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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows addresses at Prater Ave Brook and Prairie Ave, with annual rates around two dollars. Mentions Magner collector and Dry Goods Store at Park and Harris streets. Advertising and inscription payments noted at listed addresses.
Hopkins, retiring public chief, addressed Iban Village Officials last Thursday night about a vacant lot dispute and a potential hobby project. Ed rought reported that the tree stood, residents sought peace and quiet, and discussions touched on a new merchandise emporium and opening next door.
The First Congregational Church at the corner of Lincoln and Wakefield invites adults to a bazaar on Thursday evening December 1 at 7:30. Enjoy handmade gift items crafts greeting cards grab bag hand-wond bakery and sand coffee. Proceeds support church programs.
The Suburban Village Officials association discussed revised state fire prevention code with C L Baylor of Downers Grove, while H R Olson urged follow up with the Chicago Regional Planning. They examined flood control for Salt and Flag creeks, drainage questions, and civilian defense plans for villages within 50 miles of Chicago, with officials from LaGrange Park, Brookfield, Riverside, Western Springs and Brookfield weighing action and funding.
A continuation discusses Brookfield officials presenting amendments to allow village to determine iw tax rates for general purposes and funding. It notes current rates at state legal limits, calls for constitutional changes to improve representation, and mentions proposed reforms affecting elections, judges, and village offices. Hopkins retires after 24 years as public works head, plans to move to the Ozarks.
Park Woman's Club in Congress Park maintains a Fine Arts department with monthly meetings on the second Tuesday. Chairmen are Mrs. M. B. Hart for Arts, Mrs. Clarence Brissman for Literature, and Mrs. L. V. Steere for Music. October gathering was held at the LaGrange Y. The text also discusses state constitutional changes and judicial election implications for rural-leaning legislatures and proposed reapportionment measures.
Nov meeting featured Janet Norris Bangs of Riverside reading from Cornstalk Fiddle 1947 48 Decker Press edition. Mrs Brough spoke on Antonin Dvorak as members and guests enjoyed cake coffee and refreshments. December plans Dec 12 and Jan 16 Fine Arts day hostess Mrs Tyne Munns gift exchange carols sung.
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