulder pro rated legal costs by population and property value.
Fragmentary note indicates a Brookfield gathering labeled a amateur party attracting local children. details and exact date unclear but mentions Thursday and June 28.
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