Radio announcers and a dishpan of thoughts
A reader recalls a barrage of radio interruptions and tasteless quips about Ivory in a cluttered kitchen scene. The piece riffs on ads and program lines, referencing The New Yorker, The Saturday Review of Literature, One Man's Family, and broadcasters like Lowell Thomas and Tom Moore as it laments bad taste and media intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivory
The
New Yorker
Saturday Review of Literature
Etter
Washington
Tom Connally
Texas
Lowell Thomas
O.K
Tom Jioore
Telephonicly Speaking Over The Left Shoulder
Fragmentary dialogue notes discuss utensils and borrowing forks and knives. Mentions mother loaning items and a pearl falling off handles. Tone casual and uncertain with repeated yes no prompts.
Overheated Critic Review of Elmhurst Leader Concert
The Elmhurst Leader critic faults the concert for overpowering strings and wind/brass balance. He suggests the Indianapolis Symphony’s approach of lighter stage curtains would have allowed delicate instrumental work to reach the audience without being absorbed by the curtains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Indianapolis Symphony
Young Gag Writer Seeks Correspondents From Hens or Cooks
A light feature invites hens or cooks to contribute to a humorous column in the Saturday Review of Literature. The piece by a young gag writer signals playful humor and readers are urged to join the correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Literaure
Register to Vote in Brookfield Village Hall
New residents and those changing marital status or reaching voting age may register at Brookfield Village Hall on May 1 2 and 3 during 9 am to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Last chance to register locally for the April 17 Village Election. Be sure to be registered. Archie Schonemann notes a Roaring Elgin strike may affect commuting and air flow in cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aho
Brookfield
Brookfield Enterprise
Elgin
Archie Schonemann
Amvets officials attend Harvey dinner for outstanding youth
Brochmann and Teuscher—state and district Amvets officers—attended a Feb 25 dinner honoring Charles Barangai a national Amvets service officer, hosted by the Harvey Junior Chamber. Harold Russell national commander and Illinois dignitaries were present. Russell will attend the Brookfield Amyers dance and membership drive March 31 as 4100 new members join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Brochmann
Amvets
Ken Teuscher
Charles Barangai
Harvey
Barangas
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Russell
The
Illinois
Russell
Brookfield. Amyers
BES
Distinguished Women Feted By Camp Fire Tea
Camp Fire Girls of Hollywood Riverside Brookfield district hosted a Sunday tea honoring nine distinguished community women. Guests included Mrs. Mary Hunt Steven educator, Miss Pauline Holt educator, Miss Carol Smith opera singer, and others. the event supported by sponsors and guardians to advance the Fire Makers rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Hollywood-Riverside-Brookfield
Mary Hunt
Steven
Rauline d Holt
Mary Fried
Anne Ludlow
Ross Mclear
Carol Smith
Smith
Camp Fire
Hollywood
Brookfield
Riverside
Mary Steven Hunt
Pauline Holt
Mary,fried
Anne, Ludlow
Garo
Mary Hunt Steven
T. H. Ludlow
Paul Holt
D. Branham
Mmes. Laskowski
Branham
Beverly Fox
Nora Lou Holland
Edna Izzo
Gabriella Becvar
Mary Riedlinger
Dorothy Patton
Pegay McGee
Olsen Returns Lyons Township Supt from Education Conventions
Supt. George S. Olsen of Lyons Township returned to LaGrange Saturday after an eastern trip during which he attended three national education conventions within a 14 day span from February 7 to February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Olsen
Lyons Township
LaGrange
School Bond Vote Set for March 8 in District 96
Voters in School District 96 will cast ballots on a $945,000 bond issue Saturday, March 8. The plan funds new construction, additions, and improvements at Hollywood and Riverside campuses, with six polling places including the Hollywood school at 425 Hollywood Ave Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollywood
Rmawoo
Hollywood
Tee Pale
Oss Atoline Plaers
Terernvediate
Wiverside
OW Mo Kiss
Riverside
Cne Pres
Hollywood School
Hollywood Ave
Brookfield
Ist
Treves Aye
Sisto St.o
Calf Rd
Salt Creek
Tisi
Alesident
Cook County
Riverside-Brookfield Caxers Win First Regional Over Morgan
The Riverside-Brookfield Hien school basketball team defeated the Morgen Park Militars ceaderay five, 631- 20, in the opening round of the regional basketball tourna ment played in Liastale Tuesday night. The score was 7 to 4 in the first quarter in favor of RB, 20-5, em B-Bghead in the second, 28-10 : athe half the Bulldogs sul iconliner, and finally, the academy took the lead, 11-10 in the final quarter, Morton beat Argo, 58-43, hang ing up its 21st victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield Hien
Morgen Park Militars Ceaderay
Liastale
Athe
Bulldogs
Academy
Morton
Argo
Couple's Club Special Feature At Brookfield Church
The Couple's club of Brookfield Methodist Church holds its monthly meeting Sunday March 4 at 8 pm. The program continues a religious emphasis theme with a panel including a Seventh Day Adventist Bahai Mormon Jew and a former Roman Catholic. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Methodist Church
MOGSQUITO ABATEMENT MEET
The Illinois Mosquito Control Association host joint meeting with the American Mosquito Control Association at Lyons and Drake Hotel sessions from March 5 to 8. A demonstration of equipment is planned at Lyons with sessions March 6 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Ave
Lyons
American Mosquito Control Association, Inc
Drake
Orchid Lady of Kollywood Cultivates Rare Orchids Hobby
Mrs. A. C. Manley of Rosemere Avenue, soon moving to Guadalajara, Mexico, earned the nickname Orchid Lady after being inspired by the International Garden Show in Chicago. She pursued orchid growing with Chicago Orchid Association guidance, started with a basic kit, and learned the demanding care of home growing. Her aim is to continue cultivating orchids in Mexico, aspiring to produce pure white specimens, with common varieties such as pale corsage orchids and deeper purples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Manley
Rosemere Ave
Guadalajarra
Mexio
Coliseum
Manley
Abrams
Chicago Orchid Association
Aesistance
Enrollment Falls Off Ten Per Cent At Junior College
Lyons Township Junior College reports a drop in enrollment this semester. Dean Harold L. Bitting notes 269 students this term versus 3801 in the first semester. Veterans under GI bill decline to nine from 285 in 1947-48, reflecting a nationwide trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Township
Harold L. Bitting
Bitting
Messiah Presented by Riverside Brookfield Choir March 11
A chorus of 86 singers from Riverside Brookfield Community and Riverside Methodist Church, directed by Miss Alice Brainerd, will perform The Messiah on Sunday March 11 at Riverside-Brookfield High School. Soloists include Jean Crandle Ruth Jeeneman Ren Grate and Edward Stock with Edda Hildebrand at the organ and Robert Sheehan at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield Community S
Riverside’ Methodist Church
Riverside-Brookfield Hgh School
Alice Brainerd
Jean Crandle
Ruth Jeenneman
Ren Grate
Pdeward Stock
Edda Hildebrand
Robert Sheehan
Guys and Gals Star in Gutter Ball Contest
A weekly mixed doubles gutter ball contest at Bovdl Mor alleys draws local participants for six weekly events with $2 entry including three games. Prizes to date include amounts like 80, 30, 12, and 6 dollars awarded to pairs such as Montgomery Carlson and De Cicco Crist, with future openings listed for March 17 and March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovdl-Mor
Two Village Cars In Accidents Here Sixth Ave LaGrange
John Blanchard of 4224 Prairie Ave drove up Forest Ave near the Turlington racks in fog last Friday night and towed off the right of way. Police reported the 1 54 am mishap occurred as fog bound traffic and trains ran slowly. William Livingston of 4181 Forest Ave struck a stopped car. Damage to both cars listed at 110 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blanchard
Prairie Ave
Forest Ave
Turlington
William &. Livingston
LaGrangé
Myrs
Lillian Lindland
S. Madison
Gross Education Association Hosts School Faculty Night
The Brookfield Education Association held a social on Tuesday February 20 at Gross School for students and faculty. The serving committee included Helen Hammond June McDowell Delia Brown William Neville Anne Pettit Melba Hoff and Carolyn Winklehake with H Bjerke calling Squrra dances. A watch was presented to Grace Meier first president of the BEA in recognition of 25 years of service to the Gross School community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Education Association
Poly
Schoal
Gross School
Soting Committee
Helen Hammond
June McDowell
Delia Brown
William Neville
Anne Pettit
Melba Hoff
Carolyn Winklehake
Charce
H. Bjerke
Grace Meier
B.E.A
Brookfield Recreation Commission Appeals for April Referendum Signatures
Brookfield Recreation Commission thanks the public for petitions supporting the April 17 recreation tax referendum. Lions Club paper drive on April 28 seeks pledges from households. Teenagers will collect pledge cards to aid paper pickup plans. Over Sixty Club begins March 8 at the American Legion hall. Refreshments and entertainment offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Kulie
Lions Club
Brookfield Lions Club
American Legion Hall
Clarence De Passe Returns to States After Korean Casualty
Early Feb 19 a phone call from Arthur Ave informs Mr. and Mrs. DePasse their son Clarence is back in the United States and hospitalized at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital Oakland CA with wounds to his shoulder and leg. He hopes to be moved closer to home soon. He recently received the Purple Heart from Captain W. Famos medical corps USN at Yokosuka Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Victor DePasse
USMCR
John Frank DePasse
Arthur Ave
Brookfield
W. F. James
USN
U.S. Naval Hospital
Yokosuka
Japan
Korea
U.S. Navy
Famos
Medical Corps
U.S Naval Hospital
Yokosaka
Behringer Rites Held For Vira Lincol Bebinger at Hines Vet
Funeral services for Vira Lincol Behinger 61 were held Feb 22 at Johnson Funeral Roots with burial in Chapel Will Gardens. He died Feb 20 at Hines Vet Hospital 20 minutes after arrival. Rev Vance Rogers led rites with American Legion honors. Survivor list includes Amber wife and several siblings and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vira
Lincoln Bebinger
Het Vernon
Johnson
Chapel Will Gardens
Bebinger
Hines Hospital
Vance
Rogers
Brookfield Methodist Church
Charles
American Legion
Behinger
of Ha
Tard
U.S. Navy
Atlantic
Brookfield
Cunca ¢E
Chicago Printing Pressman’s Union No
Amber
Nick
Willis H
Donna KR
Laurel L. Mohun
San Mateo
Calif
Vera Herbert
St. Petersburg
Florida
Pearl Runimans
Prairie City
Iowa
C. V. Behinger
Chicago
Rath. Reid
Army Inducts 8 From Board III
Eight men from Local Board 11 were inducted into the army on Feb. 21, per Mrs. Marmaretta A. Pierson Area 3 headquarters supervisor clerk. Inductees: Roland Sutton, John George Dehrie, Cameron Hutson, Chuck Brokaski Jr., Joseph Janda, Idoyd Daily, Albert Folkerts, Theodore Sward. No addresses available. Calls issued for 40 men on March 5 and 20 on March 14 for pre induction physicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Board 11
Marmaretta A. Pierson
Area 3
Roland Sutton
George Dehrie
Cameron Hutson
Chuck Brokaski-Jr
Joseph Janda
Idoyd Daily
Albert Folkerts
Theordore Sward
Frank Novak Dies After Long Illness in Brookfield
Frank Novak aged, 3245 Raymond Ave, Brookfield, died February 24 at 6:23 am in Edward Hines hospital after almost two years’s illness. Funeral services February 27 from 6301 West Ceram Rd to Holy Mount Church Cicero with interment St Alberts Cemetery. Survived by wife Katherine two sons Frank and Edward two grandchildren Gloria and Jerry. He was a Brookfield resident for more than 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Novak
Raymond Uve
Edward Hines Hospital
Katherine
Frank
Edward
Gloria
Jerry
Brookfield
Novak
West Ceram Rd
Holy Mount Church of
Cicero
St. Alberts Cemetery
Brookfield Village Notes and Spring Hopes Review
Local Brookfield column highlights casual greetings among residents Roy Barta and others, updates on visitors and hometown chatter, and notes on upcoming events. Judge Melville recovery, plans for April elections, and a dance recital at Austin High are mentioned along with spring sightings in Holly Wood.
Village board previews store plan and zoning issues
Village board discussed building a store for the National Law at Orden and Oak, reviewing plan details, lot setbacks, alley location, and off street parking ordinances before permit issuance. Petitions for tax and reer measures were sent to the board for review as 1069 names circulated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betwe Plan Commission
Nieml Tenco
Orden
Oak
Bane
Chicago
Field Council of Defense
Pire
Munic
Nine Pearls Found in Oysters Sold Locally
Louise Brennan of 9025 Ri pley reported discovering nine pearls inside a can of oysters purchased locally. The find occurred on March 24 and the pearls ranged in size, with one possibly larger than the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Brennan
Ripley
May J Cancie Burial Notice Fails to Factually Read
May J Cancie aged 80 of vier Clavel was buried from the Jah al home on February 24. Rev. Vance officiated.
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Ceome
Brochmann
Teuscher
Amvets Service
Guardian
Laurette Laskes
Ski
Mattheline Branham
Esther Mendius
Sonia Beaver
Cove
Ier
Ruth Tharke
Miss Smith
Dawn Laskowski
Hestesses
Joan Senffner
Barbara Zaremba
Carol Baumgardner
Margaris Dailey
Sheila Sowman
Suzanne Branham
Pat Gordon
Gail Korngeibel
Dat Maher
Cabriella Becgar
Dorothy Tatton
Martha Mendius
Nt Maher
Nora
Lou Holland
Suzie Stuchal
Janet Jedlicka
Peggy McGee
Olsen Returns
R-B Caxers
Morgan
Couple's Club
Resistane Alves
Brookfieldian
Robert Montgomery
Pauline Carlson
Emil Ehlert
Esther Ehlert
Pete Johnson
Olga Weihoten
Bernett Shirley Lunden
Church Steiner
Mary Lewin
Canadian Club
Willy Wolz
Violet Wolz
Larry Rasmussen
Nan Rasmussen
Walter Bullerman
Betty Bullerman
Bob Kolack
Dorthy Koneman
al Stehno Lena Sauntevaino
Frank de Cicco
Alice Crist
MD Steiner
Richard Williams
Grace Williams
John Bryskie
Emily Nicoske
Fritz Glaser
Alberta Christie
Ed Herlenback
Teed Helenbuck
John Bryshie
Emily Nicosky
George Thuma—Bhaneh Phun
Ed Steiner
Katherine Mesich
Jimny Brasyes
Florence Ristay
Frank de Creew
Sophia Jagdinski
Don Vajic
Rose Holub
Sixth Ave
Gross Fetes Board
BRC
Clarence de Passe
Vira L. Bebinger
Bies
Hines Vet Hospital
Army
Roy Barta
Claude R. Howard
Prairie
Shovelt Gross
Bob Kratka
Peterson
Onlv
Charles Slack
Miaveh
Austin High School
Joyce
Don Petrik
Bette Jean Liska
Janice Flowers
Willis Melville
Judge Melville
Bonnie Boden
Bonnie
Bonnia
Bobby DeCasse
Woody Sproat
Greenview
Jimmy An
Jacky McKenzie
Rosemear Ave
Janine Shank
Oll Wood
C.H Kesh
Vilage
Gral
Ing
Illina
Clea Addison
Maple
Wolf Rd
Bro
State Department of Waters
Bash
May J. Cancie
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