Fragmented social notes from a distant gathering
An OCR garble lists names and places linked to family visits and a weekend gathering. Mentions Mrs Henry Rethke of Seid Avenue and Mr and Mrs Ley of Learingien Avenue, Prisca Schoen at S405 ta, and friends visiting Frames Shimer Diet. Also notes a farm visit near Hartford, a fractured collar bone incident, and a poetry event at the Fidelity club on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rethke
Seid Avenge
Mrs. Ley
Learingien
Prisca Schoen
Will
Ekend
Shimer
Spencer Corsets and local society notes in sporadic fragments
An OCR fragment lists Spencer Corsets design services and maternity garments, contacts for Gail H. Beebe, plus local club notices. It mentions the American Legion auxiliary board meeting at Mrs. Marie Brunsen’s home, May events, a bridal shower for Miss Jean Oru, and a church wedding planned for May 28 at Warren Park Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie Brunsen
Reos Maple
Ter
Steve
Helen Runkie
Louis Farquhar
Wren Recenity
Jean Oru
Orchy
Ofelock
Warren Park D
Thanks for kindness after our husband and father’s passing
We, Mrs. Elmer Dreher and daughters, thank friends for sympathy and floral tributes shown after the death of our husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dreher and
Dinighters
Local news notes from South Brookfield and surroundings
Community items from South Brookfield include Mrs. Apps of Sunnyside joining a UN delegation trip with two members from New Jersey, visits with friends in Schenectady, and gatherings with the Nelton Mack family in Far eet ouverte. The report mentions local engagements, teen activities, camping plans, and birthday celebrations, plus Brownies receiving a flag from the Women’s Auxiliary at St Barbara’s school and expressions of appreciation to Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barbara’s School
Auxiliary
Mary Louise Stuenker Celebrates 11th Birthday Party
Mary Louise Stuenker observed her 11th birthday with a May 23 party at Sheridan Avenue and a 4 o'clock supper with grandparents aunts uncles and cousins from Wilmette. The evening featured a First Congregational church play and a birthday cake with red roses and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louis Stuenker
Sheridan
Wilmette
Bk. F. Shultz
Dorothy
Sheridan Avenue
First Congregational Church
Mary Louie
Old Peoples Home in Windy City Admission
Mrs Catherine Wingert of S516 beyond Monroe and Arthur retired years and Mrs Elizabeth Wats c of NACT Motnroe entered the Odd People s Home in Chicago Thursday May 20.0 Wingert has resided here for years and Wolk 35 years. Friends extend best wishes for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wingert
Monroe
Arthur
Poizabeth Wats c
Chicago
Wingert
Wolk
Philip Morgan Hosts Birthday Party
Philip Morgan of S427 Oinkwie turned 00 years old on Monday at a party. Present were Beerbauier Naomi Wathieer Dyn od Barbara Jane Novak Linds Mayer Barbara Reon and other relatives. Guests offered well wishes and reflections on the birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Photpy Morgan
Beerbauier
Naomi Wathieer
Dynod
Barbara Jane Novak
Linds Mayer
Barbara Reon
Huis Aisters
Mary Susan
Hanis
Carel
Forges Bey
Portia Manor News Items Highlight Local Social Gatherings
Alice Klemme and Lois Gabrisch attended a slumber party at the Sheraton with junior guests from R-B. Mrs A J Poster of Cleveland hosted events for several friends at recent gatherings. Irma Jean celebrated her third birthday on Hartson Avenue, while Mildred Michalec hosted a sewing club session on Blan Cup Avenue. Other notices mention birthdays, showers, theater plans, Girl Scout activities, and visits to Indianapolis and Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Klemme
Lois Gabrisch
Sheraton Hotel
R-B
Mildred Michaletk
Blancup Avenue
Betty Miller
Marie Foster
Flo Grunnet
Betty Vereia
Mrs Ursini Hosts Surprise May Party at Home
Mrs. Lester Ursini of Southview avenue hosted a Saturday afternoon party on May 22 for friends and a surprise casewarming in the evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Giermann and daughter June, Harold Robert Pump, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Giermann, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Dinkel, Mrs. Gillian Ursini, Frank Kanke, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rayspes, Mr. and Mrs. Hage Rayspes, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Detlefson, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlen Alprechs of Chicago, plus Mr. and Mrs. Waoner from Los Angeles who had not seen each other in years. The Ursinis received no pastel dishes or gifts. A pot luck dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Ursini
Southview Avenue
E. F. Giermann
June
Harold Robert Pump
Ernie B. Giermann
Ole Olsen
Leroy Dinkel
Brookfield
Gillian Ursini
Tia
Howell announces engagement in Wisconsin couple
Mr and Mrs A F Howell of Hayward Wisconsin formerly of Brookfield announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn to Mr Jerry Hrabe of Chicago Illinois No definite wedding date has been set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Howell
Hayward
Wisconsin
Brookfield
Evelyn
Jerry. Hrabe
Chicago
Linois
Junkmen Buy Chinese Money By Weight In Wastepaper Trade
Chinese currency is devalued so severely that junkmen in China buy dollar bills by weight as wastepaper. At current black market rates, 300000 yuan equal one USD, making a hundred dollar bills weigh out to roughly two thirds of a cent per bill. Junkmen settle in high denomination notes to avoid counting vast quantities of small bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
AHeads Convention Honors Einar Klang at St Charles
Einar Klang of 3534 Sunnyside attended the Scandinavian Fraternity of America convention at St Charles on May 21 and 22. May 22 marked his birthday anniversary and upon returning home that evening his friends and relatives gathered at his home to surprise him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Klang
Sunnyside
Scandinavian Fraternity of America
St. Charles
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Sturenael
Mrs Grand Peepee
Radeh Yeries
Mra
Bodo Vahromeskoof
Izes
Ro Avaien
Corrigan Asoka
Hobe
Fideity Club
Sotte Kurth
Laon
Tenia
Winifred
LEE
Burlington Blvd
Spencer
Woeters
Gail H. Beebe
Spencer Corsetier
E. Harris Phone LaGrange
Margaret Derrick
Tage Vout
Laura Shbardro
Chass Fisnn
Woonan's Club
Rinsacstead
Cleveland
Raesel
AL J. Dehn
Forest Avenue
Oak Park
Jolay Owen
South Brookfield
Nelton Mack
Fareet Ouverte
George Thartieanp
McHenry, ER
Pittie
Som
Mare
Rex Barnes
Prk Avenue
Oeder
Mataedie
Meedte
Ajr. Dyck
Custer Avenue
Jin Peter Simiths
Reners Park
Charles Knivekoof
Elaine Peter
Westchester
Donald Zematoor Bemwyn
Warren Park
Cicero
Mary Louise Stuenker
Enter
Old Peoples
Windy City
Philip Morgan
Portia Manor
A. J.¢Poster
Kollar
Donald Miller
Bollywood
Kenneth Miller
Humen
Mro
Finch
Chandia
Mae. Williue Ertel
Indianapolis
Kehoe
Harrison Avenue
Margie King Novatiny
LaGrange
Novetiny
Arthur J. Foster
Drake Hotel
John Loves
Mary
Knit, Stitch and Hatter Club
John Long
Arlene
Wo Gabriseh
Moosehart
William Burke
Prairie
Bismarck
Helen
Roy Bethke
John Gabrisch
Diesel Hanquet
Palmer House
BE. Lorr
A. Dibblee
Troop No. 6
Girl Scouts
B. A. Rose
Prairie Avenue
Stanley van Dorn
Plainfield, Il
Thais Bank
LaGrange National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Marty Willie
Marty
Columbus
America
Mercury
BUICK
Evrolet Aero Sedan
Glasner
Oldsmobile
Iromphieris
Harrison St
J. W. Steger Credit Jeweler
Cermak Road
Shane
Rhe Cox
LA Grange Federal
la Grange
Discount Cash & Carry
RCA
Broadway
TEL
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