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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
13
An estimated crowd of 12 050 attended a three day Scout Cub Fair by West Suburban Boy Scout council. The event showcased 62 exhibits with 36 earning top honors and featured 1 509 Scouts demonstrating skills from astronomy to leather craft.
The oldest and smallest French possession is the St Pierre and Miquelon island group located about 15 miles off the southern coast of Newfoundland.
The report estimates electrical manufacturing will produce 750000 television sets in 1948, up from 170000 in 1947 and 6500 in 1946, indicating rapid growth in the television industry.
The Burlington railroad advances dieselization with orders to Electro-Motive for 146000 horsepower plus freight and passenger locomotives. New diesels to serve lines already partly dieselized and streamliner engines will appear on additional routes. The plan enlarges power for Chicago Burlington and Quincy trains and for time freight service on Colorado and Southern and Fort Worth and Denver City lines.
Charter night for the High Twelve club will be held May 19 at the Lyonsville Congregational church. FE. C. Welcott of St. Louis founder of the organization will be the speaker, Walter Saunders to lead expected 50 plus attendees in club singing after a church dinner.
Beavers rely on their tails to slap the water surface signaling others and to aid steering while swimming. The tail acts as a powerful rudder and signaling tool facilitating direction and communication among the family group.
An nocturnal panorama describes night life in forests and wetlands. Roberts Mann notes predators and prey active after dusk, from raccoons and mink to owls and foxes, while insects, frogs, and muskrats contribute to a thriving midnight ecosystem. Hunger and fear drive nocturnal behavior.
Hawthorne Flying Club presents color films of model aircraft and terrain at its May 18 event for members and Western Electric guests. The free program runs about two hours at 8 p.m. in Albright Gym, Cicero. Joseph A. Seckler of Riverside sits on the club’s board of governors. Scouts and other youth groups are especially invited.
The article explains removing dirt and dust from felt hats by rubbing the surface with fine sandpaper and using art gum. It notes a rubber sponge as another cleaning option, finding it better for woolen suits coats and dresses.
Lester R. Benston, director of rehabilitation of the American Legion, says Poppy Day on May 24 will be more significant this year. He cites increased workloads at the Legion service department due to VA staff cuts and notes 1947 service expenses supported by 34 full time workers. Poppy sales yielded a net profit of 85376.95 in 1947, aiding the service fund, yet the department entered 1947 with about 28000 in deficit amid rising costs.
A $15,000 suit was filed in federal court Friday by Ann Marie May against the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad over the death of John Joseph Banks, watchman at the Washington street crossing in Hinsdale.
A damaged OCR fragment notes an administratrix seeking remedy after a fatal incident at 8 p.m. on May 1032 caused by reckless speed of a train and long hours worked. Names, places, and full dates are missing, leaving unclear jurisdiction and parties.
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