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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1953

Page

3

Christmas Dinner Guests Across Grove and Peoria

Mrs Roy Meling of Grove hosts relatives for Christmas with her daughter and the John Murrow family among attendees Mrs William Hudson and two White children plan to visit Ed Fower Thursday Evans visits Bath Mexico while Mr and Mrs Harry Skowbo host Walter and a son for the holiday Several Clifton relatives and K K Sloan with son John from Peoria join for Christmas Eugene Childress and family spend the holidays with Gene and others returning home after the celebration

Roy Meling Grove Mrs. Meling John Murrow William Hudson Ive White Daugh Ed Fower Harry Skowbo Walter Id Mr. and Gid McCrossin

Grants total 51 thousand for cerebral palsy research

The United Cerebral Association of Chicago lists grants totaling 51 394 for cerebral palsy care and research. Principal grantees include Mercy Hospital Michael Reese, University of Illinois neurology, and Cook County Children's Neurology. Additional funds support the National Palsy Association telethon and ongoing treatment and research efforts.

United Isy ‘Association of Chie Leverone Martha Elinic Mercy _hos Michael Reese Rice University of Illinois Bos Iversity of Illinois de Hon Institute of Chicago Mercy Hospital Cerebral University of Ment of Physicals Cook County Children’s Neurology eSune Minos Children's Hospital National Palsy Association For Medwow

Veterans may switch GI Bill majors without extra time

Veterans under the Korean GI Bill can switch from one degree to another without extending training time, as long as total instructional time remains unchanged. Colleges must inform the VA of degree changes and certify no time extension, while the VA cautions one change of course and advises vets to seek state-approved course lists via the Chicago regional office for guidance.

Robert D. Beer Chicago Washington Beer

Tax changes boost social security withholding in 1954

The article notes higher OASI deductions starting January 1 with the rate rising to 2 percent per pay period and an employer match, increasing payroll costs. It discusses potential rate adjustments proposed by President Eisenhower and asks readers to check with their Senators Dirksen and Douglas and their Congress members about future changes.

Sam Santa Claus Congress Eisenhower Everett M. Dirksen Paul Douglas

A Plea Against Fast Driving In Snow and Ice

The speaker recalls a fatal incident and warns that careless speed endangers lives, especially a child, noting that danger stares drivers in the face on snowy or icy streets. A cautionary word to drivers emphasizes restraint behind the wheel.

Christmas party planned at LaGrange Country Club

The LaGrange Country Club decorates festively for a children’s party opening Sunday December 20 from 3 to 5 pm. Members invite kids to visit Santa and helpers with cake ice cream and cookies served. Juniors hold an informal Christmas dance Saturday December 26 from 9 to 12 with Fred Morey and his orchestra providing music. Past presidents host activities.

LaGrange Country Club Sea‘gon Santa Fred Morey

Community Event Music Buffet Breakfast Schedule

An event features an orchestra led by Livant with a music program. A buffet breakfast is planned from 12 to 2 pm as part of the gathering held for attendees and guests.

P’ Livant Is Orchestra

Buying Carrots From a Local Market

A garbled note describes selecting carrots by shape and color. It mentions well shaped smooth orange carrots and references buying practices at a local market. The fragment lacks clear individuals or organizations.

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