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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

4

Riverside and Nox tie for lead in Suburban Police Pistol match

Riverside defeated West 1028 to 992 while No. 1 aS Nox i and Riverside led the chase for top team score. Individual scores include Ames Cline 265 for LaNa 1, Charies 263, Howard 960, and others such as Knorr 296 and Petrusha 252 guiding Riverside. Grange No 2 and Brookfield No 1 posted solid marks as Western Springs and LaGrange challenged for the podium.

Nox i Riverside Concoters Westes LaGrange Sito Brookfield McCook North Riverside La-Na 1 Ames Cline Charies Howard William Por Novak Western Springs Gossing Wwith Wally Knorr Rudolph Smith Howard Smrz Mead Joseph Petrusha Ace Addison Er & Geeres Grange No. 2 Nick Sano John Miller Ficer Robert Berry Om- Don Frage Grange Park Stuartion Ed Palzer Ofi Ye "Landgren Okteld Fd Bar Agos Guarello Sikich me—Bouska Miskulin Hsantuka Wuest Riverside—Kropacek

Lenzi and Kolskis meet in Sunday semi pro baseball clash

The Kolski Roosters Chicago travel to Lenzi Park for a 3 p.m. Sunday game against the Lenzi team. It is the first meeting of the season. The Kolski squad seeks its second win after a 7 start defeat to Berwyn Savings. Lenzi posted an 8 to 3 victory over Lincoln Square lilies of Chicago last Sunday.

Kolski Roosters Chicago Cole Lenzie Lenzi Park Stave la Grange Hhe Kolskis Lenzi Mipic Berwyn Kolskis Lenzis Shellac Lincoln Square Lilies Msi Park

Social Security Bill Passes House Seeks Broader Coverage

The House approved H R 9466 by 335 to 8 and sent it to the Senate expanding Social Security to about 9 million more workers including dentists, architects, farmers and lawyers. It raises minimum benefits from 25 to 30 dollars monthly and increases the wage base from 3600 to 4200 dollars while boosting maximum benefits. The measure comes under a closed rule with no amendments. The writer notes varied opinions, discusses implications for physicians vs dentists, inflation, and argues Social Security is here to stay.

House Senate Congress

Separate Vacations May Help Refresh Marriage

A Journal of Living article argues couples can refresh marriage by vacationing apart or together. It notes that shared trips strengthen bonds but disagreements over destination or plans can harm the relationship. Separate vacations may renew interest and remind partners of each other, while persistent dissatisfaction signals deeper issues.

Say Ruth Laverty The Journal of Living Miss Laverty

Home Economics Class Prepares Own Dinner

The 21 members of Miss Lorena Reids Foods IE Class at THS planned, prepared, and served the food themselves at their dinner on June 9. The class was divided into three groups with two hosts per group. Each group presented a different menu and table decorations. Attendees included Carole Alexander and 15 others named in the article.

Lorena Reid Foods IE THS

Lyons Town Center star nets ten in North South clash

Ted Caiazza All-State center from Lyons Township High School scored 10 points for the North All-Stars in a 108 to 92 win over the South All-Stars in the Murray Ky event Saturday night. He played center for about ten minutes of the game.

Ted Caiazza Lyons Township High School Murray Caiazza

Chicago district semi final basketball slated at Lenzi Park

The second annual Chicago district semi final features the Bluecoats defending champions. The eliminations run June 10 through June Sd at Lenzi Park to select two or four teams for the state finals in Elgin next month.

Chicago Chicago Police Bluecoats Lenzi Park Elgin

Intramurals conclude at LTHS badminton finals outcome

Wind Up Intramurals at LTHS concluded with the badminton finals. Sophomore Robert Hunt won the tournament, securing the championship title.

LTHS Robert Hunt

North South engagement squad size causes game delay

The game faced concerns after the selection size of the squad exceeded expectations for the North South engagement. Officials argued the larger roster could affect pacing, while coaches defended the decision as necessary for depth and substitution options.

Miss Lozelle Thomas to Wed Lynn Huffman in Evanston

Lyons Township High School mathematics teacher Miss Lozelle Thomas will marry Lynn Huffman district land director of Bensenville on June 26. The private ceremony will be at First Methodist church Evanston with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. A May 26 surprise shower in Bensenville and June 4 teas hosted by LTHS teachers preceded the wedding. A short honeymoon follows, then a September return to teaching. Huffman’s background includes Knox High School in Pennsylvania and study at Vandercook School of Music in Chicago.

Lozelle Thomas Lyons Township High School Lynn Huffman Bensenville First Methodist Evanston LTHS Ruth Corley Marjorie Fruit Magdalene Wittmayer Thomas Miss Thomas Fyanston Township High School Northwestern University Huffman Knox Vandercook School of Music Chicago

Lyons Township teen wins expert rifleman badge

James F. Ferguson aged 16 of 540 N Park Rd wins the expert rifleman medal, the second highest junior NRA award, after shooting hundreds of targets and passing 13 NRA qualifications. He attends Lyers Township High School and belongs to the Lyons Township High School Rifle Club, with one more target set needed to reach distinguished rifleman.

James F. Ferguson N. Park Rd National Rifle Association Lyers Township High School Lyons Township High School Rifle Club

Editors Chosen for LTHS 1954 55 Tabulae Yearbook

Editor-in-chief will be Ernie Schmidt with Diana Johns and Melissa Benbow as associate editors. Editors are chosen after submitting a 500 word essay on why they want to edit the Tab. Sponsor Miss Ruth Keizer reviews student records with teachers and counselors before final decision. Staff names to be announced next fall.

LTHS Tabulae Ernie Schmidt Diana Johns Melissa Benbow Ruth Keizer

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