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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
8
An observer notes the audience as the spectacle in a Chinese theater in San Francisco. He describes restless patrons, long bouts of silence punctuated by small acts of interest, and a mix of comedy, dance, and ritual amid modest stage props and a serious orchestra. Archie Schonemans
A survey of Brookfield villagers addresses garbage problems and explores methods to raise efficiency in municipal services. The report highlights community input, proposed improvements, and potential cost savings for local administration and residents.
Brookfield Library hosted a Wednesday meeting where 57 percent of each agency budget was paid. Girl Scouts at 600, Hollywood comprise 165, Scouts 1930, Youth Center 1440, Welfare Center 1000, Illinois Children's Aid Society 300 were funded. Health Center withdrew. Total paid 5725 with 9800 goal. 3042 more needed. Seven board vacancies announced.
A Brookfield planning push for 1950 invites tenant input on a major business building program. L Morell Gross of Southwestern Corporation says about six sites are under review including areas north of the Brookfield eel office and near Brookfield Federal Savings on Loan at 3718 Grand Blvd. Other options cover Broad site at 8836 Brookfield Ave., the triangle west of Brookfield Uptown Service, Fairview and Sunnyside avenues, and multiple sites on Ogden Ave.
Two casts will sing leading parts in Pirates of Pen zance on Friday and Saturday nights March 24 and 25 at Lyons Township high school. Rai will play Mabel with Martha Brooks Ruth Edith Nancy Seegera Kate Mary Morton Isabel Rodney Webber Frederick Louis Simpson Richard Roberts Peta McKinney Sergeant of Police Dennis Betterfield Sam. Saturday features Martha Morgan Mabel Joan Hannouer Ruth Nancy Knappenberger Edith Enid Wenezel Kate Mary Lahey Isabel Richard Tombaugh Frederick Tom Coleman Pirate King William Munns Major General David West Sergeant of Police John Miller Sam.
Nine River-Brookfield High School musicians will compete March 25 in Harvey Illinois at Thornton Township High School for the Illinois District Solo contest. Participants include Pat Smith piano David Frick violin Dorothy Trojan clarinet George Vojta trombone Larry Haugseth trombone Jack Fritze trumpet and Donald Novy trumpet. Winners advance to the state contest in Quincy.
Final plans for the Cancer Crusade were set at a Southwest Suburban American Cancer Society meeting at the LaGrange Public Library. The drive will focus on mail solicitations to reach a $9000 goal to fund research education and patient services. Pledge cards and cancer literature will be mailed later this month as the campaign begins. Officers include Drewes as chapter chairman with a 30 member executive committee drawn from LaGrange LaGrange Park Western Springs Brookfield Lyons Riverside Argo Summit Bedford Park Willow Springs and others.
An open competitive exam for Substitute Clerk Carrier in Brookfield Illinois was announced by the secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners. The pay rate is 1.3142 per hour and the job is restricted to Brookfield post office patrons. Written test required and applications accepted until the closing date at the New Post Office Building Chicago.
Petitions bearing 405 signatures urge the Board of Education of Dist. 95 to call a special election on April 1 to approve a 600000 bond issue for a new school and an addition to the Gross school. A 360-signature minimum was set. the second small petition called for purchasing a site. Polling places are Richard Sobol's home and the Gross school Brookfield. Voting hours are from noon to 7 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2868 collected funds on March 11 to fight heart disease. Generous gifts totaling 164 dollars fell short of the goal, with 146 dollars contributed toward the campaign. Contributions may be sent to Gerald F. Firestone or C. Michaels or deposited in local merchant containers.
Brookfield building totals for February reached $48,812 for all types, with no February 1949 comparison. January 1950 total was $127,040. Home building in Brookfield with five permits totaled $46,862. February 1950 permits across 93 suburban towns reached 874, valued at $9,215,551.
Mrs Virginia Squier will appear before the Friends of the Library for the Inst program of the season. She blends ten years of Little Theater experience with modern literary insights to illuminate author philosophy and style. She will narrate scenes from Lateh String Out by Skulda Baner set in a northern Michigan mining town. Public invited to Brookfield Methodist church at 1 30 p m Friday. Nursery provided at library across the street.
The Riverside Brookfield Community Concert series drive begins Monday March 27 and runs through the following Saturday. Subscribers are urged to join the drive for next season. Co chairs named include Mrs. Paul Coons and Mrs. J E Sorensen for Riverside community. Mrs. Lloyd Dyer for North Riverside. Mrs J B Grover for Brookfield. Mrs C Olesky for Hollywood.
In the Chicago area six districts including Brookfield face crowded primaries with nine Democrats and 18 Republicans. Incumbent James Y. Buckley seeks a Democratic renomination in the Fourth district. GOP contenders include James O. Koontz, William E. McVey, Pliny R. Blodgett, Ainslee G. Briggs, Hilbert Vander May, Richard W. Hoffman and others, with Charles J. Michal the Democratic candidate in the Tenth district. Areas covered include Proviso River Forest Riverside Oak Park and Berwyn.
Lions club plans to lead Brookfield annual cancer drive starting April 1 for a month. John Howard, club president, says literature and container distribution will begin soon. Henard notes the group seeks a hospital bed and welcomes related information.
Reported altercation on Grand Bird Street involved John Moro 18 of Clinton Berwyn and Devereau Batroot of Westover North Riverside. Batroot suffered a dislocated shoulder while Moro allegedly forced his arm through a window, severing arteries in John Gorz s right arm. Gorz condition listed as critical.
Faith Church will present The Difference a dramatic motion picture about college life at 4 pm on April 9 at Faith Lutheran church Grant and Maple Ave Brookfield. The film produced for United Lutheran Church in America features Dick Jones Grandpn Rhodes Frank Reicher Ruth Lee William Bevan and was written by Henry Endress and directed by John T. Coyle.
Henry L. Maas, 84, LaGrange’s first town marshal, died Tuesday at Mac Neal Memorial Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Maas, born Aug 8, 1866 in Germany, lived in Park Ridge then LaGrange, married Caroline Hoppenrath on Christmas Day 1886, first couple wed in St. John’s Church. Survived by two sons Edward and Bernard Maas, daughter Mrs. Alice Roder, brother Fred Maas of Chicago, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
The village board met with the president in charge as one member was absent due to a deaf family matter. Communications covered possible purchases by Chicago authority, Brookfield natural gas issues, and a Chicago Regional Planning meeting on March 16. A rezoning request for apartment lots 55 and 56 north of the project was discussed. an Ardeny board appeal was denied.
Brookfield reports persistent stray dogs despite police and resident efforts. Encounters include a dog at 9030 Fairview on March 12 and another near Grand and Fairview, with returns to owners. Additional sightings on March 10 at 4600 Custer and near 8918 Monroe, plus a spaniel spitz mix noted March 2. A missing dog from a British Old Peoples home was found and returned. A blond cocker was picked up March 11 and a dog wandered into a family at 841 Cleveland, later taken to the police for ID.
Enlarged quarters for the Kroeger Grocery and Baking Co at 3734 Grand Ave Brookfield will be available in a few months, according to resident manager John Howard. The north side now occupied by Taylors and a $1 store, recently taken over by Paul Curtis of Western Springs, will be remodeled and absorbed by Kroeger. Curtis plans to move across the boulevard to the new building erected by William Hoppenra.
Sunday March 19 invites residents of Hollywood to attend a special celebration. The evening features a potluck and music in honor of the milestone.
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