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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
2
The item notes a Sunday dinner in Chicago hosted by Mrs J Walder and her brother, mentions the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Besses, and references Glen Dunning and local residents like Ed wards and Kos. It includes magazine offers, a military note about a C-54 bound for Japan, and a Brookfield area wedding reception with 100 guests.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Schultz of 3263 Oak returned from a nine day tour including Washington DC and Williamsburg Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Rey Skog and Marilyn with Ray Thesopson attended the Lee-F Ches Arena event Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schoen and Evelyn visited Savannah, Missouri, to see their daughter Prisilla. Miss Patri Stumpy of Forest Cave and Pat Hases were mentioned with Forset Cave travel notes. La Grange residents returned from a trip to the Ozarks.
An ad touts a hearing aid for 69.50 with home fittings and a 29 day trial backed by a leading manufacturer. It contrasts with typical models priced higher and offers mail contact and home fitting in La Illinois.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a style focused on foundations and surgeries with references to doctors and named individuals. The readable bits mention Mer and related supports, prescriptions, and a list of scattered personal names and places, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
The Hawthorne Science Club plans a home making film presented with Better Homes and Gardens magazine. The event covers from ground breaking to house warming and features Floyd Cy Ronnel as vice president in charge of promotion, at 9401 Jefferson Ave Brookfield.
Wedding notice for Miss Joye Knourek and William Wyckoff held at Brookfield Methodist Church. Ceremony featured candled service, attendants, and reception for about 180 guests. The bride’s parents reside at 6601 Harrison Ave. groom’s parents from Farmer City Ill. The bride attended Wesleyan and is active in drama and Sigma Kappa. the groom is affiliated with diverse university groups. The couple planned a Michigan honeymoon and temporary home at 6601 Harrison Ave.
The wedding of Patricia Lyons to Edward Martin took place near St. Barbara's church on Saturday Oct 14. The ceremony featured mixed white bouquets, white satin decorations, and music by Prof. Breen. The bride wore a lace bodice and full skirt with a princess veil.
Attending the groom was Joseph Oth, with George Roth, Martin, and Joseph Humel as ushers. The junior usher Jim My-Jekid, cousin of the bride, was 20. A bridal breakfast was held at Mr and Mrs A Peklo’s Hollywood home, followed by a reception at National Hall for about 300 guests. The bride’s mother wore gray crepe, groom’s mother wore champagne velvet. orchid corsage. Edna Malmbere caught the bouquet. The couple depart for Mexico City for two to three weeks. They will reside at 739 Wisconsin Ave Berwyn. The bride is a graduate of St Barbara’s Catholic School and R Bo High School.
A band parents meeting is planned for Wednesday to discuss remesting and updates. The note outlines questions for attendees and highlights the need to review cs planning and related items.
The Hollywood PTA held a Father’s night meeting on October 10 with many fathers and mothers in attendance. Visiting Riverside counselor Mrs. Dorothy Dettmar spoke on “Everyone Has Problems,” answered questions, and members discussed worries. Community singing led by Mrs. Gay preceded a humorous skit directed by Mrs. Gay and Mrs. Molcar featuring Hans as the king and R. G. Strand as the devoted queen.
Climaxing an interesting evening, the hostesses Mrres C Wojakowski, H Hans, N Hruby, W Smith, Ty Sproat and R Sienac served refreshments as part of the gathering featuring Duke E Custer and Mr C Skorepa along with others in attendance at the property event inookingham.
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