National Dog Week 1953 Celebrates Man's Best Friend
The 26th National Dog Week highlights seven goals including securing a good home for every dog and eliminating stray dogs. It honors dogs as companions, helpers, and protectors while recalling notable dogs such as Cricket Patti cake and Lassie and notes animal memorials at Hinsdale's animal cemetery.
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Cricket
Patticake
Lassie
Hinsdale
Valhalla
Heaven
Vale of Tears
Brookfield Friends of the Library Plan Oct 16 Meeting
The Brookfield Friends of the Library opens its fourteenth season with a book review by Ethel Wilson at Sear Methodist Church across from the library on October 16 at 1 30 PM. Babysitting is available for a small fee. season tickets allow all five reviews for 1. Members help fund library programs with support from Sue and local residents, with officers listing president Mrs Cy Glick and others.
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Brookfield Friends of the
Ethel Wilson
Sear Methodist Church
Brookteldy
Sue
Brookfield
Friends of the Library
Methodist Church
Hodac
Mra Cy. Glick
Mra. J. Oe
William Allan
RA. Farrell
The New Driver's License Law Subject of Kanelos at CMA Meet
Frank S. Kanelos Brookfield police magistrate spoke at the City Manager Advocates meeting in National hall on Sept 22. He outlined the 1953 Illinois driver license law, its creation of a secretary of state admin agency, central reporting of traffic convictions, and mandatory revocation for serious offenses, noting changes from the 1938 law and the move toward uniformity and limited driving after suspension.
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Kanelos
CMA
Ilinois
Union
Secretary of State
Revenue Measures Discussed At Proviso Municipal Meet
Proviso Municipal league met at Grand Manor chaired by Brookfield President Dan Kylie. Maywood attorney Ancil spoke on state enacted revenue measures and the new cigarette tax enforcement. Maywood manager Jeakins outlined the cigarette law, while Brookfield manager Bash described garbage and refuse taxes and service charges. Maywood President Earl Borberg noted that vehicle tax provisions allow doubling under the new Springfield legislation.
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Illinois Assembly
Springfield
Proviso Municipal League
Grand Manor
Brookfield
Dan Kylie
Attorney Ancil of
Maywood
State Assembly
Susony Newell Jeakins
Maywond
Missouri
Bash
Earl Borberg
Funeral for John Ellison after Chicago street accident
Funeral services for John Ellison, 76, who died when struck by a car on 1314 LaSalle Street in Chicago, were held Monday afternoon with cremation at Woodlawn Park Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Granbird, Pope Llewellyn Jones in charge. Ellison is survived by a son, Edward L. Ellison of 3581 Arden Ave., Brookfield. Coroner’s verdict not available at press time.
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John’ Ellison
LaSalle ‘St
Chicago
Wooldlawn Park
Johnson
Gran Bird
Pope Llewellyn Jones
Ellison
Edward L. Ellison
Arden Ave
Brookfield
Time
Miss Marie Hine Tours South America This Summer
Miss Marie Hine of the R B faculty toured South America this summer starting from Miami. She visited Panama Peru Ecuador Colombia and Panama returning to Miami. Highlights included Lima Arequipa Puno Machu Picchu Cuzco Guayaquil Quito Cali Bogota and Tequendana Falls with remarks on local homes and gardens.
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Peru
Ecuador
Colombia
Panama
Marie Hine
Miss Hine
Miami
Urubamba
Amazon
Guayaquil
Quito
Equator
Miss. Hine
Cali
Bogota
Tequendana
Thief Steals Tools From Truck on Ogden Avenue
Anthon Tomasino of 1250 South Fairfield, Chicago, reported tools valued at 180 dollars taken from a truck parked near 9414 Ogden Ave during the Thursday morning of September 17. He said he stopped at a nearby lunch room for breakfast and found the tools missing upon returning to the vehicle.
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Ogden Ave
Anthon Tomasino
South Fairfield
Chicago
Ogden
Thanks From Lt. Schreiber Sparks Petition Drive
Lt. George Schreiber thanks supporters in a letter to Mrs. Gladys Husa. The note praises residents of Gross and Brookfield for backing petitions sent to Eisenhower Dirksen and Douglas, Talbot, and Hoffmann, amid a life sentence in a Tokyo court martial related to a Korean shooting. Over 5,290 names are on petitions as Hoffmann reports an Armed Services Committee inquiry.
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George Schreiber
Gladys Husa
Board of Education of Dist
Gross and
Brookfield
Schreiber
Taegu
Korea
Tokyo
Eisenhower
Dirksen
Douglas
Air Force
Talbot
Hoffmann
Zames
Hoffman
Kylie
Dewey Short
Armed Services Committee
House of Representatives
Lt. Schreiber
30 Year Mark Achieved By Swofford Scout Executive
James Swofford, longtime scout executive of the West Suburban Boy Scout council, marked 30 years in scouting with 25 years as a professional. An executive board meeting at LaGrange Town Hall honored him with a 30 year pin and certificate, plus a bouquet laden with silver dollars. The council, based at 80 S LaGrange Rd, LaGrange, has grown from 2,648 to 7,767 members during his 12-year tenure.
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James Swofford
West Suburban Boy Scout Council
LaGrange
R. C. Rugen
Hinsdale
Swofford
S. LaGrange Rd
Berwyn Plans Welcoming Ceremonies for Sgt Hannemann
Berwyn officials plan an official welcome for Sgt. William Hannemann a former Brookfield resident and World War II prisoner of war who arrived in San Francisco last Sunday night His wife resides at 1536 South Home avenue and traveled to greet him Officials have not revealed definite plans but a formal reception in Berwyn is expected The sergeant grew up in Brookfield attended St Pauls parish school and Riverside Brookfield High School class of 1944
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Berwyn
William Hannemann
San Francisco
S. Home Ave
Brookfield
Hannemann
Kenosha
Wis
Hinsdale
Sergeant Oeann
St. Paul’s
Riverside
Markward to Be New Senior Vice Chief of 6th Dist Legion Group
William T. Markward, post commander of Edward Feely post, American Legion, will be installed senior vice commander of the Fifth district at ceremonies Saturday evening September 26 starting at 7 30 o'clock. Installation committee includes James Principato chairman and others. Other officers to be installed include Frank Bottigiero commander Paul Brederle junior vice commander H Smith adjutant Edward L Brown finance officer and other listed officers.
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William T. Markward
Edward Feely
American Legion
Fifth District
James Principato
Lester Brown
Elmer E. Erhardt
Wiliam P. McMahon
Arthur Fishback
Passommanier
Feely
Markward
Frank C. Bottigiero
Paul E. Brederle
Ice
Ee H. Smith
Edward L. Brown
George W. Boucek
Yoke Englesman
Thomas Herron
Sidney Mizock
Charles J. Daly
Roy F. Adams
Dorothy Laurie Commissioned 2d Lt in US Army
Miss Dorothy Laurie was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Woman's Medical Specialist Corps of the US Army. She took the oath in a formal ceremony yesterday at Fifth Army, marking her entry into military service.
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Dorothy Laurie
WMSC
US Army
Woman’s Medical Spcialist Corps
Fifth Army
Marine recruit Mavroulis graduates Paris Island instructors course
Pfc. Nicholas S. Mavroulis, 22, son of Mrs Olympia S. eal of Burlington, completed a four week instructors school at Paris Island South Carolina. The intensive program covered technique of drill and handling recruits with emphasis on appearance, voice and self confidence and was assessed by a screening board. A similar course is offered at Marine recruit depots during summer months.
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Nicholas S. Mavroulis
Olympia S. Eal
Burlington
Paris
Iain
S.C
Mavroulis
Bien
Marine Corps
Near Fu
Youngs Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Duncan Home
Mr and Mrs Henry J Young former Brookfield residents observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sept 19 with a family dinner at the home of daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr William D Duncan and grandson W David Duncan of 8620 Arthur Ave Carl E Hess daughter and son in law with their daughter Phyllis and J Keith came from Niles Michigan for the occasion plus other relatives.
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Henry J. Young
Brookfiel
William D. Duncan
W. David Duncan
Arthur Ave
Carl E. Hess
Phyllis
J Keith
Niles
Mich
Dohn H. Duncan
Can
Duntan
South Staan Improvement Assn Contends at Pack Terrace Point
Officers of the South Staan Improvement Association face questions about contending for Pack Terrace Point as the Burlington precinct plans and corporate governance are reviewed. The text references 8911 and internal company roles, signaling an organizational dispute.
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Pack Terrace Point
Southation, Inc
Burlington
Brookfield Personal Notes Highlight Sorority Pledges
In Brookfield, Miss Jeannette Pearson and Mrs. Leonard Pearton of Weveacad avenue pledge to the Kappa sorority at Wesleyan University Bloomington. William T. Nek ward, former commander of Edwardea post American Legion, to be installed as vice commander of the Fifth district of the Illinois departments American Legion at ceremonies September 26 in West Chicago avenue. Community church presents $200 to building fund. Navy reserve unit notes honors and drill attendance.
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Jeannette Pearson
Leonard Pearton
Ie Ee Manry
Brookfield Community Chest Gathers Council Support
Brookfield officials and Community Chest representatives met at the village hall on Wednesday October 23 to discuss the campaign. The first chest drive will involve board members directing house-to-house fundraising and coordinating with local groups including Campfire Girls Boy Scouts and Hollywood Citizens Association to boost donations and local programs.
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D. W. Sennett
Brookfield Munity
Brookfield Chest
Will
Examination Title Fragment Hinders Naher Study
An unclear OCR fragment references an examination for Polly and Naher with missing details. The readable bits suggest a test or evaluation but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
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Alaome
Friends of Library
Frank S. Kanelos
John. Ellison
Chicago Street
South America
Rep. Hoffman
Chairman of
Armed Services
Park
Congress Park
Pat Robinson
James Kinsella
Kenneth Giese
Kenneth Jones
Louis Bedoe
Wayne Dunning
James Vina
Robert Jordan
Charles Harris
Patrick Lyons
Paul Lekowski
Blake Graham
Timothy O’malley
Marshall Cakeb
Allen Waughop
Judith Chrzanoski
Glenda Timpton
Mary Ann Peppotnik
Barbara Rubins
Kara Schmidt
Robert Kappun
Donald Meyer
Wendell Mackay
Jerry Stefl
Conley Minnick
Sgt. Hannemann
6Th Dist. Legion Group
Pic. N. S. Mavroulis
USMC
Paris Island School
Nicholas S.’ Mavroulis
Mrs. H. Young
Duncan Home
South
Staan Improvement Assn. Is
Naval District
P. Old
USN
Francis P
Arthur
Campai
Nancy Lindquist
New York
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