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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 9

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Alton, Illinois
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WOODRlVER Club Annual Banquet I jftS night tho Women's club annual banguet in the First Presbvterlatt'Church parlors. More (ban nfty women.were present. The long tables Were decorated ff ltu spring flowers. The place cards wore at each place attached to marigolds with white, ribbon. Mrs.

Joseph Traband, as tpastmlstresB Introduced the speakers of the evening The delightful program was given follows: Mrs. H. Allen sang a selection very beautifully and responding with an encore. Mrs. Allen play nil her own accompaniment, Floyd Carter pleased with a delight- fttl MM.

Jf, Boyl.n of St. Louis gave a most Interesting talk on club work. Mrs. Irene Elder Meyers in her usual pleasing manner gave a vocal number. She was accompanied by tier sister, Miss Mary Elder.

The incoming president, Mrs. James Foreman was then Introduced and made a short address to her club. Mrs. George Qunnlson a former president wag called upon to make a few remarks; also Rob' ert Parks who had served as president several years ago. Mrs.

Henry Needles, retiring prei- ident of the 22nd district Federation of Women's cluba ot Illinois gave a short talk which waa very Interesting. Mrs. Eugene Qasklns, retiring secretary of the 2Znd district Federation of Women's Clubs of Illinois made a humorous but very Impressive talk to the women which PRINCESS ctAM THt HOMM OP PARAMOU fMB ONLY EXCLUSIVE MOTION PtCTWU THRATtlt IN TONIGHT AND TOMORROW ADOLOH tUKOh PMitNTS A DOROTHY DALTON The romance ot a dashing American society g(rl caught In the spell of the mysterious Orient Robert pills and Jose Ruben In the cast. Added two-reel comedy. INTERNATIONAL NEWS.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY MARY MILES MINTER Supported by Antonio Moreno and Ernest Torrence In "THR TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE" i ji-j- 1 1 Hi' Tin mi in ifH i by ft VttW 150 foet of ground 6n Rice streat, rl TT mMiM ful talk on club work by Mrs, 0. It. Lynch of Edwardsvlllo. The retiring president, Mrs. M.

Manning made the closing talk. Mro. Manning at various times had Very efficiently served in the capacity pf president, At the close of the pro- jroom, Mrs. Oasklns made mention of the fact that May the 8th, being one hundredth anniversary of the song "Home Sweet It, would be very fitting for the ladles to, close their program by singing th? old favorite number. The women arose and sang while Mrs, Allan accompanied them on the piano.

Miss MoKelvy III. Miss Mable McKelvy is still Indisposed at her homo aa the result of injuries received in an automobile accident Sunday njght. Ladles Aid to Serve Dinner, the Ladies Aid Society ot the United Brethern church will meet all day Thursday In the church basement. At noon they will serve a dinner to the public. Returns Home Hugh Carnahan left Monday evening for Burlington, Iowa, to join his wife and children and to accompany them home.

Mrs. Carnahan and children have been spending the past 6 weeks visiting with her par- onts at Burlington. Enjoy Day In 8t Louis Mr. and Mrs. Gled Tefcraau and little son, Robert, motored to St.

Louis Sunday and enjoyed the day at Forest Park returning to their home In the evening. Presbyterian Ladlea Aid Society to Meet Thursday, There will be a meeting of thn Presbyterian Ladles Aid Society on Thursday due to it being Ascension parlors. ladles will spend the afternoon sewing. Mrs. O.

Nagel and Mrs. H. A. Loarts will be hostesses. Or.

8. W. MoKelvey Here Dr. 8. W.

McKelvey of was here Monday afternoon to visit with his sisters, the Misses Mary and Mable MoKelvey. Jr. High Practicing for Track During the week the Wood River Juniors have been busy practicing for the track meet which will take place May the 23rd. The school is in fine spirits over the coming meet and the boys have had quite a bit of experience and with their efficient leader they are 16oklng forward to a successful meet for Wood River this Sam Crystal, the speed king, tor Granite City last year will take the 220 yard dash. Earl Hooper the school's favorite will take the shot put 100 yards and 60 yards, The pole vault Is yet to be determined between Earl Hooper and Emtl Rlng- ering.

Emll Rlngerlng never in doubt will take the standing broad Jump and also the running broad Jump. Percy Barton our bad luck man will take care of the hurdles and the high Jump. Mike Adezima will take care of the MO and the 880. Those who are in the relay are Bam Crystal, Emll Ringerlng, Percy Barton and Earl Hopper. This is the best track team the Juniors have ever had and they want to make a Some of the records at school arc polo -vault 9 ft 4 Inches made by Homer and Rlngerlng.

"Running Broad 5 In. Stand. B. 3 inches by Emll Ringer ing. High Jump 5 ft.

made by Barton and Adzima. The dashes and the distance run haven't been' timed accurately yet. Sells Property P. A. Swan, real estate dealer, sold owned by ttafry picker to Paul Scott of East Alton.

Mr. Scott wilt have two houses erected on the lots. Meeting Postponed. The Altar Hocjety of St. Bernard's Churcli will not meet nml new on Thursday dut to it being Ascension day.

To Give Anniversary Twa. May the 13th The Women's Club will give nn Anniversary Tea in the Wood River School building. The ladles will bring a penny for each Mrs. Mae Campbell, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Treltee, Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Plnnley, Mr. and Mrs. Foscha, Miss Ruth Anderson, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Brumwell, motored to East St. Louis Monday evening and attended the revival services being conducted at the Pentlcostal church hy Holm a Argue. Mrs. Harry Davit Undergoes Operation Yesterday Mrs. H.

Davis submitted to an operation yesterday for the femoval of a trouble some wisdom tooth which year of their nge, Tho proceeds I was imbedded underneath the Jaw tirlll bone. The operation was performed by Dr. Winter specialist of 8t. Louis. MM.

Davis nt Her home on Lorena will be usod to the expenses of a trip for the retiring president to the meeting to be held soon In Chicago. A program Is being arranged for the affair and tlie ladles aro anticipating most delightful tlmo. Mrs. M. P.

Manning, the retiring president of the Club has had a most successful year In her club work. She has been president for several times, Mrs. James Foreman Is the coming president for the new year. Royal Neighbors Special Meettlng The Royal Neighbors Lodge have called a special meeting for Thursday afternoon. Deputy, Irma Robbins of East St.

Louis will be present to give a talk on'lodge work, A full la desired. Mrs. R. W. Huitt secretary of the lodge will be there from 2 until 4 to take care of dues, and will also be present In the evening.

To Spend Tyo Weeks In Terre Haute Mr. and Mrs. James Nasboln and child motored to Terre Haute, where they will spend two weeks with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nasben and Mr, and Mrs.

John Clay. Women's Club to be Quests of Liberty Prarle Club The Women's Club of Liberty Prairie have extended an invitation to the members of the Wood River Women's Club to be their guests on May the 23rd. The members will motor over in cars, Attend Pentloostal Services avenue where she Is recovering. The Base Ball. Community High Baseball team played the Belleville High team yesterday at the Community High 1 Belleville winning in a score of 15 13.

Smith Property Sold. P. real estate agent, has sold the home of Gilbert Smith on 8th street to N. Qelble. Same will be occupied by Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Waggoner and family. Purchases Harl Property M. B. Gowen has purchased the Arthur Harl property on Acton avenue.

Evangelical Brotherhood to tyeet. There will be a meeting the Evangelical Brotherhood! Thursday evening at 8 p. m. at the church. A good attendance is desired.

atre in Alton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Llndnr and children attended the circus at Alton Monday. Mrs.

R. Davidson has returned to her home from Irving, where she was called by thn death of brother-in-law, j. F. Perkins. Mr.

and Mrs. L. A. Oolm of Acton avenue spent Tuesday In St. Loulu visiting with friends nnd shoping.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Traband of Park Vlow have as their house Stiest, Mrs. Traband's mother, from Louisiana, Mo. Mrs.

John Bauer of Acton avenue Is recovering from a severe attack of Lho Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer are having their homo Mr. U. Conrad Is doing the work.

Mrs. Clara Oust Is visiting relatives In St. Charles, Mo. Mr. and Mrs.

C. E. Thurman of 8th street are entertaining the former's aunt, Mrs. Emma Brown of Rosedale Illinois. Mrs.

Ben Robinson is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. A. Rampenthal of East Alton. The children of Mr.

and Mrs. H. Starky are confined to their home by measles. May the 10th has been declared "Straw Mat Day." The Loula J. Hartman Company are busy putting In tholr display of new and tip-to-dato straw hats for the season Subscribe tor tne Telegraph.

Mrs. John Notes Stiullcn of East St. Louis spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stam. Mr.

and Mrs. Oeprge Otldon and son Howard left for Streeter, Monday to spend two weeks visiting their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Oeldon. J. O. Correth of St. Louis was a business caller In Wood River Tuesday.

Grace Lawrence was an Alton business visitor yesterday. Miss Anna Kestner and Mr. Man- Rev, and Mrs. Lawson, Mr. Allen or Fischer attended the Grand The- The Big Idea Hat Day Tomorrow is to give the men and young men of Alton, an opportunity to select their new head gear from the large and extensive stock of high grade straw hats at Rosenberg's.

Prices range from '2 $OOO up See them on display in Our Windows. Third at Piosa St. RANDTHEATR HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND BERG PLUMMERS DE LUXE ORCHESTRA Continuous from 1:00 to 11:00 (Absolutely Fireproof) PRICES: 25c. Nights 15c, 25c, 36o. LAST SHOWINQ TONIGHT Pola Nefri in "MAD LOVE" Your last chance to see this famous star In her greatest picture.

The Daring Drama of a Fascinating Flirt. THE TRIUMPH OF SCREENLAND'S MOST FAMOUS BEAUTY Special Attraction All This Week MR. MORGAN'S MOST WONDERFUL SHOW, "A Dangerous Girrwith 20 People COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAM DAILY Aeoenalon Day Service at 8t, Paul's. Tomorrow (Thursday) being the Feast of the Ascension win be tho following services in St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

7:00 a. m. Holy Eucharist. 10:00 a. m.

Matins and Holy Eucharist. p. m. Evensong. The Rector, the Rev.

F. D. Butler will officiate at nil services. Try our Want Ad Columns, It pay? Constipation Vanishes Forever CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS never fall. Purely surely but gently on the Over.

Stop dinner dls-V tress rect Indigea- tlon; improve the complexion Trot UPIU- brighten the eyes. Prlca THURSDAY FRIDAY, SATURDAY VIOLA DANA in "A NOISE IN NEWBORO" She made Mew York pit up hut her home town wouldn't even take Its feet off the stove. The Story of a Town that never knew a Flapper THIS COUPON AND lOc, WILL ADMIT ONE TUESDAY MATINEE. EXCURSIONS Only Three More Sundays MAY 13, MAY 20, MAY 27. STEAMER ST.

PAUL THE LARGEST BOAT IN THE WORLD. Leave Alton 1 P. M. Return 6 P. M.

Tickets BOo. UIPPODROMF THE HOUSE THAT SETS THE PACE Dally 11 to at and 10 p.m Matinees 10o A 28e (Except Sundays and Holldaya) Nights lOo A 8Bo! Including Tax. Hans Graaes' Orchestra Rene Becker, Organist TODAY Gladys Delmar and Boys Syncopated Sextette LeVere and Collins. In "Odds and Ends" Kilkenny Duo The Act Different Gordon Bros. And Boxing Kangaroo The drama of a wife who went seeking more than a iage could give.

Milton Sills John Bowers; Marguerite de la Motte Also Bobby Vernon in 'TARDON MY GLOVE" And Latest Fox News. THURSDAY, FOR THREE DAYS Women Adored 17 Starring REGINALD DENNY He had been raised in the mountains and forest far from civilization. The spirit of primitive man was riotous within him. She, who had been reared amidst refinement and culture felt the call of love at first sight. This man was her mate nothing else mattered.

UNIVERSAL JEWEL JUiASUiaC AU. Lester Raymond and "Dexterous Comicalities" Ila Grannon "Leaves You With a Smile." The Fostos Novelty Act Miss Bobby Brewster and Co. Singing and Dancing ATTEND THE SHOPPERS' DAILY MATINKES.

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