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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
2
Mrs John Horsefall of Rest Avenue attended the wedding of Miss Mary McDougal in Wille Illinois on a recent Saturday. The reception followed at the bride’s parent’s home with guests including Stasia Stump Brookneid and other relatives. The note records several family visits and local club activity amid a spree of birthdays and travel.
The Lyons Township Women’s Regular Republican unit hosts an annual meeting on May 8 with a 1 pm program and tea. Soprano Shirlee Schuessler and mezzo Virginia Hellner, with Linnea Hendrickson as accompanist, will perform a mix of classical and popular pieces. Mrs. Edwin Burne chairs the business session, officers for the coming year to be elected, and reservations for tea are via Mrs. A. Peterson.
A Mothers Club gathering previews a book review with Barbara and Frances Pentis overseeing prose and screen discussion. The event features PM details and speakers including Marty, Preston, and Dee, plus a note on second grade mothers and teachers Mrs Dedera and Mare Wray. The meeting is scheduled for April 23 at 1 pm.
The Rev. Curtis M. Ghek preaches on the Great Virtues of the Christian Faith at Hollywood Vevenanity Presbyterian Church. Sunday services begin with church school and Bible study at 23th Avenue.
Carol K. Gnat daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gnat of 3225 Oak Brookfield wed William C Whitecraft son of H R Whitecraft of Lansing Michigan and Mrs H L Roose of Kansas City Missouri at 3 pm in St Barbara's Church Father McInerney officiated altar adorned with palms and lilies The bride wore an antique lace gown with a lace bonnet and red fingertip veil The ceremony included bridal party gowns and attendants with a prayer hook decorated in silk and flowers
The Rebekah Past Grands club met at 3515 Blandiana with Lorayne Doegey hosting and Alice Klemme co hosting. Helen Kolar led the session planning a Past Grand’s night for May 2 at Fraternity hall. Francelia Zan, 1952 noble grand, was uniquely initiated by Anita Filip, Ruth Tompson, Helen Kolar and Lerayne Doogey, followed by travelogue scenes from the Black Hills.
Mrs. H. R. Whitecraft wore a strapless aqua gown with matching bolero jacket, shoes and gloves. The bride wore a pink flowered gown with a bolero and white orchid corsage. After a reception at Navajo Field, the couple will live in Albion, Mich, as the groom graduates from Albion College in June. The groom belongs to Tau Kappa Epsilon. the bride to Delta Gamma and R-R high school alum.
The April meeting of the Auxili ary of the West Suburban Friends of the Chicago Junior school was at Mrs. Arthur Gerken’s home. Mrs. Fletcher Mountain called the meeting to order and the minutes were read, introducing new member Mrs. Marjorie Webb of LaGrange. New officers for the coming year include Mrs. John Blackmore of LaGrange as president and others in LaGrange and Westchester serving as Ways and Means, Treasurer, Secretary, and Hospitality.
Mrs. James Hegerty of Western Springs led the meeting with publicity duties and Mrs. Fletcher Mountain of La Grange served as program chairman. Mrs. Pearce Noland showed colored slides from her New England trip at meeting's end, followed by refreshments.
In Newport News Virginia post master Bob Cutler admitted he was not eligible to play in the state amateur golf championship because his official entry was postmarked too late.
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