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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 12

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TWELVS ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Roxana Trustees To Act on Light Measure at Meet ROXANA, Jan. 23 First reading of the ordinance providing an increase of 150 candlepower for each of tJie 23 street lights in the village will be hoard at tli next meeting of the local board of trustees Fob. 4. Mayor Harry Chaffer nanotmcccl today. At it.s mooting last Wednesday night the board to InBtwt iU attorney, fc.

Holland of Wood River, to draw up tli? ordinance for action of the trustees st their next regular meeting. Under the ordinance t.lv! Increase In light will bs secured from the Illinois Power Light, for an increase In payment of $120 year. The contract included in the ordinance will extend for a term of 20 Sitccess Has 3 Elements Wood iver Class Hears RtVEK, Jan. industry, and faith arc the three elements ot success, the Rev. Edgar 3.

Vance, pastor of the First Presbyterian- Chitrch of Alton tola the 15 nwtnBers of the East Alton- WiiwI River Community High school graduating class at com- I nienr.i>ment eaereises here Thurs- jday night. I lie said, should be founded upon consideration of others and con rtesy, a cheerful and optimistic attlftude. and jtrength of character and utmvlction. Under strength, of character he listed three necessary bases. They were which is to proper convicUion.

culture, which crnslsts in the of vulgarity and the development of the years. finer side of onrf's nature, and re- The mumps epidemic to' which Is t-he basis of pcr- gpread regardless of the sonallty and a necessity to the and, although It a children's disease, has claimed a number of as sufferers. New ftfc being reported almost daily, but the nature of the epidemic does not appear serious, it was reported at the council meeting Wednesday. North Alton proper of society. Willingness to Work The Rev.

Vance further defined Industry as the wlDlngnefs to work. Under this head he stressed the factors of having interest hi the wsrte one dotrfc. nnd the necessity for giving one's "We should have fatth in ourselves nnd the rest of humanity as well as in God," he told the graduates. "Faith Jn onreelves results from hnlertain Fany. proper preparation, he said.

Mrs. Wed Stumberg entertained Wc mllst also have faith In a party of friends this afternoon at her home on State street. Cards furnished the diversion until the evening hour at which time, refreshments were served. Steals Electric Light Baft. Oeorge J.

who for the our in the fact that It worthwhile. Age a Challenge "We must have faith In humanity, and must look for Uie better things in others, putting the best a butcher shop in the old Strong building on Delmar at the end of State street car line. a business man from the old school, in that he arrives at his shop each morning while darkness envelopes the. streets. On the front porch of his establishment, It has been his custom to turn on the electric light twitch each morning, illuminating a large globe.

Yesterday morning, as usual, he turned on the switch but no light came forth. Upon investigation, he found that the big globe had been stolen over night. Tn relating tho instance, George said that during his 15 years in business, the place has been broken into a number of times, and cigarettes, cit gars, pastries, meats and various other items been stolen, however, this the first time that have specialized in the stealing of light bulbs. Indian Program Tonight. All preparations have been made by the Dclmar-McKinley Parent Teachers Association for thfl Indian program to be held tonight at the McKlnley School led by Chief Big Snake, with a cast of six Pueblo Indians.

Tho program will be a talk by Chief Big Snake; The Sun Rise Call; tho Buffalo Hunting Dance, Indian Song by Ray Sllvertonguc; The Medicine Man; Ritual Dance; the Eagle Dance; the Primitive Way of Making a Fire; tho Night Chant; the Bow and Arrow Dance; the Hoop Dance; Indian Flute by Chief Big Snake; the Father Dance; the Ha wen Dance and the Indian War Danoe. This troupe has appeared before organizations throughout the country and of Europe. The program begins at 7:30 o'clock. Personals. Mrs.

Julius Hilt is ill at her home on State street. George L. Qlassbrener after being confined to his home on Delmar avenue for the past several days with.tho grippe, is able to be out again. Frank Eccles has returned to his home on Vlrden street after spend- those around us." Faith in God as the. leader and the source of the entire universe was the final point stressed.

"Go out and meet the challenge of a- wonderful age," he exhorted the class members, tunities before you "Tlie oppor- constitutc a ing ssveral days in a business trip. Springfield on Mrs. Edwin Bauer has returned to her home ou State street after making an extended visit with relatives in Shreveport, La. Mrs. A.

C. Barr is confined to her homa on State street with illness Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baldrldge, after making their -home in Dayton, O. for tho put several months where Mr.

Baldrldge has been employed have returned now maklni their home on upper Belle street. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fred Kranz is confined to the fam ily home on Kohler street with ill ness. Jim Strong, who has been confined to his homo on Delmar avenue for Ilia past week with illness, continues to Improve slowly. St.

Mary's Social Club Meets at Edwardsville EDWARDSVILLB, Jan. Mary's Social Club met at the cottago Thursday evening. Bridge and pinochle furnished the entertainment of the evening. High were held by MM. E.

Wledu- wllt and Robert Wayne at bridge and Mrs. L. Luetwller and Thomas Walton in pinochle. Luncheon Was served by the hostesses, who were Mrs. LeRoy Fink, Mrs.

clarence Mayfleid, Miss Stella and Miss Elsie Meek, aiv; Miss EulnUa Hotz. challenge to do your part in making a better world." Me advised the graduates to seek constantly after liberty, impartial Justice, and the equal distribution of opportunity. Orchestra Flays Following the processional, played by the high school orchestra under the direction' of Principal C. C. Stodtman, the Rev.

T. A. Shaffer of the East Alton Methodist Church gave the invocation. Walter Wltt- hofffc delivered the salutatory The high school orchestra played three numbers. "Le Domino Nolrx" overture of Auber, characteristic by Friedman, "Fairy Phantoms," and "Ramblin' Rube," descriptive by Cooping.

The Rev. Vance nave the address, following which President L. L. Tuley of the board of education awarded diplomas and Ethel Henson gave the valedictory address. Members of the class: Margaret Elizabeth Belcher, Dorothy Cantrell, Virginia Duval.

Paul Pox, Dorothy Elizabeth Frenz, Ethel M. Henson, Oneada Monken. Edward F. Scarborough. Olgft Florence Shlve, Skundrich.

Kathryn Towey, Ray F. Volz. J. Harrison Wedls. Mildred WItthofft, Walter.

Wltthofft. Entertains Clnb. Mrs. Herman Meyer entertained her bridge club at her home on Thursday night. Those present, were Dr.

and Mrs M. 8. Emmons. Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Durham and Mr. and Mrs. Louts Vaughn. Junior Women Meet The -regular meeting of the Junor Woman's olub will be held Monday night at Wood River school, Jan. 28.

Jan. 29 is given as the date on the club calendar, but is an error, it was announced today. Mrs. John Harmon, chairman of iterature and art, will be in charge of tho program. Porcas Circle to Meet.

The Dorcas Circle of the Christian church will meet all day Mon- day for quilting at the home of Mrs. W. 0. Vaughn. Saturday the Dorcas Circle wilt iold a pastry sale in the Illinois Power Light Co, office beginning at 10 a.

m. Snmhlne Sewing: Circle. Mrs. Oscar Monkcn of First street was hostess to the Sunshine sewing circel at her home Thursday. After sewing awhile, and playing games, for which Mrs.

Meiners and Mrs, McBrlde received prizes, refreshments were served by the hostess. The club will meet In two weeks with Mrs. M. Schwensen. Miss Oelken dab.

Miss Nellie Oetkcn was hostess to her bride club at her home Friday evening. Mrs. Ellen Walker, and Miss Helen Ebelege were the prize winners. Attend Legion Dance. A group from the local American Legion and Auxiliary will attend the dinner dance which will be given at the Broadview Hotel in East St.

Louis Saturday night in honor of the department commander. Wood River Notes. O. L. Busah, Fred Penning, and Robert Breltwelscr.

scout master, accompanied the Legion Troop ol Boy Scouts to tho Jamboree in Alton Thursday night. Mrs. Phoebe Goldberg and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Paul were among the patents from, here who attended.

Mrs. Roscoe Brundage, of Kelso, Is visiting at the home of Miss Marvine Doll. Mrs. Russell Bell Is attending a 3-day school in St. Louis.

Clifford and Maurice Bell of Jerseyville spent Thursday evening with their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bell. Mrs. Henry Hooper of Dow Is visiting her daughter, Mrs.

Frank Gerson, on the St. Louis roadr Jcmes Thompson was called from Arkansas City, owing to the death of his nephew, Jlmmle Manlove, Thompson arrived this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hufferd and children.

Harold, Betty, and Jane, of Elizabeth, N. Hufferd of Brazil, and Edward Bennuig of Raymond, 111, have returned after a visit here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ouster on the Edwardsville road. Mrs.

Luo'tta Rice, aged mother of Charles Rice of this city, critically ill at the son's home here. Miss Bernadine Tlpton returned from a five month stay hi Cleve- Wood River Junior High to Gradittate Mid-Year Class 'i' WOOD RIVER, Jan. cation exercises of the Junior High School are being held tonight at the East Alton-Wood Rhter Community High school auditorium. Class day zeroises were? held in Lewis-Clark assembly Thursday afternoon. Frixla Harner, preSkknt Of 8A-1 class, presided.

The class prophesy was rttd Arab Belle Traband of 8A-S class. Marvin Doll of 8A-1 Wad the class will. The class "Dear Old Junior Hlsir by MWg Cook, was sung by ihe class. -MiU Cook also led the assembjy In singing the Junior High song. After the program the 8A-1 and 8A-2 classes repaired to the gymnasium where they were entertained by the SB classes.

A short sketch by Milton Goldfarb and George Comlnos depicting Amos' 'n Andy was given. Boys who belong to the Olce Club from the 8B and 8A classes sang a group of songs. The whole Assembly then joined in singing while the 8B class served refreshments. Today the 8A and 8B girls TTOre the dresses which they recently completed in home economics classes. JAKlTAgY 23, Wood River Sewer to Cost $100 Per Ldl A typographical error In Telegraph Tliursday 'night mftde the total estimated aweemwart per 50-foot for the Wood trunfc and relief sewer $1000, to be paid off In 20 yean.

The correct figure for the total, given to members of Wood River service clubs by C. H. Sheppnrd of Sheppard, Morgan. Schwiuib, Alton engineers, ab their Joint meeting with city was $100, also to be paid off In 20 years. Sheppard gave this as Uie maximum possible figure, which might be lowered.

Auxiliary at Brighton Plans Supper and Dance BRIGHTON, Jan. 23 (Special) Auxiliary of tile American Legion has planned to give a supper and an old-time dance In St. Alphonsus' Hafl Friday evening, Feb. 6. Ths proceeds will be used for rehabilitation work.

Proceedings in Probate Court re- Week DBCATUR The EUtaote AjBO- etoUon ot Ice Induttrtos i Btemark KJag of Deefttw sWent. Other officers cboseo were, H. O. Stuckenbrucfc, Two Autos, Bicycle Stolen at Wood Rivet WOOD RIVER, Jan. 23 Theft of two automobiles, one taken from Its parking place- at the East Alton- Wood River Community High school, and the other taken from the grounds at Alton High school, was reported to the police department Thursday.

Gus Kreb reported to the police Thursday the theft of a bicycle belonging to his young son. Bury Veteran Minister. DUQUOIN.IlU., Jan. 23, neral services will be held Sunday for the Rev. George W.

Danbury, 83, widely known Baptist loader In the Midwest, who died here yesterday after a prolonged illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Louis Casper, port averring thjkt estate ent filed and set for reb. 10 at 9 m. cirek mail notice ot hearing to all heirs and creditors.

June Reed and Isafiel ors-Ouardian-B report, pteisehted, and approved. Nancy B. Buckles, Proof of death testate made. Will presented lot probate. Notice waived.

Testimony ol W. P. Batty, attesting, witness, heard. John Mellon, Susie Stevens coining on for hearing. By agreement of parttet; said claim is aUwrod and orderal paid in due course of administration.

Anna Eliza Wentft, Final report presented fcjf the administrator of the estate of George Wcndt, former is set for hearing Feb. 10 at 9 a. m. Ordered that clerk tnafl notice of hearing to all heirs. Edward L.

Brede. deceased- Heirs of decendent assign their interests in words and figures. Edmund, Owens, of contempt proceedings granted. Bond filed and approved. Classified Ads bring good news.

Dieted his seven year course at the Missouri U. School of Mines at iolla, and has accepted a position as chemical engineer at the tandard Oil Refinery. His new duties began Monday. and, O. Gustavo L.

Traband has com- Mrs. M. Schlechte, 72, Stricken, Dies At Edwardsville Wood River Relief Committee Needs Children's Clothing WOOD RIVER, Jan. M. F.

Manning announced today that children's clothing, shoes, and un- dergarents, and stockings are needed at tho unemployment relief leadquarters. Dally calls are being made at the leadquarters for clothing for child- ten who otherwise would not be sufficiently clad to attend school. The relief committee is asking the co-operation of every one in the matter of helping needy families. Any person who is aware that some one is receiving help from the relief committee and does not de- nerve to be helped or has other resources has been asked to advise tho committee so that the mistake can be corrected, Mrs. Manning stated.

The committee Is willing at all times to be advised in this matter. EDWARDSVILLE, Jan. 23, Minnie Schlechte, 72, died at her home on North Kansas street this morning at 1:20 following a paralytic stroke, six weeks ago. Mrs. Schlechle was born In Germany Oct.

20, 1868 and came to this country when 10 years of age, residing at Worden. She received her education at, the New Gehlenbeck School. On Dec. 14, 1873, she in marriage with Henry at St. Paul's New Gehlen- becK Church and resided on a farm in Hamel Township until 18 years ago, when she moved to this city.

She-'was preceded in death by her husband 30 years ago. Two brothers, Henry and August Kessman survive. Mrs. Schlechte was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and also a worker in the Ladies Aid Society of the same church. Funeral services will be held at Sunday afternoon at Marks- Weber "funeral -home and at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran The Rev.

E. W. Jahns will conduct the services. Interment will be made in the new Oehlen- beck cemetery. Stewart Funeral at Brighton Saturdav BRIGHTON, Jan.

23 (Special) Stewart, died at Girard; has been brought here and will be burled in -the village cemetery by the side of her nephew, Charles Glenny, Saturday afternoon. Miss Stewart was a former Brighton resident. She came here from St. Louis to make her home witn her sister, Mrs. Holly R.

Glenny until she moved to Girard. Tell it to a Classified Ad-taker. CLASSIFIED ADS encourage economy and give full satisfaction. The 1930 tobacco crop of the province of Ontario Is estimated at 27,000,000 pounds, Stomach Troubles Headache and Dizziness If your stomach is sick, you are all over. If you can't digest your food, you lose strength, get nervous and as tired when you get up aa when you went to bed.

For 10 yaari Tanlac has restored to health and activity many thousands who Buffered Just aa you An. Mr. DanUrVlnclguerra, of 6JOO BtUn Philadelphia, says: "I not had apeli or a headache since taking Tanlac. ily appetite has increased, my nervea are ini better thape and I can enjoy a good aleep," TanUq do for you whw tt did for this sufferer. It corrects the raoit obstinate dtfeitlve gu, palna in the atomaeh and boweti.

It restores appetite, vigor t.nd Mttbd eleejp. Tanlac ii made of rooU, barks Md herbn. The cost is less than a dove. Get bottU from Automobile manufacturers are fast turning to Eights. The public will no longer buy Sixes when Eights may be had at no greater cost.

So with coffee, thousands are turning from ordinary cans of coffee to uum Packed no more yet go osts er. That WONDEFUL Coffee What would be more delicious than a plate of home-made candy? And it always seema to taste when you make it with Godchaux's sugar. Tell your grocer you want Godchaux's. EXR! SUGAR NATIONALLY KNOWN FOR SUPERIOR QUALRT 928-930 E. BROADWAY WE DELIVER.

CALL 194 or 3158 BUTTER KRUST, FAMILY, AMERICAN MAID and PAN 20-OZ. LOAF Bread LETTUCE, Iceberg, 2 15c CELERY, Bleached, 2 15c SWEET POTATOES, 4 tbs. 25c NEW CABBAGE, ID 6c TURNIPS. 8 Ib 25c CARROTS, bunch 6c SPINACH, 3 tbs. 25c CRANBERRIES, It).

15c WHITE BREAD BRAND FLOUR TOMATOES CORN PEAS RED BEANS FOR PURE CREAMERY, BUTTER ib. 28c W-LB. PRINTS 12 PURE LARD 3ibs.25c PANCAKE FLOUR, Mamma's, pkf lie GREEN Strlnglesn, 2 cans 25c CORN, Candy Kid, whole grain, can 14o OATS, 3 boxes 25o Chuck Roast ib CENTER CUTS, 18c SIRLOIN HOUND STEAKS ib.26c SHOULDER ROAST, It). 20o RIB ROAST, BoneleH Rolled, Ib. 34o 6 TO 8-La PICNIC STYLE Pork Shoulder VEAL CHOPS, 1D 180 SHOULDER, Ib 4..

Ito STEAKS, Ib 260 BTEW, ue Hamburger i BACON, 4 to 8 CHOPS, plgpes. Ib 19o PORK STEAKS, 180 Spare Ribs NBOK BONES, 4 Mo KQ FEET, 4 CAUL 194 or 3158 VYE DELIVER ALL SPECIALS OF THE CO-OPERATIVE GROCERS Wright, PHONI259 4ISMLUST. W. D. Miller Commission Co.

WEfitC END POULTRY PRICES HENS, All SJges (Alive) 16c Baking Chlckens(AUve) Frying Chickens (Alive) 35c FRESH ECGS SATISFACTION GUARANTEEJD No Chatge For Dressing We Deliver Price ol Food Today These prices are provided by the Great Atlantic and Tea Company, as a fraying guide to Prices shown in the first column are in effect at Food Stores January 19-24 onty. EIGHT O'CLOCK Coffee 3 69c Campbell's Tomato Soup (Price YMF Ago 4 29c a year ago Marshmallows 2 25c age Quaker Maid Beans 4 an 25 Karo Lard 10c Blue Label Syrup year ago 25e) 10-lb. Can (Price a year ago BBe) (Price a year ago 2 c) LOW £JUCES Bran Whdle Wheat a 2Bc Twi9 Luncheon White Sliced Pan Rolls, White Dox. 5c 20c FOODS MOST IN DEMAND NOW Navy Swansdovm Cake Flour: Quaker Oats: Heinz Ketchup Jumbo Peanuts. Kidney Beans Mello lona Tomatoes.

Nutley PRICES TODAY .3 IDS. 23c Pkg. 29c a year age 2S1 Chant" in prico Virginia Sweet Flour 2 25c 1 Syrup i Jug 21c BUTTER, Silver Brook MILK, Pet or Carnation WHITE HOUSE MILK Flrmr Gold Medal or Pilisbury nour 24. Lbt Baf DEL MONTE COFFEE N. B.

CRACKERS SULTANA RED BEANS APPLEBUTTER Ib. 30c 2Cansl5c 79c 3 Ibs. $1.00 2 Ib. Box 25c 4 Cans 25c Qt. Jar 19c 4 CAMAY Soap and 1 pkg.

Oxydol far 25c Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BANANAS YenoF 41bs.25c IDAHO POTATOES 25 Ib. Bag 59c ROME BEAUTY APPLES 51bs.25c BEETS and CARROTS Bunch 5c Quality Meat Valuta Meat Market 325 Belle St. BEEF ROAST, CHUCK FRESH PORK SHOULDERS PURE PORK SAUSAGE HAMS, Half or Whole Spare Ribs Ib Bacon OI 21c Ib. 18c Ib. 2 Ibs.

25c Ib. 21c Sm. 14c Hog Liver -Ib. 9c Food Stores MIDDLE WBSTERN DIVISION Tht Atlantic and Pacific Company.

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