Congress Park News Birthday Remembrances and Local Socials
Community column notes Janes Williams and Mrs Lyle Evans at a funeral in Painsville where Mr Evans died aged 60 in Philadelphia. Wan Conda guest Redgate returns home. Local families, dinners, and portraits linked to Hinchliffe studio partner John Daymont and others hosting and visiting in La Grange Aurora and surrounding areas.
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Lyle Evans
Ms Evans
Painsville
sQate
Evans
Philadelphia
R Redgate
R. H. Davis
Wan‘conda
John Daymont
Devo Avenue
George Hincliffe
Hinchliffe
la Grange
Women of Moose Plan Meeting for January 23
The regular Wo men of The Moose meeting on Jan 9 awarded Myrna Kudor the attendance prize. Plans discussed for a spring bazaar and the next meeting on Jan 23 will be Academy of Friendship night led by chair Beryl Garthwaite s. The chapter will join a conference January 25 in Berwyn.
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Women of the Moose
Myrna Kudor
Academy of Friendship
Beryl Garthwaites
Berwyn
Lee egion News Members Aid Fifth District at Vaughn's Hospital
Edward Feely Post No. 190 of the American Legion assisted the Fifth District on Burilay morning December 28 at Vaughn's hospital distributing Christmas cheer to hospitalized veterans. Candy fruit cigarettes and tangos were given to each veteran with music and song by Freddie Martin's Marvelgih. Other post members named include Commander Markward Swango Reedy Sarletto Wilson Asaro Rimkus Fristrom Berry and Curry Falman with Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Winkenweder. The event is a yearly hospital pilgrimage and participants are urged to keep Jan 15 for a social night at the legion hall and Mon Jan 26 for another entertainment evening chaired by Ed Borman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Edward Feely
American Legion
Fifth District
Burilay
Vaughn’s Hospital
Legi
Freddie Martin
Marvelgih
Our
Post
Markward
Swang0n
Reedy
Sarletto
Wilson
Asaro
Rimkus
Fristrom
Berry
Curry
Falman
V. O. Winkenweder
Legion Hall
Ed Borman
Emil Ehlert
Births and Congratulations at MacNeal Memorial Hospital
Mary Lee Gilbert born Sunday January 11 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. A Hom Gilbert. Mrs. Gilbert formerly Janet Homer, Registrar of the Junior College office. Mrs. Paul Haase of Harrison Avenue announces the birth of Phylis, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Engell of Denver. Mrs. Haase left Friday to be with her daughter. Congratulations extended to both parents and grandparents. David Thomas Panosh born 26 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Panosh. Mrs. J. Oberg reports the birth of Alane Horn December. Mrs. M. Siatach of 8533 Avenue parents of Joseph Goetsch born January 7 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. G. Brancato of Sheridan Avenue are parents of Sandra Kay Brancato, born.
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Mary Lee Gilbert
MacNeal Memorial Hospital
A. Hom
Gilbert
Janet Homer
Smail
Seus Uhter
Iengell
Enver
MacNeal Memorial
Alane ‘G.horn
M. Siatach
Joseph Goetsch
Sheridan Avenue
Parsant Oh 'Sandra
Kay Brancato
Shape of Quail Eggs Spawns One Bite Trend
A trend emerges around shaped quail eggs offered as bite sized snacks. Vendors feature small egg portions arranged decoratively, drawing curiosity at markets. Consumers note novelty and portability, while critics caution about portion control and presentation.
Norma Grace Koch Engaged To Charles R Wilson
Mrs Otto W Koch of Oak Lawn NL announced the engagement of her daughter Norma Grace to Charles Raymond Wilson son of Mr and Mrs John J Wilson of 4141 Devo Avenue Congress Park No wedding date is set Miss Koch attended Morgan Park Junior College and St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Wilson attended LaGrange Junior College and graduated from the University of Illinois in October 1947
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Otto W. Koch
Oak ‘Lawn
Norma Grace
Charles Raymond Wilson
John J. Wilson
Devo Avenue
Congress Park
Miss Koch
Morgan Park Junior College
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Chicago
LaGrange Junior College
University of Illinois
Plan Health Program At Meeting Jan 21 Brookfield Woman's Club
The Brookfield Woman's Club guest day meeting on Wednesday January 21 at 2 p m features Dr Cora Lamoreau district chairman of public health and child hygiene and Dr J W Fischer assistant professor of medicine University of Illinois College of Medicine as speakers Dessert hours begin at 1 30 p m with hostesses and committee members listed The a cappella chorus from Riverside Brookfield high school under Miss Alice Brainerd will sing The club president Mrs Frank Derrick invites all members and guests for this health program
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Cora Lamoreau
J. W. Fischer
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Brookfield Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Jacob Harbacek
Public Welfare
A Capella Boys's
Riverside-Brookfield High School
Alice Brainerd
R. J. Kobzina
W. H. Buer
A. G. Sayles
C. Schultz
Leon Smange
Harry Gustafson
L. G. Pearson
Harbacek
W. Wilson
A. Gabel
L. Klein
W. Knourek
Jiral
H. G. Hoffman
D. Coleman
C. Adams
Frank Derrick
Woman's Fellowship Plans Meeting for January 15
The Congregational Woman's Fellowship will meet Thursday Jan 15 for a pot luck lunch. Officers will furnish dessert and coffee as newly elected president Mrs Frederick E Wenzel assumes duties. Annual reports will be presented and new committee chairmen announced. Prospective members urged to join and become acquainted with the year’s program.
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Frederick E- Wenzel
Miss Brode Guest At Pre-Nuptial Fete
Miss Dol ores Brode was honored at a Friday bridal shower hosted by her aunts Mrs G Bartik of Berwyn and Mrs W Blackford of Lyons. Friends from the telephone company attended and a buffet luncheon was served. Dolores will wed Wilfred Hynons of Cicero at Brookfield Methodist Church on Saturday January 24 at 8 p.m.
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Dolores
G. Bartik
Berwyn
Charta Club Holds Annual Yale Fete
The Charta Club Christmas party was at Mrs. George Wolf's home on Raymond Avenue. Mrs Gardner won the door prize. Mrs Wolf and Mrs Haisky won the high score prize. Two birthdays celebrated: Mrs Waligora and Mrs Gardner. George Wolf was thanked for crafting favors from peanuts. Next meeting at Mrs. Haisky's home.
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George Wolf
Raymond Avenue
G— Gardner
Storax II: A fragrant gum from sweetgum bark
Storax II describes storax as a valuable fragrant gum derived from the bark of the sweetgum tree found in southern states. It notes its use in medicines perfumes incenses soaps and flavoring tobacco highlighting its commercial value and applications.
Adult School Record Likely Major Evening Courses
The Lyons Township evening school expands for a second term with 60 subjects and activities for adults, promising the largest program yet and enrollment above 500. Veterans will enroll with aid from the US government, with registration openings late January and the full term starting February 2.
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Cemester
Schedult
Lyons Township
LaGrange
Chicago
Naparville
Oak Park
Elmhurst
Walter Payne
Short Term Courses Begin Week Of Feb Nine
A list of 25 popular short term courses starts the week of February 9 and runs for twelve weeks with one evening per week. Subjects include law for layman photography for beginners interior decorations sewing water color psychology for parents and more. Suggestions for additional courses are welcome contact LaGrange 458 for information.
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Phone LaGrange
Frejlach Family Mourns Father in California
Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Frejlach flew to California for the death of James E. Frejlach who died Jan. 11. Funeral and burial were held in Holy Cross cemetery Los Angeles. The Frejlachs, residents of 340 North Malden avenue, plan to return next week. Their son Lucian and wife have been in California since around Thanksgiving.
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I. J. Frejlach
North Malden Avenue
California
Mr. Frejlach
James E. Frejlach
Holy Cross Cemetery
Los Angeles
J. E. Frejlach
East Fairmont Road
Burbank
Calif
Lucian Frejlach
North Dover
Minnesota Health Department marks 75th founding anniversary
State health agencies note Minnesota’s long history with one of the oldest health departments in the nation. The department ranks behind only Massachusetts California and Virginia in origin among state boards of health.
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Minnesota
Swedish Log Cabin as an American Symbol Origin
The log cabin, long viewed as an American symbol, originated in Pennsylvania along the Delaware River in the 1600s as a contribution from Sweden to this land.
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Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Sweden
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