01 May 1947
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
1
The executive committee of the Illn ee has sent out an alert to all members to attend. They aim to devise a plan for restoration and address ongoing concerns.
Mathematics educators plan a conference at Northwestern University with a session on high school teaching. The event is scheduled for May 3 at the Technical Institution, featuring discussions and professional sharing among attendees.
The Civic Management Association lineup introduced by Mayor Hayford included Dan Ruhe as vice president and Paul Ruhe as secretary treasurer, with newly inaugurated officials Gross, Bush, Cox, Kanelos, and Watson. Speakers urged citizen support for a clean, efficient government as Rev Wakefield contrasted Jefferson and Hamilton and called for active public backing. invocation by Rev Rogers followed.
Application blanks for the Ili nois state bonus for veterans who died in service after September 2, 1945 have been received by Anthony G. Brochmann, IVG Service Officer. Unsigned blanks for those who died before that date are not yet ready and may take weeks. Widows have first entitlement, then children if widow alive, then mother or father, and finally brothers and sisters if no other survivor exists.
Mrs. Groess Bophy, chairman of the Edward Feely Unit auxiliary, outlines preparations for the annual memorial poppy observance on May 24. Funds from poppy boxes support rehabilitation and child welfare work, with disabled veterans in Illinois hospitals producing the flowers. The article recalls World War I's sacrifices and notes veterans from World War II continue the tradition through the American Legion auxiliary.
The new village board approved seven permits at Tuesday's meeting in the village hall. President Carl Hayford led the session with all trustees present. Four new homes and a store on 47th Street between Maple and Arthur, plus two garages, were approved, all in the $10,000 bracket.
Army personnel requests for parcel mailing overseas have been discontinued effective May 1. From that date parcels up to 70 pounds or 100 inches in length and girth to A P O addresses will be accepted without a request letter.
The article lists grade patrol award recipients led by captain William Skoumal with co captain Carl Firley and others including David Meier and John Sacks. It notes future patrol members and shows spring activities around Gross school ground with girls jumping rope, boys playing catch, roller skating, and people posing for photos.
Nazareth Academy art department will exhibit works at the corner of Ogden and Brainard avenues from Wednesday May 7 to Sunday May 11. Visitors may view from 3 30 p m to 7 30 p m. Water colors oil and pastel paintings pencil drawings sketches colored pencil work original designs compositions textile painting and leathercraft featured.
A LaGrange YMCA program seeks to form a Father and Son tribe named Kickapoo Tribe of Western Springs led by Jack Herberts and William Hanmer. The initiative, at 24 South LaGrange Road, aims to pair dads and sons in a neighborhood club fostering comradeship and lifelong bonds through activities.
The guide contends to organize anew in Brookfield proposing steps to mobilize residents, set priorities, and establish local leadership. Community members expect outreach, meetings, and potential partnership with nearby groups to grow influence.
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