Local notables and deployments noted in community column
Several community items list family movements military assignments and travel. Saban plays for Orioles farm club and bases at Thetford Mines while Sgt Albert Hlavacek expects Korea return in July. Jean Gough returns from Pittsburgh University training. birthday party for Miss Magnuson. multiple visits graduations trips and sympathy messages. Other notes cover baking sale chairpersons and visits to Kalamazoo Des Moines Chicago and Detroit with family news and minor travels.
Burke Thatcher Nuptials Held in Congress Park Church
Miss Jane Burke daughter of Mrs Sally E Burke of Chicago and Clarence E Thatcher of Congress Park Madison avenue united in marriage with Roy Thatcher at Congress Park Methodist Church Saturday May 29. Rev C A Chamberlin officiated with music by Miss Charlotte Sloan. Bride wore white lace gown over blue satin with pearl tiara and white stock bouquet. Bridesmaid was Miss Marjorie Thatcher in pink nylon. Groomsmen included Roy and Lewis Thatcher. Reception for 35 followed in the church memorial room. The couple plans to reside in Lyons after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Burke
Sally E. Burke
Chicago
Clarence E. Thatcher
Madison Ave
Congress Park
C. A. Chamberlin
Congress Park Methodist Church
Charlotte Sloan
Marjorie Thatcher
Roy Thatcher
Lewis Thatcher
Burke
Thatcher
Lyons
Gradual prayer piece in Mass text excerpt
A fragmentary OCR note discusses a Gradual prayer within the Roman Catholic Mass. It references the Epistle and Setarange text, noting day to day variation and its place in the liturgy. The readable parts identify a Gradual element changing with the calendar.
Miss Gunther Feted At Bridal Shower
Mrs. Carolyn Komarek hosted a bridal shower for Miss Marie June Gunther daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunther with gifts and refreshments. Marie will wed Fred Meller brother of the hostess at Cicero Bible church on July 10. A second shower was held June 4 at Eunice Heinrichs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Komarek
Raymond Ave
Marie June Gunther
Frank Gunther
Lincoln Ave
Marie
Fred Meller
Madison Ave
State Bank
la Grange
Marié
Armed Forces Day Ceremonies Include USS Fulton Sailor
In Brookfield Donald J Kozacek fireman in the US Navy son of Mrs Matha H Kozacek of 3228 Oak Street participated in Armed Forces Day ceremonies on May 15 while serving aboard the submarine tender USS Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Kozacek
USN
Matha H Kozacek
Oak St
Brookfield
Fulton
May 24 11th graders host Latin American fiesta at Brook Park
Brimmer's May 24 class event at Brook Park school featured all students, with girls in pessant blouses and full skirts and boys in colorful shirts and jeans. In hall booths highlighted Central and South America, Latin American travel, a pinto bean game, and a mothers dance reason booth. Latin music played, maracas were played, conga dancing occurred, and Latin American refreshments were served. Fifth graders Jeffrey Ball, David Barth, James Brady, and many others participated in exhibits and activities across the fiesta setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimmer
Brook Park School
Central America
America
Latin America
Jeffrey Ball
David Barth
James Brady
Dennis Christ
Harold Draper
Wayne Giesel
Richard Griffin
Robert Hodges
Robert Horak
Bryan Kulczynski
Arthur Metlicka
Ronald Mraz
James Neumann
John Neumann
Darryl Péterson
Steve Polak
Dennis Slovacek
Jerry Smithers
Gerald Simpson
Lois Barone
Dana Collins
Darlene Dix
Susan Flurkey
Kathleen Francik
Deanna Kloss
Carol Kostka
Suzanne Kurth
Carol Martin
Joyce
Rebekah Past Grands Club Holds Meeting
The Rebekah Past Grands club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Corinne Stoll s home 420 Maple Ave with Mrs Gertrude Lehman as co host. Mrs Emilie Buehler president conducted the business meeting after which entertainment was enjoyed and refreshments served. There will be no meetings during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Past Grands Club
Corinne Stoll
Maple Ave
Gertrude Lehman
Emilie Buehler
War Time Drama Depicts Youths' War Effects at Lyons High
Lyons Township High School drama and choir seniors staged a Memorial Day tableau in the school auditorium. Written by Donald Musselman the piece explored war’s impact on three boys centered on Robert Cryer Jerry Ellersdorfer and Lowell Daymont. Cast included Narrators Pat Mesich Vernon Zimmermen Judy Fricke and Andy Kuhn with Bill Van Hettinga Roy Stanley as leaders and a crowd of students and football players filling the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Township High School
Donald Musselman
Dramatics Club
Frank Bacon
Pat Mesich
Vernon Zimmerman
Judy Fricke
Andy Kuhn
Bill van Hettinga
Roy Stanley
Don Wade
Phil Rivald
Ed Podlesak
Tim Nelson
John Culpepper
Chuck Lust
Robert Cryer
Jerry Ellersdorfer
Lowell Daymont
Linda Budd
Kathy Hard
Joanna Devor
Pat Kentner
Florence Marable
Bonnie Oak
Laurel Wiersama
Barbara Ely
Jack Hindmarch
Jim van Cleave
Bert Walker
Jack Koehlinger
Dan Roth
Dave Koneman
Jack Bryant
Jim Braden
Frank Caiazza
Ted Caiazza
LTHS Student Council Opens Its Own Office
The LTHS student council will have a dedicated office for committee meetings and selling decals and dance tickets. Dean Carl Warkow said tutors and pupils may also use the space, which previously housed Miss Marjorie Fruit the cafeteria manager. The office is in the basement of the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LTHS
Marjorie Fruit
Local dancers and speakers listed for ceremony
Bill Althen, Joe Mayberry, Bob Grimmenga, Jack Evaré, Ray Dan ly and Bill Caffey were the dancers. Margaret Apel, Pat Adams, Bobbie Bruns, Marilyn Drake, Nancy Schoch and Frances Williams performed as dancers. The Rev Charley Bloomquist gave the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Althen
Joe Mayberry
Bob Grimmenga
Jack Evaré
Ray Danly
Bill Caffey
Margaret Apel
Pat Adams
Bobbie Bruns
Marilyn Drake
Nancy Schoch
Frances Williams
Charley Bloomquist
Public Notice of Illinois Electric Schedule Consolidation
Commonwealth Edison announces June 1 1954 filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission to consolidate rate schedules E-2-M and E-2 with Western United Companys schedule. Municipal Pumping and Street Lighting Service would extend to municipalities outside corporate limits. No charge changes proposed. Info available from the company or ICC secretary Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Edison Company
Public Service Compnys Division
Illinois Commerce Commission
Il. C. No. 5
Western United Company
Springfield
Illinois
Publisacven
Murray Joslin
Fifth grade outing to Dam No 1 and Hawthorne Farm
Fifth grade girls and boys enjoyed a June 2 excursion riding in parent cars to Dam No 1 for a picnic and games, then to Libertyville Illinois for Hawthorne Melody Farm. They viewed champion steers and milking cows, with parents guiding the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam No. 1
Libertyville
Hawthorne Melody Farm
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Ned
Bearn Babes Eecia
Cathy Ann
Martin Jr
Ar Thatave
Saban
Orioles
Spitcler
Thetford Mines
Cai Et Ee
Albert F. Hlavacek
S&8
Park Ave
Korea
Jean Gough
Pittsburgh University
Penn
Emil Magnuson
Mabel
Deyo Ave
Miss Magnuson
Arthur Robb
Congress Park Ave
Stanley Barloga
Blanchan Ave
Barloga
Martha Jenkers
Anthony Scotch
Bangor
Mich
Our Lady of Wilma Church
St. Casmir
J. C. Brough
K. K. Sloan
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Kubricht’s
John Staren
Carol
Kalamazoo
Edgar
Kalamazoo College
Wscs Sewing Club
Leon Erickson
DuBois Bivd
Hinsdale Sanitarium
Ed Hollander
Iowa
Edgar Hollander
DuBois Blvd
EF. Schultz
Galesburg
Suzanne
Knox College
Miss Schultz
Northwestern University
Gerald Coe
Des Moines, Iowa
John Murrow
Fred Hillig
Nancy of
Hinsdale
L. V. Steere
Pegey Jones
John Robb
Lake Zurich
David Steere
Agnes “Michaelazen
Den
Ashland
Wis
Detroit
Murrow
Tose “Mirrow
Des
Moines
Mabel Hladik
Ladislav Hladik
James Chapman
Frank Chapman
Hollywood
Chapmans
Sunnyside Ave
Mr. Chapman
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Burke-Thatcher
Cong. Park Church
The
Denney
Pcm
Miss Gunther
In Armed Service
Rebekah
Gai
Sforeur
WNMP
Midwest Golf
Iecasane On
Downers Grove Lene
Grange
Elmhurst
Oak Creek
Duns
Oak Brook
Mite
Anet Neess
la Grange Federal
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