Village Host To Officers Of Suburbs
The meeting of the West Suburban Village Officials association on Thursday Nov 18 at the Czech Lodge North Riverside discussed parking meters. Officials from Hinsdale LaGrange Downers Grove and other towns praised meters while noting revenue costs vandalism and operation hours. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWOD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Village Officials Association
Czech Lodge
Des Plaines
North Riverside
B. J. Greenlee
LaGrange
R. L. Hopkins
Hinsdale
Absher
Downers Grove
Rex Hieronymus
Western Springs
Othe
LaGrange Park
Riverside
Clarendon Hills
Westman
Brookfield
George L. Opper
Back DeRoser
Wheaton
Wilneis
Hopkins
Greenlee
Hinsdale Mithout
Plan Commission
Pune
Tie
School Board Considers Buying Home for Barrett
North Berwyn school board explores purchasing a home for Clarence Bo Barrett, recently appointed superintendent. If approved by voters, the district would own the property, with Barrett renting the occupancy. The move mirrors practices in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, and Hinsdale. Barrett seeks a three bedroom single family dwelling or a suitable flat within the school district north of Cermak Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard of Education
North Berwyn
Clarence Bo Barrett
Barrett
Wheaton
Glen Elion
Glencop
Hinsdale
Berrett
Rilexie Miss
S Schons
Cermak Road
Violinist Joseph Fuchs Next Riverside-Brookfield Concert
Violinist Joseph Fuchs will appear at the Riverside-Brookfield auditorium on Sunday as the second performer in the Riverside-Brookfield Community Concert series. Fuchs began music training at six, won a thousand dollar prize at seventeen that funded an overseas tour, and performs on two famed Stradivarius from 1722 during engagements with major orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josph Peeks
Audiitorium
Riverside-Brookfield
Mr. Fuchs
Fuchs
Cremona
Gross Teacher Heads Group At Convention
Grace Markwell Meier of Gross School in Brookfield leads the steering committee for a joint national convention of the National Council of Geography Teachers and the National Council for Social Studies to be held at the Palmer House from November 25 to 27. Hosts include Chicago Illinois council and West Suburban Council with attendees from across the United States. Other West Suburban members on the committee are LaRue Thompson Warren Duval and Bernice Amyx from Riverside and Riverside-Brookfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Geography Teachers
National Council For Social Studies
Palmer House
Chicago
Illinois Council
West Suburban
Grace Markwell Meier
Gross School
Brookfield
Meier
West Suburban Council
National Council of Geography Teachers For Social Studets
Brookfield Education ’ Association
Milnois Council For Social Studies
National Education Association
LaRue Thompson
Warren Duval
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Bernice Amyx
Riverside
Frank Paloucek 25th Wedding Anniversary Party
A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Frank Paloucek at 3121 Raymond celebrated their 25th anniversary. Hosted by sons Dr Frank and Billy Paloucek, the Sokol Berwyn hall venue on Nov 20 featured a turkey supper, green dress with orchids, and a speech by five year old Darlene Fecenka amid orchestra dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paloucek
Raymond
Frank
Billy Paloucek
Sokol Berwyn Hall
Frank Benedict
James.Tucek
Chicago
Blanche ‘Stibal
Darlene
Frank Fecenka
Berwyn
Realtors Here Set Up Appraisal Service
A Brookfield Real Estate association meeting at the Swedish tea room in Congress Park discussed creating an appraiser service to determine property values in Brookfield for residents seeking such aid. The next gathering in December will feature the annual election of a president and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Real Estate Association
Congress Park
Brookfield
Susan B. Conley Buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery
Funeral services for Susan B. Conley were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Congregational church. Burial followed in Oak Lawn cemetery. She died early Sunday morning, and the body was taken to Runkle Funeral Home. Survived by her son William Duncan of 3620 Arthur Avenue.
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Susan B. Conley
Wilfred Wakefield
First Congregational Church
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Threat in CMC Service Sub Extension
The Chicago Motor Coach seeks ICC approval to extend from Chicago city limits into Oak Park Forest Park River Forest and Maywood with two route options from Washington boulevard toward Harlem avenue and Lake street or toward 25th avenue and Washington boulevard in Bellwood. If approved riders west of Oak Park would pay higher fares while in Chicago current fare remains 13 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Coach Company
Bluebird
Chicago & West Towns Railway
Ilinois Commerce Commission
CMC
Chicago
Oak Park
Forest Park
River Forest
Maywood
Motor Coach Company
ICC
Washington Boulevard
Bellwood
Washington and
Austin Boulevards
Harlem Avenue
Lake Street
25Th Avenue
Chicago Transit Authority
Bluebird Lines
Chicago and
West Towns
Butterfield Road
York
Roosevelt Road
Butterfield
Leyden Bus Company
Elmhurst
Villa Park
G Seeks Fare Hike on Dec 12
A schedule of proposed rail fare increases for Hollywood Brookfield and Congress Park has been filed with three village agents. The Illinois Commerce Commission will review the rates which are to take effect December 12. The overall boost is 8 1/8 percent with no increase for single tickets. commutation fares from Hollywood to the other two stations show new prices. Don Ashton of Chicago Burlington Quincey railway public relations said the planned boost matches actions already taken by Illinois Central and Chicago and Northwestern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Brookfield
Congress Park
Railroad
Illinois Commerce Commission
H'wood
Briel
Don Ashton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad
Illinois Central
Chicago and Northwestern
Pigeons Bring Joy to Gross School Kindergaten Room
In Mrs Hoff's kindergarten at Gross School two Turbit pigeons, King and Queen, nest in a cage with a white chick Chick named Junior arriving recently. Pupils Teddy Wegryn Carol Kasper Dede Cheslava Norman Bichm Robert Perry and others are pictured around the cage with Mrs Hoff observing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross School
Melba Hoff
Junior
Teddy Wegryn
Carol Kasper
Dede Cheslava
Norman Bichm
Robert Perry
Mrs. Hoff
Evelyn Wetteur
Sharon Layman
Jay Gorn
Judy Jezek
Margaret Close
Joan Hammond
Cage
Tommy Duran
Glenn Higgs
Fred Beles
Evan Thomas
Terry Scott
Senond Jows
John
Millers
Orangutan babies Pieter and Tia entertain and train
A feature describes Pieter and his companion Tia, two baby orangutans, during a day of routines and play. They shake hands, climb ropes, explore a door knob, and perform gym-like antics while being fed fruit, baby foods, and treats. The piece notes their size, weight, and daily schedule from morning routines to noon meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieter
Tia
Eash Speaker At Meet Of Brookfield Womens Club
Harold Eash village manager was the guest speaker at the Brookfield Women’s Club on November 17. He reported village finances as of March 1947 1948 and October 1948 and noted progress in reducing indebtedness. A day-in-office resume by the Village Manager was also given. Dessert hour preceded the meeting with club members serving. A free will offering supported CARE with plans for a CARE package. A December 1 business meeting was announced and members were urged to bring gifts for Park Ridge School for Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold. Eash
Brookfield Woman’s Club
Eash
Bush
C. G. Schultz
J. F. Corleto
W. Barr
H. C. Fegert
E. A. Fetta
A. W. Gabel
G. J. Jiral
C. H. Rutledge
G. Husted
Legislation and Law
Park Ridge School
Brookfield notices and student updates mix in village file
Bob Denton enters U S Navy on December 1 and lives at 9511 Lexington. John H Weigle Jr a Washingen University engineering sophomore and son of Solin and Mrs Weigle Sr. Vehicle licenses will be issued late December for cars trucks motorcycles and scooters. The Neenses sale is at the village collector office. Turkey parties were popular last week with Kiwanis receipts around 4350. Harry Varney president and Barney Heinz elected as club vice president. John Tuschall labeled a soundtrack all afternoon while Bill Willis Dan Kylie and Myron Fisher led a sales campaign. Brookfield post office will be closed all day Thursday lobby open for box customers. Harry Varney reports his car damaged in a crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Weigle Jr
Blanchan Avenue
Washingen University
John
Solin Weigle Sr
Kiwanis
Harry Varney
Barney Heinz
John ‘Tuschall
Pafternoon
Bill Willis
Dan Kylie
Myron Fisher
First Induction Call Set for Nov 29 in Illinois Draft
No one has been called for induction yet and no draftee names will be released before November 29 and 30 when the first call for 500 men from the Illinois quota will be announced. Physicals are under way with Col. Bryoabong in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Col. Bryoabong
Honest Stamp Return Highlights Billy’s Integrity
William Littlefield of Grade 6 demonstrated honesty by returning two pages of stamps from a used album entrusted to him. He wrote to Bews Stamp and Coin company and informed them about the missing pages, earning praise from Ben’s Stamp and Coin and receiving half the stamps as a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross ‘School
William Littlefield
Bill
Bews Stamp and Coin Company
Billy
Stamp Company
Mr. Eckstein
Ben's Stamp and Coin Company
Garage Issue at Board Meeting Prompts Move on Addition
A village board meeting discussed a proposed garage addition that would exceed current ordinances. Trustee Krause supported granting permission, approved by Mayor Hayford with three trustees voting yes and two present. Other items included the annual auditor report for year ending April 30, 1948, plans to build smaller homes, and a foreclosure action on 39 parcels initiated by Robert Hladik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Maurer
Gross, Kubricht
Hayford
Prochaska
Cox
Brookfield
Bush
Robert Hladik
Mrs. Granville Mott Injured in York and Roosevelt Crash
Mrs. Granville Mott sustained serious injuries Saturday afternoon November 20 when her new car was struck at the York road and Roosevelt intersection south of Elmhurst. Police report an eastbound car ran the light, pushing the Mott vehicle into the collision, with Granville Mott arriving at Elmhurst Hospital about 20 minutes later.
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Granville Mott
York Road
Roosevelt
Elmhurst
A B Loud Speaker System Moves Indoors For Basketball
The outdoor loud speaker system is moved to the gym for winter basketball games. Presented by the graduating class of 1948 this unit features a second microphone to provide musical interludes during game breaks and enables broadcasts from the scorekeeper’s table for immediate coverage.
Mrs D A Rockhoff in BerWee Hospital
Mrs O Rockhoff wife of the Rev Rockett of St Pauls Luther a tent in the Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Rockhoff
Berwee Hospital
O. Rockhoff
Rockett
St. Paul's
Luthera
Brookfield Community Chest nearing goal this year
Brookfield Community Chest totals $4 910 as of Monday evening November 22 toward an $8 100 goal. Treasurer Al Lorr notes most collections are door to door with little corporate support expected before year end. Local organizations benefiting include Boy Scouts Welfare Association Girl Scouts Health Center Youth Center Campfire Girls Hollywood Hills Association and Children’s Home Aid.
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Brookfield Community Chest Fund
al Lorr
Lori
Western Electric
Reynolds Metals Corporation
Electro-Motive
Brookfield
KE. UW. Ruesch
Arthur Avenue
A. L. Ahligrim
Arden Avenue
A. E E. Lorr
Park Avenue
H. S. Newell
Lincoln
E. Watson
Henrietta
J. W. Willis
Grand Boulevard
C. Harold Tash
McCormick
Raymond J. Shahan
Sunnyside —Avenue
Irwin Rusch
DuBois Boulevard
K. K. Sloan
Madison Avenue
H. K E. Peele
Elm Avenue
W. L. Steimer
Congress Park Boulevard
Jerry Slouka
W. K. Meier
Vernon
Joe M. Hosman
Custer
Boy Scouts
Ccc
Welfare Association
Hollywood Cit. Assn
I. Children's Home Aid
Couple's Club To Meet At Brookfield Methodist Church
The Couples club of Brookfield Methodist Church will meet December 5 at the church, starting at 8 o clock. Dr Erskine M Jeffords executive director of Lake Bluff orphanage will present movies on the work and history of the orphanage. Dr Edwin Whitehead will be master of ceremonies. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Methodist Church
Erskine M. Jeffords
Lake Bluff
Edwin Whitehead
Plan Chest Clinic at Health Center Dec. 3
The next diagnostic chest clinic at Brookfield Health Center 2837 Prairie Ave is set for Friday Dec. 3 from 1 to 8 pm. Sponsored by The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago Cook County and Community Chest the monthly event diagnoses tuberculosis and chest disorders with Dr Julius B Novak leading exams assisted by Eleni Huff RN. Mrs Stanley C Anderson serves as volunteer worker and Brookfield residents fund the service via Christmas Seals.
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Brookfield Health Center
Prairie Avenue
Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Community Chest
Julius B. Novak
Tuberculosis Institute
Eleni Huff
R.N
Stanley C. Anderson
Brookfield
Local Dancer Appears in Plays in Lisle and Liste
Doris Kucera daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kucera of 4116 Arthur avenue has danced in two recent productions. The Sacred Heart Academy senior appeared in a gypsy production staged Sunday November 21 at Liste for a Catholic missions benefit and in The Miser at St Procopius College Liste. Her family resides in Brog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Kucera
John Kucera
Arthur Avenue
Miss Kucera
Sacred Heart Academy
Lisle
Ill
Liste
Catholic Missions
Miser
St. Procopious College
Brookfield housing boom noted with new Brookfield builds
The Brookfield area reports two new buildings in progress on Ogden avenue and Brookfield streets. One project costs about 20000 dollars for a lunchroom and rear quarters, fronting 25 feet, with poured foundations. The other, a one story structure valued around 2050 dollars, sits on a 5 by 80 foot lot. Mills sons plan three more houses on Henrietta Joe Harrison Raymond Mo Washington Jefferson streets with roofs placed and plastering next, while sewer stubs are installed for a national company. Homes priced from 13500 to 14500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Ogden Avenue
Be Held Avenue
George” Vasa
Charles A. Smith
Mills Sons
Mills and Sons
Henrietta
Joe Harrison
Raymond
Washington
Jefferson A
Northwest
Brookff
Warren Wright A Former Illinois Amvets Treasurer Resigns to Lead Freight Group
Warren Wright, former treasurer of the Illinois Amvets and long-time farm official, resigns from the State's office to organize the Central Freight Association. He previously led a speakers bureau for the Republican National Committee and served as a public official after World War I, including a post at Murrayville. Wright guided veterans’ bonus efforts during 1923-24 and launched national campaigns for Illinois veterans missing from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren -Wright
Millinois Amvets
Hollywood
Woodsid
Wright
Central Freight Association
Bureau of Publican
National
Ilinois
Ives Wright
Murrayville
Atomic Power Talk Set for Proviso High Forum
Dr Donald J Hughes director of Argonne Nuclear Physics Research will discuss Atomic Power and peacetime uses at West Suburban Forum on December 5 at Proviso High auditorium Maywood. He holds a PhD from University of Chicago in 1940 and led a 1941 American expedition studying cosmic rays in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Argona Laboratory
Proviso High
Maywood
Donald J. Hughe
South America
Hughes
Inversity
Argonne National Tory
Chicago
Lions Club to Aid Winter Spark Lift for Winter Sports
The Lions Club plans to support winter activities, boosting local winter sports with funding and volunteers. The effort aims to provide equipment, facilities, and community events to raise participation and morale during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
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Joseph Fuchs
Frank Palouceks
Oak Lawn
O. K
Pigeon
Monkey Business
Tila
Board of Directors
Chicago Zoological Park
By Archie Schonemann
Meet of Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Bob Denton
U.S. Navy
Bob
Lexington
Auditor’s Report
Urive
Brooks
Atomic Power
Rurhe
Toric
O ‘Hughes
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