Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 22

ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 5,1988 of Mrs. George Fries, 3310 Mayfield avenue. Mrs. Fries will te assisted in entertaining by Mrs. J.

F. Emons and Mrs. cferald R. Stemm. Blrthdny Party for Boverly Gibbs Miss Beverly Gibbs of 455 Milton road was surprised Sunday in observance of her fif- tjjenth birthday, and dinner served, at 6:30 o'clock.

Miss Gibbs redved anniversary gifts ffom the guests, including the Misses Betty Lefler, Phyllis Hartnett, Erlene Stilley, Ruth Darlene Van Hoy, Monica Todd, Judy Gibbs and Diane Li ngenf elter. Mr. and Mrs. Cardlo Surprised by Class I Mr. and Mrs.

John R. Curdle (of 1609 Henry street were sur- jprised Wednesday night by members of the Adult Bible Class of Twelfth Street byterian Church, and were pro-. sented with a wedding gift. Mr. Curdle is president of the organization.

Mr. and Mrs. Curdle were (married October 24, and Mrs. Curdle is the former Mrs. F.

G. IWcCormick. Miss Van Dtiker Married To Taylor Miss Zanade Van Duker, (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bon Van Dukcr of Bethalto, was married to James Taylor Tues- Iday in Sault Ste.

Marie, Mich. The couple will make their home in Sault Sle. Marie while Taylor is assigned to Kinross Air Force Base. Mrs. Taylor attended the Civic Memorial High School, Bethalto, and was employed at Western Cartridge Co.

in the metallic I division before her marriage. Mr. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Taylor of Meadowbrook, also attended Civic Memorial i High School and was employed I by Standard Oil Co. before his i entry into the Air Force.

Hamilton Honored at Shower Miss Stella Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hamilton of 3420 East Broadway was the guest of honor at a pro-nuptial shower given Sunday by the Misses JoAnn and Rosemary Will at their home, 317 Cherry street. Gifts of a miscellaneous nature were arranged on a table decorated with dolls dressed to represent the members of the wedding party.

Decorations wore in a blue and white color scheme. Games were played and those receiving prizes were Miss Georgia Miller, Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs, Mather Reif, and Mrs. John L. Hamilton, After the gilts were opened and admired, refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Guests attending from out-of- town were Mrs. Ida Witt, Miss Nelle Witt, Mrs, Mather Reif, and Mrs. William Reif of Carrollton; Mrs. Frank Reif, Mrs. Pelmar Reif and Mrs.

Neil Witt of Eldred, and Miss Tula Staunton of Greenfield. Miss Hamilton's fiancee, James Witt, is stationed at Hickam Field, Hawaii. The couple plan to be married December 7, and will reside in an apartment in the Waikiki district. Miss Hamilton will depart for Honolulu December Olivia Hankins, nnd the late Walter Hankins, Lincoln Addition, East. Alton, to Joseph Henry Kilmer, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Henry Kilmer of Wood River avenue, East Alton. The couple's wedding will take place November 27. Mr. Kilmer and Miss Hankins are employed by the Equitable Powder Co.

THEN AND and Mrs. George A. McKlnney, 807 Grove, celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of marriagi with a reception at, their home, Wednesday. They are shown above with tho original wedding garments they wore mounted on mannequins. They can no longer wear them, due to changes with the passing of photo.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed on Mr. and Mrs. George A. McKlriney of 807 Grove slrwt held open house Wednesday, afternoon evening, In observance of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, several hundred guests called to extend congratulations. Mr.

and Mrs. McKlnney were married at First Presbyterian Church before the Rev. H. K. Sanborne, and Mrs, McKlnney Is the former Miss Elizabeth Johnston Watson, Whose parents were Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Watson. Mr. and Mrs. McKlnney were assisted in receiving and entertaining by their daughters, Miss Suzanne McKinney and Mrs.

Nelson K. McBrien. Among those present at the reception were Mrs. Eugene A. Elwell and Mrs.

L. M. Carr, the latter a sister of Mrs. Mc- Klnney, who were bridesmaids at the wedding 50 years ago, and Lewis M. Carr, who was a groomsman.

Other members of the bridal party unable to attend the golden wedding celebration were Dr. Mather Pfeiffenberger, Alton, who was out of town, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Evanston, 111. Mrs.

Carr is the former Miss! Grace Watson, and Mrs, Davis was Miss Emily Drury. Other members of the bridal party were the late John D. McAdams and John M. Peiffenberger. Mrs.

McKinney's bridal gown and Mr. McKinney's wedding Buit were displayed on mannequins in the home for the golden Wedding reception. The house was decorated with gift flowers, golden chrysanthemums and roses predominating. Pouring at an attractively decorated refreshment table, centered with a wedding cake, in the afternoon were Mrs. William H.

Dempsey, Mrs. Robert E. Cockrell, Mrs. Paul B. Cousley, Mrs.

H. A. Carroll and Mrs. Carr. Pouring during the evening hours were Mrs.

Frank C. Hopkins, Mrs. Mather Pfeiffenberger, Miss Mary Johnston, Mrs. Ambrose B. Wyckoff of Pasadena, Mrs.

Edward Haight of Santa Barbara, Mrs. John McAdams and Mrs. John M. Pfeiffenberger. Others assisting were Mrs.

Robert E. Bassett and daughter. Miss Elizabeth G. Bassett, Mrs. Ben C.

Vine, Mrs. C. W. Emons, Mrs. Robert H.

Howser, Mrs. Horace D. Dale, Mrs. Michel Romov, Mrs. Joseph W.

Buckingham, Mrs. Harry Steck, Mrs. C. R. Ditto, Mrs.

John E. Mann, Mrs. Gilson Brown, Mrs. A. Don Stocker, Mrs, C.

D. Kellenberger, Mrs. Harry Johnston, Miss Marjorie Betts and Mrs. Clyde C. Schmoeller.

Mrs. Joseph Burni Guest of Honor Members of a club met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. J. F. Emons, Mil-Spring addition, Godfrey.

Towards the close of the evening refreshments were served by the hostess, and as guests were seated at the table, gifts were brought into the room and placed before Mrs, Joseph Bums. The table was centered with iwans and favors marked each guest's place. Five Rusheef Pledged By Beta. Ppsllon Five rushees were received as pledges of Lambda Alpha Xi, senior chapter, Beta Gamma Upsiton Sorority, during a business meeting Wednesday night at Mineral Springs Hotel, Mrs. Joseph Burns, president, presided at the pledging ceremony, and pledges were escorted by Miss Betty Emons and Miss pat McCann.

Pledges received were Mrs. Robert McCoy, Mrs. Howell Sunwer, Miss Jpy Sauvage, Mrs. Melvln Bradshjiw and Hiss Pa- Wcla Marshall. the business meeting WWfi dtepussed for the -benefit mw tea and Miss Jo and Miss Joan appointed co JtUineH POD Jaeobjj lyeiWlof November 37 Announcement is being made of the engagement and ap.

preaching marriage of Miss Hankins, daughter Who'd New Club Dnsscrt-WTnctlng Monday Who's New Club will have a dessert-meeting and card party Monday at 1 o'clock at the Young Women's Christian Association. Variety Club Mooting Tuesday Night Variety Club met. Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Glen Bean, 310 Hoffmeister street. Mrs.

Harry Anderson, vice president, presided in the absence of the present, Mrs. Everett Bacus. Plans were made for the Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the Mineral Springs Hotel next monlh. After the business session games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Lester Wingerter, Mrs.

William Read, Mrs. Ross Bacus and Mrs. Lamar Craig. Mrs. Ralph Bacus and Mrs, Read received birthday cards and gifts.

The next meeting, November 20, will be at; the home of Mrs. Wilbur Bacus, 905 Eastwood street. Drury-rrulfttt Wedding Friday Plans have been completed for the wedding of Miss Glenda Pruiett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pruiett, and Ralph Drury, son of Mr, and Mrs.

Ralph Drury of Godfrey. The ceremony will lake place at 6 o'clock Friday night, November 6, in the Brown Street Baptist Church. Following the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Pruiett, 2220 Holman street, will enterlain from 7 lo 10 o'clock with a reception, The bride will have her sister, Miss Bonnie Pruiett as her maid of honor, and Mrs.

Jack Loyd (Shirley Robertson) and Miss Gayle Laux will be bridesmaids. Janice Drury, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drury will be flower girl. Horace A.

Napp will be best man, and Edwin Hummel and Bob Williams will be groomsmen. Reharsal dinner will be served to members of the bridal party and parents of the bride and bridegroom-elect at 6:30 o'clock tonight in the Godfrey Town Hall. Mrs. John Bower Hostess to Club John Bower 3311 Leo street, 'was hostess Wednesday night to members of the El Dracs Club. Refreshments were served at a late hour, and favors were tallies bearing titles of recent or "hit" songs and small musical instruments appropriate to the song were attached.

Prizes were awarded to Mrs, Eugene Buckshot Mrs. 0, E. Bude and Mrs. Stephen Meszaros. Mrs.

Fred Caires received a birthday gift from the Hub, and Mrs. Jack E. Bower was a guest. Jn two weeks the club will meet with Mrs. Buckshot, 3500 Personal IVotet F.

G. Clifford returned Tuesday from an extended European trip. His return crossing of the Atlantic was made on the Queen Mary. He visited his son-in-law and daughter, and Mrs. D.

A. Tarter and Family, who are located in Trieste, Italy. Mrs. J. A.

Oiborson returned to Alton from Concord, N. last week, arcompanird by her sisters, Mrs. E. W. Hoist and Mrs.

Edward S. Willis of Concord. Mrs. Gib- crson, Mrs. Hoist and Mrs.

Willis are guests at Hotel Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew berger and daughter, Dianne, will leave Saturday for their home in Denver, after a visit with Mr. PfciffrnhrrRpr's parents, Dr.

and Mrs. Mather Pfciffenborger. Columbia, Gloria Krinard of Alton', has been elected president of the Physical Education Majors (Perns) Club at Christian College. Miss Krinard, Senior at Christian, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

A. R. Krinard, 1711 Rodger.i avenue, Alton. Tn addition to the Perns, at. Christian Miss Krinard Is active in the Spanish Club, Popular Music Club, Drama Guild, St.

Cecilia Club, Riding Club, Home Piconomics Club, Dolphins, and last year was member of tho all-star hocky team, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Krepel of Lancaster, Ohio, Mrs. Marie Mahoney of Springfield, Mrs.

Ida Schmidt, Belleville, and Mrs. Harold Landoldt, Alhambra, have returned to their homes after attending the funeral on Monday of Fred J. Kratschmer. Charles A. Mayhall, 826 Henry street, spent the week-end in Champaign-Urbana as the guest of his daughter, Miss Sharon R.

Mayhall, a senior at the University of Illinois. Mr. Mayhall and his daughter attended Dad's Day festivities and Illinois-Purdue football game in Memorial Stadium Saturday. Mr. nnd Mrs.

C. 0. Jungk of St. Louis, formerly of Alton, attended a reception given Wednesday night in observance of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.

George A. McKinney. Pvt. Gerald Keith Eppel of the Signal Corps is stationed as clerk In the finance department at Verdun, France. He was inducted in service August 4, 1952, and completed a course at Fort Monmouth, N.

September 16, 1953. After spending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eppel, 1223 Fairway drive, Pvt. Eppel went to Camp Kilmer, N.

and on October 16 sailed for Europe, arriving at Brcmerhaven, Germany, October 28. From Brem- enhaven Eppel, a former, bookkeeper at First National Bank and Trust went to Verdun. Area Historical Society Annual Meeting Sunday Annual meeting of the Alton Historical Society will he held Sunday, November 8, 2 p.m., at HasteH House. Commemorating Fifty Years of Aviation will be the topic for the program, and Mrs. H.

E. Wlnans will review "The Spirit of St. Louis" by Charles A. Lindbergh. Officers will be elected.

Persons interested in the histofy of the area are urged to attend. Elizabeth street, and plans will be made for a Christmas party. Prospective Bride Honored Wednesday Mrs Al W. Schlitt and Miss Theresa Florl entertained with a pre-nuptial party Wednesday night honoring Miss Johanna Wardein, prospective bride of Al J. Echele.

The party was at the home of Mrs. Schlitt's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Jun, 1008 McKinley boulevard.

Monte Carlo whist was played for an hour or so and prizes were received by Mrs. Anthony Mrs. Max Hiendlmayr, Miss Wardein, Mrs. Phil Schneble and Miss Margaret Gorman. A gift for use in her new home was presented to the bride-elect.

Decorations included dolls representing a bride and bridegroom beneath an arch trimmed with wedding bells and flowers. Bouquets of flowers flanked the centerpiece and behind the table was a mirror. Crepe paper streamers were also included in the party appointments. Favors were small bridesmaids dolls. Refreshments were served at tho close of the evening by the hostesses, Approaching Marriage Announcement Mr.

and Mrs, Charles Young of Lincoln drive, Cottage Hills, entertained with a party Saturday night and during the evening announcement was made of the approaching marriage of Mrs. Young's brother, Carl E. Castleberry and Miss Bornadette Simpson. The couple will be married November 21 at the Young home. Mr.

Castleberry is the son of Mrs. Mamie Castleberry of White Hall, and is employed as a truck driver at Hillview. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Perry Simpson of Cottage Hills. She is employed by the Owens- Illinois Glass Co, Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin C. Krallmatin nf Staplehnrst, are parents of daughter, whom they have named Mary Ann. The baby, their first rhild, was born Nov. 1, in Reward Memorial Hospital, Sew- nrd, weighing six pounds, nine ounces. Mrs.

Krallmann, the former Miss Evelyn Johnson, Is a daughter of Mrs. E. D. Johnson, 3.319 College avenue. Mr.

Krallmann until the first of the year was a teacher in Messiah Lutheran School, Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Carter, 71 West, drive, East Alton, are announcing the birth of a daughter nt 3:48 a.m.

Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces, and has been given the name of Gail Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Carter have a son, Steven Alan, 3. Mr.

and Mrs. Murlln G. March, 324 Tower drive, East Alton, are parents of a daughter bom at 9:06 a.m, Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Ollce F. Floyd, 220 Prairie street, Bethalto, are announcing the birth of their third child, a daughter at. 9:05 p.m., Wednesday in Wood River Township Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Gillespie of 2502 Kohler street, are parents of their third child and second daughter. The baby, weighing eight pounds and nine ounces, was born at 4 :58 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Hospital. Their other children are Patrick, 12, and Karen, 9.

The name of Timothy Scott has been chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Herrin 'of 905 Alton street, for their first son and child. The baby was born at 5:32 a.m. today in St.

Joseph's Hospital, weighing eight pounds, nine ounces. Mrs. Herrin was before her marriage, Miss Bonnie McOwan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

R. McOwan of Alton. Their third child, a son, Dale, was born at 12:54 a.m. today- in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Dale RagUf of 467 Sixth street, Wood RiveT. The baby weighs 10 pounds, eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs.

Ragus have two other children, Roxanne, 3, and Arlene, 18 months. Arleen is a post polio patient at Alton Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeRoy of Rt.

1, Alton, have announced the birth of their fifth child and daughter. The baby was born at 9:29. p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, weighing seven pounds and five ounces.

A daughter, weighing eight pounds and five ounces, was born at 6:22 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harold L.

Drainer, 529 Leslie Wood River. A seven pound and nine ounce son was born at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

Rolfe Johnson of 1304 Belle street. A son, weighing seven pounds and four ounces, was born at 7:16 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

Melvin Labryere of Kane. Announcement has been made by Mr. and Mrs, Billy Martin of Meadowbrook of the birth of a son, their fourth child. The baby was born at 9:24 p.m. Wednesday in Alton Memorial Hospital, weighing eight pounds and eight ounces.

Their other children are Clara Jane, 6, Carol Ann, 3, and Billy John, 2, JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE MEMBERS PREPARE BAZAAR ARTICLES to be placed on sale during the League's Country Fair, Dance and Bazaar Friday night, Nov. at the Godfrey Civic Center. Seated are: Mrs. Willard Johnson, left, and Mrs, Charles Godfrey. Standing: Mrs.

Ray G. Ward and Mrs. Leland Kennedy. The bazaar wilt open at 7 o'clock, and the dance will begin at 9 by Jack Folmer. PROCEEDS OF EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE! are used in helping crippled children, conducting art classes at Alton State Hospital, and working with, therapists.

Pictured are several members who assist in transporting children to and from, the Madison County Clinic for the Crippled. Left to right, Mrs. Ryrie Milnor, Jackson, Mrs. Clifford Godwin, and Mrs. Russell White, foster mother of one of the by Jack Folmer.

Junior Service League Bazaar Officers Elected Friday at Godfrey Civic Center By OES Chapter Lodges Alton Rebekah Lodge will meet Friday night, and complete plans for a card party to take place November 14. Plans will also be completed for a trip to East St, Iwouis to attend a district meeting. Who Launders Sheets and Shirts f. Broadwoy Dial 3-8877 Although most of the members of the Junior Service League have been kept busy the past weeks preparing for the League's Country Fair dance and bazaar, the year around activities of the league must still be carried on including transporting children to and from the Madison County Clinic for the Crippled, and conducting a weekly art class at Alton State Hospital under the direction of Mrs. M.

R. Weslover, head occupational therapist. These art classes have proven successful for the patients have shown interest in their weekly session. The pictures above portray but two of the many activities carried on daily by members of the Junior Service League. The league, a fairly new organization in Alton, has found that the work it is doing has been made easier by the splendid cooperation of parents, teachers, doctors, therapists and other organizations.

The object of the Junior Service League is to develop young svomen to qualify themselves through training and active work to become intelligent and helpful members of their community and although the greatest number of members art housewives and mothers, they fine it inspiring and satisfying to give what spare time they have to others help themselves, The one fund-raising event pi the year given by the league and which is essential to carrying on its work, will be held Friday, November 6 at the Godfrey Commu- nity Center. Gifts, hand-made by the league members, will be available, as well home-made goodies, pies, cakes, and cookies, preserves- and jellies. Games of skill, darts and other country fair games will be managed by the husbands of the members who are being pressed into service on this occasion. The games and bazaar will start at 7 p.m. and at 9 p.m.

an orchestra will play for all those who wish to'stay for dancing. Some tickets are still available from Mrs. E. K. Duvivier, ticket chairman and treasurer of the Junior Service League.

Churches Unity Study Class meets on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at Mineral Springs Hotel. The wood, canvas, plastic and cord webbing that go to make up most outdoor furniture can be kept clean during winter storage in garage or basement by using soapsuds in a brisk scrubbing. Always rinse well. hair-do i THE PEAK OF FASHION! Newest pixie silhouette, for head-hugging Soft velour with clipped ostrich! ACCKSSOKV NEWS NOTES! LINGERIE ESSENTIALS! Love" 8-0 ore Slip! The Slip That J.flB a.96 B.OQ BLOUSE CHAUMEKS! Blousei or Nylon Tricot or Crepe AW, or $10.95 I 2 to PiiU my rtto k. puul 104 E.

BHCMmWV Wallow Ao Mr. and Mrs. Donald Temple New Heads Mrs. Donald Temple was elected worthy matron and Donald Temple was elected worthy patron of Alton Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Wednesday night. Plans were made for a public installation of officers-elect on Wednesday evening, November 11, at the Masonic Temple on State street.

Officers-elect will. have a installation rehearsal Sunday at 2 o'clock, and Mrs. George Neun- reiter of Granite City, grand lecturer, will be present. Mrs. Norval Mitchell was elected associate worthy matron; Louis Mohler, associate worthy patron; Mrs.

Wesley F. Hinderhan, secretary; Mrs. R. W. Metzger, treasurer; Mrs.

William Gushing, conductor; Mrs. Vernon Sigler, associate conductor. Handkerchief shower was given in honor of Mrs. Edward Hogue, retiring worthy matron, and Howard Colburn, retiring worthy patron. Yearly reports were presented during a stated meeting which was preceded by a covered dish dinner.

Mr, and Mrs. Everett Faires have just returned from the Convention of the NATIONAL HAIRDRESSERS and COSMETOLOGISTS' ASSN. At the Casablanca Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida end have brought bock to you the sew Mobile Coiffure French Curl'e and French Flair Hair Styles Florentine Fair'ese B8AUTV SALON ilM HUtoa.