Tax objections soar as 77000 filings trigger hearings
CNS reports Devine and Eli Golan say about four times as many taxpayers object to the 1947 tax rate as last year, with over 77,000 objections filed by July 1. Hearings will extend through fall toward Christmas as new quadrennial property evaluations begin. Objections target over-evaluation of property, examined by officials to set base assessments for four years.
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CNS
Devine
Eli Golan
Board of Tax Appeals
Tax Board Hearing Highlights Chicago Tax Bill Errors
Golan notes vast taxpayer base and clerical errors in Chicago and Cook County taxes. Issues include vacant lots billed for improvements, old 50 year old buildings split into apartments, and high assessed values for income yields. Veterans also protest high bills. reforms include numbered queue at the Tax Appeals Office to reduce wait times.
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Ead Eeaber
Galsweek
Chicago
Cook County
Golan
Oak Park
Titfe
Quick Starting for Diesels in Cold Weather
New ether enriched fuels enable diesel engines to start in subzero temperatures. Previously engines were hard to start despite higher power fuels, but the addition of volatile chemicals allows operation at extremely low temperatures.
Gambling at village borders sparks call for police protection
The Riverside News reports a hold up near LaGrange Park and Western Springs amid a debate on gambling joints outside village limits. Officials from several suburbs aided the manhunt, highlighting police responsibility beyond incorporated areas and urging stricter enforcement to curb rackets and violence.
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LaGrange Park
Western Springs
Making Farms Safer on the Farm
Hazardous clutter such as trash machines and discarded parts create serious injury risks for family and farm workers. Removing these hazards improves safety and efficiency on the farm.
Hawthorne Show Attracts Western Electric Workers
Western Electric Hawthorne Works hosts a vacation safety show at Cicero with Thursday employee lunch hour exhibits and Sunday public events at Memorial Athletic Field. Attractions include auto driving tests, safety demonstrations by Red Cross and clubs, firearm handling, snake displays, photography safety, horsemanship on a wooden horse, and chess and baseball games. Admission is free and aims to promote safe recreation during vacation.
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Western Electric
Hawthorne Works
Cicero
Memorial Athletic Field
50Th Avenue
Cermak Road
American Red Cross
Hawthorne Hunting and Fishing Club
Hawthorne Club
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Excursion Club
Hawthorne Flower and Garden Club
Hawthorne Camera Club
Hawthorne Boot and Saddle Club
Flying Club
Albright
Hawthorne Coin Club
Hawthorne Stamp Club
Safety Department of
Marriage Licenses Issued by Cook County Clerk
The Cook County Clerk issued multiple marriage licenses. Couples include Ralph F. Gunther of Brookfield with Betty L. Meschi of Brookfield, John H. McHale of Congress Park with Shirley Jones of Brookfield, and others pairing residents from La Grange Western Springs Riverside Cicero and Chicago.
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Cook County
Michael J. Flynn
Ralph F. Gunther
Lincoln Avenue
Brookfield
Betty L. Meschi
Cleveland Avenue
John H. McHale
Congress Park
Shirley Jones
Maple Avenue
Michael S. Saban
LaGrange
Pauline A. Vihnicka
Amelia
Lyons
Charles E. Athersmith
Health report shows decline in child illnesses in Cook County
Cook County health director Dr. Edward A. Piszczek said most child diseases have dropped. Measles fell from a thousand cases in spring to 250 in June. chicken pox declined to 110 in June. mumps decreased recently. Rabies: 43 dogs this year, last case June 17. No horse meat sales for human consumption detected. Mothers urged to watch for heat fatigue with children out of school.
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Cook County
Edward A. Piszczek
County Board of Health
Piszcrek
Automatic weather stations boost Soviet meteorology
An innovation in the Soviet Union's meteorological service is an automatic weather station of Soviet design that records atmospheric pressure temperature wind direction and velocity and broadcasts data at regular intervals. Several stations, needing maintenance only yearly, were recently set up in hard to reach areas.
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Ussr
Soviet Union
Local VFW Posts Plan Picnic and Clubhouse Tour
Members of Seven Seas post 5293 are guests of Mc Henry post at a Sunday picnic opening 12 30 p m. A 16 inch softball game at 2 30 p m highlights the event. The gathering aims to view Mc Henry’s new clubhouse and gather ideas for a future La Grange meeting place.
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Seven Seas Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
McHenry, Ill
VFW
McHenry
la Grange
Salt-and-Pepper Stopper Tape Surpasses Cork in Shakers
A simple adhesive tape stopper for salt and pepper shakers outperforms cork. It is easy to remove and does not contaminate contents while providing effective sealing.
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Elgin
Warensi Shop
Marshall Field Co
The
Riverside News
RED Cross
Ce Hawthorne
Robert J.ryan
Olmstead Road
Riverside
Katharine J. Blundell
Johnson Avenue
James Adams
Mamie L. Noble
Argo
Chandler L. Sammons
Raleighine M. Patterson
San Francisco
James H., Hayek
Berwyn
Mildred S. Kroupa
South Sixth Avenue
DeWitt W. Housel
Joanne M. Heath
Mark S. Beaubien
Harriet G. Frazier
Michaux Road
Wallace C. Larson
Ruby M. Larson
Charles E. Ackerman
Cora M. Driscoll
55Th
Plainfield
Floyd R. Johnson
Jacqueline L. Neumann
Dupont
Ward
Jefferson Ee
Cossitt Avenue
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