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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
2
A humorous hunting yarn tells of a party chasing pheasants with a man named Sam, touted as the best bird man. Hunters later discover Sam is dead, after which multiple visitors recount Sam’s prowess and the lodge owner’s warning about dogs.
Lorraine Huxhold daughter of Harry and Mrs Huxhold of 272 Elgin accepted an engagement ring from William A Klatt of 26 Lathrop Ave River Forest. Lorraine teaches at St Johns South Side Branch School and eyes a future with her fiancé as they plan their upcoming wedding.
Miss Barbara Madill of Surrey England became the bride of Charles W. Brecht son of Mrs Cy Sebor of Forest Park and River Forest in a Saturday ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran church. The couple hosted a reception at Morans Galvins Hillside and an open house at 319 Harlem for relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Edward Braun announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine Muriel to Richard C Stroker son of Mr and Mrs Carl Stroker of 1080 N Kenilworth UK Elaine attended DePauw University and Alpha Gamma Delta and is now at the University of Illinois Richard is a member of Acacia and received his degree last June from the University of Minnesota
Grant-White P T A plans December meeting in the school auditorium Monday evening. Teachers from grades 1 2 3 4 will present a Christmas play with direction by Miss Guelig and Miss Mene guin. Grade mothers host refreshments for all children.
Circlettes mother brought her to St Jutin s where their eyes met marking the engagement. A triple celebration occurred at 26 Lathrop with Bill s father hosting a surprise party for 40 friends. Hal and Lorraine had birthdays and St Johns Mixed Choir concert featured Lorraine and Bill as members.
Three babies Karen Lynn Jeff and Carol Jean McNewley won a gold certificate and a silver cup in a contest Saturday at the Chicago Civic Opera house. Dink McNeeley and Flora McNewley praise the youngsters as Christmas approaches.
The Altar-Rosary Society of St. Bernardine's church held its Christmas meeting on December 6 led by Father Raymond J. Avkurman. New members Lorraine Urbauer Loretta Clark and Eleanor McAughn joined, with McAughn named Girl Scout leader and publicity chair Regina A. Gemkow introduced. A film by Father Michalek showcased missionary life in China, followed by another feature The Miracle of Blue Cloud County. Refreshments and a lunch prepared by Mrs. Montague and committee completed the event.
Forest Park Woman's Club held a December meeting at the club rooms with a salad giveaway. Program chairwoman Mrs. Herbert Hoffman praised the session and announced a December 30 program at 2 p.m. featuring reader EMe Frowlund, the Northland trio, and the Children’s Holiday Party to benefit hospitalized children.
A historical note explains the phrase Shouting the sun as using a sextant to determine a ship s position at sea causing nautical accuracy and navigational practice to be described and analyzed in maritime heritage records.
A fragment notes that caviar is a preparation connected to a rite of certain large Flah figures linked to Powers. The text is sparse and unclear, mentioning ritual significance without concrete details or dates. The item appears as a cryptic cultural reference rather than a full report.
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