Local Families Share Weekend Gatherings and Celebrations
Residents and relatives from Sherman to Grant and Lincoln avenues spent a weekend visiting at homes of Hopson Gaslin and others. Guests included Mrs. William C. Hop, Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, and Ms. Ruth Candy store associates. An open house marked a 25th wedding anniversary with relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe T. Gaslin
I Were
O L
Frank Dvorak
Fand Ruth Candy Store
Bethany Hospital
Chiene
Kay
Wi Baby
David Anderson
Chan Ave
Riverside United Garden Club Meeting Recaps Exhibits
The Riverside River Forest group held a club meeting on October 4 with Mrs. Merlinty presiding and Mrs. Blaser as chair. Members showcased floral arrangements and discussed district exhibits slated for October 26 at River Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Wormb
Eer
Malinty
Earv
Sunday SLMS event at Lutheran church with George Vulgaris
An Sunday SLMS gathering occurred at the Lutheran church on October 1 with George Vulgaris presiding. Miss Joan Kenneth Picha attended as an official member, followed by a small dinner for a few friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith Lutheran Church
George Vulgaris
Joanenneth Picha
Bluders mark 60 years of marriage in Illinois town
Sixty years ago on Oct 18 1890 Mary Hoenger and Fred Bluder married in Summit after arriving from Switzerland and Germany. The couple lived in LaGrange Hodgkins and Congress Park, raising seven children, with 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Both remain active, Mrs Bluder crocheting and both enjoying television and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Hoenger
Fred: Bluder
Summitt
Switzerland
Germany
LaGrange
Bluder
Dolese and Shepard
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Bhider
Arthur Preston
Congress Park
Preston
Burlington Ave
Hodgkins
Bluders
Clara Preston
Gladys Gronberg
Congress V Park
Henry
Fred Jr
Herbert Bluder
A. L. Dietchweiler
Hinsdale
Elsie Wenz
Lyons
Dramatic book program charms Brookfield library friends
Sylvia A. Johnson staged her adaptation Mansions on the Mississippi from Igon House at the Brookfield Friends of the Library event on October 20. Critics praised her dramatic depth and spiritual insight while attendees urged continued programs and invited support through a one dollar membership for four future performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia A. Johnson
Friends of the Library
The
Mississippi
Igon House
Susan Glastow
Emily Dickin
Das
Richard Rauhut
Ways and
Brookfied Woman's Club
Poe
Chris F. ‘Wetzel
Brookfield
Halloween Party Planned by Amvers
A Halloween party for Amvet members and guests is planned for Saturday October 28 at the new club house on Orden Ave. Rick Geiger chairs a gala evening featuring a box lunch auction and various entertainments. The Third Annual Fall festival aims for a good crowd on November 18 open to the public. Also planned are a Christmas party for Amvet Kiddies and a New Year’s Eve party for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orden Ave
Rick Geiger
Amvet Kiddies
Amvet
Rhodes and Burrell Rhodes Wed in Canton IL
Oct 14 wedding at St Barbara church joined Victoria Urbans and Burrell M Rhodes. Officiant Fr McInerney at noon. Bride's gown satin with lace bodice long train. bouquet of white roses. Groom son of Mrs David Pattie. best man Howard Linde. Reception at Chateau Lyons. week in Milwaukee. home Cicero. Out of town guests from Canton and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Urbans
Burrell M. Rhodes
St. Barbara’s Church
McInerney
Francis Creadon
Riverside
Breen
Donald
Mary. Urbane
Canton, Ill
Sylvia
Ann Sepich
Judith Ann Metelec
David Pattie
Raymond Ave
Howard Linde
Frank Metelec, Jr
S. 56Th Court
Cicero
Milwaukee
Lombard Avenue
Rhodes
Al’s Auto Parts
Congress Park Grammar School
Lyons Township High School
Electro Motive
Angelo Starcevich, Jr
Lawrence Urbane
Joseph Sepich
Rose Montonya
Jenny Kuhavich Afl
Canton
Illinois
Clarence Long
Sturgeons
Michigan
Donald Raubb
Danville
Marriage of Misa Urbane and Burrell Rhodes at St Barbara’s
The marriage of Misa Vicky Urbane of 3415 Lombard Ave Cicero and Burrell Rhodes of 4170 Raymond Ave Congress Park IL was solemnized at 12 o'clock Saturday Oct 14 at St Barbara's Catholic Church. Rhodes attended Congress Park Grammar School and LTHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Vicky Urbane
Lombard Ave
Cicero
Burrell Rhodes
Raymond Ave
Congress Park
St. Barbara's Catholic Church
Rhodes
Congress Park Grammar School
LTHS
Open House At LTHS Highlights Guidance Talk
Parents of the Sophomore class at LTHS attended an open house Tuesday evening October 17. The program opened with the Girls Glee Club, followed by Ronald A. Deabler speaking on Testing Records and Guidance. Parents then toured classrooms, met teachers, and heard brief talks about the year’s program. Refreshments were served in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LTHS
Hilfendorf
C. Ken Weidner
Ronald A. Deabler
Deabler
A. E. Hallett Jr
F. Green
Cochairman
West Suburban Bridge Club Meets Nine Tables Friday
The West Suburban Duplicate Bridge club met Friday evening in the YMCA building with nine tables in play. Players included Mr and Mrs McCaugherty Mr Hyers and Mrs Flieg Mr and Mrs Gustin and others in north south and east west partnerships. Regular weekly sessions start at 8 o'clock in the YMCA for bridge enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban
Duplicate Bridge Club
YMCA
McCaugherty
Hyers
Flieg
Gustin
Ae Nelson
Webster
L. C. Jones
Burke
L. H. Vaughan
Allan Vaughan
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Sherman
Gross
Jack
University of
Hli
William C. Hop
Grant
Raymond
Cincinnati
B. Kovanis
Man Ave
Ray Gaslin
Eyilie
Wamily
Robert Appean
Lincoln Ave
Almaar
Minar
William C. Hopin
Marien- Ocees
Ionan
Muaris
MR. and
Amvers
Howsins
Gresh
F.”M. Chapek
Wink
Waukegan, Wis
Gap Rane SY
Diamond Fruit Market
Grand Blvd
William 5
Carl
Oldsmobile
Lark C. Morgan Motor Sales
la Grange
N. Kensington
Kae
Je Ae
Northern
Jack Buchanan
Mgr
Montgomery Ward
Packard
LaGrange Motor Sales, Inc
Burlington’ LaGrange
LA Grange Road
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Barber Shop Quartets
Tax’ Inc
Pearson's Music
Vann's Pharmacy
Helen’s
W. Ogden
Hamburger
Ly Reaver
Emep Olas
Pensa
McAllister -Schoen Co
SA Grange
Schoen-McAllister Co
Windsor
Oak Park Ave
Berwyn
Schoen Dry Goods Co
Washington Street
Hallowe'en
OH Henry Candy Bars Brach’s
Switzer
Ars
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