Increased Tax Collection in Lyons and Chicago
Lyons township residents paid 2 416 586 91 in real estate taxes and 715 423 56 in personal property taxes for 1952 a net increase of 304 346 66 over 1951 Chicago and Cook County tax totals rose to 2414 891 574 49 as of May 29 about 60 percent of the 3405 567 795 32 possible if all paid Brenza county treasurer noted further payments due September 1 real estate and railroad taxes due in two installments personal property by May 1 Chicago residents paid 189 360 207 33 in real estate and 52 258 950 25 in personal property the Board of Education saved about 250 000 by early retirement of warrants the first time since 1931 it redeemed and paid prior warrants from the first installment collection
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Lyons Township
Chicago
Cook County
John B. Brenza
Brenza
Chicago Board of Education
Ohekeraion
Board of Education
Predict Close to 2700 Pupils Next Fall in Dist 102
In Dist 102, pupil enrollment is expected near 2700 this fall, per Senator James E. Pease. He notes 180 teachers currently in the district with an average of 26 pupils per teacher, 27 new teachers hired in six months, and 206 additional pupils since June 1952. Enrollment totals show Sept 1951 at 2312, June 1952 at 2352, Sept 1952 at 2451, and June 1953 at 2558.
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Sent
James E. Pease
Pease
Burlington Fare Hike Suspended To November 12
The Illinois Commerce Commission suspended a proposed suburban fare increase for the Burlington railroad until November 12. The railway had sought an average 27 percent rise in commuter fares effective July 15, with hearings to determine justification. The carrier cited prior increases granted to other lines.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Receives Degree at University of Miami
Robert F. Hamilton formerly of LaGrange and a LTHS graduate earned a bachelor of arts at the University of Miami in Coral Gables on June 10. He studied philosophy with minors in music and history and plans master’s study. He is the son of Mrs. R. B. Babcox of Waukegan and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wotke of La Grange. he works for Pan American World Airways in Miami and lives with his wife in Hialeah.
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Robert F. Hamilton
LaGrange
LTHS
University of Miami
Coral Gables
Fla
Hamilton
R. B. Babcox
Waukegan
Charles Wotke
S. Seventh Ave
la Grange
Pan American World Airways
Miami
E. 16Th Pl
Hialeah
Brook Park PTA Ice Cream Social Planned for July 30
The Brook Park School PTA announces its second annual Ice Cream social on Thursday July 30 at 7 p.m. at the school with ice cream and cake at outdoor tables and 25 cent donations. Proceeds fund PTA projects.
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Brook Park School
PTA
J. A. Balla
B. L. Blatt
H. EB. Draper
C. Holz
S. Ida
FE. S. Koenig
W. H. Kope
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The
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Lai
Edgewood Taxe Face
Amy
National Hall
Prairie Arenas
Brookfield
Post Lake
Wisconsin
Call Brookfield
LaGrange Highlands
Weern Springs
la Grange Ass
Atchenette
3285
Ave
Lyons
Lote
Sea Tnt
Tre
All Transportation
Imcents
Arl Reliable
Universal Qu. Products Company
Phone Lyons
Lairange
Ft Arath
Western Springs
Omb Te Prika
Ali
Mtanete Artanis Cankite
Emanis
ROG AL Channe Ble
Gunderson
Twa
Owestins House
National Tea CO
Pierce Wrapping Machine CO
Dist and
Newarey Is ‘ LaGrange Park
Musr TT
Suburban Motor Sales
Dondge
Plymoum
Awoney Steady
Pari Vaetten
Condy
Ons
Hich
Satie
Harry Phillips
LaGrange Sarg
Continental
C. Andover
G-Herk Oe Bom
Sp.om
Cskq
Wee
Snes
Executus
Noble
Riverside
Allo Ronting
LaGrange Park
Brookfeld
Brookseld
Meat Cutters i Journeyman & Apprentices
Journeyman Oy Ene
Opsortunities & Warking Cen
Cullerton
Cadillac CO
Meveradth
Willow Springs Rd
Cushman
Ponsa & Son
Hinsdale
Continental S.& R. CO
TAV
St. Meaok Lyons
W. 22Nd St. Peentes
Illinois Bell Telephone CO
Cal
Olympic
Aluminum CO. OF America
Madison
LaGrange Rd
Bellwood
Loop
Westchester
R. E. Gooding
22Nd
Mannheim
O LaGrange Citizen
Ediphone
Union Station
Randolph
Stanley
the Phone Company
Rts
Call Lyons
Ste Mrs. Mannion
Spartmao
Ford Motor C
Tost Owston
Franklin
Buick Motor Division
la’ Grange
Chicago Union
Hassett
Central
Russell LaGrange
Building Contractors
Frank Vidha
S. Harvey
Berwyn Stanley
DAVIS
Northwest Painting and Decorating Co
Costello
Monterey Ave
Villa Park
Bigelow Karpet-Kare
Koshgarian Rug Cleaning Co., Inc
W. Hillgrove LaGrange
HAVEL
Belmont Pool
Martha Stott
Berkshire
Tech
General Motors Corp
Sal
Willow Springs Road
Meyerath
Willow Springs
N. LaGrange Rd
Anderson LaGrange
Lundin Roofing Co
Atem
Rt. 96
Rt. 45
Steno
Vretorial
Montgomery
Pelron Corp
St. Lyons
LaGrange 1914
Linden
Omntf
Ing
Banner's Brove
Schwinn
Meller’s Bike Shop
Harris Avenue
Illinois
Radtre Interiors, Inc
Ogden Ave
A. A. George’s
W. Fairview Brookfield
Brook Park Pta
Washington
Whiskeytown
Schilling
Sewing Machine Service
Singer Sewing Center
S. LaGrange Rd
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