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The Dispatch from Moline, Illinois • 8

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MOLINE DAILY DISPATCH: SATURDAY, JUNE 1956 8 Uolint East Moline, HL Married in Davenport Wed in Davenport Church Miss Harrison, Albert Baxter Exchange Vows Roberta Strahorn Becomes Bride of David Er Lundy' This morning in Memorial Christian Church, Rock Island, Miss Roberta Strahorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Davidson, 1503 11th WW The irarriage of Miss Istalena Harrison. 432K 42nd Moline and Albert G. Baxter, Quincy, was solemnized, at 2 this afternoon in Bethany Baptist Church, Moline Rock Island, became the bride of David E.

Lundy, son of Mr. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Brown Har and Mrs. Walter Lundy, 404 15V4 Rock Island.

The Rev. Ken rison, Pascagoula, Miss. Mr. and neth M. Hooe officiated.

Mrs. E. Baxter, Phoenix, Mrs. Clara Gordon Honored At Birthday, Farewell Party The bride, given In marriage by are parents of the bridegroom. her stepfather, wore a dress of The Rev.

Elwood K. Wylie offi tulle over bridal satin, fashioned ciated. with fitted lace bodice, scalloped The bride was attired in white seqmn trimmed neckline, and brocade gown with tiny metalic skirt featuring lace panels and and pink threads. It was fashioned bustle effect and terminating In a with a scoop neckline, buttoned small train. Her veil was finger snug bodice and a full skirt worn tip length and she carried pink 1 ms.

'I in iiiiiiuii in iir in i Hi I ia 1 over a petticoat. The fitted waist- roses and stephanotis centered line-Jacket had oushuD sleeves. with a corsage. Her small flowered shell hat in soft Miss Janice E. Timmer, Rock pink had rhinestone and ostrich- island, sister oi the bride, was honor attendant, and wore a bal tip trim.

The bride carried a colonial bouquet of pink Bountiful lerina length gown of blue net over roses with stephanotis streamers. iratching satin. She had a blue 1 i -'V, tU i 'Is irnmiiirtii hrniii irfiirawmfriiifiiiii i i Mrs. John L. Morrison.

Greens hat of net and carried a colonial boro, attended her sister a bouquet of pink carnations. matron of honor. She was attired The bridesmaids, the Misses San in a blue silk sheath dress with dy Siefken and Cecily Ryker, Rock inserts of lace. She wore a shell Island, and Yvonne Strahorn, Ke- hat with blue sequin trim and car. wanee, wore gowns oi blue and pink netting over satin with match ried blue carnations and stephano MRS.

JAMES DONALD KESMCK MRS. JAMES F. LYONS tis. ing hats. They carried pink and Eugene Baxster.

Cedar Rarjids. Mrs. Resnick was graduated blue carnations in colonial Miss Sharon Mary Gohlman, served his brother as best man. from Immaculate Conception daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ken Usher was Mr. Morrsion. Academy and Marycrest College, Pamela Willet, flower girl, was neth B. Gohlman, 822 W. 3rd A reception followed in the Davenport, where she majored In attired in a dress of orchid net and nylon over orchid satin.

Mi church parlors. A 3-tier pedestal home economics education. She Is Davenport, became the bride of James F. Lyons, son of Mrs. Isa a member of Kappa Gamma Pi, dora Lyons, RFD 3, Davenport, chael Strahorn, Kewanee, was ringbearer.

cake centered the bride's table and it was guarded by fernery and tapers in candelabra. MRS. CLARA M. GORDON Catholic Women a college honorary and the late Raymond Lyons today pearls and her bouquet was of white roses and stephanotis centered with a white orchid. Miss Annette Meyer, the maid of honor, wore a white eyelet embroidered organdie gown over powder blue taffeta styled on princess lines.

She wore a blue sash with butterfly bow at the back of the empire waistline. Her bouquet was of blue carnations with matching headband. Mis KathWn Schultz. Clinton: society, and Mu Chi Sigma soror Mr. Lundy chose his brother, Mrs.

Clara M. Gordon, who The couple will take an extend Vows were exchanged in an early morning ceremony in St. Joseph's Clyde, for best man, and grooms Gordon will be SJ7 on Aug. 16, but her birthday was celebrated early ed wedding trip throueh the United men and ushers Included Albert Vases of white stock and majestic daisies decorated the altar of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Davenport, for the marriage this morning of Miss Joan Marie McNama-ra, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John J. McNamara, 26 Oak Lane, Davenport, and James Donald Res-nick, Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Resnick of Davenport.

The Rev. Leo Kerrigan officiated. The bride was attired in a white waltz length gown of Rosepodnt lace and taffeta styled with an Empire bodice accented by a short lace jacket with scoop neckline. The full skirt was worn over a hoop. Her short circular veil of illusion was held by a taffeta hat Church, Davenport, the Rev.

Louis States, Mexico and Canada during because she and Mrs. Siegfried are moving to Monmouth in the near Lundy, Ronald Tayler and Jim Rohret officiating. the next year. lives with her daughter, Mrs. Olive Gordon Siegfried, 2325 31st St.

Moline, was honored last evening by members of the Endora Re-bekah Lodge, Rock Island, at a birthday and farewell party. Mrs. Curtis. The bride's gown, of nylon sheer future. A group gift was presented The bride was graduated from Shades of pink and blue were organzine and Venise lace, was to the honoree.

and refreshments were served. made with fitted bodice, shirred used in decorations at the reception for 150 guests in the church parlors. ity. Mr. Resnick, a graduate of Davenport High School, received his Bachelor's degree from St.

Ambrose College, Davenport, and his Master of Science degree In analytical chemistry from Iowa State College, Ames. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and is employed as a chemist in the U. S. Public Health Service, Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, Cincinnati.

short sleeves, lace accents on the Pascagoula High School and Per-kinstown Junior College, Williams. Miss. She has been employed as a receptionist at Deere Moline. She is a ir.ember of Delta Pi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi. and Miss Mary Donna Behrens, bridesmaids, wore similar ensembles with blue-tinted edge on the carnations.

Premo Lira, Moline, was best Mrs. Lundy is a Rock Island scoop neckline, and had shirred panels on the chapel-length skirt. Dixie Lee VanMeter Married High School graduate. Her hus band, who attended the University Her fingertip illusion veil fell from a cap of lace trimmed with seed The brideeroom attended Daven Today to Robert J. Dnckett and she carried a bouquet of white of Illinois for a year, is an employee of the Servus Rubber Rock Island.

port school and served in the Air Force. He Is president of Baxter Phalaenopsis orchids. Sally Ann Gelsinger First Congregational Church, Motors, Quincy. Moline, was decorated with white Will Be Married flowers, ferns and candelabra for Mrs. Joseph E.

Heaton, Seneca, sister of the bride, matron of honor, wore a cornflower blue lace ever taffeta eown featuring a V- PROPHETSTOWN Mr. and Anna Fay Thrash Becomes Bride 6 Richard H. Voris Mrs. Forrest Gelsinger of 813 Ave. Rock Falls, have announced Miss Bjurstrom neckline and very full, waltz length skirt.

She wore a headband with the engagement of their daughter, Sally Ann, to Donald DePyper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry DePyper 6hort veil and a colonial bouquet of And Rev. Thoran Excliance Vows man and ushers were James Barnes, Rock Island; and Robert Macksey, Davenport. The reception was held this afternoon In Johnny Hartman's, Davenport.

After a wedding trip of undisclosed destination, the couple will live in Davenport. The bride's traveling costume was of white silk pesante with petal pink inserts accented with powder blue bands. Mrs. Lyons was graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy, attended Marycrest College, Dav enport. She is employed in the office of French Hecht, Davenport.

The bridegroom, who was graduated from St. Ambrose College, is engaged in promotional sales work for Nichols Wire Aluminum Co. Davenport. of Prophets town. 1 white flowers.

Francis X. McNamara, Davenport, brother of the bride, was best man and ushers were Rich the wedding at 2 this afternoon of Miss Dixie Lee VanMeter to Robert James Duckett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Duckett, 2125 5th Moline. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. VanMeter, 509 17th Moline. Dr.

Oliver K. Black A tunic of Chantilly lace which extended into two panels over the cathedral length train of tulle over satin was a distinguishing feature of the bridal gown. The bodice of lace was styled with a scoop neckline and short sleeves. The bride's lace crown was of a design dating from the rein of King Arthur, and it held an imported veil of silk illusion. To comple-; ATKINSON HOME BUREAU Back From New York Mr.

and Mrs. A. C. DeClerk, 1031 27th Moline, have returned from Rochester, N. where they spent two weeks in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. John Mc-Donough. They made the acquaintance of Mark Kevin, infant son of the McDonoughs, who was born June 10 in a hospital in Rochester. The baby's mother is the former Blanche DeClerk. Mr.

and Mrs. McDonough and son expect to visit in the DeClerk home in August. GENESEO Atkinson Home Bureau will meet July 5 at the ard Resnick, the bridegroom' brother, and Dr. Donald Doering, Davenport. James and Paul Mc home of Mrs.

James Angus. There will be election of officers and a Namara, brother of the bride, were club will give a demonstra servers. Miss Anna Fay Thrash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Homer Edgar Thrash of Hope, and Richard Hcnsler Voris, son oi Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Vorifl, 2944 Farnam Davenport, were married in a late afternoon ceremony today In the First Baptist Church, Hope. The Rev. S. A. Whitlow The bride wore a gown of Chan-tally lace and tulle over satin styled with short sleeves, portrait neckline outlined with sequins and seed pearls, and full skirt with deep points of lace detail.

Iler shoulder-length veil of illusion was held by a pearl tiara and she carried a white Bible topped with a The reception for relatives was tion. The minor lesson will be given by Mrs. Dan Hannon and Mrs. Rodney Reiling. held in the Gold Room of Hotel Elackhawk, Davenport.

The couple left on a wedding trip to Lake ment her costume the bride car Miss Barbara Ann Bjurstrom and the Rev. Arnold V. Thoren Jr. were married at 3 this afternoon in Faith Lutheran Church, Moline, the Rev. Arnold Thoren, father of the bridegroom, officiating at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev.

G. Erick The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Bjurstrom, 2431 13th Moline, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr.

Thoren and the late Mrs. Thoren. White tapers and an altar arrangement of white gladioli and plumosa fern adorned the chancel of the church. The bridal gown was fashioned of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle ried a cascade bouquet of white Geneva. Wis.

For traveling the roses and lilies of the valley. 'Three Attendants Mi Miss Rosalie VanMeter, attend bride selected a beige and gold sheath dress with bolero jacket and accessories of beige, brown and gold. They will reside at 3317 Nash Cincinnati, Ohio. Open Tomorrow (Sunday) 1. to 6 p.m.

ing her sister as maid of honor, wore a gown of light blue chiffon. white orchid and lilies of the val jne ballerina length dress was of empire design, featuring a neckline and a large bow at the ley. Attendants of the bride wore identical gowns of pink organza over taffeta, and bandeaux of ma- back of the high waistline. The full Oft line in matching shade. They had pink cascade bouquets.

over taffeta. The molded bodice buttoned down the back and was styled with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. Pleated nylon tulle formed the full overskirt edged with lace which extended into a chapel train. A veil of im Following a reception at the CONN'S Town Country DEPENDS on volume sates to bring you sensational low, low prices on the very fin home of the bride's parents, the couple kft on a wedding trip to Florida. The bride wore a beige linen eheath dress with jacket trimmed in coral and had beige in ii ported illusion was attached to a tiara of sequins, and pearls, and VORIS MRS.

the bride carried a cascade bou and coral accessories. They will quet of white roses centered with Marriage License William J. McCorkle and Margie M. Clark, both of Rockford. David W.

Stolz, Gibson Dty, and Eleanor A. Rollo, Moline. Dale Southwood and Mrs. Esther Secoy, both of Davenport. Calvin W.

Gill and Janice L. Rochou, both of Davenport. John W. Boyd, Milwaukee, and Kay L. Johnson, Moline.

Russell Stewart and Ruth E. Cox both of Silvis. Robert W. Riggs and Maryln L. Cutridge, both of Moline.

Harold B. Brasmer, Sherrard, and Janet Louise Roycraft, Rock Island. Larry E. Wilson, 11 Shore Acres, and Shirley J. Lyons, both of Rock Island.

John William Stone, and Joan Liske, both of Rock Island. est of home furnishings. NOTHING BUT TOP QUALITY IS EVER OFFERED! Visit the most beautiful furniture store in the entire area! See America's Finest Brands! New Selections Arrive Daily! HEADQUARTERS FOR FAMOUS "ETHAN ALLEN" Finest Early American Maple! reside at 420 Stanley Ard-more, where Mr. Voris is a a white orchid. skirt flared from the fitted bodice.

Miss VanMeter wore a matching Juliet cap and carried a colonial bouquet of pink carnations. The Misses Marlys Creger, Iowa City, and Janfs Wilson, Moline, bridesmaids, were attired identically in light pink, carrying bouquets of blue carnations. Cathy and Theresa Sheil, flower girl and ringbearer, wore long white nylon dresses with puffed sleeves and ruffled hems. They carried baskets of rose petals. Thomas Duckett served his brother as best man, and ushers were James Hill and Ceylan Har-stedt, both of Moline, Fred WU-son, Davenport, and Boyd VanMeter, Boone, la.

Mothers Wear Lace Both mothers were gowned in lace, Mrs. VanMeter choosing a shade of pink with matching hat and white accessories. Mrs. Duckett wore blue, also selecting ac petroleum geologist with Carter Oil Co. Earh Standard Vows Exchanged In Moline Today Cluny lace over pink taffeta fashioned the gown worn by Miss Nancy Waters, Rock Falls, maid The bride was graduated from of honor.

The gown was designed Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, and has been church sec with a scoop neckline, brief lace jacket and full waltz length skirt. Mrs. Lois Earl, mVt 16th Moline, and Robert F. Standard, retary of Highland Baptist Church, The Misses Elsie Nelson, East Mo Shreveport. Mr.

Voris was gradu 1014 4th Silvis, were married line, Jacqueline McKenna, Moline, at 11 this morning In the First ated from Davenport High School and Augustana College. He re and Charlys Buyers, Sterling, bridesmaids, wore blue gowns idea Congregational Church, Moline. Dr, Oliver K. Black officiated. YOU'LL SEE MORE AND SAVE MORE AT M0 MISLEADING "GIMMICKS" WHAT CONN'S Advertises, CONN'S Guarantees To Sell! WATCH OUR WINDOWS! WE'VE DONE THE SEARCHING NOW YOU DO THE SAVING ceived his master of science degree from the University of Illi tical to that of the honor attendant.

Mrs. Ruth Wells and John Les- All wore picture hats to match nois, and is a member of Sigma thaeghe attended the couple. The bride wore a dress of navy their gowns and carried colonial bouquets of pink sweetheart roses Gamma EpsUon, honorary fraternity. cessories in white. Both wore white blue eyelet over light blue taffeta accented with pink illusion.

CORRECT WEDDING ATTIRE for the Groom is important with matching accessories and a Paul Thome, Salina, shoulder corsage of blue carna served his brother as best man. carnation corsages. Bouquets of pink and blue carnations surrounded the 4 tier square wedding cake which was displayed at a reception after the r. rOPEN: SUNDAY AFTERNOON: 1 to 6 p.m. WEEKDAY EVENINGS: Until 9 tions.

After a wedding dinner served Guests were seated by William Lundeen, Rock Island, Keith Palm- quist, Rockford, and Ronald Bjur ceremony in the church parlors. at the Plantation, Mr. and Mrs. Standard left on a western wedding trip. After July 13 they will strom, brother of the bride, Wash When the couple departed on a ington, D.

C. FREE GIFT Mrs. Bjurstrom was attired in a be at home at the Silvis address. Mrs. Standard Is a beautician wedding trip to the east coast the bride was wearing a pleated dress of yellow dotted Swiss with black velvet trim and black accessories, carrying a black jeweled sweater.

pink linen dress with a matching lace hat and wore a corsage of 4-H Club Heics Safe handling of food and the White Eagle 4-H Camp were discussed at a meeting of the Marry Maiden 4-H Club yesterday in the home of Betty and Donna. York. Mary Jo Rettig and Raedene Ver-hetsel demonstrated how to set and remove dishes from the table. It was decided that a magazine drive would be the money making project for this year. Recreation and refreshments followed the business meeting.

The next meeting will be held July 12 In the home of Judy and Penny at Marilyn's Beauty Shop, Silvis, gOTll EUERY pink sweetheart roses. and Mr. Standard is a sales engineer at Sears, Roebuck and Moline. A reception for the assembled 'Mrs. Duckett Is a graduate oi Moline High School and the State guests was held Immediately after University of Iowa, where she was the ceremony in the church par.

Vanilla, Sour Cream lors. A 4-tier wedding cake cen a member of Alpha Kappa uam-ma. professional dental hygiene Add pure vanilla extract and su tered the serving table. For trav PURCHASE FREE PARKING ON CONN'S LOT. DELIVERY ANYWHERE! gar to taste to sour, cream and sorority.

She has been employed eling, when the couple departed serve over fresh strawberries for by Dr. W. R. Streed, Moline. on a northern wedding trip, Mrs a real taste treat.

Mr. Duckett, also a graduate oi Thoren selected a blue linen sheath Moline High School, Is en-ployed; with matching bolero jacket and white accessories. She wore the as a tool researcn engineer ai farmall Works, International Harvester Co. The couple will reside at 2136 16th Moline. SALEM GUILD MEETS furniture WE RENT proper FORMAL CLOTHES The Rev.

J. Erick Holmer, pas I MM tor of the Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. presented films sent by orchid from her wedding bouquet. The bride is a graduate of Moline High School and has completed her junior year in the Moline Pub-lie Hospital school of nursing. Her husband, who was graduated from high school in Smolan, is also a graduate of Bethany College, Llndnborg, and of Augustana Theological Seminary, Rock Island.

He was ordained to the Lutheran ministry on June 17 at Moorhead, Minn. Tho couple will reside at Her-mon, where Mr. Thoren will become paster of Bethel Lutheran Church. the Don Trueds who are mission aries In Africa yesterday afternoon "In the Heart of at the Salem Guild meeting. uinil MifrS Hostesses were Mrs.

George Johnson, Mrs. Grover Earl, Mrs. mmww ni Michoel Conn 4114 23rd i Block East of 41st MoL, Ph. 2-3078 C. A.

Furling and Mrs. Elmer Lar-son. The next meeting will be a On Strvlct Reputation Built potlurk picnic at Lincoln Park July 27..

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