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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
4
A fragmentary item lists dates and names: are due Mr and Morton on Nov 18 for certain duties, mentions caterer formerly of Brook in Barrington, workers, Mrs William, Nov 24, and Mrs Krause with a Yewall mirror. The text is incomplete and several names are unclear.
The Congregational church fellowship clubs host a Dec 3 bazaar from 6 to 9 PM at the church on Lincoln and Maple. Shoppers will find inspirational solo items, shop for gifts, and be served dinner after browsing the displays.
A capacity crowd of more than 250 Brookfield newcomers and friends attended the Newcomers annual card party on Nov 24. Over 36 local merchants donated gifts. The Nov 17 meeting discussed pre event details and featured Miss Jerry E Lehmals review of Pearl Buck Come My Beloved and the play Picnic. Members welcomed Olga Tatarchuk Mary Bartik Lorraine Cainehl Florence Lippe Joe Shultz Effie Rhind Dorothy Peters Mary Louise Lord Virginia Riddel Mary Matzke Marie Manatte Betty Toony and Katherine Sawchuk. Plans are underway for a sur-
The Brookfield club hosts a Christmas gathering featuring the Brookfield Welcome Wagon Newcomers Alumnae, a group of former Brookfield Newcomers members. The event highlights ongoing community ties and social engagement within the Brookfield area.
Mr and Mrs Randall Melvin Herman of 8755 Morton Ave announce the birth of Shirley Jean Herman on November 21 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Also listed are Debra Hollahan born November 22 to Mr and Mrs Donald Hollahan of 3140 Harrison Ave, James Andrew Vicich born November 23 to Mr and Mrs Frank John Vicich of 9137 Bartlett Ave, and Sandra Lynn Francis born November 25 to Mr and Mrs Dennis James Francis of 3526 Vernon Ave.
The Women of the Moose schedule a December 5 dinner with chop suey as the main dish. Serving runs from about 5 to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to bring family and friends for an evening of square dancing and socializing under the social service chairman Ann Buczkowski. A speaker will address juvenile delinquency.
Lyons Township High school presents its annual Christmas concert at 8 15 p m on December 10. Featured soloists in the Messiah portion are Barbara Jackson contralto Carol Tomski and Barbara Austin sopranos. Jackson sings O Thou that Tellest Tomski sings Rejoice O Daughter of Zion and Austin sings Come Unto Him. Massed choirs perform Nutcracker Suite and Messiah excerpts with the Hallelujah Chorus, accompanied by the orchestra.
Opening chorus of the Messiah and For Unto Us Is Born will be sung by the choir, with orchestra. Selections include Schubert's Overture Rosemunde, Adams Christmas Festival and The Sleigh Ride, plus Now, the Holy Beta Is Born croshr. Tickets available from high school students or at the door.
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