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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
6
A fragmented veterans scene in Hinsdale and nearby areas prompts calls to form a cohesive unit. Towns discuss pre fab housing a Joliet project while city councils plan parks and transit. Voters prepare for forthcoming elections as civic groups rally to register, with headlines noting franchise debates and local store promotions.
LTHS cross country coach Luke Ashby readies a young Lions squad for a potential state championship as Illinois schools discuss a statewide program. Riverside Brookfield looms as a early obstacle. Warren Druetzler and Erin Graber lead veterans, joined by promising juniors and a solid sprint to pre season.
Widows who reach age 65 and previously received lump sum payments under the federal old age and survivors insurance system after 1939 may receive monthly checks for life unless remarried. Officials urge timely claims. many widows forget they are entitled and some are missed when they cannot be located.
Pheasant hunters are advised to secure lodging early as South Dakota openings show limited vacancies despite reduced daily limits. Hotels report most rooms booked during the open season with some availability only from November 20.
Midwest region invites qualified young men ages 16 to 21 and honorably discharged veterans up to 24 to take the November 6 1946 entrance exam for a four year Merchant Marine Academy course. Veterans receive five exam points advantage. January February 1947 graduates may test with a principal’s certification if scholastic units are pending. Full info from Supervisor U S Merchant Marine Cadet Corps Washington 25 D C News Number 4600.
LaGrange Post No. 41 clinched the Department of Winds Legion pistol championship with a total 1103 out of 1200. Team members Joe Clegg W. D. Futrell F. R. Borgfeldt and R. Arnet starred as they captured the post’s fourth championship since 1926. In rifle, the five-man team finished fourth after a tight contest at Ft Sherman during Labor Day.
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