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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
8
Questions cover sending premiums from Canada, VA hospitalization for wives, funeral expenses for World War I veterans with non service connected deaths, and GI Bill dependency for supporting a father. Answers advise contact currency control, U.S. consulate, and eligibility rules based on service status and financial need.
Open house at 31 E Ogden Ave showcased the first two architect sketches for a proposed 1 600 000 YMCA in La Grange. Residents were invited to view drawings and share opinions as final building type decisions loom with additional designs to come. The photo featured Mrs E Alan Tullis writing reaction while others watched.
LTHS closed the season with a 24 to 6 victory at Leyden. Bob Van Horn ran for two touchdowns and Bennetts 54 yard TD burst plus Jim Gillstrom’s early varsity debut highlighted the Lions’s win. Leyden struggled behind Dean McKown and a strong Lion defense as penalties hampered Leyden’s drives. The Lions dominated with 457 total yards to Leyden’s 51 and clinched a strong finish to the season.
LTHS basketball opens season at Niles Friday night in the first half of a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. Coach Les Glick plans to build around four returning regulars from the freshman quintet that won 18 straight games last year. Key players include Bill MacDonald Jim Tracas Jack Rein ers and Chester Baker. Ry Bennett is out with the varsity, replaced by Dave Daner. Other top prospects include Sibley Gaidzek Burke and Branden. Glick will trim the sophomore roster to 15 and the freshman to 20 today.
The unseasoned LTHS varsity basketball team opens a 20 game slate this week at Niles, then hosts Evanston’s Wildkits. Coach Sloan works with limited practice as only three lettermen return, facing key injuries and building toward a developing season.
Notes of The Bowling Tears report last week’s results with John and Mike leading Hayes Motors 3 to 0 and Dad and Lad taking 2 while LaGrange Furniture and Rivaldo Landscapers each had a win. High games include Schlachter 209 and 224, with series 616 for Schlachter and 574 for McManigal.
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