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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

10

Miss Pittard Wed in Tempe at First Baptist Church

Miss June Pittard and Harold Glynn Bankhead wed at 8 p m in Tempe First Baptist Church with Rev Max Wilkins officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pittard, wore a soft rose wool gabardine suit and carried a white Bible with orchid and stephanotis. maid of honor Miss Jean Carlson wore beige with brown accessories. Best man was Bill McCullough. ushers were Gilbert Pittard and Bill Bankhead. Music by Mrs Clyde Gililland V and Inez Siedschlag. reception on the church lawn with guests signed in by Virginia Klingbeil and gifts tended by Martha Spain and Mrs Hugh Bankhead Jr.

June Pittard Harold Glynn Bankhead First Baptist Church Tempe Max Wilkins Ralph Pittard Bankhead Hugh Bankhead Jean Carlson Bill McCullough Gilbert Pittard Bill Bankhead Clyde Gililland Inez Siedschlag Virginia Klingbeil Martha Spain David Pettus Hugh Bankhead, Jr

St Catherine church sets scene for Nixon Pagano wedding

Miss Norma Jean Nixon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nixon wed Anthony Vincent Pagano son of Mrs Julia Pagano Pittsburgh in a nine o clock ceremony at St Catherine s Church Rev James Mulvihill officiated Bride wore white faille taffeta gown with off the shoulder neckline veil attached to a white satin bonnet Bridal party included Miss Millie Pagano sister of the bride as maid of honor and flower girl Patty Janson The groom s brother Jerry Nixon served as best man Other details include a lavender net gown for Miss Millie Pagano and music by Al Becker organist Mrs Pagano attended the wedding A reception will be held in the church social hall Honeymoon lasts a week with return to 3213 West Holly Street to establish their home.

St. Catherine’s Church Norma Jean Nixon John Nixon Anthony Vincent Pagano Julia Pagano Pittsburgh James Mulvihill Millie Pagano Patty Janson Jerry Nixon John Coler Albuquerque N. M John K Elaine Young Phoenix Estalena Young Roxie Misses Emmett Wilma Dean Young Mr. Conner Rowland Faust Bobo Miss C. H. Haddad North 21St Avenue Barbara Jean Turner J. P. Heckner West Grant Street Leo Francis Bogut Harry Goldie Lou Haddad Phil Hellwig Bogut Los Angeles Miss Turner Order of Rainbow Rebekah Lodge No. 30

Bridge Planned for Osborn Senior Woman's Club Meeting

The Osborn Senior Woman's Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the clubhouse for bridge. Hostesses are Mesdames Bruce Hart and Maud Robshund. Guests will bring a sack lunch.

Osborn Woman’s Club Bruce Hart Maud Robshund

Miss Clark Engaged to George Fleming in Phoenix Party

Miss Margaret Clare Clark announced her engagement to George Lawrence Fleming formerly of Pittsburgh at her mother’s home. The bride elect, an alumna of the Ria Club, studied at Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles and lives in Phoenix where she is with Lambda Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Fleming attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering and served in infantry during the war. he also resides in Phoenix. Guests included the bride’s sisters Marian, Anne and Carol Clark, and Mary Lou Makuta, among many others.

Margaret Clare Clark George Lawrence Fleming Pittsburgh H. M. Clark West Cypress Street Ria Club Mount Saint Mary’s College Brentwood Heights Los Angeles Phoenix Lambda Epsilon Sigma Alpha Fleming University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering Infantry Bride Elect Marian Anne Carol Clark Mary Lou Makuta Mesdames Dick Ford James Herold Jim Hughes Pat Keany Byron King Tony Kramer Dick Smith Alex Bushmeyer Mary Catherine Dodt Peggy Emery Eunice Garretson Rosemary Gill Betty Killingsworth Kathleen McDonald Lois O’connell Marie Ploussard Mary Agnes Seivert Mary Patricia Toohey

Dorothy Dix on Neighbor Marriages Prove Happier

Dorothy Dix argues propinquity boosts marriage likelihood after studying 5,000 licenses. Daily association shapes love and harmony, with neighbors often sharing tastes, manners, and outlooks. She notes both beauty and familiarity rise from everyday contact, but warns adjustment remains essential. Dorothy Dix cannot reply personally.

Dorothy Dix

Marriage Of Ringling Hawkins Tonight In Phoenix

Miss Helen La Veta Ringling daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison Ringling and Ronald L Hawkins son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hawkins both of Phoenix will exchange nuptial vows tonight at 8 pm in the First Congregational Church with Rev Charles E Tate officiating A reception follows in the church parlor The couple plan a home in Phoenix after a quick honeymoon to Northern Arizona.

Helen la Veta Ringling Addison Mitchell Ringling Ronald L. Hawkins Glenn W. Hawkins Phoenix First Congregational Church Charles E. Tate

Miss Elaine Young Weds James Emmett in Roxie Church

Early today in Roxie Mississippi Miss Elaine Young daughter of Rev Prentiss Young wed James Truett Emmett son of Mr and Mrs George Emmett at Roxie Baptist Church. The couple plans a Mississippi River honeymoon and a Phoenix home after Jan 5.

Mississippi James Truett Emmett Miss Young

Party Honors College Students at Home Gathering

Miss Geraldine Rawlins hosted a lawn party at 322 East Mitchell Drive honoring members of Phoenix Assembly No. 1 Order of Rain Bow for Girls who will attend Arizona State College Tempe Ari zona Flagstaff State College Redlands University Stephens College Missouri.

Geraldine Rawlins East Mitchell Drive Phoenix Assembly No. 1 Order of Rainbow Dottie Gettie Gerry Reich Millie Ellis Joanne Wilkie Mickey Alexander Virginia Williams Arizona State College Tempe Arlene Huskison Flagstaff State College Gerry Coyler University of Redlands Redlands Calif Theresa Kerr Stephens College Columbia

Red Cross seeks volunteers for Tucson chapter project

Mrs. Carl Ericson, production chairman for the Maricopa County Chapter, American Red Cross, announces the production and supply service will renew operations Wednesday at Red Cross headquarters. A rush order for 75 bed jackets for the Veterans Administration Hospital, Tucson, by November 1, requires many volunteers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previous workers are needed and unlimited new volunteers are welcome.

Carl Ericson Maricopa County American Red Cross Red Cross Veterans Administration Hospital Tucson

Labor Day Masquerade closes Iron Springs season

The annual Labor Day Masquerade with the Golden Anniversary theme caps Iron Springs fifteenth summer. Bud and Isabel Brown will lead square dancing while dozens of local families and guests attend parties, card games, and canasta luncheons at Prescott and Iron Springs.

Iron Springs Bud Isabel Brown John Luke H. B. DuBose Paul Kelly J. Walter Larkin

Bride Barbara Turner Weds Leo Bogut in Los Angeles Area

Ceremony at 7 p.m. today at Haddad home follows with garden reception hosted by Helen Sutton Nancy Haddad Lila Frost and Gwen Dolyn Dubian. Miss Turner a Rainbow and Rebekah member, will wed Leo Francis Bogut a Navy veteran. couple to reside in Los Angeles.

Elizabeth Cook to Entertain Attendants Before Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Corinne Cook, whose marriage to Joseph Roy Confer is set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St Francis Xavier Church, will entertain her attendants on Monday with a luncheon at Cathay Garden. Attendants include Mrs. Vincent P. Marley, Miss Gene Hammond Kingman, Miss Barbara Stephens Grand Canyon, and Miss Betty Confer Tucson, a sister of the groom. Other guests include Mothers Mesdames Orlando K. Cook Roy M. Confer and Mrs. D W Deuel, organist, and Mrs. Ray L. Milne, vocal soloist.

Elizabeth Corinne Cook Joseph Roy Confer St. Francis Xavier Church Cathay Garden Vincent P. Marley Gene Hammond Kingman Barbara Stephens Grand Canyon Betty Confer Tucson Mesdames Orlando K. Cook Roy M. Confer D. W. Deuel Ray L. Milne

Miss Pustarfi Honored At Farewell Party

A farewell party for Miss Bette Pustarfi who heads to the Army Air Force on Sept 12 was hosted by Miss Barbara Castle at 501 North 14th Street. Attending were members of her St Marys High School graduation class including Connie Doll Rita Rawlins Pat Ferugheli Faith Cook Angie Hammer Barbara Spingler Ann Van Horn Bernice McDonald Joan Miller Helen O Connor Pat Spaulding Norma Hurley Margie Morris Rosemary Foster Mary Bertoia Pat Hieman Yvonne Abraham Mary Pemberton Betty DeMore Mary Boren Sue Kuykendall LaNeah Leibenhaar Carol Pratt and Mrs Basilo Aja.

Bette Pustarfi Army Air Force Barbara Castle North 14Th Street St. Mary’s High School Connie Doll Rita Rawlins Pat Ferugheli Faith Cook Angie Hammer Barbara Spingler Ann van Horn Bernice McDonald Joan Miller Helen O'Conner Pat Spaulding Norma Hurley Margie Morris

Fried Corn With Bacon Drippings Method Dish

Kentuckians serve corn in many forms and one standout is hot crisp Fried Corn. Using eight ears per person, fresh bacon drippings, and constant stirring, the dish cooks briefly then simmers with milk or water until thickened. Crisp bacon tops or joins the corn.

Miss Margaret Elizabeth McGowan Marries in St Francis Xavier

Mrs Talmadge McGowan Glendale is mother of Peggy Beth McGowan who wed last night at St Francis Xavier Church to Michael F McCue son of Mr and Mrs McCue Compton California The couple will reside in Tucson where Mr McCue will attend the University of Arizona Cogswell Studio Photo

Robert Marshall Barker First Congregational Church Beverly Ann Busey Erma Busey East Medlock Drive Leslie K. Busey Phoenix R. M. Barker van Nuys Calif Tucson Barker University of Arizona Opal Bowman Robert Kent McCue Margaret Elizabeth Peggy Beth) McGowan Talmadge McGowan Glendale St. Francis Xavier Church Michael F. McCue Compton

Soroptimists Plan Safety Splash Party

The Phoenix Soroptimist Club will host a safety splash party next Saturday at Jeanette Daley’s country home at 2710 North 56th Street. The event features swimming entertainment and dinner with Ethel Steels handling ticket sales. Members and guests should bring white elephant gifts.

Phoenix Jeanette Daley North 56Th Street Ethel Steels

Woodmen Meet Glendale Postponed Meeting Day Set

Woodmen Circle will hold an all day meeting on September 13 at the home of Mrs. Al Dennet 122 East Orange Drive Phoenix. Phoenix members are invited to attend. The event was postponed from September 6.

Glendale Woodmen Circle al Dennet East Orange Drive Phoenix

Vacationing Miss Eloise Lemon and Miss Helen Watson

Miss Eloise Lemon and Miss Helen Watson left this week for a vacation trip to the Pacific Coast, traveling together aboard a planned itinerary and sightseeing along coastal sights.

Eloise Lemon Helen Watson Pacific Coastes

Amaranth Meets Phoenix Court No 1 Tonight

Amaranth Court No 1 of Amaranth realm meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. Members and officers attend the regular session to conduct scheduled business and initiation planning.

Marianne Wynn to Marry Mr Thompson in Garden Ceremony

Phoenix businessman Wayne Thompson will wed Marianne Wynn, daughter of Calvin Wynn, on September 24 in the Wynn garden. Dr. Charles S. Kendall will officiate at Central Methodist Church. A reception and wedding trip follow. The couple will reside at 2715 North Third Street.

Phoenix Wayne Thompson Wayne C. Thompson North Longview Avenue Marianne Wynn Calvin Brinkley Wynn North 23Rd Place Wynn Home Charles S. Kendall Central Methodist Church North Third Street

Advance Night by Eastern Star Scheduled at Masonic Temple

Phoenix Chapter No. 5, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold an Advance Night on Thursday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. Presiding will be Mrs. N Dewey Marker and Cecil Rhoads. Guests from other chapters include Mrs. R H Parsons Frank Titel Queen Esther Chapter Mrs W A Crockett William Hickson Laurel Mrs F M Moore Lee Staggs Friendship. A special entertainment program followed by refreshments is planned.

Phoenix Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple N. Dewey Marker Cecil Rhoads R. H. Parsons Frank Titel Queen Esther W. A. Crockett William Hickson Laurel F. M. Moore Lee Staggs C. V. Gulley

Pickrells Plan Motor Trip to Several Cities

Mr. and Mrs. William W. Pickrell of 711 East Southern Avenue will depart next Saturday on a motor trip to Denver Black Hills Montreal Quebec and Montreal and Quebec and will stop in Pickrell Nebraska on the return trip, named for Mr. Pickrell’s father.

William W. Pickrell East Southern Avenue Denver Colo Black Hills S. D Minneapolis Minn Montreal Quebec Pickrell, Neb Pickrell

Miss Sutter Honored At Surprise Fete

Mrs. Paul M. Fetz of Phoenix hosted a surprise shower for Miss Lenore Sutter fi ancee of her son Vern E. Fetz at 1705 East Garfield. Gifts included linen once owned by the bride’s mother who spun the flax and wove it. The wedding to take place September 9 at First Baptist Church. Guests included the bride’s mother Mrs. Sutter and numerous friends.

Paul M. Fetz Phoenix Lenore Sutter Vern E. Fetz Ross Goodwin East Garfield Theron Chastain George Barton Marjorie Burke Martha McKay George Risen C. J. Smith Opal Kerr Jewel Shemer May Bland R. Lee Foster A. C. Thomas Robert Weaver Warner Watkins Price Brown Wilma Holehan T. L. Meredith Ada Roach Kara Newell Florence Best

Tempe Wedding Attracts Many Out-of-Town Guests

Ellen von Pohle and James Richard Hardin plan a Monday 8 p m ceremony at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tempe. Guests include Dr and Mrs T Gordon Reynolds and several California residents. A prior bridal shower hosted by Mrs Gladys Mc Donald and Miss Kathleen Learn featured gifts and a kitchen horn of plenty. The couple will reside in Anguin California and attend Pacific Union College.

Tempe Ellen von Pohle James Richard Hardin Central Seventh-day Adventist Church T. Gordon Reynolds Peggy Bonnie Reynolds D. W. Pond Glendale Calif Charles Williams Francine Williams P. B. Dominguez el Paso Tex J. D. Watkins Joan Bauer Downey Joseph G. Coulombe San Diego Preston Elmer Hawthorne Melvin Phillips Arlington Gladys McDonald Kathleen Learn Knights of Pythias Anguin Pacific Union College

Installation Planned for Amaranth Deputy Matron

Mrs Clyde Frances Aunger will be installed as deputy supreme matron of Arizona for the Order of the Amaranth on Tuesday at 8 pm at Phoenix Court No 1 meeting in the Masonic Temple per Nellie Jacobsen royal matron. A reception will follow the business session. all members may attend.

Clyde Frances) Aunger Arizona Order of the Amaranth Phoenix Court No. 1 Masonic Temple Nellie Jacobsen Order

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gazette Wesley Bolin North 6Th Avenue Miss Pittard Tempean St. Catherine’s Miss Clark Margaret Clark Dois NCA KIB_UVVULD Hing Helen Ringling Ronald Hawkins Muriel Voigts David Payne Oren Gustin Gene Brown Hazel Johnson David Tate Miss Ringling Kappa Kappa Alpha Eta Chi Epsilon Valbanquera Club American Institute of Architecture Phoenix College Donald Lambert Washington Emmett Mississippi College Southwest Photo Arts School Dallas Mel Fickas P. G. Spillsbury Washington, D. C Prescott Forrest Hill Pete Corpstein Milt Coggins, Jr Tommy Porter Jewell G~vippen Kay Jacobson Gail Lillevig Larkins Barbara Wheat Paula Hays Pat Hull Paul Versluis Henry Noll Jacque Lee Mesa Harry Bonsall Mary Ann Harry, Jr Max Humphrey Vickie Lee Paula Jean Ruth Humphrey Marty Elizabeth Cook Pustarfi Duncan Hines Rafael Reyes Spindola Mexico Lupe Mr. Spindola Soroptimists Plan Party Amaranth Phoenix Court No Mr. Thompson Eastern Star W. W. Pickrells Miss Sutter Donofrio North Central Avenue
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