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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
4
Renowned LaGrange photographer Roy Van Boren photographed a desert creature just ten feet from his own backyard. The close-up series shows a wary solitary animal in a dim twilight setting as he uses a long lens to document its behavior from a safe distance.
Local districts reveal start dates and registration details. Riverside Brookfield High plans classes to begin September. Lyons Township High sets opening day with registration pushed into early September. Pleasantdale and Sigel outline schedules and open house periods. Bethlehem, Breckon, and neighboring areas note staggered starts and teacher in-service days.
A local pin event at Edgewood drew competitors from area clubs. The meet featured several rising wrestlers, with standings led by experienced teams and notable performances in light and middleweight bouts.
The Tri-Delts hold a summer party featuring Miss Rose Thivage and James Acchibald. Beverly Hill, Chicago area council president, attends alongside national peers. The piece notes the University of Illinois engineering experiment station turning 51 years old.
Radkte Interiors Inc announces three decades of upholstery and remodeling experience. The firm offers repair and custom drapery services, highlighting skilled craftsmanship and tailored interior updates for homes and offices.
Seventeen LaGrange Country Club swimmers and 19 from Western Springs joined eight West Suburban YMCA entrants and 27 Hinsdale Country Club members at North Central College Naperville for the West Suburban YMCA second annual junior meet. Jerry Maven of Hinsdale and Barbara Biondi of LaGrange set records in multiple events, with wins and seconds across midget backstroke and freestyle races.
The Chicago Firemen travel to Lenzi Park near LaGrange on Friday night August 20 to face the Cole Lenzis in a charity baseball game aiding the Summit police benevolent fund. Tickets at gate or from Summit police. Event starts 8 30 p m with proceeds supporting local officers.
Amateur boxing and wrestling under the stars set for Friday night August 27 at Lenzi Park Rt 66 and Fast Ave four miles south LaGrange WV. Promoter Lenzi, a former standout fighter, says six amateur fights and two bouts will comprise the program. Advance tickets are on sale at Lenzi Recreation. For reservations call Lenzi at Fleetwood 2409.
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