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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 8

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EIGHT THE PANTAGRAPH, BLOOMNGTON, ILLINOIS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1949. Rita Gildner Heads Grou William Carvers to Observe Arranging Tridetfe Yule Dance 59 Years of Married Life Slimmer Toes, Higher Heels Forecast for 50 f.nunu wiimw-i Amos Litwillers, if Amos Litwillers of Hopedale Marking 50 Married Years Thomas-Mushovic Ceremony Read At Roanoke RFNsnTJ. rPNSV Candela bra, palms and white chrysanthemums decorated the altar of the Roanoke Methodist church when Miss Lois Thomas of Benson be-rame the bride of Nicholas Mus- hovic of Peoria at 3 p.m. Satur day. The bride Is the daughter of Mr.

and Mm. Milledffe Thomas of Ben son, and Mr. Mushovic is the son of Mrs. Christine Mushovic of Greenfield, Maw. The Rev.

Paul Curry, pastor of the Benson-Koan-oke churches, performed the dou ble ring ceremony. Miss Miyllla Reeser of Benson was aoloJut. accompanied by Mrs. Clayton Perl no. Carries Fan Bouquet The hride was eiven in marri- ape hv her father.

Her gown was of white skinner satin and she car ried a leaf fan bouquet of white roses. Miss Marv Thomas, sister of the Hride. was maid of honor. Her gown was of fuchsia satin and her leaf fan bouquet, of wnite carnations. Miss Norma Thomas, another sister of the bride, and Miss Romina Brocott, were bridesmaids.

Both were attired in fuchsia satin and carried bouquets of pink carnations. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Thomas chose an emerald green dress with black accessories and a camellia corsage. To Live in Peoria. John Carter was groomsman and ushers were Oscar Neuhoffer and Ted Wolforth.

Following a reception held in the church basement the couple loft for New Orleans. They will be at home at 345 Crescent ave nue, Peoria after Dec; 27. The bride is a graduate of Ben-wirh school and is employed ovu in the merchandise department at Caterpillar company. The bridegroom is employed in the export sales department at uaternjuar. McGraws Hosts To Employes Mr and Mrs.

Bob McGraw of Mrr.raw'c Deluxe Cleaners and Launderers entertained employes and their guests Tuesaay pgni ai a Christmas party at uavis ioage at Lake Bloomington. Danrin? and games made up the entertainment and gifts were distributed. A bullet luncneon was served the 57 guests. Mrs. Lucas, Daughter Of Florida Visiting Here Mrs Mema Lucas and daugh ter, Elma Rae, of Tampa, Florida, arrived here Sunday to spend the holidays with Mrs.

Lucas' mother and father in law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foulk of 307 Clay street, Normal. Mrs. Lucas husband, Ray directs an orchestra in a Tampa hoteL "Winterlude'' is the theme of the Christmas formal to be sponsored by the Tridettes with Miss Rita Gildner as chairman of the com mittee on arrangements.

The traditional dance will be hlH from 9 to 12 d. m. Dec. 27 in MrRarnes Memorial building with Larry Lonney and his orchestra furnishing music ror aancing. Tickets be available from Tridette members or at tne aoor.

Assisting Miss Gildner with arrangements are Miss Ann Phillips, Miss Louise Maloney. Miss Mary Jean Maloney, Miss Ann Henry and Miss Josephine Gould. Mary Meyers Sets Dec. 24 Wedding Date FARMER CITY. (PNS) Mr.

and Mrs. Russell G. Meyers of Farmer City announce the en trapment and approaching mar riage of their daughter, Miss Mary A. Meyers to Wayne M. Copley, son of James Copley of Farmer City.

The wedding will be at 8 p. m. Ratnrdav. Dec. 24.

at the Farmer City Methodist church. Following their marriage the couple will reside in Farmer City. Hill School Holds Christmas Parties Christmas parties for students at the Billy and Mary Hill Schools of Dance in Bloomington and Pontiac were held last week. Saturday night, students, their parents and friends of Blooming- ton met at Presser hall from 7:30 to 9 m. for a nroeram followed by a gift exchange and carol sing ing.

Thursday, about 50 students attended the party at the Pontiac hotel. MlwdiWUf--- round voke on large bust. DO make it long. narrow. ovaL '1 The William Carvers Carl Vrooman Returns From Visit In England Carl S.

Vrooman of 701 East Taylor street arrived here Saturday following a visit in England. Mr. Vrooman arrived in New York Thursday aboard the Queen Mary on a trip from Southampton, England and Cherbourg, France. Perry Hackefts New in Normal At home at 106 North Oak street, -NLnTrnai ore Mr. and Mrs.

Perry R. Hackett and their 19 month old son, Stephen. The Hacketts came here from Ames, where he was a mem ber of the Iowa State college iac-ulty. Mr. Hackett is instructor in piano at Illinois State Normal uni versity.

Garfield Social Club Sets Christmas Meeting Mrs. Emma Alwes. assisted by Mrs Marine Alwes. will be hostess to the Garfield Social club at 1:30 p. m.

Dec. 21 at her home, r. r. 4. A gift exchange nas Deen piauueu for sunshine friends.

Program committee includes Mrs. Mildred Waller, Mrs. Evelyn Schwoerer, and Mrs. LaVerne Laesch. Prizewinners Revealed FAIRBURY.

(PNS) Prizewinners at the Joker Bridge club Christmas dinner and party held Friday at the home of Mrs. Ruth Smith were Mrs. Edith Steidinger, Miss Fern Carter and Mrs. Carolyn Out of town guests attended the event from Onarga, Fairbury, Springfield and Gibson City. There was also a gift exchange.

A Miss Rite GUdner Farewell Party Fefes Woodards Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uptegrove of 817 East Monroe street entertained 20 euests Sunday evening at a farewell dinner at their home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood ard, formerly of 103 South State street.

The Woodards and their two children, Susan and Danny, will leave Dec. 28 for Winnemucca, to make their new home. Mr. Woodard will join his uncie there in the accounting business. The family will make the trip by air from Chicago.

Mrs. Kwasigroh Home From West YinrKS, GROVE. fPNS) Mrs. T. M.

Kwasigroh of Shirley returned Friday from a six wees western trip with her brother in law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. M. H.

Richardson of Garfield, Ark. The three visited friends ana relatives in Seattle. Van couver, B. Los Angeles and San Diego, Calif. They also visu-ed Sequoia National park, Carlsbad caverns and other points of interest.

Grimms, Neildners Home From Florida Mr. and Mrs. Willard Grimm of 408 Willard avenue and Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Neildner of Lex ington have returned from two weeks at Riviera Beach, Fla. Their headquarters was the Inlet Court hotel. While in Florida they visited Key West, They made the trip by automo bile. Trinity Dance Dec.

25 The Monogram club's third annual Snowball dance will be Dec. 25, not Christmas eve, as was stated in Sunday's baddie Set The affair will be at the of hall. Monoeram club is a Trini ty High school activity. -1" Fashion em nh a sis came down to the hem early in fall, and not it has reached the shoes. Styles in the works bring newness to iooi-vpar rivalling the changes in fem inine fashions above tne nemune.

One of the prophetic high-styie notes is the tapering toe giving a slim line tn the foot. It's in line tiritv. ha T-pinval of fashions that held sway in the gay 'ZO's. tsui WW vu that isn't to say that women win wear the narrow shoe, vintage 1922. rvpcicmprs have taken the com fort of modern lasts ana aruuuy frttw4uri a taoerinz and slim ming silhouette which doesn't lack toe room.

In some walking and tailored models, this effect is con jured up by clever use oi exten sion soles ana Dy comrasung stitchings of the soles, in otners, of slimness is evoked by a finely milled edge and a long center seam on the vamp. Platforms Flatter Feet UTrkriom design in dress accents the need for foot flattery, and that's where platforms come m. With cushining base, they provide a unique combination oi neigni, style and comfort. Shoe design-ok have Vent their ears to the and are turning out more platforms than ever, in heights from a quarter of an inch to well over an inch, with low piauorms in the lead. At leadine style centers, plat forms are very much in the fore front in shades that match UDDers and soles.

The flexible comion oi the shoe makes it adaptable. For "very best" in a high-heeled number with swirling wraparound straDS and closed or open varfc- on shorjninz tours in a low- heeled instep strap version, ana fvr tirurt afternoon wear in a half- inrh nlatform with lattice-work vamp and wide open sunouexie. The Pilerim fathers and moth ers knew a good thing when they saw the first Indian squaw wear ing moccasins. Modern snoe ae-sismers took hold of this indigen ous American shoe and trans formed it into the classic loaier. Shell Loafer New.

Amonz the newest of the new a-ro tho rrnreful shell loafer in key with the fashion trend towards nnpn stvlinz. the loafer with the phillv treatment and the loafter with the decorative sarot strap. Then there is the loafer witn tne peaked back and the town loafer, a walking shoe on a wedge with low heels. Criss-crossed instep straps, hndstitched detail ana foot flattering V-throat maxes it Hear to the hearts of the couege lass, the career girl and the young woman about town. Heel heights have moved up with hemlines.

High-heeled spec tator pumps with extension soles are high on the fashion list for daytime wear. Tor formal occasions and evening, it's the stripped cVins eva towering heels, wide open at the sides, and barely covering the toes. In casual shoes, medium outside heels compete strong ly with low and medium eager Jong torso decreed ior spwrswedr. Matched stitchings on leather sole I Full-Fashioned! Perfect Quality! KOT "cheap hosiery a famous brand, newest fall fashion shades! Sheer and b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-L All perfect quality, full fashioned; only at Roland's, First floor MLOIS Mr and Mrs. William Carver of eoRiA South Evans street will ob serve their 59th wedding anniversary Dec.

25. 1 The couple was marnea uec. 25, 1890, in Austin, Ky. Mrs. Carver is the former Rebecca Kath ryn Carver, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Carver of Austin. Mr, Carver is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. James W. Carver of They were married at the home of Mrs. Carver's parents. Mr.

Carver was in tne lumper hnsiness in Kentucky until they moved to Bloomington in 1943. He has since been employed at tne MaGirl Foundry and Furnace company. The Carvers are the parents oi 10 children. C. Carver.

703 South Main Normal; Mrs. C. Rutledge, 1229 South Mason street; D. L. Carver, buo fcoutn Madison street: A.

E. Carver. Downs; Mrs. B. F.

Coleman, 608 Osage street, Normal; Koger carver, at home; W. H. Carver and W. W. Carver, Chicago; B.

B. Carver, Austin, and Mrs. R. L. Show-ens, Jacksonville, Mo Thev also have 31 grandcnna- ren and 20 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Lam key Home From East Mrs. E. M. R.

Lamkey of 412 West Mulberry street, Normal, re turned home Friday from a three week visit at tht home of her mother, Mrs. W. S. Burton of Sea- ford, DeL Weekend guest at the Lamkey home was Miss Jean Lamkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lamkey. Miss Lamkey is on the editorial staff of the Kewanee Star-Cour ier. Card Club Holds Dinner FLANAGAN. (PNS) The Merrimeters card club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Woodford hotel Dec. 12.

Following dinner thev visited to the home of Mrs. Emma Prahl where 500 was nlaved. Mrs. Henry Simpson held high score with Mrs. William Patton, second.

Mrs. Grace Fosdick received consolation prize. Big 3 I NYLONS O-n-l-y Roland's has thest 3 famous makes of Nylon Hose. Buy for gifts note -PHOENIX' "CLAUSSNER -VAN RAALTE" ROLAND'S the Hosiery Store. Initial Handkerchiefs $1 A Box of 3 We have every initial in stock packed 3 to a box ready to give.

"llfdnJr Belts 1.50 to 150 The famous name belts. Plain or fancies we bavm em. OPEN TTJES WED -TIIUKS FRL Nights Till 8:30 P.M. Sat Night TU1 5.30 FOR THE MAN OF THE HOUSE Now hoped Am. Mr.

and Mrs. Amos Litwiller will entertain friends and relatives at an open house from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9- p. m. Saturday at their home in Hope-dale, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The eounle was married Dec.

24 1899. at the Hooedale Menon- ite church by Bishop J. C. Birky. Roth were born, erew ud and have spent their entire married life in the nopeaaie ana ueiavan communities.

Thev are the Darents of seven children, Mrs. Alma Kauffmann of Minier, Mrs. Marie Sutter of Honedale. Leonard of Delavan, Mrs. Mabel Zehr of Foosland, John P.

of Hopedale, Mrs. Erma Nafziger of Minier ana Mrs. r-ana Thompson of Chicago. They have 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Hurlberfs Mark 55 Married Years DELAVAN.

(PNS) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hurlbert observed their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p. m. and 7 to 9 p.

m. Sunday at their home. Thev were married in Doland. SJ5. and made thier home in that state until 4 years ago.

They are the parents of eight children, three of whom reside in Delavan. Buck's Club Elects Mrs. Wickenhauser Mrs. Doris Turner was elected president of Buck's Community club last week at the home of Mrs. John Hagen.

Mrs. Kathryn Wick enhauser was elected vice president; Mrs. Gloria Hagen, secretary; Mrs. Verle Cusey, assistant secretary; Mrs. Helen Thomas, treasurer: Mrs.

Berdine Cisco, as sistant treasurer; Mrs. Malrola Hougham, reporter, prizewinners at games were Mrs. Joe Kwasi- eroh. Mrs. Jack Burton ana ivirs.

Walter Cisco. Colfax Auxiliary Has 'Yanks' Fund CDT.FAX. Jars have been placed in various Colfax stores for contriDutions me uuis ior Vanks Who Gave. Mrs. Fred Dale aiiiriliarv nresident of Ameri can Legion post 653, announced Monday.

Mrs. Homer Orendorf is in charee of craft shop articles made Ww the veterans, which are at Cobb's bakery. At a meeting of the auxiliary last week, a donation of $10 was made to tne "xanns fund. Miss Block Vacationing At Parents' Home Miss Marilvn Block is spending two weeks vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Block, of r. i. 1, Normal. She is a student nurse at the Methodut hospital in Peoria. Prizewinners Revealed iTT.AVAflAN.

fPNS) Mrs. Harold Cavanaeh entertained members of the Afternoon Dessert Rrinire club at her home Wed nedaT. Hiph score was held by Mrs. John Ingoid ana second ay Mrs. Joe tes.

WIGHT Miss Catherine Paulsen who is employed, at Great Neck, Long Island, N. expects to spend her holiday vacation in Dwight at the home of her parents. Mr. ana Mrs. Paul Paulsen Mr.

and Mrs. Gus Ohlendorf of Dwight expect to leave Tuesday tor San Diego, where they expect to spend several weeks visiting oir oaugnter, Mrs. Leonard Trost and iamfry. Mrs. Trost was the former Helen Oblsodorf of Dwight.

SAUNEMIN Mrs. Ernest Trost spent the week with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lanahan, St Louis. ODELL WINNERS TOLD ODELL.

(PNS) Awards went to Mrs. Margaret Twohey, Mrs. William Martin ana Miss Adele Verdun Wednesday when the dessert-bridge club met with Mrs. Frank Morrow. Then 7 'SnH PLAYER PIANO ROLLS Christmas and Popular in Stock MILLER MUSIC N.

Main St. Flattering Apron Makes Tasks Seem Easier Gav as a window-box! Wear this trlamniir-anron when guests drop in, it's so decorative with its ruffly hemline, riekrack trim. Aaa ger anium transier to iiower pui nwltpt Pattern 4917: small (14-16), me- Hium M8-20). large (40-42). 5mau IVz yards 35-mch; yara con This pattern, easy to use, simple tn ew.

is tested ior nt nas euiu- pete illustrated instructions. Send cents fa coins for this pattern to ANNI ADAMS, care of The Daily Pa nta graph. Pattern Department P. O. Box 6710.

Chicago 80. IU. Print plainly YOUR NAME. ADDRESS. ZONE.

SIZE. STYLE NUMBER. Send 15 cents more for our Anne Adams Fashion Book. Pages of patterns for the whole family: gifts, too. Free pattern of a hat a head-huggin; helmet is printed in the book.

An extension soies. wm nruaiteu ZZZnZ-ZZ street wear He JTZl V- Will. MA lace Hrah house slipper. Ameri can' shoe designers have scored another first with their new crop of shoes to wear around tne house. Slinners seen in the smart est shops are entrancing in their softness and prettiness, ana are seen in althe hues of the rainbow.

Mips TLooe 4 II rich 8 MRS. av: to have the teamt of my dresses taken in after being fitted to a WARNER'S LE GANT girdU at Roland'. My hips maanxed 4 inch leu. ROLAlflTM Foundations Nylon hose -f lasting loveliness 1.35 to 2.50 pr. 55 Hickory Stripe or Blue Denim OVERALLS $11.29 OVERALL PANTS heavy quality overall pants, 6.

Very spec "TO 1 IS 20 S1.29 metis mm "bi mm mr PAUL ANDERSON INC. "Bsley" Shirrs 2.95 to 3.95 Give him an "Essley" shirt The "Tru Benized" collar exclusively Essley's can't crumple, won't wilt and is twice preshrunk so it always fits. "Wembly" Ties 1.50 to 2.00 Top-knot fashions. Every man wants "Wembly" ties they don't wrinkle. Gloves 3.95 5.95 Fine leather gloves lined or unlined.

Socks One grand array of men's Hose including the famous interwoven. "Campus" Sweaters Highly styled perfectly knit. Hundreds to select MinaiBiEEJ's -Men's Boy's Store Front A Center Sts. A Store of Quality Price. 511 9 IP.

M. P9BSSS Lotest styles in hondsomeN. 1 lriyftft' broadcloths, or leathers f' I 111 Sheer' Ltf 1 km 1 IV hose in the new smoky ood I Boy's BIB Bloomington's lowest price on -quality Hickory stripe or Blue Denim bib overalls for boys age 1 to 5. Youll want several for personal use and for gifts! 111 BOY'S See these blue denim in sizes 2 to ial at only it- 3MGi North Side Squart.

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