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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
A council meeting discusses blocking six entities while many organizations in the Cook area join the Girl Scout division. Balloting will occur as a church and polling site arrangements are made. Girl Scout committees review intermediate kits and service aids for migrant children.
A wedding anniversary party for Mrs Suhajdas featured a surprise bridal shower for the couple, with guests including Bob and Dennis Suhajda and several local residents. Attendees listed include Mr Anthony Phillipick, Lanaga, Mrs Henry, Julia Von Holt, E Von Lardaire, Isin Kopecky, Kellog family, Joyce, Michael, and the Millers.
The Hollywood Presbyterian Church invites junior church members to visit the church school Sunday morning at 9 30. The topic of the sermon by Rev Curtin MM will be discussed in relation to the felt need of the community. Fellowship will be received and a special service will be observed in the school auditorium.
The Newcomers Club held an April 27 gathering marked by a funny hit contest with cash prizes. Winners were Mrs Catherine Mason first, Mrs William Hanisko second, and Mrs Nina Satum third. Dorothy Goehl played piano as contestants presented creations. Officers elected included Helen Buckles president Virginia Little vice president Rene Orlaska secretary and Mary Virginia Thompson treasurer.
Blohn son of Mr and Mrs Herman F Blohm of 3210 Sunnyside Ave Brookfield pledged to Omega Chi Rho a social fraternity at Valaraisa University. He is a freshman business major and Riverside Brookfield High School graduate.
A shower for Barbara Jean Tepper was hosted by Mrs. Frank Thoma and Mrs. Joseph Frank on April 12 at the Thoma home, 4127 Vernon Ave. Pink and white treats followed a patterned display as gifts were opened. Tepper plans a May 16 wedding at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church LaGrange with Edmund Porter of Chicago as the fiancé.
The Nine Holers at LaGrange Country Club hosted their final winter season luncheon on April 21. Gladioli adorned the tables and top bridge score was posted by the Nine Hole. Committee chair Mrs. Fredy Tuttle led the event with fellow members Mrs. John Thoms, Mrs. James Chestnut, Mrs. Edson Cart, Mrs. Vernon Nickless, Mrs. Heebert Avorsen, Mrs. Louis Cauisie, Mrs. JF Baker, and Mrs. A. A. Ward in attendance.
Betty Hutton brings her all-star international show to the Shubert Theatre Chicago for a two week engagement from May 4 to May 17 directed by her husband Charles O Curran. The act has set box office records in London New York and San Francisco with a high energy vaudeville program including the Borrah Minevitch Harmonica Rascals and a supporting cast.
The Spring luncheon of the Brookfield Woman's Club was held at Oak Park Arms in Oak Park and marked the climax of a successful club year. About 75 members and guests greeted retiring president Mrs. Wesley E. Kurth as cor sages and centerpieces shaped the room. The corsages and centerpieces were arranged by Mrs. G. R. Svihla, with favors depicting spring bonnets made by the program committee.
The widow says she will not make any more Red, Hot and Blue. Her next project is a Sophie Tucker biography with La Hutton owning a significant share. Hutton, a wife and mother and film and vaudeville artist, plans to shift energy toward business pursuits.
Mrs Richard Rabat as program chairman introduced Brookfield music student Jarmela Spétad of De Paul University who played accordion solos to a favorable reception. Oak Park monologist George Sheilp reviewed Forty Odd, a woman's fortieth birthday reaction. Mrs Kurth announced retiring officers and thanked them. New president Mrs Franklin J Lewis spoke of plans.
A fragmentary note names aélman and HeCORdINg f Edmund along with treasuréry references and Mrs Warren Duval described as junior contact cHaltman.
A residents group presses for housing rights amid disputes with a landlady in the community. The case centers on tenure and living conditions as neighbors rally for tenant protections.
Slip covers and drapery fabrics available from LaGrange Upholstering and Slip Cover Co. at 520 W Burlington offer upholstery protection and a color update for summer. Custom slip covers or materials for self fabrication are offered, with thousands of fabrics to choose from to refresh home decor.
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