Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 18

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1951 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE EIGHTEEN PFC. AND MRS. SEYMOUR marriage Sunday evening at the Mrs. Eigles is the former Miss Miss Shirley Mae Maxeiner Weds in Brighton Church Bouquets of white chrysanthemums, backed by palms and ferns and tapers In candelabra formed the setting in the Brighton Evangelical and Reformed Church at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday evening for the candlelight wedding Miss Shirley Mae Maxeiner and Pvt. Harvey Hersal Lyerla.

The Rev. O. W. Heggemeier of Alton received the vows of the couple, using the douhle ring service and the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Maxeiner of Brighton, was given in marriage by her father. As the wedding guests were escorted to their seats by the ushers, Elmer Schmidt, cousin of the bridegroom, and Charles Burk brother-in-law of the bride, Mrs. Clarice Ferguson of Alton, organist, played "Claire de Lune." "With This Ring I Thee Wed," "At Dawning," "Give Me Your Hand," Love You Truly" and "Intermezzo." The traditional wedding marches were played for the bridal party. Mrs. Ferguson served as accompanist for Mrs.

Alberta Storm Kennedy of Godfrey, AS she sang "Oh Promise Me" and "Because" before the ceremony. As a benediction, bridal couple knelt at the altar, Mrs. Kennedy sang "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, who WAS accompanied to the altar by her ther, was attended by Mrs. neth Wolf of Bunker Hill, sistor of the bride, as Mrs. matron Junior of honor, and by Hermes of Alton, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid.

Keith Wayne Maxeiner, brother of the bride, was ring-bearer. Junior Hermes, brother-inlaw of the bridegroom, was best man and Kenneth E. Maxeiner, brother of the bride, was groomsman. bridal gown of imported Chantilly lace, net and nylon tulle was fashioned over taffeta and extended by a hoop. The fitted lace bodice was completed with an illusion yoke and Peter Pan collar, and the long, button trimmed lace sleeves, were pointed over the hands.

The full skirt of net lengthened into a long sweeping train and enhanced by 8 Chantilly lace overskirt which cascaded to the hemline in the back. The bride's three quarter length lace trimmed veil of illusion was held secure by a seed pearl tiara. She carried a cascading bouquet of stanight roses centered with a deep purple orchid corsage, and an embroidered handkerchief helonging to her maternal grandmother, the late Mrs. Thula Lewis. The attendants' dresses were floor -touching extended by 8 hoop had sweetheart necklines and short puffed sleeves.

The matron of honor appeared in orchid marquisette and the bridesmaid in pastel green, with picture hats to match. They carried bouquets of citron yellow carnations in drop arrangement with ribbons to match their costumes. Following the wedding a rPception was held in the church social rooms. The refreshment table was centered by 8 threetiered wedding rake. topped with a minlature bride and groom.

Those who assisted in serving were Mrs. Charies Burk sister of the hride, Mrs. Kenneth: E. Maxeiner, sister-inlaw of the bride, Miss Virginia Lewis of St. Louis, cousin of the bride, and Mrs.

Earl Schmidt of Alton, cousin of the groom. Miss Bernice Kruse was in charge of the guest book. Mr. Lyerla and his bride left on a short wedding trip. For traveling Mrs.

Lyerla selected grey menswear dressmaker built with navy blue accessories. pinned the orchid from her bridal bouquet to the lapel o1 her su't. The bride is a graduate of the Brighton High School. Mr. l.yerla is a graduate of Alton High School and prior to enterIng service was employed at Godfrey Implement Company.

He will return to Indiantown ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rhodes of Carrollton, and Orville D. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Orville' Lee Hacker of Jacksonville were married Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Baptist parsonage, Carrollton, by Rev. Laurel Grigg. Attending the ceremony were Mrs. Alvadeen Reynolds and her daughter, Miss Jewel Reynolds. Following the ceremoy and Mrs.

Hacker left for Jacksonville where they will make their home Mr. Hacker is employed as a salesman by Meyers Jecksonville. Flemming-Wallace Wedding in Springfield Wilbert O. Flemming, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William Flemming of West Pearl street. Staunton, and Miss Patsy Wallace, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Wallace of Grafton, were ried at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternonn in Burnn Park Church of Christ, Springfield. The Rev. Luther E.

Perrin officiated, using the double ring service. Lester W. Arbuthnot of Alton, and Miss Alice Bradfisch, Grafton, were attendants for the couple. The bride appeared in A lace costume and her flowers were roses. A wedding breakfast WAS served ut the St.

Nicholas tel. Springfield, to the wedding party immediately following the ceremony. Tonight a reception will be held honoring the couple at the Grafton Coffee Shop. After a short honeymoon trip the couple will reside in Graf1on. The bride is a June graduate of Grafton High School and Mr.

Flemming is proprietor of An outboard motor repair, shop and 3 coffee shop Upper Grafton. Humboldt PTA Officers Meeting Last Night Officers and committee memhers of Humboldt School Parent-Teacher Association met Wednesday evening and plans were made for the 1951-1952 program. Mrs. Thomas Bailey presided. Plans were made for a mage sale, October 13, and card party November 7.

The first meeting of the PTA will be Tuesday evening, October 9, at 7:30 p. at the school. Eudy-Dowdy Marriage Made Known Announcement is being made of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eudy which occurred at Curdie Heights Baptist Church, with the Rev.

Don McGill officiating, Monday, September 24. Mrs. Eudy is the former Miss Wanda Dowdy, a private first class in the Air Force, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dowdy, 2527 Oscar street Harry Hentz and Miss ginia Steffen were the couple's attendants.

Mr. Eudy, an employe of the Shell Oil Company, and bride plan to take up residence in Alton in the early winter. Pic. Eudy is leaving Saturday for Washington, D. where she is stationed.

She will receive her discharge in November. Miss Lora Freiman Honored at Shower Miss Lora Frelman, bride-tobe of Ray Bradshaw, was guest of honor at a shower Tuesday evening given by Golden Rod Camp, S95, Royal Neighbors of America at the RNA Hall in Grafton. The guest of honor is a charter member of the camp. Forty-eight guests attended and bouquets of fall flowers decorated the hall and yellow and white was the color scheme of the refreshment table. MISS RUEBLING Announcement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Irene Ruebling, daughter of Mrs.

Esther Ruebling, and the late Charles Ruebling, 209 East Twentieth street, to Donald Miller. The couple plan to wed October 27. The prospective groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, 3318 Fernwood avenue, is an employe of Owens-Illinois Glass Company.

Miss Ruebling is a clerk at Block'3 store on East Broadway. Jaycees Auxiliary Plan Membership Dinner Membership dinner and party is planned for October 16 by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and will be held at Skaggs' restaurant. Plans are being completed by the committee with Mrs. Sidney S. Arst, chairman, and Mrs.

Irving Wiseman, Mrs. Andrew Schwartz, Mrs. Homer Adams, and Mrs. George Fries. Young Women's Club Entertains Guests Alton Young Women's Club entertained guests at a covered dish dinner and party Wednesday night at the Young Women's Christian Association.

Dinner was served at 7 o'clock and games and quizes occupied the evening, with Mrs. William Burt Kirby Slebenthal in charge. Prizes were awarded to those excelling. Later in the evening bridge and canasta were played and light refreshments served. Mrs.

John president, welcomed the guests and vited them to attend the next meeting of the club, October 10. White Shrine Party Wednesday Night Charter and noncommittee members of Apollos Shrine, White Shrine Jerusalem, were honored Wednesday night at a party held in connection with a stated meetIng of Apollos Shrine at the Masonic temple Wednesday night, and Mrs. Roy Fessler sang to the guests of honor after they were presented. Refreshments were served in the prettily decorated dining room. Mrs.

Ellis McReynolds, noble prophetess, and Ralph Ritchey, watchman of shepherds, will be guests of honor at a party to be given by Apollos Shrine October 24. Mrs. George S. Minor of Kenllworth, And Mrs. Frank Jaquith and Mrs.

Howard Allen of Evanston, al'e guests of Mrs. M. A. Reasoner, 410 Prospect street, arriving Wednesday for a several days' stay. Mrs.

Reasoner will entertain with 'a luncheon for her guests, former Alton women, Friday. Mrs. Milnor attended a meeting of the board of trustees, Monticello College, this afternoon. G)rard Mandorca, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William Mandorca of Dow, left September 20 to Join the Les Smithart band at Henderson, Ky. Bradley Millard, son of the Rev. and Mrs. George E. Millard, 540 East Sixth street, entered Illinois College.

He has been engaged as chapel organist for the college year. Miss Marion Slicker arrived In Alton, last night for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Slicker, 714 East Sixth street. Miss Slicker is assistant chief hostess of Pioneer Airlines of Texas, and she is stationed in Dallas. Mrs.

Howard W. Reynolds of 3417 College avenue is leaving Saturday for Maywood, to visit her son and de Cpl. Willam W. Reynolds and Mrs. Reynolds and become quainted with first grandchild, Christopher William, son of Cpl.

and Mrs. Reynolds. The babe, born at Westlake Hospital, Melrose, September 5, and mother. the former Miss Bertha Luedecke, are residing' 'with Mrs. Reynolds' parents, the Rev.

and Mrs. Luedecke, 1612 South Fifth avenue, Maywood, formerly of AlCpl. Reynolds is stationed ton Fort Sheridan. Mr. and Mrs.

John L. Matthews and daughter, Donna Kay, and son, John Carter of 423 Foulds avenue, attended a banquet given Tuesday in Centralla, honoring Sister Elizabeth Kenny. Sister Kenny received a plaque from the citizens of Centralia in recognition of her work in the cause of poliomyelitis, and Mr. Matthews, WAS a victim of pollomyelitis while residing in Centralia, was invited to make the presentation. After the banquet the Matthews family at- Mystery Tournament Postponed to Oct.

2 Personal Notes tended A reception held In honor of Sister Kenny at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Levine in Centralia.

Mrs. R. S. Atterberry, worthy high priestess, Apollos Shrine, left Wednesday night for Chicago to attend Grand Chapter, White Shrine of Jerusalem, which will be in session next week. Mrs.

Atserved as grand warden terberry, and today attended a reunion of 1948 grand officers. Mrs. William Gerhardt of 1207 Callahan drive and Mr. and Mrs. A.

B. Neininger of Webster Groves, have returned from Lancaster, N. where they attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Mae Eden, wife of B. H.

Eden, who died September 18. Mrs. Eden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A.

Nelninger of Alton. leaves in addition to her husband, sister, Mrs. Gerhardt, and brother, A. B. Neininger, another sister, Mrs.

William H. Bauer, 1207 Callahan drive, a daughter, Mrs. Paul Klaasesz, and three grandchildren of Lancaster. Mr. fifand observed the tieth anniversary of their marriage five years ago.

Dr. Carl V. Plumb of 1200 Logan street is attending A seminar sponsored by the St. Louls, Hotel Soclety of Optometrists Sheraton, St. Louis.

The seminar opened this morning and will tend through Friday. Miss Mary Stamm Is Improving at her home, 1019 Garden street, Miss Stamm, an employe of the Dixie Shop in Wood River, was taken Ill last Wednesday and for several days was in a serious condillon. Church Notes The Women's Association of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. A play: "Certain Women Ministered Unto Him" was presented by the following members of the Martha Circle: (mother of Mark) Ann Muehleman; Salome, Bernice Rowden; Rhoda, Edith Kolkmeyer; Martha, Dorothy Handler: Mary, Clara Brown; Peter's wife, Hazel Nolan; Davis; Dorcas, Lois Jenkins; Eunice, Lois Healey, and Priscilla, Evelyn Rowden. The director' was Margaret Spiller.

Mrs. George Davis presided at a business meeting and it was voted to have a rummage sale October 19 and 8 cafeteria supper and bazaar December 7. Births Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoffmann of 725 Halloran avenue, Wood River, announcing the birth of a son are, 3:10 a.

m. Wednesday in Christian Welfare Hospital, St. Louls. He weighed eight pounds and one ounce and has been given the name of Robert James. Mr.

and Mrs. Hoffman have three other children, John, 14, Charles, 10, and Carolyn, 4. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Krohn.

608 Fifth street, Alton, at 12:47 a. m. Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. Society EIGLES are pictured following their home of Rabbi Exchenstein. St.

Louis. Bernadine Crystal. -Photo-Art photo. Gap, he is stationed Saturday evening. Mrs.

Lyerla's present plans are to reside with parents and continue with her duties as assistant to Dr. J. A. Murphy, Brighton. Among the out-of-town guests attending the wedding were Labe Lyerla of Valler, grandfather of the groom; Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Lyerla, St. Louis: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Whyers and daughter, Lynn, Mr.

and Mrs. Whyers, Edwardsville; Mrs. Dewey Roberts, St. Francisville, Mrs. Merle Bassett, Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Burk, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Baxter, Wood River: Dr. and Mrs.

A. Murphy, Alton; Rev. J. S. Goehring, Fosterburg, and Pvt.

Glenn Whyers, stationed in Virginia. MISS SCHNEIDER Announcement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Marjorie Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harold Schneider of Jerseyville, 10 William T. Stinnett, son of Mrs.

Marie Stinnett. and the late Benjamin Stinnett of Greenfield. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 o'clock Saturday ning, October 6 at St. Michael's Church, Greenfield. The Rev.

Joseph H. "Boll, pastor of the church, will officiate. The bride-elect was graduated from Jerseyville Community High School with the class of 1949 and is employed in the office of Jerseyville Telephone Company. Mr. Stinnett was graduated from Greenfield High School in 1950.

Formerly employed by the Fred Steckel Produce Company, Jerseyville, the prospertive groom has accepted a position with the Woolsey Food Market, Jerseyville. MISS SCHMIDT Miss Ethel Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmidt, 3760 Aberdeen avenue, will be spated as worthy, advisor of Alton Assembly, No. 8, Order of for Girls, Saturday evening during a formal ceremonial al Franklin Masonic Temple on Washington avenue.

Voiles- Varble Wedding In San Antonio, Tex. The wedding of Miss Maxine Varble. R. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Varble of Carrollion, and 1t. Cletus Voiles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Florus Voiles of Elgin took place Saturday, September 22 at 5 o'clock in the chapel at Randolph Air Base, San Antonio, Tex. Matron of honor was Mrs.

Ivan Beebe, sister of the groom, and the best man was William Alfeld of Carrollton. The bride was given in marriage by Col. D. R. Irewster of San Antonio.

For her wedding the bride chose a dark green faille dressmaker's suit with which she wore accessories of a lighter shade of green. Her corsage was of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Beebe wore a grey faille dressmaker's suit, red accessories, a corsage of white gardenias. the ceremony Lt.

Following, entertained with a reception at the apartment in which they are making their home. Mrs. Voiles is a graduate of the Carrollton High School and of St. John's Hospital School of Nursing, Springfield, In the class of 1951. Lt.

Voiles is a graduate of Carrollton High School and a World War II veteran, having served as a bombardier in the theater. He is a gradPacific, the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla, and prior to his re-entry in the armed forces he was a sales engineer for the Air Therm Chicago. Guests at the wedding were Mrs. Ray Varble mother of the bride, end Miss Mary Thelma Voiles, Carrollton: Mr. and Mrs.

Florus Voiles parents of the groom, Elgin: Mrs. Berenice Voiles and daughters of Texas City, and Col. and Mrs. D. R.

Brewster and children and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hindelang of San Antonio. Col. and Mrs.

Brewster and Mr. and Mrs. Hindelang are former Carrollton residents. Lawler-Heiderscheid Announcement. Mr.

and Mrs. John Heiderscheid of Jerseyville are making announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marjorie Lois Helderscheid, to T. Lawler son of Mr. and Mrs. William T.

er of Dow. Miss Heiderscheid was graduated from Jerseyville Community High School in June, 1951, and is employed by the Jerseyville Telephone Company. She is a member of Jerseyville Assenihly of Rainbows, Mr. Lawler, a graduate of Alton High School, is employed by the Walston Aviation at East Alton. He served 33 months with the Aid Force from June, 1047, to March, 1951.

Hacker-Rhodes Wedding Tuesday Evening Miss Mary M. Rhodes, daugh- Small Close Fitting Hats, to Wear with Suits or Coats! Pictured Velour Pins With Silver 57.95 Hats, $3.95 and up STOLES The fashion's smartest rage. Wear with Suits or Dresses. $2:50 $3.00 $3.98 myrtle k. paul 101 F.

Broadway Millinery-Acensorles A son, their first child, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Duane C. DeCota of South Roxana, at 2:08 8. m.

Wednesday In Wood River Township Hospital, weighing He six pounds and four ounces. has been named Quinten Curtis. Mrs. DeCota will be remembered as Miss Evelyn Gerstenecker, daughter of Mrs. Edna Gerstenecker and the late Edward Gerstenecker of Troy.

Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Haven of 549 Madison avenue, Wood River, parents of a daughter born at .8:37 p. m. Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital.

A son, Roger Lowe was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Minton, 3308 Oakwood road, at 10:20 p. m.

Monday In St. Louis Maternity Hospital. The baby, the couple's first child, weighed nine pounds and two ounces. Mrs. Minton is the former Miss Lois Harrell of Edwardsville.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hill of 688 Penning avenue, Wood River, are parents of a son. whom they have named Gary Wayne. The baby, their first child, WAS born at 4:21 A.

m. Wednesday In Wood River Township Hospital, weighing elght pounds and seven ounces. Mrs. HIll was before her marriage, Miss Roberta Davis, daughter of Mr. ani Mrs.

Arthur Davis of 660 Penning avenue, Wood River. Announcement has been made of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rose of Bunker Hill. The baby was born at 2:21 a.

m. today in Alton Memorial Hospital, welghing seven pounds. Plan Installations At Legion Home Owing to weather conditions 8 mystery tournament planned last Tuesday for women of Rock Spring Country Club was postponed until October 2. Plans for the mystery tournament are In charge of Lou M. Miller, golf pro.

Women of the club engaged in 8 blind bogey tournament Tuesday, and Mrs. Nelson K. McBrien excelled. This week's hostesses were Mrs. A.

Sundin, Mrs. E. C. Hoefert, Mrs. M.

M. Randle, Mrs Edward Schwegel and Mrs. H. H. Reilley, Following.

luncheon cards provided diversion. Double Seven Club At Cottage Hills Members of the Double Seven Club met at Cottage Hills, with Mrs. Edward Miller of Bunker Hill as hostess, Wednesday. After luncheon bunco, was lett, Mrs. William and played, and Mrs.

Everetts Ham: Miss Mary Ann Miller were awarded prizes. Mrs. W. E. Rawlinson, 609 Brookside avenue, will be.

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First of the installations will be evening when Madison Friday, Solon, Eight Forty, and Madison County Volture, Forty Eight. Installs officers. Mrs. Joseph Bergrath of Venice will head the Salon as chapeau, Pitkin will be and Dwight Installed as chef de gare of the Voiture, The following night officers of the American Legion and its Auxiliary will be installed in 8 joint ceremony. Mrs.

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