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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1954

Page

2

Scouts Enjoy Northern Wisconsin Campout With Friends and Family

Senior Girl Scouts Grace Allen Oma Mueggenberg Susan Davis Margaret Bergman Joan Garner Nancy Garner and Roberta Kucera joined by Mr and Mrs Leonard How of Brookfield. William Hudson of Dubois returned home after a month visiting relatives. Other items note sales of a home for a fishing lodge near Fort Myers Florida, move planned for Aug 14, and son Pfc James Stewart serving two weeks at Camp Ripley Minnesota. Relatives and neighbors are mentioned in a flurry of travel and visits across several towns and states.

Wisconsin Grace Allen Oma Mueggenberg Susan Davis Margaret Bergman Joan Garner Nancy Garner Roberta Kucera

Newcomers Club Picnic At Kiwanis Park

The Newcomers Club will sponsor a picnic at Kiwanis Park at 4 p.m. for newcomers and their families. Guests include Newcomers Alumnae and the famous. A buffet supper opens at 5 p.m. Free ice cream and games for children are planned. The event continues at Hever Buca les home on the next Deara ert Ge Ww. Oe heid Aug. pou.

Kiwanis Park Hever Bucales

Mrs. E. F. Zenner Honored at Farewell Party

A farewell party for Mrs. E F Zenner was held at the home of Mrs. E L Elian on Arden Avenue by the Women’s Singing Club of the First Congregational church. About 24 ladies attended and sang. Mrs. Zenner’s younger class member led the event and presented a gift.

EF Zenner E. L. Elian Arden Ave Geneon Zenner Jenner

Krisan-Smatlak Nuptials Held In the Village

Patrice Krisanv and Lt Donald Gene Smatlak were married Saturday July 17 at 4 pm in the Krisan home Brookfield. The Rev George Vulgaris officiated with sisters and friends attending. Bridal party included Jeanne Gan, with reception in the home and a short procession noted.

Patrice Krisanv Donald Gene’ Smatlak George Vulgaris George J. Krisan Madison Ave Brookfield

Meooand Mes Anthorny Anton Birth Announcement

The OCR text mentions Meooand Mes Anthorny Anton and family details, with references to a birth and parental figures. The fragmentary lines suggest a birth notice and related names, though several words are garbled.

Carol Staren Becomes Bride at St Hugh Lyons

A July ceremony at St Hugh Church Lyons united Carol Staren daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Staren 4132 Dubois Blvd Congress Park with Anton J Stasney son of Mr and Mrs Anton A Stasney 240 Anna Ave Sensor Springs. Matron of honor Mrs Edward Hollander wore blue tulie and carried pale yellow carnations. Geraldine Stasner the bridegrooms sister served as junior bridesmaid in yellow tulle. The service featured fragrant blooms and formal attire as families celebrated the union.

St. Hugh Church Lyons Carol Edward Hollander Geraldine Stasner Beth Helarde Fraderooss Crete

Drama Group Summer Presentation at Wakefield Hall

Ms To owen F Jones will present her pupils in a Wakefield Hall program at The BReoowsfeld Congregational Sapeday. The work includes plays Polis bor Soie and Tinkle button Accidents with participants Rutard Swanson Share Foests Marjene Perry Margaret Slama Mira Roach Renee Rut Jean Kisesinger Beth Buckholtz Daryl Maye Karen Koen Barbara Rawlings Linda Wolf Linda Herman Lani Dvorak Nancy Donald Mary Catherine Mason Cindi Stetsjahl Joey Shill Georgann Shilt. The public is invited.

Owen F Jones Wakefield Hall Breoowsfeld Congregational Sapeday Panter Nage Owings Cocate Dan Oy Playvets Rutard Swanson Share Foests Marjene Perry Margaret Slama Mira Roach Renee Rut Jean Kisesinger Beth Buckholtz Daryl Maye Karen Koen Barbara Rawlings Linda Wolf Linda Herman Lani Dvorak Nancy Donald Mary Catherine Mason Cindi Stetsjahl Joey Shill Georgann Shilt

Marriage of Lois Peel and Michael Farrand in Brookfield

Miss Lois Barbara Peel daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Peel of Brookfield and Michael MacNaughton Farrand son of Mr and Mrs David Farrand of Olive, Mich were married Saturday June 12 at 8 o clock in Brookfield Congregational Church Rev Llewellyn Jones officiated A reception for 250 guests followed at the church parlors The couple will attend the University of Colorado and reside at 1638 Mariposa Ave Boulder Colo

Lois Barbara Peel Harold E&. Peel Elmore Brookfield Michael MacNaughton Farrand Brookfield Congregational Church David Farrand Olivet, Mich Llewellyn Jones University of Colorado Mariposa Ave Boulder, Colo

Mrs Anna Merker Is Guest at Party

A local social item notes Mrs Anna Merker attended a party as a guest. The brief mentions her presence and a casual gathering, with no further details on hosts, location, or outcomes.

Anna Merker

Cosgrove-Fourney Nuptials in St Barbara's Church

The wedding of Sar ah Anne Cosgrove of Brookfield and Eugene J Fourney took place at St Barbara's church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Cosgrove, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene J Fourney Sr., were joined by a maid of honor Mary Cosgrove and bridesmaids Dorothy Randall and Nuala Fourney. Best man Paul Fourney and ushers Eugene Cosgrove and Philip Fourney accompanied them. A breakfast reception followed at Freden's in Hinsdale before the couple departed for the west coast and Hawaii.

Sarah Anne Cosgrove Brookfield Eugene J. Fourney St. Barbara’s Church Joseph M. Cosgrove Grand Blvd Eugene J. Fourney Sr Blue Jay W. V Mary Cosgrove Dorothy Randall Downers Grove Nuala Fourney West Virginia Paul Fourney Eugene Cosgrove Philip Fourney Freden’s Hinsdale West Coast Hawaii

Teen Age Dances At VFW Hall In Brookfield

Teen dance at the VFW hall 112 Ogden Ave Brookfield drew a good crowd Tuesday night. Sponsored by the Brookfield Recreation Commission, the dances welcome teenagers and run each consecutive Tuesday with chairs guiding dates and hosts. The schedule lists July 27 Ann Slectta as chair, Aug 7 Mrs Ruth Frene, Aug 14 Mrs Beulah Reid, Aug 17 Mrs Charlotte Bitnetbach, Aug 24 Mrs Mildred Mason. Refreshments are served and dancing ends at 9:30 with an admission of one.

VFW Brokfield Recreation Compoon Cpe Treat Ann Slectta Ckacrevan Val wWeause Ruth Frene Beulah Reid Cnanatte Bithetbach Mildred Masnn Nha Ogden Ave Brookfield Ooreeen

Village Church Bride Weds John Kasper in Brookfield

Miss Llewellyn Ann Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Horn of 4136 Prairie Ave Brookfield married John M Kasper son of Mr and Mrs John Kasper of 5503 Cermak Rd Cicero at St Barabara s Brookfield on June 19 The 2 pm ceremony followed by a 7 pm reception for 350 at Civic Center Hall LaGrange Vows were given by her father with a white nylon tulle gown diamond platinum necklace and a present shaped bouquet White flowers ferns and palms decorated the altar Yvonne Horn was maid of honor Bridesmaids wore blue and pink gowns Flower girl wore pink nylon tulle with rosebuds Ring bearer carried a heart shaped pillow Best man Arthur Borneavlt of Cicero with ushers Arnold Mylalivecek Don Chocheta.

Llewellyn Ann Horn Joseph Horn Prairie Ave Brookfield John M. Kasper John Kasper Cermak Rd Cicero St. Barbdara’s Church Civic Center Hall LaGrange W. McInerney Francis Creadon Riverside Yvonne Horn June Sewerk Richard Gable Arthur Borneavlt Cicere Arnold Myalivecek Don Chocheta

Birthday party celebrates Ellen Logie Seifert’s fourth year

A July first birthday fete honored Ellen Logie Seifert turning four with gifts and prizes for each child. Another Thursday afternoon gathering with grandparents Mr and Mrs Aug Seifert and extended family followed, featuring aunts uncles and cousins.

Ellen Logie Seifert Sesson Aug Seifert

Nazareth Knights Install New Grand Knight Michalek

Richard M. Michalek of 3645 Cleveland Brookfield was installed as grand knight of Nazareth Council Knights of Columbus in St Barbara hall with officers James Karnik T A Cowen John White Norman Miller William Przewlecki Ralph Pauley John DeWan and James Plichta also installed as deputy grand knight chancellor warden financial secretary and other posts in the ceremony this week.

Richard M. Michalek Cleveland Brookfield Nazareth Council Knights of Columbus St. Barbara's Hall Prairie Ave James Karnik T. A. Cowen la Grange Park John White Lyons Norman Miller LaGrange Park William Przewlecki Ralph Pauley John DeWan James Plichta

Newlywed Kasners Plan Daytona Beach Honeymoon

William Paloucek and John Ku kral attend a wedding where the bride's mother wears a cham pagn color cotton lace dress with light blue accessories and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom's mother dons a light blue nylon dress with white accessories and a orchid corsage. The Kasners have chosen Daytona Beach for their honeymoon and will reside temporarily at 9903 Cermak Rd.

Kasner Daytona Beach Cermak Rd Cicers

Golden Day Old Friends Celebrate Evans 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lyle A Evans celebrate their 50th anniversary on August 9. Former La Grange Brookfield residents, the couple now reside in Compton California and will host an informal reception August 8 at the K C Evans home and a family dinner on August 9. Dr and Mrs Robert Evans and other relatives plan a July departure for California for the celebration with Mrs Lida Stark and Lylea returning to LaGrange afterward.

Lyle A. Evans W. Magnolia St Compton Calif Evans LaGrange Brookfield West Coast Robert Evans Kenneth Evans J. M. Roberts Fullerton W. E. Heilmann Lakewood K. C. Evans Lida Stark S. Kensington Ave California Mrs. Lylea

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