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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

8

Corral Gala Planned By Incoming Freshman Board

The Corral group schedules a Friday May 28 gala party planned by incoming president Chuck Ben exly elected student presi d his board. Master of ceremonies chosen by hat and Seventh Avenue echoes as featured entertainer. Bennett announces committee posts with Wayne Vieth as VP and Mary Wood as secretary.

Corral Kent Taylor Chuck Benexly Seoul Seventh Avenue Echoes Bennett Wayne Vieth Mary Wood Gail Laffey Donna Jean Simonson Hugh Beath Gordon Leavitt Lorraine Redis Kenny Johnson Pat Clarke Nancy Knappenberger House Pete McKinney Jarry Dougan Midge Miles Jane Futterer Aller Calhamer

Village Buys Pine Avenue Lots

Riverside officials negotiate the purchase of three vacant Pine Avenue lots immediately west of the well house. Each 150 feet frontage fronts Pine and abuts the Chicago Burling and Quincy railroad right of way. Acquisition aims to expand water service facilities with potential for additional reservoir needs. The land adjoins water department property.

Riverside Nouth Pine Avenue Well House Chicago, Burlin and Quincy Railroad Water Department

Protest Bus Routes Stir Riverside Village Action

Riverside residents protested bus routes this week, presenting three petitions to the Village Board. Woodside road, Kimbark road, and the Methodist church groups urged buses avoid their streets, proposing alternatives via Woodside Park to the Zoo area. The board discussed routing with Brookfield and Chicago Zoo representatives while considering a highway easement over the streetcar right of way and disputed ownership.

Riverside Village Board of Trustees Woodside Road 31St Street Vark Road Kimbark Road Woodside Park Place Strevtar Freo Methodist Church Esooner B. Ho Wagner Riverside Brookfield Vilage Board Chicago Bist Street Forest Avenue

Hinsdale Man Flies to Seattle for National Scout Meet

Andrew E. Fenn of Hinsdale, a veteran Scout leader and national council representative, flies to Seattle to attend the National Scout meeting. He will travel by plane and return late May, carrying part in council activities and regional events.

Hinsdale Seattle Andrew E. Fenn Mall West Sun Boy Scout Council Jn Penn National Council Mayo Apiane Adncost West

Interesting Talk for Mothers Group at LaGrange Church

Frank S. Endicott, Northwestern University education expert and bureau head, will speak on Personality Training of Our Youth at First Presbyterian Church LaGrange on Wednesday May 19 at 7 30 pm. The Senior Mothers group plans a pot luck dinner before the talk and invites all church members and community.

Frank S. Endicott Bureau of Placement School of Education Northwestern University First Presbyterian Church LaGrange Hall

Riverside village negotiates Q Yard parking lease

Riverside village is negotiating a lease with Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for two parking spaces at Q Yard. Final details were being worked out this week as the village prepares to use the space.

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Riverside Village

Village plans parking area on railroad land and hotel site

Railroad officials will permit use of the land for parking after a long delay. Village Manager George L Op per prepared a sketch showing space for about 40 cars and a separate all day lot for about 25 cars on land formerly the Riverside hotel site.

George L. Opper Jon Bibs Jart de Riverside Hotel

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