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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
1
A fragment notes a yearly amount of 132.60 related to bee operations labeled 9151 M. The terse line appears to reference a charge or rate for a perpetual or annual service. No additional context or identities are provided.
A fragment notes proposed fare increases for Burlington commuter services with a 30 percent rise for West Suburban Ride, a 10 ride ticket plan at about 20 dollars, and mentions modernization effects on the commuter system. The readable text is limited and lacks full context.
Residents in LaGrange area report feeders at LaG Park during the week. Names mentioned include Ryan Scott, J. Stinson, Duncan, and Sidney B Duncan in LaGrange. Newcomers A ul S Ashland are noted in a list of locals.
A brief fragment expresses gratitude to Hes and favors our late father John Frank, acknowledging appreciation and remembrance.
Trustees consideredRefer to master in chancery for Baltis suit over water contract with LaGrange Park. Hearing set for June 29 30. option to settle on law questions or bet on another judge. Teal of J P Miller Artesian Well Co described a 20 inch limestone well to 360 feet costing about 13000 with cemented top for health reasons. Likely site near reservoir would reduce pipe costs and a drill needs 100 by 40 feet. three weeks expected. Capacity about 1000 gallons per minute possible. lower could be 200–300. River flood relief discussed for North Jackson area with overflow canal as solution.
A note from the First Church of Christ Scientist at Cassus Boulevard and Catherine Avenes outlines a program at Banay School for pupils. The event features a discussion on Is The Universe Evolved by Life, with readings and hymns.
Trustee John L. Baker reported a complaint about nighttime THB train whistling disturbing sleep. The board approved buying oil from Phillips Petroleum and considered up to 180 for portable civil defense radios. They eyed adding a new east side precinct to relieve voter load in Prec. 97 and noted a Westchester water cut concerns. Fireworks plans at Homestead apartments seek community support with Paul O'Reilly assisting.
David C. Allen of 820 Grand Boulevard Brookfield joined 69 other graduates at Drew university sixth commencement to receive the bachelor of divinity degree. The largest class in the graduate theological school's history, Allen completed a three year divinity program after earning a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State College in 1950.
Donald Cheney of 3115 Madi son Ave attended a Sox game with the Brookfield Lions Club and was robbed by four men at a refreshment stand. His clothing was searched and returned. police were notified as other Lions returned home.
Notice in Cook County Illinois states a tentative budget for the 1953 54 year will be on file and open for inspection from June 19 1953 at the Washington School Lyons IL. A public hearing on the budget will be held July 21 1953 at 8 60 PM at the Washington School.
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