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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
1
A fragment mentions Brook local financial figures including a $151 million tag and a $703 yearly value. The snippet also shows percentages and monthly terms, indicating assessments or tax-like figures tied to Brook. Further context is needed for full accuracy.
Sofia Matson, who passed away, was buried August 5 at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The service at Brookfield Lutheran Church recognized her as mother of six and grandmother to nine. She resided at 3136.
Higley aged 84 of 4214 Park Avenue died Sunday at her home after a prolonged illness. She lived in Congress Park for many years and was the mother of Clarence Sr. She is survived by a daughter, a son, three grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Burial details and services will be announced by the family.
A collage of notices from Brookfield and surroundings includes vacation memories from Berwyn visitors, Bob Tlaps new Busy Bee grocery store, Kathy Kanelos and her Chicago-bound father, Joe Nepil cleaning a vacant lot near DuBois Ogden, Bob Morrow rushing up steps, and Admo Builders with How ard E Sproat hosting an open house at 8911 Burlington Ave on August 12 1953 from 1 to 6 pm.
Board discusses a petition to rezone property at Sath street and Madison Ave from B-4 residence to B-2 business. A tavern would be allowed under B-2, and trustees oppose. Western Pines may file objection if LaGrange does. A suspected rooming house violation on Seventh Ave is also raised and referred to the building inspector for investigation.
The LaGrange country club hosted a 4-ball foursome low net event on Tuesday. Mrs Booth, Mrs RJ Tansey, Mrs Wites Linklated, and Mrs Vernon Niceless Jr took first place. Second went to Mrs C L ham, Myre, J M E Mra, J Fallse, Mrs J C Bowman with 857. The W W G A golf pin for the month was won by Mrs C C Mitchell with a qualification for the club cham.
At a public hearing before the zoning board of appeals in LaGrange on Aug 6, local officials and residents voiced broad support for rezoning two adjacent lots from single family to commercial to enable the YMCA building project. YMCA leaders cited setback and parking benefits, and neighbors urged careful off street access plans. A second scene described Oberhessen police closing in on a weeklong thief tale and a prowling rhesus monkey as a humorous non sequitur.
The article notes schedules for a shionship held Tuesday Aug 11 and a championship tournament starting Tuesday Aug 18. It specifies the event timing and consecutive Tuesday dates, outlining the planned progression of the championship.
A sequence of social events celebrates Patricia Biggs, a summer bride, including a personal shower at the Bates home on Homestead Road hosted by Mrs. William Bradford and Mrs. Robert Bagg. Miss Biggs, daughter of Mrs. Charles H. Biggs, will wed in All Saints Church with William Bradford Jr. as usher.
Mrs Ralph Von Lehmden of Chicago won the low net tournament at Edgewood Valley Country Club on Tuesday August 4 with Mrs C Chester Carlson of Hinsdale finishing as runner up. Mrs E C McAllister of La Grange won the low putts contest. Spitz blind bogey winners were Mrs E J Clancy of Chicago Mrs Hugh Jack of Hinsdale and Mrs Allister. The bridge and canasta tournament on Saturday August 8 produced winners: canasta Mrs Frank Dvorak Berwyn Mrs Frank Brinkman Le Grange and Mrs William Benois LaGrange Park and bridge winners Mrs Carlson Mrs Charles Crowell Western Springs and Mrs Kveton Berwyn.
All wage rates increased year over year by similar percentages across the country. Weekly rates excluding board and room rose more than other rates. Average-rate increases varied by region, with notable jumps in the eastern, western north central, and mountain states.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports scattered signs of slower business in the coming months but no sizable downturn yet. It notes a mild decline in some activities from record second quarter levels, with rising inventories, softer durable household goods output, higher consumer savings, and soft farm prices. Inventory gains accelerated in spring with an $1.8 billion rise in April and May.
The article notes continued weakness in durable goods sales, with electronics and appliances lagging since February after an inventory build. It highlights higher saving ratios, with net inflows to financial institutions up 20 percent from a year ago, but offset by rising consumer credit. Agricultural prices remain a major issue as wholesale farm product prices fell 3 percent in June, 14 percent below a year earlier.
The bank cites developing weaknesses but says business remains near record levels. Expected declines are limited by steel mill orders, defense spending at current 1953 levels, and record outlays for new bags and equipment in the third quarter.
A guidance note advises keeping fresh peppers in a covered container in the refrigerator until needed and using them immediately after eating.
An informal event is planned for Saturday August 15 at Law Country Club. To beat a hot spell the committee insists on comfortable attire. The Buttery of the Arbisset in the Amber West hosts dancing from 10 p m to 11 00 p m. Dinner is available from 10 p m to midnight for those attending.
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