Mrs Leavenworth Buried Monday In Woodlawn
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Louise Leavenworth 67 were held Monday at Mansfield Funeral home. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. She died Friday April 30 at MacNeal Memorial hospital in Berwyn after two and a quarter years illness. Survived by husband Frank Fason and three brothers Gordon George and David Williams. The family home is 3136 Grand boulevard Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise
Leavenworth
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Boulevard
George L. Vulgaris
The
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
200 Homes in New Brookfield Project Begins
Mills and Sons start erecting the first of 200 homes on Jackson Harrison Henrietta Monroe and other streets in Brookfield within a fortnight. Prices range from 11005 to 14000. Steel is on the way and a warehouse and model home near Jackson and Harrison are planned by Mills and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Mills and Sons
Jackson
Harrison
Henrietta
Monroe
Jackson and Harrison
Funeral for Elmer Dreher Set for Saturday
Elmer C. Dreher died May 4 at his home 129 Fort Addison Bensenville. Survived by wife Florence two daughters Marilyn A. and Florence E. He was son of the late John and Anna Dreher brother of George Theodore Anna Begley and Gertrude Theil and the late John and Chester. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mansfield Funeral Home with Rev George Vulgaris officiating. Interment Mount Emblem cemetery. He was a member of Edward Feely Post American Legion Brookfield and Tioga Post 2149 Veterans of Foreign Wars Bensonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Dreher
Fort Addison Street
Bensenville
Florence
Marilyn A
Florence E
John
Anna Dreher
George
Theodore
Anna Begley
Gertrude Theil
John and
Chester
Mansfield Funeral
George Vulgaris
Mount Emblem Cemetery
Edward Feely
American Legion
Brookfield
Tioga
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bensonville
Chest Clinic Planned At Center on May 13
Infants from new born to six years will be examined at Brookfield health center 3837 Prairie avenue on Thursday May 18 from 2 to 4 pm. A doctor will perform exams while Elmi Huff weighs measures and assists. The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County funds the event through Christmas Seals sales with Brookfield Women’s Club volunteers aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Prairie Avenue
Elmi Huff
Tuberculosis’ Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Brookfield Women’s Club
Mortgage Burned at Brookfield Methodist Church Rites
More than 230 church members gathered at Brookfield Methodist Church to witness the burning of a 25 year mortgage. Rev. Harrison Ray Anderson of Fourth Presbyterian Chicago spoke on building a completely Christian world. Retired Rev. Carlton J. Williams, who helped start the project, attended as a surprise guest. The ceremony included remarks from original builders C. W. Mott and Ben Lattern, with music by local performers and honors for 1923 era members led by Lena Beattie.
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Brookfield Methodist Church
Harrison Ray Anderson
Fourth Presbyterian Church of
Chicago
Vance D. Rogers
Ben Lattern
Congress Park
C. W. Mott
Oak Avenue
Mott
Sattemn
Anderson
Brookfield
Carlton J. Williams
A. T. Etcheson
F. R. Ellingson
C. W. Lawrence
E. J. van Dura
James W. McEnery
McEnery
Shadrack
Lena Beattie
Oak Park Lyons to Tangle In Track Stadium Unveiling
Oak Park Ly ons last year's state high track champions with LaGrange Lyons will tangle for top honors in the Illinois State district track meet at Riverside Brookfield high school on Saturday afternoon May 8. The meet starts at 1 o'clock and will showcase 148 boys from eight schools as they dedicate a modern prepathletic plant. The A B district meet is one of 15 districts statewide plus two Chicago group meets, advancing competitors to the state level. Participating schools include Argo Leyden Ly ons Morton Oak Park Proviso Riverside Brookfield and York with a full list of athletes provided by Riverside Brookfield athletic director William A Shuey.
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Oak Park
LaGrange
Lyons
Illinois
Riverside- Brookfield
Ilinois
Chicago
Argo
Leyden Township
Morton
Proviso
Riverside-Brookfield
York
William A. Shuey
Proviso Tax Bills Jump 30 Percent in 1948 Schedules
Proviso town ship tax bills rise about 30 percent over 1947 with large increases in school district 95 where 1947 charges reach 1512 from 92 in 1946. A-B high school rate up from .81 to .92 and village rate up from .61 to .786. Civic Federation warns Chicago may face a $1.30 rate when 1948 school bills arrive.
Feely Post Host Event At Edward Feeley Post No 190
Members of Edward Feeley Post No 190 American Legion and the auxiliary gathered for a large meeting hosted by Feely Post. Orenda The Magician entertained with a striking demonstration. Roast beef sandwiches and drinks followed the show as Comrade Jim Cihlar led three piece orchestra for dancing. Legion bowling season ends May 5 and sweepstakes May 12. Carnival plans advance with Gunnar Fristrom coordinating ticket distribution starting May 3. Next regular meeting is May 10. Emil Ehlert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Feeley
American Legion
Edward Feely
Bill Markward
Orenda
Jim Cihlar
the Legion
Gunnar Fristrom
Fristrom
Asaro
Reed
Emil Ehlert
James McMahel Run Down by Car
James McMahel, 67, of 97 South 3rd Avenue LaGrange, was injured at 10 p.m. on April 36 while crossing near Ogden and DuBois. Edward Rasmussen, 28, of 4205 Madison Avenue, drove the car that struck him. McMahel suffered lacerations to the left eye and nose and a fractured shoulder and was taken to MacNeal Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMahel
3Rd Avenue
LaGrange
Ogden and
DuBois
Edward Rassnussen
Madison Avenue
McMahel
Ogden
Rassmussen
Mac Neal Memorial Hospital
Plans For Air Week Program Going Ahead
Brookfield prepares to observe National Air Week with Postmaster Colgrass awaiting developments before announcing any program. A tied in event with the Zoo involved Baby Brookfield the elephant in delivering mail, and a school contest was discussed as part of the plans.
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Air Week
Brookfield
Colgrass
Zoo
Brookfield Tomorrow Future Growth Projections Highlighted
The Magnet presents Brookfield Tomorrow editorials on growth trends the past five years. Brookfield built 239 homes in 1946 valued at 2.37 million dollars and 187 homes in 1947 valued at 1.90 million. First quarter 1948 building reached 195,402. A Bell Savings table summarizes 1943–47 building, homes, and value.
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Brookfield
Magnet
Bell Savings & Loan Association of Chicago
WAG Eget
BVA Gos
Pevenstiol
Wtenaees
Urge Purchase of Concert Tickets for 1948-49 Series
Prospective purchasers are urged to obtain season tickets at Brookfield News Agency, 3753 Grand Boulevard. Four concert numbers are assured and advance sales suggest all reservations close Saturday after noon at 6 p.m. Adult tickets cost 6 dollars and students 3.50.
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Brookfield
Grand Boulevard
Outline Youth Center program at Monday meet
A Youth Center council met Monday night to discuss summer activities and a forthcoming move from the Forrest Avenue kindergarten building by June 12. Mrs. J. W. F. Smith presided. The center will publish its own newspaper with Bob Hoppenrath handling public relations. The charm course awards May 12 will pick three winners from radio, professional, modeling and television categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Center Council
J. W. F. Smith
Kintergarten
Forrest Avenue
Gross School
Bob Hoppenrath
Vance Studios
Voters urged to register at village clerk office hours
Potential voters who have not revised can file on paper at the Office of Village Clerk Strobl from May 4 to October 4. Registration is daily 4 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Strobl also offers registration on the second and fourth Mondays each month from 7 to 8 p.m.
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Strobl
Boy Hurt in Car Crash
In a week old incident two people were involved. Hoeksira Dick 20 of 3605 Forrest avenue drove a car while Vic Ciferin 8 of 4147 Arthur avenue rode a bike on Arthur street and tried to turn north. Ciferin sustained injuries to his right knee left thigh and upper lip and was treated by a doctor in LaGrange.
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Dick ,Hoeksira
Forrest Avenue
Vic Ciferin
Arthur Avenue
University honors list for Galesburg division student named Svatos
George F Svatos of 3411 Madison avenue is among 241 students in the Galesburg Undergraduate Division of the University of Illinois to be recognized for high scholastic achievement. 212 students will receive college honors for the upper ten percent of freshmen and sophomores across Liberal Arts, Commerce, and Engineering. The honors day program is set for April 30 in the University gymnasium, mirroring the Urbana campus ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Svatos
Madison Avenue
College of Liberal, Arts and Sciences
Galesburg
University of Illinois
Urbana
Pin ball probe ends without case or complaint
The investigation into pinball activity near Bowl Mor ends with no prosecution after the arrestee is released. Capt. Crosby reports two men and a woman suspected of working on machines at 31st Street and Ogden. the woman reportedly had 35 dollars in nickels. Police labeled the case no complaint, no case.
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Crosby
Bowl Mor
31St Street
Ogden
Bowl Mar
FCC OKs New Police Radio tie up
The FCC grants North Riverside license to operate a mobile police radio in a two way link with Brookfield, assigning WMVI as call letters. Car 38 will join the Brookfield station’s system, enabling two way communication after weeks of one way messages.
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Brookfield
North Riverside
Federal Communications Commission
WMVI
Mystery De: Has Kin Korbelik of. William Korbelik Found Dead
William Korbelik 42 president of the local United Steel Workers was found dead in his basement at 10 45 p m Sunday identified with Link Belt line since 1935 by Korbelik was last seen Jan 10 when he left his McCook home for Chicago wife Frances and daughter Dorothy 15 in Brookfield Illinois reported foul play as deputy Jack Parrish aided the search coroner Dr Samuel K Lewis said death likely from head injuries.
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William Koi
United Steel Workers
Utiié
Walter
Vernon
Avena
Daley
Whitworth
Brookfield
Hins Page County
Samuel
Lewis
Belik
Jack Parrish
Korbelik
Frances
Dorothy
Little Women on A B Stage at Riverside Brookfield High
The Riverside-Brookfield High School senior class presents Little Women by Louisa May Alcott directed by Miss E Lucile Shipley on Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8 at 8 15 p m in the school auditorium. Cast includes Sally Clarke and John Helvig as the parents Janet Gillen Hannah cook and Bob Abel Laurie Franklin Nienstedt Mr Lawrence and neighbors Glor ia Fazekas Aunt March Agnes Schaad Wilma Knomek Joan Gregory Rosalyn Richards with Bill Jarvis Bill Bonew as property chairs assisted by Wayne King Alfred Nemecek Ardis Bamford and others. Ticket committee led by Lott and Arthur with Dick Wolk Miles Canat Kay Haine Sally Reed. Costumes coordinated by June Bergstrom Gloria Lindquist Nadine Triffensee and others Advertising by Curtis Maier Frank Needley Miss Houston and The Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Dave Sherman
John Brook
Bill Haugh
Professor Blaer
Gloria Fazekas
Aunt March
Agnes Schaad
Wilma Knomek
Joan Gregory
Rosalyn Richards
Bill Jarvis
Bill Bonew
Wayne King
Alfred Nemecek
Ardis ,Bamford
Shirley Kozel
Icket
Mr. Lott
Mr. Arthur
Dick Wolk
Miles Canat
Kay Haine
Sally Reed
June Bergstrom
Gloria Lindquist
Nadine Triffensee
Joan Altera
Jacqueline Wildé
Curtis Maier
Frank Needley
Miss Houston
the Clarion
High School Council Closes Year With Tea
William L. Carroll and Mrs. Edward Randa lead the patrons' council for 1948 1949 with re elected officers. Mrs. Fred Gauch becomes first vice president while Mrs. Sergman and Stolla are second vice presidents. Fager becomes corresponding secretary Edquist is treasurer. The room mothers and hospitality committees will run refreshments and extend invitations to all mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Carroll
Edward Randa
James Horalek
George Hoffman
Patrons’ Council
Fred Gauch
William C. Knourek
Arthur J. Sergman
Frank C. Stolla
Miriam Fager
Mary Houston
Hubert L. Edquist
F. R. Ellingson
Carl Aitheide Wollen
William Neburka
Audhor
Boy Runs Into Car on Hollywood Street
John H. Brodin, 23, of 7849 White Avenue, drove a car involved in an accident near 8514 Washington Avenue at 5 40 p m on April 30 The injured person, a 74 year old boy, Ryan Jorstad of 3416 Hollywood Avenue, ran into the street colliding with the car He sustained abrasions to both knees and lip injuries and was taken to MagNeal Memorial Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brodin
White Avenue
Washington Avenue
Ryan Jorstad
Hollywood Avenue
MagNeal Memorial Hospital
Sinfonietta Closes 41st Musicales Program
Archibald Sehon conducts the Sinfonietta in Thursday evening’s Community association series. The program, drawn from Kern Collection selections with St Louis Symphony ties, featured harpist Miss Hopkins in a solo against woodwinds, plus Schubert’s Symphony in C major. The ensemble of about twenty performed with vigor, ending with Schubert’s melodic lines and spirited menuetto.
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Ty Louis Sinfonietta
Paut
Her
Sol Trade Hopkins
Sinfonietta
St. Louis Symchestra
Sehr
Shubert Ry Phony
Moro
Schubert
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Gross
Ades
Susan eCann
Marvin Wilkins
D. Johnston
Gaines
Rummel
Kern -Jessel
Lorenz
Martins-Hadley
Humperdinck
Logan
Kilmer-Pashach
Elgar
Neuvell
Strauss
Herbert Prigger
Casey Jones
Jackie Klich
Geraldine Knepple
Ardeth
Schmuck
Carol Penzel
Patsy Bloomquist
Shirley Johnson
Shirley Bolivar
Dorothy Cordes
Jean. Viahos
Geraldine Halpuch
Diana Rea
Carol Grench
Winnie L. Elwood
Frances Fiala
Mary Cashman
Rosemarie Danek
Shirley W Zelenka
Marilyn Eskey
Lee Ann Brochmann
Nancy Hofflenback
Loretta Kellmann
Evelyn Nesladek
Cherril Barger
Dolores
Geraldine Ceren
Darlene Davis
Marjorie Grosshenrich
Louise Lorch
Barbra Jones
Peggy Ann Laurick
Moose
Brookfield Lodge
Loyal Order of the Moose
National Hall
John Gabrisch
Fred Franson
Leo Berlack
John Long
J. J. Shimanek
D. Flexman
A. Littlefield
R. Bigelow
W. Cockrell
M. Asa
Elmer Dreher
J. Sterling Morton
John Cardarapoli
Herbert Cleveland
Ray Huizinga
Jack Humphrey
Howard Patzelt
Kenneth Sobota
Miles Spathy
Glenn Zajicek
Byron Clark
al Carsini
Charles
Oak Park River Forest
J. Ames
Jack Bodeeves
S. Bor
Maudk Boman
P. Clark
Walt Cowan
Jack Dan
Tom Hull
al Hoover
Bill Kronrad
Don Krake
Robert Magee
Sherm Magidson
Bob McKay
B. Meier
Eugene Ogle
David Pearson
Bob Perrin
Warren Rasmussen
Charles Schrieber
Don’ Shebat
Robert Stuker
Neil Tuleen
Tony Vestuto
Charles Bestcott
Dave White
Glen Wiliams
Proviso Township
Richard Anderson
Herman Cisck
David Crown
Neil Curren
Albert Elftmann
Marvin Erdal
William Gillespie
Howard Hammer
Leon Josey
Siegfred Kiemle
Richard Lenzie
Richard Lingard
Peter Malz
Richard Pearson
Eugene Pepich
Robert Phillips
Robert Reiche
Lawrence Sharp
Robert Stendelk
Leonard Tarutus
John Tyler
Robert Whiin
Donald Vogel
Richard Zuelke
Argo High School
Warren Allan
Ray Burris
Jim Callahan
Richard Jarrett
Civic Federation of Chicago
Feely
Outline
FCC OK
Walter Whitworth
Wm. Korbe
High School Council
Hollywood Street
Brookfield Poat
Grebing
Forréat
M. W. Bradley
Edmund Hubka
James Murrin
Glen Pray
Frank Wakefield
Charles Elder
R. Rossow
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