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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
2
The page records Easter Sunday happenings in LaGrange area households. It mentions Judy Hoffman, Charles Horns, Kenneth Armst, and George Hoffman among residents like 7622 Milton Ave and 434% Roarvante area, with birthdays, anniversaries, and Easter dinners. Congratulatory messages to Mrs Joseph Harrison and others appear, along with local business ads and home improvements.
The engagement of Barbara Jean Handy formerly of Brookfield to Eugene Ralph Frank was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Willis H Handy of 113 Lincoln Ave Riverside. Frank is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank of Heyworth Illinois. Both are students at Illinois State Normal University Normal Illinois. Miss Handy is a Riverside Brookfield High School graduate Class of 49. No wedding date set.
Mrs Wesley Kurth is chosen to lead The Woman's Club in the annual election. The meeting details indicate a treasurer and committee updates as part of the club's agenda.
On Lund hamlets hosts a card party this afternoon with local members invited to join in. Proceeds support community activities and refreshments will be served.
Mother Mary Aloysius heads a committee of representatives from nearby suburbs planning the annual party. Tickets available from Mrs. Jack Modrich LaGrange 6241 as preparations aim for an exceptionally fine event this year.
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