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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

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Local Brook and Park Locals Listings and Notices

A fragmented local notice list shows Brook addresses and offices including 720 Prairie Ave and 9551 7 F Park with magnets and sample ads. Mentions Kryoris Dry Goods Store and advertising subscriptions paid at provided addresses. The text references neighborhood locals, wedding notes, and various Brook locations with irregular formatting.

RESS Brook Mollywood MANOR Prairie Ave Dephene Breekfeld Kryoris Dry Goods F Park W. Harries

Permits Approved by Pillage Board for Home Improvements

Monday evening the pillage board approved multiple permits for residential work. Names include J. Waltman, Miden V. Mulacek, A. DiBrita, G. Lohse, Walter C. Loess, and others. Projects range from car garages and dormers to aluminum siding and porches with costs from 250 to 34,000 dollars.

Pillage Board Mes J. Waltman Miden V. Mulacek Aid A. DiBrita Noth G. Lohse Vernon Walter C. Loess Thedehice Bastianm Park Baird Bishop Park Ave le Service Co W. Ogt Hee Park Ave Jehneon Hollinger, Jr Save Dvorak Elin Ave Ae Warace Construction Co Ooo Ave SA. Christiansen Dancik Spacal Maple Ave Sarae Rodd Congress 7 R. Krafka Cleve. E G. Sehally Vernon Ding R M. Eby Harrison Me

Dist Church Plans Two Sunday Services in October

Dist Church plans to offer two Sunday services each October at the corr and teary, with Rev. Vance Rogers overseeing both. The goal is to meet growing needs, allow worship every Sunday, and boost attendance including Sunday school and nursery services for members and village friends.

Dist Vance Rogers

Local Obituary and School Golf Notes Briefs

Mr Johnson died at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Interment planned at Forest Cemetery. Resident of Meld for 19 years former Maternal Harvester employee and later with the company. He is survived by his wife two sons Lynn and M, and granddaughters. Also includes a faculty golf item noting a social event and press scores not available.

Green Fores P Johnson MacNeal Mem Ria Meld Maternal Harvester Company Linyd M BP R Trails Arthur Kig P S. Go

Village trustees approve reappointments and liquor hearing actions

President Kulie named John Crumbaugh to the planning board for three years and reappointed Bill Willis. Sterling Cookingham was reappointed to the zoning board. Bossgraf filed a rehearing request with the Illinois State Liquor Commission after the Mutinsky case granted a liquor permit over village objections. The Wolf and Co. audit noted ten years of debt reduction but highlighted continued spending on new equipment including garbage trucks and a new hook and ladder.

Kulie John Crumbaugh Bill Willis Sterling Cookingham Bossgraf Ilinois State Liquor Commission Mutinsky Joe Mutinsky State Commission

Audit to Be Mailed With Water Bills

The village board Monday night approved mailing a summary audit with water bills. The audit shows the water department profit before loan repayments and a remaining balance owed to the general fund. Fire and police equipment needs, insurance costs, and a yearly deficit of about eight thousand dollars threaten continued service in the western suburbs. The Camillo case is referenced regarding deed presentation.

Water Department General Fund Tnss O Inccome Hab Brookfield Camillo

Sunday School and church services schedule notes

Sunday N indicates a Sunday school for pupils to age 20 with 2 to 8 years, while parents attend church. 10:30 Kindergarten for children. Don 2 and Unreality" listed. Wednesday S lists an evening meeting with testimonies of Christian Science healing. References to Hines Memorial Hospital Vaughan's Hospital Kornet Reading Room and LaGrange locations. Daily openings and dates vary with months and days.

Hines Memorial Hospital Hines New Quonset Hut Vaughan's Hospital Kornet Reading Room Ashland Avenue LaGrange Sham

Brookfield Bridge Walk Rebuilt Near Salt Creek

The Salt Creek bridge in Brookfield has been rebuilt with the old ties removed and a four line walk over the creek. Approaches sit on both banks, a 42 inch fence guards the sides, and Earl Wellman promotes the Jack Knight society convention in Chicago October 7 to 9 featuring air mail stamps. The Magnet notes a greeting from Josephine Myers who traveled to Boulder.

Salt Creek Earl Wellman Brookfield Jack Knight Josephine Myers Boulder

Ownership dispute over El Rancho houses sparks zoning talk

A Hollywood meeting discussed the 1930 zoning ordinance as it applies to the El Rancho houses built by Coronet Construction. Camillo's ownership of parcels before Loe Lan was settled and deed turned over to Village Manager Bash. Joe Viasaty presented a 34-name petition opposing carnivals on Ogden Ave near Oak, seeking a workable plan to resolve the issue.

Camillo Bash Hollywood el Rancho Joe Viasaty Ogden Ave Oak Viasaty Kulie

Village News Snips and Local Happenings

Aug visits to the college inspire a student to enroll while Mrs Meyers tours the campus. Local items note a paint job mishap, removal of a historic water fountain inscribed 1906 Aldemar Michaelsen, and chats about Galena General Grant antiques. Board discussions cover electrical inspections and a possible village hall building code ordinance.

Aldemar Michaelsen Brookfield Miss Lee Koffee Kup Galena General Grant TKK

Boosters Seek 200 Members for Riverside Brookfield High

The Boosters of Riverside and Brookfield High School launch a drive to enlist parents and students in two villages. memberships cost 5 dollars for business men and 1 dollar for all with aim of 200 members each. They provide football game films totaling 700 ft per game and distribute apples and oranges to team members. Red Manley operates the project with contact via Athletic Director Shuey at Riverside 2200. Two boys and two girls from the high school sit on the board of directors.

Riverside Brookfield High School Riverside Brookfield Argo Red Manley Shuey Booaters

Former Resident Named Trustee of Q Group Burlington Lines

John Kutska, formerly of Brookfield now in Cicero, was named trustee of the Burlington Lines Veterans Association at the group’s annual convention. About 1,500 veterans from 14 states attended the Chicago event Friday and Saturday, hosted by the railroad at the Chicago Railroad Fair with a banquet at the Stevens Hotel honoring Burlington president Harry C. Murphy.

John Kutska Brookfield Cicero Burlington Lines Veterans Association Morrison Burlington Stevens Hotel Harry C. Murphy

Drawing Classes At Y From Oct 1 In La Grange

Mrs Marilyn Nerad will teach eight Saturday Drawing and Painting classes at West Suburban YMCA 31 E Ogden Ave from 9 30 to 11 00 starting Oct 1 for ten weeks with a small fee and limited enrollments. Bertha Blim continues summer art crafts at Congress Park school and Miss Marguerite Woodward is mentioned with more hobby group details.

Marilyn Nerad Oak Avenue la Grange West Suburban Ymca E. Ogden Ave Bertha Blim Congress Park ‘School Marguerite Woodward

Craft Group Offers After School Activities for All

A camp director announces expanded after school crafts for boys and girls including leather work wood working glass etching plaster moulding weaving and shell jewelry making. The program runs on Tuesdays and will accept enrollments until capacity is reached with Swim and Movie participants welcome to join.

Wil

Hull Riverside Brookfield Camp girls trip to Thatcher Woods

The first trip of the Hull Riverside Brookfield Camp girls is planned for Saturday morning in October to Thatcher Woods Museum River Forest. Parents offering car use should contact Mrs C Molcar or Mrs M Newman with vehicle details. Blue Birds will be driven by leaders and participating parents. Meet at the Museum at 10 a.m. for self guided exhibits and then a conducted nature tour.

Hull Riverside-Brookfield Thatcher Woods Museum River Forest C. Molcar Brook M. Newman Riv Thatcher Woods

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Eae i Arcu Efield Wolf & Co Wolf and Co Marsh 2 Vilage Weg Geeviers Christian Science First Church of Cheiat Cosditt and Catherine Hostese Eves Henry J. Luckhardt Optometrist Maple Avenue Wk Kermit Jerry Giovani LaGrange Chris Buehler M. Peska Monroe Ave Brookfield, Ill Nebles Q Group Church OF Christ Forrest Grant Brooktiel Broggs Ogden Scotts Las Dick Waymes WRGK Brookfield Federal Savings and Loan Association Ederal Avings ‘and Loan’ Association Grand Bootery Grand Boulevard THE James E. Pepper Pebbleford Haig Schenley KING Highland Liquor California Table Wines Burgundy - Rhine - Lauterne Tuentes Cresta Blanca Stroh's Bohemian Beer Roamer Franzia Muscatel LA Boheme Muscatel Crestview Sherry Crestview Muscatel TIFTE Atlas Prager Franks Liquor
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