Local social notes from Brookfield and LaGrange area events
Brookfield residents gathered for impromptu steak and chat at Don the Lobster restaurant. Attendees included Miss Nancy, Miss June Chase, John Ken ton party, and families like Fred Latzke. Harvest dinner at St. Pauls Lutheran and missionary bazaar plans noted. Wedding anniversary wishes to Arthur and partner, well wishes to Arlene Rutledge after surgery. swastika term noted in local context.
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Brookfield
Ger
John Heward
D. Andrew Ragona
George Bruce
The River at Selwyn Theatre Chicago in Technicolor
The River presented at the Selwyn Theatre Chicago under Theatre Guild sponsorship. Jean Renoir directed this Technicolor film set on the Ganges with an international cast including Adrienne Corri Radha and Patricia Walters. Showtimes are 2:30 and 8:30 daily with extra 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
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Pierre
Rumer Godden
Adrienne Corri
Radha
Patricia Walters
Thomas Breen
Nora Swinburn
Esmond Knight
Arthur Shields
Abbey Theatre of
Dublin
Barry Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzsimmons Bride in 1951 Chicago Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Howard Lee Anderson reside at 1623 Oak Park Ave Berwyn. Anderson, a private first class in the United States Air Force, is stationed at O’Hare field. Mrs Anderson is Mary Elizabeth Fitzsimmons daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Fitzsimmons of Brookfield. The couple wed Sept 29 1951 in St Peter’s parsonage Chicago by Rev Freemen A Kunz. She wore a dusty rose gabardine suit.
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Howard Lee Anderson
Oak Park Ave
Berwyn
Anderson
United States Air Force
O’hare Field
Mary Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
F. L. Fitzsimmons
Madison Ave
Brookfield
Henry Anderson
Stratford
Oklo
St. Peter's Parsonage
Chicago
Freeman A.kunz
New Hollywood Brownie Troop Formed At Community House
Six second grade girls at Hollywood School were invested as Brownies by leader Mrs J Janutka in a forest themed ceremony. New Brownies Margaret Cruikshank Deanna Dever Karen Ferrette Janice Janutka Marcia Keranen and Uhlich received pins and caps as mothers watched. The group earned troop numerals 32 and planned a Elizabeth Blackwell radio program for Nov 17 at 1 15 pm directed by Miss Catherine Halligan. Brookfield council board met for a luncheon as Mrs Schally resigned as registrar after years of service.
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Hollywood Community House
Hollywood School
J. Janutka
Margaret Cruikshank
Deanna Dever
Karen Ferrette
Janice Janutka
Marcia Keranen
Uhlich
J. S. Cruikshank
Janutka
Adelaide Hauch
Elizabeth Blackwell
LaGrange
Bride and groom tied the knot with navy and blue motifs
The bride wore navy with blue accessories while her sister-in-law Mrs. William L. Fitzsimmons (Darlene Dore) was matron of honor in a green taffeta dress with black accents. Best man was bride’s brother William Fitzsimmons. She is a Lyons Township High School and Junior College graduate employed at Sears, Roebuck in Chicago. he is Pfc. Anderson, from Reedley California, who joined the United States Air Force in Longview Washington.
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William L. Fitzsimmons
Darlene Dore
William Fitzsimmons
Lyons Township
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Pfc
Anderson
Reedley
Cal
United States Air Force
Longview
Wash
Hollywood clubs host events and family notices
Belated birthday greetings for Mrs John Kayse of Rosémiear Ave and Mrs Kenneth Gay mark Nov dates. The Hollywood Men’s Club plans a winter dinner Nov 28 with Mr Mercer of the Chicago Sanitary District as speaker. Birthdays for Matty Wersching and a party guest list are noted. Families on Rosemear Ave entertain. a new daughter Lynetta Lea arrives to Capt and Mrs Harold Nunes. A Hollywood church fundraiser dance is set for Nov 17 and proceeds aid the Hollywood Community Church.
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John Kayse
Rosémiear Ave
Hollywood Men's Club
Mercer
Chicago Sanitary
Matty Wersching
Matty
Walter Wersching
Jimmy
Wally
Joseph Wersching
Geraldine
Joey
Mathias Wersching
Ann Wersching
Harold E. Nunes
Hollywood
Biggs Field
el Pas
Texas
Lynetta Lea
Harold Nunes
Rosemear Ave
John Lindsey
North Lake
Lindsey's
Hollywood Church
Hollywood Community House
Hollywood Friendship Club
Hollywood Community Church
Edgewater hotel hosts legislative program and meeting
A delegation from the federation attended the India women's conference of state legislation at the Chicago women's club where State Representative Noble Lee spoke. The Hollywood Garden circle plans a November 20 meeting at 1 30 at Mrs. E P Mallard's home 3623 Arden Ave with Mrs. G E Schmitt as co host.
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C. L. Dever
Hollywood Woman's Club Legislation
Illinois Federation Legislation
Illinois
Edgewater Beach
Cicero Woman’s ‘Club
Federation
Chicago Woman’s Club
Noble Lee
Hollywood Garden Circle
E. P. Mallard
Arden Ave
G. E. Schmitt
LaGrange SAI Husbands Attend Alumnae Party Night
LaGrange Alumnae chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota held a party at Mr and Mrs B J Galvani 686 S Waiola on Nov 3 with 22 members and Stee braving icy roads. Paul Chamberlain Hinsdale led games Zoltan De Horvath Western Springs provided music and auctioned white elephants for the foundation fund.
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LaGrange
Sigma Alpha Iota
B. J. Galvani
de Horvath
H. W. Nordin
Mr. Chamberlain
Irving Sheef
B. E. Hindman
Chicago
John Davison
Des Moines
Women’s University Club
Elmer Lundgren
la Grange
John Hicks
Western Springs
Paul Rusche
Downers Grove
Pearl Hughes
Oak Park
LTHS Home School Council Open House Supports Vocational Focus
Parents of juniors and seniors attended a LTHS open house in the auditorium to meet teachers and learn about guiding students to vocation choices. The tour mirrored a school day with ten minute periods so parents could see each class, followed by refreshments in the girls gym.
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Lths Home School Council
Dorothy Banks
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Andrew Kopp _en
Miss Nancy
Don the
Chi
John Kenton
June Chase
Schiller
Lite Latzike
Elaine
Fred Latzke
de Ave
Missionary Society
Spone Bazaar
Aire
Raymond Hetzel
Ring
Raymond Hetzel, Jr
San Fran
Ladies Soci
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Arthur
3Rida
Have
Arlene Rutledge
Lyifot
Mary Fitzsimmons
Ark
Tuschall
Ian Ave. Ph
Brooks
Kenneth Gay
Mr.oand
G. J. Reehler
Moof
Greenview Ave
Mary-Ann Mallard
Calvert
Lyons
Virginia
Dare Wine
VY Gallon
Ogden Ave
TEL
M. Pesko
Prop
Monroe Avenue
Park Avenue
Brookfield, Ill
LA Grange RD
Home Freezer Service
Gunderson
Jerry Sebesta
Meat Market
W. Cermak Road
Mrs
Olive McNicol
Robert Johnston
John Wallace Chicagoi
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