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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
2
A jumble of names and fragments notes Lucille Askevold's fall and hospitalization in Crystal Lake, visits from relatives in Chicago, and a stream of birthday anniversaries and gatherings. Several households, including Staren, O’Brien, and Rav, are mentioned with dates and minor events among friends and neighbors.
Marriage announcement notes Jace Anne Near daughter of Mr and Mrs Wivil and the groom Mattes ie x, with a reception at Howl ee OF Te. The ceremony and festivities marked a community gathering, detailing the couple’s union and family ties.
The West Suburban YM CA Drum and Bugle Corps announced its Spring Schedule with three engagements highlighted. Details are fragmented but indicate parades and festivals throughout seven weeks starting early April, culminating in a parade at University of Chicago Field House on April 25.
Lincoln School teachers are set to be honored at a PTA event on April 22 at the home of Mrs Howe Passota. The organized gathering aims to plan a banquet and discuss upcoming entertainment, with many family members and staff expected to attend.
Public service notice from a gas company announces a proposed change to Gas Schedule G. It details the process, filing dates, and public availability of the proposal for review and comment. The notice requests public reading at the company office and with the commission, outlining potential impacts and where to obtain more information.
The Quincy College chorus will present New Moon at Nazareth Academy auditorium on April 15, with the chorus arriving April 13 to rehearse. A full orchestra will accompany with scenery and props, including a harp, and the production requires multiple costume changes for each performer amid about 200 costumes.
Mrs Wiliam F O Dell hosts West Suburban Alpha Chi Omega alumnae at her Clarendon Hills home 311 Harris Ave Monday April 13 dessert. Mrs Lowell Hedberg of Clarendon Hills co hosts. After a short business meeting bridge and canasta will be played. Group includes alumnae from La Grange LaGrange Park Western Springs Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a stalled meet with a delicate temperature reading and an Asia Mease reference. Details are unclear, but the item implies a local meet or event with meteorological notes.
The Brookneld Newcomers club held a planning meeting at Mrs Etta Sapersteins home in April to organize a June whirl dance at Modest Country club with Orgomia Littie as chairwoman and a 745 pm start. The slate of performers and committee members were announced, including VenNeng and Mildred Mesna among others, as the group prepared the event and publicity.
Invitations issued by James Bilek Sr. announce the marriage of Lorraine Bilek to Donald Schultz on Saturday April 11 at 10 am in St. Barbara's Church Brookfield.
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