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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows addresses Camerens Park and W Garris in Meaee advertisement. Payment description appears garbled. no clear action, deadline, or organization fully readable. Likely a public notice urging payment by recipients listed, but specifics are unclear.
Clarence T Carr 72 prominent LaGrange resident dies Tuesday night after a heart attack following two months of declining health and a pneumonia recovery. He was born 1878 in Mitchellville and practiced medicine after graduating from Herring Medical College in Chicago in 1902. Survived by his wife Eva, two sons and siblings, he held multiple Masonic memberships and was active in the Medinah Shrine. Burial will be in LaGrange after services conducted by local Masons.
A Brookfield health center note says baby clinics now run monthly with the next on April 13. Local items: residents seen about town, a church pastor visiting, and a Brookfield recreation commission dance planned for April 1 from 8 to 12 at Gross school. Dist. 95 voters urged to approve a 620000 bond for a new school and remodeling. Real estate brokers attended village board meeting. Ed Krause named to Brookfield Fire and Police commission. Police reports over 10 days show Brookfield quirks, plus a birthday party for Andy the Parakeet on Saturday.
Census workers and crew chiefs undergo competitive testing as Brookfield and Riverside enumerators brace for the Lyons township canvass. About 32 interviewers operate in the east side area with some aides from neighboring districts, aiming to complete in roughly two weeks with five minute interviews per household.
The friendly parakeet Andy, a favorite with visitors to the library, celebrates turning one year old this Saturday. The note highlights his presence and charm as part of the library’s welcoming atmosphere.
Services were held for Mrs Myrna B Kuder of LaGrange at Hallowe s and James chapel then at Rantoul burial at Maple Wood. Born in Dewey Illinois on October 16 1893 she married James Grant Kuder in 1916 and moved to LaGrange in 1942. She was Brookfield VFW auxiliary member. Surviving are husband James Grant Kuder daughter L H Miller of Chicago son Emerson E Kuder of Cal-Sneeka mother Ida Chatham and sister Mrs Roy M Johnson of Kantoul.
The Home Ec club held its annual Mother and Daughter Tea on Tuesday March 28 Eleanor Stat tin led the entertainment Sally Stromsk headed the foods committee Evelyn Poscjpal oversaw the entire program Marilyn Prokopek Dorothy Dooran Barbara Pehike and Connie Gorrol greeted mothers and daughters as they entered Tables formed a class with Girls of the Home Ec classes helping prepare sandwiches during class period.
A compact notice inviting quick one line eight beat previews in a want ad style. It suggests short phrasing and rapid brevity for efficient classified placement.
The village considers a policy slating a minimum 50 foot lot spread with no alternative. Debate covers paving, mud roads, and funding by taxpayers. A plan to close 47th street during highway widening prompts alleys clearance for access. Speidel resigns from the Brookfield Police and Fire commission. Ed Krause named successor.
Unclear phrasing suggests a noted action by an individual described as removing something in a place or context called Chisean. No further context or verifiable details are available in the fragment.
Recreation Emil Ehlert reports Mrs. David Markland named summer coordinator and July 4 plans laid by the commission. A house to house canvas is contemplated in May. Brookfield VFW invites attendance at installation Saturday April 18 at National Hall. Gas station request at Ogden and Maple referred to village manager. Health inspection program under study with U S Government cooperation.
Theodore C. Wilson of Milan Tennessee, a former village visitor, died March 22. Funeral services were held Thursday. He was father to H. B. Wilson of 3325 Oak Ave. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson attended the services and returned home Sunday. Neighbors and friends are asked to send flowers, cards, and messages as sympathy to the family.
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