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Newspaper

Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

3

Bride Jo-Ann Barton Weds Emil Drasta Jr at First Presbyterian

In LaGrange on Sept. 24 at 3:30 pm, Jo-Ann Barton married Emil Drasta Jr. The ceremony at First Presbyterian featured organ music and a Marquisette gown. Attendants wore gowns and the couple hosted a reception at a local home.

Jo-Ann Barton Emil Drasta Jr Annio W. Barton W. Harris LaGrange Louis Kucaba K Kucaba Brook- Midyis I Drasta Batavia Robert Barton Marion Barton

Moki Camp Holds First Meeting to Elect Officers

The Moki Camp begins its first meeting with officer elections. President Nominee Louevan, residents Beverly Fox and Mary Gomes, Dawn Lask, Suzanne Vadavar, and others plan to write their next steps. An October 6 and 7 event includes swimming lessons.

Nota Louevan Beverly Fox Mary Arn Gomes Dawn Lask

Report on Rising Marriage Licence Totals

Local summary notes an uptick in marriage licence applications with officials citing continuing demand. The report references records from secular and religious authorities and notes ongoing processing through month end.

Mary Irene Gross Weds Mr Durham An LaGrange Parish

Mary Irene Gross wed Paul E. Durham at St Francis Mavier church in LaGrange. The bride, daughter of Ruth Gross of LaGrange Park, wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a long veil. The ceremony was performed by Father O'Hara, with both families in attendance.

James Denath

Ed Broschka Weds Miss Marecek in The Baptist Church

Ed Broschka and Violet Marecek exchanged marriage vows at Brookfield Baptist Church on Saturday at 5 p.m. The ceremony was a single ring service conducted by Rev. Robert Pettitt, with candelabra decorations, floral bouquets, and candlelight. Music featured Miss Bidlik at the organ singing prayers and praises.

Ed Broschka Marecek Violet Marecek Ed Bresehka Brookfield Baptist Church Robert Pettitt

Fragmentary obituary notes and names from local notice

A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple names and dates, including Sept 27 as a birth reference. It mentions Merle Fo Tasper and others with unclear affiliations and locations, resembling a miscellaneous obituary or public notice segment.

Merle Fo Tasper Rope Odooare Rarkie Jasper Herp Sorte MagNeal Mesner Joseph FL Shanghee Miche Shaudressy Harn Sent Mead Mos Geware Stoca- Q Risenerd

Features Planned by St Barbara's Mothers For Fall and Winter

St Barbara's club calendar for October announces a business meeting on Wednesday Oct 11 at 130 in the school hall and a card social on Thursday Oct 26. Membership drive led by Mrs Reno Beaudoin and Mrs W Ray aims for 100 members. Eighth grade mothers, led by room mother Mrs J Slomee, host the month with plans. Falls festival date moved to Nov 5. Coin shower and open house last Thursday drew many parents to meet sisters and teachers aiding St Barbara's School.

St. Barbara’s Club Reno Beaudoin W. Ray St. Barbara’s New School J. Slomee Mother's Club St. Barbara's School Mildréd McCue

Legion Auxiliary Regular Meeting and Junior Installation

Edward Feely Unit 190 American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for a regular session. Junior chairman Josephine Fishbach announced the Junior installation set for Wednesday October 4 at 7 p.m. All members and friends invited. Charter draped for late Mrs Hannah Nelson. Virginia Novak reported on Cook County Council luncheon and installation September 16 and the council’s first meeting September 29 at the Hotel Sherman with Cara van department event. Next unit meeting slated for October 10 chaired by Elva Williams.

Teegee Be Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Edward Feely American Legion Hall Josephine Fishbach Hannah Nelson Virginia Novak Cook County Council Sherman Hotel Hotel Sherman Department of Illinois Mmes Mary Corleto Marie Brunson Ruth Ziszik Hermina Grosshenrich Velma Murchall Elva Williams

Duplicate Club Holds Weekly Friday Bridge Meet

Four bridge players enjoy regular Friday night duplicate bridge at the West Suburban club meeting in the YMCA. Participants include J. Hvers, Mrs. Marks, Mr. Stokes, Mrs. McCaugherty, Mr. Chestnut, Mrs. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Copenhaver, and Mr. and Mrs. Fheg.

West Suburban Geincx YMCA S. North and South J. Hvers Marks Stokes McCaugherty Chestnut Walsh Est West H. C. Jones Copenhaver Fheg

Elect Officers of LTHS Music Club

Joy Reeve was elected president of Mu Tau music club at LTHS. Other officers are Joyce Heath vice president Clarke secretary and Chuck Nagel treasurer. Members are invited to attend and confirm dues status.

Joy Reeve Mu Tau Mus LTHS Joyce Heath

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