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Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa • 18

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Sunday morning THE DAViPOitT DEMOCRAT AKl) LEAbEit October 1 6, 1933 St Joseph Church Is Scene Of Johnson-Cosgrove Wedding Verna Blair Is Party Honoree Camilla Reck Thomas Behan Wed in Early Morning Service Postnuptial Given For Bridal Couple Johnson-Ballard Vows Spoken in Morning Ceremony in Rock Island 18 1 BEFORE an altar decorated with palms, fcrns, and bouquets of yellow and white chrysanthemums. Miss Genevieve Coegrove, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Cosgrove, 1723 Vest Seventh The last in a series of prenup-tial parties honoring Miss Verna Blair who will become Mis.

John II. Kuehl in a ceremony this afternoon, was given Friday h'ght by Mrs. F. D. Butler, 3119 Fair avenue.

The 12 guests played court-whist, with prizes going to Miss Eleanor Beck, Mrs. A. M. Carlmavk and Miss Leola Fredricks. Refreshments were served at a table appointed in blue and silver.

The honoree received a party gift. Attorney and Mrs. Henry E. C. Ditzen, 728 West Fifteenth street, entertained at a postnuptial tea Saturday afternoon in the Lend-a-.

Hand club lounge for their son and daughter-in law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ditzen of Rock Island, who have just returned from their honeymoon trip to Chicago. Their marriage was an event of Oct. 8.

The afternoon hours were enjoyed informally. Thirty Tri-city relatives and friends were guests. Yellow'and brown, the bride's chosen colors, featured decorations. Mrs. Walter Ditzen Is the former Caroline Riordan of Rock Island.

MOUNDS OF WHITE chrysanthemums banked the altar in Our Lady of Lourdes church, Bettendorf, before which vows were spoken in an early morning service by Miss Carmilla Reck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, L. M. Reck, 408 Nineteenth street, Bettendorf, and Thomas M. Behan, son of Mrs.

Ann Behan, 1704 Marquette street, Davenport. The marriage was performed at 7:15 a. m. Saturday, with the Rev. Thomas P.

Coleman, pastor, officiating at the marriage service and celebrating the nuptial mass. Miss Rosemary Reck attended her sister as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Jeanne Krell, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Andorothy Behan, sister of Married IN A MORNING ceremony in the First Baptist church, Rock Island, Miss Geraldine Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.

F. Ballard, 2215 Seventeenth street, Rock Island, became the bride of Harry Folke Johnson, Rock Island, son of Mr. and Mrs. August John-aon of Dorchester, Mass. The Rev.

V. II. MacNeill, pastor, officiated at the ceremony at 7 a. m. Saturday, in the presence of a large assembly of friends.

The church was decorated with white chrysanthemums and ferns. Preceding the service, a program of nuptial melodies was played by Miss Lucille Kramer, organist. Miss Esther Malmrose of Rock Island, and Mrs. Clifford B. Barnett of Milwaukee, aang.

During the speaking of the vow, the Misses Doris Swanson. Moline, and Frances Peterson, Rock Island, sang. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Miss Ruth Johnson of Dorchester, sister of the bridegroom. The Misses Blenda Lund-qulst of Chicago, and Hxalyn Mag-nuson of both sorority aisteri of the bride at Augustana college, were bridesmaids. Ernest A.

Heuck of Davenport served as best man. Wallace O. Gruenhagen and John R. Brooks, both of Rock Island, were ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

She wore a white velvet gown, fashioned on princess lines, having a collar of aeedpearls. The long aleeves were full at the shoulders and tight from elbow to wrist. A coronet of white velvet fnd a veil of 'Uimh- were worn by the bride, and he carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. MlfJ Johnson and the bridesmaids were atlired similarly in purple velvet cut in empire style, with heart-shaped necklines. They carried bouquets of copper-colored chrysanthemums, and wore tiny copper pompons in their hair.

A wedding breakfast was served to 25 guests at the Fort Armstrong hotel. Later the bridal couple left the bridegroom. Joseph Lynch of Chicago, served Mr. Behan as best man. Ushers were Jack Wiley and Robert Raymond, both of Davenport.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white transparent velvet, styled on princess lines, with the floor-length skirt extending into a short train. The gown had a square neckline, and the long sleeves were puffed to the elbow. Her tulle veil extended beyond the train of the gown, and fastened to the coiffure with a halo of satin. Her flowers were a shower arrangement of Johanna Hill roses. The honor maid wore a gown of green transparent velvet, fashioned with a full floor-length skirt.

The sleeves were short and puffed, and the neckline was square. She wore a poke-bonnet and elbow-length lace mitts in the same hue, and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. Both bridesmaids wore transparent velvet gowns, made similiar-ly to that of Miss Reck. Miss Krell was in dusty pink, with bonnet and mitts to match, while Miss Behan wore poudre blue. Each carried a Gibson Girl bouquet.

A wedding breagfast was served at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Reck, 1S3S Brown street, Bettendorf.

Covers for 50 friends and relatives i i i i MRS. HARRY F. JOHNSON on a motor trip south. For travel-1 ing the bride wore a black velvet frock, carranil coat and black dolt hat. After Nov.

1, they will reside at 2512 Seventeenth street, Rock Island. The bride, a graduate of Rock Island high school, was graduated from Augustana college in 9'i4. She alo attended University of Southern California at Los Angeles, and la employed as assistant libruH-n at the Rock library. At AnRiistana she was affiliated with Kappa Epsilon pocial aorority and Alpha Pi honorary dramatic fraternity, and Alpha Delta, national journalistic fraternity. She is a member of the Playcrafters.

Mr. Johnson was graduated from Dorchester high school for boys, and front Northeastern university at Ronton. He Is a civil encinrer employed at the Rock Island division of the L'nlted States engineers at the Clock Tower. Fried Chicken DINNER Chicken Gumbo nup Fresh. Vegetable Soup Jellied Contomm or Tomt Juice Individual Whiting Fried in Butter Tried Chicken.

Country Sty! Corn Tritler BritgM Sirloin of Beef with. Mushroom Grtvy Southern Style Sweet Potato Pattie or Whtpprdl Potato Cauliflower with Cheese Sauct i Green Beans or Cabbage Slaw Assorted French Pastry Layer Cake Pineapple Ice, Butterscotch Sundae or Ice Cream CoHee. Milk. Tea or Buttermilk HOTEL BLACKHAWK' COFFEE SHOP fit Schwanz-Scharf Nuptial Is Service at Home in LeClaire Mreet, repeated nuptial vows with Guy W. Johnson of Rock Island, son of Mrs.

C. E. Johnson of Parkersburg, Saturday morn-ins. The Rt. Rev.

Msgx. George Gig-linger, pastor, celebrated the nuptial ma.s and read the marriage service at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph's Catholic church.

Miss Elenora Koos was the maid of honor. Miss Gladys Emmerling of Aurora, 111., was the bridesmaid. Mary Ann and Joseph Fatrick Cosgrove, twin brother and sister of the bride-elect, acted as ring bearer and flower girl, respectively. Carl Sundeen of this city served as best man. Ushering were Richard Cosgrove, the bride's brother, and Allen Cooley.

Acolytes were Jim and John Cosgrove, Anthony and Paul Werthmann. Arnold Ruefer, organist, presented appropriate nuptial music. Miss Eva Johnson of Gilraore City, a sister of the bridegroom, was the vocal soloist. Walking with her father, who gave her in marriage, the bride was gowned in floor-length white satin having long, full sleeves trimmed with lace, a Queen Ann collar, and gathered bodice which was also lace-trimmed. The long Pkirt extended into a full train.

Her finger-tip length tulle veil was held with crown of seed-pearls and a narrow chin strap. She also wore a blush veil. The gift of the bridegroom was a sapphire brooch. She wore the watch vhich her mother wore at her wedding 22 years ago. Attired In Period Gowni.

The maid of honor and bridesmaids were attired in similar period gowns of moire taffeta, having hoop skirts and low necklines. The double puffed sleeves were banded with velvet ribbon. They wore tiny, doll hats and carried bouquets of chrysanthemums. Miss 'GRCJEN RISTSIDE Frt' (kt Biott ttikid ibout witch I tht yttr. Grata Rmiidt nodtfittlf priced adiptttio tt that Montionjlly luccmful Grutn witck worn au SIDE ol tht wrin.

Model hewn hirt it til ptictd I ant? IH.JJ. fm Gift! From Schnetf Bros. im Are Gift At Their Best TERMS IF DESIRED ScIuieffBros JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS 242 West Third Davenport Again or Mt i hi i Announcement Is made by Mr. and Mrs, Herman G. Crowl, 1734 Bridge avenue, Davenport, of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Louise Crowl (above), to Frank C.

Porter of Rock Island, son of Thomas S. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif. The marriage was a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 9, In Wayland, Mo. Tht couple was unattended.

The bride wore a black frock, with dark brown accessories. Mrs. Porter was graduated from Davenport high school, and Mr. Porter was graduated from Walker high school in Walker, Mo. He is employed by the National Battery Co.

in Rock Island, where the couple will re-side. Augustana Music Group Has Dinner The Sigma Mu Alpha music organization at Augustana college had a formal dinner Friday evening at the Harper House in Rock Island. New members were initiated at a formal service conducted at the home of Wilbur F. Swanson, 727 Thirty-fourth street, Rock Island, who is dean of the music department at Augustana. Wilbur Peterson, president of the organization, gave the welcome, and Miss Ruth Loreen responded.

Dr. Conrad J. Bergendoff, president of the college, gave a brief flshory of music at the college and the hopes for the future. The new members are the Misses Loreen, Vivian Unit, Ruth Larson, Jean Prosser, Helen Meyn, Janice Ernst, and Doris Engstrom. A 1 i i ii MRS.

THOMAS BEHAN were set at tables appointed in green and white, with a large wedding cake, flowers and tapers as decorations. That afternoon scores of persons attended the informal reception at the residence. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Walter Peterson, Miss Julia Michl, Miss Mary Catherine Behan and Miss Ellen Veach. Mr.

and Mrs. Behan left Saturday evening on a short motor trip. For traveling the bride wore a navy blue ensemble with Ian accessories. Upon their return they will reside at 835 Hall street, Bettendorf. The bride was a graduated from Our Lady of Angels academy in Clinton, and Mr.

Behan was graduated from St. Ambrose academy. He later attended St. Ambrose college. He is employed by the Continental Baking in this city.

try MRS. ELMER SCHWANZ I Engaged Cf a i Mr. and Mn. William Prose, 2307 Grant street, Bettendorf, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Betty Prose, (above), to Edward Schneider, son of Mrs. W.

H. Schneider, 2545 Central avenue, Bettendorf. The marriage will be a midwinter service in Bettendorf. Both Miss Prose and Mr. Schneider attended Bettendorf schools, and the latter was graduated from Davenport high school.

He is employed at the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Miss Prose is employed at the lowana Dairy Products Co. Over 125 Enjoy Madison Party More than 125 persons enjoyed the card party sponsored by the Parent-Teacher association of Madison school Friday evening at the J. B. Young intermediate school.

Bridge, 500 and bunco were played, with a prize at each tahin for high score. Several attendance awards were presented. Refreshments were served later in the evening. Mrs. W.

F. Eekhardt eral chairman for the affair. Ta bles and cards were in charge of urs. n. tfnknahn, and Mrs.

H. E. Kabel was chairman of the refreshment committee. The chairman for the candy sale held in conjunction with the party was Mrs. El mer natntr.

other committee workers were Mrs. E. H. Falk, Mrs. B.

H. Schoonhoven. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. William Van Walterop.

Recent Graduates Group in Meeting Thirty-three members of the Recent Graduates group of the Iowa and Illinois branches of the Amer ican Association of ''Tniversitv Women, convened Friday evening in me Alice Carlson tea room, Moline. Miss Marion Brown, president, was in charge. Miss Florence Lippens of Rock Island, was elect ed treasurer to succeed Mrs. J. Ryan who has moved from the city.

Miss Delia Koesler of Davenport, play project chairman, read the play, "Dick Whittington," which the group will present to an audience of school children early in December. Mrs. Sidney Carney of Rock Island, showed colored motion pictures of a recent trip around the world, and displayed costumes, linens and other articles which she has collected. A social hour was enjoyed. Hostesses were Mrs, E.

R. Petersen, Mrs. Wallace Goranson and Miss Brown, all of Moline. Complete Visit. Mr.

and Mrs. Perry Rose of Menomonie, who have been visiting durin- the past few days with Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Rankin, 220 Gaines street, left Saturday morning for Rockford, 111., where they will enjoy abrief sojourn en- route to their home. ESTABLISHED ItU) priced from '425 IASY TERMS of "The BABY Treadwell-Untiedt Nuptial Performed Marriage vows were taken by Miss Elvera Untledt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Untiedt of Stockton, and Jack Treadwell, son of Charles Treadwell of Bennett, Saturday afternoon. The Rev.

J. A. Miller officiated at the rite at 1 p. m. in the parsonage of St.

Paul's Lutheran church. Dr. and Mrs. C. L.

Lekwa of Ben nett, were the attendants. A floor-length gown of white Chantilly lace over white satin attired the bride. It was fashioned with long sleeves and a Queen Ann collar. She wore ft floral wreath in her hair, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Mrs.

Lekwa's floor-length gown was in an Alice Blue shade. Her arm bouquet was of Briarcliff roses. Covers were set for 14 jtuests at the wedding dinner' served at the Untiedt residence, and followed by an evening reception to honor the couple. The bride is a Durant high school graduate. Mr.

Treadwell received his education in the schools of Bennett. He is employed by the Standard Oil in Bennett, where the couple will reside. Fowlers 2-Process 3i V( MRS. GUY W. JOHNSON Koos was in a gown of teal blue, trimmed with maroon velvet bows, while Miss Emmerling's gown was in an ashes of roses shade trimmed with sky blue ribbon.

The flower girl's frock was of pink taffeta, fashioned like those of the bride's attendants. Baby blue velvet ribbons furnished the trimming. She wore a baby blue doll hat and carried a basket of flowers. The ribbon bearer's suit was of white linen, and he carried the ring on a white satin pillow. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.

Cosgrove selected an afternoon frock of teal blue satin and crepe, and matching accessories, Mrs. Johnson wore an afternoon frock of black crepe and satin, and her accessories were black. Their corsages were of white pompons. Mrs. Amelia Johannson of Davenport, the bride's grandmother, was in a blue crepe outfit, with du-bonnet accessories.

Her flowers were yellow pompons. A wedding breakfast for the bridal party was served at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Johann son, 2115 Division street, twenty relatives and friends were guests at the wedding dinner served at noon in the Pompeiian room at Hotel Blackhawk. White tapers, yellow and white flowers, and a three-tier wedding cake were arranged on the table.

More than 250 guests attended the reception Saturday afternoon and evening at Woehlk's hall on Telegraph road, which honored the bridal couple. The bride is a Davenport high school graduate, and was formerly employed in the county auditor's office. Mr. Johnson was graduated from Parkersburg high school and attended St. Ambrose college.

He is employed in the composing room at the Rock Island Argus. They will reside in Davenport Out-of-town guests were Mrs. C. E. Johnson, mother of the bridegroom, Mrs.

Art and Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Ryan, all of Parkersburg, Miss Eva Johnson of Gilmore City, Mr. and Mrs.

A. H. Wagner and sons, Edward and Daniel, Cedar Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brundell and daughter, Jean, Blue Island, Mr.

and Mrs. H. J. Johannson and children, Jim and Nancy, Des Moines; Miss Gladys Enamelling and Miss Mabel Emmerling, both of Aurora; Mr. and Mrs.

George Mathes of Burlington, Kenneth Logan of Madison, Wis. Swanson-O'Hearn Nuptial Performed Millicent O'Hear'n of Davenport, daughter of Philip O'Hearn of Hallock, became the bride of James A. Swanson, son of James Swanson of Hallock, Saturday afternoon. The nuptial service was performed at 4 p. m.

in the Church of the Little Flower in St. Paul, Minn. The bride was educated in St. Joseph's academy at Galesbtirg, 111., and has been employed at Mercy hospital, Davenport. Mr.

Swanson is engaged in business with his father in Hallock, where the couple will reside. LOBER'S SHOE STORE Second Street New Location fit THE HOME OF Mr. and Mrs. 41. tf.

kUlicll 1.1 UL JjV-lfUlC, was the scene Saturday afternoon of the marriage of their youngest daughter, Alberta, to Elmer Schw-anz, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Schwanz of St.

Paul, Minn. Beneath a white archway decorated with chrysanthemums, the Rev. Donald Helm of Princeton, read the service at 3:30 p. m. Forty relatives and friends were guests.

Miss Ethel Schwanz, sister of the bridegroom, and Cecil Scharff, the bride's brother, attended the couple. Charles Morgan was the vocal soloist, accompanied by his wife who played the "Bridal Chorus" from 'Lohengrin' at the appointed hour. Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was used as the recessional. Given in marriage by her father, the bride's gown was of white chiffon velvet designed on princess lines. Seedpearls trimmed the square neckline, and the long sleeves were tight-fitting.

Her tulle veil extended beyond the train of the gown. White roses formed her bouquet. A gown of pink satin attired the maid of honor. Her bouquet was of Talisman roses. Mrs.

Scharff chose a rust-colored frock, and Mrs. Schwanz was in a wine-colored outfit. Roses formed their corsages. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony. Mrs.

Schwanz was graduated from LeClaire high school, and her husband attended in St. Paul. He is employed by the State High Commission in St. Paul, where the couple will reside. Out-of-town wedding guests were Mr.

and Mrs. Schwanz and children, Earl, Lawrence, and Ethel; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Koenig, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Schrick, all of St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. O. S.

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