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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 16

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Miss Devoy Engaged to Cinderella Dance On Dec. 27 empomm Jr. Leacfue Plans for Dec. 1 Dance The Junior League of Brook Rl'TH C. DAVIS Society Editor Cc is born wise; wisdom a quotation we picked up in 16 BROOKLYN EAGLE, SUN OCT.

29, 1950 ficient excuse to take off on a totir last weekend. Your correspondent and her rnmnanion. Miss Anna Durvea of .182 Sterling Place, set off on a Pennsylvania Dutch tour and as the Pennsylvania Dutch say it was one of the Parker tours Stanley A. Parker and Robert H. Although it was intended tainly did turn out to be educational for 31 tourists who learned a great deal about the Amlsh and the Mennonites and other religious sects often referred were rather surprised to find in a distinctive native dress is worn.

We thoueht of it formerly Grace Madeline Devoy mtething to look for in rural toik tm wearing eighteenth century. length. cutfteM troustrs; coUarieu coats and wide-biimmed hats and the women were in imple lines with various styled bonnets designating their However, who dressed according to the These people are ranked among Our headquarters was the in Lancaster. and we traveled by motor coach, by Ml eish. "Bessie," to manv places of interest.

We visited the Ephrata 'V'v of Cloisters, where was established the first Sunday School in America and had a real farm dinner with Uncle Isaac (Hyard) and his family in nearby New Holland, eating until, aa ihe- Deonle sav. vour "Ouch's You." We visited the beautiful home of President lames Buchanan, WORKING AT LUNCH Mrs. Miles F. McDonald ond Mrs. Edward C.

Cantelmo (left to right) discussed plans for the dinner-dance for the benefit of Girls Town of New York on Nov. 6 at the Starlight Roof of the Waldorf-Astoria. Mrs. McDonald is chairman of the reception committee and Mrs Cantelmo is chairman of the Brooklyn group. BMIM Wheatland, where a member of Junior League toldj ommm born of experience." Is; California and which was a suf "wunnerbor" or wonderful.

It arraneed bv former Brnoklvnile Shattu. of 1 Waldorf Court as purely a pleasure trip, it cer to as the "Plain People." We the United States a place where foreign countries only. We saw styles unchanged since ih). gay colored frocks of exceedingly there ere other Mennonites dictates of modern fashion. the world's ablest farmers very pant Stevens House Victory Hospital To Benefit by Party The annual Fall card party for the benefit of Victory moriai nospuai win oe nem ai; the Raleigh Restaurant.

9110 4th on Thursday, Nov, at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will bei used for hospital linens. Mrs. I Charles A. Butler is rna' man.

Plan? for the party made at the regular meeting of the Womens' Auxiliary of the hospital last week in the solarium. A tea followed the meeting. I -D us of its history. We visited the Donegal Church anil Witness Tree. This church is a local shrine of Presbyterianism.

At one end of the church stands the famous tree under which the Donegal members pledged allegiance to the Colonies in the War for Independence. We also attended an Old Mennonite Church service, visited the Hershey Museum, saw the Cornwall Furnace, a historic charcoal iron furnace, and many more fascinating places all in one weekend. Of course, we met Brooklynites, former Brooklynites and friends of Brooklynites. With us were Miss Helen D. Wilson of 610 79th Miss Madeline M.

Stewart of Hollis: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riley of Rockville Centre, formerly of Brooklyn; Mrs. Christine Hess of Lindenhurst, a former Brooklynite; Mrs. Gertrude Benson and Mrs.

Gerda Nordstrom of Long Island City, and the Misses Augusta and Bertha Bunger of Richmond HHL Evan our tour director, Paul Pedro; our Pennsylvania Dutch instructor, Isaac Franck, and our bus driver John Calabrese, had friends in Brooklyn and now they have a few more. Wilma F. Ostergren Betrothed to Richard J. Walters nd Mrs. William Ostergren of 9919 Shore Road formerly Manhasset.

an nounce the engagement of theirl daughter. Miss I ranees Ostergren, to Richard J. Wal ters, son of Mr. and Mrs. William EL Walters of 48 Vander bUt Road.

Manhasset. Miss Ostergren is a graduate if Manhasset High School and associated wun tne untiin Manufacturing Company, Inc. waiters, an alumnus oi La Salle Military Academy Oakdale. was graduated lasl June from Georgetown Uni versity. Washington, D.

C. where he received the degree Bachelor of Science. He is now associated with the United States Printing and Lithograph Company. Mineola. Wilma F.

Ostergren Mildred E. Boers Fiancee oi Mr. Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B.

Boers 3201 Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mildred E. Boers, to Roy uisen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Colburn Olsen of 94? 78th St. Miss Boers la a graduate of the Packer Collegiate Institute ana uisen received his bachelor of mechanical en zineerinz decree at the Polv technic Institute of Brooklyn, Gelabert Barbe Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Gela bert of 7201 4th Ave. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Gelabert, to Edward Barhe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barbe of the Bronx.

Mnrinn 5 MrMmn. Finance of lohn A. Dooley Mr and Mrs. John J. McManus 1597 E.

43d St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion Suzanne McM.mus. John A. Dooley. son of Mr.

and Mrs. John A. Dooley of 598 E. 38th St. Miss McManus is a graduate Catherine McAuley High School and St.

athennes Hos- Dital School of Nursing. Mr. Dooley is an alumnus ofi St. Francis Preparatory- School. He served in the United States forces in the Mediterranean theater of operation and is associated with the Sperry A June wedding is planned.

mSmmJ. W. H. Lee Jr. Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Devoy of 146 79th St. announce the engagemenj of their daughter, Miss Grace Madeline Devoy, to William H. Lee son of Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Lee of 171 Maple St Miss Devoy attended Font bonne Hall and was graduated magna cum laude from St. Jo seph College for WomenJ where she was a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma and Kappa Gamma Pi. Miss Devov also attended the New York University School of Retailing. Mr.

Leei, who was graduated from Brooklyn Preparatory School and Spring Hill College, Mobile, is studying at the Fordham University School of Iaw. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu and Pi Kappa Delta. During World War II Mr. Lee served with the U. S.

Navy in the South Pacific. Jane Sperry Ehlers Jane Sperry Ehlers, Douglas S. Seeth To Wed In June Mr. and Mrs. Albert r.

of Garden City and Matti-j jck have announced the en- agement of their daughter, Jane Sperrv Ehlers, Douglas Stuart Seeth, son of I Capt. and Mrs. lulius H. Seeth of East Williston. Miss studied music at the New York College of Music rmd was graduated from Wilson college.

Chamhersburg. Pa. Mr. seem is a ncenseo pilot wun the New York Sandyhook Pilot! Association and has recently received his master'! license. i i in June.

Rita Marie Delaney, Mr. Goeke Will Wed Saturday. Nov. 25 and Mrs. Harold De laney of 451 E.

16th announce the forthcoming mar- lage of Mr. Delaney daugn-er, Miss Rita Marie Delaney to Clarence Uichard Goeke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Rita Marie Delaney Goeke of Wapakoneta.

Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. The nuptial mass will be celebrated by the Rev. John P. Cotter at Holy Innocents Church.

Miss Ella McGarraghy of Brooklyn will he maid of honor. The other attendants will be Miss Goeke of Wapakoneta. Ohio, sister of the bridegroom-elect, and Miss, Edna McCarthy of Brooklyn. Clarence R. Goeke will be the jbest man for his son.

Ushers will Include William F. Delaney, brother of the bride-to-be and George Martin of 'Bridgeport. Conn, i Miss Delaney, daughter of the late Mrs. Rita Sexton De-jlaney, is a graduate of Catherine McAuley High School and eceived her B.A. degree from College of St.

Mary of the I Mr. Goeke is a graduate of I Culver Military Academy and received his degree from Ohio aiaie university. IN THE LEAD Mrs. Adrian Van Sinderen (left), a vice-chairman of the Women's Division in the 1950 campaign for the United Hospital Fund and the Visiting Nurse Association of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Carroll J.

Dickson, a group leader for the Visiting Nurse Association, whose unit is one of three among the 27 in the Women's Division to reach 61 of its goal in two reports, study the report chart. The third report meeting of the Women's Division will be Tuesday, at the Hotel St. George. Tae patronesses of the Cinderella Dance announce that the traditional holiday party for sub-debutantes and their escorts will he held on Wednes day, uec. at tne Tower Hotel.

Lester Lanin orchestra will play. Mrs. Darwin lames Jr. Is the chairman of the patron-essea, who include Mrs. Charles V.

Warren, executive secretary: Mrs. Haughton Belt Mis Bruce Bromley, Mrs Halsted Brown. Mr-. Charlton. Mrs.

Donald Decker, Mrs. Edmund T. Drewsen. Mr-. Carl Greene.

Mrs. William G. James. Mrs Hodis K. Thaver, and Mrs.

Gil'iert Thirkield. mmmm m. Dreen. Francis I. Welsh Become Engaged Miss Patricia Mane Rreen.

daughter of Howard M. Breen. 208 Fenimore St and the late Mrs. Breen, la engaged to Fran-ch I Walsh son or Mrs. Fran- Welsh 282 Midwood SL, Colhy Acidenn Mr Welsh i graduate of St.

John's University ami saw service in the Air Corps during the recent world war. The couple will manied in Patricia M. Breen Annual Party The Good Shepherd R. 0. ''vl Avei.ue and Bab lieid- he Rev.

Genrce Dawson pastor, will hold its annual card party and dance at Columbus Club on Friday evening, Neal Koch and Mrs. Neil Granton are general chairman. yellow pom-pom chrvsanthe-mums and croton leaver. John Balle was best mut for Mr. Twyford.

The ushers were Andrew Torre. Daniel Qtugley, Daniel Harrington and Vincent Remini. Mrs. Twyford was from Francis Xaviei Hig'i nooi ami eion tun couene, aratory School and Foidham Cniversity. He served with the United States Army Intelligence two years.

Upon their return Ctom a edding trip south. Mr and Mrs. Twyford will make their home in Brooklyn P. Twyford lyn. will hold iU 40th anniversary ball Friday, Dec.

1, in the Grand ballroom of the Hotel Pierre. The proceeds will go to Pediatric Research. State niversity of New orK louege of Medicine, for virus research equipment, and to the lease's own projects, the Toy Workshop and Children's Theater. Miss Jeanne Cotten is the party chairman and the other chairmen serv.ne mt Reserva tions. Mrs.

Edwin V. i.il hi Margaret K. Callejas; printing, Mrs. Richard a look; patronesses, sirs. Edwin P.

Maynard publicity, Mrs. Robert K. Plumb, and invitations, Mrs. John D. Tal-mage.

Also on the committee are Mrs. Arthur B. Onaedlnger. league president; Mrs. Edward K.

Bachman, Miss Janet Alison, Mrs. Paul Boynge Mrs. Prentice W. Brower. Miss Dona Chumasero, Miss Mary Jean Eckhardt.

Mrs. Henry M. Hunter, Miss Kay Marwig, Mrs. G. Fuhrman Nettles 3d.

Mrs. Eueene H. Remmer. Mrs. Ed ward V.

Silver Mrs. William A. Winant 3d and Mrs. Charles W. Wolseley.

Brooklyn Colony, N. E. Plant fof Meeting on Nov. 9 Brooklyn Colony, National Society of New England Women, Mrs. Frank Howland Parcells, president, will meet at the Brooklyn Woman's Club- on Thursday, Nov.

9. The program at 2:30 p.m. will include Lillian Shields with her original Amer- an costumed Dons ana old miliar songs of the 19th cen-iry. Miss Shields will be in-oduced by the chairman of program, Miss Ruth Lowe. The guests of honor will be national officers and chairmen and presidents of colonies.

The chairmen of committees recently appointed by the president are: House, Mrs. Chand ler A. Mackey; program. Miss Lowe: philanthroy and arts and crafts, Miss Ethel D. Pickford; reception, Mrs.

B. Cutler King; friendly, Mrs. Frederick Hen-ning Schulter; printing, Miss Eleanor Baker; budget, Mrs. Chester W. Cole; ways and) means, Mrs.

Harry Douglass! McKeige; press, Mrs. John Peter Kaminska; records, Mrs. Frank Tefft Trull; better films, Mrs. Philip Young Linker; membership, Mrs. William Pfieffer; Col ony House, Mrs.

Helen Ryon Sayles; the Aanes Bailey Ormsbee scholarship, Mrs. Rob-j en naroia rreston; tvurn Hat-ten Homes, Miss Ruth N. Walter; co-operation, Mrs. Arthur C. Dyer, national defense.

Mrs. Horatio P. Parker; radio,) I mvs. William Hays Lawrence; Old New England music, Mrs. Herbert Stavely Sammond; flags, Mrs.

Herbert Leeds Holly. and May Breakfast, Mrs. Holly. The next executive meeting! win oe nem ai tne HrooKiyn Woman's Club on Nov. 8 at 10:30 p.m.

'B' Court, Breezy Point Surf Club, Dance Plans Made Arrangements hav been furthered for the annual Court, Breezy Point Surf Club, dinner- dance, which will take place on Saturday evening, Nov. 18, at tne Bossert Hotel. Mrs. toward Of Amone the subscribers are Mrs. Edward" Vosseler, Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert J. Dowries, Mr. and Mrs. Juel Soubrian, Mr.

and Mrs. Mortimer P. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S.

Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cord- ner, Mr. and Mrs. James D.

Mc-Kiernan, Mr. and Mrs. John T. O'Brien. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas r. Hines. Miss Grace Engel-hardt, Albert W. Engelhardt, Mr.

and Mrs. Leslie Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bender, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Brockway, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scholtz, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J.

Ot-taviano, Miss Laura Ottaviano, Mr. and Mrs. George Catalano, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, Mrs.

Joseph Picone, Mr. and Mrs. Tullio Romano, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Romano, Mr.

and James Scleippi, Mr. and Theodore Reina, Mr. and Mrs.1! E. Ghelardi. Miss Sylvia Ghe- lardi, Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Pet-u ti, Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. No- 1 lan Miss Joyce Nolan, Wil- nam h.

Anrens ana Mr. andii Mrs. Thomas Hoey. Flatlands Church Plans Talent air The Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church will hold a Tal-j ent Fair Friday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Kenneth Porter wilt bej in charge of the event. Mary oij the articles sold will be h.me! made, such as dresses, sweaters, towels, toys, bread, pies, cakes and candy. The money raised during I this talent campaign will be used to paint the outside of the present 102-year-old church. This church shares with the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church in being the oldest in Brooklyn, both being foundedj on the same day. Is I of of N.

Is of to of Ann Louise Sutherland Wed to J. P. Twyford Miss Ann Louise Sutherland, daughter of Mr. and Robert P. Sutherland of 2048 Kimball St.

became the bride yesterday of Joseph Patrick Twytord, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Twyford of 287 E. 18th St, at St. Thomas Aquinas R.

C. Church. The Rev. Francis X. viulhall' officiated and a reception fol 'owed at the Hotel Granada.

Given in marriage by her, 'father, the bride wore a white velvet gown with a fitted' bodice and stand-up collar! trimmed with beads fingertip veil of Flench Ulusl was attached to a ChanMlly lace r.reenburg, Pa Her husband is headpiece. The bridal tiouquetlan alumnus of Hrooklvn Prep- Kathryn Ann Reynolds Will be Wed to James K. Norton The engagement i Kathryn Ann Reynold; iter of Mrs. Charles G. Reynolds if 94 Rutland Ri Kathryn Ann Reynolds K.

Norton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Norton of 20 Sterling, Place, is announced. The prospective bride, daughter of the late Mr.

Reynolds, is an alumna of St. Francis Xavier Academy of received her bachelor of arts degree from Notre Dame College of Staten Island, Class of 1950. She is a member of Kappa Gamma Pi honor: Mr. Norton studied at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, Brighton College in England and Columbia Cniversity. He served for rwo years in World War II with the 34ith Engineers Regiment in the European war theater and holds a reserve Army commission as lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers.

He is plant industrial engineer at the Ford Motor Company. World Community Day Will Be Friday World Community Day be celebrated by the Brooklyn Council of Church Women on Friday, at the Church, of the: Good' Shepherd, 75th St. and 4th I from 10:45 A. M. to 5 P.M.' In the morning a speaker from, the United Nations will conduct! a forum entitled.

"A Sacred; Trust." The second forum wilfl be in charge of Miss Ruthl Haines, program director of the; International Committee for' Friendly Relations among Foreign Students. The subject will be, "What Is Being Done forj Our Foreign Neighbors." Lun-! cheon will be served at p.m. after which knitted articles for needy neoole in Eu rope will be dedicated in the1 sanctuary. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Dr.

Franklin Clark Lutheran Church of America. will sneak on "Love Thy Neighbor." Dr. Fry i a direc- tor ot cnurcn vvorin service. Jaugb-ynoldsi ft I i NEWLY ELECTED The officers of the Women's Auxiliary of Brooklyn Hospital ore Mrs. R.

Whitney Grosnell, vice president; Mrs. Royal S. Smith, re-elected president, (seated left to right) Mrs. Ethelbert Callaghan, secretary and Mrs. Arthur T.

Antony, treasurer (standing left to right) Arm mx was ot wiuie orenius ann ste phanotis. Miss Helen Dayton, the maid of honor, woio green velveteen and the bridesmaids, the Misses Marie Keyes Margaret Moison, Eileen Kellv and Marie Nunziata, wore fold vel- The bouquets were of, Mrs. Joseph I mmm mm 5 wjf HELPERS Miss Carol Cosgrove, sub-deb chairman for the Anthonian Hall card party, and her co-chairman, Miss Stephanie LoRe, were photographed assisting in the kitchen of Anthonian Hall as volunteer workers. The benefit party will take ploce on Nov. 18 in the Columbus Club..

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