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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
5
Archie Schonemann urges Riverside Brookfield high to hire a dynamic superintendent with strong public relations, firm discipline, and broad educational experience. The plan calls for a resident or nearby leader, backed by a empowered staff and clear newspaper liaison, to build community trust and enforce school rules across districts 2087.
Lt. Augustine of Brookfield residing at 3703 Blanchan Ave contributed to the 64th Fighter Interceptor squadron securing victory in the Alaskan Air Command Gunnery Meet in Anchorage Alaska. A 1947 Riverside Brookfield high school and 1950 Lyons Township Junior College graduate he plans discharge after the All-Air Force Gunnery Meet in Las Vegas Nevada in June.
A fragment notes rhythm blocks from a temple in China to be used in a physical education program. Leta department is mentioned in association with the note, but the rest of the source text is truncated and unclear.
About 700 people attended Friday’s dedication of Theodore Roosevelt’s memorial fountain at the Chicago Zoological Park. The 63,203 dollar project features a 215 foot basin with central jets and four limestone monuments topped by animal replicas, while the children's farm and zoo grounds opened for a second year.
The 5th annual Scout-O-Rama drew nearly 20,000 visitors to Reynolds Aluminum Co grounds in McCook on May 15. Cubs Scouts and Explorers from 34 communities filled 129 booths, selling 32,000 tickets, with funds supporting council activities and a capital funds drive booth presentation. Proceeds aid Scouting units.
Dist 102 board approved eight new teachers for September. Nineteen positions remain open to fill autumn vacancies, Supt. James Pease said. Five new hires create five of the upcoming openings. total district staffing reaches 132. Names include Mary Campbell, Lilian Japacek, Marjorie Lund, Martha Houck, Jacqueline Loving, Marlene Mitchell, Ruth Wolz, and Sarah Armstrong along with their recent degrees and prior teaching backgrounds.
Edward J. DeBold of 3212 Vernon Ave a Brookfield resident for 12 years died at home Monday May 17 Funeral services were held May 19 from Johnson Funeral Chapel to St Barbara's Church with Rev W L McInerney officiating Interment at St Joseph's Cemetery Survived by widow Margaret nee Gangl two brothers Jacob and Michael of Indianapolis Ind He was a retired Chicago main post office employee and a member of Van Buren Post 401 US Veterans World War I
The Committee of 14 met to gather data for selecting a new Riverside Brookfield High School superintendent. Members reviewed faculty input and community/council reports, with a June resume to the board and university candidate outreach planned for fall screening and final interviews. The RBHS faculty totals 53 with 325 freshmen anticipated this fall versus 288 last year.
Miss Vera Staff, retiring after 36 years, received a jewelry set and a $100 check at the district Faculty Club dinner held at Elmhurst Country Club. Rollin Brooks and Gilbert Lewis, fellow retiring board members, were given pen and pencil desk sets with gold inscriptions.
The Rev. and Mrs. Wilfred Wakefield celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at Union Congregational church Somonauk NL on Sunday afternoon May 23 with two sessions from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Wakefield formerly lived in Brookfield where he led local church work and served as pastor of the First Congregational church. He recently received an Outstanding Churchmanship award at the Chicago Congregational Association centennial meeting for long church service and rebuilding effort, including Wakefield Hall. Born in England, he served in the British army in World War I and came to the US in 1921 to begin his ministry in South Dakota.
Lyons Township High School plans its 8 pm Tuesday May 25 fashion show Pretty as a Picture in the school auditorium. Miss Mildred Stokes and Mrs Mary Thompson supervise 175 to 200 models with narration by Charlene Linnemayer Donna Deadman Kathleen Rhoads Diane McElroy Judy Kelley and musical entertainment by Pat Lomas Carol Lewis Betty Quinlen Peggy Norton Sue Brown.
Mary Ellen Bonis, 38, of 346 Arthur Ave, was injured May 15 after walking into a car. She was taken to the hospital with a bruised right foot and bruises on her left leg. The driver was James Corwith Jr, 20, of 3884 Arthur Ave, per police report.
A verdict in the case of Lt George C Schreiber of Brookfield is expected soon. He is serving a five year military disciplinary jail term for the murder of a Korean civilian. Attorney General Latham Castle and Grenville Beardsley appeared before the Air Force board in the Pentagon for Schreiber. Air Force Secretary Talbott can reduce the sentence. Talbott recently reduced Airman Kinder's sentence after he was tied to the same case.
More than 90 members of the Gross School Camera club will present their festival on May 27 at 7 45 p m Mrs Myron Meier sponsors the club since 1934 This elementary club owns a dark room several cameras including Betsey C 3 Cireflex Technika and Polaroid land camera two Heiland strobe lights and a Sunlite strobe Students photograph Gross and Brook Park school class pictures and senior portraits for the yearbook Membership is limited to sixth through eighth graders Admission is free but by ticket only Tickets are available from former members Mrs Meier or in room 303
The Brookfield NBC broadcast set for Sunday June 13 on WMAQ will feature a half hour program about citizen action and Brookfield’s 1952 All America City accomplishments. Local businessmen raised about 600 dollars. NBC funds cover a 1000 dollar production fee and professional production.
Two tigers fled their hospital cage when a keeper left the door open last Friday at Brookfield Zoo. One tiger retreated into the cage, the other was cornered. Assistant director Ralph Graham helped a dog threatened by the roaming tiger and it was shot.
Brookfield residents prepare for Poppy Day on May 20 and 21 with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars volunteers in town. The Magnet notes baptisms, visits, and social events, including a 1958 Hollywood PTA publicity acknowledgment and Brookfield Zoo events. The NBC broadcast on Brookfield’s All America City background reports raised $600 by Tuesday.
Carol H Seibert of Brookfield is the 1954 valedictorian at the University of Illinois with a perfect A record. Co saluatorians are Marlin Kleckner of Pearl City and Carol Stewart of St Louis. Seibert majors in English teaching and is active in Pi Beta Phi. Stewart majors in mathematics and Kleckner studies veterinary medicine.
The Brookfield Friends of the Library outline the 1954 1955 program chaired by Mrs. Mears with monthly guest artists and reviews. October 22 features Wiley the television performer. November 19 showcases Mrs. H Fortes. January 21 presents Mrs. Pundie. February 18 includes Mrs. Lorraine Elmhurst. March 18 brings Robert Hawkins Falls actor to read a play.
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