North LaGrange association to elect directors and by laws
The North LaGrange association votes on a directors slate and by laws at its annual meeting at 8 pm Tuesday December 4 in LaGrange Park Village Hall. Walter J Madigan and village officials will discuss future plans and answer questions on village affairs as Daniel Cronkhite acts as president after Russell Sevith resigned for transfer to Denver.
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Withers
North
Madigan
List St
Daniel Cronkhite
Russell Sevith
Denver
Cole
United Airlines
Smith
Cronkhite
New Zoning Rules Hearing Set for LaGrange Dec 18
A public hearing before LaGrange village zoning board of appeals on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance is planned for December 18 at 7 30 p m in the village hall. The plan seeks to curb undesirable and non conforming housing by setting minimum livable floor space in five village areas with totals ranging from 900 to 2000 square feet. The figures come from a five month survey by the appointed committee and define livable space as interior area excluding basement attic or garage.
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V.sage Zoning Board of Appeals
LaGrange
Board of Appeals
Spe
Enry Th.s
Suniget
Blackstone
Cossettt Ave
47Th St
Oial
Robert Finley
Park ninth grade Thanksgiving art and murals at Congress Park
Miss Siega’s kindergarten baked cookies after shopping for ingredients and heard a Thanksgiving story while drawing terriers and Pilgrim scenes. First graders under Mrs Scholl and Miss Fenh created murals and drawings of Pilgrims and Thanksgiving themes. Third graders study Indians with headbands and canoes, while fourth graders read about Norway and pioneer life and plan butter making. A safety play directed by Carol Martin is underway as new pupils arrive.
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Congress Park School
Mes Davenpory
Theschidren
Blan
Mre
Thorsen Honored by Omega Tau Rho Real Estate Society
Joseph A. Thorsen of LaGrange, a realtor and member of Estate Brokers Publications and Research Committee, was inducted into Omega Tau Rho, an honorary society of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, at its annual convention. His book on small office procedures is used as a text. Senator Robert Taft spoke at the event.
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Joseph A. Thorsen
LaGrange Realtor
Omega Tau Rho
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Thorsen
National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Illinois
Robert Taft
Federal Reserve Banks
UN- Canali
Thersen
County approves 8.97 million for 68 road projects
The county board on Monday approved expenditure of 8,972,000 to improve 68 county roads including paving from Joliet to 47th and County Line to Lat Giravee road. The plan covers 2a miles of paving and multiple sections listed among the East area projects.
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Joliet
Free County
Lat Giravee Rd
Fifth graders stage Life of Stephen Foster play
The two fifth grades presented a play on the Life of Stephen Foster with sketches and many songs he wrote. Cast included multiple narrators Sandra Grimm Ronald Blake and others with Diane Citrans, Diane Carr, Billy Williams and Connie Poot among the characters. Mrs Patoka directed and appointed a stage crew for lights and scenery. It was a big success.
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Stephen Foster
Taltt
Sandra Grimm
Ronald Blake
Diane Citrans
Fitty
Diane Carr
Stephen
Billy Williams
Connie Poot
Diane Knize
John Cowan
Bob Rendulich
Jerry Gould
Ed Rhorbacher
Laurel Luegge
Jeane
Barbara Smith
Carol Sporer
Jean Junger
Warren Dreetzler wins 5000m cross country at Waveland Park
Warren Dreetzler of LaGrange won the 5000 meter cross country race under UYO at Waveland Park Chicago on Thanksgiving day in his final pre army appearance. He graduates December 11 with a BA in business from Michigan State and reports for active duty as a second lieutenant at Fort Sheridan seven days later, likely barring his Sugar Bowl mile plans in New Orleans.
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Warren Dreetzler
LaGrange
UYO
Waveland Park
Chicago
Dreetzler
Michigan
State University
Fort Sheridan
Sugar Bow
New Orleans
Warren
Druetzler
Seattle
Wash
Lyons Township
Walt Stenkrous
Wheaton
Paul Balog
Dave Cousins
Jim Garnett
Illinois Normal
Plan to Re Route Cars to Parking Lot
LaGrange village board studies a plan to ease traffic bottlenecks on La Grange Road between Harris and Cossitt. Proposals close the lot entrance shared with A and P and require entering from the north end of the alley at Harris Ave. One way signs will guide drivers through the repaired alley behind village hall. Parking is free for store customers with 21 metered spots owned by the village and about 30 spots by A and P.
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LaGrange
Oard
Street Department
Harris Ave
Cossitt Ave
A & P Company
Shriners to Hold Ladies Night Dinner
The West Suburban Shrine club will host a Ladies Night dinner on December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Chateau in Lyons. All Shriners and their ladies invited. Clarence Lindquist in charge. Reservations via M. L. Speck in LaGrange 7797 evenings through December.
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West Suburban
Shrine Club
Chateau N Lyons
Clarence Lindquist
M. L. Speck
LaGrange
Round the Towns shopping guide ups Christmas cheer
A city roundup highlights Mrs Maxwell’s Candy Kitchen at 11 W Hillgrove LaGrange for whipped cream fudge bon bons and hand dipped chocolates. Lillian’s Dress Shop offers winter coats while Candle Light Lounge Brookfield serves lunches for club events. Nagel’s Wagon Wheel Turkey Pies provide ready to heat dishes, Viola’s Dress Shop sells discounted fall and winter wear, Samsonite luggage from Larry’s Luggage Cicero, Vogue Shoppe LaGrange hawks hammered aluminum gifts, La Grange Upholstering offers slipcovers and draperies.
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MRS
S. LaGrange Rd
LaGrange
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Averove Road
Army
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Shriners
Business Men’s Association
Howard E. Sproat
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