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The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • 26

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WILMINGTON MORNING NEWS, WILMINGTON. DELAWARE. THURSDAY. MARCH 15. 1951 Stardust Ball Frances Crouch, C.

H. Carretson Wed March 3 Floral Display In Area Listed For Garden Day TWENTY-SIX Smyrna Club Plans to Hear Choral Croup Honorary Colonel Set by Junior Hadassah Caritata Principals -v. 1 1 1 1 1 mi -7 Unit Projects of Nursery School to Be Shown At Meeting May 12 Public Event Co -Chairmen Named For June 16 Benefit In Hotel DuPont Ceremony Performed in Elk Neck, 5 Church The program of the Twentieth -sP 'jA f.m i 5- JMiss Frances Melba Crouch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Carlson Crouch of Elkshire Terrace, near North East, became the bride of Mr.

Cornelius Holt Gar retson of this city, son of Mrs. F. J. Taylor of Hempstead, L. and Mr.

Cornelius M. Garretson of South Jacksonville, Fla on March 3. The ceremony was performed in Hart's Methodist Church, Elk Neck, by the Rev. George McGhee. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Mrs. Robert Mayal was her matron of honor. Miss Holly Wallis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wharton Wallis served as the flower girl.

VMr. Levin Heath was the best man. The ushers were Mr. William Wood, and Mr. Robert Mayal.

Cadet Maj. Felix Trotlo of Penns Grove, presents the citation, of honorary colonel to Miss Mildred Johnson of Havertown, at Drexel Institute's recent annual Military Ball. Troilo, a senior in the college of engineering, it captain of the honorary military society of Scabbard and Blade. The wedding music was played by of Mr. and Mrs.

Furry. Guests from il I TV Eleanor Davis Bowen Miss Bowen, soprano, will be among the soloists in the presentation of the sacred cantata, "The Seven Last Words of Christ," by Theodore DuBois, which will be given on Palm Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in St. James Episcopal Church, Newport. The other soloists will be Jerome Moore, tenor, and Harold Kauffman, baritone. Mrs.

Ellison, who received her bachelor of arts and bachelor of music degree from Hollins College, Virginia, and master of science of music at the University of Pennsylvania, is the organist and director of the 28 voice choir partici- pating. Century Club of Smyrna tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock will be in charge of Mrs. Carl Wright, music chairman, and Mrs. John D. Schafer, Jr.

Mrs. James Merrill will have a display of the projects accomplished by the children who attend her nursery school The choral group will also sing. Tea will be served by Mrs. Charles -Burrous and Mrs. James Rodney.

An executive meeting will be held Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the home of the presidents Mrs. Glenn Busker. Mrs. Paul Kellogg of Dover, in a recent talk before the club, defined religion in the home as "a way of life, expressed every minute." The quality is not a static one, she said, but it was built for every day, for good or ill. It is also imparted, she declared, by.

our attitude toward people of other races and classes; strangers and the church. She concluded her remarks by urging her listeners to stand up for what they know to be right even if it makes for unpopularity: Mrs. Fred Hei-nold, was program chairman. Two poems, one of them original, were read by Miss Julia Griffith. Mrs.

Jonathan Willis, Delaware Mother; Mrs. R. O. Bausman of Newark, state chairman American homes; and-Mrs. Wilson Vinyard, Kent County chairman, fine arts; were guests.

Vocal solos were given by Miss Doris Slaughter, accom pained by Mrs. John Fearon at the piano. Exhibits of art included five paintings, by Jeanette Slocum Ed wards; Godey Embroidery Trans fers circa 1870; 19th century em broidered picture; appliqued quilt; hand -quilted; and samples of Peter Hunt designs of Transformagic. Mrs. Joh: D.

Schafer, was in charge of the exhibits. Mrs. Glenn Busker presided. Mrs. Joseph En-nis reported on the state directors meeting.

G. Arthur Ginn was welcomed as a new member of the club. Hercules Bridge Won By Mrs. Martin Heim Mrs. Martin Heim: was first prize winner the progressive, bridge held yesterday afternoon in the Hercules Country CluS.

Other win ners were Mrs. Spencer Watkins, second, and Mrs. Alex Gough, third. Mrs. Roy DeShong was awarded the door prize.

Hostess for the day was Mrs. Watkins. The next session will he held on Wednesday, March 28, at lp. m. in the Hercules Country Club.

50th Anniversa ry Observed by Couple Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Eastburn of Stanton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in their home on SundcV- with a reception from 3 to 7 p. m.

Mrs. Eastburn was formerly Miss Bessie Worth, and the couple were married in 1901 at the Worth home near Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. John D. Blake, pastor of that church for over 50 years. Mr.

and Mrs. Eastburn have seven children; 18 grandchildren and six this city and out-of-town attended. Mr. and Mrs. Furry recently moved here from Crosswicks, N.

J. Soroptimists Mark First Anniversary Members of the Soroptimist Club heard a talk on the history of the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania by Dr. Carmen Thomas, professor of dermatology, at a meeting Tuesday night in the Hotel DuPont, which marked the first anniversary of the founding of the Soroptimist chapter here. Musical selections were given by members of the Diamond State Barber Shop Quartet. Guests at the meeting included Miss Margaret Gebhart of Pitman N.

and Mrs. Edna McMullen of Newark, who helped organize the local club. April 12 Fashion Show To Benefit Orchestra The spring fashion show and benefit for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will be held on April 12 at John Wanamaker's. The show will be from 5 -to 7 p. and will be the committee's annual fund raising activity for the orchestra's! support.

Those who will head the various committees are Mrs. J. Harold Maston, general chairman; Mrs. Jesse Loven, co-chairman; Mrs. W.

R. Bovard II, decorations; Mrs Paul C. Hessler, hostesses: Mrs, Keith W. Dahl, publicity; Mrs. Lewis S.

Munson, tickets. OES MEETS TONIGHT St. John's Chapter 4. Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the Jr. OUAM Hall, 907 Tatnall Street.

Mrs. Susie Cardwell, worthy matron, and Mr, John Campbell, worthy patron, will preside. KUSCHAN'S Juvenile To Be Sponsored By Church Women Wilmington Garden Day will be observed on Saturday, May 12, when spring flowers will be displayed in the gardens of homes in and around the city. The i gardens will be open to the public in observance -of the day sponsored annually by the women of St. Andrew's Episcopal This year the women of the Cathedral Church of St.

John will cooperate with the St. Andrew's group in planning the program, Tickets admitting visitors to all gardens are available at the office of St. Andrew's Church. The proceeds will be donated for the work of St. Matthew's Play Center, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, as in previous years.

The hours of visiting will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Among the gardens to be open to visitors are those of: Mr.

and Mrs. Irving Warner, 1401 West Tenth Street; Goodstay, on the Kennett Pike, home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheelwright; Gibral tar, Kennett Pike, home of H. Rodney Sharp St.

Giles, iGighteenth Street and Rising Sun Lane, home of Walter S. Carpenter, Old Copeland Garden Rising Sun Lane, home of Miss Aileen duPont; uu wyne, Montchanin, home of Mrs. r. r. m.

Carpenter; Wagoners Row, Montchanin, home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. M.

Carpenter, home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Ross, Mont chanin Road; Elten, Kennett Pike, home of Mrs. Chichester aupont; Aston.

Centerville. home of Mrs. John P. Nields: Granogue, home of Mr. and Mrs.

Irenee duPont. WEDDINGS MISS LAURA LOVELL MR. WILLIAM E. PUSEY Miss Laura Lovell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Seth Lovell of Pruit- lanrt. and Mr. ElWOOd Pusey, son of Mr. and-Mrs. Elwood also of Fruitland, were mar ried on March 6.

Th Rev. Charles Hume -Funk performed the ceremony Hn the new home of the onaai coupie at xtuis-land. A small reception was held following the ceremony. Mr. Pusey who is employed at Electric SuDDly Salisbury, served five years in the Navy during World War MISS NORMA I WILLIAMS MR.

ROBERT R. BAGWELL Miss Norma Lee WlUiaaur of Sal isbury became the bride or Mr. Robert R. Bagwell Pocomoke City on March 9 in Grace Methodist Church, Salisbury. The Rev.

Frank A. Baker performed the "ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L.

and Mr. Bagwell is the son -of Mrs. Stella Baswell and the late Mr. John A. Bagwell of Pocomoke City.

Miss Violette Neumann of Salis bury was the bride's only attendant. Mr. T. Elrod of the Chmcoteaeue Naval Air Station was best man. Mrs.

Baawell will continue to live with her Mr. Bagwell entered the armed forces yesterday. MISS JANICE TOWN SEND MR. WILLIAM STARKEY Miss Janice Townsend of Town- nd. and Air Cadet William Starkey were married fh the Meth odist Church at San Antonio, Tex on Feb.

TX. Mr. Starkey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Starkey oi Millington.

They will reside in San Antonio for the present where the bridegroom is stationed. CARD PARTY TONIGHT Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge 5 will hold a card party and -other games this evening in Odd Fellows Hall, Grulbb and Marsh Roads, commencing at 8:15 o'clock. Members of the March committee will assist Mrs. Blanche D. Miller, social chairman.

Davis Studios WEDDING CAKDID fOITRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS 800 No. Amer Bldg. Ph. 8-5384 Hm Ampmittmtmt great-grandchildren. Their, children are: Mrs.

Louise W. Parsons of Oak Grove; Mr. Joseph D. East-burn, Mr Harrison Eastburn, and Mr. Ashton Eastburn of Stanton; Mr.

Roland W. Eastburn of Philadelphia, and Mr. Lewis Eastburn of Tuxedo Park and Mr. Franklin Eastburn of Elmhurst, all of whom attended the celebration Sunday. Friends of Old Dover To Hear Tree Expert Mrs.

Alden B. Richardson, chairman of the trees and planning committee of the organiaztion, will be in charge of the meeting of the Friends of Old Dover in the State Museum at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. The speaker will be Charles H.t Connors, research specialist in ornamental horticulture, Rutgers University. He will discuss trees and tree plantings, with special emphasis on the species most suitable for Dover and vicinity. Mrs.

Richardson has requested members of City Council to-attend the meeting. Council has agreed to cooperate in a tree planting program in so far as city finances and other, demands will permit. Lore PTA Sponsors Brownie Investiture Investiture services sponsored by the Lore School PTA were held yes terday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock-at the school for Brownie Troop 189. Officers of the PTA and mothers of the Brownies were guests of honor. Leaders of the troop are Mrs.

Marion Anthony and Mrs. Dorothy Day. Refreshments were served after the 16 girls, were invested. They are Bonnie Alexander, Caroline Barnes, Janet Beeson, Carol Ann Coleman, Patricia, Cuolcula, Sandra Crompton, Lynn Davis, Dorothy Day, Diana Duss, Marjorie Figgs, Bessie Holotanka, Sharina Johnson, Arline Kay, Ann MacGaffin, Carolina Maida, Carol Ann Mearns. DAUGHTER CHRISTENED Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Furry, 106 East Thirty-fifth Street, had their infant Josephine, christened on Sunday in Christ Our King Catholic Church, by the Rev. John M. Donohue. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Burns of this city were the godparents. Following the christening a reception was held in the home Plans for the fifth annual Junior Hadassah Stardust Ban were made at a tea recently in the home of Mrs. 1 Marilyn" Harwlck. 118 West; 36th Street.

Miss Pearl Albert, president of' the announced that Miss Clara Garber, Miss Fa ye Sachs and-Miss Lyla Tuckerman will serve as; co-chairmen lor the affair. The DuBarry Room of the Hotel DuPont will be the scene of the event on Saturday evening, Juno le. Morrie uerger ana nis orcnesu-a will provide music for dancing. Proceeds from the ball, as in former years will benefit Meier Junior Hadassah'c children's village in Israel. Junior.

Hadassah chapters throughout the United States are the sole supporters of Meier Shfeyah, a home for. displaced and underprivileged boys and girls in need of special care and rehabilitation. Clubs Will Attend Selbyville Meeting The Selbyville Community Club will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Salem Center with clubs in Georgetown, Laurel, Seaf ord and Frankford. A play will be presented under the leadership of Mrs. Alma Hall.

Music will furnished by Mr. Lewis Brumberg and Mrs. Rufus Smith. Beverly Pepper will do a tap dance; The pesident, Mrs. Helen West, win welcome the clubs.

Stats President Mrs. Peter-Whaley will be a guest. Tea will be served by hostesses, Raymond Morris, Mrs. James C. Townsend, Mrs.

James Diokerson, Mrs. Roland West, Miss Jesse Stevens, and Mrs. Edward Long. y4 SO APPOIHTMENT NECESSAITrt Feather Bob Perm. Waves 1 Witfc A4 iMachineless Croma-Machina' or Machinalatt With All Wttn Balreat.

and Hair StrU OTHEBt WAVES S7.50 $10 SI3.M (lt.00 OH KID AT IVEHINCS Written Guarantee with Waves FEATOmiNG THE NEW rKr.Tn uifBnrrt mv at Cm im mm4 Yumr DtUgklfml Skmt Om Omr ttg Scrcca Ttlmim fashion etntar since 1886 THE PERFECT EASTER SUIT FOR THE MDTEENS Casual or drossy as her mood may KUSCHAN'S hava a perfect Bambury i Fashion stylad for tha 1 smart Midteens who want chic and flattry in their suits coats and toppers who apprsciato fins quality fabrics and sxpert details. Frances McA. Ellison ing in the absence of the president, Mrs. Jerome J. Sheehan: The report of the recent City Council meeting was given by Mrs.

rini Brenner. Plans were made for the model meeting on March 28 at the home of Mrs. CarL Mccaius- ter, 106 Catalpa Hayden Park. It was announced by Miss Mollie Craft, co-chairman of the social committee, that a luncheon will be held at 1 o'clock on Saturday at the DuPont Country Club and a tea on Sunday, April 1. The program was presented by Mrs.

Carl McCallister who spoke on "Absolute and Mrs. Bernard Tanner, whose subject was "Drama Mrs. Frances who will present the program on "Sculpture" on Anril 23. disolaved an oil paint ing which will be the prize for the soap carving judged best in compe tition. Rehoboth Club Plans Spring Dance April 13 The soring dance of the Rehoboth Cotillion Club will be held: on Fri day, April 4 13.

in the irehall at Lewes. Arrangements for the an nual event were made at the meeting when Dr. Floyd I. Hudson, new president, assumed, office. Plans for the hall are in charge of the past-president, Mr.

Alvin E. Simpler, and Mr. Robert S. Taylor. Dr.

Floyd Hudson is general cnan man. The Lew Startt Orchestra of Easton, will provide, dance music. Mr. Seton Maypadier is music chairman. Mrs.

Theodore R. Dick of Dewey Beach, is chairman of decorations for the ballroom. The floor com mittee is headed by Mr. Jack Smock. Mrs.

James M. Pierce is club secretary. AMONG LOCAL FOLK Mrs. James Finerty and her small daughter of Canby Park arrived in Honolulu by plane on Saturday They will spend several months there and have Joined Mr. Finerty who is in the Navy.

Mrs. Finerty is the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Ruffell Mr. George W. sawin of Kitch ener, Ontario, is the jruest of his sister, Mrs.

H. C. Watson, 2200 Mon roe Street. OES DEMONSTRATION A linzerie demonstration will be Held Delaware Chanter 1. Order of the Eastern Star, at 8 o'clock tonight in the home of Mrs.

Mabel Oliver, 2600 Lancaster Avenue. Mr. William Ar rants and Mrs. Levin Heath sang. -Mr.

and Mrs. Garretson will re side at Elkshire Terrace until he enters the TJ. S. Army OCS School The bride attended Goldey College 'and Salisbury State Teachers Col lege. She is now with the advertis ing department of the DuPont com paay.

Mr. Garretson is a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and the Valley Forge Military junior College, Wayne, where he re ceived his associate of arts degree. He also attended Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Luncheon Planned By AAUW Committee Committee chairmen for the April 7 spring luncheon of the American Association of University Women were entertained, recently at a meeting and luncheon in the DuPont Country Club by Mrs. T.

Lees Bartleson, general chairman for the coming event. attending were: Mrs. Robert W. Lawrence, hostess chairman; Mrs. P.

Dean Graham, Dlace cards; Mrs. Donald H. Sheffield, reservations; Mrs. Merlin Bru-baker, flowers, and Mrs. N.

L. nick, publicity. Dr. Susan B. Riley will be the speaker for the -April 7 luncheon.

As many as 400 members arid guests will be accommodated at the spring meeting, to be held at the DuPont Country Club. Reservations should be made by April 4 with Mrs. Sheffield, at telephone 91-4740. Mrs. A.

L. Morris, 802 Woodsdale Road, Bellevue Manor, is receiving mail reservations and has asked a self-addressed stamped envelope be included vith the requests. Information aid telephone reservations are being handled by Mrs. Ira T. Ellis, 91-2081, and Mrs.

Arthur D. Lohr, 2-8235. Mrs. Alfred J. Northam and Mrs.

Carl F. Wagner are assisting with reservations. Engagemen ts r- eny4 My JtrtMrfcti A. "M'ak'i. 41 --VA.

wvwv wicz, 122 Sixth- Avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Theresa MacWewicz, to C. Alfred Boone, son of Mrs. H. K. Morgan of Hinton, W.

Val vMiss Mackiewicz is a graduate of Wilmington High School and is now associated with plant department the Diamond State, Telephone Company. Mr. Boone, a Navy veteran of World War H. is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The wedding will take place on April 21 at 1 p.

m. tn St. Elizabeth's Church. Mr. and Mrs: Arthur G.

Willey of Gwinhurst announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Doris set your Eye Physiciaa, BAYNARD OPTICAL CO. Prescription Optician 5th MARKET STS. II 7 lrFMi.f Gail Willey, to Mr. Raymond Henry Purse, son of Mrs. Margaret Purse, and the late Raymond H.

Purse. Miss Willey, a graduate of P. S. duPont High School, is with the DuPont Experimental Station. Mr.

Purse attended BTOwn Vocational High School and is employed by Pusey and Jones Corporation. St. Helena's Society Plans Benefit Party The fourth St. Patrick's Day card party of St Helena's Church Altar Society will be held Saturday night at 8:15 o'clock in the parochial school, Belief onte, as a benefit for the school fund. The public is invited to attend.

The event is being sponsored by the ways and means committee of the society. Mrs. Raloh Fuller is general chairman, with Mrs. J. V.

Miller as co-chairman. Other committee workers include: Mrs. John McFarlin, W. H. Herr, Mrs.

John Quinn, Mrs. Alice Evans, Mrs. Alan Doliver, Mrs. Bess Hueston, Mrs. Louis D'Onofrio, Mrs.

J. J. Cahill, Paul Arthur, Mrs. George Burns, Mrs. Ray Belair, Mrs.

John Casimer, Mrs. Harry E. Battin, Miss Bertha Lilly, Mrs. John Kearns, Mrs. Robert Wood, Mrs.

James A. McKenna, Mrs. John H. Butler, Mrs. Ada M.

Schniepp, Mrs. James McCloskey, Mrs. Charles H. Shockley, Mrs. Mary, Mrs.

John C. Grant, Mrs. John S. Matthews, Mrs. B.

A. Spahn, Mrs. Seol Brooks, Mrs. George Brinton, Mrs. Frank Fahey, Mrs.

James Mul- rooney, Mrs. John J. Kerrigan, Mrs. Denny Mrs. H.

Leland Brown, Mrs. Thomas Hammond, Mrs. Neil Boulanger, Mrs. J. C.

Lenis, Mrs. Joseph Fleming, Mrs. Richard Cross, Mrs. Charles Cavanaugh, Mrs. John F.

Mullins, Mrs. Albert C. Ryan, Mrs. Charles Shockley and Mrs. Francis X.

LovelL A monthly meeting of the society will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the school hall, when final arrangements will be made. Mrs. Paul C. Tigue, president, will be in charge. Garden Club Shows 4Winterthurv Slides Technicolor slides of "Winter- thur," the H.

F. duPont estate, were shown at the recent meeting of the Cross Country Garden Club in the Claymont home of Mrs. N. N. Bent.

Mrs. Anson B. Nixon presided. Mrs. William Bennethum presented the program.

The flowers and shrubs of the estate were shown in photograph of the various seasons. A tea followed the business session. Mrs. W. S.

Dutton and Mrs. Nixon presided at the tea table in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dutton, who was presented with a cake and a corsage of orchids. Luncheon Planned By Beta Sigma Phi Mrs. Dorothy Turner, entertained the members of Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi in her home, Wash ington Street, on Tuesday evening.

Miss Maryanne Pardee, vice president, conducted the business meet- A Spmelal Valutl As illustrcrtedt Glamorous appeal in a suit with soft, feminine shirred peplum Jacket and this season's favored slim skirt. Rayon sheen gabardine in toast, red, navy, gold or coral. COOL, SOFT, NYLON Mfdfeen Sizes 25.95 You 'must see Kuschan's beautiful array oft Bambury suits for Easter and spring I An oven dozen of styles and shades! Sixes 3 to 6x 7 to 14 and Midteens at prices beginning at 10.95. Charge Accounts and taraway Inrltod If 5 jugs FITTED ELEGANCE Our costume coat of navy ottoman. A "dress coat of rich fabric deftly moulding the waistline with crisply stiffened hips giving a permanent flare to the skirt.

Spring's newest silhouette for the sophisticated lady. Misses' sizes 195.00 Storo Hours 9:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Saturday THE HAND OF FASHION Is gloved in soft doeskin by Henri Bendel handcrafted in England. The well-dressed hand is an essential part of good grooming and Fashion this Spring. Left: The four button length glamour glove, pique stitched. White or Chamois 6.95 Right: The smart shorty- glooe with tide vent, handstiichtd.

White or Chamois 5.95 Stor Hours 9:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Saturday A darlin littl wiqM pump for thoc eool At iwnmtf frocks. Trimmod with soft sued. Vsry smart smd vory comfortable. Nary and black, hiah hssl. Vxeusfr with us 415 KING STREET Delaware's oldest, larfest and finest shop for children exclusively.

Ia the same loestlon since 1886. Stors Hoiirt Daily 9:30 Till Fri. 9:30 Till 9:00 200 WEST 9TH STREET at ORANGE 1 1 w- i v. -m- i p- -fmrH0x. tit.

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