Veverka Family Confirmations and Local News
Veverka family items appear from Riverside and Albion Michigan. Veverka daughter confirmed April 19 at St. Church Riverside with open house hosted by the family. Guests included Bruhn and Vacca families, birthday wishes for Walkes, and notes on weddings, anniversaries, and a surgery recovery in the area. The article mentions Edward Maillard and Inez Garnett visiting, and a couple planning to reside in Albion after the groom graduates from Albion College in June.
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Veverksa
James E. Veverka
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St. Church Jin Riverside
Agnes
Carol
Veverkas
Walter J. Bruhner
Beverly
Spring Ich
George Go
Connie
Live
Mich
Walter F. Bruhn
Wes. Mich
Three-Way Track Meet Shines At Grange Varsity Meet
Grange's varsity track team hosts a three way meet winning against Arlington Heights as Laurenge and LaGrange compete. Notable performances include Caffey's down the stretch, Deason's discus, and a record pace in the hurdles. Cadiazza and Wont deliver career bests as Williams posts a strong time at LaGrange.
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Grange
Ino
Arington
Beristis
Deason
Ird Caffey
Laurenge Op Othe
Cattes
Eareer
Caiazza
T.mian
Wald Cafley
Dwilliams
LaGrange
Proviso Dual Meet Dominates Rout Victors
In a lopsided dual meet Rout Proviso surged ahead with strong performances from key athletes. The event featured notable rivals from TRG and Western Springs, with high winds and chilly conditions shaping the day. Specific wins included relay legs and sprint titles, while weather conditions limited some field events. Details highlight Rout Proviso stamping authority on the meet as teams from Oak Park and nearby districts contested multiple events.
Brookfield Girls Scout Area Council Vote Slated May 6
Brookfield residents in both north and south neighborhoods will vote on May 6 to decide if Brookfield joins with LaGrange Western Springs and Tyvens in forming a West Cook area council for the Girl Scouts. The vote occurs at the Spring council meeting at Brookfield Congregational Church at 1 pm. Representatives from four councils have met with Mrs. de Fay Becketts, regional adviser, to discuss forming the new area council and the benefits include operating a campsite together and reducing costs through shared services.
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Brookfield
LaGrange
Western Springs
Tyvens Gir
West Cook
Brookfeld Congregational Church
Igez
de Fay Becketts
Chicago
Committees Criticized In Illinois Reapportionment Debate
A letter criticizes legislative committees for failing to screen bills, arguing this weakens protection against radical change. It notes action in the Illinois House and Senate committees, cites a rejected measure, and warns that biased panel behavior undermines governance and taxpayers. It calls for improved subcommittee screening and accountability.
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Legislative
LaGrange Hinsdale Collectors Hold Heirloom Silver Show
The Collectors' club of LaGrange and Hinsdale met at Mrs. J. H. Sherman’s Hinsdale home on April 13. She displayed heirloom silver pieces and spoke on how silver is made hallmarks and the history behind the old pieces. Assistants helped with refreshments and pouring.
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Collectors’ Club of
LaGrange and Hinsdale
Johnnies Spaghetti Bowl LaGrange Italian Eatery Ad
Racine area listing promotes Johnnie's Spaghetti Bowl on LaGrange Road offering Italian dishes including spaghetti chicken steaks chops and pizza. Customers can dine in or call 10258 for carryout and pickup. Open for lunch and evening meals with late hours for real Italian fare.
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Johnnie’s
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LaGrange
Ravielal Nahan S
LaGrange Upholstery Slip Covers Offer Fresh Summer Looks
Sipo rever can, furniture nes tee summer and you will be able to protect your upholstery as well as add a new touch of color to your rooms. Next fall when you take the sup covers off again you with feel as if you have new furniture Let THE LA GRANGE UPHOLSTERING AND SLIP COVER CO. 520 W Burlington, LaGrange, show you the thousands of newest slip cover and draper materials they have in stock. They will custom make your slip covers and drape, or sell you the material so you may make them yourself. You will like the new fabrics and colors available here for your selection to bring a bit of sunshine into your home.
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Lagrange
Burlington, LaGrange
Bell service rate hike set for LaGrange residents
An Illinois Commerce commission order will raise Illinois Bell revenue, increasing prices for most LaGrange area residence telephone users by about a penny per day. Local manager F. C. Ford announced the increase, noting that over 4200 four party residences will pay 35 cents more monthly. 6456 two party residences affected.
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LaGrange
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Bell
F. C. Ford
Legislator careers tied to stronger committee procedures
The text argues for maintaining robust legislative controls over the purse strings and opposes weaker oversight. It urges legislators to raise public respect by improving their own committee procedures and internal practices to bolster the stature of the legislature across the state.
Telephone rate increases set for April 1953
Ford announced rate hikes effective April 16, 1953 raising Bargebeiness service by 2 per month and two party business rate by 1.50 per month, with metropolitan message units up a quarter cent. Residence service increases include one party 0.50 and two party 0.35, plus a 2.00 rise for one party.
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Bargebeiness Service Wa
Ford
Tell Tale Today on ancient European giants
The piece notes that average modern white American men stand about 5 feet 7 inches tall, while Middle Stone Age Europeans reportedly reached roughly six feet one and a half inches. It describes their arrival in Europe around 80,000 B.C. as stout and well built.
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United States
Europe
B.C
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