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of and for WOMEN Soroptimists Hear From Club In England The regular dinner meeting of the Soroptimist club of Casper was held. Wednesday evening at the Gladstone hotel, with the president Miss Fae Irene Taylor presiding. A most interesting letter was read from Beryl Pugh, president of the. sister club in Smethwick, England. The project of the for displaced families in Europe, spon Viola Andrews Is To Be Bride of James J.

Argeris Mr. and Mrs. T. of 160 North Grant announce the engagement of their daughter, Viola Helen, to James Argeris, son of Mr. arfB Mrs.

John G. Argeris of Worland, Wyo. Miss Andrews, a native of Casper, attended elementary schools of this city, was graduated from NCHS with the class of 1956. She is presently employed by Pan American Petroleum. Corp.

Mr. Argeris is a graduate of Montana State College with the class of 1956. After completing Armored Officers Basic course at Ft. Knox, he, served 18 months in Germany, commissioned as first lieutenant. He is presently employed by Westridge Shoe and Clothing store.

FRANCES SEELY WEBB Woman's Editor sored by the Soroptimist Interna tiff 4 tional Association, was discussed on the local club level. These low rent housing units are located near industrial areas to facilitate the working problems. Reports were given on the pro No definite date has been set gress of the spring party for the club, the time to be set at a later for the wedding. date. The annual rummage sale will be held Jan.

30-31 at and VFW Auxiliary Has Business Meeting Beech streets. The next meeting of the club will be dinner on Monday, Feb. 16. Burlington Veterans And Auxiliary Enjoy Dinner and Bridge t-u XL VA N. 1 If J3irrr- ts' pc s- Vs' 1 lf CP i The Burlington Veterans and Auxiliary met in their club rooms Burlington ireight house on 'S mw jtW i ii! 1 ss fafer if ni jfj; Tuesday evening for a pot luck din ner.

The serving committee included Mr. and Mrs. O. L. House, Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Cowan, Mr. MISS VIOLA HELEN ANDREWS and Mrs.

A. J. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. P.

F. Roth, Mrs. Stacy An derson and Mrs. Edward O'Leary The Veterans installed as of ficers Howard Sims, president; W. Sundem, 1st vice president; Si A.

Mitchell, 2nd vice president; Miss Opal Hollembaek as secre tary-treasurer. Photo by Bradford Bachrach MRS. WILLIAM CROSS And Program Here At a recent meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary the group voted to send $10 to the Cheyenne Veterans' Hospital to assist in the purchase of a television set for patient use. Mrs. Ray Robey, president, reported on the success of the rummage sale in January and Mrs.

William Lindholm, cancer chairman, extended thanks to members who assisted with sale and contributed articles; the entire proceeds will be donated to the cancer fund. The auxiliary plans to send quarterly donations to -the Lander Training School in the future. Reports on the mid-winter conference in Lander were given by Mrs. E. C.

Calhoun, Mrs. Alfred Paulson and Mrs. Talleck Johnson. Others attending from Casper were Mr. and Mrs.

C. O. Duke, Howard Leik, Talleck Johnson, E. C. Calhoun, Mr.

and Mrs. David McClue. "Mrs. John Anderson reported that $5 received by the Junior Girls Unit from Disabled Veterans has been sent to the Cheyenne hospital. At present the girls are working on a membership contest.

Also they will assist with the Crusade for Freedom Drive. Mrs. Walter Van Alyne, president of the county Muscular Dystrophy Association thanked the auxiliary and Girls Unit for assistance with the recent drive for that cause. Mrs. Mearl Mahaffey, VA chairman, reported five boxes of clothing, a large number of Christmas gifts and money for purchase of canteen books for patients had been sent to the Sheridan hospital Auxiliary officers installed were Mrs.

Howard Sims, president; Mrs Wyoming Man and Bride Wed J. L. Traut, 1st vice president; Mrs M. K. Lester, 2nd vice president; In Formal Wadding Ceremony Mrs.

M. J. Colvin as secretary- treasurer. MRS. THOMAS L.

JONES (355 a- Mrs. J. L. Julian served as in stalling officer, Mrs. Glenn Win aspergezedStar ship, marshal, Mrs.

W. A. Bryan Following the reception the new-lyweds left for their honeymoon in New York City. The bride donned a tailored suit with matching accessories for travelling, and carried a bright red street length coat. P.

F. Roth, Mrs. Fred Lebsock Cleveland Girl Is Bride Of Native of Midwest and Mrs. O. L.

House assisting. The social hour following dinner was enjoyed with a game of bridge the winners being Mrs. Winship SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1959 bour, wore a copen blue sheath dress with white accessories and her corsage was of pink and white carmellias. The bride's step-mother By GRACE BRANSTETTER MIDWEST (Special) The Madison Avenue Baptist church in Cleveland, Ohio was the scene of a lovely winter wedding on Saturday, and C. F.

Mizera. The door prize was won by Mrs. C. L. Jones.

Present were the Messrs and Mesdames J. T. Borders, C. F. Mizera, H.

C. Sims, J. W. O'Neil, C. L.

Jones, Louie Peterson, Fred WSCS Luncheon Is Followed By Talk on Mission Study wore a pink lace dress with blue accessories and her corsage was of pink carnations. The bridegroom's mother chose for the occasion a Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. when Helen A. Sherrill, daughter of Albert M.

Sherrill of Cleveland, became the bride of Thomas L. Jones, son of blue lace dress with pink accessories and her corsage was pink Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Jones of 1 carmellias.

Midwest, Wyoming. The" Rev. Rus Lebsock, and the Mesdames J. L. Julian, Glenn Winship, M.

J. Colvin, A. E. Way, B. C.

Shaw, W. A. Bryan, Fay Kauffman, and also the Misses Opal Hollembaek, Julie Sims and Sharron Wright as well as Mr. Joe Wright. sell Camp performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of Mrs.

George C. Ayres, secretary of missions, assisted by Mrs. Dean Makin presented a skit in connection with Middle East program to interest those present in attending the study course. Mrs. F.

C. Guyot president, conducted the business meeting at which time Mrs. L. A. Parker pre in December.

Also material has been purchased for hospital sewing project and members who can help may call Mrs. Mahatey. Announcement was made of the receipt of a life membership card from Civil Defense for Mrs. Goldie Rhoades in recognition of her The members and guests of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church were entertained at a delightful luncheon when they gathered at the general meeting for January. The program "Rekindling the Gift-Re-Vitalizing Old Religions" was presented by Mrs.

Jim C. Grimes and Mrs. Claude Brown. The program was given as an introduction to the study on The Middle East which is Ian inter-church study held at the First Baptist church beginning Jan. 19 and con Lt.

Thomas McElrath, U.S.N. Corpus Christi, Texas, was the best man and ushers were Robert Kach and Paul Sherrill, brother of the bride. Immediately following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held in the1 church parlor. A three tiered wedding cake surrounded by pink and -white carnations and orange leases, centered the white linen covered table. Burning tapers, fern and Lily of the Valley were used as attractive decorations The former Miss Peterson was graduated from New Britain schools and attended St.

Francis School of Nursing. She is in the senior year at Grace New Haven School of Nursing, Yale Medical Center. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S.

Peterson of New' Britain, and granddaughter of John R. Peterson of that city. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H.

Cross prominent Converse county ranchers and well known in Casper. His father is a former state senator, and he is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cross, pioneers from Montreal, Canada, and a great-grandson of Alexander Selkirk Cross, Chief Justice of Canada.

He graduated from Fountain Valley Prep School in Colorado Springs, and received his B. S. degree in Industrial Administration at Yale University in June, 1958. He is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He is at present serving with the U.

S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Cross plan to make their home this summer at the Powder Horn ranch on upper La-Prele, southwest of Douglas, where Mr.

Cross is engaged in ranching with his father. I work on their program. St. Peter's Catholic church of Hartford, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Virginia Peterson to William Cross, the ceremony performed by the Rev. Martin J.

Scholsky, in a setting of Christmas greens and poinsettias, with a program of nuptial music played by the church organist. Escorted to the altar by her father, Robert S. Peterson, the bride wore an exquisite gown of white velvet brocade, designed along princess lines, with molded bodice and voluminous bouffant skirt. The sabrina neckline was adorned with seed pearls, and the long sleeves terminated in the traditional points at the wrist. Her fitted petal headdress was ornamented with white mother-of-pearl sequins and a semi-veil of French tulle.

She carried a cascade of white roses and carnations tied with white satin ribbon. Miss Barbara LaMar of New Britain, maid of honor and only bridal attendant, was attired in dusty rose peau de soie, gown made in waltz length. The fitted bodice was made with round neckline and finished with a bow in back. She carried a cascade of pink carnations. The bridegroom's best man was William Magetteri of Berlin, Conn.

The mother of the bride wore for her daughter's wedding a beautifully tailored black ensemble with a white hat of tiny rosebuds and petals. The mother of the bridegroom chose a dress of black crepe with white faille collar and cuffs embellished with gold thread embroidery and rhinestones, with which she wore a white crown panne velvet hat with black feather trimming; both had corsages of pink sweetheart roses. The wedding breakfast was served at the Country Club for the wedding party, members of the families and a number of close friends. A wedding reception followed at the home of the parents of the bride. sented to Mrs.

O. W. Baker a life membership pin, gift from the society. Members of Group 10 were in charge of the luncheon, with Mrs. R.

A. Henry, chairman, assisted by on either side of the wedding cake. During the reception Frances Sherrill sang "Some Enchanted the Mesdames J. T. Bishop, M.

A. Crossett, Alwilda Davis, M. D. Elledge, Quentin Gould, S. C.

Mc-Bride, Boyd Osborn, E. L. Rees, C. D. Rodland, Max Stanfield, Verne Williams, Mac Woodward, George White, George Snodgrass, William McMullen, Dick Cole and Jack Schwind.

tinuing through January 23. Mrs. Grimes discussed Islam the predominant religion of the middle east and Hinduism, a way of life. Mrs. Drown gave as her topic Buddhism.

A great many facts were brought out concerning these religions. Evening," and Mrs. Gloria New-comb sang "One Alone," along with other added attractions. As the couple left for their honeymoon trip to Lake Delton, Wisconsin, tha Buffet Dinner Is Given as Farewell Party On Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs.

James P. Carroll entertained at their home, 832 South David, at a "going away" party for Robert Carlson who is leaving next week. Mr. Carlson, engineer for Richland Oil has been transferred to Ojai, Calif. The Carrolls, who returned recently from Palara, Peru, where they spent four years, served a buffet dinner to their guests.

After dinner, entertainment included bridge, as well as a South American game "dudo." The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Conrad, Mr.

and Mrs James Milstead, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Toucher, Mr.

and Mrs. Graham Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baker, Mr. and Mrs.

Creigh-ton Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Miss Marie Schmidt, Miss Barbara Fox and William many friends and relatives of the young couple. Baskets of white gladiolis and mums were placed on either side of the rostrum banked by palms and candelabra. The bride chose for her wedding a floor-length gown of white chan-tilly type lace with a crown and veil of nylon tulle.

She carried a bridal bouquet of white poinsettias sprayed with gold and ivy in the bouquet and streamers of gold flowed from her bouquet. Her only jewelry was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Carol Kach, matron of honor, wore a red velveteen sheath dress with red silk organza over-skirt and red accessories. She carried a bouquet of white poinsettias and holly with white streamers of satin.

The bridesmaids were Mrs. Alberta Archer and Miss Frances Sherill of Dallas, Texas, sisters of the bride. They wore white velveteen sheath dresses with white silk organza overskirts and red accessories. They carried bouquets of red poinsettias and red streamers. During the ceremony Mrs.

Gloria Newcomb of Memphis, Tennessee, sang "At Dawning," "Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee" and "The'Wed-ding Prayer." The bride's aunt, Mrs. Lida Bar bride was attractively dressed in a purple dress with pink acces sories. Her corsage was pink car mellias. Today's Thought Gem Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments. Samuel Johnson' The new Mrs.

Jones attended Miller-Hawkins Secretarial Busi ness School in Memphis, Tennessee and later was employed at the McCann Erickson Advertising Agency in Mr- Jones is a graduate of Midwest High School, received his B. A. from Nebraska State College in Kearney, Neb. The couple will reside at 302 W. 31st in Kearney, Nebraska, where Mr.

Jones is on the faculty of Nebraska State College. An invitation from Mrs. E. -M. Hooker of the American Legion Auxiliary to attend a brunch and meeting on Civil Defense was received by the auxiliary; the meeting will be held in January.

Mr. and Mrs. Talleck Johnson reported 90 sick calls in past month and many visits also by the president, Mrs. Ray Robey, and rehabilitation chairman, Mrs. Goldie Rhoades.

A committee of Post and Auxiliary members prepared eight Christmas baskets of food and toys for needy families at holiday time. Plans were made for the entertainment of recently naturalized citizens who will be guests of the auxiliary Jan. 26. A- film "The Challenge" was shown by V. I.

Herzelle and Mrs. Jan Mosser, county chairman of the Mothers March -for National Foundation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. Von Osterdeldfe and Mrs.

Angus Spaulding and their committee. New Garden Club Is Planned Here A new garden club is in process of being formed by a group interested in gardening. On last Tuesday afternoon, a group of friends interested in working in their gardens, gathered at the home of Mrs. R. G.

Bechtel, 711 East 11th, to make preliminary plans for the organization of the club. There will be a limited membership according to present plans and an active gardening program, with membership exchange of gardening ideas and techniques. Potluck Supper In Phoenix for Wyoming ites The Wyoming Club of Phoenix is having a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m.j Jan. 21 at the Phoenix Women's Club House, 302 West Earll Drive, for all Wyoming winter visitors, and former residents of Wyoming. The annual Wyoming picnic will be held at Rendevous Park, Mesa, on Feb.

15, to which all Wyoming people are welcome. 1 I -4; lid ll A tP, i -ill fil'lifli 1 I vsi si fit 1 I I 'r- 1 3s I I I tls- vJHiijM ug' -I Shirley Harrison And John J. Cote Are to Be Married Miss Betty Bakken And Jay Morton to Be Married Soon Joseph C. Bakken of Midwest Heights announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Betty Joan, to Jay Edward Morton, son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. W. Morton of 1120 North David. Jan. 31 has been chosen as the wedding date by the couple.

The ceremony win take place in Winter Memorial Presbyterian church at 3 with a reception to follow in the social hall of the church. All friends and relatives of the couple are herewith invited to attend the wedding. Miss Bakken will graduate from Natrona County High School with the class of 1959. Mr. Morotn graduated from Natrona County High School with the class of 1956 and is employed by Wyoming Hardware Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Harrison of 933 South Ash announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley, to John J. Cote, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M.

Cote, of 457 Trigood Drive. No date has been set for the wedding. Miss Harrison is a graduate of Natrona County High School with u. A -s r-" MARY KAY K1NGHAM, Homecoming Queen, University of Wyoming, who has been osked to accompany the special legislative train to Denver Stock Show on Saturday. The move to send Miss Kingham, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Kingham of Casper, was sponsored by Natrona County Legislators and Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. She will dine noon with Colorado and Wyoming governors and legislators on Saturday and take in the Stock Show and Rodeo, returning on the special train Saturday evening. Miss Kingham is a senior education major at the state university. the class of 1958, and is now employed by the First National Bank of Casper.

Mr. Cote, a graduate of Natrona County High School with the class of 1957, attended Casper College and is now serving in the U. S. Arrny, stationed in Fort Ord. Calif, Photo by Ken i i MISS BETTY JOAN BAKKEN MISS SHIRLEY HARRISON 1.