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ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE SIX Regional Meeting Of Women Voters 11 In Alton on Nov. I Mrs. Rlchter. chair- man of the committee. Personal Mrs.

Guy A. Tawncy Onr Of Speakers For A regional mceMrv? members of the Lew-? of Voters rc- sfdlrur in Alton arjrf vicinity be hsid Wednesday nwrr.in*, Nov. H. 10:30 o'clock a'- the Yo'inir r. Christian Association.

Host Dinner At Liberty Prairie Kranrth Craw Host th ube pj the Alton- Woman, Club will give a dinner Mr val.iarr. vii: Thanksgiving holldajs. i road. for men of Liberty Prairie who 3t the old Liberty Prairi, old Church for Infant Mrs. Arthur Hetge entertained Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Travis, ac- 18 guests Thursday evening, at her companied by Travis' sisters, j-ome 809 College avenue, honor- Miss Mildred Nlckell and Mrs. Huing three weeks' old niece, bert Klllebrew, returned last nlgm Melba Lavon Douglas, daughter of from a week's visit to points in Mr. and Mrs. Russell V.

Douglas Kentucky. Madison avenue. The tiny guest o' honor was showered with lovely rifts. Bunco was played and Mrs. assisted by her mrother-ln- i Mrs.

John Sptingman at oueratlon Thursday morning 1st. Mary's Hospital. The three and one half week old daughter ofMr. and Mrs. J- i and Mrs.

Brown of 1510 Main street d.cd last Gilbert Lozler served refreshments, Prizes were awarded to Mrs PauIW- i Rintoul. Aadrey Rf 1 Marjorie Kessinger and Mr. Mri. Harry Ullrich. Following the playing of bunco, ard awarding of prizes to Kftn- neih Medldeth.

Paul Edward Rln- toul. Anna Ullrich. Dorothy Peek and Frances Ullrich. Mrs. Orange served refreshments to her son's Kenneth WM the happy recipient (ruasti from distant pectcd to Three IJeafrue worrxn will b-j The morning wsswn will be in charge of Mrs.

E. C. SohmW. o. Urbana, chairman of tne Department of co-operation, and at 2 o'doct Mrs.

Guy A. Tawney also Of chairman of the department of efficiency in (fovemrner.t. will lead in a discus- slon. Luncheon will to wrved at 12 nany blrt hday gifts, o'clock and while thi we 11 w5fuH. to Rainbow Of to Responsible Citizenship." Miss Charlotte Ells, wonhy ad- Mr" Tarnly a graduate of' of the Order of Rainbow for ard the University of Cin-', oirls, met with her officers last cir-yl and a'dauber of Mrs.

evening at the Franklin Masonic Marv BU.VT. suffrage I Temple. During a short business karfrr and for many a trustee'j session plans were completed for of the University of Illinois. She is having a float In the Armistice Day ar, authority on city charters and parade, and for the initiation of a th'" c'Vv ma'naz'r of govern-j 0 candidates on Nov. 27.

Mrs. Tawney During the evening bunco was appointed a member of the Illinois; played, and refreshments were serv- Commission, i r.d "by Miss Ells' mother. Mrs. R. A.

Notable assisted by Mrs. W. H. Stofft Mrs. Schmidt, who holds an Mrs.

L. H. Ernst. Miss Ella of A and A. M.

from the Cni- presented bunco prizes to the Misses versity of Michigan and the degree fcabel Mary Lee Wendt and of PhD. from the University of -Minnesota, hair taken the advanced course of the Geneva School of In Eugene SHSr A7a WestTwnh Mrs. Otto; De Danc.n, Party S3? Stahlhut. president, presiding. Order of De Molay will giveits cAdams.

The mother West, Mrs. Walter Rlnk-l and annual Part? tu MS 84 years of age and has been in Mrs. John Elhauser were named night at the Franklin Masonic due to her age. PILiB. WUli" committee to purchase a stove and Temple.

The hall will be deco- Bertha Kayser, Mrs Morrison and Mrs. Norman the guests will not wear cos Flagg a committee to secure a pi-, tumes. Otis Berry's nine-piece or- ano for community house. i A program was held in with the meeting. Mrs Rinkel gave a paper on "The History Songs," and Mrs.

Flagg and Mrs. Herman Borgstedt spoke on law observance. UW111JC recelve(1 ftom st. Mary's ve empe. a recelve(1 ftom st.

Jarr.es rat ed tn keeping with the ltal this afternoon O. the guests will not wear cos- tne tnat Mrs. John 1534 State street, chestra will play, and punch will be doing nicely. Mrs. Springman by the Motri ers' Auxiliary.

underwent an operation Thursday Dan cing will be from 8 to 12. morning. Oucs ts are expected from Ed- Greenville, are expected CoVUnsville, St. Louis and Mrs. West 'showering with handkerchiefs in honor of her birthday.

Mrs. Jam-s Morrison will be hostess to the club Dec. 6 "OM Timers" Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoeber of Ridge street entertained the Old at B.

P. W. C. Meet Mrs. Dorothea B.

McCurdy, president, Miss Helen A. Mack, Miss Lela Hill, Miss Nellie Prill, Miss Harriet McCarthy, Miss Nellie I. Jones. Miss Lucy Jones, Miss Emily Powell, Miss Katherine Powell, Mrs. Maude Sawyer.

Mrs. Marie Souris, Miss Katherine Schallue, Mrs. O. D. Jaeger.

Miss Charlotte Ridge stree ene Mrs flegerp ss aro Timers Cliib. Thursday night at i gtamper and Mrs verna M. Huber their home. Cards were played un- Carrollton to attend a til a late hour, when Mrs. Hoebcr scrved refreshments J.

Carrollton to attend a meMag rf the Busl- Women. The HiUan Mae Caiame. ten-national Studies ar.d is a student of foreten rs. rgel Mrs. SchmMt was the, first dean ot c.o.<w Mrs.

Luncheon for Cbenoa GoesU Mrs. A. P. McCormlck of Henry to an attractive Mrs. SchmMt was the, first.dean of i luncheon this women at the tJnrverstty of Illinois.

nln ta honor ol Mrs. N. E. serving from 1891 to 1904. Mrs.

Rose received her A. B. and A degrees from Elizabeth college. Charlotte, N. C.

Active in V. A D. A. R. and the A.

A U. W. Mrs. Rose is known throughout Illinois. For two years she served as president of the Champaign County League of Women Voters.

Mrs. J. T. Qulgley. president of the AJton-Wood River League of Women Voters arranging the conference, and members of her board will serve as a reception committee Wednesday morning.

Mrs; Quigley Is receiving luncheon reservations and asks that women planning to attend communicate with her not later than Tuesday. Miss Amelia Plynn is secretary and Mrs. W. H. Gtssal, treasurer, of the League.

Organization ctiair- men Mrs. P. R. L. Jones; finance, Mrs.

J. E. Walton; publicity. Miss Amelia B. Rlnge- mann, and publications, Mrs.

H. R. Terry. Names Mrs. Quigley has named the following committees for the year: Efficiency in government Mrs George K.

Worricn, chairman, Mrs Stanley Castle. Mrs. Frank S. Boals Mrs. P.

Bsrth; Mrs. Lewis M. Can- Mrs. G. F.

Crowe, Mrs. Victor C. Vote, Mrs, W. Miller, Mrs. Isabella Rain, Mrs.

C. M. Kunz, MUs Margaret M. Caldwell and- Miss Btalr. Women to Newell Williams, chairman, Mrs.

James K. Towey, Mrs, Horace Ash, Ruth Klcut. Child Edith Allen, chairman, Mrs. Robert Parks, Mrs. John Duncan.

Mrs. George Plelffenberger, Mrs. J. D. Makinney Mrs.

J. W. Buckingham, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hunter, Mrs.

F. Jones, Miss Eunice Bmlth and Miss Florence Whlpple. International cooperation Mrs George E. Wilkinson, chairman. Mrs William Waters, Mrs.

W. J. McGIl Mrs. John D. MeAdams, Miss Berth Ferguson, Miss Rose Taibot of Brighton.

Social W. H. GLs- sal, chairman, Dr. Nina P. Merritt- WhiUock.

Mrs. J. E. Walton, Mrs. Mrs.

Carr will have the club with them in two weeks. Ralney. Following a visit at Wai- MlM Taubert nut Hall the women will return to Miss Frieda Taubert was hostess Carrollton for dinner. Former Mayor Sauvage "turned from Louisville, where he attended the national convention of the Outdoor Advertising Association. peter Dammser, 80, of West Alon.

was brought to St. Anhony's infirmary last evening tor medical treatment. Another patient admitted to the infirmary yesterday was Mrs. Theresa Oestich of Edwardsville. Miss Catherine Jungk who Is employed by the DuPont Paint at Chicago, will arrive in Alton this evening to spend the week-end at the home of her parents Mr.

and Mrs. C. O. Jungk of nil Central avenue. Rev.

W. E. Darrow attended yesterday the meetings at the downtown T. M. C.

A. to greet the presidential party Of the Northern Baptist Convention, represented by ur and Mrs. W. 8. Abernethy of Wash- Mrs.

Mary Boehler Mary M. Boehler. wife Charlei W. Boehler. of 2155 Grand' view avenue, died this morning 3:30 o'clock, at-.

St. Josephs HOB- plUL Mrs. Boehler was taken ill last Sunday and from the first her condition was serious. Born and reared In Jersey county, short distance from Godfrey Mrs. Boehler was well known ir Alton and vtotoity.

Since her marriage 11 ago Mrs. Boehler resided in Alton. She Is survived by her husband, her Mr. and Mrs. George Wittmann; slater.

Miss Helen Wittmann, attd two brothers, George Wittmann, residing at the lamlly home, and Edward Wittmann of Alton. She was bom Aug. IS, 1603. Tuneral- services will be held at the Old Cathedral Monday at 8 o'clock, and burial be in Oak wood cemetery. The body may be viewed at the James A.

Khmk Funeral Home, after 1 o'clock Saturday and until time lor the funeral. Dr. and Mrs, J. Schulte of Eugene street have as guests this week trom Wymot and St. Helena, Nebr.

Trw guests are William, Stew and Edwin Wuebben, cousins of 0r. Bchulte. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1933 RUMMAGE SALE Corner Cherry Street and Broadway, Saturday morning by First Methodist Church Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily, Wilson of Whiting, Ind, Mrs. J. W.

Balback, and Mrs. Vance Dorman and daughter Jean of Chenoa. guests of Mrs. M. F.

Manning of Wood River, covers were arranged for eight guests, including Mrs. McCormick's sister, Mrs. Louis Blumberg of Collinsvllle. D. of I.

Installation Officers-elect of Alton Circle, No. S7, National Daughters of Isabella, will go to Edwardsville Sunday for a joint installation, as guests of O'Rcilley Circle. Luncheon will precede the installation ceremonial, and Mrs. Mary Lawson, of Chicago, state regent, will be guest of honor. Circles in East St.

Louis, Col- last evening to members of her club, and at 11 o'clock served delicious refreshments. Mrs. Rena inston, D. Patterson, N. Miss Esther Funke of Edwards- vUle have Miss Celia Howard Parsons and Mrs.

Lorraine Wilson fri ca; 0 ttru i Elgin, state presl- excclled at pinochle and were given club prizes. ccclied at pmocrue ana V.EIC dent as her guest for tne weeic-ena. i club prizes. a nd will entertain with a dinner Mrs. Blanche Wright Invited the tonight.

Mrs. Verna to meet with her in two Heten club to weeks. P. P. P.

Meeting Members of the Past Presidents meet Tuesday night ol Alton and Miss Helen McMackin of Salem will be among guests. Miss Funke, and Miss McMackin llnsvllle, Alton, Belleville and wardsville will take part In day's program. the 1th Mrs. Florence McCracken, 538 Seventh street. Card Parties at St Patricks A series of live parties will start onight at St.

Patrick's Hall, he auspices of the Holy Name the dinner Mrs. Huber are on the state board with Miss Howard. Miss Howard will be the Dr. G. Pitt Beers of and Dr.

F. York. A number lay members of Births "I'd like to be as strong as you are Officer Dugan. Well, I suppose I will be if I keep on eating Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Burke ol 45 East Eighty-eighth Place, Chiago, are the parents of a son, born ast night. Mrs. Burke, who will be remembered as Miss Carolyn Tempteton of Alton, and son are at he Holy Cross Hospital, in Chicago. The infant is Mr. and Mrs.

Burke's first child. Announcement is being made of the birth of a daughter, born Nov. 1, to Mr; and Mrs. Elza McGraw of Ferguson avenue. Wood River.

The first child, has been given the nam'e of daialyn Joyce. Mrs. McGraw was before her marriage, Mis- Josephine Baedy of Virden. principal speaker conference. at Saturday's Party Hjurris Home he auspices of the Holy Name So- her parentg; jj and Mrs.

Fred ciety. Pinochle, euchre and bunco on the Alton-Jerseyville will be played. An attendance prize road Bunco provided amusement, wlll VIM i Xiflea C. A. Halsey, Mrs.

J. E. Mangan Mrs. Frank Worden, Mrs. Shaft and Miss W.

T. Trenchery. O. C. K.

Hutch Inson. chairman, Mrs. E. J. Verlie Mrs.

W. H. Dcmpsey, Mrs. Eugeti A. Elwell, Mrs.

Frank C. Picard, Mrs J. -J. Beeby, Mrs. Gordon C.

Tib bltts, Mrs. Henry. S. Cotter, Mrs. Jane- Bassett, Mrs.

R. F. Rtegs and Mrs, O. L. Woelfcl.

Meetings for Year. Legal status of Flora Sonntag, chairman, Mrs. W. P. Boynton.

Mrs. J. R. Brown, Mrs. Shapiro, Mrs.

H. C. Miller, Mrs Elizabeth Johnstone, Miss Amelia B. Ringemann. Living 1 U.

P. Johnson, chairman, Mrs. James Shearlock, will be offered each evening. antl 'refreshments were served. Miss Helen Maas, Miss Marie Wendle, Card Partv at I Mrs.

Edward Rlntoul, Mrs. William A SgrSe and card Orange and Miss Josephine Davis party will be given Thursday night, given prizes. Nov. 9 at High School. WnBderlich Miss Helen Wunderlich was hostess last evening to the Beta the Alton Baptist Association also present.

Mr. Darrow offere the opening prayer at the afternoon meeting in the Third Baptist church He was clerk of the council in New York state some years ago for tn ordination of Dr. Beers to the Bap ttst ministry. Mr. Darrow was the pastor of the First Baptist church of New Hartford, N.

a suburb of Utica. Mrs Minnie Toalson, wife of ur. James Toalson of East Alton, underwent a major operation this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. Rita Taylor, 14, daughter of Horace Taylor ol North Sixth street, Wood River, was admitted to St.

Joseph's Hospital, Thursday at 5:45 p. and this morning underwent a major operation. ACME BOWLING ALLEYS Improve Your Bowling. Practice Here. Over Rellley Bros.

Refreshments will be served. Mrs. H. R. Terry, Miss Julia Simpson and Miss Amelia Flynn.

The living costs committee was In charge of the October meeting and the efficiency In government was named to plan the November meeting. Women in Industry com mittec will be in charge of Dec 4 meeting, and child welfare of th Jan. 30 meeting. International co operation meeting will be in charg Feb. 21, and the social hygicn March 27.

Education committee wll plan a program for April 24. an legal status of women. May 29. Luncheon for Sylvia Club Charles bletz of Central avenue was hostess to a luncheon Thursday, entertaining members of the Sylvia CSub. The women spent the day qulittng and in needlework.

Mrs. A. W. Gent of Elm street will entertain the club ir. two weeks.

Club With Peters Miss Ruth Peters entertained members ol. her club Thursday Eight, the meeting being postponed on account of the East End Hal- lowe'en played, celebration. Bridge and the evening was was Full Fashioned Service HOSE EVERY PAIR PERFECT QUALITY brought to a close with the serving of refreshments. Miss Edna Jun Mrs. Walter Schrleber and Mls.s Virginia Harris were awarded prizes The next meeting of the club wil be held with Miss Harris, at he home on Alby street.

Party In Wood River Mrs. Clifford Green and Mrs. A Hacke were hostesses to a six table bridge party Thursday, enter talning at the home of Mrs. Hacke on Condit street in Wood River. The house was decorated in fall flowers, with chrysanthemums predominating.

Mrs. Harry Kincaid, Mrs. Ben Lewis, Mrs. H. Manny, Mrs.

John Bell, Miss Florence Powell and Mrs. Harry Camfleld excelled at bridge and were awarded prizes. Mrs, Green and Mrs. Hacke served a delicious course repast. Luncheon for W.

R. C. Inspector Mrs. Ethel Johnson, inspector, i visited the Woman's Relief Corps I Thursday, and was entertained at a luncheon at the U. V.

Home on State street. Mrs. Johnson was accompanied by Mrs. J. Strauss, Mr.

and Mrs. M. Jenks and Mrs. M. Mitchell of East St.

Louis, and the out of town guests gave talks in the Interest of the Corps. Following luncheon Mrs. Johnson made her annual Inspection of Uie local Corps. Club With BIrs. Fred Secor The Thursday Pinochle Club met with Mrs.

Fred Secor at her home on Spring street this week, after playing cards the guests enjoyed freshments. Mrs. Phil Schreiber, Mrs, Violet Young. Mra. Secor and Mrs; William Weisbach received prizes.

Mrs. Joseph Dlska of Seventh will be hostess to the club iu two weeks, Party Lindley Mr. and Mrs. W. P.

Lindley were hoet and hostess last night to members of their club, entertaining their home. Pinochle was played and club prUes awarded to Mrs Don Kelly, Mrs. Lindley. Mrs. Oreii Mcgowen, George Hornsey anc Charles Lynn.

Mr. Lynn and Lou Lindley were guests In addition to ihib Mrs. Lindley served rcfreihmenU at UU hour. Mr. and Mrs.

William Rolctf In vited the club to with them in two pa Gammas, entertaining at her home. Following the playing of bridge, Miss Wunderlich served a course repast, Mrs. Fred Berry, Miss Thelma Roller and Mrs. Arthur Mlget were given prizes. Miss Roller Invited the club to meet with her in two weeks.

Club at Tea Room Mrs. Henry C. Maul gave a party the McCurdy Tea Room last eve- ilng, entertaining members of he club. Following the playing iridge, the guests enjoyed refreshments. Mrs.

Arthur Gerber, Mrs. P. R. Stiver and Mrs. J.

J. Mooney given prizes. POULTRY SHOOT SUNDAY All Day at Lindbergh Park Helen Yeothan were awarded prizes Mrs C. H. Hale will entertain the club in two weeks, at her home on State street.

Mra. KeHey Showered Miss Margaret Fahrig, entertained with a shower last evening at the home of her mother. Mrs. Josephine Fahrig. 1304 Highland ave- nuei in honor of her sister, Mrs.

Robert W. Kelley, who was married recently. Bridge bunco were played during the evening, four tables playing bridge and one playing bunco. Those who excelled at cards and bunco were, Mrs. Walter Smith, Miss Anna Schuraka, Mrs.

Fred Joehl, Miss Dorothy Travis, Mrs. Ellsworth Lindley, Miss Eileen Johnson and Mrs. Verna Ray. At eleven o'clock Miss Fahrig, as- Candy Bargains FRESH HOME MADE DAILY, Lb. YENARDOS PIASA STREET Dr.

A. G. Goveia FOOT SPECIALIST Bring Us Your Foot Troubles 302 First Natl. Bank Bldg. PHONE 35O4 Mrs.

Mooney will have the dub as her guest in two weeks. Mrs. Graham Entertains Mrs. F. E.

Graham of State stvect was hostess to the Thursday Evening Bridge Club this week. Bridge was played until 11 o'clock when refreshments were served. The decorations of the table was In keeping with Armistice Day, the colors of red, white and blue being used. Miss Amelia Rtngemann, Mrs. W.

Graham and Miss sisted by bet mother and Mrs. Walter Lindley, served two course repast, after which Mrs. Kelley was showered with many useful and beautiful gifts. Mrs. Kelley will be remembered as Miss Dorothy Fahrig.

Mr. Kelley Is from New York but has been making his home in.Alton for the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley are making their home in Alton at the present time, but expect to leave for Ohio shortly where Mr.

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s. card Party Oidor K.uU'iu wul give a curd party Wtdnosday night, Nov. 8. at the Masonic Temple on BtaU i sirctt, Ttckeu may lw Broadway A Piasa St. WOOD RIVER 20 West Ferguson Ave.

Not only beautiful daytime dresses suitable for school and business, but a large variety of sport types, and glamorous evening frocks formal enough for your most important date. Every fabric is fine, and the workmanship is flawless to the last detail. What an opportunity to dress well! Others at $7.95 and $12.75 A DELIGHTFUL PLACE IN WHICH TO SHOP LOUIS J. HAR.

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