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PAGE SIX ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1948 Thomas P. Flynn Dies at Residence Funeral Rites.Wednesday At St. Patrick's Thomas PatHck Flynn, 68, of 1110 Putnam, ah employe Tor .10 yfefttB at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. and Its predecessor, Illinois Glass died at 12:30 B. m.

today at his home. He had been in failing health for a year and for the past seven weeks had been bedfast. The decline in his health began following the death of an only child, Thomas Edward Flynn, In ApHl of 1946, as result of Injuries suffered In an Industrial accident. Born in Alton, April 16, 1879, 'Flynn was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Flynn. He was the last of his family. He had been employed for nearly half a century at the glass company and in recent years had been watchman at the lower gate. He-had previously been employed in the box shop department. His wife, Mrs.

Mary Flynn, is the only Immediate survivor. Funeral rites with solemn re- quem high mass will be conducted Wednesday at 9 a. in St. Patrick's Church. The body Is ftt Staten funeral home where friends call after 7 p.

today. The will be recited Tuesday at p. m. i Personals William Wllken of a telephone call from the Rev. C.

'Gesch, of Orange, Pastor (Sesch 'called to Inquire about the tornado at Fosterburg and Bunker fliill. The Rev. Gesch Is pastor of Ithe Lutheran Church at Orange a former pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church In Alton. Mr. and Mrs.

John Russell Kortkamp and Mrs. W. O. Luly'of Chicago spent the with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Kortkamp, whose home at Bunker Hill was demolished in Friday morning's tornado.

Mr, and Mrs. Kortkamp 'and four-year-old granddaughter, "Karen Joyce Kortkamp, were in the house when it was wrecked 'Ibut no one was jnjured. Mr. and Kortkamp have taken up in 'a home which they "'Sown in The granddaughter ls a daughter of Mr. and iMrs.

Lincdjji Bruns, 827 Chouteau 7- Mrs. Louis D. Victor, formerly Alton, hffff returned to St. Louis from Arizona where she spent the printer, Mrs. Leona Schmidt of- the '-Fbundatlofl, Department, Young's Store, has returned Chicago where she attended 'a week's session at the Warner School of Corsetry.

Mrs. Schmidt successfully passed a written ex- 'amlnation In anatomy, figure analysis, merchandising, advertis- ing'and promotion. Mrs, Bessie Stephenson of St, spent the week-end with Mrs. Birdie Clifford, 1124 Logan street, Mrs. Isabelle Oliver Cottage Hills spent Sunday at the 'City Hospital, St.

Louis, with her mother, Mrs. Anna Van Meter, Who is in a critical condition, Mr, and Mrs. William Wild of Johnston City, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Metcalf and son, of Godfrey, were the week-end guests o.f Mr.

and Mrs. Ike Duke of. ,801 Henry street. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Oliphant, of 410 Prospect avenue, Wood were Sunday visitors at Pu Quoin.

Mr, and Mrs. C. Heckman of '814 Grove street will be leaving Haven, at a future date to reside. Heckman has been transferred there as chief accountant for the Winchester division of 'Olin Industries, Inc. He will go east probably this week, Mrs.

remaining here until he 'finds quarters for them. He has been assistant chief accountant for Olin Industries here. Mrs. Rohert Rawllns of 526 Alby returned home Saturday rfrom California, where she had to attend tho funeral of her mother, Mrs, Edith Freeto Hamilton, who died February 26 at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Cantrlll, of Santa Monica.

Hospital aWd Church Notes on Page 13 WANTED TO RENT 4 pr 5 Room Modern Unfurnished House or Apartment By twp Keiponslblo. Will pay good rent, Writi Box 1020, Telegraph SEEK FOR Roelhler (left), St. Louis, and Robert' Legato (right), Fosterburg, assist John Scroggins, center, in obtain ng aid at the Red Cross relief office in the Elks' club basement. Mr, Scroggins is in need of a house for his wife arid the five children, all in hospitals at present, and his two friends were transposing him around in his search. The Red Cross official is Miss Helen Corken of the Mid-west area disaster photo.

CLUBS PARTIES WEDDINGS TEAS DANCES RECEPTIONS 'Named; Qiuum's Attendant Miss Ruth Anne Nolan was recently chosen first attendant to the queen of the Gamma Phi gymnastic circus held at Illinois iState Normal University at Normalj here she is a student. The queen and her court were ichosen in an alls 1) 1 election prior to the clr- Icus and reigned over the two performances given. Miss Nolan was HIIss Nolan, escorted by Philip Weber, 304 Main street, Edwardsville, who is a member of Gamma Phi, Miss Nolan, a sophomore, is a daughter of Mrs. Ruth Simpkins, 516 Broadway, East Alton. She is majoring in English and Is the associate editor of "The Vidette," weekly school paper.

A Sliow-Bialek Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bialek, 1339 North Maplewood avenue, Chicago, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Hermana Constance, to Robert, R. Show, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clark Show, 3101 Alby street. Miss Bialek, graduate of Tuley High School, Chicago, and of Mundelein 1- lege, Evanston, 111., is employed as 'auditor Sleelco Stainless' Miss Biiilek. Steel Company of Chicago. Mr. Show is employed as main- lainance electrician for the F.

J. Littell Machine Company, Chicago. He Is a graduate of Alton Senior High School and of the American Television Institute, Chicago. The couple plan to wed in June. A Watson Family Gathering Mr, and Mrs.

Frank Caslel- vecchi of Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Walter of St, Louis, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.

K. D. Watson of 1126 Main street, parents of Mrs, Caslelvecchl und Mrs. Walter. On Sunday they were joined by Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Watson and son, Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Watson of Alton, for a family gathering. Luncheon lor Mrs.

Shu key Miss Mary Elizabeth Gcthing gave a luncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs. Louise Shnrkey whose marriage to Robert J. Jourdain will take place March 31. Covers were arranged for 12 guests, and sweetpeas were used in the decorative scheme. Playing of bridge followed the luncheon, and Mrs.

Robert L. DC- Grande, Mrs. Walter Judy and Mrs. John Paul received "prizes, Miss Gethlng presented a pre- nuplial gift to Miss Gethlng. A (Sorority With Mrs.

Cherry Delta Thela Tan sorority will have parly Tuesday night at 7:45 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lester Cherry, 305 East Third street. Members are-uked to bring three cans of vegetables fruit, and an article of household goods or wearing apparel for persons In the tornado-stricken communities. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ruth and Market Streets, Roland E. Turnbull, Pastor, 7i80 P.

M. "KING OF KJNCS" A Sound Moving 1'loture, CpoU B. PeMllle production. A free will offering will be taken. AH iff SpjrdUHy invited to attend.

WECJAL TiSU P.M. COMMUNION SERVICE UNA Annual Banquet Marguerite Camp, 500, Royal Neighbors of America, will have a banquet, marking its fifty-first anniversary, at the Young Women's Christian Association at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday night. Due to the banquet the camp will dispense with its semi-monthly business, meeting. AAUW Meeting Tonight Alton Branch, American Association of University Women, will meet this evening at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Kenneth' E.

Humphrey, 800 Alton, street. Miss Warren to Wed Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Henke of 324 street, Edwardsville, are announcing the approaching marriage their daughter, Miss Shirley Warren, to William Francis Dettmers, son of William H. Dettmers of 324 Mill street, Belhalto, and the late Mrs.

Dottmers. The wedding will take place at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, April 30 in Our Lafly Queen of Peace Church, Bethalto, with the pastor, Rev, Thomasi Manning officiating. Miss Warren, a graduate of the Edwardsville High School, is employed in the recorder of deeds office, county courthouse, and Mr. Dettmers, a graduate of the East Alton-Wood River High School, served with the infantry for two years' yi Europe and is proprietor of the Bethalto Cleaners. Cpsilon Sigma Alpha The Alpha Psi chapter of tho Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority will meet Tuesday evening at tho home Mrs, Joseph Pierick, 2412 Sanford avenue at 7:30 o'clock.

Annivorsiu'y Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Michel Romov 'of 221 East Seventh street entertained with a dinner Saturday night marking the tenth anniversary of a card club of which they ore members. Guests in attendance were Mr. and Mrs.

Howard F. Otstot, Mr. and Mrs, C. Thayer, Mr. and Mm.

Keehner, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hausafus and Mr.

and Mrs. C. G. of University City, Mo. Letters were read from former members, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Bensinger of New nochelle, N. Rnd Mr. find Mrs. L.

Agnew of Richmond, Va. Playing of'bridge followed dinner, a'nd Mrs. Thnyer was presented with a prize. Miss Weeks Showered Miss Betty Weeks, whose marriage to Leland Schroeder will take place Easier Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Evangelical Church at Brighton, was honored Thursday night at a parly given by Mrs. Russell Craigsmlles, Mrs.

Karl Weeks and Mrs. Adam Deahl at the homo of Mrs. Deahl, 1408 Hodgers avenue. Tho party appointments were In pink and white, and gifts of a miscellaneous nature for the bride-to- be wore arranged on a table In Hie dining room, around parasol. Suspended over the table was a can.

Bingo prizes were awarded to Mrs. Donald Farrcll, Mrs. Howard Mrs. Roy Deahl and Mrs. Louis Ozee, arid the served refreshments.

hostesses Wedding in Kiist Alton Homer Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Cook of Bowen, and Miss Edith Atteberry, daughter of Mrs. Harry Worthy of Alton and Leroy Atteberry of Portland, were married before the Rev. William Bonn, minister at the First Baptist Church, East Alton, at his home Saturday, March 20, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Stockton of Alton were the couple's attendants. Miss Atleberry wore a navy blue suit and red accessories, and her maid of honor appeared in a black suit and had green accessories. The young women wore orchid corsages.

A wedding dinner was served at the Mineral Springs Hotel for the bridal party. Mr. Cook, associated with Tru- rnan-Akers Truck Line, and bride will resldn in Mrs. Cook was employed'' at Red Top restaurant before her marriage. Grand Officers Night Alton Chapter Order of Rainbow for Girls will observe Grand Officers Night March 29 at Franklin Masonic Temple.

Plans for the observance will be completed at, a meeting to be held by the chapter at 7:45 o'clock tonight. Tickets for a banquet to be given in connection with Grand Officers Night will be ready for distribution. Cousins Club Kntcrtsiinrd Cousins Club was entertained Friday night by Miss Joan Yost of 705 Brown si reef. Bunco was and refreshments were Miss Yost was presented Diaper Service Delivery service every Wednesday anil Saturday, We van furnish the or launder WHITE OK 1'IIONG LEITER Diaper Service Phono Jefferson 4180 Olive St. St.

Louli (8) Serving Alton, Hast Alton, Wood River and Roxana. played, served. with a birthday gift, and Mrs. Ernest Benecke, Mrs. S.

Harold Roberts, Mrs. Harold Horstman, Mrs. Frank Yost and Miss Mary Lou Benecke were awarded Miss Benecke, residing at 922 Logan street, will entertain the club in April. Grunt Long Honored Grant Long, who celebrated his 76th birthday anniversary today, was honored with a party Saturday night given by his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Long and his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Paul Rands. The party was given in the Long homo at 1102 Douglas street and the honored guest, was showered with gifts.

Tho evening was spent in playing pinochle, after which a buffet supper was served to 22 guests. The buffet, table was centered with large birthday coke topped with candles. In the pinochle games prizes were given to Mrs. J. W.

Long, Mrs. Samuel Long, Mrs. Olin Long, John Welch, Dan Blodgett and Grant Long. Snow-Miller Wedding Miss Louise Miller, daughter of Mrs. Anna Miller of 224 Eighth street, Wood River, and I lie late Eilcrt Millur, will become the bride of Jewell Snow of Roxana, at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.

The ceremony will take place in the home of Miss Miller's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Srhueler of 224 Eighth street, Wood Rlvor, with the Rev. E. E.

DoLong, pastor of the First. Presbyterian Church, Wood River, officiating. Miss Betty Grace Cresswell, youngest daughler of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J.

Cresswell of Elsah, became the brick- of Howard W. Davis, son of Mrs. Paul F. Davis of 3420 California avenue, before a large 1 gathering in the First Methodist Church at 6 o'clock Sunday evening. The Rev.

Paul B. Brown officiated, using the double ring ceremony, and Miss was given in marriage by her father. While the guesAi were assembling Mrs. T. G.

Turner, organist, played a program of bridal selections, and before the entrance of the bridal parly accompanied Mrs. Richard Kjellstrom of The Principia who sang "At Dawning" and Day of Golden Promise." At the close of the cerem'ony Mrs. sang, "The Lord's Kjellstrom Prayer." Mrs. Turner played "The Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin" by Wagner for the processional' and the Mendelssohn March as the bridal parly left the church. Miss Cresswell was preceded down the aisle by her maid of honor, Miss Marie Cresswell, and her six bridesmaids.

She was met at 'the chancel by her fiance, who entered the auditorium from (he study. He was accompany by his brother and best man, Paul F. Davis, Jr. Mrs. Barnal Cresswell and daughler, Hazel Marie Cresswell, junior bridesmaid, entered the church first, and were followed by Miss Doris Hibbard of The Principia and Miss Laverne Gelzinnis.

Miss Bess Steele of The Principia and Miss Nancy McDow of Elsah, student at Shurtleff College'walked before Miss Mario, Cresswell, maid of honor. David Niederkorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garhardt. Niederkorn of Alton, entered the auditorium after the maid of honor who preceded the bride-to-be who was accompanied by her father.

David wore a white suit, and carried the rings on a white satin pillow. Miss Cresswell wore a bridal gown of off-white satin, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, long sleeves and a full skirt which terminated in a graceful train. Two rows of pearls emphasized the neckline. She wore a finger-tip length veil, held in place with heirloom Brussels lace, and carried Calla lilies centered with a white orchid. The attendants wore white gowns and small hats made of bands of material corresponding to that in their dresses, and carried spring flowers.

Miss Marie Cresswell appeared in a taffeta frock styled with a fitted bodice and hoop skirt, and wore long white mitts. The gown was fashioned with a cap collar and a net yoke. Miss Cresswell, sister of the bride, carried yellow jonquils and blue iris arranged with ribbon. Mrs. Barnal sister, and Miss Hazul Marie Cresswell, niece of the bride; Miss Hibbard, Miss Gelzinnis, Miss Steele and Miss McDow wore white lace floor length frocks, fashioned with cape effect, and full length mitts.

Mrs. Cresswell and Miss Cresswell carried red, Miss Hibbard light pink, Miss Gelzinnis dark pink, Miss Slecle yellow and Miss McDow yellow and red carnations arranged with green ribbon. The church was lighted by tapers MR7AND MRS. JOHN LAWRENCE, who were married Thursday, in College Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs.

Lawrence is the former Miss Maxine Hull, daughler of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hull of Payson, III. in two seven-branch candelabra, nml ferns, palms and white snapdragons and stock provided a pretty setting for the bridal party. Robert: Pfaff, William Bull, Fred Norton and Dale Barker of Alton, Barnard Shaw, Richard Kjellstrom and a a 1 Cresswell were groomsmen.

Two hundred and fifty guests attended a reception which took place at the Young Women's Christian Association after the nuptials. The lounge was decorated with spring flowers, and a five-tier wedding cake on the refreshment table, was encircled with green- cry and topped with small figures suggestive of a bride and groom. The Misses Karolyn Knauf, The! ma Prange, Lois Howard, Jo Ann Mitchell and Ann Williams of The Principia, Miss Patricia Vine of student at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, and Mrs. Paul F. Davis, assisted in entertaining and in serving.

After the bridal couple cut the wedding cake pieces of the confection were served by the Misses Hazel Pinney and Dolores Saunders, cousins of tho bride, from St, Louis, Miss Louise Andrews of the Village Inn, Elsah, and Mrs. M. Megowen The Principia. Mr. and Mrs.

Davis, who are enjoying a week's honeymoon; plan to reside with the former's parents. The bride wore a navy blue costume, with an orchid pinned at her left shoulder when she departed last night. Mr. Davis is associated in business with his father and brother, Paul F. Davis, operating a grocery store under the name of Paul F.

Davis and Sons. He and his bride are graduates of Alton High School, and the latter is a student at The Principia, Elsah. Young Weds Club Mr. and Mrs. Edward N.

Lock and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thurman entertained members of the Young Weds Club Saturday night in the Lock home, 856 Washington avenue. The evening was spent in playing pinochle after which a buffet luncheon was served. Pinochle was played during the evening and prizes were given to Kenneth Kressler, Joseph Schulz, Mrs.

John Lock and Mr. Thurman. After the games a buffet luncheon was served. Easter decorations were used for the party. New members attending the party were Mr.

and Mrs. John GOULDING'S. Jewelers in Alton Since 1852 than a fashion accessory At Adverlind in VOGUE colors to match your glovei, your your costume. The Registrar holds everything you completely. $3.50 to $15.00 EOULDING'S Births The Rev.

and Mrs. John Dearlng of Cottage Hills are parents of a daughter, Deborah Lee, The bnby, weighing seven pounds and nine ounces, was born Saturday In Alton Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Dearlng is pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Cottage Hills. Peggy Lou is the name given a daughter born Sunday in Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr, and Mrs.

Lester Cummlngs of 110 Tenth street, Wood River. The baby weighs seven pounds and three ounces. Mr. and Mrs! Willard Glbbins of 530 Tlpton avenue, Wood River, have announced the birth of a son, whom they have named Paul Alan. The baby weighed nine pounds and live ounces and was born Sunday In Alton Memorial Hospital.

A son, weighing nine pounds and 15 ounces, was born Saturday In Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Gray of Jerseyville, Route 3. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Pollard of Kane, Route 1, are parents of a son, whom they have named Joe Henry.

The baby weighed eight: pounds and five ounces and was born at 5:17 a. Saturday in Alton Memorial Hospital. The name of Thomas Norton has been given a son, born Sunday in Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Dierkes of Moro. The baby weighed seven pounds and ounces and was born at 10:26 a.

A son, weighing 12 pounds and two ounces, was born Friday In Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hardwick of Bethalto. Lucinda Ma.ry is the name given to a daughter born Friday in Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

John Richardson, 2507 Ida street. The baby weighed three pounds and 12 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuchs of Jerseyville, Route 4, have given the name of Diana Marguerite to daughter, born Thursday in Alton Memorial Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Holtzscher of 211 South Ninth street, Wood River, have announced the birth of a son. The baby was born Thursday in Alton Memorial Hospital, weighing 11 pounds and one ounce. A six pound 13 ounce daughter was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Cecil Giles of 3105 Hillcrcst avenue at St. Joseph's Hospital at 4:10 p. Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Redd of Strong avenue are parents of a son born at 8:09 a. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Anton Gusel of 2715 Palmer street have announced the birth of a son. The baby was Lock and Mr. and Mrs. David Rasar.

The club will have a potluck dinner April 1 at the Young Women's Christian Association. DAVIS CRESSWELL Mr, and Mrs. Howard Davis, the former Miss Betty Grace Cresswell, whose wedding occurred at First Methodist Church Sunday evening. The Rev. Paul Brown performed the by Stephen's Studio.

Mrs. Docia Brown Funeral Services Funeral rites for Mrs. Docia Brown were conducted by the Rev. R. R.

Trickey at 1:30 p. m. at Gent; funeral home. Mrs. Herman Meyer, accompanied by Mrs.

Joyce Fletcher at the organ, sang several selections. Pallbearers were Ralph Prough, Clifton Prough, Clyde Prough, Lester Groves, Louis Franz and Rue Henderson. Burial was in the family lot in Alton cemetery. Cosmetologists' Madison County Hairdressers A Cosmetologists will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the Young Women's Christian Association. Clothing for storm victims will be taken to the meeting.

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