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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
6
The author argues that politicians pursue cost cuts once in office, citing FDR’s spending and current government belt-tightening. They critique Benson’s farm policy and cattle prices while noting potential party shifts after a future election. The piece condemns parole practices in Missouri, urging stricter standards for parole boards to protect society from habitual offenders.
The Illinois Seventh Day Adventist Conference will relocate to a new two story building on Prairie Avenue north of the post office. The $150,000 complex will house the SDA organ and Bible school with 20 clerical staff.
Brookfield Education Association hosts an all you can eat pancake breakfast November 14 at Riverside Brookfield High School to benefit Lt George Schrieber defenses costs. Proceeds go to the American Legion Lt Schrieber Defense Fund with local sponsors supplying ingredients and support. Donations welcomed.
Plans call for a memorial fountain in Brookfield park to be funded by the Ferguson fund. When completed later this year it will feature a central water tower 55 to 75 feet high with a 215 foot basin diameter and ten surrounding columns. Plinths around the basin will anchor the fountain while Sylvia Shaw Judson is the sculptor and Olsen and Urbain the architects.
Harry A Hoffman aged 45 died October 10 following a heart attack. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at Paloucek funeral home 3452 Grand Blvd. Interment in Mt Emblem Cemetery. Survived by widow Ann nee Van Den Akker, daughter Jean Schafer, siblings Theresa Lipecki Lawrence and the late Adam Hoffman, grandfather of Mary Ann and Catherine Ruth Schafer.
Public open house at Riverside Brookfield High School set for Sunday November 1 from 2 to 5 pm. Supt I E Haebich extended the invitation to inspect the building and features. Parents open house sponsored by the high school patrons council to be held Tuesday October 27 from 7 15 pm to 10 pm.
The Rev. Lloyd W. Bower Mrs. John E. Staren and Roland W. Burt were appointed to the West Suburban YMCA Board of Directors for a three year term ending December 31, 1956. Laidlaw announced the appointments and noted their qualifications and roles in community service and church activities.
The Brookfield Recreation Community Players met on October 6 to listen for voice and inflection using a public address microphone while reading plays stories and poetry. They taped their voices to critique delivery and improve individual skills. The group meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 30 p m in the Gross School Little Theater. Brookfield residents may join via Bill Radke Brookfield recreation superintendent.
Martha Jean Meier daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Meier 3640 Vernon Ave has been elected secretary of Neill house one of the five University of Oklahoma quadrangle houses named Neill Oliver Parker Sager and Sanger on campus
Brookfield residents will watch a Navy F9F-5 demonstration by the Blue Angels in the Chicago area on Nov 7 and 8. Lt Francis J Murphy of the village belongs to the Angels. Mrs Dewey Patton and Mrs George Exdell visited the United Nations in New York as guests of Archibald Carey.
Molex Products Co. of 9515 Southview Ave Brookfield is building a 14000 square foot plant to consolidate operations from a small Brookfield site and two Chicago locations. About 80 workers will be employed in two shifts. McCaugherty and Co. Inc. of LaGrange is builder. Occupancy expected between Dec 15 and year’s start.
Funeral services for Lawrence Gross who died of a heart attack Monday will be held Thursday at 1 30 from Nepil Funeral Home at 9446 Ogden Ave with burial at Clarendon Hills Cemetery He is survived by L Morell Gross Hinsdale Kenneth Gross Brookfield and daughter Mrs Ramond Egiloff of Western Springs A son Lt William T Gross in the U S Air Force died in the Far East during service He had lived in retirement with Mrs Gross at Congress Park 4141 Dubois Blvd
At Riverside Brookfield field last Saturday a six man exhibition by 14 Brookfield Recreation football clinic seventh and eighth graders drew an enthusiastic crowd. White team edged Blue 19 18 in a fast paced contest led by Bruce Burgess and Ed Moore with strong play from Ed Meier Ken Opel and Ken Leveriz. Organizers Don Jurgs Shuey and Ewing praised by superintendent Bill Radke as boosters supplied oranges after the game.
Accident at Maple and Broadway on October 10 injures Mrs Hekr. Police report details are incomplete but note a vehicle collision involving an Inc company. No further names or outcomes provided.
A mysterious juvenile misadventure on Salt Creek Park results in a police search after several boys, unnamed in records, launched a mortar box voyage on Columbus Day. By 11:49 a m officers checked Salt Creek at 39th Ly ons and Burlington avenues Brookfield with no arrests or solid leads.
Public schools will close next Friday October 16 to allow teaching staff to attend the Lake Shore Division Illinois Education Association meeting at Lyons Township High School. The morning program opens 9:30 a.m. with welcome by George S. Olsen and Mabel Schwartz delivering greetings from IEA. A musical interlude features violin solos by District 100’s George Metskas.
Proviso township reallocates due to population rise, creating new precincts 109 and 111 from former 32 and 84. Boundaries run Kenman Lincoln Harrison Monroe Cleveland Henrietta, with polling sites at 3518 Blanchan Ave, 3453 Grand Bldg, 3214 Arthur St, and 9404 Henrietta Ave. Precinct 29 moves to 3115 Oak Ave, Robert Wright location. Total precincts rise from nine to eleven.
Permits approved at the Monday village board meeting list Coronet Construction Co. and numerous residents with new homes and garages. Notable entries include Coronet Construction Co 9022 Bartlett Ave three level residence 11000 and 9133 29th St residence 11000. Other projects include Jos Skorepa Co 2926 Sunny Side Ave residence 15365 Walter Matthiessen 4214 Park Ave brick residence 13000 and Vernon C Malberg 9428 Lin Ave breezeway and garage 2900. Additional items cover fuel storage for In Conf SDA 8721-25 Prairie Ave and several frame garages and remodels with varied sums.
Dana Collins ten writes about a fifth grade Brook Park visit to the Graue Mill in Hinsdale begun 1847 to 1852 by Frederick Graue. The report details brick thickness, floors and early American rooms and tools. The trip supported geography study and thanks mothers who escorted and transported the class.
The Brookfield Ice Skating program for field girls and boys eight years through high school will run October 14 and 16 from 3 to 5 pm in the court room. Registration is required. The $1 admission covers a season ticket and transport to Crystal ice arena. Buses depart from Kiwanis area and from GA pick. Skates available at the arena for 50 cents if a student cannot pay.
Olio 1953 presented by the PTA at Gross School Friday and Saturday October 23 and 24 as a fund raising project to meet the 1953 1954 budget. The program features scenes and acts from France Italy Hungary India and more with students Mary Bartik Ray Castanero Helen Kaye Faye Mills Barbara Vancuta and Virginia LeGros among others performing dances magic and musical numbers.
Saad faces crucial moment as Go scene features eight players. The event centers on strategic moves and field timing, highlighting coaching decisions and player responses amid mounting pressure. Action builds toward a decisive outcome with attention on key contributors.
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