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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
7
Local notes recount Priscilla Schoen’s initiation into the Ussex sorority at Carroll and her designation as Helte Yember of the gsogiety. Congratulatory wishes pour in from community members as other residents receive updates on health birthdays and family visits. The column also notes visitors, hospital stays, and social events with names and addresses in the neighborhood.
Thirty two members of the Brookfield Woman's Club visited the British Home on Wednesday for luncheon, a tour, games, songs, and awards. Mrs Joseph Fucik led efforts to make the visit memorable with a warm welcome and gracious hosting by residents. A new book, Presidents On Parade, was presented to the home library, and plans for a handmade hat contest next meeting on March 2 were announced by the Public Relations department.
Aelovely wedding took place at Euclid avenue Methodist church in Oak Park on Saturday, December 29, as Mary Ann Sak daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sak of 4508 Arthur avenue became the bride of Gerald Tapp son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tapps of Edison Park. Dr. John C. Spencer officiated at 7 p.m. Georgia Lee Wharton sang The Lorys Prayer and At Dawning, accompanied by Mrs. W. Tenbroeck. The bride wore white velvet with fitted bodice and long train, veil held by a velvet tiara, and carried a double crescent bouquet of white carnations and lace. Inner crescent held white freesia lily of the valley split carnations and white orchids. Pearl necklace given by groom was her only jewelry. Peggy June Gill served as maid of honor, with Jean C. Tapp and Helen Suk as bridesmaids in ice blue satin gowns with matching plumes and camellia bouquets. Phillip S. Nelson was best man, with Evan H. Olson Jr. and Robert W. Nettnin as ushers. The wedding party was from Edison Park. A reception for 150 followed at Oak Park Arms. The bridesmaids wore dusty rose and gray dresses with orchid corsages. The couple planned a two‑week honeymoon to Mississippi and Louisiana, then reside temporarily in Champaign where the groom attends commerce classes.
Past Grand Meet The Past Grands club met Monday night at Mary Mally’s Forest avenue home. President Sylvia Holat presided during the business session before entertainment and prize awards to Ruth Thompson, Sylvia Holat, and Isabel Jackson. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Phebe Leader’s home.
Mr and Mrs George W Slovacek of 3235 Raymore Avenue announce Peggy Ann born February 6 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William C Hartman of 4174 Devo Avenue announce Judith Lucille born February 7. Mr and Mrs James R Woods of 3526 Byanehat Avenue announce Cheryl Jean born February 10.
Moose Lodge No 1599 reports a successful Valentine dance held at the Moose hall on a Saturday evening in February. Two orchestras provided music and entertainment while ham sandwiches and drinks sold well. The group plans to make the event annual and to stage a Valentine Day dance in 1950.
The Rev. William J. DuBourdieu Ph.D director of churches of the Chicago area and radio speaker will be the special guest preacher at Hollywood Community Church Sunday morning at 11 o clock services. Special music will be provided by the church choir. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m and a choir rehearsal meets Wednesday at 7 p m.
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