Bandits Attempt Hold-Up of Currency Exchange Ends With Shootout
A 3 AM failed raid at 9499 Ogden Avenue led to gunfire from a shotgun buckshot strike on a holder Sgt John Walker of LaGrange subdued a robber who leaped from the Krause dry goods roof. The wounded suspect Walter Mickiewicz, 32, of Liberty Park, was jailed after a rooftop escape attempt. Co-accused Hannagan Jr., 30, of Chicago, was also detained, with a ventilator breach and screwdriver used in the break-in. Preliminary hearing set for Sept. 16 before Magistrate Kanelos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
LaGrange
Congress Park
Sieloff
Brookfield
Doris Feeney
DuBois Boulevard
la Grange
Park
Lyons
Western Springs
Walker
LaGrange Force
Bridewell
Walter Mickiewicz
Hahndary
Liberty Park
Currency Exchange
Ogden Avenue
Krause
Hannagan Jr
Chicago
Hannigar
Kanelos
McCook Joins Lake Michigan Water Through BNR System
McCook residents now receive Lake Michigan water via the Brookfield North Riverside water commission main. The McCook lines and reservoir were chlorinated in the last 10 days and water pumped into the residential area. Chicago ends provide pressure. repairs at McCook pumps are needed for reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Lake Michigan
Brookfield- North Riverside Water Commission
Chicago
Water Commission
First Avenue
Aluminum Plant of North America
Reynolds Metals Company
47Th Street
Brookfield-North Riverside Commission
Brookfield
North Riverside
Brookfield Zoo
Riverside
Friends of Brookfield Library Plan Oct. 16 Program
The Brookfield Free Public Library group announces the first program on Oct. 16 featuring a book review by Patricia Clafford. Tickets cost one dollar for the full series and may be obtained from Mrs. W. P. Smith of 3310 Park Avenue and Mrs. Fred Holland of 3201 Prairie Avenue. Extra tickets are bought to admit two new residents or guests to the programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Brookfield Free Public Library
Patricia Clafford
W. P. Smith
Park Avenue
Fred Holland
Prairie Avenue
Return from vacation for the Rose family from Michigan
The B. A. Rose family returned Wednesday from a vacation spent at Mark Tree resort in Gables, Michigan. Mee Rose Rose is The Magnets South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Tree
Gables, Mich
WWII Veterans Lead Brookfield Draft Registration Surge
World War II veterans top Brookfield draft registrations as final sign up date approaches. Registration at the American Legion hall on Grant and Prairie avenues is expected to surpass 1,000 with daily averages around 60. Local auxiliary volunteers handle clerical work while area plants boost turnout. Residents aged 18 to 25 from Brookfield Riverside North Riverside and nearby communities can register at the hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
American Legion
Grant
Prairie Avenues
McLaughlin
Board
LO9
Legion Hall
Edward Feely
LeBrun
Board 109
Hollywood
Congress Park
Riverside
North Riverside
American Legion Hall
Jeannette LeBrun
Magnet Features Two Series Ads On Traffic Safety
The Magnet runs two Brookfield traffic safety ads sponsored by local firms as schools reopen. Messages urge cautious driving and cooperation from children. Sponsors include Myron Fisher's Pharmacy Kubricht's Pharmacy Mraz Drug Co Swatek Dry Goods Co Boulevard Cleaners and Dyers Diamond Fruit Market Hayford Motor Co Lees Fix It Shop Tuschall Engineering Co C E Taylor 5¢ and 1 Store Heinz Bros. Motor Co West Ogden Motor Sales Public Tron and Metal Co Al's Whooper Co Brookfield Flower Shop Candlelight Lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Myron Fisher's
Kubricht’s
Mraz Drug Co
Swatek Dry Goods Co
Boulevard Cleaners and Dyers
Diamond
Hayford Motor Co
Lee’s
Tuschall Engineering Co
C. E. Taylor
Heinz Bros. Motor Co
West Ogden Motor Sales, Inc
Public Tron and Metal. Co
Al’s Whooper Co
Candlelight
Sister Superior Returns from Visit to Ireland
Sister Mary Rose of St. Barbara's Brookfield and Sister Mary Modesta of Our Lady of Bethlehem LaGrange completed a May to August trip to Ireland. They sailed from New York June 2 aboard the SS Americ a to Cobh then Dublin and Roscommon before returning aboard the SS Washington August 21. They arrived in New York August 27 and Chicago September 1 after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mary Rose
St. Barbara’s
Brookfield
Mary Modesta
Our Lady of Bethlehem Academy of
Cobh
Dublin
Roscommon
Modesta
S. Washington
New York
Chicago
Plan Youth Congress at SDA Academy
Brookfield Seventh-day Adventist church joins state churches to host a Youth Congress from Sept 10 to 12 at Broadview Academy. The event features Voice of Prophecy with Elder H M S Richords and the Kings Heralds quartet, broadcast live from Broadview Academy auditorium Sunday at 10 30 a m. It includes Elder D W Hunter and Elder F F Bush as speakers, a schedule of talks, songs, and a youth rally, with about 5000 Adventist youths expected to attend across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Seventh-day Adventist Church
Broadview Academy
22Nd
17Th Avenue
Voice of Prophecy
H. M. S. Richards
King’s Heralds
Broadview Academy Auditorium
D. W. Hunter
Berrien Springs
Mich
Lake Union Conference
F. F. Bush
Illinois
H. M.S. Richards
Ben Glanzer
King’s Heralds Quartet
State of
H Nois
Scottish Rite Plans De Molay Visitation in LaGrange
Members of the Scottish Rite bodies of the Valley of Chicago will visit the Crusaders chapter of De Molay Saturday evening. The meeting at the LaGrange Masonic Temple will feature an exemplification of its degrees. The event highlights continued fraternal activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of Chicago
Crusaders
Order of de Molay
LaGrange Masonic Temple
Gains and Losses Mark the First Day of School
School day bustle returns in the village with regular sessions promised for Wednesday. Congress Park school reports 353 in attendance excluding the Kindergarten, with an 11 increase over last year. Riverside Brookfield High totals 814 with class splits Freshmen 202 Sophomores 212 Juniors 203 and Seniors 207, down from the 875 total of 1947 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Park
Gross
Riverside- Brookfield High School
World War II Relic Placed in Brookfield Tribute Site
A three inch field piece was set on a concrete pedestal near Brookfield village hall, replacing the larger five inch cannon turned over during a WWII scrap drive. The dedication in 1935, led by Edward Feely Post No.190 American Legion, drew a large crowd and a parade described as one of the village’s most spectacular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Edward Feely Post
United States
Edward Feely
American Legion
Brookfield, Il
St Pauls School Opens Tuesday Enrollment 103
St Pauls Parochial School opened Sept 7 with 103 pupils. Miss Elsie Zimmermann serves as principal, with Nanette Nibhold in first and second grades, Ruth Warnke in third through fifth, and Miss Zimmerman in sixth through eighth. Attendance by grades listed and new books in Geography History Mathematics and science for upper grades. A planning board will tackle school problems as Rev Rockefty notes building redecorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Parochial School
Elsie Zimmermann
Nanette’ Nibhold
Ruth Warnke
Rockheft
New U.S. Postage Stamp Releases Announced
The September series includes a Clara Barton stamp with first day covers in Oxford Massachusetts on Sept 7. Poultry Industry stamps go on sale Sept 14 in New Haven Connecticut. Gold Star Mother stamps launch Sept 21 with first day covers mailed from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Clara Barton
Oxford
Mass
Poultry Industry
New Haven
Conn
Washington
Kin of Teacher Here Injured In Car Crash
Mr and Mrs John Pasciak of 817 West 28th street Cicero were driving with their daughter Mary CC Pasciak a fourth grade teacher at Gross school when a motorcycle with four men hit their car Aug 29 One rider died and others were treated in hospital The Pasciaks were released except Mr Pasciak and his wife Josephine Pasciak left hospital The family dog was shaken The accident occurred at the Archer Hariem intersection during a Sunday morning drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pasciak
West 28Th Street
Cicero
Mary CC. Pasciak
Gross School
Chicago
Tey
Pasciak
Josephine Pasciak
Pasciaks
Archer-Hariem
Enroll 425 at St Barbara's for School Opening
St Barbara's parochial school opened in August with 425 pupils enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions. Sister Mary Rose oversees a multi-grade teaching staff across sixth to second grades, with Sister Mary Joseph handling first grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barbara’s
St. Barbara’s Parochial School
Mary Rose
Mary Catherine
Mary Carolyn
Mary Eleanor
Miss Urann
Mary Ricardo
Mary Pauline
Mary Bernard
Mary Joseph
Reckless Driving Charged In Cicero Auto Crash
A technical charge of reckless driving was filed in Cicero police court against George Kohout, 39, of 4309 Madison Ave Congress Park, in an accident injuring a man and killing another. The deceased was identified as Frank Tator, 65, of a Chicago Burlington and Quincy camp near 55th and Ogden, not Jesse Wigren as previously thought. A coroner jury ruled the death accidental, the ninth auto fatality in Cicero this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
George Kohout
Madison Avenue
Congress Park
34Th Avenue
Cook County
Frank Tator
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
55Th and
Ogden Avenue
Jesse Wigren
Crandall Retirement Noted In Burlington Booster
John N. Crandall retirement after 48 years of service in the local freight office began in 1900. He served as chief operator in telegraph from 1905 until retirement. Crandalls move to Pomona California where they will reside after a long career with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crandall
Burlington Booster
John N. Crandall
Telegraph Department
Brookfield Electric Service Growth and History
Brookfield’s electric service began about 50 years ago with a line from bas G range to DuBois Boulevard and Ogden Avenue. The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois now provides four main supply lines plus a fifth for emergencies, with plans for further facilities to ensure reliable voltage and service under all conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
DuBois Boulevard
Ogden Avenue
Edison
Public Service Company
Hainois
Chicago Regional Planning Association
C. D. McEachran
Judy Harris Hurt in Ogden Arthur Crash
Judy Harris aged 3 of 4605 Arthur Avenue was seriously injured Friday September 3 when struck by a car at Ogden and Arthur. Driver Marvin Wilborn 29 of 4173 DuBois Boulevard, whose Chicago and West Towns bus stopped at the intersection, told police the child walked around the bus and collided with his car. She was taken to MacNeal Memorial Hospital with head injuries and multiple facial and limb injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Harris
Arthur Avenue
Ogden and
Marvin Wilborn
DuBois Boulevard
Chicago and
West Towns
Wilborn
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Judy
See J. Harris
Second Cave-in Reported West Of Village Hall
A new cave-in was found on the driveway west of the village hall. Barriers were placed over the hole and it remains uncertain if it will grow into a larger ground opening like the one east of the building. The sewer line for the other cave-in runs southwest, while the east driveway cave-in appears aligned with a westward approach to the village.
Gross PTA to Meet on Sept 17 1948
The Gross Parent Educational group will hold its first meeting of the 1948 49 semester on Friday September 17 at 1 15 p m in the large auditorium. A fine presesin has been arranged and the new teachers will be present. Refreshments will be served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross Parent Educational Group
Vets Attend Amvets National Convention at Palmer House
Members of William T. Gross Amvet post and the auxiliary joined the national Amvets gathering held last week at the Palmer House. Brookfield delegates Tom Valiga Norman Aylesworth and auxiliary delegates Theodora Petlus Mary Babgy attended along with chaplain Rev Vance D Rogers. Governor Green U S Senator Brooks and Mayor Kennedy spoke at the Thursday session. The keynote was by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Friday speakers included Carl Gray and Harold Russell. Armored veteran Russell, an Academy Award winner, is known in Hollywood. A Sad Sacks initiation drew hundreds, and Brookfield Amvets showcased Magnet pictures and stories by Russell Witt on a display in their quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Gross
Amvets
Palmer House
Brookfield
Tom Valiga
Norman Aylesworth
Theodora Petlus
Mary Babgy
Vance D. Rogers
Howard Sproat
William T. Grosspost
Hines
Tony Brochmann
Green
U.S
Brooks
Kennedy
Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Carl Gray
Veterans’ Administration
Washington, D.C
Harold Russell
The
Russell
Hollywood Picture Colony
Amvet Post
Amvet
Russell Witt
Magnet
Herge
Bracke Factory Fire Claims Two Lives and More Injuries
J B Hicks 29 of 3915 West Kinzie Avenue suffered burns in a Bracke plant explosion at 4655 West Kinzie Avenue Shonday night. About 200 workers were in the building. two dead and 11 missing or injured reported. A St Anne’s hospital bulletin at noon Wednesday listed burns and critical conditions among victims. Hicks’s wife stayed at his bedside with their months old son Johnny and Mrs M H Jarvis of Maple Avenue. Hicks had worked at the plant since 4 AM, duties described as a conker. His nephew Moorman was reported serious in the same fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoeknea 'N
St. Anné’s Hel Tal
Hicks
Herdband
Johnny
M. H. Jarwis
Maple Avenue
Cicero
Moorman
47 Place
Chicago
John J Sahula Dies Suddenly From Heart Attack
Funeral services for John J. Sahula were held at 4135 Arthur Avenue with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Police learned the body had been dead about eight hours and a coroner's jury ruled death by heart disease. The son of Mayme C Sahula and brother of Newna and Pere, Sahula was found by his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Sahula
Arthur Avenue
Mansfield Funeral Me
Grand Boulevard
Stee Church
Holy Sepulchre
Sahulia
Fire Department
Sahula
Mayme C
Newna
Vad Pere
Brookfield Youth Center Plans Fall and Winter Programs
A Brookfield Village hall meeting outlined youth center activities for fall and winter. Attendees discussed using Riverside Brookfield school space, a planned team banquet, and redecorations. Kiwanis adult council aims to hold meetings monthly with next session on October 4 led by Mrs. J. W. F. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Riverside-Brookné
Becntion
Harvey
Kiwanis Pe
J. W. F. Smith
Riverside season opener set for Sept 11 at local field
Riverside opens its season September 11 with two varsity and two junior teams clashing on the local field. A new scoreboard will be unveiled with a drum feature and upgraded facilities including amphitheatre showers and refreshers. West Pactahan games are delayed as tests to decide teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Riverside
Bulldogs
Moxtg Irosh-Soph
Seo Haebich
Beddrum
Andy
Twe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress Park Exchange
Chi
BNR
Friends of Library
Lowell E. Pursell
DuBois Avenue
Pursell
Louis Mueller
West Cermak Road
Berwyn
Plan Youth Congress
SDA Academy
Rere Cay
Memoriam
St. Paul's School
Crandall
Ogden- Arthur
Brookfield Business Men’s Association
Kiwanis Park
Mary Ann Mallard
Carel
Ann Kenecy
Marion Matzelbe
Marcin Guazardo
Louis Agaro
Wayne St. Clair
W . Teak
Carol Ann Konecy
Chi Palmer House
J.B. Hicks
Bracke
St. Anne’ S
Welt
Morton
Titi
Sweden
Denys
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