Local races and results from the April primary
The article reports on district contests in the 10th and 7th districts, noting Arthur J. Bidwell's retirement victory for the Democrat side with 199,978 votes to Max’s. It lists candidates Sprague Van Der Vries and details like residence, occupation, and public roles. It also mentions Thornton Township High School and DePaul university ties, school salary discussions, and turnout figures including Republicans and a sheriff race in Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mth
Mlinoissena
Arthur J. Bidwell
Max
Bidwell
Sprague
Mra
van der Vries
Pave
DePaul University School
Thornton Township
Famor College
Village and council manager plans of municipal government
The text explains five common forms: the mayor council system with a mayor who heads public affairs and four department heads. the village form with a president six trustees and a clerk. and the council manager plan usable by villages under 5 000 population. It covers duties, interdepartmental coordination issues, and board delegation to the manager with legislative or policy roles. It notes potential problems like repeal of the ordinance and loss of the manager position.
Fastest Typists Lead LTHS Classes in Tests
The LTHS typing classes show Marlene Martin at 54 words per minute with two errors on a 10 minute test in second year classes. Nan Skowbo follows at 52 words with two errors. First year classes have not yet done ten minute tests. Pat Loomis tops shorthand transcription tests with 0 words per minute and no errors. Joan Plagemann scores 80 words per minute with three and a half errors in the next test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LTHS
Marlene Martin
Nan Skowbo
Pat Loomis
Joan Plagemann
Brookfield 1950-51 basketball slate and events
Brookfield schedules first 1950-51 basketball game against Morton in their gym on Nov 22 and a Nov 25 game with New Trier in the local gym. Arlington Heights to appear after the new year as a West Suburban member. Also listed are a Dec 19 Yule Tide Candlelight service at the high school auditorium, Nov 28 Thanksgiving vacation with no school, and the Junior Varsity football team posting six wins, one tie, 113 points for and 18 against. Norman C. Darnell attends Illinois State Bar association meetings. Future dates include Zephyr chapter meeting Nov 17 in Chicago, Mrs. Fred Schmidt’s poetry and finger painting program, Brookfield Recreation Commission meeting Nov 20, and a local shoe shop expansion at Alex Shoe Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
New Trier
Arlington Heights
Lain
Zephyr
American Legion
Union Station
Chicago
Fred Schmidt
Congress Park
Brookfield Recreation Commission
Village Hall
Suburban Radio Station Utilizes Reported System
A suburban radio station reportedly uses a described system as part of its operations. The station name is not disclosed in the readable text. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
Kinney Shoes Plans Grand Opening at La Grange Store
Kinney Shoe announces a grand opening at 11 S La Grange Rd in the former Walgreens site. Robert Taylor district manager says the store, the 14th in the Chicago area and the only one serving the western suburbs, has $25 000 remodeling costs with pastel interior decor. Walter L Bottinger will manage, formerly with Kinney in Waukesha and Chicago, with wife and baby joining soon. opening features balloons for kids and roses for women. Hours are 9 to 9 on Mon and Thu, 9 to 5 on other weekdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
S. la Grange Rd
Robert Taylor
Walgreen’s Drug Store
Chicago
Walter L. Bottinger
Kinney Company
Waukesha
Wis
West Allis
LaGrange
Elmhurst Library Receives Phonograph Records for Music Programs
The Elmhurst Public Library acquires phonograph records for its musical programs funded by the Friends of the Library. The condition of the records remains uncertain and widely variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst Public Library
Friends of the Library
Suburban Society for the Preservation Drives Musical Program
The Suburban chapter of the Society for the preservation and encouragement of old songs is conducting a membership drive this month led by Pearce Nolard. A recent Hinsdale meeting featured The risfire Chicago Quartet and Bertil Hillner of Winnetka. Upcoming events include joint Oak Park meetings, LTHS student performances, and a Dec 4 ladies night with an announced program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pearce Nolard
Hinsdale
Tom Watts
Risfire
Chicago
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Riverside Forest
South
Berwyn
Board of Education
Lucas
Dirrissful
Brookfield
Babb
Ening Our
Stom Made
UIP
Norman C. Darnell
Illinois State Bar Association
Alex Shoe Service
Grand Blvd
Alex
A. Wm. Strandquist
Eait
Feace
Helbras
Navy
Skyraider
Alll Steel
Rex
Ead la Raiby
Bertil Hillner
Winnetka
Joe Penner
Oak Park
Clarence Dissinger
Palos Park
Illinois
N. 1
Northern Illinois College
DeKalb
Ater
LA Grange
Campbell Pea Soup
Vienna
Broadway
Tel
Diamond Fruit Market
Bener
Sima Tan Vat
S A Kear
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