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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
6
Brookfield and nearby families report moves to Yucaipa California on May 19 as the Halbergs prepare for a new chapter. Many attended Mother's Day gatherings with relatives in Illinois Michigan and other states and celebrated birthdays and long friendships across town.
The Junior and Angelus choirs of Brookfield Methodist church will perform a concert at the church on May 14 at 8 o’clock. The accompanying photograph lists choir members in three rows, including Sandra Wright, Jackie Wrighter, Carole Hek, Trudy Bauer, Judy Blum, Michele Coakley, Margaret Adams, Judy Milnc, David Pertle, Rosanne Ingals, and additional singers Carol Peterka, Raymond Kadler, Marjorie Jair, Joanne Vanlewyn, Linda Garnet, Pam Taylor, Pat Wright, Roberta Penne, Randy Cermak, Dorothy Roussian, Marion Kadlac, Ellen Adams, Betty Jean Zales, Dianne Lawrence, Donna Perry, Alice Viahos, Judy Miller, Mrs. Lois Kapp, director, Sue Rousseau, Sandra Cashman, Pavla Porsche, Charles Smith, Robert Liska, and Ricky Bernhardt.
A dual birthday and Mother's Day gathering at 3725 Raymond Ave honored Jane 10 and Mary Ann Minarovic 8, with relatives including Mrs O Geroll and R Minarovic, grandfathers Mr Geroll and Mr Minarovic, and guests C Bedrava, Mrs Louis Brennan and children Carole and Wilfred. Dinner featured two birthday cakes for a memorable occasion.
RB high seniors Al Lang Gaylord Rogeness and junior Bob Hlajicek qualified for the state meet in Champaign May 14 15 by reaching the district tennis semifinals and finals. In singles Ken Hoving upset Don Tiular. Alan Lang had a bye then faced Warren Herberts. In doubles RB teams lost to Morgan Park but Rogeness Hlajicek beat Morton then LaGrange Sessions Messick to reach finals where they fell 4-3 6-4.
The ad from CHAS. A. STEVENS & CHICAGO La Grange Park offers affordable haircuts starting at $2 with complimentary consultation. It highlights trained specialists who tailor cuts to facial contours and provide at home maintenance tips. Calls include Randolph 6-1500 for Chicago appointments and Fleetwood 2-2800 for western suburbs.
Mrs. Sarah A. Swope of Lancaster Pennsylvania marks her 100th birthday by enjoying a daily ice cream cone though she says she dislikes ice cream and eats it for the cone.
The west side club of Alpha Gamma Delta meets Tuesday May 18 at 8 p m at Mrs. Arthur L. Schultz home 489 Greenfield Oak Park. Mrs. D Morden of Forest Park assists. Plans set for the spring anniversary tea for Alpha Gamma Delta's 50th year and the evening will conclude with cards. Members of Alpha Gamma Delta in the area are invited.
Miss Mary Jean Garrigan and Mr. Frederick Achterkirchen married May 1 in a candlelight ceremony at St Macy's Catholic Church Riverside. Bridal couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls and reside at 4149 Blanchan Ave Brookfield.
Miss Carol Bakes of Austin served as maid of honor in a ceremony where she wore a French blue shantung gown with balebira length and a colonial bouquet. Sharon Garrigan and Joan Garrigan acted as bridesmaids, while Carl Winger of Chagrin Falls was best man and ushers included William Fitzsimmons and Robert Garrigan. Mrs Garrigan and Mrs Achterkirchen wore gray tafetta and blue outfits with corsages, and the bride wore a champagne shantung going away suit. About 160 guests attended a church hall reception with a buffet supper.
After a 2–3 record the River Brookfield varsity golf team eyes conference clashes on May 24 at Riverside Country Club. Led by seniors Voyda Conforti Swiatek Lindberg and juniors Blaha Kresici Gill the Bulldogs defeated LaGrange and Morton while hosting visiting relatives from California Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Galva II.
May 13, 1954 report notes penlines and dashes defining wood grain and light in mahogany. It records Glenbard clubs, Arlinj rn Heights and Morton facing Conforti and RB. Conforti’s 18 hole total stands as best formance of the season while Voyda, Swiatek, Gill, Blahege, and Krejici post lower scores.
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