LTHS juniors explore future careers in a broad guidance program
In a series of sessions at Long Beach High School, juniors and seniors examined career paths in journalism, science, engineering, nursing, education, and clerical work. Speakers from Sears Roebuck and local colleges urged focus on people skills, adaptability, and steady study, with guidance on scholarships and junior college transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Howard
Aell
Jerry Craven
Harold Richardson
LTHS
Gordon
Forest Montgomery
Louise Sheppard
Marjorie Fruit
Ralph ‘Niste
Miles Fruit
Elliott
Urchasing
LT ‘As
Frances ‘Lutz
Helga Christensen
Ronald Deabler
Carl Warkow
Harold Bitting
Warkow
Bitting
West Towns raises fares with temporary 1 cent hike
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a temporary three month fare increase for West Towns riders starting at midnight, adding one cent to all adult bus and streetcar fares. Seven of 32 municipalities voiced no opposition while LaGrange Park and Western Springs did not attend. Next hearing for a permanent 18 cent bus fare and 25 cent two fare plan is Jan 27 with a meeting set for April 15. West Towns says the extra revenue will amount to about $20,000, helping offset annual losses of $350,000 and allow continued operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Towns Railway
Minois Commercce Commission
West Towns
LaGrange Park
Western Springs
Community News Service
Charles Harding
Riverside
Russell Behrens
Brookfield
West-Towns
Ilinois Commerce Commission
B. L. Goldberg
LaGrange
Prairie Prance to Bring LT Juniors Saturday Night
LT juniors and seniors host The Prairie Prance at LT with Western decorations music by the Music Masters and a floorshow. George Hammond serves as MC with Ann Duffield reading Stuart Snell piano medley Mari lyn Giles song junior chorus dance Curly Vieth Chuck Bennett Hugh Beath John Haddap Phil Swett Clarence Esche Burt Dorsett George Hooper. Class officers are Phil Swett president Barb Eisler vice president Gail Laffey secretary Burt Dorsett treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hammond
Ann Duffied
Stuart Snell
Marilyn Giles
Curly Vieth
Chuck Bennett
Hugh Beath
John Haddap
Phil Swett
Clarence Esche
Burt Dorsett
George Hooper
Barb Eisler
Gail Laffey
September Butter Growth Factor Identified in Wisconsin Study
A University of Wisconsin report finds a higher concentration of a growth promoting factor in September butter fat than in other months. The substance is present in the liquid unsaturated fraction and is distinct from known vitamins and essential fatty acids. Researchers identify it as vaccenic acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Vaudeville show at Corral to aid LTHS budget
LTHS presents an old time vaudeville show at the Corral on Jan 30 81 in the LTHS auditorium to cover this year deficit. President Kent Taylor of Western Springs announces details with Roland Butterfield as master of ceremonies and production director. 12 acts are in production with committees handling talent publicity properties costumes tickets stage crew and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LTHS
Corral
Kent Taylor
Western Springs
Taylor
Roland Butterfield
Carol Babbit
Dave Swain
LaGrange
Barbara Essex
Midge Rieger
Jack Weidert
Marjorie Nelson
Lou Walter
Sue Sovereign
Frances Weidehammer
Jane Futterer
John Radbaugh
Congress Park
Clare Morgan
Jane Ernster
Jim» Haymon
la Grange
Tom Wright
Betty Butler
Myron S. Ash
Man Uses Gasoline To Melt Snow On Home Walkway
Herbert Goetsch of 4180 Howard Avenue Westen Springs devised a method to clear snow by pouring a quart of gasoline on the sidewalks after the New Year storm and lighting it. The resulting blaze created a melted path but warned that only a small amount should be used and handled with cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Goetsch
Howard Avenue
Westen Springs
Balloon navigational note from 1946 report
A historical excerpt describes balloon travel in Mypiah with rotary motion causing passengers to orbit a vertical axis. Observers traced the balloon’s path by the anchor rope as it moved across the country. It also compares 1946 average daily travel by rail to 1920, noting longer distances in the later year.
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Gelnethé
Daugherty
Helen Gaye
Nel and Social Service
Lutz
Miss Lutz
Marian Homer
Leah Magee
Louis Manson
Valerie Wennerstrom
Clarence Dissinger
Manson
Olsen
George S. Olsen
Dorothy Banks
Dorles Parshall
Florence Rathert
Supt
Miss Rothert
Warkow, Bitting
TI ‘Makers OF
International Children’s Emergency Fund
United Nations
Hungary
Europe
Lord Lumber & Coal CO
Spring
Iuter College
Illinois
Cossitt and Brainard Avenues
United’ States
Federal ‘Deposit Insurance Corp
U. S
Lagrange Federal Savings
Federal Home Loan Bank
H. H. Mitchell
Robert O. Barnes
William H. Spicer
Www
L. Dunlap
R. J. Tansey
FRANK
O. Dutton
Raymond P
STAD
Arthur J. Morgan
H. B. Ackerman
W. L. Dunlap Chester, Evans
H. H. Haase
Roberto. Barnes
Q. F. Hunziker
R. L
Krller
H.H
Mighael
Rembel Federal Home Loan -Bank System
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp, U. S. Savings and Loan League
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