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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
2
The column lists birthday celebrations for Samdor Le Clair and others, with relatives visiting from South Hinsdale and Los Angeles, plus a Sweet Sixteenth party for Lenore Loess and a birthday note to Elin Carlson’s recovery. It also notes card of thanks from George W. Turek’s family, thanks to doctors, neighbors, and local services.
Local church services celebrate next Sunday at 11 o clock in Hollywood Community church. Girl Scout and Brownie troops observe birthdays, with leaders named. Parked birthdays include Raymond Erskin, Wendy Cookingham, Judy Hans, and Linda Bradley. Hollywood Friendship and Women’s clubs hold events. a lucky ticket holder is announced. Dick McIntyre on furlough plans overseas. Confirmation class and Lent schedule noted. Campfire girls invited to a community gathering Friday evening at the community house.
Riverside Camp Fire activity details include Camp Tiyalaka at Westfield Wisconsin sessions June 26 to Aug 22, day camps at Mannheim Woods starting June 30, and a May training for mothers. A March council fire, doughnut sale March 2 to 24, and 89th birthday celebrations with crafts and plays staged by Hummingbird Blue Birds led by Mrs Eugene Kreml.
The VFW auxiliary met March 2 at the National hall with a large turnout. New officers were elected led by President Mildred Bradley, with Leona Nortier, Gertrude Nortier, Mary Carleto and others named to roles. installation set for April 16 and the public invited.
The Lincoln School PTA sponsors a Barn Dance for parents at Stafford Stables south of La Grange on March 19 with a best barn dance regatta contest and dancing. Attendance at a Home School Council event, Brownies and Girl Scouts mass at LaGrange Township High, and social notices follow with local residents and families cited among attendees and celebrants.
The Rev and Mrs Andrew G Podiesney of Portageville Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Esther Podlesney to Ralph D Spencer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ralph D Spencer Sr of 3801 Elm Avenue The wedding is planned in June Beverly is a Denison University graduate and staff vocalist at WHAM Rochester She belongs to Alpha Xi Delta and Delta Omicron Mr Spencer is a Chicago insurance man a former warrant officer with Army Engineers in Europe during the war He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago
A Brookfield Woman's Club gathering featured a hand made hat contest with hats crafted from old straw hats and redesigned creations. Mrs George Gielow won first prize for two entries, followed by Mrs V Wink cweder and Mrs P H Vogt. Dessert hour and hostesses highlighted the event ahead of Reciprocity Day at Brookfield Methodist Church on March 16 with Rex Barnes as soloist and Anna Pavlicek dancing.
The Fifth district board schedules a March meeting for March 10 at 8 pm in Oak Park with Mrs. Carl Erickson presiding. Weekly parliamentary procedure classes move to Monday evenings at Lawndale Craw ford Post headquarters with Mrs. Glenn Suthers as Parliamentarian. Classes run March 7 through April 11. The Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Public Relations forum meets March 23 at the Morrison hotel from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm. Attendees urged, notify unit chairs. The annual Patriotic conference follows March 24 at Morrison hotel starting 9:30 am with a 12:30 pm luncheon.
Helen Vrehota daughter of Mr and Mrs A Vrehota of 8009 Sunnyside became the bride of Thomas J Schreiber son of Mr and Mrs A Schreiber of 3135 Maple Ave. ceremony at St Barbara's rectory officiated by Father Stokes. Attendant was Margaret Schreiber. Best man Réy Barta. Reception for 125 at the Schreiber home. The couple reside at 3135 Maple Ave Brookfield.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Bates of 3444 Sunnyside avenue announce the birth of their grandson Robert Claffy born February 27 at Elmhurst hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Claffy.
Belle O Leary Leona Nortier and Gloria Wakefield head a committee announcing the 14th annual Scholastic Year 1948 49 essay contest for Brookfield post No 2868 VFW and auxiliary. Deadline is April 1. Prizes are 50 25 and 15 dollars. Subject My Part in Americas Future. Judging bases 60 literary 25 interpretative 25 patriotic.
Valerie Jo Prezell of 3805 Elm turned four on Sunday March 6. Eleven little friends and their parents attended with relatives including Z. Potuzak and Joseph Prezell. Guests from Geneva, IA joined as out of town visitors. a pastel cake and party games marked the celebration. Raymond Prezell photographed the event.
Mrs Walter Hoffman WIH presiden Lillian J Brederle publicity chairman for a hotel gathering. The note outlines roles of Hoffman as president and Brederle as publicity chair.
Reamer Loomis estate broker announces a rally for West Suburban Youth for Christ on Saturday March 12 at 7 45 p m. The event will be in the Downers Grove High School auditorium on Forest Avenue with special music by Lee Moser a radio singer and the Musical Polino Family. Last monthly rally in February drew 500 young attendees.
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