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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

10

Dignified Lutheran Ceremony Unites Maryon Peterson and Charles Fergeen

Grace Lutheran Church hosted a May wedding as Maryon Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Peterson of Phoenix, wed Charles M. Fergeen. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ferguscon of LaGrange. Rev. O. V. Anderson officiated at 6:30 with organ by Mrs. Anderson. The bride wore aqua crepe with a gardenia and carried one. Her attendant was Mrs. Robert Myers of Brookfield.

Maryon Teterson Charles ‘M. Fergeen William’ A. Peterson Phoenix, Ariz Spring, Avenue Peterson LaGrange Rs. Claude Ferguscon North Spring Avenue O. V. Anderson

Mother's Day Program at First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church hosts a Mother's Day program Saturday May 10 at 3 o'clock. Invitations went to mothers of 122 Cradle Roll Beginners and Primary children. Children will present a program dedicated to mothers with songs and speeches.

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Wedding of Ruth Schulstad's Daughter in La Grange

The former Ruth Schulstad of La Grange married a sergeant, with H. L. Oberdin as best man and ushers Robert Walrayeri and Dan Telitz. Mrs Peterson and the bridegroom's mother attended in blue and black. A reception for 32 followed at the White House tea room with snapdragons and carnations. The couple, both in service, planned to live on Benton avenue after returning from St. Louis.

Ruth Schulstad la Grange Myers White House Ferguson

Meeting highlights at Edward Feely Post 190 American Legion

Edward Fessey Post 190 American Legion held a regular meeting Monday April 28. Guests included the Edward Feely auxiliary Unit 190 women. Tommy Chrack led contests for the ladies with prizes. A post dinner followed as members noted light attendance. Next meeting is Monday May 12 at 8 pm with important items on the agenda. Bowlitz ends May 14 as sweepstakes conclude and softball games begin May 12.

Edward Fessey Leion Omryde Tommy Chrack Edward Feely Tommy Durack Bowlittz Ars Ithen Ward

Grossland party to showcase band program at school

The annual Grossland party sponsored by the Band Parents will be held May 21 at Gross School. A circus act and a magician will open the program with band director Marvin Wilkins announcing band awards. The Band Parents Association will install a new officers slate and refreshments will be served after the program, which begins at 8 p.m.

Mtrvin Wilkins Anl Gross School

Gas Fired Bed Ashes Fire Bed For Glowed Ironed Fence

In a fragmented report, fuel bed ashes are mentioned as needing to be kept level with et and irons to provide a bed for a forthcoming fence and to assist ignition for a new MES loge. References to national season and school subs appear, with professional notes obscured.

Miss Swanson Weds E C Welter In May Ceremony

Lois Marie Swanson and Edward Charles Welter married Saturday May 3 at 3 pm in St Barbara Parish. Father Daniel Stokes officiated. Bride wore waffle-ployne lace dress. three Eucharistic lilies carried. matron of honor Arlene Weissert. bridesmaid Dorothy Hagedorn. flower girl Jean Bicek. Ushers Tovert Worth John Hogan Henry Weissert. Reception at Lyons clubhouse with pink and white decor. Couple to reside at 4142 Park Ave Brookfield after brief honeymoon. The bride attended Gross grammar and Riverside School. she works at Electro-Motive Corp. Groom attended St Barbara’s parochial and Lyors Township HS. served 87 months in Army Air Corps. Out-of-town guests listed from several states. Dinner followed at Spinning Wheel Hinsdale. War contracts note included.

Marjorie E’blim James D. Schectel Aubriog Saariay Mee Brhoitfeld Carch Park Grand Woulevards Lyons Township High School Marjorie Electro-Motive Division General Motors Roy J. Blum Devo Avenue Congress Park James Edward Scherkel North Kensington Avenue Air Corps General Motors Institute Ruth Zimmerman Congress Panky Sound of Honor Iin Betty Jean Cikol Blum Raymond Va Arthur ’ Silston Ae IK. Oi Lois Marie Swenson Edward Charles Welter St. Barbara Gathorie Daniel Stokes Eliver A. Swanson Flin Avenue Brookfield Nornic Arlene Weissert Dorothy Hagedorn Jean Bicek Tovert Worth John Hogan Henry Weissert MM Emer Swanson A. Welter Park Avenue Gross Grammar School Riversidetreckfield High School Electro-Motive Corporation General Motors Corporation St. Barbara’s Lyors Township Army Aly Corps Moss Swangon Kseanaha Mich Frei Mallstom Kiting Menard Mseanaa Geshner Cleveland Chris Weltertrom Joliet Sroom Frank. Trantinn Charles Trentinn Lockport Trantinn Lois PeRos Lawrence Weltey Lawrence Cure Ed Relgers Hinsdale Lois Marie Swanson Edward C. Wester Toni St. Barbara's Catholic Church Dan‘el Stokes Welter

Crown waters decreed as royal property by Edward I

In English waters four sturgeons attributed to the King of England were found flowing and declared crown property by a decree of Edward I. The discovery underscores royal ownership of aquatic creatures in the realm during the era.

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May 2 wedding unites Marion Lauigeree and Peter de Massman

Drgesntan and Peter de Massman were united in marriage on Friday May 2 by Rev Wilfred Wakefield at the First Congregational Church home 446 Vernon. The bride wore a brown crepe street length gown with chartreuse accessories and brown orchid corsage. The mothers attended in navy and blue gowns. The couple plan to honeymoon in New York with future home purchases noted. guests presented many wedding gifts.

New York Jfr Alo Hey

Tea Given Mothers Of Incoming RB Freshman Students

Mothers of Riverside High School freshmen attended a tea at the Riverside i oh field high sehr Lestsaya cafeteria on May 5. Superintendent introduced faculty members Miss ain derman and Mr. Pho oke on girls and boys activities. Tom Flaherty cam Kennedy Linnie Moutvie and Connie Bowers led a discussion on how to get good condos. Moderators Miss Wine and Mrs. Stephan guided the session. A girl ensemble provided music with a piano solo by Anna Pavlicek. The Sharelub Senate is planning Senior Mother Daughter Days for May 20 with Kay Meone and Gail Wagner as co chairs.

Riverside I Ohfield High Lestsaya Aebich Miss Ainderman Pho Tom Flaherty Cam Kennedy Linnie Moutvie Connie Bowers

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