Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 14

FOURTEEN ALTON EVENING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16k 1953 Mt88 DOWOALL Mr, and Mrs. Leven M. Dow- J.dall of Carrolllon are announe- Ing ihe engagement nnd nn- proaching marriage of Ihrir daughter, Mary Lucille, to Har- fold M. Farnsworlh of Gibson I City. 111.

The wedding has been for January 16, Miss Dowdall is graduate Carrollton High School and $. received her bachelor of sci- ijjence degree from Illinois State 't. Normal University. For the past. 12 years Miss Dowdall has taught second grade at Washington school, East Alton, and made her home in Alton, a Mr.

Farnsworth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Farns; worth of Potomac, 111.

Farns- worth, a World War veteran, and a graduate of Potomac High School, is engaged in the groc- ery business In Gibson City. Newman Group Han Christmas Party Thursday evening members of the Newman Confraternity Group of St. Patrick's Church held their annual Christmas i- party and spaghetti dinner at the home of Miss Jean Claire White, 623 East Ninth street. attending In addition to £Miss White were the Misses Rose Marie Walters, Marcclla Austin, Alice Narup, Jo Ann Witt, Grace Dipiazzo, Ruth Ter- lisner and Barbara Schelle. 4 The Rev.

Edward Kowalskt was guest of honor. Christmas gifts were changed shortly after dinner and later in the evening rob youp neighbor was played. f. Bliss Joan Hauok Guest of Honor Mrs. Ruth O'Connell, Mrs.

James" Hoare and Mrs. James Moran gave a party Saturday honoring Miss Joan Hauck, who will become the bride of John Bacus December 26. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Moran, 709 Royal street, and the house was decorated with Christmas greens and other sea? sonal suggestions. Luncheon was served, and 12 guests were in attendance.

Ca- 'f nasta was played following luncheon, and prizes were given to Miss Margaret E. Moran, ft Miss Isabel Ann Moran, and J- Miss Sadie Bund. Gifts of a miscellaneous na- f. ture were showered upon the prospective bride. deKay-Donnlson Invitations Issued Mrs.

John Thomas Dennison has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Miss Patricia Ann Dennison, and i Raymond John deKay of St. i Louis. The wedding will take place Wednesday, December 30, I at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Church. Breakfast will he served at o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, 720 Royal street.

Luncheon Sunday for Miss Isabel Ann Moran Miss Isabel Ann Moran, whose i. marriage to Joseph Fallon will take place in January, was I guest of honor Sunday at a I party given by Mrs. James Moran, Mrs. Ruth O'Connell and Mrs. James Hoare, at the home of Mrs.

Moran, 709 Royal street. Table appointments were in the Christmas theme, and covers were arranged for 16 relatives and friends of the prospective bride. Miss Moran received many pre-nuptial gifts. Canasta was played during the latter part of the afternoon, i and prizes were given to those excelling, Mrs. Eldon Arbuth- Miss Virginia Seiko of St.

Louis, Mrs, John C. Fallen, Miss Margaret E. Moran, and Miss Joan Hauck, Tliumai Jr. Married to Chicago Mr, and Mrs. W.

Thomas Wills Jr-i who were married 5 December 8 in Chicago, are at Bennett Bead), j'fit. Petersburg, Fla. They plan to return by Christmas. Mrs. Mills the former Mrs.

Helen eman. MUlB is toe son of Mr. Walter T. mis, em University WO. Mr.

Mills is owner AMto At tfrp VWCA Alton Business nnd Professional Women's Club had its nnnual Christmas dinner Tuesday, at fhr Young Womrn 'a Christian Assorintion. and brlls was thf theme. Thn spraknrs' Inhlc was ornamontod with an nrranRomrnt of red carnations, and oihcr tables wort 1 dfroratnrt xvilh red candlos and holly. Christmas wrf.itlets were favors. fiovcrly Bryan nnd Hcr- rin, sixlh grarfr pupils nf Jfum- bolril Srhool, distributed rrd and grocn mints.

They xvnro white blouses and dark nnd headdresses in kcnping with the season. Miss Grarp Postloxvait, chairman of the sprr-inl Christmas committcp, presided, nnd Miss L. Mildrpfl Hrown Rflvo a Christmas prnyrr. After dinner a chorus madp up of maJp slu- donts from Alton High School, undor the dirpclion of Mrs. Doris Sights Rue sang Christmas selections, including It Snow," "While Christmas" and "The Winter Song." Mrs.

Jospph M. Schrocdrr, Who hns collection of 75 bells, told The Slory of Bolls nnd displayed mnny pieces, and Miss Mary W. Gschwend read The Christmas Story. A Christmns offering was received, and will be given to Allon Woman's Home to bp. used in spreading cheer nmong the residents.

On the committee with Miss Postlcwait were Miss Brown, Mrs. Adolph J. Buchholz, Mrs. Max Greenfield, Mrs. Mildred Guthrie, Mrs.

Frank H. Harlan, Miss Jane V. Henry, Miss Alma L. Kramer, Mrs. Sue E.

Miller nnd Mrs. Rue. O'Brlcn-Wahlc Wedding December 2fl marriage of Miss Shirley Wahlc, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. John Wahle, 7 Grovclin avenue, and James O'Brien, son of Mr.

and Mrs. William O'Brien, 1265 State street, will be an event of Saturday, December 26. The couple will be married at 6:30 o'clock In the evening at St. Ambrose Church. Mrs.

G. Anderson Guest of Honor Mrs. Robert Leonard ot Elsah entertained Tuesday evening at her home honoring Mrs. Grcn- vllle Anderson of The Principia College. Gifts for the guest of honor were arranged on a table decorated in yellow and green streamers and bows.

Refreshments were served at a late hour. Miriam Circle Party Monday Miriam Circle of the First Methodist Church had Christmas party and covered dish dinner Monday night at the homo of Mr. nnd Mrs. Harold Davidson, 2914 Edwards street. Dinner was served in the rathskel- ler xvhich was decorated in the holiday motif.

Committee in charge of the party in addition to Mrs. Davidson, were Mrs. James Cannon, Mrs. William Millering and Mrs. C.

A. Davidson. Mrs. John Dolan led in the devotions, Mrs. Charles Schoone gave two Christmas readings, and a gift was presented to the circle president, Mrs.

Harold Cox. Rupert Rintoul Honored Monday Rupert Rintoul, who resides on the Alton-Jerseyville 'road, was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Monday night. The parly was arranged by his wife, Mrs. Rintoul, and dinner was served at o'clock. A birthday cake was served as centerpiece of the table.

Mr. Rintoul was recipient of anniversary gifts. Present in addition to Mr. nnd Mrs. Rinloul, was their son, Paul, and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Stiritz and their son, Bernie, of Clifton Terrace, and Mrs. Daisy Briggs of Elsah. I I 1 I 1 Famous The Kind You See in Your Favorite Mggozine Shoe Fitters" i at Third pi a 8 7681 Swtefy JBtt Altar Society of Old Cathedral had a Christmas party Tuesday night, at Old Cathedra! Hall, and covered dish dinner was server! at table decorated ip keeping with the season. white elephant gifts were exchanged as were members' special rookies.

Playing of games brought the evening to a close. flVmntei! at SI. Connlry Tlnh Kimcr who ts Ira vine Tv-i-ember 30, for Miami, lo sliirty at the Pansy Klaum's School of Floral Dewas honored Saturday at a party given at SI. Country Club by Miss Mary Ann Shay of LOB Angeles, niece of Mr. and Mrs.

DonaM A. Petit of St. Louis. Wulzler is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Klmer H. Wutzler, 12J5 Kast Sixth street. Dinner was served to 58 guests, and Inter dancing and other entertainment Were enjoyed. The club house was decorated keeping with the Yuletide, nml holly, red while roses, in silver urns, predominated in the appointments. Pliimh-Wolff Wedding At Old Cathedral Mrs.

Frank Wolff of 2106 Holland street has issuer! invitations for the wedding of her daughter, Marian Martha, and Dr. Carl V. Plumb. The marriage will take place at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, January 2, in SS. Peter and Paul's (Old Cathedral) Church.

A reception will take place, from 2 to 4 o'clock, nt the Veterans of Foreign Wnrs Hall, 60.1 West Del- mnr avenue, honoring Dr. Plumb and, his bride. Dr. Plumb is the son of Mr. find Mrs.

C. A. Plumb of 1200 Logan street. Prospective Brldo fluest of Honor Miss Joan Hauck, fiancee of John H. Bacus, was guest of honor at a pro-nuptial party Tuesday night given by Mrs.

Donald Hubor, Mrs. C. N. Koch, Miss Joann Meyer, Mrs. Edward Bat-ton, Mrs.

Albert Cooper and Mrs. GeGne Wickenhauser. The party was at the home of Mrs. Wlckenhausor, 1148 Beaumont street. Packages containing gifts of linen and towels were 'arranged on a table around a revolving Christmas tree.

Other holiday decorations wore used throughout the house. Rob your neighbor was played during the evening and those receiving prizes wore Mrs. Tillman Goblo, Mrs. Robert Purcell, Mrs. George McGrasv, Mrs.

Guido Tovo and Mrs. Kenneth Groor. The wedding of Miss Hauck nnd Mr, Bncus will take place December 26, Mudlson County Salon Christmas Party Madison County Salon, Eight and Forty members, gathered at the American Legion Home, Sixlh and George streets, Tuesday evening for their annual Christmas party. A dinner was served at 7 o'clock and afterward short business meeting was hold during which the members voted to continue contributions for milk to a needy family, and to purchase pajamas for two children at Mndison County Sanatorium, Edwardsvilic. The members also brought canned goods that will be placed in baskets for a needy family.

Tables were decorated with centerpieces of evergreen and cantllcs. At games played Mrs. Harry Fellers, Mrs. Joseph Bergrath, Mrs. Francis Ackcrman, Mrs, Kthel Pctri and Mrs.

William Peek excelled and received prizes, Alton Woman's C'luli Christmas Mooting; Mrs. John Stephens of the Shurllcff College faculty, Mrs. Roy Shaver of Dover Plains, N. Mrs. Harrison Farley of Now York, and Mrs.

William (Elncr MacAfoe) Wagner, juvenile probation officer feu- Madi- DIRECTORS OF THE ALTON BANKING AND TRUST CO. line up at "The Vedge Country Store 1 from which prizes were selected during the bank's annual Christmas dinner and party for officers, directors and employes Saturday night at the Rock Spring Country Club. Live ducks, geese and guineas, sow belly, and such articles were given as prizes. Pictured left to right, W. C.

Gschwend, Joseph Wardein, Lawrence Keller, C. J. Jacoby, I. H. Streeper and E.

K. by Joe Cannon. 1 son County, were guests in addition to members at the annual Christmas meeting of the Upper Alton Woman's Club held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Augusle C.

Hershey, 3025 Leverclt. avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. Horshcy and Mrs. Roy A.

Blair. The Hershey home was decorated gnyly with evergreens and flowers, nnd presentee) nn attractive setting. Mrs. Wagner was presented with gifls for distribution among underprivileged children in the county. Mrs.

Chnrles R. Walters arranged the day's program and selected as the theme: "Let It Bo Christmas." Mrs. Walters road a Christmas story, Announcements of Births LAWRENCE KELLER TRIES TO guinea he won as a prize during a contest at the Wedge bank party Saturday night at Rock Spring Country Club. Many such antics added to the enjoyment of the party. by Joe Cannon.

Personal Notes Auxiliary Feted At South Roxana Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Sitze of 412 Broadway, East Alton, are announcing the birth of a daughter at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday in Wood River Township Hospital weighing seven pounds and five ounces.

Mr. sntiTu nrwAMA and SitM nave another SOUTH ROXANA The Dads' daU ter, Claudia, 5. Club Auxiliary had their annual Christmas party Monday evening Announcing the birth of a daugh- at the park building. Prizes for ter at 6:41 a.m. today in St.

game were won by Mrs. Martha Joseph's Hospital are Mr. and McNabncy, Mrs. Mildred Aikin, Charles Kopsie of 3529 Berkeley Mrs. Julia McNabney and Mrs.

avenue. The baby weighed eight McNabney also won the attend- pounds, eight ounces. ance prize. Hostesses were Mrs. Betty Old- A fifth cW1( and third daughter AVAL Oi VyJU I-IIIM "The Mrs Dorotn Johnson, Mrs.

was born at 5:55 a.m. today in Littlle Mixer" and Mrs" Maida Johsnpn and Mrs. Eva Jur- st Joseph's Hospital to Mr. and TWVo r. nnoo i gevich.

Mrs. Vernon Woods of 2328 Birch The Dads' Club and Auxiliary will strcet and weighed 10 pounds, one sponsor a Christmas party for the ounce Tnc other children are children Friday evening at the Jose 5 Charles, 3, Patricia, 2, Onrt "1 park. and Rebecca, 1. Churches Willis read a group of Christmas stories. The Christmas Story from Luke and the singing of carols were also a part of the program.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Hershey. On January 5 the club will meet with Mrs. R.

Frank Hollis and E. Yust, at the home of Mrs. Hollis, 412 East Sixth street. City Hall Employes' Party at Sellilmo's Women employed at the City Hull had a Christmas party Tuesday Selhime's, and BUW- a mugs sucn as noiaing me wo car door, seating you at the dinner aby wei hed six Pounds and 15 dinner was served at a prettily decorated table in a private dining room. Christmas gifts wore exchanged, and games were played following the serv- A second daughter and child was born at 12:19 a.m.

today in Alton Mid-week service will take place emorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. this evening, 7:30 o'clock, at the Lu 5 First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brlg She weifi seven Roland E.

Turnbull, minister, will Un and 1S a sis continue his study of John's Cos- pel. Anita ig the name Even if he's your husband give by and Charle Depper of him a chance to, do the little things 607 Brookside avenue, for their for you he'd do for any woman 10th child born 6:02 a toda guest. Things such as holding the 3n Alton Memorial Hospital. The table, etc. Some men get out of are in too big a hurry to do things ing of dinner.

Mrs. Irene Har- for themselves. Remember a man npar St was born at mon. Mrs. Maude.

Kor.h. Miss can be both hnshanrt 5 08 Tuesda St. Joseph's mon, Mrs. Maude. Koch, Miss Helen Rose Yeothan and Mrs.

Karl Deterding were awarded prizes. Ixwp.ll School Party Tuesday Night Mr. and David Bear, 3226 Brown strcet, entertained teachers of Lowell School at a Christmas party Tuesday night at their home. Mr. Bear is principal of Lowell School.

Games wore directed by Mrs. B. T. Hatch and Miss Lorena McDermott, Towards the close of the evening, refreshments were served and gifls were exchanged. Women of tho Moose Meeting Tuesday Women of the Moose met Tuesday night at the Moose Hall, and reports were given during the business meeting by chairmen of social service, Moosehaven, membership and publicity committees.

A Christmas letter was read from Zola Kennedy, grand recorder of Women of the Moose. Mrs, Tony Campagna, senior regent, was presented a Christmas gift from the chapter. During the evening the women trimmed a Christmas tree in the hall, and wrapped gifts for the children's Christmas party. Children of members of the can be both a husband and gentleman at the same time. a Hospital and weighed seven pounds and "six ounces.

Their elder daugh- Cuba is restricting transport tcr 6-year-old Diane Rosalind, is of sugar, cane and molasses to a student at SS. Peter Paul's railways only. School. Mr. and Mrs.

Norbert William Runtz of Route 1, Godfrey, are announcing the birth of an eight pound and six ounce son, at 8:51 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. This is the couple's first child and was before her marriage Miss Dorothl Sturd- vent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Studvent who lives in Missouri. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Runts of Rt. 1, Godfrey.

A seven pound and 12 ounce son was born at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Koehne of 3405 Oak drive.

Born at 2:40 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Hospital to Mr, and Mrs. Earl Fines of Hartford, was a seven pound and 'three ounce son. THE "More rapid than ecrgrtes his coursers they came From St.

Nick We can't premise Santa's reindeer, but we do promise speedy delivery service of your drug needs. Use your telephone, Have your doctor phone us. Faster than a wink, you'll be supplied! J. Russell Dale HK04JMV4V i'boue Fitzgerald Moose Lodge and of Women of the Moose will be entertained from 2 to 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at a party in the Moose Hall, Washington avenue at Broadway. Christmas Party At Hotel Stratford An annual Christmas party was enjoyed Tuesday night at Hotel Stratford by young women employed in the office of the purchasing department at Western Cartridge Co.

Dinner was served with covers arranged for 10. The table was decorated with a Christmas centerpiece. In connection with the party, gifts of a miscellaneous nature were presented to Miss Norma Williams who will be married in January to Robert Felden. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Maloney of Aurora, N. are parents of a daughter, their first child, born Tuesday, December 15. The babe weighed six pounds, six ounces.

Mrs. Maloney Is the former Miss Kathryn, Stephenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Stephenson, 728 Royal street. Mr. and Mrs. James Slebert and sons, James and Mark, of Valparaiso, arrived in Alton Tuesday for a visit with Mrs. Siebert's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. William Wllken of Linden Ave. Miss Patty Moran, 407 East Twelfth street, will spend the holidays in Alton, arriving-from Maryville College, St. Louis, Thursday. Miss Moran's brother, Tommy Moran, will arrive in Alton Saturday from Cleveland, 0., where he is a student at John Carroll University.

Edgar Siebenthal of Columbus, will spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Siebenthal and daughter, Miss Sally Jo Siebenthal, 2909 Brown street. Mr. Siebenthal is the father of Kirby Siebenthal.

Miss Joan Reilley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reilley of 900 College avenue, will arrive home Thursday from Maryville College, St. Louis, to spend the holidays. is a junior at Maryville this year.

Miss Betty Luerssen of Salisbury Cove, formerly of Elsah, will arrive December 21 the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs! Frank Luerssen, who reside on The Principia College campus, where she will remain for the Christmas-New Year holidays. Miss Patricia Klinke, a student at Marquette University, Milwaukee, will arrive home Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents, Postmaster and Mrs, Harold Klinke, 715 Blair avenue. Tony Klinke, brother of Miss Klinke, a student at Chaminade College, St. Louis, will arrive home December 22.

Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Leonard left Genoa by boat for the United States, following three months in Europe, Sunday.

Dr. and Mrs. Leonard are expected to arrive December 23 in New York, and from there will leave for St. Louis where they will be met by their son, Robert, and family of Elsah, who will accompany them by automobile to their home in Notch- cliff apartments on The Principia College campus. Dr.

Leonard is- head of the English at The Principia. He and Mrs. Leonard spent most of the threft months in London; but for two weeks before leaving Europe, they toured in France, Switzerland and Italy. Mrs. James Sherman of La street, Elsah, and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Slaten and children, Patricia and Billy of Wood River, will leave Thursday morning on ft 10-day automobile trip to Tampa, Fla. Miss Theresa Springman will arrive Friday ot visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P.

Spring, man, 1129 State street, over the holidays. Miss Springman will resume her studies at Rosary College, River Forest, 111,, January 5. Mrs. Edward St. Peters of Alton- Jerseyville road is a nt St, Anthony's Infirmary for rest and medical care.

W. R. Curtis, former superintendent of Alton schools, has returned to his home, 1015 Phinney avenne, where he was a patient over a long period. Monte Jacoby, son of Mr. and Mrs.

P. W. Jacoby, 611 East Fifteenth street, is leaving Thursday to return to Fort Bliss, El Pasoi after a leave spent witS relatives and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schwaig of -714.

East have given the name of Kathleen Louise to a daughter born in St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Schwaig is the former Miss Genny Howard. Miss Margaret Osterman of Phoenix, arrived Saturday to spend -the holidays with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. L. B. Osterman, on -Tulane avenue. Miss Osterman will leave for Phoenix, where she is employed, Jan.

1. Jim Struif, son of Mayor and Mrs. Leo J. Struif of 619 -East Sixteenth street, will complete his studies at Northwestern University, Evanston, Thursday, and will be home the last of the week for the Christmas holidays. Struif will receive his degree in June during commencement exercises.

Dean Hurst of the United Statea Navy, stationed at Cincinnati, is spending the holidays with his wife and sister, Mrs. John Osterman, at the home of Mrs. Osterman, on Tulane avenue. While Hurst is in service Mrs. Hurst is making her home in Grafton.

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