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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
2
Geraldine Heidenreich and Bob Deutsch wed in a November Saturday double ring candlelight service at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Frances Hatibroch sang and guests from Chicago and nearby suburbs attended a reception at Hansen hall.
A shower in honor of Mrs LaVergne Besster former LaVergne Turner was hosted December 3 by Miss Lucille Luce and the RBEHS graduating class at 2452 Sunnyside Avenue. Guests enjoyed a pleasant reception with pink and blue decorations and Hrtie Kimonas favors. refreshments were served.
The U S waterways experiment station located in Vicksburg Mississippi stands as the largest hydraulic laboratory globally. It houses extensive facilities for research on river currents flood control and navigation studies attracting engineers and scientists from across the nation.
The Merrick Crosby wedding occurred November 26 at Brookfield Methodist with a 7 pm candlelight service led by Rev. Vance Rogers. Bride Renee Carole Crosby, daughter of H. Chester Crosby, wed Robert F. Merrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Mateka of Elmhurst. The ceremony featured Robe and attendants, and the couple left for a West honeymoon.
Dorothy A M Newman daughter of Arthur Newman and Mrs Newman wed Robert L Kitching son of LB and Mrs Kitching at First Congregational church in Brookfield on Dec 6. The couple will reside at 4222 Dubuis Boulevard St Paul after a weeklong wedding celebration with about 150 guests.
The term tobacco is believed to derive from a Caribbean reed used in pipes by Indigenous peoples or from Yucatan where it was first cultivated. The explanation weighs two ancient sources for the origin of the word.
Mrs Rose Mary Sroll daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Blaha and Peter Markus son of Mr and Mrs Peter Markus were married at St Barbara s rectory in Brookfield on Saturday Nov 29 with Father Melnenny officiating. The bride wore white satin and marquisette with pearl crown and a bouquet of white roses carnations and a purple orchid. The bridal party included Mary Blaha maid of honor Adeline Basa bridesmaid Edward Basa best man and Art Christoff usher. A 250 guest reception followed at the Sokol hall Lyons. The groom and bride s mothers wore blue and wine velvet dresses with sequin trim and white rose corsage. The note on dairy cows in Great Britain follows unrelated.
The Royal Neighbors Camp held its annual election Monday at Fraternity Hall with Oracle Ann Irons presiding. Supervisor Celia Kelly led the proceedings. officers elected include Elizabeth Daharsh as oracle, Jean Anselmo as vice oracle, Florence Budde as past oracle, Cora Sanders as recorder, and others. Installation is set for Jan 29 with a business meeting Jan 12. a combined Christmas party is planned for Dec 22 at the Fiala Recreation rooms.
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