Eliza Jane Hawkins and Morris Groverman
MORRIS GROVERMAN was born January 3, 1909 in Balitmore, Maryland,11119 and died October 3, 1994 in Canton, Stark, Ohio.11119 He is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana.456
He married ELIZA JANE HAWKINS on August 31, 1935 in Logansport, Cass, Indiana,11111 daughter of KATHRYN IRVINE and JACKSON LONG HAWKINS. She was born August 14, 1912 in Marshall, Saline, Missouri,11110 and died January 30, 1965 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.11110 She is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana.456
Education
- Morris Groverman graduated from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan in 1931 with a A. B. degree.6616
- Member of Sigma Chi
- Activities: Michigan Daily
Marriage Announcements and News
Hammond Times, September 3, 193511111
Morris Groverman Takes Pretty Logansport Girl as Bride
There is no wedding more lovely than one performed at home especially if it is as beautifully planned as that of Morris Groverman, Jr., who used to reside in Hammond, and Miss Eliza Jane Hawkins, one of Logansport's most attractive girls, who were married on Saturday afternoon, August 31. The service was read at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson L. Hawkins of 1613 Broadway in Logansport, by the Reverend W. E. Hoffenbacher of the Logansport Episcopal church.
About seventy-five guests were present to see the ceremony which was performed beneath an arch of palms, flanked by large baskets of asters and gladioli and lighted by the soft glow from profuse candles.
Just before the time for the wedding Hollis Johnston nicely sang the popular wedding numbers, "I Love You Truly" and "At Dawning," preceding the notes of the often used wedding march, played by Juanita Berryman.
The bride's two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Pollard of Sheldon, Illinois, and Corina Harte Hawkins of Logansport, were her pretty attendants. To accent a blue and yellow color scheme the bride's sisters wore long frocks of Princess design fashioned of linen. Mrs. Pollard was in blue carrying pink asters tied with a bow to match her frock and Miss Hawkins wore the maize shade of linen. Her flowers, also tied to correspond with her dress, were lavender asters.
A tiny blond, Miss Hawkins was a pretty bride. Hers was a white chiffon gown made on the ever-favorite long Princess lines and boasting a short train. A V-neck line was the effect at the back of the frock while the front was slightly shirred at the shoulders and was gathered across the front. The bride wore her hair in a braid around her head with flowers entwined. Johanna Hill roses fashioned in a bridal bouquet was the type chosen by Miss Hawkins to correspond with her sort of frock. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
William Short of Logansport was Mr. Groverman's best man. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Groverman of Newark, N. J., who drove to Indiana for the wedding.
RECEPTION AFTER WEDDING
After the ceremony the guests remained for an informal reception when they were greeted by the bride and groom and their party.
For the wedding the bride's mother, Mrs. J. L. Hawkins, wore a blue chiffon frock and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Groverman greeted the guests in a figured chiffon and wore a corsage fashioned of gardenias.
The guests were served attractively appointed refreshments emphasizing the bridal note before Mr. Groverman and his bride left by motor for a trip through the East. A black crepe suit with which she wore a white tunic blouse and red and black accessories made the bride modish for her Eastern jaunt.
At 402 South Main street in Monticello, where the groom is with the Northern Indiana Public Service company, the Grovermans will be at home to their friends after their honeymoon.
Mrs. Groverman is a graduate of the University City High school at University City, Missouri. She later took kindergarten training at the Wilson Kindergarten and Primary school in St. Louis. For several years Mrs. Groverman conducted her own private kindergarten. In Logansport where she had long been a favorite, the bride is a member of Alpha Xi chapter of Psi Iota Xi. Mr. Groverman came to Hammond from the East to be with the Public Service company after his graduation from the University of Michigan. Several months age he was transferred to Monticello. Mr. Groverman is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, Theta Theta chapter. During his residence here he was well known socially as well as in a business way. Mr. Groverman was actively connected with the work of the Community Chest drive while he lived here and helped in other civic affairs.
Monticello Herald, September 5, 193511111
HAWKINS-GROVERMAN
A lovely formal wedding occurred last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hawkins, 1613 East Broadway, Logansport, when their daughter, Eliza Jane, became the bride of Morris Groverman Jr. of Monticello.
Rev. W. A. Hoffenbacker, pastor of Logansport Trinity Church read the ceremony which was performed before an altar of flowers and ferns alnd lighted with cathedral tapers. Hollis Johnson sang, "I Love You Truly," and Miss Juanita Berryman, pianist, played the bridal music.
Miss Hawkins wore a white crepe gown made princess style and carried an arm bouquet of Johnna Hill roses. Mrs. Willisam Pollard, Sheldon, Illinois, sister of the bride, matron of honor, was attired in a blue linen frock and carried pink asters tied with a yellow bow. Miss Corina Hart Hawkins, also a sister of the bride, was dressed in yellow liinen and coarried orchid asters tied with a yellow bow.
William N. Short of Logansport attended the bridegroom.
Mrs. Groverman was graduated from the City high school, University City, Missouri, and the Wilson Kindergarten Primary school. For the past two years she ahs conducted a private kindergarted in Logansport and is an active member of Psi Iota Xi sorority.
Mr. Groverman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Groverman of Newark, New Jersey, and is a graduate of Kenmore high school, Kenmore, New York and of the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
After an eastern trip they will be at home in Monticello where Mr. Groverman is associated with the Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
Obituaries
Vidette-Messenger, January 30, 196511110
Mrs. Morris Groverman's Rites Monday
Mrs. Morris (Eliza Jane) Groverman Jr., died at St. Elizabeth's hospital, Lafayette, from the effects of cancer at 5:20 a. m. today. She was 52 years of age.
A former resident of Valparaiso at 502 N. Washington, she had been prominently associated in club work and civic affairs of the city until 1962, when the family moved to Monticello where her husband had been transferred as southern district manager for Northern Indiana Public Service company.
During her husband's 10-year tenure as NIPSCO manager here, following the family's move frm Elkhart, Mrs. Groverman displayed qualities of organization and leadership by aiding in setting up mechanics of the first gift shop at Porter Memorial hospital, served as its first chairman, and was active in the Women's Guild at the hospital.
She served as a member of the Governor's Youth Council during the administration of Gov. Harold Handley; was a member of the Valparaiso City Civil Defense Advisory Board; member of the Order of Easter Star, Wabash chapter; Tri Kappa sorority in Valparaiso, Elkhart and Monticello; past president of Alpha Rho sorority, Elkhart, and was active in guild work at Elkhart General hospital while a resident there.
During the war years she served with Red Cross organizations and was active in Girl Scout functions. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Mrs. Groverman was born in Marshall, Mo., Aug. 15, 1912, the daughter of Jackson L. and Kathryn (Irvine) Hawkins. She was united in marriage on Aug. 31, 1953 to Morris Groverman, Jr., who survives.
She attended public schools of St. Louis, Mo., and was graduated from University City High school there and from Miss Wilson's school at St. Louis.
Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Roger E. (Nancy Jo) Shurr of Speedway, and Miss Jackie Lee Groverman, a junior at Indiana university, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shoop and Mrs. Robert Becker, both of Logansport.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Monday at the Wetmore Funeral home with the Rev. Forrest E. Clark, St. Andrews Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery.
The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a service at the funeral home at 8 p. m. Sunday.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. Sunday.
Vidette-Messenger, October 4, 199411119
Morris Groverman Jr.
CANTON, Ohio — Morris Groverman Jr., 85, of Canton, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 3, 1994, in Canton.
He was born Jan. 3, 1908, in Baltimore, Md., the son of Morris Groverman Sr. and Charlotte (Otis) Groverman.
A 1931 graduate of University of Michigan, he was Valparaiso district manager of NIPSCO from 1951 to 1962.
While in Valparaiso, he was a community leader, involved in numerous activities and organizations. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
In 1962, he moved to Monticello, Ind., where he became southern district manager for NIPSCO, a position he held until his retirement in 1977. Following retirement, he moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and in May 1994, moved to Canton, Ohio.
On Aug. 15, 1935 he married Eliza Jane Hawkins, who preceded him in death in January 1965.
He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Irene, in 1969.
Surviving are his third wife Edythe, of Canton, Ohio, whom he married in 1971.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy (Alfred W.) Meyer of Palm Desert, Calif., and Jacki (M. David) Stutzman of Dallas, Texas; a step-son, Allan B. Cogswell of Canton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Laura (Kenneth) Blaney of Valparaiso and Carl Shurr of Chicago; a step-grandson, Lee Cogswell of Canton, Ohio, and a brother, Michael of Bradenton, Fla.
Private graveside services Thursday at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso; the Rev. Patrick Ormos officiating; cremation; visitation 6-8 p.m. THursday at Mueller Funeral Home, Valparaiso; Masonic Rites 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| January 16, 19201713 | St. Louis, Missouri |
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| April 7, 19301713 | St. Louis, Missouri |
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