Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1942, Page 53

' D—8 SOCIETY. Miss Frances Simmons, Capt. McConnell Married Chapel at Walter Reed Banked With Many Flowers for Ceremony; Couple to Live Here After Trip The marriage of Miss Frances Scott Simmons, daughter of Col. James Stevens Simmons, Medical Corps, U. 8. A, and Mrs. Simmons, to Capt. David Moffatt McConnell, U. S. A, son of Mrs, McConnell and the late Dr. Harvey E. McConnell of Chester, 8. C., took place at 4:30 o'clock yes- terday afternoon in the chapel at Walter Reed Hospital, with Chaplain Willlam A. Gamble officiating. The chapel was decorated with palms, fern and a profusion of all-white flowers. A program of nuptial music was played by Miss Ann D. Kirk, Miss darriet La Roche. who also accompanied the soloist, Escorted by her father and given by him in marriage, the bride was lovely in a gown of ivory satin fashioned on princess lines with long fitted gleeves, a heart-shaped neckline and a flaring skirt ending in a long train. Her voluminous veil, which fell from: & cap of rare lace, was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Martha Louise Short BServes as Maid of Honor. Miss Martha Louise Short, daugh- ter of Capt. E. T. Short, U. S. N, and Mrs. Short, was the maid of honor and only attendant of the bride. She wore a coral chiffon gown and carried a bouquet of briarcliff roses. Dr. H. Russell McConnell of Gas- tonia, N. C., served his brother as best man. The ushers were Lt. Harold Underhill, Lt. William Voigt, Lt. Harry Rhett, Lt. Frederic Steiwer, Capt. Alvin Croghan and Lt. George Stinson. A reception was held after the ceremony at the Officers’ Mess in the Army Medical Center, which was decorated with palms, fern and vari- colored flowers. The bride followed the traditional Army custom and eut the three-tiered wedding cake with the bridegroom’s saber. Those assisting at the reception were Mrs. Josiah William Bailey, Mrs. James C. Magee, Mrs. S. U. Marietta, Mrs. George F. Lull, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Mrs. Harold W. Jones, Mrs. Franklin C. Martin, Mrs. Laurent La Roche, Mrs. Norman T. Kirk, Mrs. James Kimbrough, Mrs. George Callender and Mrs, Samuel Shumaker. Other friends of the bride who assisted were Miss Peliz Bailey, Miss Eleanor Darnall, Miss Mary Louise Hillman, Miss Mary Ann Sommerville, Miss Ann Kirk, Miss Jane Kirk, Miss Harriet La Roche, Miss Betty Bartelt, Miss Catherine Estes, Miss Margaret Baker, Miss Marjorie McAfee, Miss Ruth Mee- han, Miss Elizabeth Shepherd and Miss Suzanne Randall. Capt. and Mrs. McConnell Leave on Wedding Trip. Capt. and Mrs. McConnell left after the reception for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a cherry red tweed suit with a fur coat, black hat, cherry red accessories and & eorsage of gardenias. Among the out-of-town guests at- tending the wedding and reception were the mother of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Charles W. Causey of Greensboro, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs, John Van McNair of Richmond, Va.; Mrs. H. Russell McConnell and Mrs. Seely Dunn of Lynchburg, Va.; Mrs. J. K. Powell of Whiteville, N. C., and Miss Mary F. Simmons of Lumberton, N. C. The bride was born at Fort Shafter, Honolulu, and lived with her parents in San Francisco, Den- ver, Manila, Panama, Boston and Washington. She was graduated from the Balboa Junior High School, Panama Canal Zone; Newton High School in Newtonville, Mass., and was a member of the class of 1943 at Sweetbriar College. Her father is a native of Graham, N. C., and is now chief of the division of preventive medicine in the office of the surgeon general of the Army in Washington. Capt. McConnell attended David- gon College, Harvard Graduate Business School, where he was & Rumrill Award scholar; Harvard Law School and Georgetown Law School. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa = Alpha Fraternities, of the bar of South Carolina and the United States Supreme Court. He formerly was secretary to Senator James F. Byrnes and counsel to the Senate Committee on Government Reor- ganization, and before entering the service in 1940 was a tax attorney with the chief counsel of the Bu- reau of Internal Revenue. He is at present on the staff of the judge | advocate general, Maj. Gen. Myron Cramer. Capt. and Mrs. McConnell will be at home after February 15 at 1833 Summit place. Rector’s Aid Plans Novel Arrangement For Luncheon Party Members of the Rector's Aid of St. Margaret’s Church are planning an unusual arrangement for their luncheon Friday in the Parish House on Connecticut avenue at Bancroft place. Twelve tables form- ing rays from the round center table will represent the 12 months of the year and guests will be seated at the tables representings their birthday months. A hostess has been chosem for each of the 12 tables and each is planning decora- tions in keeping with the seasonal characteristics of that month. The center of the round table will be filled with a large birthday cake while smaller birthday cakes will decorate each of the other 12 tables. During the luncheon there will be a fashion show. Mrs. Willoughby Chesley has eharge of reservations which also will be taken by the secretary at the church. CARPET a‘liG R BuYING anothen,covvect vom Me/e m/wlll[& Kight, myad/:m OW.BOBLITZ G RUGS ACCEPTED"IN“TRADE. 2605 CONN. AVE. AD. 6501 ©® Open Evesings ® West Point Social Items Of Interest Washingtonians at Post for Christening Ceremony WEST POINT, N. Y, Jan. 24— Misses Louise and Irene Sheridan of Washington are here this week end for the christening of their grandniece, Isabel Perkins Glasgow, daughter of Maj. and Mrs. William J. Glasgow, jr. The ceremony will take place at Holy Trinity Chapel tomorrow afternoon, with the Rev. Father Moore officiating. Also here for the christening are Mr. and Mrs. Hugo S. Seitz of New York. The godmother for the child is Mrs. Hubert Chanler of Washing- ton, who will be represented by Miss Irene Sheridan. Maj. Glasgow's brother, Mr. Edward J. Glasgow of Nashville, Tenn., will sponsor the child also, and will be represented in proxy by Maj. Glasgow. Misses Jane and Louise Stegmaier of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., are passing the week end here with Capt. and Mrs. Clayton S. Gates. The United States Military Acad- emy Band will present Henry Cowell, American pianist, as the soloist at the first concert of the winter series, to be given tomorrow afternoon at the War Department Theater. Newcomers to the post this week are Col. James H. Laubach, who will be post quartermaster, and Mrs. Laubach; Lt. Col. Henry J. Schroe- der, assigned to duty with the de- partment of chemistry, and Mrs. Schroeder; Capt. F. S. Hoffer, jr., aide to Gen. Wilby, and Lt. Donald F. Carroll, who will be assistant to the treasurer, and Mrs. Carroll. Capt. E. L. Clough is here for two weeks on temporary duty. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Ira W. Black have as a guest this week Col. Black's mother, Mrs. E. M. Black of Watertown, Conn. Mrs. A. Henry Balsey of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is here for two weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs. Charles B, Hines. . Maj. and Mrs. John D. F. Phillips have as a guest for several weeks Maj. Phillips’ sister, Miss Virginia Phillips of New York. Mrs. Margaret B. Black of New York is here for several weeks with her son and daughter-in-law, Oapt. and Mrs. Roger D. Black, jr. Mrs. William H. Bigelow, wife of Lt. Col. Bigelow, who is now sta- tioned in Panama, is here for sev- eral weeks as the guest of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Willilam L. McPherson. Mrs. E. B. Wilson, Jr., Hostess at Bridge Mrs. Everett B. Wilson, jr., of Sandy Spring, Md. was hostess yesterday at a pleasant afternoon | of bridge at her home on the Manor | Club grounds. Her guests included Mrs. Felipe Rotalde, who is spending the winter in Washington while her husband is on a special mission from Peru; Mrs. James Lawrence Fly, Mrs. Alvin Rockwell, Mrs. Luther Huston, Mrs. Thomas Hyde, 4th; Miss Cynthia Hill, Mrs. Addison Foster, Mrs. Francis Hildebrand, Mrs. Mahlon Kirk, 4th; Mrs. J. W. Bird, Mrs. Charles Wright, Mrs. Robert L. Barnes and Mrs. T. Yellott Canby. Last Week?! Annual January SALE @ One more week and these sale prices will be just a memory . . . So come down to Wm. Rosendorf’s Annual January Fur Sale tomorrow. You KNOW that wholesale prices are rising rapidly. You KNOW that you may never again see prices so low. You KNOW that you save up to 33%4% off of our regular prices. You KNOW that NOW is the time to buy. Come in! You’ll be convinced. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 25, 1942. Miss Martha Cloud Will Be Married To Ensign Ogilby Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Emerson Cloud of Austin, Tex., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Martha Louise Cloud, to Ensign Remsen B. Ogilby, 2d, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. R. Ogilby of Wash- ington and Gloucester, Mass. Miss Cloud is a former student of Mary Hardin-Baylor College at Belton, Tex., and of the University of Texas at Austin. She is a mem- ber of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Ensign Ogilby was graduated from St. Alban’s School in this city and obtained his A. B. degree from Harvard University in 1939. He formerly worked on the edi- torial staff of a local newspaper and now is on active duty at the Navy Department. He is a member of the Chevy Chase Club. Miss Rae Rogers Will Be Married Mr. and Mrs. James D. Rogers of this city announce the engage- | ment of their daughter, Miss Rae Elizabeth Rogers, to Ensign Thomas D. Smart of Fort Smith, Ark. Miss Rogers and Ensign Smart are both graduates of Duke Uni- versity. ‘The wedding will take place Feb- ruary 21 in the Petworth Methodist Church. MISS MARJORIE CATON WINE. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Kemper Wine, an- flounce her engagement to Mr. Wesley Kanost, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kanost of Richmond, Ind. The wedding will take place in February. MISS MARTHA LOUISE CLOUD. —Hessler Photo. Martha Totfy,T Lt. Smith Wed Banks of white and pastel shaded flowers against a background of palms decorated the Cleveland Park Congregational Church for the 4 o'clock wedding yesterday afternoon of Miss Martha Jane Totty to Lt. Arthur Clarendon Smith, jr., U. 8. M. C. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker Totty and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clarendon Smith. In addition to the traditional or- gan music, selections were sung by Mrs. Walter H. Maloney and Mrs. Helen Robichaux preceding the can- dlelight ceremony, at which the Rev. Paul W. Yinger officiated. Bride Gowned In Ivory Satin. The bride was dressed in ivory satin made with a gathered basque that had a lace yoke embroidered in seed pearls and long sleeves. The full skirt ended in a train. Her veil was full length, falling from a tiara of seed pearls, and she carried % shower bouquet of gardenias and white orchids. Mrs. Donald Lathrom was the bride’s only attendant, gowned in blue, with & blue feather hat and carring a bouquet of pink roses and white narcissus. Mr. Lathrom was best man for the bridegroom, whose ushers were Ensign Franklin Hynson, Mr. Don- ald M. Buchholtz, Mr. James C. Hernandez, Lt. John S. Henderson, | jr., and Lt. Mason Morse, the last | two being from Quantico, Va. A reception was held after the ceremony at the Congressional Country Club, where Mrs. Totty, | who wore a pale beaver tan crepe dress trimmed with rose sequins and a small rose velvet hat, received with the bridegroom's mother, who was dressed in aqua silk jersey with a hat of aqua ostrich feathers, Bride Graduate Of Holton Arms. The bride is a graduate of Hol- ton Arms Junior College and at-| tended the King-Smith Studio | School. Lt. Smith was graduated | from Devitt Preparatory School and | Washington and Lee University. Following the reception Lt. and | Mrs. Smith left for a short wed- | ding trip, the bride wearing a dress | of gold wool with a brown Rat, brown accessories and a leopard coat. - Anne Allen Wed Mr. and Mrs. Willilam F. Allen of Washington announce the mar- riage of their daughter, Miss Anne K. Allen, to Mr. Edmund I. Oakes, jr., son of Mr. Edmund I. Oakes of Chevy Chase and the late Mrs. Oakes. The wedding took place December 24 in Rockville 25% TO 33%4% OFF! _ALL PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL TAX Dyed China Mink Coats_ ____________Were $495 $335 Black Dyed Persian Lamb Coats. -Were $465 $325 Gray Persian Lamb Coats -Were $365 $245 Hudson Seal-Dyed Muskrat Coats____Were $325 $225 Blended Muskrat Coats. -Were $245 $150 Dyed Skunk Greatcoats. -Were $245 $150 Black Dyed Persian Paw Coats_ Seal Dyed Coney Coats_ Blended Eastern Mink._ BUDGET ACCOUNTS INVITED WM. ROSENDORF . 1215 G ST. MASTER FURRIERS FOR OVER 3 DECADES e NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER STORE MRS. WARREN D. DUNCAN. The daughter of Col. Henry and Mrs, King was married recently to Lt. Duncan, Air Corps, The wedding took place in Walter Reed Chapel and the couple now are regiding at Kelly Field, Tex., where Lt. Duncan is stationed. Mrs. Duncan is the former Miss May Reserve. Lindsay King. Admiral Newton To Be Entertained At Annapolis ANNAPOLIS, Md,, Jan. 24—Rear Admiral and Mrs. John Henry Newton are expected here soon to be the guests of Capt. and Mrs. James A. Logan. Admiral Newton was formerly on duty here as officer in charge of buildings and grounds and also as head of the post- graduate school. Mrs. Earl R. Morrissey and her brother, Comdr. Roswell H. Blair, have returned from Florida. Mrs. E. L. Naylor of San Diego, Calif., is the guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Comdr. and Mrs. Benton W. Decker. The Rev. and Mrs. Edward D. Johnson held their last Thursday ‘s January Shop Catlin’ SA\/ Store-wide Reductions on Beautiful Fum'\tu\'e L. P. King, Signal Corps, U.S. A., —Harris-Ewing Photo. uu;noon at home of the season this ‘week. Mrs. George B. Keester will dis- continue her January at homes after Tuesday of next week. Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow Barr have been the guests this week of Mrs. Paul Mellon at her home near Upperville, Va. Quantico Notes QUANTICO, Va, Jan. 24—Mrs. Walter 8. Heister of Upper Darby, Pa,, is the house guest of Mrs. War- ren E. Sweetser for several days. Mrs. Joseph W. Earnshaw and | her two children left Priday for an | | indefinite stay in Miami. | Mrs. D. C. Roberts returned to | the post last week after spending | two weeks with her uncle and aunt, | ;fir. and Mrs. B. J. Pater, in Nutley, £10% DEFERRED PAYMENTS! [] [ INGy Nert to Capital Garage 1324 New York Ave. N.W. SOCIETY. Marie L. Reynolds Bride of Lt. Pierce In All Souls’ Church ‘The wedding of Miss Marie Louise Reynolds, daughter of Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Frank F. Reynolds of Alexandria, to Lt. Wilbur John Pierce, U. 8. A, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl E.%ierce of Detroit, took place at 8 o'clock last evening in All Souls’ Episcopal Church. The Rev. H. H. D. Sterrett officiated. ‘White gladioluses, snapdragons and fern decorated the church, where Lt. Comdr. Reynolds gave his daughter in marriage. The bride wore & white chiffon gown, a Juliet cap of pearls and lace gloves and she carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss June McHugh of Wilming- ton, Del, the maid of honor, wore &« bluet taffeta orincess gown. Mr. George F. Reynolds of Alexandria was best man and the ushers were Mr. Ed P. Curl of Alexandria and Mr. Paul Ream of Washington. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents followed the wed- ding. For her going-away costume the [BUY-LIN bride wore a smart brown tweed suit with alligator accessories. Mrs. Plerce attended schools in Arizona, Virginia and Washington. Lt. Pierce was educated in Michigan schools and was graduated from the Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Va. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were the bride’s grand- mother, Mrs. Prank L. Reynolds of ‘Wilmington, and Mr. and Mrs. Robe ert Knapp of Richmond. Thelma Clayton, Lt. Young to Wed Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Clayton announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Thelma Jane Clay- ton, to Lt. Elton Prancis Young, jr., Air Corps, U. 8. A, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Young. The wedding will take place Fri~ day, February 13, in San Antonio, Tex., and Lt. Young and his bride will be at home after a brief wed- ding trip at San Antonio, where he is on duty. Miss Clayton attended the Uni- versity of Maryland, where Lt. Young was graduated last June. A Weskly Spensered Column of Things Advertised end Interesting= New York, N.Y,, Jan. 24. “How to Win Readers and Influence the Postman” ... I've discovered the answer. (Other columnists please copy.) Just say, as I've been doing, that you've been trekking around to fash- ion shows and have at your finger-tips the advance style secrets for a season to come! Seriously,—I've never received so many letters from readers . . . requests for more definite infor- mation about JUST what I saw in everything from founda- tion garments, shoes, lingerie, accessories, to coats, frocks, new hair-dos and cosmetic magic! It takes time to answer each letter personally,—so be patient. And in the mean- time, if there are any more questions you'd like answered, address me at 420 Lexington Ave., New York. Below, a few more “horoscopes” of general fashion tendencies I've specially noted. You'll covet this by Farel Destin! of the beauty-benefits that DES- TINA Cleansing Cream for Dry Skins and the famous Angora Face Powder will bring to your skin. Second,—because the two re; sell for $1 each ... but a able at your Beanuty Shop limited time for just $1 for BOTH! Combined beauty and economy . .. don’t miss this $2 value for $1! If you can't find this Beauty-Duet at your favorite Beauty Shop, write direct to Farel Destin, Inc., 31 W. :7(!: St, New York, and enclose 1! : Beauty-Duet OF COLORS— Watch for prints, prints, prints! You'll find them sprinkled with glitter, too . . . pailettes and the winter-wise sequin daringly carried into carefree and lovely frocks that are good for your own and others’ morale! And watch colors . . . pastels, flaunting primaries, and a lot of strange vibrants that take their cue from our South American brethren. And, of course, black . smarter for contrast than MORALE,—most important word in an American vocab these days! i i this “victory-feeling” there’s close-at-home task for every woman—KEEP UP YOUR BEAUTY MORALE! Look charmingly lovely, your usual well- groomed self,—let your beauty re- flect courage and a gallant heart. So why not enlist one of these new, improved Cushion-Guard KUR- V\owuj Senauns LASH lash-curlers, and an easy-to- use KURLASH “TWISSORS"? The rubber-tipped KURLASH is destined to help your eyes look larger and lovelier because it curls lashes upward making them appear longer, more luxuriant,—and don't forget, the “TWISSORS” are in- dispensable for keeping your brows in smart trim! KURLASH costs just $1, “TWISSORS” 25¢ and 50¢ z . at Drug and Department Stores. Measure sheet-qualties you m admire . . . and see if they all equally “tall” in your o There're the essential qualifica- tions of strength for wear, white- ness and softness for luxury-appeal, and smoothness and fineness for delicious go-to-bed comfort! So when you go to buy sheets during the January White Sales, demand ALL of these qualities in EQUAL measure! Which, of course, means that the PACIFIC BALANCED Sheets are YOUR BUY-LINE! You'll find every sheet-requirement in perfect harmony . . . BAL- ANCED to make sure that one quality won't “let you down” . . . but that they'll all combine to- gether to give you a more durable, luxurious sheet! Look at S. Kann Sons for them. Choose long-wear- ing Truth Muslin or ext Heavy Muslin at S. Kann's. OF SILHOUETTES— Notice that your skirt is going to be a little longer, and except in playtime dirndls and broomstick versions, slimmer to give you s trifle more dignity and poise. You'll appreciate this saving of yardage for our national war effort . .. and you'll find this more slender, trim silhouette both becoming and prac- | as you rush sbout intent on rvice duties. ~TIKE EXOTIC™, JEWELS ON ,m,\-«&-\\ : ! IT TAKES REAL SKILL ond sense of/) color . . the true “Andrew Geller” touch . . & work these rare “Rhamgodie” reptile skins— 4 dveing themn and then rubbing the surface w:nh deeper color to accent their fimuic@nt»’ tern, till they shimmer with the depth and fire of precious jewels They’fe simply fascinating, these styles desiéned for your loveliest costumes of the current seasons . BEIGE, GREY or RED