Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1942 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE THREE Chaff from Defense Set-Up Tn Replace Inactive Mem rl With Those Who Will I'arlicipate u-OOD RIVER. Feb. 5. The River civilian defense exe '1 hoanl Wednesday night dc enlace its inactive mem 'iih willing to tie iheir lime to the organization vote" 10 time put itsel the same H-'-m ri ulnr status by meeting Thc boanl hns been meeting on but will assemble on the second and fourth ivs of the month at the hall- faction immediately nuri; the board of dormant Lbers, but. a suggestion that lir resignations be asked was favorably.

-Ian half of the board's have usually been prc- Lcss members sent at past meetings and several appointees have failed to attend single mooting since the organ- the rank-and-file jobs home Eggmann attributed the low was set lip. In recent weeks burden of civilian defense here has been borne by "small group of "regulars." Asks for More Men Further evidence that the board j.HendsUfbo active for the duration was evident in chairman T. Eggrminn's plea for three or four hundred additional volunteers for front. registration of volunteers here- less than a misunderstanding among refinery shift-workers. Many have felt, he said, that because of their irregular hours they would not be accepted for OCD I iVor while others were afraid that they would be called from their jobs.

Shift-workers who volunteer will be asked to work only in available hours, Eggmann said, and none will be called from work except in 1 event of a major disaster. Appointment of a speaker's bureau, to explain the work of the rouncil and stimulate registration, was announced in a report by L. H. Holland. The speakers, who will address clubs, church groups, and other city organizations: the Rev.

Grant Bcnner, the Rev. E. E. DeLong, W. A.

Grove, Mrs. D. J. Halloran Mrs. B.

M. Harrod, U'. I. Jolley, Joseph Kienstra, the Rev. Dewey Kooy, Mrs.

John Harmon, Joseph Kurre, G. C. Farmer, F. J. Manning, Dr.

James Mahoney, Mrs. C. C. Miller, James Pelligrino, R. A.

Scheer, Mrs. Clark Root, Mrs Ponton Sollday, G. Smith, R. Stonehnm, Miss Harriet Layman, Mrs. Ralph Volz and Alvin Reject Rifleman A suggestion that the council poll residents for crack riflemen to combat fifth-columnists was rejected on the grounds that the OCD Is strictly a non-military organization.

"We have a definite understanding that we function where the military leaves off," Mayor Charles Baker pointed out. Heads of two new divisions- Women's Activities and Consumers' to be named shortly by a committee consisting of Egg mann, Baker, and Kmmelt Howard Additions to the Medical Ah division and regular meetings the Medical Advisory Council wer announced in the report of Di Leo Konzcn. The advisory counci will assemble at 8 p. m. on th second and fourth Tuesdays the month at the high school.

Mrs Merceline Bugg was added to tht Medical Aid Personnel Division and Mrs. Sig Langner and Mrs Omar Lyon were named as ad visory members. Solution of one of the council's most pressing problems, obtaining volunteers for nurses aid training was announced in the report Mrs. Richard Weihe. At a meeting Tuesday night at the city hall, 2( volunteers were obtained.

Arrangements to finance the council's activities were announcec Eggmann, who said that an appeal for donations was sent Wednesday to some 50 local organiza- ions. An initial budget of $250 is be underwritten. Discuss Ordinance Wood River's stringent blackout ordinance, providing a $200 fine and six months' imprisonment for iolations of unspecified blackout rules, was discussed briefly at the meeting. One board member expressed loubt of the ordinance's provision hat wardens may enter homes to off lights. "I'm a shift-worker and I sleep vith a loaded gun under my pil- ow," he said, ominously.

Mayor Baker told the group that he drastic provisions of the ordinance would not be invoked in ractice blackouts, but would be eserved only for actual air raids, vhen and if they come to Wood Uver. Frank Pckarik Rites WOOD RIVER, Feb. 5. The ev. Father E.

J. Douglas was elebrant of a requiem mass at 9 m. today at St. Bernard's Church for Frank C. Pekarik, who ied Monday at Sdwardsville.

Bural was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Uton. Pallbearers were C. E. Mauire, Edward Maguire, Alex Smith LaMar, John Koach and John Jekarik.

Fashion Floor FRIDAY SATURDAY February "ALL-OUT 9 9 While They Last FUR COAT CLEARANCE Pay Budget till! Baluncn SAVE $31 TO $70 IN THIS SALE! Many One-of-a-Kind Coats The list below shows how we've marked them down for quick action the rest is up to you; Let's go! $158 Mink-dyed Muskrat $88 J'19 Let-out Skunk-dyed Opossum $88 $129 Black-dyed Caracul Kid $88 $139 Black-dyed Russian Pony $88 $119 Brown-dyed Caracul Kid $88 Bcavcr-dyed Mouton Lamb $88 $129 Crcy Krimmer-dyed Lamb $88 $129 Crey-dycd South American Lamb $88 $'29 Muskrat Chubbies $88 $'29 Squirrel-dyed Cuanaco $88 $'29 Northern Seal $88 $'39 Black-dyed Caracul Paw $88 $129 Bcavcrcttes $88 $'49 Occlor Paw $88 $'29 Leopard Dyed Lamb $88 Cross Persian Lamb $88 Young's fashion floot 'Raid' Drills at Wood River High WOOD RIVER, Feb. at Wood River high school today began practicing nil- mid and firo drills, ns part of a defense program directed by a three member committee of high school teachers. Although fire drills have Ions been a part ol the student routine World War II has injected, something new In the raid exercises. Instead of evacuating the building of In a fire raid, the students are marched in orderly fashion to basement quarters, considered the sr.fcsl section of the building in the event of bombing. The 1 drills are only a part of the defense program, which is directed by Volora Buscher, H.

H. Smith, and Victor Bergholtz. Other divisions, and their heads: fire stiuacl, Charles Summers; rescue squad, Wallace Stevenson: first aid station, Bcrgholtz; information and messenger service, Miss helen Christoe; motor corps, II. R. Barton; outside traffic, Raymond Floyd; school equipment, George Elevins; publicity, R.

A. Scheer; morale, Lockwood Wiley; eniei- hospital, Scheer; community survey, Miss Buscher; registration for training courses, Martha Walk- sale of defense stamps, O. V. Hicks; junior Red Cross, Lucilie Rea. Dorcas Society Meets WOOD Dorcas Society of the Christian church met oday at the home of Mrs.

C. A. Pickering of Hartford. Mrs. Dola farthing was the assisting Attends Mid-Winter Convention WOOD Rev.

Dewey pastor of the Christion church, and Mrs. Kooy left on Monday morning for Minneapolis, where they will attend the Midwinter Convention of the Minnesota Bible University. Rebekab Newri WOOD Past Noble rand club will meet Thursday night with Mrs. Daisy Springer as lostess at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Pete Pnulos of Wood River avenue.

Mrs. Hays of Kast. St. Louis will assist her in entertaining. The school of Instruction tlinl met 'Monday afternoon and evening nl the Odd Fellows Hall was well attended.

Fiftiy guests from Alton, Belleville, East St. Louis, Granite City and Canton attended A pot-luck supper was served at Mrs. Hefner Hostess WOOD -Mrs. Riley Hefner of Alton avenue entertained her pinochle club at her home Wednesday night. Prize winners were Mrs.

P. T. Thomure, Mrs. Virgil Mareing and Mrs. Riley Hefner.

The next meeting will be with Mrs. Earl Hopper of Acton avenue In two weeks. Birthday Party WOOD RIVER Ronald Gene Mullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.

L. Meullen of Hamilton avenue, celebrated his fifth birthday Wednesday with a party at his home. A big birthday cake was the centerpiece for the table, ornamented with five lighted candles. Games were played and prizes were awarded David Fulton, Bobby Pralher and Dale Hill. Ronald received presents from his small guosts.

Children attending the party were Dale Hill, Bob Faulkner, David Fulton, Sandra Ohley, Myra Gerdes, Bob Prather, Billy Prather, Larry Prather, Sarah Ann Robinson, Stewart Leo Mullen and Roland. District 104 to "i on War-lime Presbyterian WOOD RIVER-Mid-winter communion was observed at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday in preparation for the coming of the Lenten season. The official board of the church met Monday night. Sportsman's Club Meets WOOD The Wood River Sportsman's club met at the Shel- terhouse in the Recreation Park in East Alton Tuesday night. A special meeting has been called for next Wednesday night to elect new officers.

Returns to ork WOOD Floyd Stufflebeam of George street returned to his work today after being home since Dec. 18. Stufflebeam was hospitalized for several days. WOOD RIVER, Feb. 5.

The five elementary schools of District 104 will on "war time" beginning next Monday, it was announced today by superintendent of schools G. A. The schools will adopt, the day- iight saving time recently by President Roosevelt, and in effect will take up an hour earlier, although the same time will be shown on the community's clocks. The change in lime was left optional to school boards by the county superintendent, of schools' although that office recommended cooperation with the government in following the president's sug- geslion. WOOD The fire truck I was called at 5:45 p.

m. Wcdncs- day to 150 South Eighth street, where an automobile had caught tire because of a short in the wiring. The fire was extinguished bo- fore the truck arrived, with minor damage. Announce IJIrth of Son WOOD and Mrs. Joe Kcmper of East SI.

Louis arc announcing the birth of a six-pound son born Jan. 27 at the Christian Welfare Hospital at East St. Louis. Mrs. Kempcr is the of Mrs.

Jack Kcragrmn of -15 Marguerite avenue. Club Invited to Iloxanu WOOD Wood River Woman's Club lias been invited by the Roxana Woman's club to attend a meeting at the community center on Feb. 10. The twenty-second district Good Fellowship Day will be held at Highland on Feb. 11.

Sewing Club Meets WOOD Wednesday Sewing Club met with Mrs. S. II. McGill of Madison avenue. A 1 o'clock luncheon was served.

The next meeting will be in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Ringbausen of Eighth street. Wood River Notes WOOD Hefner Murned to his work at Ihe Stand- ard Oil Co. today after an absence, of six weeks due to Illness, llilcy spent eight days in the. hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold son, Lawrence, and daugh'lcr. Miss Dorothy, Sunday visiting mother, Mrs. Xona Vernor, nt Nashville.

Mrs. Henry Kuhlmillcr, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Fred Snodgrnss were St. Louis visitors Wednesday.

Mrs. William Miller of Madison avenue visited at Alton today. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Forsylhe and mother, Mrs.

Frances Tucker of Belleville, were Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kheu of Ninth street and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan of I-Hllslioro visited Monday with Mr.

and Mrs. Rliea. They arc being transferred here do some research work. Miss SUsuntic Wilson of Ed- wnrdsville spent the weekend with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.

George Giltham. of Seventh street. Mrs. Ben Rues ol Duquoin will bo a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Roes of Prospect avenue. Mrs. Amelia Bangert. and Mrs. Henry Kroger of Roxana were Hincheon guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Borgstedl of Acton avenue Wednesday, Mrs. Harry Kincaid of Wood River nvenue spent Wednesday at SI. Louis. Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Dossoy from Trenton, arc here for tlu luneral of Mr. Dossey's father. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs'.

Harold Vcrnor of Loreim avenue. Miss Mary Catherine Rcbenak, a junior nurse at St. Joseph's hos- Defense Stamp Sale Increases In District 104 WOOD RIVER, Feb. 5. Investment by Wood Rivev grade school children in defense stamps took a big upward this week', when students in Ihe five schools of this district purchased $420.20, in comparison with $180.25 last week.

The stump sale was launched Ir.st week with the cooperation of pital, has been ill for several at her home on Rice street, bill was able to return to her work today. Mrs, Glenn DeAtley is improving at St. Luke's Hospital at Louis, where she recently underwent an operation. the three Parent-Teacher Associations of school district 104, and will be a regular weekly event. The sale" p.t the Wood River building totalled $76.80, at Washington, $73.55, Lewis Clark, $69.80, Woodrow Wilson, $148.10, and Lincoln, $51.95.

Each school showed a sizable increase over its purchases last week. Announcement was made today by the superintendent of schools that 574 volumes were collected by students for the men in the armed services during Victory Book Week. Wood River school led in the collection with 158 volumes. Lovcjoy PTA Meeting Parent-Teacher Association will meet tonight at Lovejoy school. W.

R. Curtis, superintendent of schools, will speak and a musical program will be presented. Mrs. Addle Holman is president of the group. An Eye Examination now May save you trouble later Be Safe Make Sure Attend the Alton Telegraph COOKING SCHOOL AT THE "GRAND" THEATER Doors Open at 9 A.

M. Lecturer Starts at 9:30 A. M. Be Sure in See Sears and Rtniye fit Operation Tomorrow on The Stage! rpOMORROW Mrs. will use Sears A Coldsnot.

Electric refrigerator and Sears "Electroday" range. She will point out and the new important features that make Sears Coldspol and Electroday America's finest "buys" at the LOW PRICE! THIS MODEL NOW ONLY Backed 5-Year Protection Plan ,95 After School Shop at Seam for These llouscinire. Values! Water Pails Garbage Can 25c Value $2.50 Value Clothes Pins Wash Tubs SI.SS Value Merit Wax 50c Vlillin 51.98 51.13 39c Galvanized sheet 20-gallon capac- Smoothly finish- steel. 10-rjt. i-u- ily.

Galvanized ed hardwood pacity. Strong sheet steel. With Standard size- bail handle. tight cover, and shape. Cialvanixed steel.

No. L' size. SlroiiK side linn- dies. Save! l-'a sell- polishing floor wax. Quart can- Luster finish.

Casserole with Cover Value Carpet Sweepers SU.ltS Vuliie Clothes Baskets M.IK) Value 69c 52.29 89c Famous glass- lj(i c. Won't crack Iron) oven heat. Handy cover knob. Vis-o-top, bull bearing. Comb- o-malic hrisllc; brush.

Enameled finished. Smooth, strung white splint maple. Sturdy, convenient handles. F'Muy Saturday Only! PURCHASES TOTALING $10 OR MORE SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS. SEARS; ROEBUCK AND co DI AC A Yr it! luo.imo A TffeRI II I ul Our riL I WHly ILLi "Defend the U.

S. Defense Stamps and Bonds" "Keep 'Km Flying" Haven't You How very attractive are the table settings at the Cooking School? How seemingly appetizing and inviting they seem to be How the bridge setting makes you want to enjoy lea and lid-bits and the dinner setting invites you to enjoy a delicious and generous meal. Of course the perfect (able starts with the careful selection of linens and no matter what occasions you'll find them here at Young's. Bridge sets from $1.25 to $5. Luncheon self, from $2.19 to $2.98.

Pretty lace table cloths from $2.25 lo $9.95 and lovely dinner sets vvilh napkins to match from $4.49 to $9.98. Next COMIC'S the china for luncheon and dinners. For breakfast, lunches or dinners you can choose your china to make the repast more enjoyable. The patterns are dainty and the colors carefully planned and you can choose for everyday use or for special occasions. Breakfast and luncheon sets for six persons priced from $4.98 to $8.98, and the intermediate dinner sets for 8 to 12 persons at $13.90 to $27.98, and the beautiful complete dinner sets from $39.95 to $49.95 that serve 12 people.

And cheery ciyslal If it'. 1 I or it.o Id) or if il's the full court' dinner will) v.lnc:; th" of (hi cut pi', pii of puie KM! all ta. A ntvd, 85c to $1.19, tiv l(, $1.00 to $1.25, vIC pic. CH'fll', 1 I tO i II (il I iV.il/ $1.00 iu $2.79. Katharine Ualdridge liaa chosen her table setting from our stocks l.iiii'ii» on tho Miiln Floor.

C'hlmi mill.