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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
8
Birthday wishes go to Kenneth McCullough and Sandy Schultz as they reach ages eight and sixteen respectively with family gatherings, school events, and neighbor visits noted. Local residents attend dinners, parties, and anniversaries while readers hear about travel, illness recoveries, and community sewing circles.
By Tenia and Winifred Chapel announce Gerald Bastraans of 35138 Park Ave celebrated his birthday on January 13 with a large family gathering that made the day a very happy occasion.
The LaGrange Fortnightly held first 2025 meetings for 8th and 7th grades on January 9 and 10 with a surprise square dancing feature. High School group and former Fortnightly pupils demonstrated routines like Dive for the oyster and The Mexican Shuffle, teaching allemande left and promenade to both grades. Next meetings set for January 23 for 8th and January 24 for 7th.
The engagement of Lorraine Elsie Rampage of 4215 Elmore to Walter E. Scott of Chicago was announced this week. Rampage is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rampage and attended Lincoln School and Lyons Township High School where she graduated. Both are employed in Cicero.
The Sixth District of Illinois Federation of Woman's clubs will hold a mid winter allday meeting at the Nineteenth Century Woman's club in Oak Park on January 29 starting at 10 a.m. Mrs. John Allbright of Congress Park Woman's club will attend with other board members. The day features round tables and speakers. Miss Florence Reed chairs the American Home district antiques display with entries sought by Mrs. K. K. Sloan of C. P. club. Ribbons will be awarded for merit.
West Suburban Republican Women’s Club members gather January 31 at Riverside Presbyterian Church for the first 1952 luncheon and the launch of a new Riverside Republican Women’s Club with Mrs Harold C Woodward of Riverside as its first president. The meeting honors Riverside’s federation role, with gifts from leaders including Mrs James L Henry and Mrs Alfred M Abrahamson. Two Republican candidates are announced for nomination in April.
The LTJC Spanish group held a January 11 meeting with Donna Shirran and Bob Hill making pinatas for gifts after a casserole dinner and a bridge game. The event included a Christmas theme and announced a 1952 West Suburban officers election follow up, with Mrs Alfred Vance of Riverside organizing.
Miss Grace Jane Andreasen was honored at a party at Mrs. E. W. Humphrey’s Lincoln Avenue home on January 16 hosted by friends of Mrs. Paul Andreasen. Over 30 guests attended, each bringing a kitchen article. gifts included a silver gray tablecloth and napkins and a brass container with plants. Pink and white decorations enhanced the table setting.
Lyons Towns High School Crackerbarrel club meeting last Thursday discussed conscription and army issues. Movies shown addressed problems of entering the service, with silk sandwiches and cake served. Mrs R S Pilkington of Melbourne Florida grandmother of the bride-to-be visited Andreasen home for the upcoming wedding. Miss Andreasen set to wed Otto Charles Martinek January 26 at 8 pm in Brookfield Methodist Church.
The Past President's Sixth District Million of Women's clubs will hold a luncheon on January 30 at the Oak Park Arms. Charles H. Baker is listed as President, with Mrs. Stone as president's lady. Reservations may be made through James S.ety, publicity chairman, and Frank is noted in the text.
The Mothers' club of Brookfield will host its annual card party at St Barbara's on February 19. The event supports the club as the new school building nears completion and expects about 500 attendees. Committee members are Mrs H V Jones and Mrs J McWayne.
We express deep appreciation to friends for kindness during our bereavement at the death of our father William Clark Oldfield. Mrs. W C Oldfield, Mr. G C Oldfield, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oldfield, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haase, Mr. Ora Oldfield.
The Groth Family and the families of Anna Hillmer Catherine Redis Nell Moreland and Clarence Trimner express deep gratitude for the sympathy and thoughtfulness shown after the loss of their mother beloved husband and father.
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