LTHS Debaters Sweep At Ottand Sectional Tournament
The LTHS varsity debate team, coached by Ivan L. Reber, posted a perfect score to lead a sweep at Ottand sectional. Lee Battles and Van Ritles won declamation and Van Ooms took style speaking, while other LTHS performers earned high placements in speech and debate events.
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van Ritles
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Fennleed
Sheyd
Amercan
Harvey
Boners Grove
Pete
Oris
Hstas
Cranks
Cicero
Chieras
Welal
Ivan L. Re
McKown Stars Lead Lions Victory in Dual Meet
LaGrange remains undefeated in the Suburban Division as McKown’s Lions win at North Central College fieldhouse Naperville. Dean Meir Rodney Webber key by 0.1 second aloud in events. Webber places second in 66 yard dash and 66 yard low hurdles. relay teams clock strong times. Candice High and other LaGrange athletes post notable finishes including 410 yard dash and long jump wins.
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Besard
Mikowr
al’ Breda
Lions to Defend Naperville Relays Title
Lions enter the Naperville Relays aiming to defend varsity and freshman titles. LaGrange’s Dean Mehown leads expectations in the eight lap relay and pole vault as teams from Riverside Brookfield to York prepare for finals. York opens prelims at 8 p.m. Friday with field events at 7 p.m.
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Lavrange
Varsity
Frashther Nepersom Avistons
LTHS
Max Ar
At & Am
Cubs
York
Rrss Deaseon
Mat Title to Al Busching Crowned in 177-Pound IC Meet
Al Busching of LaGrange, senior wrestler, completed a perfect season by winning the Interstate Intercollegiate Conference crown at 177 pounds. He posted nine straight victories, including two in the conference meet, and dominated foes from Western Illinois, Great Lakes, and Illinois teams. Busching previously contributed to the Huskie football squad as a fallback and linebacker in 1959, earning four major letters.
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LaGrange
LTHS
Ilinois
DeKalb Sencel
Great Lakes
LaGallange Grappler
Othe Candiral
Blacksteie
Huskie
Busching
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Ir Giang
1950 Class Furnishes Visual Education Room
The 1950 class contributed to the school by furnishing a Visual Education Room at LTHS, enhancing classroom resources. Alumni or faculty may note the effort as part of school history with local impact and community support.
Mosquito Control Demonstration Held in Lyons
A joint meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association and the Illinois Mosquito Control Association featured a demonstration of abatement equipment at 8150 Orden Ave Lyons. The event ran from March 5 at the Drake Hotel Chicago to last Thursday with experts from across the quadrant evaluating model gear for use in LaGrange and western suburbs.
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American Mosquito Control Association
Illinois Masanite Control Association
Orden Ave
Lyons
Drake Hotel
Chierga
Clement
Ce Uadere
LaGranre
LTHS Student Meets Noted Pand Leader
LTHS sophomore Pat Williams was interviewed by Spike Jones after her TV pantomime performance. He encouraged her to pursue entertainment after graduation. Pat also met Chester Gould and Doodies Weaver during the encounter.
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Pat Williams
Spike Jones
Spike
Pat
Pato
Chester Gould
Doodies
Untitled Note on Tats Weight Class in Querenic Trials
In Tats, the competition features a 175 pound weight class during the Querenic trials, with athletes vying for top placement and potential advancement to the next round. The event focuses on strength, technique, and endurance among the premier entrants.
Newcomers Club Brookfield to Host Hat Trimming Talk
The Brookfield Newcomers club will meet Thursday evening March 8 at 8 at Gross School. Guest speaker Mrs Blanch Fortier will demonstrate and discuss trimming hats. Hostesses include Mrs Eugene Cortesi A G Van Camp William Harrison and J Rada. A separate Canoasta club event with Mrs J Gebhardt 4010 Prairie Ave will occur Wednesday March 14 at 12 30.
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Brookfield
Gross School
Board 111 Calls 20 for Pre-Induction Physicals
Local Board 111 calls for 20 men to report for pre induction physical examinations on March 22 at area 3 headquarters. Harlem and Ochen are mentioned. Mrs. Margaretta S. Pierson, supervisory clerk, notes the induction center move from 209 W Jackson Ave to 615 W Van Buren St.
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Harlem and
Ochen
Margaretta S. Pierson
Selective Service Induction
W. Jackson Ave
Ww. van Buren St
West Suburban Duplicate Club Winners at YMCA Event
A large Friday night crowd at the YMCA attended the West Suburban Duplicate club meeting. North South winners were Bitter with Gustin, Chestnut with McCaleherty, Copenhaver with Willis. East West winners were Barrows with Fisher, Wre Brams with Jones, Fleig with Marks.
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West Suburban Duplicate Club
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Gustin
Chestnut
McCaleherty
Copenhaver
Willis
Barrows
Fisher
Wre Brams
I. ©. Jones
Fleig
Marks
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