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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

2

Bridal showers and wedding plans mixed in town notes

A fragmented notice shows Miss Dorothy Gable and Erwin Tersche- home planning nuptials with a Downers Grove bridal shower for Miss Fannva Ker of Hollywood. Twenty five relatives attended. refreshments served as brides watching festive packages. A premarriage event for Joseph Pieer is noted with wedding plans for day 20.

Fannvaker Hollywood Erwin Tersche Pan -Avenue Anne. E. Persche A. Hintz Watshing Premarriagee Ves Joseph Pieer

Spencer Corsets and local health notes mix in odd page fragment

Fragmentary notice lists Spencer Corsets and designers like Gail Beebe along with scattered names and addresses. The text then shifts to a bicycle accident on Maple Avenue involving Donald Cethy and injuries claims a compound fracture. Mentions of MacNeal, Mrs Olsen, and others follow in disconnected snippets from a social column.

Donald Cethy Eli Avenue Maple Avenue Donald

Local notes on social events and community updates

Klein hosts a bridal shower in Chicago with two evenings of entertainment and large attendance. Attendees include Mrs. Monroe, Eric, Mr. George Zenner, and others from Ohio and Florida. locals plan meals for relatives and prepare travels. Christian broadcast “Views the News” airs Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. on 61 ABC stations including WLS. Beverly Simonet visits grandparents in Chicago. Road safety at Maple and Maine/Jackson praised after winter damage. J McCracken family selling home to move to Arizona. plans for Breokfeld residence noted.

Eddie D. Canham American Broadcasting Company WLS Chicago Beverly Simonet Fred Simonett Maine Jackson Avenue Maple Avenue

Arrange Church Play at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Woman's Riccressary society of Faith Evangelion al Lutheran church present a church play titled Apis Hennecs HeS'ter Gos on May Lik. It will be staged by 13 church partners with refreshments served. Proceeds benefit the church and local activities.

Apis Hennecs HeS'ter Riccressary Society of the Faith Evangelional Lutheran Church

Community notices and events around Lincoln School PTA

Residents share social visits and congratulations in Lincoln area news. Mr. and Mrs. A R Dyck hosted guests with attendance topping a thousand at Roselle ballroom opening. Miss Francis Ward lectured on Heauty Through the Ages. many locals reported moves, entertaining evenings, and school PTA plans for May events including a final meeting and graduates banquet.

A. R. Dyck Custer Avenue Paul Werner Roselle Mr. Dyck A. C. Hantz Grove Avenue Francis Ward Skokie Heauty Earen Courtney Hart- Ken Greve Avenue Miss Wand Lincoln School PTA Hoppe Forrest Avenue

Weekend Visits and Local News From Portia Manor

Martha Flanagan and Robert of 3714 Cleveland traveled to Oclwein Iowa to visit Mrs. Flanagan’s sister Mrs. Warren Walrath. Neil Maass has returned to his team after illness with chicken pox. Winona Bigelow of Berwyn visited Mrs. Petty Flanagan. Mrs. John Stephens hosted ten guests last Sunday to discuss play plans. Six of Here Comes Charlie cast are Portia Manor residents. Raymond Rode of 3722 Morton celebrates birthday on April 25. Hammerschmidt family of 8720 Merten attended a birthday gathering for Mickey Ryan at Mrs Ryan’s Hill side home. Little Jimmy Bedie celebrates birthday today May 3.

Martha Flanagan Robert Cleveland Oclwein Iowa Hammerschmidt Merten

Ball Room Benefit Notes Local Social Ties

A ballroom in North Riverside hosted a benefit for St Mary’s Church Riverside. Two dresses were modeled. Mr and Mrs Mark Magiiano of Elm Avenue returned from a two month California trip visiting friends including Charles Bossert and his grandchildren formerly of DuBois Boulevard. They also visited Congress Park and Mr and Mrs Harry-Dickson formerly of Congress Park and now Western Springs, reporting a most enjoyable trip.

North Riverside St. Mary’s’ Church Riverside Mark Magiiano Elm Avenue California Charles Bossert DuBois Boulevard Congress Park Harry—Dickson Western Springs

Popcorn Used To Stretch Meat In Loaves

A note suggests using popcorn as a meat extender in meat loaves to create a delicious new flavor. The idea promotes bold culinary testing and novelty in home cooking.

Local Births and Visits Reported in Busy Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Bates of 330 East Avenue announce the birth of Charles Jr on Sunday April 25 and note they also have a daughter Charlene aged one. The notice lists visits to Aurora, San Francisco, and various acquaintances including Innes, Peggey Bronza, Lorraine Du, and Miss Emma, with references to ballads of local society and a death in the family.

Charles Bates East Avenue Charles Jr Charleen Helen le Grange

Sixth wedding anniversary and birthday dinner at Congress Park

Mr and Mrs Delvin celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary and son Delwin Jr s third birthday with a Sunday dinner party April 25 Guests included Mr and Mrs William Montgomery of Washington DC The May 5 kindergarten roundup at Congress Park School will be held May 5 from 9 to 10 am A free physical examination is planned inviting 21 children Call Etta May Stiles or Maxine Panthe at the Brook telephone numbers.

Delvin Congress Park Avenue Delwin Jr William Montgomery Washington, D. C Congress Park Etta May Stiles Brook Maxine Panthe

Amvets Plan Dance At National Hall This Saturday

The Brookfield Amvets Stars and Stripes Post 92 announce a dance at National Hall on Saturday May unknown date. Jee Kal and his orchestra will perform with all types of music and Tippy and his Merry Makers will present a floor show downstairs in the hall.

Brookfield Amvets Stars and Stripes Post 92 National Hall Jee Kal Tippy

Vacation School Plans Discussed At Congregational Church

The officers and teachers of the Congregational Church school met Monday evening at Mrs. Leonard How home to discuss plans for vacation school which will be announced in the near future.

Congregational Church Leonard How

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