Newspaper Editor Reflects On The Trade And A Kangaroo
An editor recalls the challenges of covering events and party scene in town. A bizarre zoo incident near Brookfield leads to a dramatic capture of a wandering kangaroo at the zoo with Ed Bean coordinating the recovery using a net and a trick learned from an Australian manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Zoo
Park
Geo
Hollywood
Evon
Roo
Ed Bean
Bean
Bamevitie
Dollar Days Planned in Brookfield September 30 to October 2
Brookfield's annual dollar days sponsored by The Brookfield Magnet will be held September 30 and October 1 and 2. Local businessmen show interest in the event which The Magnet has featured for years. Dates are announced and a list of dollar day advertisers will appear in The Magnet next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Brookfield Magnet
Magnet
Theft Reported at Brookfield Zoo in Ames Case
A thief struck a car owned by Howard J. Davis of 180 Pommel Street Ames Iowa on September 10 taking clothing personal effects valued at 150 dollars. The thief fled with an electric razor toiletries a thermos jug and other personal items from Davis’s vehicle parked near Brookfield Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Davis
Pommel St
Ames
Iowa
Brookfield Zoo
Israles and Marines in Officers Class at Quantico
Israles joins U S Marines in a six week summer program as part of the Platoon Leaders Class at Quantico Base. The officer candidates undergo intensive leadership training and field exercises to prepare for officer commissioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israles
U.S. Marines
Quantico Base
Marine
Riverside Brookfield 1954 55 School Calendar Summary
Calendar entries for Riverside Brookfield 1954 55 include Lake Shore Teachers Institute on Oct 15 in Evanston Armistice Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving Nov 25 26 Christmas break Dec 18 1954 Jan 2 1955 Local Teachers Institute Feb 7 1955 Washingtons Birthday Feb 22 1955 Visiting Day Mar 14 1955 Easter Holiday Apr 8 17 1955 Decoration Day May 30 1955 Commencement Jun 15 1955 School Closing Jun 17 1955 Summer School Jun 20 Jul 30 1955 noting several typographical errors in year values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield
Lake Shore Teachers’ Institute
Evanston
Teachers’ Institute
Washington
Enrollment rises at St. Barbara's Parish School
Enrollment stands at 810 with St Barbara s Farochial School listing 810 pupils. Kindergarten totals 68. Principal Sister Mary Catherine leads a staff including Mrs Michalek the resident and grade teachers Sister Mary Joseph Mary Florita Antoine Marie in first grade and others across seven grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barbara's
Farochial School
St. Barbara's School
Michalek
Mary Joseph
Mary Florita
Antoine Marie
Mary Christine
Saint Jude
Farrel
Mary Stanistauss
Sands
Mary Kevin
Kessel
Mary Raymond
Mary Ignatius
Mary Regina
Miss Malewick
Francis Xavier
Charlotte Marie
Germaine
Agnes Etta
Mary Catherine
Village Brief Mentions Pvt. Barry D. Vance Visit
Pvt. Barry D. Vance of the S8TFLA Brigade Battalion Brty a H.V.S.P stationed near Korea spent a week recently in the village visiting local residents and posts in San Francisco Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Barry D. Vance
Brty
H.V.S.P
A.P
San Francisco
Cal
Korea
Savings and Loan Week Observed in Illinois
Millions visit savings and loan associations during Illinois Savings and Loan Week proclaimed by Governor Stratton. Brookfield Federal Savings at 3718 Grand Blvd will host the event as part of 570 associations showcasing their work and a Start to Save campaign aimed at college-bound parents. Visitors receive a souvenir and a college savings plan booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan
Tillinois Savings and Loan
William G. Stratton
Start To Save
Savings and Loan Associations
Brookfield Federal Savings
Grand Blvd
Brookfield
Bohun l Hladik
Brookfield Savings
Hindik
Savings and Loan Associations of
Ilinois
F. Kucera
Brookfield Federal
Dedicate Scout Camp Named At Fall Camporee
At the West Suburban Boy Scout council Fall Camporee near Dundee ceremonies begin Friday at 3 p.m. with the naming of the campsite winner. Kenneth Lewis of Downers Grove leads the contest, Elmer Ruesch of Brookfield chairs, and Lyle Dow of Clarendon Hills heads the conservation camporee. Campers may stake on 264 acres Friday evening. Invited are mayors from area towns and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Boy Scout Council
Dundee
Kenneth Lewis
Downers Grove
Elmer Ruesch
Arrowhead
Brookfield
West Suburban Council
Eisenhower
Boy Scouts of America
Lyle Dow
Clarendon Hills
John Clifton
Ed Haugh
Riverside
Council
Riverside Brookfield concert plan A four event fall program
Riverside Brookfield Community Concert Association schedules Mata and Hari on Oct 11, De Paul Infantry Chorus on Jan 5, Byron Janis on Feb 10, Paganini String Quartet on March 2. Ticket drive starts Sept 27 in Riverside and Brookfield. Also notes births, weddings, birthdays, and local club and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside-Brookfield
Mata
Hari
de Paur
Byron Janis
Brook Park School to build new wing for shops and arts
A new wing for Brook Park School is proposed with an estimated cost of about 400000 dollars. The design allows later addition of a boys shop and a girls home arts department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Park School
Brookfield Honored for No Traffic Fatalities in Past Year
Brookfield, population near 20 000, reports zero traffic fatalities for the calendar year. A village president and trustees credit local safety programs, county surveys, and school outreach for the achievement. Radar checks confirm adequate speed limits and high compliance, with ongoing education and enforcement supporting a safe community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Cook County Traffic Safety Foundation
Cook County Traffic Safety Commission
Bicycle Safety Division
PTA
Muenager
Cook County Highway Department
Riverside Brookfield concert group plans four programs
Riverside Brookfield Community Concert Association outlines a 1954 55 season featuring four concerts at Orchestra Hall including the Paul Infantry Chorus Byron Janis and the Paganini String Quartet. Membership drives run Sept 27 to Oct 2 with no door sales after. Officers listed: President Lyndle Hess first vice president B R Jones second vice president Paul Coors third president F T Brenneman secretary J E Sorensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchestra Hall
Riverside
Cera
de Paul Infantry Chorus
Byron Janis
Paganini
Ruth Mata
Eugene Hari
Paganini String Quartet
Stradivarius
Paul Coons
Harry Vernon
Brookfield
Hollywood
R. Olesky
Congress Park
Mabel Magnuson
Lyndle Hess
B. R. Jones
Paul Coors
FT. J. Brenneman
J. E. Sorensen
Businessmen to Hold Dinner Oct 19 Charter Night
The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce sets aside Tuesday Oct 19 at 7 p m for its charter night and installation banquet in Moose hall 4020 DuBois Blvd An overflow crowd is expected Reservations should be made by Oct to Ray Johnson Committee includes Mae Colgrass chairman Joe Capprese Louis Ciotti Ray Johnson Joe Rischel Jack Stocker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Moose Hall
DuBois Blvd
Ray Johnson
Mae Colgrass
Joe Capprese
Louis Ciotti
Joe Rischel
Jack Stocker
Community Chest Drive Planned Here on Oct. 17
Brookfield plans a Community Chest drive for October 17 with a goal of 15 270 dollars. Beneficiaries include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Camp Fire Girls Proviso Welfare Salvation Army Hollywood Community House Tinois Children's Home YMCA and Brookfield Welfare Association. A parade by the Loyal Order of Moose American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets will precede the house lighting ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Proviso Welfare
Salvation Army
Hollywood Community House
Tinois Children’s Home
YMCA
Broookfield Welfare Association
Loyal Order of Moose
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign War and
Amvets
Dale Soderholm Feted on Birthday
Birthday greetings were extended to four year old Dale Soderholm of 9028 Grant Avenue. A Sunday supper with grandparents and relatives marked the occasion as gifts including a cowboy figure were given to the child regarded as the most prized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Soderholm
Grant Ave
Grandma Soderholm
W. Schuetz
Dale
Regular Vote Registration to Close Monday
Local officials urge a heavy last minute rush as the deadline nears for regular vote registration on September 20. Voters can register at the County building from September 20 to October 4, with a final opportunity on Tuesday, September 22. Registration hours vary by location, with village halls and township offices offering evening sessions. Residents must register at their current jurisdiction. moves require transfer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colerts
Reomlaw
Orta
Tom Hamston
LaGrange
Vathon
Old Addrees
Moss da Crechowita
Jieerko
Cmanty
Cook County
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Berwyn
Harvey
Cicero
Surat
Morton Grove
Elmwood Park
Skokie
Muckney
Lyons
Czechowotz
la Grange Park
Walter C. Hohmann
Cerk
LaGrange Park
Hohmann
Lyons Township
James Valentine
True Bill Returned in Bowling Theft Case
A Cook County grand jury returned a true bill against James Bowling of 66th and Cass for the theft of four rib caps from John Pinner of Brookfield's Pin ner Electric Co. The case ties Bowling to a Downers Grove accident where a boy was run down. Witnesses from Brookfield, Pinner, and Officers Lattke and Pigatto testified. Bowling allegedly bet on a presen tence and fled after the Downers Grove incident. Police in Brookfield credited two officers with the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bowling
66Th
Cass
John Pinner
Pinner Electric Co
Brookfield
Cook County
Lattke
Pigatto
Bowling
Downers Grove
Presen
Wheaten
Street Light Stamp Event By Dist 208 Youth Center
The District 208 Youth Center will sponsor a Street Light Stamp event this Thursday and Saturday at the Riverside-Brookfield High parking lot. The stamp aims to fund memberships and season activities for 1954 55 with admissions and refreshments managed by several Brookfield LaGrange Park and Riverside volunteers. In case of rain the event moves to Saturday Sept 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside - Brookfield High
Tom Palesch
Youth Center
Paul Schmidt
Messrs. and
Mines
George Sklenicka
L. F. Petrick
Kenneth Rogers
Brookfield
R. A. Loheness
LaGrange Park
H. H. Nielson
Earl S. Engle
George Borkoved
Riverside
Judy Nielson
John Kelly
Bill Dyer
Jackie Chott
Cathie O’brien
Judy Scatter
Pease to Explain Building Plans for District 102 Schools
James Pease district 102 superintendent outlined a proposed school building program for Cossitt Avenue Ogden Avenue and Congress Park schools. He spoke to the Ogden-Oak PTA last night and set talks for Sept 20 21 28 and Oct 5 with other PTA groups. The plan adds 10 rooms at Congress Park four at Cossitt Avenue and six rooms plus a gym auditorium at Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pease
Dist
Congress Park
Cassitt Avenue
Ogden
Residents Plea for Aid in Quarry Fight
Urgent appeal from southwest LaGrange residents prompts the village board to consider joining a lawsuit against four quarries accused of excessive blasting. Peter Dorsey led calls for village support and seismographs, but officials weigh costs and expert requirements before deciding by Sept. 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Baaed
Joseph Sheen
Peter Dorsey
S. Seventh
Dorsey
Sheen
5th District Installation On Sept 18
William T. Markward will be installed as Fifth district commander at a Sept 18 meeting in the Civic Center host Edward Feely post. Installation begins 8 15 pm with officers to be installed and dinner music by Tippie and his Funmakers and Ted Chaliewich and his Travelaires for dancing at 9 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Markward
Edward Feely
The
American Legion
Fifth District
Civic Center
35Th St
Fast Ave
Edward Feely Post
Toliow
Pai Fo Brederle
Ene H. Smith
Ed I. Brown
William G. Skedad
George W. Boucek
Adol H. Guenther
John E Fry
Sidney Mizoes
Roy F. Adams
Frank C. Bottigliero
Perce F. Brautigam
Ed Clamage
Lester Barry
Tippie
Funmakers
Ted Chaelowich
Travelaires
Neighborhood Fete Draws Big Crowd In Portia Manor Area
Residents of the 3800 block in Portia Manor Brookfield gathered for an annual neighborhood fete with a picnic luncheon and marshmallow roast on Kellogg home lots. Many families attended, including the Slouka Barealy Kellogg Polivka Schneider and others, with new and former residents welcomed. the event concluded with refreshments and plans for a Halloween week gathering in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Manor
Brookfield, i
Kellogg
Madison Ave
J. Slouka
Ed Barealy
R. Kellogg
F. Polivka
Schneider
W. Howart Sr
Holz Jr
McCabe
Dumroese
E. Cisar
Walter ‘Lindberg
Todd
Yorke
Damore
And
Eich
Nina Wallace
and Huebner
Webb
Sang
Bergman
Fash
Kucaba Jr
Kucaba
W. Mehl
Demkevich
R. J. Kuzel
Bro Field
Riverside
SDA Plan Rites For President's Day of Prayer
The Seventh-day Adventist churches in Illinois and Chicago area plan services and sermons on President's Day to urge a national day of prayer for peace. Leaders call for devotion and offerings to seek God for global harmony and the coming of His kingdom as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SDA
Ilinois
Chicago Area
Howor
Eston Allen
Boldt Park
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Tee Broup
Seth
Biles
Peet
Wei
Aeht
Wits
Ermat
Guy
Archie Schonemann
Quantico
Lioyd J. Israels
Lloyd Ieraeis
Maple
Northwestern University
Marine Corps Reserve
Village Federal
Springfeld
William K. Weber
Eleanor Erna Weber
Faith Lutheran Church
Grant
Fred Garner Sr
Bertha H. Henry
St. Barbara’s Parish
Old School
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Bowman
Central Ave
River Forest
5Th Armoured Division
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Joseph Corletto
Cicero American Legion Memorial Hall
25Th St
Bash
Illinois
McCullough
Brookfield Recreation Group
George P. Ellis
Wolfe & Co
CMA
Brook Park
Stanley Umber
Raymond Ave
Umber
Jimmy
Lions
Gross School
Ambers
Stanley
Ensign Coil Co
Downees Grove-Weston
Bruce Reinshagen
YC of Dist
Pease
Quarry
Irwin Panter
William Linklater
Joh Birks
Birks
Markward
Anthony J. Sedivy
Elmer Erhardt
George Kocher
Weilam P. McMahon
Emory Rigge
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