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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
1
Reads like a fragmented local notice listing Brookfield addresses and shops including Magnet reflection and Bruce's Dry Goods Store. Mentions payment for advertising and subscriptions at various addresses in Park and 111 W. Bar.
Heinze Brothers Motor Co. founder Heinz Heinze, longtime LaGrange auto dealer and former National Automobile Dealers Association leader, died Thursday at 538 S. Catherine Ave. in Lemont. He was 41? No, born Oct. 14, 1904, and survived by his wife Arline Carolyn and son Bernard of LaGrange, with roots in Congress Park. The service was held Saturday at St Francis in Lemont with fr. Mavier officiating. He previously ran with his brother in business, was active in Kiwanis, sailing and racing, and had recently moved to St Irish parish.
Peter P. Pondelicek of 4524 Oak ave died Monday morning at age 90. The funeral was held at Paloucek funeral home 3452 Grand ave with cremation at Woodlawn in Forest Park. A Brookfield resident for many years he was born in Czechoslovakia in 1883 and was a carpenter by trade. Survived by wife Marie six daughters Betty Jazie Lissy Tillie Kauz Helen Basta Alice Buehl Mary Kalis and two sons Richard and another son.
St Barbara F Rose died at his daughter’s Brookfield home on Custer Ave. Funeral services were held Oct 2 at the Johnson home and rites at St Barbara church with Rev F E N Tyrrell officiating. Burial was at Mount Carmel. Survived by two daughters Hoff of Cicero and Myrvin of Brookfield, two brothers Frank and Joseph Kase, and grandchildren. Mr Kase was employed at RKaipin Furniture in Chicago until his retirement in 1949.
Sunday church service announced for St Church of Christ Scientist located at Boulevard and Catherine Avenue Oma. Event described as a pupil audience with possible mention of Everlast context and a November date fragment.
A village cleanup initiative led by Boy Scouts of Troop and leaders targets all homes. On Saturday November 7 the scouts will pick up bundled newspapers from curbs, with a chow tent at the loading site and a 50 ton box car to aid transport. Villagers are asked to place bundles early and allow crews to cover the area efficiently. Contact several listed residents for bundle coordination and pickup assistance.
Mary Lawrence was elected president of the LTJC Spanish club at a recent meeting. Newly elected officers include Barb Van Natta vice president Edward Heil treasurer Hope Ford secretary and Sharlene Holbrook publicity. Program committee members are Fran Caruso Mary Suchomel Don Kessel and Barb Bird. Nancy Karel and Wanda Nelson handle publicity. A skit Inside the College was presented by Miss Marguerite Carnal s Spanish 111 class at the Tuesday meeting on Nov 3.
Lash reports residents complain about unfinished Oak Ave street as Coronet Construction explains delays from a 24 to 32 foot width and black top surface change. Zoning actions include a 3131 Vernon Ave lot, Brookfield Baptist church parking variation, and a deferred decision on a two room basement apartment at 8903 Lincoln Ave. The board also considers burning rubbish protest, bond refund options, and potential savings if rates fall below 3 percent.
Brookfield Little League must double its program to win a 1964 franchise from Williamsport. A public rally is set for Friday Nov 6 at 7 30 pm in Lincoln School auditorium for all south side boys and men to register and participate. Sponsors include Myron Fisher Brookfield Hardware Kisher School of Music and Loyal Order of Moose. Mothers Auxiliary hosted Oct 19 dinner with 222 present and trophies granted to league graduates Amvets team champions and tournament players. Elmer Sladek presented a scroll to Amvets sponsor. Baseball watch charms were given to the Little League Linenment team. Entertainment featured Johnny Paul magician skits ventriloquist and Red Blanchard and Jimmy Hutchison of WLS. The program moved quickly with no speeches.
Nazareth academy in La Grange presents The Red Mill on November 6 7 and 8 at 8 p m. Students from the drama music and dancing departments will combine talents for this musical comedy production.
The board approved a contract with Pinner Electric Co. for the Ogden Prairie traffic light project. Pinner was the low bidder at $12,079.80, with consideration of refunding adjustments to stabilize future tax levies and reduce next year's fluctuations.
The Board of Review will consider assigned errors and hear appellate defense counsel, military or civilian, then determine case merits and sentence appropriateness. Decisions forwarded to a general court martial officer for action, with right to petition the U S Court of Military Appeals within thirty days.
Brook Park PTA sponsors a flag dedication on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brook Park School. The first outdoor flag will be presented to Principal Miss Susan McCann and raised on a new flagpole donated by the 1952-58 PTA. The program includes a call to colors by the school band and a Betsy Boa operetta. Teachers also sponsor Lt. Schreiber Defense Fund pancake breakfast on Saturday.
A memorandum and recommendations to the Secretary discuss approving and executing all or part of a sentence after review of the entire record. It assures that Lieutenant Schreiber's rights will be fully safeguarded at all times as the letter is signed by Brigadier General Albert M. Kuhfeld, Assistant Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force.
Pare signed petitions for Lt. Schreiber to help ensure the book fair on Dec. 4 at Gross School runs smoothly. Volunteers from Brook Park and LaGrange area invited. breakfast helpers contact Mrs. Janda. District 95 needs five new classrooms by next fall. school board to meet Nov 2 at Gross School with Brook Park PTA representatives.
Dr L J Hauser superintendent of schools will moderate a symposium on The Three R s with participation from Miss Lola Brown handwriting supervisor and Mrs Margaret Schmidt principal of Hollywood school arithmetic consultant handling topics of writing and arithmetic education in elementary schools.
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