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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary local notice outlines the Brookfield magnet newspaper founded in 1894 by Rovers with dates listed as March 11 and March 4 1878. Mentions editors Schonemann and various Brookfield locals and contact points across Prairie Avenue 3730 and other local stores.
Fireworks fans and youths faced trouble during the holiday with reports of burns and near misses. John Kutska of Sunnyside suffered burns while handling fireworks. Police logged incidents near Arden and Washington and four boys taken to the station for misusing fireworks.
August Kranda was hurt in an auto crash at DuBois on May 27, receiving a bump over the right eye and knee. Also, Barbara Was taken to Berwyn hospital after a May 26 collision at Ogden and May streets. drivers Otho Curtis and Lewis Miller were identified.
Daley county clerk urges voters to choose a straight party ballot and notes a noon Saturday deadline for out of county voters. A list of polling places across Precincts 7 through 97 is provided with locations in LaGrange, Elmhurst and Chicago area venues and hours from 8 am to 5 pm.
A bridal shower honoring Miss Carol Kovarek at Edwin Lanz home 3631 Forest Ave. May 25 with 20 guests attending a buffet luncheon and bridal decor on the table and cake centerpiece. Miss Kovarek plans to marry Kenneth Finley of Lyons on June 30.
A Gold Star Memorial tea was held at the American Legion hall on FE day, sponsored by Ed ward Feely post auxiliary. Co chairs were Thelma Maraland and Ray Chausen, Village Manager Bash spoke, with Jean Stein as soloist and June Keranen on piano. Honored guests included Helen Koenig Matie Brunson Bridget Feely Mary F Harazan Gertrude F Logan Gertrude Soendstrem and Clara Janda.
Brookfield plans for Independence Day observances discussed in two Village hall meetings. Local business leaders will preside parade floats with Bill Markward likely marshal. Prize distribution and judging overseen by the Woman's club. fireworks arranged by Chief McDowell. parade, dinner, and program in Kiwanis park. Women’s clubs met May 1 to discuss pricing and awards.
Members of the VFW post and auxiliary thank Brookfield residents and visitors for cooperation in a successful Poppy Day. Proceeds from Buddy Poppies support hospitalized veterans and their families. Arthur Foster publicity chairman.
The engagement of Gladys Jar mila Kosik and Edward J. Pentis Jr was announced this week. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Kosik of 3640 Raymond Ave and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Pentis of 3515 Vernon Ave. The wedding is set for July 14 at St Barbara's Catholic Church on South Prairie Ave. The bride attended Riverside Brookfield High School and the fiancé was a student at Fenwick High School.
Mrs Jean Lorris was honored at a farewell party held May 20 in St Barbara s school hall. About 40 friends neighbors and church members attended. The guest of honor received a purse and entertainment included games social hour and refreshments. The event was hosted by Margar et Franzan and Mrs J G Seika.
Tony Franzese was injured May 26 around 3:30 PM after falling or being thrown from a truck. He reportedly has a broken arm and was taken to MacNeal Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Leo Rysavy of Madison Avenue returned from a month long southern vacation. The account covers Chicago to Jackson Mississippi by train then Natchez and Baton Rouge visiting the state capital and the 459 foot tall building. They describe New Orleans Canal Street Huey Long Bridge and the French Quarter. They tour Mobile Alabama for Bellingrath Gardens and proceed to Florida by bus via Pensacola Biloxi Mississippi noting Biloxi’s large seawall along the Gulf.
A money changer theft at Bill Brown gas station on Ogden Ave was turned over to police on May 21. A 17 year old believed suspect was described in the case report.
The Brookfield village board met Monday with all members present. They plan to involve Village Attorney Bosgraf to address a stink nuisance from Summit sanitary district tanks and will attend a Summit meeting Tuesday. Maywood’s Louis Ancel will represent suburban water users in opposing proposed Chicago rate increases. An appropriation ordinance was discussed but action deferred. Building permits were approved including a $20,000 project at 9122 Ogden Ave.
The Children's Theatre of Western Springs presents Land of the Dragon with shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Downers Grove Youth Center under the village Civic Theatre. Proceeds benefit the public library children's room. Cast includes Ann Carter Roy Stanley Ann Purington Katherine Hard Kay Cutler Joan Miller and Bob Harwood, all of Western Springs.
Before December 7 1941 the United States had just three admirals: David G Farragut David D Porter and George Dewey.
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