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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1953

Page

6

Local Birthdays and Community Notices in Sunnyside

Busy Sept celebrations include Batty Lou Tregier turning eight with a Sept 16 party and Linda Kramray’s fifth birthday Sept 20. Denise Simantel baptized Sept 6 at St Barbara's. six anniversaries and travels noted. Friends of the Library to be contacted for renewals. Lois Eichelman returns to North Central College.

Linda Kramray Bill Kramray Custer Se Lyons Linda Siser Jackie Lois Eichelman F. J. Eichelman Sunnyside North Central College Naperville

Joyce Crowder and Jack Washburn Wed Here

Joyce Ann Crowder and Jack G. Washburn were married at St. Barbara's Catholic church on South Prairie Ave. The bride, daughter of James H. Crowder, was given away by her brother in the absence of her father. Rev. McInerney officiated the nuptial mass with soloist Francis Creadon. The ceremony featured lace gowns, a white orchid bouquet, and attendant gowns in rose and yellow. A breakfast and reception followed, with 800 guests attending at the White House tea room. The couple's families and many relatives were present.

Joyce Ann Crowder Jack G. Washburnn St. Barbara’s Catholic Church South Prairie Ave James H McInerney Francis Creadon Joan Ruth Crowder Sault Ste. Marie Rose Marie Mascare Kenosha Wis Tom Sullivan Marlette Mich Jim Gregory Cicero James H. Crowder James B. Lewis Estel Crowder Judy Crowder

Fash Family Reunion Reported in Valpariso Indiana

Mr and Mrs Roland Fash of Custer Avenue enjoyed a family reunion in Valpariso Indiana a week ago Saturday Several relatives attended from nearby areas and the event featured shared meals and photos highlighting the gathering

Roland Fash Custer Ave Valpariso Ind

First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule and Address

Sunday School up to age 20 at Cossitt Boulevard and Catherine Avenue. Sunday church service at 10 45 with a September 27 topic Reality. Kindergarten for children 2 to 8 during services. Evening meeting with testimonies of Christian Science healing. Reading Room 114 W Calendar Ave La Grange open 11 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and holidays. 7 to 9 pm Monday Tuesday Thursday. All are invited.

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Congress Park News From Local Residents and Events

Mrs. Elizabeth Gausman traveled from Louisville to visit relatives for 10 days. The WSCS of Congress Park Methodist sponsors a rummage sale at 7294 Ogden Ave Lyons on Sept 30 7 to 9 pm and Oct 1 9 am to 12 noon, donations welcome Wednesday mornings until 3 pm. John Krause closed his store for two weeks in August then toured Europe including London Stuttgart and Frankfurt visiting cousins. Harvey Skallerup and family moved to Chicago after two months with Forest Skallerup and family. John Krause enjoyed a 10 day vacation in Los Angeles via TWA. Mrs John W Brill accompanied by others to Urbana where David enrolled in architectural engineering for his junior year. Dixie Daymont begins as a freshman at University of Illinois majoring in Floriculture while Kenneth Bishop starts as a freshman at Purdue.

WSCS Congress Park Methodist Church Ogden Ave Lyons Nd Krause New York London Stuttgart Frankfurt Germany Harvey Skallerup Chicago Forest Skallerup Congress Park John W. Brill Bea Lester Chamberlain David Urbana College of Architectural Engineering The University of Illinois

Civic Center Club Hosts Evening Guests

Guests attended an evening event at the Civic Center club located at 55th and East Avenue in LaGrange, with attendees expected to mingle and enjoy the venue.

Civic Center Club 55Th and East Ave LaGrange

Prenuptial Showers For Miss Shillington

Two prenuptial showers were held in honor of Miss Joan Shillington. Jeanette Pearson entertained 18 former classmates on Aug 26 at 3734 Raymond Ave. Mrs George Wagner of Cicero hosted a shower on Sept 18. she is aunt of the groom to be Don Hamer.

Joan Shillington Jeanette Pearson Raymond Ave George Wagner Cicero

Hope Ark Families Move Into New Congress Park Home

Mr. and Mrs. Berger Plumley and family of Hope moved into a house on Sadler Ave Congress Park purchased from the Nippers. Mrs. George Pankratz of Delano Calif visited the Lucas home. she is Newton’s mother-in-law and lived at 3624 Vernon Ave before moving to California. Mrs. L. Cox and Mrs. J. C. Brough attended the Star all day meeting in Chicago Temple for the Rock River conference. Congress Park Community Methodist Church held its first service in the new building with a covered-dish supper and welcome for Rev. and Mrs. Chamberlin and Billy, with John Clifton presenting a casserole gift.

Berger Plumley Hope, Ark Sadler Ave Congress Park Nippers George Pankratz Delano Calif C. H. Lucas Newton Vernon Ave California L. Cox Congress Park Community Chamberlins

Rally Day at Brookfield Congregational Church Sept 27

Rally day will be observed at Brookfield Congregational Church on September 27 with a 9 45 a m session. About 250 youths are enrolled across 21 classes, enough to require two or three extra classes. The Cecilian choir will sing Shepherd of Eager Youth directed by James Baird. The Rev Llewellyn Jones brings the rally day message. Class promotion overseen by Mrs Minarovic, Mrs Oleksy and Mr Soderdahl. Mrs Edward Ellison plays organ while Mrs Richard Zelnick is on temporary leave.

Brookfield Congregational Church Henry Wettersten Brook Cecilian James Baird Llewellyn Jones Minarovic Oleksy Soderdahl Edward Ellison Richard Zelnick

White Elephant Gift in Cottage Hills Sparks Local Tale

In Cottage Hills I Tra Floyd reports a quirky gift exchange involving Lewis who received from Korez an electric mixer. The item had been ordered months ago for her by her army lieutenant, highlighting a small community anecdote about delayed deliveries and goodwill.

White Elephant Cottage Hills I. Tra Floyd Lewis Korez Nailé

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