Illinois Synod Convenes in Evanston for 30th Annual Meeting
The Illinois Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America met May 16–18 at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Evanston with 300 delegates from Illinois Missouri and Wisconsin. Key actions included approving a six million “Christian Higher Education Year” program for 1950 and setting a $272000 quota to support Carthage College and the Chicago Lutheran Seminary. The convention backed DP resettlement efforts, elected additional lay representatives to the Executive Board, opposed federal aid to parochial schools bill S246, and endorsed a major evangelism program by the National Lutheran Council.
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Illinois Synod of the
United Lutheran Church In America
Faith Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Evanston
George Vulgaris
Clarence J. Helvig
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois Synod
United Lutheran Church
America
USCA
Ilinois Synod
Carthage College
Carthage
Ill
Chicago Lutheran Theology Seminary
Maywood
Europe
United States
Synod
National Lutheran Council
Lutheran Church
Congress
Hhe
West Towns May Probe Its Service For Improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission allowed West Towns to study eliminating unprofitable routes and implementing zone fares. An ICC expert survey of unsatisfactory conditions prompted the move, with Berwyn and Cicero attorneys backing zone fares and cuts to outlying losses, to be conducted by Henry P. Briener.
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West Towns Bus Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Chicago and
West Towns
Henry P. Briener
Berwyn
Cicero
Great Books Seminar Planned on May 31
Two sessions of the local Great Books discussion group remain. Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau will be studied next. Riverside Brookfield High School library at 7:45 p.m. Change from the usual Monday schedule. final seminar will cover development later created two weeks.
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Henry David Thoreau
Riverside-Brookfield
Tom Flaherty Named Sports Editor at Daily Northwestern
Tom Flaherty, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas H Flaherty of Hollywood, has been named sports editor for the 1949 50 academic year by the University of Illinois Board of Publications. He will start May 27 and is a Medill sophomore with prior experience as sports night editor and varsity football reporter. He is a Kappa Sigma secretary, Sigma Delta Chi initiate, publicity chairman of the sophomore class, and co promotion director of the 1949 Dolphin Show.
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Tom Flaherty
Thomas H. Flaherty
Washington Ave
Hollywood
Daily
Northwestern
University
Board of Publications
Flaherty
Medill School of Journalism
Kappa Sigma
Sigma Delta Chi
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Clarion
National Honor Society
Brookfield Magnet
Riverside News
Baboons Take Over Monkey Island at Brooxfield Zoo
Fifty two baboons moved from winter quarters to Monkey Island at Brooxfield Zoo. Most were Guineas with four exceptions. Eighteen are long-time summer residents. Rhesus monkeys previously lived on the island but fell to Spectacled Bears who were moved to bear pits. Bears displaced the monkeys, and island stock now centers on baboons.
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Monkey Island
Brooxfield Zoo
Siue
Hamadryas
Dogueras
John Paloucek Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
John Paloucek of 3319 Prairie avenue was buried Monday at 2 PM from Mansfield Funeral home 3745 Grand boulevard with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. He died May 19 and was married to Marne nee Parizek, father of Joseph Frank May Kotek James John and Agnes of Jerry.
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John Paloucek
Prairie Avenue
Mansfield Funeral Home
Grand Boulevard
Woodlawn
Mr. Paloucek
Marne
Parizek
Joseph
Frank
May
Kotek James
John
Agnes
Jerry
Pecks Bad Boy To Be Staged Here June 2 3
A school auditorium production of Peck's Bad Boy will unfold on June 2 and 3 with a large student cast. The Friday show features Henry Peck Sr and Jr among many performers, supported by a long list of student actors, crew, and volunteers handling tickets, advertising, stage management, ushers, and scenery.
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Peck
Gross
Henry Peck Sr
dJay Stevens
Henry Peck Jr
Glenn Lenhart
Hannah S’eck
Je See Pointer
Envy Peck
Washire Mees
Hens Peck Jr
Ronald Vinch
Hannah Peck
Marva Jedd
Jimmy Tduita
Stanley Holar
Minnie
Barbara VanNattal
Luelia
Thorne
Shirley Vokac
Clifford Jennings
Donald Halamaka
Melville Beaumont
Charles Augustine
Lizzie
Kathleen McDowell
Dahlia
Jane Burns
Schnitz
Raymond Krejeck
Dere—Henrettak
Fiery—Cure
Shirley Heidenreich
Linda Kusper
Charles Bryde
Charles Burrough
Jscomy Jedlicka
Roger Koladrich
Robert Peer
Julian Seifert
Beverly Burtar
Kilburn MacMurrough
John Metiya
Donald Rawlings
Herman Kaiser
Wayne Schneider
Diana Boerman
Myra Pensel
Sue Wall
Nancy Seibert
Sharlene Holbrook
Rosalyn Shopek
Reub Bluder
Bob Adams
David Donat
Donald Ray
Allan’ Zima
Kenneth Kleeka
Rudy Vrchota
Ralph Trader
Marvin Jedd
James Bloomquist
Joey Swatos
Chester Crosby
Marilyn Lipske
Ann Watson
Doris Makrick
Joyce Flexman
Carel Hanry
Dorothy Ross
Arlene Walther
Judy Jones
Eileen Vrba
MaryAnn’ Pishan
John Jablonski, 61, Dies After Heart Attack
John Jablonski of 3400 Grand Boulevards collapsed Monday after suffering a heart attack. He was pronounced dead at the scene. authorities did not release further details.
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John Jablonski
Record of Tax Protests Shows 148 Reductions So Far
CNS reports County Board of Tax Appeals has granted 148 property valuation reductions as of Monday night out of 6,200 cases heard. Board member William M. DeVine noted 43,046 complaints tied to this year’s tax bills, with hearings at about 1,000 daily. Some cases lacked appearance or were continued. one taxpayer faced a $0 increase after challenging an overvaluation.
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CNS
Board of Tax Appeals
William M. DeVine
DeVine
Brookfield Girl Wins at DePaul Track Meet
Lucille Caruso of Brookfield won honors at a DePaul girls track meet last week. She captured the broad jump and team lift event. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kirby Caruso of 3645 Teveland Avenue. The family has resided in Brookfield about seven months and Lucille attended Ste Mary's School in Whiteville, Chicago.
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Lucille Caruso
Brookfield
DePaul
Alt Hap
Cecee
Lucille
Kirby Caruso
Teveland Avenue
White Lvige
Chicago
Ste Mary's School
Big Cannon Dedication Parade Planned in Brookfield
A large parade dedicated to a big cannon is planned Sunday in Brookfield with prominent units marching. The Riverside Brookfield High School band, local posts, and fraternal groups including the Loyal Order of Moose and Odd Fellows will participate under the direction of Capt Crosby and others. Department Commander Burns will lead from his car as the procession advances toward the parade’s head, with a lengthy list of participants and spectators anticipated.
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Grand Houwevind
Darwen Pes
Mae Lu
Nos Department
American Legion
I. Burns
Dedientinn
LinenIn - Fullerton Post
Charles Reth
Bishop Quarter Boys
Snd Division
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Teswis Newmark
Loyal Order of the Moose
John Long
Brookfield Lodge of Odd Fellows
Emil Zuelke
Rebekahs
Dan Kulie
Brookfield Police Department
H. C. Crosby
Fire Department
Fred McDowell
Edward Feel
Kindergarten Building Sale Planned June 18
The Kindergarten building on Forrest Ave will be sold on June 18 at 11 a.m. Bid packets must include one fourth of the purchase price in cash or certified check at award, with the balance due on delivery of the deed. Bids to be sent to Township 39 trustees or presented at the sale site. Trustees listed are W. Haverly, G. E. Fairchild, A. W. Holden, with A. C. Roos as township treasurer.
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Forrest Ave
Range 12
Forest Park
Township
Board of. Education of Dist
Gross School
Maple Avenue
Praca
Haverly
George E. Fairchild
Albert W. Holden
Asid
Albert C. Roos
Buddy Poppy Sale Planned Friday May 27 Brookfield
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Brookfield Post 2868 led by Commander M W Bradley plans a Buddy Poppy sale Friday May 27. Proceeds fund local veteran aid and rehabilitation programs, with most funds aiding needy veterans and dependents. poppies are produced by hospitalized veterans as part of therapy and sales benefit both living veterans and war orphans.
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Veeran Oforeign Wars
Brookfield
M. W. Bradley
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies’ Auxiliary
VFW
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Chevron 9
Magnet Copy Needed Early
News and advertising copy for next week urged to be submitted Friday and Saturday due to a holiday Monday closure. Copy normally due Monday should be sent to the office this weekend to ensure publication.
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Fuiday
Routine Is Highlight of Board Meet
Village board discussed a building permit for a printing plant on lots 13 and 25 29 in Grossdale subdivision with commercial on the west and residential on the east. A 134 signature petition opposed rezon ing and was referred to planning for action. planning board to attend water works meeting to discuss zoning. Expenditures totaling 26248.02 approved, including bond interest and payroll. Health report notes wealth program costs. county aid for water and sanitation discussed. Brookfield Youth Center plans to form a community band. first rehearsal June 2 at 3 pm. four open air concerts planned. Amendments approved on an order related to tank unloading of building materials. hazardous storage rules apply and fencing required after 24 hours. Foreclosure reports due to unpaid special assessments on multiple properties. list provided. A bid of 143.00 for an attic exhaust fan accepted to reduce train noise by keeping windows closed.
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Grossdale Subdivision
SIS
Brookfield
Emil Ehlert
Brookneld
Como
Brookfeld
Ney
Basin
Aison
Inter
Pas Hue
Forest Ave
Washington St
Jefferson
Arthur
Maple Ave
Prairie Ave
Raymond Ave
Congress Park Ave
W. 29Th
W. 29Th Pl
W. 47Th St
Open House at Magnet Draws Hundreds in LaGrange Preview
About 1000 men and women toured The Magnet plant in LaGrange during a Tuesday preview for supply houses and business firms. Open house at St West Harris Ave featured Brookfield Magnet advertising and job customers, with visitors from local firms and vendors.
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Magnet
Brookfield Magnet
St . West
Harris Ave
LaGrange
LaGra
Phone Rate Hike OK'd By the ICC
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved temporary rate increases filed by Illinois Bell Telephone. The plan adds about 30 to 50 cents per month for basic residence and business service, raising gross revenues by 7.8 million dollars yearly. Local service rates would shift with suburban Chicago changes, while long distance rates stay unchanged. Local adjustments target LaGrange and nearby areas with various class of service changes including residence and business rates, metropolitan and rural options.
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Ideis Commerce Commission of Muay 12
Commission
Springfield
Illinois Bell Telephone
F. C. Ford
Mies
Ing
Orvacer TD
Ilinois Bell Sev
Broorookeld
Ford
Chicago
Illinois Bell
LaGrange
Riverside-B. Center Announces Band Sponsorship Leader Pick
Center Banc Louis Newmark named director at Riverside-B. center after a meeting. Dan Steckbarger invites all residents who play band instruments to report Thursday at Riverside Bros High School room for the first rehearsal. Alumni invited to reorganize. Eight concerts planned this summer with Brookfield and River venues.
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Louis Newmark
Riverside-B
Cert Band
Newmark
Dan Steckbarger
Riverside Bros High School
R Ev
Brookfield
River
Amvets and American Legion Hold Charter Dedication
The Amvets and American Legion plan a charter dedication at the American Legion hall on Grant Avenue. William T. Geet, commander, will lead the ceremony honoring a local veteran killed in action with start time set for 8:00.
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William T. Geet
American Legion
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Rev. Vulgaris
United Lutheran Meeting
Brookfield Public Library
Ssence
Brookfield Free Public Library
Kate M. Wood
P.E.O
George Polivka
E. N. Cassady
Joseph Secker
Charles Schaffert
Edward Feely
Gold Star
Louis €. Klein
Otto Henkel
Fredrika W. Wiley
K. WK. Sloan
A. H. Dietz
N.Y
Zoo
Gross Public School
Jimmy Duffy
John Ghan
Carol Ryerson
Luella Thorne
Jeanette Pearsone
Donald Fullerton
Meville Beaumont
George Kneppie
Margot Weyler
Dahlia—LaVunda Cashman
Schultz
George Behoures
Dora
Martha Shahan
Flora
Jane LeFanty
Lora—Babara, Burnett
Big Cannon
Village Hall
W. Sub
An Kulie
West Suburban Officials Association
Midwest Golf Club
Harold Fash
Est
George J. Pukis
Westmont
Casperatta
Buddy
PTA
The
Amvets
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