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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
6
A Carmen production at Civic Opera House ends with Carmen dying on stage after a fatal encounter with Don Jose. The article riffs on opera history, casting, and stage chaos, praising the legendary Carmen while noting the dramatic, deadly arc and the conductor’s reaction.
Last Friday a rain and wind storm cut Brookfield power for seven minutes from 3:40 to 3:47 pm. All police squads lost radio communications. the ambulance was deployed and its radio manned by Village Manager Bash to relay messages and maintain contact with the police desk and nearby villages.
Faith Evangelical Lutheran church marks its 80th founding anniversary with a Wednesday banquet in the basement of First Congregational church. Dr Harmon J McGuire president of the Illinois synod will deliver the eve of the event remarks.
A new flag waves on the village green in Brookfield near the historic cannon gifted by Edward Feely post of the American Legion. The Brookfield war memorial stands nearby, barely visible in the scene as temperatures reached a record 72 degrees in mid November.
George Bethke CTSN from Treasure Island California is leaving Friday for his base in San Francisco and later Guam after spending 10 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bethke Madison. While home they celebrated his birthday with a family reunion. A turkey dinner with all the trim mings was enjoyed by 18 guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Mallizzi o and daughter Monique of Brookfield Henry Bethke and wife Mr and Mrs C Hart Mr and Mrs Frank Benda Chicago and Miss Anna Bednar of Berwyn. George received a cash gift.
The Riverside High School Boosters announce a potluck luncheon at the new high school cafeteria on December 2, starting at 6 15 p m This 1953 54 winter season kickoff honors the basketball and wrestling squads and invites all parents of participating boys to attend Call Mrs Carl Mendius Riverside 7 2710 or Mrs M C Anderson Brookfield 7112 J to RSVP
La Grange Park officials say the state highway department approved widening 31st street from LaGrange road to Maple avenue for early next spring. The project includes curbs and gutters, Supt. Roy Wintermute reports. Trustee L. D. Pridmore notes new street lights will fill gaps in the current lighting system.
A slate of 51 candidates for official posts in the West Suburban Boy Scout council has been drafted by the nominating committee led by Fred Leffer of Riverside and will be voted on at the annual meeting on Tuesday, December 8, in Hinsdale Memorial building. R. C. Rugen of Hinsdale is nominated for re election as president. other officers include three vice presidents and a slate of national council representatives. The council serves Berwyn through Downers Grove to Argo and Willow Springs, with enrollment over 8,090 and 164 units.
Mrs Charles Husa of 9030 Fairview Ave is convalescing after major surgery at Presbyterian Hospital and hopes to resume her position at Gross School soon.
Brookfield schools close for Thanksgiving week with resumption Monday. Brookfield Girl Scout council dissolves. Kiwanis December plans include atomic energy talk, Christmas events, and inspirational meeting. Church officers elected for 1954 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran. Mrs. Hoppe leads as president with other officers named. Myron and Willis Fisher family noted post surgery. Handel Messiah program at Illinois State Normal University features local student Phyllis Chaloupka. Hospitalized locals include Mrs. Olaf Lindberg, Robert J. Sproul, and Eleanor Johnson. Kiwanis past presidents hosted, December program includes immigration talks and a Christmas party. Brookfield Baptist church adds $65,000 addition. Brookfield News Agency moving to new quarters early next year. A bad-check artist active locally.
Mrs. Carl W. Schroeder formerly Jean Rutledge visits Brookfield relatives after 14 months in France where husband Dr. Carl W. Schroeder served two years with the U. S. Army. The family plans to move to La Habra California where he will resume medical practice and their two children Ricky and Larry will join them.
Former R-B Star NewsU captain John Damore, a junior center, was named co captain of the Northwestern University football squad for 1954. Damore and Lloyd Israels earned honorable mention on the All Big 10 list, with fullback Bobby Lauter of Evanston as the other co captain from St George school.
Susan Kessel of Maple Avenue will be 11 on Friday November 27. To honor the occasion her mother held a party on November 21 attended by 25 girls from Gross and Brook Park schools. Guest from out of town was Nancy Nelson of LaGrange. The girls played games and enjoyed refreshments.
An informal reception for public officials and business representatives in the LaGrange Telephone district will be held at the new exchange building on Wednesday evening December 2. Frank C. Ford, manager, has arranged a tour of the building and an inspection of the new dial equipment to be put into use at midnight December 5.
Howard F. Wilkins reported to Brookfield police that his car parked near the north gate of the Chicago Zoological Park was robbed on October 17. The thieves took the front medallion radio antenna rear name plate and damaged the trunk handle.
Ronnie Nerad of 3242 Elm avenue faced charges for damaging village property and leaving the scene after hitting a fire hydrant on Golf Road north of Washington. Police Magistrate Kanelos continued the case last week. hydrant damage reported November 18.
Village Manager Eash presented a future plan for Brookfield at a 100 citizen meeting in the First Congregational church marking the village’s 60th anniversary and Lane Bryant and American city awards. Speakers praised Brookfield’s progressive reforms and urged an agenda with studies of property assessments Kiwanis Park recreation and grade separation, noting Brookfield’s example to Oak Park Bloomington and Peoria.
Andrew A Zynda of 2208 Raymond Ave Brookfield died Nov 23. Survived by widow Mary. children Edwin Virginia Maxey Raymond Florence Weskerna William Robert. siblings Anna Tyron Leo Zynda. grandfather of seven. Funeral Friday at 9:30 from Mansfield Funeral Home to St Barbara's Church with Mass at 10 and interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
The Brookfield Newcomers club held a November meeting at Gross school with two films from Illinois Bell by F C Ford, The Mobile Telephone and A Miracle for Mrs Smith. Irene Harrison led the auction of member donated items after refreshments. The December gathering moves to December 14 in the kindergarten room due to holiday closings.
Melinda the one year old baby elephant at the Chicago Zoological Park faces another week with casts on her hind legs after an October incident at the elephant house moat ramp. She weighs 425 pounds and has largely lain on her side while progress toward removal is evaluated.
Mrs Aug Krause of Englewood California flew to attend the funeral of her brother James Benda of Chicago. The services were held Monday. She then visited her sister Mrs Henry Bethke and family at 3614 Madison.
The LTHS masquerade party Mardi Gras will be held Wednesday evening after noon dismissal. Students will decorate booths, return at 8 for dancing in the girls gym, with photos by the Camera club and refreshments from Conservation Cicero clubs. Clubs sell souvenirs, flowers, candy, and telegrams while the Dramatics club presents a one act comedy.
Preliminary work toward an alumni association for Lyons Township Junior College moved forward with an exploratory college library meeting. A second gathering is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday January 12 at the same site to finalize plans for a February alumni dinner.
Neal D. Dickson owner says the Brookfield News Agency will move to 3808 Sunny Side Ave before year’s end. The east end building will house office space a two car garage and facilities for 60 carriers. Four full time and three part time staff also work for the agency. Dickson and his wife came from Harvey Illinois a decade ago and ran the operation from 375142 Grand Blvd delivering Chicago papers The Brookfield Magnet and other suburban weeklies.
The official opening of Riverside-Brookfield High School’s new gymnasium was held Thursday evening November 18 with about 1800 in attendance. The 1953-54 basketball season opened with RB varsity beating West Chicago 70 46 and the fresh sophs winning 39 28.
The Brookfield team, led by Coach Dudley, routed West Chicago 70 to 46 as Dick Blank and Jack Voyda led the scoring. Newcomer Bruce O Neal and guard Gaylord Rogeness are set to start, with seniors Teller and Kracht in reserve roles. Friday features Alleman versus Morton and Riverside Brookfield versus New Trier. A second night of games Saturday includes Riverside Brookfield hosting Alleman and Morton meeting heat Both contests start at 7 15 p m.
The Girls' club board at LTHS plans an alumni tea on December 30 to bring together present and former board members. Judy Joy hosts at her home with general chairman Linda Turney directing invitations and Dee Barton coordinating hostesses and refreshments.
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