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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
8
The piece describes Broadway signs including Bond Clothes and The Mercy Widow. Bond Clothes shows a waterfall 12 to 14 feet high with nude male and female figures beside a looming night. The Mercy Widow sign extends seven stories with Lana Turner form appearing to dive, amid earlier water shortage fears.
Lyons township tax collections for the second half of 1951 totalled 3 854 277 05 with 1 027 814 22 in the period, compared to 1 009 749 89 last year. The year end total reached 5 854 277 03, with excess commissions of 73 105 61 and collection costs of 13 791 98.
The Holywood Community Presbyterian Church will observe Thanksgiving next Sunday morning November 23 with Rev. Curtis M. Glick preaching on Thank God for Everything. The church school sponsors a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family at Erie Neighborhood House in Chicago. Members are asked to bring cans of food and clothing to the community house Sunday at 9 30. The Friendship club will run a bazaar and tea Friday November 21 from 10 am to 9 pm to benefit the church. Rev. Glick attends New Life School of Christian Living under Chicago Presbytery at First Presbyterian Riv er Forest starting Tuesday this week.
Master Dorr was christened on November 16 by Fr W McInerney at St Barbara's Catholic church. The sponsors were Tommy and Marg Dorr of the parish.
A dual birthday celebration occurred November 10 at the C. G. Schultz home 3208 Oak Ave. Diane marked her eighth and her father’s anniversary. she hosted 10 friends with games and refreshments. Mr. Schultz celebrated Sunday with relatives at a supper, followed by a family dinner Monday with gifts, making a pleasant anniversary.
Lincoln School hosted an open house before the PTA meeting on Monday evening November 10 as part of American Education Week. Parents visited classrooms, met teachers, and viewed student handiwork. Mrs. John Pernicka led special exhibits from Brownies to Boy Scout troops, with certificates of merit awarded and remarks by Mrs. Joseph Stevens and others.
LaGrange Masonic Lodge No 770 holds a public installation Saturday night November 22 at the temple. Lesa Wilkinson will become worshipful master along with 12 other officers including Roscoe Clark Edward Zenner and Alfred Koch among the installing team.
The Home School count of LTHS will sponsor the annual Christmas party at the school on Saturday Dec 15. Council chairmen Mrs. W. E. Gray and Mrs. J. A. Anderson oversee arrangements with student chairmen Ann Taylor and Jim Ash. Faculty co conductors are Miss Dorothy Banks and Carl Warkow.
Lyons Township Junior College players present Double Door in the LTHS auditorium at 8 15 p m on Friday and Saturday November 21 and 22 The high tension drama features Olivia Gene Caspers as Victoria Van Bret Barbara Bird as the bride Bob Hale as the husband and a cast including Ann Bunta Lloyd Anderson Marilyn Bartels Jim McKinney Richard Mahin Allan Phillips John Schmidt Lucile Smith and David Tiedt in a tale of pride murder and aristocratic tyranny
The Brookfield Free Public Library hosts a Thursday evening program on a painting by Adolph Wasser donated as a gift. The event features discussion of the painting and honors Mrs Fredrika W. Wiles, former librarian, with guests and student readers expected.
A report states Mrs Josephine Kathaneck was injured and turned over to the police department on November 18. She was taken to Bemeyn hospital for treatment.
Mendota reports William Weeds, victim of a highway collision last Sunday morning, is recovering in hospital with a broken leg and sprains. Doctors say he may be discharged home late this week or early next, and his family hopes for a full recovery after being forced off the highway into a ditch and identified in the early hours.
Village officials report cloudy drinking water during hydrant tests is caused by sediment stirred by increased flow. Dumelle cites valve adjustments, new mains and higher pressure as key improvements across 493 hydrants. Despite occasional muddiness, tests help ensure ready water delivery for fires.
The Rev. Wilfred Wakefield selects "Unlimited Thanksgiving" for Sundays 11 o clock at the First Congregational church. Special music includes the choir under James Baird and Kathleen Larsen violinist with organist Mrs. Ellison and pianist Mrs. Peel. Compositions include Cherubim Song and The Heavens are Told. Newcomers welcome. church at Lincoln and Maple avenues opposite Gross Elementary.
A plane delivered a special shipment of food for three baby tigers in Australia. Director Robert Bean of the Chicago Zoological Park prepared the formula. Bean notes female tigers often destroy their young in captivity and might be troublesome when fed from their mothers.
At Brook Park PTA meeting Mrs Virginia Phillips presided and thanked North LaGrange Park association for a 307 dollar check to improve school grounds from a recent hard times party. Russell Savage Arlington Heights Junior High principal spoke on keeping parental guidance normal behavior and understanding children, followed by social hour.
Lyons Township Junior College lists Brookfield students on the honor roll: Leslie Doieis Darlene Mer ch Ree ia Bardauskas Kenneth Mennart Frank Placed Guy Ghan Robert Hale Ardath Hendrick.
Brookfield and West suburb squads competed in a local meet with tight team scores. Players named Miao Hien Mes and others contributed notable performances as teams from Cyler reverent and Wheehead posted strong showings.
Brookfield issued permits for 1932 homes valued at 1.054 million in October. The total value of all building permits rose compared with September, while the city’s total issued permits and values showed a noticeable uptick.
Mrs Gence Paschen 26 of 4314 Archandan avenue Brookfield fainted Monday in front of McAllister Sehoens store on South LaGrange Road in LaGrange. She was taken to her sister’s home at 134 South LaGrange Road for care.
Airman James E. Durr is home on furlough arriving with wife Glenna and their infant James Patrick. The family will stay with Mr and Mrs James Pravada of Forest Ave until he leaves for overseas on December 8.
William Weber aged 55 was injured November 15 at the Bronkfield Zoo when he fell from a scaffold at the north gate. He suffered spinal injuries and was taken to Berwyn Hospital per police reports.
The Magnet will publish early on Tuesday next week due to Thanksgiving. News and ads should be submitted as soon as possible. Cager news Friday deadline. Columns church notices sports stories general items Saturday noon. Monday morning only for important late news with noon deadline.
Around The Village of Brookfield reports a few local incidents and community updates. A BB gun marksman incident and a report of a punk driving near a public school are noted alongside a string of social and civic items from Brookfield residents and officials.
Thanksgiving union services will be held November 27 at multiple churches including Ethan Brookfield Mechodis and D Shawe. The Rev Wolfsad Wakefield of Fast Congregational Church will deliver the sermon with other clergy from Faith Luth and local churches. The program features a choir directed by Mrs Lo Pear cor and offerings for children.
The annual Riverside Brookfield clothing drive will be led by the Serhan Council H Y and Shar chap. Charman Nanci Oetting and her committee organize class competitions to boost donations. Residents may call Riv. 7-2200 for pickup Friday evening. Nov 1 drive supports So the Children Federation aiding needy kids in the U S and abroad. Last year 600 lbs were collected. organizers hope to double or triple that amount this year.
The Brookfield Friends of the Library meet at 1 30 pm Friday at the Brookfield Methodist parlors. Miss Mildred Cuthbert will present her annual report on library activities. Mrs John Crumbaugh will introduce Lois Stellman, actress and impresario, who will give dramatic sketches. Tickets are available.
LTHS Interest4 Group discussed tours to industrial plants in the area during a school week. Possible visits include International Harvester Electric United Airlines Standard Oil with dates to be announced later by the school officials.
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