Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 18

9 AOV TWENTY ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH MR. AND MRS. CHARLES WADE were married June 14 in St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Wood River. The Rev.

Henry Wichman officiated. Mrs. Wade is the former Miss Delores by Hicks. MR. AND MRS.

LAVERNE BEIERMANN were married recently in the Church of the Nativity in Washington, D. C. The bride is the former Miss Elaine Fay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M.

Fay of Washington, and Mr. Beiermann is'the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beiermann of jerseyvilfe. He is employed by'the U.

S. Air Force Wage Board in Washington. The couple are residing in Hunting Towers, Alexandria-, by Southall. Personal Notes Olbbons-Raef Wedding James R. Gibbons, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John F. Gibbons of Delhi, and Miss Arlett Raef, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Raef of Peru, 111., will be married Saturday morning in St.

Mary's Church, Peru. Among the guests will be Mr. Gibbons' parents and sister, Miss Josephine Gibbons, of Delhi, and brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Gregory Gibbons of Jerseyville. J. Gregory Gibbons will be his brother's best man, and Miss Gibbons will be one of Miss Raef's attendants. Mr. Gibbons and bride will reside on Creve Coeur Peru.

Mr. Gibbons, who has his master's degree from the University of Illinois, is a teacher of vocational agriculture in the La Salle-Peru High School. To Omit DeMolay- Rainbow Dance Regular Friday night dance, sponsored by DeMolay and Rainbow will not be given this week. The Chevaliers of Alton Chapter DeMolay are sponsoring their annual excursion this Friday evening on the steamer Admiral out of St. Louis, and a large group of young people w-11 be in attendance.

Special chartered buses will leave Franklin Masonic Temple at 7:15. Tickets for the trip may he purchased at the temple this evening between the hours 7 to 9. Regular weekly dance will take place Friday evening of next week, June 26 with the DeMolay band and some special numbers providing the entertainment for the evening. P. E.

O. Convention At Mrs. Robert S. Mac-Duff. Chapter IL, Alton; Mrs.

C. Thayer, Chapter GG, Alton; Mrs. B. M. Harrod.

Chapter FC, Wood River, and Miss Margaret Archer, Chapter GB, Jerseyville, have returned from Champaign-l'rbana, they the state P.K.O. convention Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. IL chapter will meet Friday, 1 o'clock, with Mrs. V. R.

Koenig, 1016 Angle ami a report on the convention will be presented. Mr. and Mrs. II. Howard iiiK Mill Anniversary Mr and Mrs.

H. Howard of K.iM Fifth St quietly the hfu -tuunh aimi- dt then i I.IL'I A tanill) lelnaliiui been lei i rd until ln-ii uric vt the couple linn iiiildicn. T. Hu.v.ini ami faiuiiy Waco, Tex will bi- vacationing in Aitun Cpl. James Hum, grandson Mr.

and Mis Howard, also to arrive from Japan next luutith. Mr. ami M.s Howard's other children Miss Mildred Howard, Hunt Ji and Mrs. limn loide in Altun. Memorial 1941 Class Reunion Last Night The 1941 class of Alton Memorial Hospital School of Nursing met Wednesday night at the home of Mrs.

Ned Cooper on Humbert road, for a reunion. Of 10 graduates, six were present. There were two classes graduated in 1941, one in the spring and one in the fall and the reunion Wednesday was for members of the September class. Those attending were Mrs. Don Purcell, Mrs.

Lewis Morgan and Mrs. Cooper, Alton; Mrs. Robert Beirshank, Belleville; Mrs. Harry Smith, East Alton; Miss Lenora Bell, St. Louis.

Members unable to be present were Mrs. W. W. Weeks, Austin, Tex. Mrs.

Robert Quinn, Peoria; Mrs. Claude Ferrier, Lansing, and Mrs. Kennet Schmutzler, DeRay Beach, Fla. A covered dish dinner was served at 7 o'clock and later in the evening the members spent the time reminiscing. Eagles Auxiliary Delegates to Jollet Delegates from Alton Eagles Auxiliary, 254, and from Jerseyville Eagles Auxiliary, 2747, left at noon today for Joliet to attend the Eagles Auxiliary state convention convening from June 18-21.

Mrs. Lester Kite, president, and Mrs. Frank McElrath, past president of the Alton Auxiliary, and Mrs. Charles Fuchs and Mrs. Theresa Haun, president and past president from the Jerseyville Auxiliary, are the delegates attending.

Mrs. McElrath is chairman of the state by-laws committee, and Mrs. Fuchs is a member of the state ritualistic team. Kappa Pal Sub-Debs With Miss Acker The Kappa Psi Sub-Debs will meet at o'clock this evening at the home of Miss Jean Acker on Mound St. Mrs.

Harry Milncr Hostcst, (o Club Lot-A-Fun Club was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Harry Milner, 1209 Union and following the playing of bunco refreshments were served. Mrs. Milner, Mrs. Beu- l.ih Shaffer, Mrs.

Paul Stevenson, Mrs. Pierce Winters, Mrs. Jacque Jacoby and Mrs. John K. Jacoby were awarded prizes.

Mis. Dal Pace, residing ai 1-09 I'mon will entertain the club in Tri Mu At tiub Tit MU ul pit i ac o'clock at Uae Shurron Stunner t'liKugftl to Mr. uuuon Mr and Wilson Stagner i'l Main South Ro.xana. aie announcing the engagement of 'heir daughter, Miss Sharron Stagner to Norval Cannon, son of Mrs. Dorothy Cannon of Jaek- somille.

Cannon is a 1952 graduate of the Jacksonville High School and is employed at Western Cartridge Co. Miss Stagner attended the Hoxana Hi School HUN past year. The couple plan late suimucj wedd.j.g Dame Ki-citul ni Itivt-r Scliool Shuii-v will nt nor darning i JU at 7:30 o'clock Friday in Uncoin School, Wood Kiver. This marks the Mr. and Mrs.

G. Edward genroth of Downey, are parents of a daughter, Lida Kay, born June 17. The babe weighed seven pounds and is the couple's first child. Mrs. Morgenroth is the former Miss Jane Albert of Coalesville, Pa.

Mr. Morgenrtoh is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G.

Morgenroth, 1515 Jersey St. The babe is the first girl in the Morgenroth family, Mr. and Mrs. G. G.

Morgenroth three sons and two grandsons. Mrs. Ernest Gernigin of 432 East Eighth is recuperating following an attack of sciatia. Charles Krepel and son, Dickie, of Lancaster, are visiting this week with Charles Krepel's mother, Mrs. Clara Krepel, 1807 State and with other relatvies.

Mr. Krepel and his son plan to leave Saturday to return to their home. Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Johnson of Granite City and Mrs. Ruth Hoover and son, Gerald, Alton, returned Wednesday from a west- second annual June recital. Miss Shirley Roose and' Mrs. Dorothy Lockhart will be accompanists.

Bobby Stamper will be master of ceremonies, and the Misses Josie Lowe, Irma Geist, Carolyn Walker, and Betty Hendrix will be ushers. Miss Zimmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Zimmer, 838 Washington plans to open a dance studio in Alton this summer. Mullink-Ray Engagement Announced Mr.

and Mrs. John L. Ray, Woodburn, are announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Billie Jean, to Leonard Mullink, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Mullink, Bunker Hill.

Miss Ray is a student at Bunker Hill High School. Mullink graduated in 1951. Wedding plans are indefinite, Birthday Party for John J. O'Donovan John J. O'Donovan was nine years old Wednesday, and to mark the occasion his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Cook, 3640 Western entertained with a birthday party from 6 to 8:30 o'clock. The cowboy theme was used in party decorations, and the birthday cake was topped by a simulated corral. Favors presented each boy were also in the western motif. Games were played by the youngsters and those receiving prizes were Robert Cleveland, Billy Miller, Mike Settinger, and Butch Chester.

Others present were David Chester, Kennoth Ruyle, Michael Hartnett, Stexen Balehelor, Ricky Ghent. Hobin Lahlein, and Gary Dean Cook, brother of John J. Mrs. Kenneth Huyle assisted Mrs. Cook in ing refreshments.

Farewell Luncheon For Mrs. Sifbert Mrs. J. E. Christian of 1920 Liberty was hostess to an attractively appointed luncheon Wednesday, entertaining in honor of Mrs.

James Siebert, who is leaving next week to make her home Valpariso, Ind. Covers were arranged for 12 tjue.sts. and pastel shades were used in the decorative scheme. A i eiH led uith candles a i iilrj piece. suii- xu'ro Mrs.

Siebti leccued a laie- Wi'll gilt. Mrs. Christian was assisted in er.tejia.in.mg by her mother, Mrs. W. O.

ern motor trip. They traveled to California, and on their return home, they stopped in Yellowstone National Park. The Rev. Father Peter Paul McGuinness, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Edwardsville, left today for New York, and on Saturday will sail for Ireland where he will visit relatives.

A native of Ireland Father McGuinness observed his 45th anniversary of ordination June 14. The Rev. Joseph A. Gschwend, S. of Oshkosh, is leaving Friday morning for St.

Mary's, after a visit with relatives. He will visit Chicago, New York and other places before returning to Oshkosh. Miss Pat Vine is enjoying a vacation stay in California, and on June 20 will arrive in Greeley, to take a six weeks' course at the Colorado State College at Greeley. Miss Vine, a teacher in the Crystal Lake (111.) school system, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Ben C. Vine, 549 East Twelfth before leaving for the west. Mr. and Mrs. James Siebert and son, James, will depart next week to make their home in Valparaiso, Siebert is the former Miss Thelma Wilken, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Wilken of 700 Linden Ave. Mr. Siebert is regional representative for Valparaiso University. I Missouri Synod Sets Mission Goal Dr.

Behnlsen Re-elected President HOUSTON A goal for at least 120 new missions annually in North and South America has been adopted by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The synod's 42nd triennial vention also has instructed its board for home missions to conduct studies designed to aid rural churches and congregations in congested metropolitan areas. An expanded missions program received attention Wednesday after the convention's opening business session had re-elected Dr. John W. Behnken, St.

Louis, as president of the synod. It was the seventh time for the be elected term. Other actions taken at the first business session Included: Adoption' of a by-laws change to provide that only one-half of the members of the boards of control of the various colleges and seminaries will leave office after each convention. This was done to assure holdover members. Adoption of a resolution direct- Ing that no member of the synod make statements to the press or grant interviews without approval of the convention public relations committee.

Mrs. Wra. Peek President Mrs. William Peek of Wood River was elected president of Madison County Salon, Eight Forty, at a dinner meeting Tuesday night at American Legion Home. Other officers are: Mrs.

Fred Hite, first vice president; Mrs. Ellsworth Hunt of Moro, second vice president; Mrs. George Means, Granite City, historian; Mrs. Russell Gibson, Wood River, chaplain; Mrs. Winifred Costello, Granite City, sergeant-at-a Miss Fannie Ullrich, secretary; Mrs.

Marie Cox, treasurer, and Mrs. Myrle Staples, mistress of ceremonies. Places for 24 were arranged for the dinner. Potted plants ornamented the table and were given as favors. Hostesses were Mrs.

Staples, Mrs. Hunt, and Mrs. John Hoehn. Prizes at games went to Miss Ullrich, Mrs. Walter Holtgreve, Maryville; Mrs.

C. H. Sanderson, Mrs. E. J.

Walton, and Mrs. Duff McBride. The July meeting will be held in Venice-Madison American Legion Home with Mrs. C. H.

Sanderson, Mrs. Means, and Miss Ullrich as hostesses. First Baptist Vacation THURSDAY, JUNE 18, IMS Births Mr. and Mrs. James McCollum Dow, are announcing the birth of a daughter at 10:39 a.

m. Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis J.

Alesandrini, Cottage Hills, at 1:12 p. m. Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Jack W. Glover, 703 Wilson South Roxana, are parents of a son. He was born at 4:01 p. m. Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital weighing six poundi and five ounces and has been given the name of Keith Wayne.

Mr. and Mrs. Glover have a daughter, Deborah Lynn. 3. The name of Martin Alan has been given a son bom to Mr.

and Mrs. William J. Crane, 1912 Central. Alton, at 4:49 p. m.

Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital He is their first child and weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces. Mrs. Crane will be remembered as the former Miss Bonita Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brooks of Bethalto.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stevenin of Route 1, Edwardsville, are parents of a daughter, whom they have named Cynthia Dee. The baby weighing five pounds and nine ounces, uas born at 4:45 p. m.

Wednesday in Alton Memorial Hospital. They also have a son, John Thomas, 11 A daughter, eight pounds and one ounce, was born at 11:16 a. m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Meisenheimer of 425 Shell- view, Bethalto. Announcement has been made of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Smiley of 743 Taylor Edwardsville.

The baby was born at 607 p. m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, weighing seven pounds and five ounces Mr. and Mis.

Thomas Lavender ot Taylor St. are parents ol son. born at a.m. Wednes- das in St. Josephs The baby weighs six pounds and OUIKl'S.

Mr. and Mrs. Jamei McElroy oi Dorchester have announced, the Vacation Bible School of the First Baptist Church will bring the two weeks vacation school to a close with a program at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening. 1 Exhibits of articles made by the students will be displayed and after the program a social hour will follow. Parents and friends of the children are welcome to attend.

There have been 106 enrolled, and 65 certificates of perfect attendance will be presented. The program will include the opening hymn, "This is My Father's World," scripture reading by Janette Robinson, prayer by the Rev. Roland E. Turnbull, and a trio by the Misses Mary Highsmith, Dona Stewart, and Betty Highsmith. The beginner, primary and Junior departments will give Bible verse readings and will present choral singing and the rhythm band.

The junior department will give a closing play, "We Would See Jesus." WOMAN'S AUXILIARY TO THE ALTON JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE had a dinner and installation of officers Tuesday night at Hotel Stratford. Seated, left to right, Mn George Fries, Mrs. Ray Luken, retiring president; Mrs. C. B.

Neudecker Mrs. Robert McCarroll, Mm Robert Clazebrook, new president; Mrs. Sidney Arst and Mrs. Homer Campbell. Ernest Benecke, Mrs.

George Peterie, Mrs. Paul McCoy, Mrs. Patrick O'Neill, Mrs. Homer Adams, Mrs. Elmer Roberts, Mrs.

Charles Katelinek, Mrs. Alvin Wiseman, Mrs. Edmund M. Morrissey, Mrs. Julian Friedman, and Mrs.

Harold photo. 115 Attend First Annual Memorial Reunion June 17 Alumna of Alton Memorial tal School of Nursing from at far west as California and Olegon, south to Kentucky, and north to Michigan, returned to Alton thit week for the first annual homecoming of the school which graduated its first class In 1941. Of the 276 graduates, 115 attended the reunion. Eight states were represented, with the greatest number coming from Missouri and Illinois. Preceding the homecoming luncheon Wednesday at the hospital, Individual reunions of the various classes were held at the homes of the Alton, graduates.

From 10 a. m. until noon the graduates were taken for a tour of the hospital and of Mary and Martha hails. At 12:30 o'clock luncheon was served in the student and graduate dining rooms with the welcoming address given by Mrs. James Sawyer, president of the Alumna Association and a member of the first graduating class.

Mrs. Lee Russell of the class of '42, was mistress of ceremonies and the invocation was by Miss Dorothea Clock. Miss Mary Ollesh of Decatur, a freshman in the nursing school, sang two vocal selections. Special guests included Miss Eunice Smith, who was presented a bouquet of roses in appreciation of the many things she has done for the hospital and the student nurses; Charles R. Freeman, hospital administrator, and Miss Virginia Cramblett, director of nurses.

Members of the committee who had charge of the homecoming in- eluded Mrs. James Sawyer, Mrs. MRS OSEpH ECO pp, were marned Sunday aftfir Carroll Jones, Mrs. Spencer Law- noon the Wood River Fjrst Baptist Church with the Rgv Ear less Mrs. R.

Boyd, and Mrs. Ro- ff er5 on White officiating. Mrs. Ecoppi is the former Miss Lois land Rawson. anet photo.

University Heads Society Meets Speak at Meeting At East Alton Dads Club Entertains EAST ALTON Ladies Mis- Prospective Students slo aiRy et Fhrien shi Gen eral Baptist Church will place a University of Illinois Dads in the church kitchen of Madison County held a' meeting according to plans made at the Wednesday night at the Mineral business meeting at the church Springs Hotel with Dr. T. W. Tuesday evening. Committee in Harrison, president, Edwardsville, charge of the purchase includes presiding.

Fred Figge, Collins- Mrs. Charles Shrum, Mrs. Tony ville, is co-president of the group. McCartney, Mrs. C.

E. Murray Talks were made by Stanley Mrs. George Sterling, Mrs. Rahn, supervisor of off campus Howard Monroe and Mrs. Sherman housing, Miss Miriam Shelden, Orris.

dean of women, and E. E. Stafford, The group also decided to es- dean of men, University of llli- tablish a missionary library at nois. After the talks a question the church and members are to and answer period was held, lead- bring missionary books to the next ing to information as to the uni- society meeting. and later campus movies Tne president Mrs Eart Eyerett shown.

named Mrs. Shrum as chairman Refreshments were served by of a committee to make arrange Mrs. C. W. Emons.

ctuurman of men ts for an old fashioned pie sup- are to be brought to the July meeting of the society. Guest speaker Tuesday evening was Mrs. James Colbert, wife of the Rev. James Colbort of the Mt. Vernon General Baptist Church.

Rev. Colbert recently returned from Tinian where he wile talked films of the Tinian leper colony. Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Evwett will be hostesses for the next meeting.

Do; Kitten A dog which risked its lift to rescue a kitten it wasn't even acquainted with won the accolade of people in Wellington, New Zealand. It was a three-year-old sheep-dog. The kitten had been washed offshore by a heavy surf and carried 100 yards into the sea. The dog swam to the rescue and with the kittefj in its mouth made for itt own home, taking a short cut by jumping a high wooden gate. 7:30 to 9 o'clock this evening at the Mineral Springs Hotel.

Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally! birth of their first child, Janice Day. The baby was bom at 12:04 p.m., Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital, Litrhfield, wpighing seven pounds and six ounres. Mrs. Mc- Fhoy before her marriage.

Robert Walters of Bunker Hill. Gratian, Mrs. T. W. Harrison and Mrs.

Fred Figge. E. E. Stafford and Mrs. Stafford, the former Miss Mae Faulstich, are former Alton residents.

During his stay here Mr. Stafford met many Alton friends. More than 150 persons, including prospective University of Illinois students and their parents, were in attendance. Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily tlieia vlttart PMI DEMONSTRATION TNI VABVIOVS HATS TO HIGHLIGHT SUMMER FASHIONS myrtle U. pau! 104 i.

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