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BANNER, WARRENTON, MISSOURI Page Three THE WARRENTON Thursday, June 8, 1950 MRS. AUGUST STAMER, JR. Phone 2707 "A PAPER WITHIN A PAPER" Mrs. August Stamer, is the authorized representative of the Wright City and Community Banner in Wright City and will also orders for advertising and news is 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, items be in Mrs. August Stamer, Publishing Company.

KOPESKY- MILLS WEDDING SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Miss Alice Marie Mills and Norman J. Kopesky were married Sunday afternoon at the Wright CH Baptist Church which was adorned with basKets filled with white gladioli and delphiniums and greenery. The flowerg and church decorations were furnished by Wulff Floral Company of Warrenton. Rev. Monte Peterson of Belmont Baptist Church, Belmont, officiated in the chancel and Rev.

George P. Hoech assisted with the ceremony in reading the 13th Chapter of I Corinthians before the bridal couple exchanged wedding vows and concluded the nuptials with prayer. The bride, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills, and the the groom were attired in matching blege suits.

The bride wore cocoa brown accessories with a corsage of Talisman roses and carried a white Bible. The former Miss Mills graduated May 24th from the Hannibal-LaGrange Junior College, Hannibal. Mr. Kopesky graduated from the same college in January and is at present attending Washington University In St. Louis.

Miss Barbara Hoech, bridesmaid. preceded the bride and her father down the aisle. Miss, Hoech wore a cocoa brown suit beige acce3sozies. Her corsage was of yellow roses. The groom chose his friend, William Blake of St.

Louls, for his at' tendant. Mr. Blake wore a brown business suit. Ushers were Lee Mills brother of the bride, and Raymond' Ambro, of St. Louts, cousin of the groom.

Miss Mary Frances Ruhwedel played the song, at the commencement of the nuptials and accompanied Mrs. Mone Peterson of Belmont, who sang 'Because" and "I Love You Truly." brida! couple and attendants knelt in prayer at the conclusion of the double-1 ceremony, Mrs. Peterson sang "Che Lord's Prayer." The reception WaS neid In the church basement where the room was appropriately decorated for the occasion. A three-tier wedding, cake, surrounded with red the base, was baked and beautifully decorated Mrs. A.

J. Schnell, aunt of the by bride. Delicious cake and fruit punch were served to the guests. The bridal couple departed on their honeymoon Out-of-town after guests the receptioning the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs.

Lealle Wright and daughter, Audrey, Freda Franklin, and Danny Magee of Fulton; Mrs. Harry Blanton and Mr. and Mrs. C. Tesson of Truesdale; Mr.

and Roland Hunn and daughter of Mrs. St. Peters: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Painter and Mr.

and Mrs. Weige and St. Charles: Mrs. E. L.

Groeson of Washington, Marianne per Whitworth, Revelle, Ben: Saylor, Gailand Troekkeld and Billie Dixon of Hannibal: Mr. and Mrs. Emil HilgeMr. and Mrs. Ed.

Painter and Kenneth and Bobby and Mrs. sons, Emma Mills of Marthasvilie; George Crouch, Mr. Crouch. Mr. and Mrs.

Richar! Willerton and sons. Mr. and Mrs. George Knipmeyer, Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Luetkemeyer, and Mrs. Warner and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. E.

Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Schnade and children, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Trower, Mr.

and C. R. Scott of Warrenton; J. L. Mrs.

Ruhwedel and daughter, Mary Frances of Foristell; and Mrs. Marcus Sachs and son, Murray; Mr. Mrs. J. F.

Schnell, Mr. and Mrs. and Harold Lange, Mr. ant Mrs. Alvin and Mrs.

Clifton Stoker, Lange, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bolick.

Miss Anna Sharp, Mrs. Laura Meeker and granddaughter, Mr. and Mr: Ted Miller, Mrs. Roy Frank, Mr. and Mrs.

Thos. Mrs. Catherine Berg, Mrs. W. Harvil, Priess, Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Ambro, U. Alice Crow and Howard, Mrs. Mrs. Lou Ambro, J.

3a'lah, Thressa Trejbal, "Laura Talbot, Shirley Marilyn Harms, Penny EckReinhard, Priess, and Mrs. P. J. lund. June Wilson and sons.

Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Mrs.

Martha Porter, Mrs. Brookes, and daughters, Mr. and Clyde Emmons Mrs. Russel Poertner, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Woodruff and daughters, Mrs. J. E.

ing over cach table. Bouquets of crimson roses were re placed about the rooms. Luncheon was served at 1::00 after which bridge, canasta, and bunco were played at tables w.th two prizes being awarded at each ble. Orchid corsages and gifts from the entire group were given to Mrs. Dietz and Mrs.

Nieburg who were surprised about the affair. tended were Nieburg, Those from Wrighsanford Mrs. Walter Kamp, Mrs. Emory Chaney, Mrs. Melvin Saatmann and Mrs.

August Stamer, Jr. the honoree. OBITUARY OF MRS. HENRY ROELKER; FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY Mrs. Louise Roelker, oldest daughter of the late Henry and Mary Renzelman, was born in Warren County, near Pitts, on January 30, 1872.

She was baptized and on April 18, 1886 she became a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Church at' St. Charles by rite of Confirmation. When a small she with her parents, moved to St. Louis county where she resided until the age of 15 when she came to Warren County and made her home with her grandfather Kerkhoff until March 1895 when she was united in marriage with Henry Roelker and made her home with him on a farm near Wright City.

Her husband passed away on August 29, 1940 and in December 1941 she and her daughter moved to Wright City. She Hospital was in taken St. to Charles the St. May Joseph's 24th where she passed away on June 1st, 1950 after a lingering illness due to a heart condition, at the age of 78 years. 4 months and 1 day.

Her departure 1s mourned by her, daughter Hilda; two sisters, Emma Roelker of Wright City and Julia Voels of Helena, one brother. Herman Renzelman of Wray, three half-sisters and three halfbrothers nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Her husband. three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs.

Roelker was a devoted wife and mother. She suffered with many hardships and pains, but she always and had a kind word for was patient She was a member of the every one. Memorial Society. were conducted on June 3 at Wright City Evangelical Church, Services. the Pastor, Rev.

A. E. Katterjohn officiating with Julius Nieburg as funeral director. Interment was made at Wright City cemetery. MISS YVONNE STAMER IN GRADU.

ATING CLASS AT CENTRAL Mrs. Henry Farber, Mrs. Joe Ganzer and Mrs. Ernst Speh of St. Louis, Mr.

and Mrs. A. D. Stamer and Mrs. Wm.

McCoy attended the commencement exercises at Central College, Monday. where Yvonne StaFayette, mer was the griduates. She nas accepted a position in the schools at Hannibal for the coming year. The entire group returned to the home in Wright City where Stamer supper was served. Additional supwere Miss Betty Bates of per guests Louis, Jim Balsiver of Crystal City, the McCoy and and August children.

and daugh- ters. W.9.C.S. MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 7 The regular meeting of the W.S.C.S. held at Methodist Church was Thursday afternoon June 1. Thirteen members and three visitors were present.

Mrs. Charles Oney and Mrs. Clar- Driemeyer were program leaders, the subject being "What ence Shall Wei Render," Mrs. Harold Buchanan and Mrs. served refreshments of Chaney sandwiches, potato chips and soda.

SHOWER FOR MISS RUHWEDEL AT HOME OF MRS. SUTTON Miss Kay Maupin and Miss Eunice Paul were hostesses at a shower for Miss Mary Frances Ruhwedel at the home of Mrs. Fran- ces Sutton last Saturday' afternoon. Miss Ruhwedel will Den married to Bob Brown of St. Louls June 24.

After the gifts had been opened and admired, canasta, bridge, and pinochle were played. Refreshments of Ice cream, cookies and coffee were served. Those present were Mrs. Tom Keathley, Mrs. Robert Dapron, Mrs.

Don Clem, Mrs. James Ryker, Mrs. Kenneth Wackher, Mrs. Wm. Hasekamp, Miss Ruby Bebermeyer, Miss Margaret Jane Ruhwedel, Mrs.

August "Stamer, Mrs. Sutton, Miss Ruhwedel and the hostesses. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our neighbors, friends and relatives for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to us after the loss of our dear mother and sister Mrs. Louise Roelker. These deeds of kindness will always be remembered by her daughter Hilda and sister Emma.

Evangelical Church Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Worship service at 10:30 a. m. At 8:00 p.

m. members of the Dally Vacation Bible School will render a program. Results the work' accomplished by the pupils will be on display. We welcome you to our services.A. E.

Katterjohn, Pastor Indian Camp Service at 2:00 p. E. Katterjohn, Pastor. Church of the Nazarene Sunday School at 9:30 a. Wesley Schwar'z.

Supt. Worship Service 10:30 a. m. Evening Service 7:30 p. m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 D. m. You are cordially invited to attend our Esterline, Pastor. New Melle-Defiance Methodist New Melle. -Morning worship m.

on first, third and fifth days. -Sunday School 10 Morning worship 11 a. m. on first, third and fifth Sundays.Bullmar Pastor. News Notes Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Mueller of St. Louis are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Thursday, June 1st, at St. Louis Maternity Hospital. The young lady weighed 9 lbs.

4 ozs. and has been named Paula Sue. Mr. and Mrs. L.

F. Gooch of Plymouth, Ind. were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kamp last Friday night.

Additional guests for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nieburg, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Nieburg, Mr.

and Mrs. Melvin Saatmann, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Chaney, and Mr. and Mrs.

August Stamer. John Madge of Miami, spent the week-end with his wife's grandmother, Mrs. Emma Bollegar, and his aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Huelsman and Mrs. Arlle Strack, and familles. Miss Mildred LaBoube of St. Louis spent from Thursday night until Saturday morning in Wright City, going to Jonesburg to see relatives a few hours on Friday. Mr.

and Mrs. Perry Short and children of St. Louis spent Sunday in Wright City and Jonesburg. They Ited Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Willis in Wright City and were accompanied to Jonesburg by Mrs. Plerre Arnall. Mrs. Walter Willis went to Jonesburg last Wednesday to visit relatives and on Friday attended the funeral of her nephew, Vernie Richardson, at Dr. W.

C. SCHROEDER CHIROPRACTOR PALMER GRADUATE Phone: 20, WENTZVILLE, MO. Wright City Harvest Festival FRIDAY NIGHT, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, JULY 14, 15 and 16, 1950 (tf) and children, Mra. Ann HenHewlett, and Mrs. Herman Weaver and Bob Brown of St.

Louls. -Con- CY CYLINDER BY NIEBURG MOTOR CO. tributed. Those who gathered at the school building last Friday morning to see the Liberty Bell were witnesses to a short but most impressive program. Short talks were made by Corwin Ruge, local chairman of the bond selling drive, and Charles Richards, of Wentzville St.

Charles County chairmauggins, who is accompanying the bell on its tour gave a short hisof the original Liberty Bell and tory also the story of the 52 replicas now touring the United States and its possessions. G. C. Schmitt, mayor of Wright City, rang the bell 13 times, one sound for each of the original colonies. The occasion was most impressive with the flag waving high above it Americans sounded out its lingering notes.

YOUNG PEOPLES GROUP MEETS AT CHURCH LIBERTY BELL HERE LAST FRIDAY Young Adult Study group of The the Methodist Church met in the Church basement Sunday evening May 21, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Keathley being program leaders. those present were Mr. and Among Mrs.

Lloyd Tate, Mr. and Mrs. KenBruning, Mr. and Mrs. Tom neth Keathley and Dorothy Eversmeyer.

Delicious refreshments were served Dorothy Eversmeyer after which by went home with the Invitaeveryone tion to meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bruning in June. Wellsville. On Friday she was conveyed home by Mr.

and Mrs. W. A. Garrett of Jonesburg. Mrs.

Arthur Hlemendinger, the former Elleen Case, spent Thursday night with Mrs. Sue Chaney and called on other friends in town en route to Columbia to get her son, Charles, who has been attending the University the past year. They then returned to their home in Chicago. Miss Madge Hays who lives in the Masonic Home In St. Louis was a supper guest at the Wm.

HuelsmanE. Mittler home last week. Mr. and Mrs. G.

C. Schmitt, Robt. Schmidt and Mrs. Tesse Saatman spent the week-end in Keytesville. Congratulations to Mr.

and Mrs. Elbert Nierman on the birth of a son, Glenn Elbert, on Monday evening, May 29. Mrs. Tessa Saatmann and Miss Geneva of Warrenton spent Decoration Day with Mr. and Mrs.

G. C. Schmitt. Mrs. Wilma Little was shopping in St.

Louls Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Gerke and Delwin of Dupo, 111, spent from Thursday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Zelp and Wm. Nieburg. Lindsay Dale Milttler returned home from Columbia Monday after completing the past the University.

He was accompanied home by Allan Ryker who is visiting his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bauche of Union were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Alden Bruning. Additional Saturday evening supper guests in the Bruning home were Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kindel and daughter of Warrenton. Rev.

S. M. Petty of Springfield, a former pastor of the Baptist Church enjoyed a visit last Saturday from Mr. Mrs. Roland Hunn of St.

Peters, C. Hunn of O'Fallon and and, Mrs. Carrie Hunn and daughter, Miss Nellie. Rev. and Mrs.

Petty are at the home of a son in Springfield. On afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Horstman, Mrs. Lillie Horst, Arthur, Mrs.

Sparr and Mrs. Samuels of St. Louis were callers in the NieburgZelp home. week with his Mr. and Glenn Cafer of spent the Moberly, Mrs.

Ezra Cafer. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Tarr of St.

Louts drove to Wright City Memorial Day and called on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wisdom and son were week-end Kennetsts of Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Seger and children. Robert W. Nagel of Wright City re- celved degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Kansas com- MARK CAMPBELL. M. D.

Wright City, Mo. Phones Office 66 Seat dence Saturdays to 11 noon. Dally Office Hours: Mondays, Fridays, copt Tuesdays Wednesdays, 2 to Thursdays, 5 D. m. to 1 D.

Sundare by appointment only. (43p) Nieburg Furniture Undertaking Furniture Funeral Directors Ambulance Phone 89 or 11 WRIGHT CITY, MO. Our Service Also Available in St. Louis, RO-0500 (36p) WELCOME AUTOMOBILE and TRACTOR OWNERS JULIUS DOTHAGE Factory Trained Automobile Mechanic LESTER SINGER Factory Trained Tractor and Farm Equipment Mechanic ROBERT HENDERSON Factory Trained, Has An Adder Service, Porcelainize and Underseal Your Car, Protect Your Investment--Body Rebuilding and Refinishing CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Automobiles Available Chas. Van Studdiford Phone 44, Wright City, Mo.

(45) mencement exercises held Monday, I 1 Don't borrow your neighbor's June 5, at Lawrence, Kans. Mr. Nagel copy. He may need it for refermajored in industrial design. ence.

Subscribe yourself. glad receive all news items; printing. The deadline for receipt of and we kindly ask that all news hands by that time. -Banner WSCS DISTRICT MEETING HELD MAY 26 Schwier high lights of the WSCS Conference session Church, recently St. held Louis.

at, Grace Methodist At the noon hour a bountiful meal, was enjoyed by all. Afternoon Session was opened by singing of "Amazing Grace." Truxton-Zion Society Invited the Sub-Dixision District to hold their next meeting with them. Invitation 'vas accepted. Rev. Charles Miller, pastor of the Wright City Church, gave the address of the day speaking of Faith and Service.

Many helpful points were given. Mrs. Amos Mordt stein esting number entitled "The Old World." The Nominating Committee presented for officers Mrs. Victor Brockfeld of Warrenton as President, Mrs. Tom Lee of Wright City as VicePresident and Mrs.

Omar Baugh of Truxton as Secretary-Treasurer. All were unanimously elected to serve for two years. Mrs. Omar Baugh was elected as delegate to attend the School of Missions at Fayette In July. Mrs.

Brockfeld was chosen as alternate. The Wright City Society presented a playlet "Star Power" bringing out some Interesting comparisons between members of the society and the stars. well rendered. Meeting closed with prayer by Rev. C.

W. Griffin. Owing to a rainy day the attendances was not up to par, but the meeting was interesting and the cial contacts thanks to Woman's Society of Christian Service held the Sub-District meeting at Wright City on May 26, at the Methoaist Church. Mrs. Lester Hollman the vi e-Prestdent presided.

The theme of the program for the day was "Our Falth in Building a World Christian Community." After the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" was sung all joined in the responsive reading from the Methodist Hymnal. Mrs. Victor Brockfeld, Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and also gave the financia! To the roll call of Societtes, Warrenton, Wright City and Truxton Zion responded. Evelyn Holt was appointed porter for the day. Mrs.

Charles Oney, Mrs. Amos Mordt and Mrs. F. Lefferdink were appointed as Nominating Committee. Katherine Ebeling and Mrs.

Schwier high lights of the WSCS "BON VOYAGE" PARTY HONORS MRS. E. NIEBURG, MRS. M. DIETZ Mrs.

John Hutchins and Mrs. Reichard Hatton Louis, were hostesseg at a Bon Voyage Party at Mrs. Hutchings' home on Granada Way in Elmer Nieburg and her mother, Clayton last Thursday honoring Mrs. Marie Dietz, who with Nieburg and Dr. and Mrs.

Victor Dietz will leave early in July for a two months in Europe. trip, entrance hall and living roon: were decorated with small airplanes, replicas of the one in which the party will fly to England. 'The mirror over the fireplace in the living room held a large poster advertising the trip and was flanked by Banners bearing the honoree's names. Giobes at elther end of the mantle were toppel by a blonde and brunette doll representing the hona or guests, and small planes were fly- 1950 OLDS "76" 2-DOOR DELUXE $1899.00 Used Truck-1946 Chevrolet 2-Ton Chassis and 1950 CHEVROLET PICKUP $1364.00 suitable for 14-ft. body WE'LL GET TO THE THAT BALL THE BLUE COAT, CY? WEAR THAT SO HE CAN'T WHO'S THAT MAN IN WHY DOES HE LADY, THAT'S GAME ON TIME.

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m. and lasting until dark until lights are installed. Every third Sunday of each month there will be a regular shoot. ReP Watch This Paper for Regular Shoot Program and Changes (45) Public Sale We, the undersigned, will sell at public auction at our home in Wright City, Mo. the following listed personal property, on Saturday, June 10, 1950 2 Piece Living Room Set 2 Automatic Fire Extinguishers 9 12 Rug, with Pad New Home Sewing Machine Table and 6 Chairs Lionel Electric Train on 4 8 I China Cabinet ft.

Permanent Table Bed with Springs Violin I Dresser Set Fireplace Irons 2 End Tables Set Buffet Lamps Fireplace Spark Screen Hassock Taylor Tot Lot of Dishes 28-Inch Bicycle 1 Feather Bed Some Antique Dishes and 6-Inch Electric Table Saw Furniture p. Briggs-Stratton Motor Other articles too numerous to Lawn Mower mention Cash Sale Sale begins at 1:00 p. m. C. S.

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