02 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
1
Local notice lists rates for Congress Park locals in Brookfield. The ad shows page references 1247-8 and 3353 with annual price values of $1.09 and $1.25 per year.
The Brookfield Kiwanis club hosted a Tuesday evening Welcome Shurtleff dinner in St Pauls parish hall with 144 attendees. Village Manager Shurtleff and officials were introduced, urging cooperation and nonpartisan teamwork to address local issues while Mansfield experiences guided his early tenure.
Mrs Bernice Graczyk of 48382 Joliet Avenue Lyons died September 18 and was buried in Resurrection Cemetery Monday September 25. Mansfield Funeral Home of Lyons arranged services at St Hugh's Church. Survived by husband Frank mother Mary Stachowski daughter Dolores Puskaric son Edwin six sisters and four brothers.
The Brookfield Board of Education invites sealed bids for general work heating plumbing wiring and lockers to finish part of the second floor of Gross School 3524 Maple Ave Brookfield Hingis by October 14 1947 at 730 pm local time at Brookfield or 800 pm at 38 S Dearborn St Chicago bids may be obtained from Jos C Llewellyn Company architects 88 S Dearborn St Chicago the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to let contracts as separate items or as a general contract October 16 1947
The Good Neighbors competition staged last week at Gross grammar school, under the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Brookfield Methodist church, drew keen participation. Winners included Mrs. Pauline Brunner and Mrs. A Heald on Wednesday night, and Mr. Sites and Mrs. Kratoska with Lennie as master of ceremonies on Thursday. The committee reports the project a success and thanks business contributors, ticket sellers, and all who assisted.
Charles Lang purchases the Mar Yale beauty studio located at 2486 Grand Boulevard. An experienced hair stylist with twelve years in the trade, he aims to continue offering beauty services at the busy salon.
Philip Stewart, radio executive, accuses Brookfield attorney Paul B. Fischer of blackmail in a $175,000 alienation of affections suit. Stewart alleges his wife Mrs. Stewart, 24, had an affair with Fischer, who rejects the claim and serves as her counsel in a divorce case filed for cruelty. Investigations followed sightings of Fischer and Mrs. Stewart embracing in a taxicab, with letters found at Stewart’s home. Fischer, longtime Brookfield solicitor, denies any basis for the suit.
Information received this week confirms Krafke traveled to Belgium and on to Prague before visiting relatives of himself and his wife. Letters arriving Monday suggest he plans to fly back to the United States and is expected to return to Brookfield around October 11.
The Moose women held a September 3 meeting focusing on war relief with Mrs. Clifton speaking on the Red Cross and needs for support. Members Anna Codell attended a Downers Grove event, and Olga Berlack, Irene Gabrish, Mae Bigelow, Helen Anderson, and Florence Donahue joined a Cicero chapter program. Anna Miller won the attendance prize. next meeting set for October 10.
Transportation discussion on the Bluebird lines drew testimony from Roy Wintermute public works chief A A Allen village clerk and realtors Arthur Fossier A W Rhamstine Martin Braun and Millar. Others including Richard Eaton Harry Schneider and Clem Heinz and Fern Doty of the Chamber of Commerce attended but were not called. Reports say 500 cards were mailed from LaGrange Park residents stressing transportation needs.
Laddy's Don Shop opens at 8932 Ogden Avenue in Brookfield serving donuts on the premises daily. The menu includes sandwiches, beefburgers, coffee, milk, ice cream, and cool drinks with breakfast service starting soon.
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