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Tuesday, December 7,1954 Socially Speaking Dinner in Bohon Home Marks Anniversary for Engelmanns INVESTITURE CEREMONIES TOR NINE NEW BROWNIES WEHE HELD BY BROWNIE THOOP 3M last week. Two new BrownlM pictured as they recite theli pledge are Carol Lowtt and Gayle Heldsrer (front row, from left) while Brownlet In back row are Lorraine Coifey. Ellen Shereiv Cebbie Trout and Patty Ankner. (Teen Topics By MARLENE SCHOPP Last Friday night Rich play ed host again to Bremen, ant everjbci'lj saw a terrific game with lot-, of thrills and chills Represented at the game wai the Pep club, who wore thei new i sweaters and dark skirts. Is Mire looked nice with them all sitting in a group They also have been doing a fine iob of i at the games.

Keep up the good work girls! After tne game and the sock hop last Iriday night, Sandra Bow en had a surprise birthday party tor Beth Parkhurst i Those who en- included Terry SantH home joyed tlie fun Sloan, Caiol Eruzelius, Joanne Stewart. Nancy Eiben, Gmny Zucks, Jan Kctchm, Phyllis Treby Son-a Schmrrkpoper, Karen Brobor? Kris Broberg, Lusttolut, I.onnie Meyer, Nancy Mac'nn G'ona Hanson, Carol Goldsmith Charlotte Woodruff, Connie Jean Spanglcr, Barbari Wolff Beverly Krabbs, and m.self The girls presented B-nh v.itn a baby-blue cashmere i A belated happy birthday, Beth' A i ir a ho heW Satur- day night at home The Sharon Heald's place was sure lumping--or should I say bulging? Probaby both. Practically all of Rich high was there. They may not have had the chance to stay long, because of the crowd, but everybody seemed to be having loads of fun just the same. For some people last Thursday's bowling night for the girls league proved very successful.

Carol Goldsmith, who usually bowls anywhere from 35 to 87 surprised herself with a big 137. Another very lucky person was Sonia Schmeckpeper who bowled a couple of real good games. This Thursday is the senior mother-daughter tea. Entertainment and refreshments are planned, so don't forget, girls dress up and bring your mother to the tea next Thursday after school In the social hall. The Lagoon is taking pictures again for this year's annual.

They started last Friday, and since then, there surf has been a change in appearance. Everybody has been all dressed up and really shining so that hey're ready when the photog- apher says "cheese." Well, that's all until next Use and Read the Want Ads Dorcas Society Plans 3rd Annual Christmas Dinner The third annual Christmas dinner sponsored by Dorcas society of Hope Lutheran church ivill be held Saturday night at the church. Dinner will be served at 5 p. m. and at 7 p.

m. Christmas music will be played through the dinner hour, and the guests will later join in caroling. Santa Claus will distribute gifts to the children. Decorating the tree and arranging for Santa's appearance are Mrs. Ernest Hartman, Mrs.

James McNulty, Mrs. Carl Withrow, Mrs. Terence McElroy a Mrs. Robert Lindholm. Decorations are being made by Mrs.

Harold Greenwood, Mrs. Carl Mrs. William Voellick, Mrs. Arthur Hubsch, Mrs. Donald Joseph and Mrs.

James Whitlock. Serving on the refreshment committee are Mrs. Harry Bishop, Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Leonard Hetke Mrs.

Clyde Sunberg, and Mrs. Sidney Hoganson. Mrs. Roladn Diersen is the general a i a In charge of the event. By KAREN SPAULDING SKyline 5-3132 (News jor the following colum was gathered in co-operation wit Louttc Kellogg and Sue Va Horn.) One of the nicest traditions i our village is the annlversar dinner Mr.

and Mrs. Tom I Bohon, of 33 Sauk trail giv each year in honor of Dr. an Mrs. Gerson Engelmann. Fri day night the Bohons entertain ed 10 couples marking the En ijelmanns' i anniversar; with the i Protestan chi'rch.

A seasonal color theme of red and-white was carried out a the 7 p.m. buffet dinner. The main course included a festivi baked ham, potatoes au gratin a green bean and mushroom casserole, a red, white, a green molded salad, and hot rolls. Coffee and a special an mversary cake were served for dessert. During i Reservations may be made by calling Mrs.

Arthur Bliske at Skyline 5-9637. guests, who are all members of the 1954 i Protestant i i committee, made plans for 1955. The most memorable event of the party was the presentation of three dozen long-stemmed roses to petite Mrs. Engelmann. Helping to bring the Engel manns' third year to a happy close were Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. a Wade, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Albright, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Gerpen, Mr.

and Mrs. S. Pierce Bingaman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, Mr.

and Charles Reinach, Mr. and Mrs Walter Hallam, and Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett. The Park Forest Naval Reserve unit held its annual Ladies night Wednesday at Mickelberry's Restaurant.

This year the unit has grown rapidly, and 24 couples attended the dinner. Two i were shown which were of interest to the lad i One demonstrated the peacetime strength of the Navy, and the second depicted the life of a WAVE. Those present were Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. G. W.

Wright, Commander and Mrs. Joseph A. Metzger, Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Donald G. McGibbon, Lieutenant and Mrs.

Richard O. Wright, Lieutenant and Mrs. K. E. Mesnard, Lieutenant a Mrs.

Russell W. Walker, Lieutenant and Mrs. Herbert N. Hirsch, Lieutenant and Mrs. Donald Spindler, Ensign a Mrs.

Alan Darrell, Lieutenant a and Mrs. Ray Raleigh, Lieutenant (J.g) and Mrs. W. J. Heinze, Lieutenant and Mrs.

Barr, and Lieutenant and Mrs. M. C. Laug. Others HOLIDAY FAVORS FOR CHILDREN AT DIZON STATE HOSPITAL FOR MENTALLY RETARD- ed Children ore to be made by members of the public health and welfare department at a meeting Thursday night Working on favois which will be used as models are (from left) Mrs.

a Moiris, Mrs. Joseph Omarzu, Mis. Richard MacWiUlams and Mrs. John Doody. Announcements Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Hobbs, 314 Blackhawk, are the parents of Anna Mane born November 24 at Ingalls. une en by Mr. and Mrs. John For- makes, 13 Mantua court, for their daughter born November 24 at Ingalls.

Mr. and Mrs. William Loud, 157 Dogwood, announce birth of William Wesley born November 24 at St. James. Mr.

and Mrs. George Simpson 387 Forest, are the parents Anne Crawford born Movembe 25 at Ingalls. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Percy 233 Miami, announce the birth of Carol Dunning on Novembei 26 at Ingalls.

Dexter Earle is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Hichard Shipman, 17 Michael road, for heir son born November 26 at 't James. Mr. and Mrs.

Melvin Cromp on, 417 Sangamon, are the par ents of Michael Joseph born November 27 at St. James. Golden Agers The Golden Agers will hold heir December business meet- ng Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at he United Protestant religious ducation center. Election- of fficers will highlight the program for the afternoon.

MENOHAH BTfAI B'BXTB MEMBEBS HAD BREAKFAST AT THE HOME OF MRS. SIDNEY Bernstein, 355 Forest before setting out to canvass the village tor collection of dues Wednesday morning. At table (left to right) are Mis. Paul Freedmon and daughter Ellen, MM. Morris Ephion, Mrs.

Albert S. Tompkins, Mrs. MUtoa Carman. Mrs. Sidney Bernstein (standing).

Mis. Robert AppeL Mrs. bring Badia. Mrs. Arthur Blacker, Mis.

Joseph Lederfine and Mrs. Howard Lavitt at the dinner Lieutenant a a Mrs. M. H. West, Lieutenant Commander and Mrs.

J. E. Kennedy, Lieutenant (j.g and Mrs. G. A.

Baker, Lieutenant (j.g.) and Mrs. E. B. Vinneau, Commander and Mrs. Joel Gustatt, Lieutenant (j and Mrs.

Howard G. Taylor, Lieutenant (j and Mrs. C. D. Rogers, Jr, Lieutenant (jg.) and Otto Shander, Lieutenant (j.g) and Mrs.

E. Shimberg, Lieutenant and Mrs. Alfred Van Horn III, and Mr. and Mrs. W.

M. Gallman. New residents at 156 Blackhawk are Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett, formerly of Roseland.

Mr. Barrett is in business partnership with Mr. Barrett, of Chicago Feed Ingredient company. Mrs. Barrett, is assured of no dull moments, for besides getting settled in a new home, she is socially active, being the president of the Junior Woman's Club of Chicago.

Tne Barretts have two sons, George, 7, and Johnny, 3. A recent guest at the home of Mr. Mrs. L. E.

Purcell, 137 Miss Margaret Manson. Miss Manson's home is in Chicago. The Nassau Street Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Richard McAvoy. Dessert and coffee were served.

Plans were discussed for the annual Christmas party which will be held at the home of Mrs. James 0'- Malley. High score went to Mrs. Alfred Van Horn and second to Mrs. Richard Braumiller.

Guest player was Mrs. Ray Hefley. Becoming acclimated to our Park Forest weather is Mrs. William Thomas of San Rafael, Calif. Mrs.

Thomas is spending several weeks with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Sias of 42 Apache. Mrs.

Urban Llewellyn of 61 Cherry spent last week-end attending a conference on reading technique at Wayne university in Detroit. Mrs. Llewellyn was a guest speaker recently at the teachers' workshop in reading held at Rich high. Mrs. Lillian Davis, curriculum lirector at Rich high, attended tie national conference of Engish teachers at the Statler ho- el in Detroit recently.

Mrs. George Noble of 52 Mar- uette was hosteiss Thursday at bridge luncheon honoring her ouseguest, Mrs. Harry Goll of eayer, Fa. Red candles in poin ettia holders served as center ieces. The menu included a ot noodle casserole, molded alad, spiced apples, and lemon cebox cake.

The guests were Mrs. Edward light, Mrs. Clifton Gould, Mrs. rant Traeumer, Mrs. Tom Boon, Jr, Mrs.

Walter Hallam, rtrs. Harry McKee, Mrs. Edward Kern, Mrs. H. E.

Christo- tier, Mrs. Bruce Crippen, and lrs. Earle Nelson. Before leaving Park Forest, rlrs. Goll will be feted at the i Bridge club luncheon at Mickelberry's on Thursday.

Twenty-four persons will be attending the luncheon. This morning Mrs. Goll is being honored at a coffee for 30 at the home of Mrs. Tom K. Bohon, of 33 Sauk trail.

Back from a two-week Florida vacation i beautiful suntans are Mr. and Mrs Robert Platt of 11 Choate road and their two children, Mary Beth, 3, and Steven, 17 months. They flew down to Miami Beach and stayed at the Lombardy hotel while in Florida. One of the most unique features of this vacation trip is the fact that the Platts learned how to mambo--well, it looks like the mambo. Mrs.

Jack Follis, 209 Allegheny, entertained members of her canasta club recently. Her guests included Mrs. Edward Ueeck, Mrs. Merrill Kitchel, Mrs. Michael Hinkc, Mrs.

Ray Bugner, Mrs. Gerald Stevenson, Mrs. Archie Howard and Mrs. Carl Humphrey. Honors went to Mrs.

Howard. Alexandra a i a the piima ballerina appears December 18 with her company in "Great Moments of Ballet," would like to a up two points. Danilova is pronounced with the accent on the second syllable. nickname, by which she is to her friends all over the world, is "Choura." the Russian diminutive of Alexandra. Born in St Petersburg, Russia, Madame Danilova is now an American citizen.

When she is not on tour she divides her time between her apartment in New York and her country house in New Jersey. Included in her company are Roman Jasmsky, Michael Maule and Moscelyne Larkin. Busy, busy, busy, describes the Thanksgiving week-end for the Paul Sweetsers of 154 Elm. Visiting them were Mrs. Sweetser's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Hite of Kokomo, Ind. Unexpected i i were the Sweetsers' former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kasa and Marilyn and Ricky.

The Kasas, who used to live at 156 Elm, stopped on their way home to Kansas City, after visiting friends in South Bend, Ind. MRS. S. PIERCE BZNCAMAN PRESENTS THREE DOZEN roses to Dr. and Mrs.

Gerton Engelmann to mark their third anniversary with the United Protestant church in Park Forest The Engelmanns were guests of honor at a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom K. Bohon, 33 Sauk trail. Armed Forces Wives Club Plans Holiday Dinner-Dance The Fifth army combo band will provide music for the Christmas dinner-dance sored by the Armed Forces Wives club at Mickelberry's restaurant qn December 17.

Cocktails will be served beginning at 8 p. with dinner set for 9 Master of ceremonies will be Colonel a Blight. All service families in the area are invited to attend. Tickets at $4 a person may be obtained by calling Lieutenant Colonel anc. Mrs.

John S. Wilkes SKyline 5-3585. Reservations must be in by Saturday. Entertainment a special features are being planned by Colonel and Mrs J. R.

Martz, assisted by Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Daniel Webster, Lipu- Colonel and Mrs. Glenn Seelman, all of Park Forest and Colonel and Mrs Elmer Harrel- on of Chicago Heights. Serving on the decorations ind hospitality committee are aeutenant and Mrs. Robert Leech, chairmen; Cap- am and Mrs.

Robert Foreman; 'aptain and Mrs James Ledletter; Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Marvin Kay, and Colonel and Mrs. Roland Hartman. Chairman of the dance com- nittee are and Mrs Blight, while Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Wilkes are in charge if reservations and publicity.

Group Changes Meeting Place The public health and wel- are department of the Park 'orest Woman's club will meet 'hursday night at 8:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Doody, 54 Indianwood. All Woman's lub members are invited to at- end the meeting and to help make Christmas favors for Dix- State Hospital for Mentally Retarded Children. The meeting was previously cheduled to be held in the iome of Mrs Harold McCorkle. St.

James Guild To Make Tray Mats for Hospital Two hundred Christmas tra. mats to brighten holiday meal's at St. James hospital will be made by members of the Park Forest guild of St. James Hospi tal auxiliary when they mee Thursday night. The meeting will be held at 8:30 p.

m. in the medical staff room at St James hospital in i a Heights. The green tray mats will be decorated i bright re Christmas stockings into which the napkins will be tucked. Guild members attending the meeting are asked to brinj scissors and glue with them. Grab bag gifts will be exchanged.

Transportation to the meeting may be arranged by calling Mrs Charles Wilmshorst at SKyline 49193 or Mrs. Willis McNelly, Monee 2138. IIT Wives Club Plans Christmas Party Dec. 14 The IIT Woman's club will meet December 14 at 8:30 p.m. for a Christmas party and gift exchange.

The event will be leld at the home of Mrs. Peter Lauer, 336 Oswego. Members will exchange gifts which they have made; total cost of the gift is not to exceed $1 Caroling and refreshments are being planned for the evening. Assisting Mrs. Lauer as hostess will be Mrs.

Harry Krumpolz. Tomato Garnish i tomato slices topped with mushroom caps. MRS. HAROLD CLARK. OF 253 MIMOCQUA DEMON- stated construction of Christmas decorations before members el the garden department of the Park Forest Woman's club Wednesday night take By JERRY SMITH Each year Christmas i wrappings seem to become a little more elaborate, a little more imaginative, a little more gUm- orous.

A tiny bit of effort on tht outside of the package can a long way toward making even the smallest gift Mem intriguing and exciting. The nimbU fiogen el Clark colorful wm. Pings and holiday deeorattew one Bight last week she the gardM department ol the Park Fetect Wem- an'i club. May her Mew can be executed easily little expense. A plain brown paper bag of Christmas candy can be made into a Santa Clans face which will delight the hearts of small fry in your neighborhood.

To make this holiday container for candy, Ruth pastes on the bag a circle of white construction paper for Santa's face, a triangle of red paper for his hat and makes eyes, nose and mouth of tiny bits of paper. Santa's face really cornea alive as she adds a bit of cotton to form his beard and the tattle and band on his cap. Ideas for Packages One of her cleverest Ideas for packages in to paste a Santa Claus face on a package, then wrap it in paper In the regular way. The paper Is then slashed and curled back, revealing and framing Santa's familiar eonn tenance. Or you may prate ttay snowman to meat gaard over your Aaotber Butt's suggestions is to tint body of the snowman a stytefaam balL the of a bit of wrtea, add tons and of felt arms of pipe decaua, and attach the ttny setmaol te package.

Ruth also decorates plainly wrapped package with a snowman face, again made of con' struction a but with a round red ornament for nose and bright red bow for a tie. Tell Program For Woman's Club Meeting Mrs. Marjorie Davis Rowell. dramatic artist will review The First Church's Christmas Barrel" by Caroline Abbott Stanley when the Park Forest holds its December general meeting Tuesday, December 14. Mrs.

Rowell has performed or clubs throughout the city state. Last spring she ap eared on the program at the llinois Federation of Women's lubs convention at the son hotel in Chicago. She has ived in Homewood for the past 'ear and one-half. Four Park Forest women will irovide the musical portion of the program. Three selections, No Candle Was There and Mo Fire" by Lehmann, "Cantique Noel" by Adam, imd "Gesu Bambino" by Yon, will be of- ered by Mrs.

Charles Ratgtn nd Mrs, Ronald Rogers, vocal'' sts; Mrs. Charles Slack, and Mrs. Charles Phelps, ianist. Both Mrs. Ratgen and Mrs.

logers are soloists at the United rotestant church. Mrs. Ratjen ecelved her training at Camele hall and has appeared soloist at many churches. She as also appeared over radto station KXOC in Framlngham, Mrs. Rogers studied voice at Elgin academy in Elgin and ad further voice training in hlcago.

She has appeared as ololst at several churches and as been a member of the Bar- ngton choral group. Mrs. Slack studied violin for 4 years, seven years under Herman Felber in Chicago. She layed with the Kalamazoo ymphony orchestra for five wars and is a member of the 'ark Forest symphony orches- ra at the present time. A graduate of Illinois Wesley school of music and a jer of Sigma Alpha Iota, na- onal honorary music frater- Ity, Mrs.

Phelps taught public chool music for eight yean. The meeting will be held at :15 p.m. at the Rich township Igh school social hall. Host- sses will be Mrs. John W.

Hoeldt and Mrs. Walter Morris. Members will bring canned oods and staples to the meet- ng to be given to needy fami' es in Park Forest and sur- ounding area at Christmas me. This project is being cared out under the direction of AK. John Doody, public health nd welfare department chairman.

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