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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
7
The column waxes nostalgic on spring signals from church bells and forsythia, recalls vivid memory of university bells and old cars, notes a humorous Iowa letter about planting dandelions, and mentions milkweed pods repurposed for parachutes, closing with Archie Schonemann.
Ray Polivka son of Ma and Mrs Peter J Polivka of Harrison Ave Brookfield has been awarded a University of Illinois mathematics fellowship announced by Dr S Cairns head of the department Fifteen fellowships were given this year Polivka a Reno Central senior will earn a BA in Mathematics on June 4 1951 He has been the election commissioner at North Central and is a member of the honors society
A report notes the theft of cement bricks cement blocks and other materials from a lot at the Forest View site. The incident was recorded May 21 and is under investigation.
Herold Hunt will deliver the commencement address at Riverside-Brookfield High School on Wednesday, February 23, in the school auditorium. Frank I. Hedek, president of the board of education, will present the diplomas. The program includes music and readings by students and faculty, with Rev. Wilfred Wakefield of Brookfield Cooperative Church officiating.
A 14 inch Westchester water main failed Saturday night, May Yo, prompting a switch to the Brookfield line to maintain flow toward LaGrange Park. Crews aimed to repair the 16 inch main near Despleines and Hereisea as emergency valves linked to two 6 inch mains feed LaGrange Park through Lincoln and Kemmian avenues.
A report details Steven Kenetos and Mose Porat Nacelos being bitten by a black cat with four white panes. The case timelines were forwarded to the Brooklyn police department for further action.
Graduation exercises of Dist. 103 Lincoln School in Brookfield will be held Thursday afternoon June 7 at 1 15 p m. A total of 103 diplomas will be presented listing graduates including Robert Abrams Kenneth Baker Ronald Bauer Joanne Broggs Patricia Collins Sandra Covell Parker Courtley Jon Edwards Robert Finley and others. The article notes enrollment for September and vaccination statistics with a staff party planned for Mrs Carrie Gatz after thirty four years of service.
Henry Rando of Vernon Avenue was found dead Saturday afternoon in the Australian house at Brookfield Zoo around 7:36 PM. Officials reported a probable heart attack, body sent to Mansfield Funeral Home, with funeral plans not announced. Surviving brother Melvin Raade of Peinan Rapids and other siblings.
A husband and wife from Brookfield, Me. and Mrs Roy Doll are among candidates for bachelor degrees from this area, according to information from the planner. Mr Doll's parents are Mr George Doll of 3813 Park Ave Brookfield.
Ground breaking ceremonies for Brookfield Methodist Church activities center set for Sunday morning June 3 at 11 o'clock. The $30,000 project, located north of the church, will begin with earth turning after the service. Rev. Vance D. Rogers leads as members and department representatives attend the ceremony and sing Onward Christian Soldiers.
Gross school remodeling bids will be set June 5 at a Board of Education meeting for District 95, including the new Brookpark School at 80th St in LaGrange. Two special sessions are planned June 8 and 9 to decide the project amid war priority pressures. The Brookpark building nears completion for a September 1 opening. ground broke in September with brick work 80 percent done and interiors under way.
The Dist 102 board of education will meet June 6 to discuss the district building needs. A special session is planned for June 18 to review the school budget, with another regular meeting scheduled later in the month.
Gary Grimmenza of 3285 Harrison celebrated a four generation birthday with his great grandmother Mrs. Cordelia Beaulieu his grandmother Mrs. Eo Grinmen and his father Roy Grimmenga present. Other guests included his maternal grandmother and cousins in attendance.
Andes corporation counsel Wood and Village Attorney oppose a bill to allow Chicago to sell water beyond city limits to suburbia. Ancel and Rep. Sprague argue against rate hikes for suburbs to subsidize Chicago's finances, warning suburban users would bear higher costs while Chicago seeks bonds and maintenance funding.
A 19 year old student at Brookfields High school bound for a change of venue Saturday May 26. Richard Lofton was arrested on charges of ignoring a stop sign and reckless driving near Riverside Brookfield High school. The arresting officer was Lieutenant Zahora of the Brookfield police. The case was taken to justice Binsr.
The bill addressed municipalities and towns under 900,000 population. The House committee urged passage, with readings from February to May. The document, dated May, was signed by BR. G. Saders of the Labor group, noting readings and amendments before Senate action.
The eighth grade graduation program at Gross Grammar School is set for June 14 featuring the eighth grade chorus performing This Is Our Land under director Fitzher B. Hicks with choral readings, and a recessional Pomp and Circumstance. Faith Spencer will present the Safety Patrol awards, William Neville the Safety Tetral awards, and Supt. M. W. Hummel will present class gifts and diplomas with Frank Kessel, president of the board of education, delivering diplomas. Susan E. McCann is listed for choir reading and Earl Robinson and John Latouche credited for music and modern text.
A Memorial Day service was held at the Brookfield War Monument with local volunteers and auxiliary groups assembling at 10 o’clock. Commander Petrie of the AmVets led the events, Maude M. Watson presented a wreath on behalf of the AmVets American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Denald Wathail sang. Reverend Vance D. Roeters spoke at the Brookfield Methodist Church and Mayor Kele and Village Manager Bash attended. Afterward graves were decorated with wreaths by AmVets and GAR units, with a parade planned in the afternoon by Tony Lenka and participants.
Mr and Mrs P J Kushenbach of 4142 Madison Ave Brookfield announce their son Sgt John Kushenbach has been promoted to Staff Sergeant in the Strategic Air Command based at Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport La Enlisted in 1948 he is an engine chief and has worked with B 29 and B 50 bombers He is a graduate of St Barbara's School and Lyons Township High School.
A roundup from Brookfield covers local society events in Chicago including a luncheon with Director and Mrs. Robert Bean, an exhibit by Karl Plath, and a talk at the Brookfield Junior Women’s Club. notes on vacation letters, a Des Plaines move, new menu sign at the fountain, and Kiwanis Zoo Day plans. Brookfield Zoo panda relocation and grand opening updates are included, with March of Dimes totals for Cook County communities.
Fifteen million dollars in five bond proposals target county hospital rehab Oak Forest infirmary remodeling and other county building upgrades. A contested race for Illinois Supreme Court includes Walter V. Schaefer vs Julius. Bi partisan bids fill the county circuit and superior court races with incumbents and newcomers.
Clarence Siebold 27 a Brookfield resident and son of Mr and Mrs Siebold died Tuesday in a Vallejo California plane crash. He worked as a bookkeeper for Va Bus Lines and was taking flying lessons to fulfill a promise to his mother. Survived by his widow Jerry two sisters and three brothers. His Navy service from 1942 to 1946 included a Pacific tour and a base at San Diego. Funeral arrangements delayed as family travels coastward.
An open meeting will be held June 1 at the Cong school on Shields. The board sponsors the session to sound out resident views on the current rent and related actions.
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