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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
2
Congratulations are due to Mr E J Goetsch and wife of Morene for the arrival of their first grandchild Terry Jean born in April. Also noted are the Goetsch Jr. couple of Le who are parents, with hosting of friends at a dinner for world affairs. Other items mention local social notices and advertisements.
A Grand bird resident Priscilla Vyhnanek sprained her ankle on the way to school Monday morning. The item mentions other local names and a flood-view moment along the Mississippi River during a Davenport visit and a 3 sale schedule in Wakefield Street Congregational Pheery, plus a Fort Lemare reference and a Fort Lawton assignment. The muddled text lists multiple residents and events, including Easter Bunny photo with Debby Reynolds and family travels.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for support shown at the death of Arthur OL Wockboidt father of Walters Wickboidt. Grateful for the kind service by the Cokers Ma ss Cee 2055 and R- Rr Vole. Signed Mes Celia Wickboidt.
Brief want ad line urges quick results by calling Lagrange 4600 for fast service. The readable fragment shows a classifieds style outreach common to small city papers. No additional names, dates, or locations are provided beyond the Lagrange exchange.
A tea honoring Brookfield Girl Scout leaders and celebrating Camp Edith Macy’s 25th anniversary will be hosted Friday April 27 from 1 to 3 PM in Wakefield hall at Brookfield Congregational Church. The event features awards, Brownie and Fly up pinning, and a talk by executive director Mrs. Leonard How about Edith Macy Training School.
Patricia Alene Kenny daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Kenny of Brookfield was baptized at St Barbara church on April 8 at three weeks old. Four generations gathered for the ceremony and photos were taken with her mother grandmother Mrs E C McAllister and great grandmother Mrs John ONeill of Omaha.
Round the Towns showcases local services from La Grange and Hinsdale. The La Grange Upholstering and Slip Cover Co. promotes reupholstering to save money and extend furniture life, while The Frazier Lamp Shoppe offers a vast lamp and shade selection. Singer Sewing Center advertises dressmaking classes with affordable eight lesson program and materials. S. & Kresge's highlights a rescued hamster Big Mike and other pets and supplies.
The Interdenominational Council of Churches sponsors a May Fellowship day for women from La Grange and nearby communities. The event on May 4 runs 10 am to noon at LaGrange Baptist Church. Mrs Floyd-Swett chairs and invites Brookfield church women. Coffee and rolls at 10, followed by Harriet Welch of Hinsdale speaking on A Church Woman's Responsibility in Her Own Community.
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