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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
Mrs and Mrs Elmer A Westtour of 2224 Ein avenue celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on a Friday in Brookfield. The column notes may include other local notices such as hospital patients, birthdays and visits, plus community events and residents of nearby streets.
Readable glimpses describe a corset maker shop in LaGrange run by H Beebe a registered corsetier. The ad mentions breast support garments and a range of corsets for men and women including street corsets. Contact 65 El Harris LaGrange.
Freshmen day held at Riverside-Brookfield High School on April 21 for students entering this fall. Eighth graders from Brookfield and Riverside toured the building and attended talks by Supt Haebich, Dean Linderman, and Dean Thompson. A motion picture was shown and students were dismissed at 2 45. A tea for eighth grade teachers followed in the bungalow. a mother’s tea for incoming freshmen is planned for May 4 at 2 15.
Hello World parents welcome Charmaine born March 24 at MacNeal Memorial hospital. Families greeting newborns include Wakefield David Wilfred born March 23, Scheeck Louis Paul born March 25 to L Seheek household, Jablonski Russell Lawrences born March 28, Cunniff Sharon Elizabeth born March 30, Murrin Eileen Patricia born April 3, Keller Russell Phillip born April, Tedd Rebecca Ann born April Hollywood, Lee Virginia Ellen born April at 4225 Du Bots boulevard.
Nancy Matiasik of 3815 Cleveland arrived at age S on April PT. Sixteen classmates joined to celebrate. Mrs. Rosemany from Oakland visited Mr. and Mrs. Hitzel. Johannes firm hosted Sunday dinner. Shown are Mr. and Mrs. Jelly, Mer y Nupeyrh weekend at Cherre Pointe N. Mrs. Hit-Wernes and Mr. Braym attended. The Ray home of Mrs Clair, Wis. hosted friends. Phiffer and family noted. Nazareths Academy event marked by Mr. and Mrs. Dim Katerina prepport visit. Arthur J. Foster entertained Mrs. James Lvl and daughters Marilyn and Eileen at luncheon.
A wedding shower for Florence Chay and Robert Jakoubek was hosted at Mr Chay's home in Berwyn. Attendees included Mrs Mickra and Mrs Frank Chay, with gifts such as silver ware and cookers. About forty guests attended a buffet lunch as the couple plan a Cicero wedding on May 24.
The notice lists Sunday services at Christian Science First Church of Christ on LaGrange Avenue with 9 25 Sunday School for minutes, 10 30 Kinderstart for ages 3 to 8, 10 45 church service, and mentions Wednesday readings at Hines Memorial Hospital and other sessions, plus Reading Room address 23 South Ashland Avenue.
Locals plan a Lincoln school County Fair at the school on May 7 evening featuring games a white elephant sale fancy booths fish pond nations candy balloons and vinyl goods. Also notes a PTA meeting at Lincoln School and events from the Charta club to district elections and hospitality planning.
The Girl Scouts of Troop No. 6 at St Barbara's School were formally invested in a colorful ceremony in the school hall on Wednesday April. Mrs Albert E Lorr and Mrs Vince pe presented pins and My Troop badges to the 33 girls. Leaders Mrs Harald J L Thibblee and Mrs Moore assisted. Geraldine Lorre Lois Garner and others earned merit badges and a troop flag and staff were presented by Mrs Corlete. The Women's Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars contributed a troop gift.
A brief note recalls that previously pre Mothers Day events involved the Eighth Grade Scouts serving mothers, highlighting community service tradition and student involvement in honoring mothers.
A birthday note honors Mrs Chester Hunter of Rosemere Avenue whose birthday fell on April 20. The message wishes many happy returns of the day.
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