Letter to editor on Prohibition era beer pamphlet
A Brookfield reader submits a letter criticizing a pamphlet titled Beer as a National Bev Crane. He argues Prohibition cost millions in revenue and enforcement, questions the pamphlet’s drink choices, and notes perceived class divides in beverage access. The writer signs as Ted L. Newell from Clew, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Justice Department
Ted L. Newell
Tenia Avenue
Clead, Fla
Memorial list adds Gold Star veterans from Magnet issue
The Magnet reprints a revised Gold Star veterans list with 26 names added since publication. Included are Richard D. Bellis, Joseph E Brunson, Mark W Castle, Franklin J Hutter, Robert A Nelson, Walter K Noland, Robert R Oates, Alvin R Olson, Arnold F Panenka, David G Price, Ruben Silver, Robert B Schell, Laddie Tlapa, Richard G Rogers, William F Stewart and others, with addresses on Cleveland Avenue, Maple Avenue, Grand Boulevard and more. The list notes death dates from 1944 and 1941, plus locations Luzon and Germany, reflecting World War II casualties.
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Sunnyside Avenue
Laddie Tlapa
Konrad Avenue
Funeral held for Mrs Agnes Kucera on May 10
Funeral services for Mrs Agnes Kucera were conducted Saturday afternoon May 10 with burial at Bohemian National cemetery. The Royal Neighbors of America served at Mansfield Funeral Home. Surviving sons Louis of Brookfield and Edward resided with her at Sunnyside Avenue. She was 68, ill for about three weeks, died May 7 around 3 p m. Born in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States 55 years ago and lived in Brookfield since 1924. She married Louis Kucera in Chicago in 1901. he died earlier.
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Agnes Kucera
Bohemian National Cemetery
Royal Neighbors of America
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Boulevard
Louis Kucera
Brookfield Ae and Loan Association
Edward
Sunnyside Avenue
Grandy Mrs Alzetta Buried at Woodlawn Cicero
Mrs Alzetta Grandy died Monday May 12 at her Cicero residence. She is survived by husband Frank Grandy and two grandchildren Doris and Gale. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm at the funeral home 5704 West Cermak Road Cicero with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Alzetta Grandy
56Th Court
Cicero
Ing
Elm Avenue
Frank Grandy
al Grandy
Doris
Gale
Elmavine
West Cermak Road
Woodlawn
Liv
Local board and staff members named in historical notice
The article lists former and current volunteers and staff of a local board including E. J. SeeRe as chairman and J. Te yic-Loughlin among others, with staff doctors and clerks such as Dr. Barnett and Mrs. Zimmerman. It notes early years figures Lawrence Mills and M. J. Thuma, and mentions Frank Wood and N. Wyckoff as members. Also covers H. H Freitag Paint and Wallpaper expanding space on Grand Boulevard Prairie Avenue and praise for Brookfield business area.
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E. J. seeRe
A. J.hudec
Tary
F. P. Higiber
Teyic- Loughlin
N. Wyckoff
Frank Wood
Lawrence C. Mills
M. J. Thuma
Rancis J. Bend
John Beverly
O. H. Dowell Hinkle
James J .Kelly
John B. Lofton
W.H. Shanner
Tocal Rae
George A. Barnett
Iasson
W. Davies
Joe P. McCarthy
H. H. Freitag
Grand Boulevard
Prairie Avenue
Freitag
Brookfield
Cap Eugene Fleming Visits Paden Home
Capt. Eugene Fleming of Visalia California visits the Hodge Paden home. He is Mr. Paden’s nephew. On Sunday Fleming dined with Mr. and Mrs. Paden and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jilek of Chicago. Mrs. Jilek is the former Betty Paden.
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Eugene Fleming
Paden
Visalia
Calif
Hodge Paden
Captain Fleming
Fred Jilek
Chicago
Health check day urges May 28 school children
State health law requires complete physical exams for children entering first grade. Parents with six year olds or those who will be six by January 31, 1948 are urged to bring kids to school May 28 for physician and dentist checkups.
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LaGrasce
Raymond Ave
Congress Park
Brookfield Magnet
Brookfield,Hi- Dear
Skokie Valley Asphalt CO
Harding Avenue
Des Plaines
Illinois
Western Springs
Sealto
Ict Crean
Rcasecaes Dub
Richard G. Rogers
William F. Stewart
Calvin S. Walker
South 96Th Street
Burlington Boulevard
Pleman
Sellar
Mr. and
Mrs
J. A. Freitag
Walter Frey
la Grange
S. Dayton Huff
M. D
Ogden Ave
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ND Savings Bank
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