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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
5
Tightly knit community notices recount visits from relatives, weddings and anniversaries in Brookfield and nearby towns. Family parties at Maple, Elm and Oak streets include dinners, bridge clubs, and Canasta wins. Residents travel to Cicero, Florida, and Janesville for events, with several birthday and anniversary greetings exchanged.
The camel, styled as the ship of the desert, is described as among the ugliest and meanest animals. Its temper is sad and sullen with bursts of anger. Personal habits are noted as poor, leaving it with few friends among other creatures.
Katherine Kuhn McFarlan daughter of Mrs Roy McFarlan and Donald Charles Riateau son of Mr and Mrs C C Ryerson were married February 2 at the First Methodist church in Mt. Vernon Town. The ceremony was by Dr C F Littell with candlelight and lace gown details. About 200 guests attended the reception at Pfeiffer Hall Cornell College with faculty and students among the hosts.
Members of the delegate assembly of School District 105 will meet tonight at 8 at Seventh Ave school to screen candidates for two board vacancies due to the terms expiring of Alvin Skinnes of 627 S Seventh Ave and Lyman Hoadley of 633 S Spring Ave. Neither retirements indicate re election plans.
Mrs. Joseph Stimatz of Justice HL announces the marriage of her daughter Sylvia to Thomas Hueser of LaGrange. The ceremony was Feb 1 at First Presbyterian LaGrange with Rev. James Harris officiating. The couple plan a Minneapolis home as he studies at the University of Minnesota.
Jack T Williams of Brookfield is among 1200 mid year degree candidates at the University of Illinois. He will receive a BS Education diploma at February exercises to be held in George Huff gymnasium.
The ceremony will award about 800 degrees including bachelor's and advanced degrees. The event honors a sizable graduating class and marks a milestone for the institution.
Broken china or glassware may be mended by dipping in melted powdered alum. Dip the edges in the alum while it is soft and then hold the pieces together with adhesive tape. Remove tape when the cement is hard.
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