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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 12

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PAUJS M. ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Charter Given To New Rotary Club at Bethalto Crowd Attends Banque Staged at Legion Hall BETHALTO, March At banquet Sunday evening at o'clock at the Legion Hall, mem bershlp In Rotary Internationa was officially conferred upon th newly-organized Rotary club Bethalto. A charter was present cd the Bethalto group. Thomas W. Butler, vice-president of the Alton Club, acting a master of ceremonies, Introduced many visiting Rotarians and presented Richard E.

Vernor, a dl rector of Rotary International who made the principal address and Frank J. Horn, Rotary distrlc governor, who presented the char ter to Dr. W. J. Reuter, first pres ident of the Bethalto Rotary club Vernon then outlined the aim; and purposes of the club and pre dieted a bright future for the new group.

Delegations Present Delegations from Rotary clubs of the following cities were present: Edwardsville, Alton, Wood River, St. Louts, Benld, Staunton Granite City. The local club is sponsored by the Alton, Wood Riv- and Edwardsville clubs. Officers of the new club are Dr Reuter, president; Leslie Prehn vice-president; Robert Klein, secretary, and J. Kenneth Kenkhaus treasurer.

The board of directors includes the officers and Ralph File, Charles Aghetta and Harold Moore. Other charter members are Walter Hamilton, Erwln Plegge, Robert Cook, Donald File, Lawrence Stanton, George Elsperman, Walter Neuman, Harry C. Stlnn Wayne 'Alexander, Louis Neuhaus Henry Statler, Geno Theodore Price, Walter Schuette anc William Neunaber. Before the main address, the invocation was given by the Rev Brueggeman, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church, and W. W.

Martin, past governor of St. Louis, extended a welcome from Rotary International extension committee. After accepting the charter, Dr Reuter presented the Bethalto Brownie Troop No. 2 with an American flag and a troop flag Sponsoring the Brownies is the new club's project. Mrs.

Ray Buck responded with thanks In behalf of the Brownie girls. Presentation of gifts was made by Francis J. Manning, president of Wood River club, and lapel Rotary pins were given the new club by District Governord Horn. Dr Reuter was also the recipient a baby outfit, signifying the In fancy of the club. Flowers and congratulatory letters were re ceived from clubs unable to attend 188 Present There were 183 present, includ Ing or 'wives of members, to witness chartering the hew club with which the busl ness men of Bethalto join Rotary 'i family of 211,000, business and professional men throughout wo'rld.

Upon becoming a membei of Rotary International, the new club adopted the four objects the organization which relate to the promotion of fellowship anc good will in the club, the foster ing and practice of high business and professional ethics and stand ards, the sponsoring of communi ty-betterment endeavors, and thi promotion of international friend ship and good will. The first Rotary club, organized In Chicago in 1005, devised as It basis of membership the selection of but one man from each business or profession in the community thus establishing the club as cross-section of the community' business and professional life That original plan is the basis membership of the Rotaly club Bethalto and of the more than 5000 other Rotary clubs In some 60 countries of the world. Musical numbers were given on the program by the high schoo quartet, accompanied by Miss Vera Jones. The. ladies aid society the Lutheran Church prepared anc served the banquet.

5 Firsts Won By Wood River High WOOD RIVER, March Wood River High School's entries In the district music competition Saturday at Colllnsvllle emerged with five first-division awards. The successful contestants, who move up to the sectional contest at Granite City April 18, were Virginia Oetken and Betty Haag, voice, Harriett Nifong and Jean Oorsey, piano, and Richard Lyon, clarinet. Approximately 160 entries from schools of this vicinity competed Saturday in the all-day eliminations. Wood River's 11 entries all mined second division awards, or better. PJtclng In the second division wore Relwcca Eaton, voice, Rob- trombone, Llndell baritone horn, Rita Stiles, clarinet quartette of DOB Wagman.

Floyd 4Uet 3oUch, and Anna quar- Of Jack Steele, Ult, and WhenBethatto Rotary Club Received Charter, From W. Reuter, president of new club; W. W. Martin of St. Louis, Richard E.

Vernor of W. Sutler of Alton, Frank J. Horn of Macomb, district governor; E. W. Brown, photo.

Snow Brings Enchanting Scene to Area This staff photo taken at the country home of Miss Clover Cochran, Alton coal dealer. This rare scene near Summerfield school on old Jerseyville road. to Meet Tuesday Night At Wood River Health Committee to Be in Charge of Women's Session WOOD RIVER, March 2. Ttv regular meeting of the Wood Riv er Woman's Club will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Wood River school. It; will be In charge of the health committee of which Mrs.

J. E. Mahoney i chairman. Speaker of the evening will be Dr. N.

D. Vedder, president elect of the Illinois State Denta Society. Mrs. H. R.

Barton will sing two "My Heart, At Thy Sweet Salnets, die and by Good and will be accompanied at the plane by Miss Harriet' Nlfong, and by Miss Elaine Rice on the violin. Hostesses will be Mrs. Pau Schleeper, Mrs. B. L.

Roberson Mrs. Joe Schariefeldt, Mrs. R. A Scheer, Mrs. Leonard Schmidt and Mrs.

Ferd Schueler. Piano Recital WOOD RIVER. Miss Blanche Morgan, teacher of Staunton and her Wood River pupils, gave a recital at the Presbyterian Church on Friday night. Here from Springfield WOOD RIVER. Mrs.

H. Campbell and Mrs. Herbert Campbell of Springfield were guests last week of Mrs. Irving B. Holloway of Halloran avenue.

H. A. Campbell and Herb Campbell spent Sat urday and Sunday here and the women returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs.

H. A. Campbell are the parents of Mrs. Holloway. Enlists In Navy WOOD RIVER.

Richard M.ln- tor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mln- tor of Jacksonville, formerly of Ninth street, viiied Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dwlght Graham of Esther avenue.

Richard has enlisted In the navy and left today for Virginia. Farewell Dinner WOOD RiVER. A farewell dinner was given Sunday night at i o'clock at the Paradise Tea Room iy employes of the Ben Franklin tore, honoring Herbert Harston, who will leave Tuesday for army. Attending were Miss Gertrude Eller, Robert Rothley of East St. Louis, Vera Fidler, Kenneth Kot- erer of Alton, Nina Morehead.

Herman Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Har- Id Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Alnuusy, Hr.

and Mn. Delvlii Shortrldge. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mlkeworth, Miss Gertrude Mllltel- Mrs.

Rose Wllion. Robert Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Joseph, Joseph, Howard Joseph, McCracklin, Mr. and MM, John Skundrlch and Mr.

and Mrs Fred Kuennen of St. Louis. Hostess to Pinochle Club WOOD RIVER. Mrs. Gilbert Van Camp of Central avenue was hostess to her pinochle club at her home Friday night.

There were two table and prizes were awardec Mrs. Don Gardner, Mrs. Leland Longman and. Mrs. Juke Wlllman Fellowship Class WOOD RIVER.

The Fellowship Class of the First Christian Church met'at the home of Mrs Harry Camfleld, Friday night Mrs Hattle Gurley was the assistant hostess. Plans were made for the coming of Easter and the Easter cantata. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Visit Parents at Donnelson WOOD RIVER. Mr.

and Mrs Seth Young of Seventh street went to Donnelson Friday to visit Mrs Young's parents. They stopped at Greenville for their daughter, Miss Marjorle, attends college there, and she accompanied them American Home Group to Meet WOOD RIVER; American Home Section of the Woman's club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of.Mrs. Harris of Rosewood Heights The speaker of the afternoon will be Mrs. P. M.

Tchaukaless, who will talk on "Home Life In My Na tlve Visit Parents WOOD RIVER. Mr. and 'Mrs Charles Crum of George streei spent several days last week at Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Mrs.

Crum and children went to Roodhouse Sunday, where they attended the fifty-sixth wedding anniversary dinner of Mrs Crum's jmrents. Birthday Dinner WOOD RIVER. Mn and Mrs Harold'Smithon of Ferguson avenue entertained with a birthday dinner in honor of their daughter Mary Jane, who was two years old Dinner was served 'at 8 o'clock Saturday evening. A big birthday cake with lighted candles, made by Mrs. Maasa, was the centerpiece for the table.

Guests were Mrs. Laura Smlthson, Mrs. Rebecca Cunningham, Mrs. Pearl Massa and Miss Mabel Pitch. Kura-Join-Us Claw WOOD RIVER.

The Kunv Joln-Us Class of the Presbyterian Church will hold its annual quet at the church the last Wed nesday In March on March nstead of the third Wednesday. Mystery Pols wljl be revealed; New of fleers to be Installed are: Joe Powell, president; Mm. Rolla Hord, vice-president. Omar Helmkamp, secretary, and Mn. S.

H. McGHl. treasurer. Luelia Darling teacher of Wt committee for the VJSRS consists of Mrs. Frank Diamond, Mrs.

J. L. Cross, Mrs. W. Olbert, Miss Grace Darling, Mrs.

B. L. Olbert, Mrs. Paul Page, Mrs. Raymond Jack and Mrs.

K. D. Hull. Mission Circle Meets WOOD RIVER The Mission Circle of the- Baptist church met with Mrs. William Hawkins at her home on Lorena avenue Friday afternoon.

Miss LHa Elder was the leader and devotions were led by Mrs. Matt Freeman. were served after the meeting. Visit Parents WOOD RIVER Mr. and Mrs.

Jerome Schlieper of Decatur were weekend guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Lorena avenue and Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Schlieper of Hartford. P. T. A. Benefit Party WOOD Miss Mabel Miller and Archibald entertained a two-table bridge party at the home of Miss Millar Saturday night.

Prizes by Miss Marjorte Crewell ere find won Miss Elizabeth Retterath, Others attending -were Miss Louisa 'Montgomery, Miss Betty Montgomery, Miss Adelia Gerdeman and Miss Fistula Sometimet Results From Piles Thousandi of rectal sufferen might nave from humiliation and serious of Flitula or dtep-Mated noiceuei by caM of.Pltoi recogni ihouU izing that an ordinary not be neglected. Ltarn the facu by writing today for a FREE copy of an 133-page Him- tratvd book on FUUUa. Pllei (hetnorrholdi), rectal abKeuci, related allmantt and colon dUorderi. A wilt do. It may you much trouble and worry.

The McCteary Clinic, D-328 Excclilor Sprtngi, Mo. BOWEL WORMS CANT HURT ME! wlHrt YOU think! the truth I (t Ii eaay for you anybody, "catch" And tbeta ugly can MUM (treat djatnae Inilde you, viOuntt your If Uee Jayqe'e Vermlfoie to drive out round- WORM' before they can "grt and make Ameriea'a bed knows proprietary worm medicine i ueed by lift, over When you fldcetlnir. (Uhr or toat, uneaay atomafhi 'low of and set Jarni'i It axpeli ttubborn worn no are It merely a mild laxative. Oi At all (Uug rtom. Demand 1 iat Plenty I SUrcbtt Ut4i Ugly Full Snow in Sunken Garden on Belleview Avenue This staff photo was taken while another photographer was taking little sunken garden on Belleview avenue.

A wet thing with a blanket of white. The snow was heavy and wet, and coated every. Amy Parker. Refreshments were served after the game. Merribelle Class to Meet WOOD RIVER The Merribelle class of the United Brethren church will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs.

Cross In the 200- block on Feiguson avenue. Wed 53 Yean WOOD and Mrs. Alfred Wakeford, of Ferguson avenue, celebrated their fifty-third wedding anniversary quietly at home Saturday. The couple were presented with a wedding cake, decorated with large pink roses, and floral tributes from Mr. Wakeford's fellow em- ployes at the International tannery.

Auto Collisions WOOD minor automobile collisions were reported to Wood River police over the weekend. Vehicles driven by Alfred Gross of. Alton and R. A. Shanks of Wood River collided at 5:45 p.

m. Saturday at Sixth street and the Edwardsville road. Both, cars were damaged, but no one was injured. Sunday evening another collision was reported, between cars driven by James Landers of Edwardsville and Millard Cole of Wood River, with damage to both vehicles. Attends Funeral WOOD Ray Highfill of Acton avenue was called to Kampsville by the death' of her uncle, John Haynes.

The funeral was at Kampsville this morning. P. E. O. Entertains Husbands WOOD RIVER Chapter F.

C. of P. E. O. entertained their husbands and guest, Dr.

Prochazka, at a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1. W. Jolley of 261 Eighth street Saturday night.

An lnterest'-g program followed the dinner, with Dr. Prochazka, an Instructor at Shurtleff College, as speaker on world conditions. Pinochle Club Meets WOOD Toby Thomure of Acton avenue was hostess to her pinochle club Friday night. Mrs. Herman DeWitt made high score and received a prize.

The hostess served refreshments late In the evening. Amoma Class Meeting WOOD Amoma class of the First Baptist church met with Mrs. Troy Kesslnger of Friday night. Mrs. Earl Jennings was assistant hostess.

A musical entertainment was enjoyed after the business meeting. Miss June Bangert gave two piano selections, Miss June Thompson, vocal solo, Miss Betty Thompson, piano solo, Miss Bonnie Stein- grubey, piano solo. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Home From SJblay WOOD Virginia West, a teacher in the Sibley, III, public schools, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank West of Seventh street: Sportsman's Club to Meet WOOD Wood River Sportsman's club will meet Tuesday night at the East Alton Shelter house. Girl Scout Council Meets WOOD Girl Scout Council met at the home of Mrs. J. B. Wainwrlght of Eighth street Thursday night.

The newly-elected officers took office: Mrs. Leo H. Konzen, commissioner; Mrs. W. F.

Andrews, vice-commissioner; Mrs. Ernest Balke, recording and corresponding secretary; Mrs. Roger Holcomb, treasurer; Mrs. Daniel Halloran financial secretary. Mrs.

Konzen appointed the following committees: Mrs. Dan Halloran, Mrs. Roger Holcomb, Mrs. J. B.

Wainwrlght, finance; training and personnel, Mrs. Wainwrlght, Mrs. Glenn DeAtley and Mrs. George Louvier; history, Mrs. Phoebe Goldberg; program, Mrs.

Glenn DeAtley, Mrs. John P. Lauck, Mrs. Ernest Balke; publicity and public relations, Mrs. W.

F. Andrews, Mrs. Harry Frede- klng, Miss June Thompson, Mrs. Robert Wilson; camp, Mrs. Henry Mueller, Mrs.

Al Hoppert, Mrs. WU- bur Stevens; badges and awards, Mrs. George Louvier, Mrs. W. F.

Andrews; Juliet Lowe fund, Mrs. W. F. Andrews, Mrs. Harry Fredeking; annual dinner, Mrs.

J. B. Wainwright, Mrs. Daniel Halloran Mrs. Roger Holcomb; new council members, Mrs.

Robert Wilson, AIRLINE RESERVATIONS time Intorautttoo on all American, Chicago nortliweit TWA Doited Fan-American. Aak about 'direct to Lambert airport (or paMensen. FOSTER'S DRUB STORE Dial 8-9S41 Union Bus Depot NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS The following bonds are being called (or retirement and there will lie no further interest available alter March 17th, 1842: BROADWAY WHITE WAY: Series 6, Bond 1, $500; Series 8, Bond 1, 1500; Series 7, 1, part payment $200 11,200.00 COLLEGE AVENUE WASHINGTON ST. PAVING: 8, Bond 7, 10; Bond 8, $100; Bond 8, $100. 800.00 JUDSON AVENUE PAYING: Series 4, Bond 4, $100; Series 5, Bond 4, flOO 200.00 MAXEY AVE.

A CHAPIN PLACE PAVING: Series 4, Bond 5, $100; Series 5, Bond 4, $100 (Series 5, Bond 6, $100, Series Bond 1, $100 ....400.00 UPPER PIASA VALLEY SEWER: Series 1, pt payment Bond '7, Series Bond 2, part payment, $400; Bond 3, $1000; Bond 4, $600, Bond 5, part payment, 100; Series 8, Bond 2, part payment, $800; Series 4, Bond part payment, $400; Series 7, Bond 2, part payment, $400; Series 8, Bond 8, part payment, $800; Series 8, Bond 2, part payment, $800 4,000.00 WEST END BUSINESS DISTRICT PAVING: Series 8, Bonds 28 to 81 inclusive, $100 each; Series 9, Bonds 18 to 26 Inclusive, $100 1800.00 UPPER ALTON WHITE WAY: Series 4, Bond 8, $100. 100.00 TJie following bonds were published and called for retirement July 17tb, 1041, and not presented, and there is no further Interest available beyond the date of call: END BUSINESS DISTRICT PAVING: Series 8, $500) Bonds, 18, 14 and 15, $100 each 800.00 There are funds available lor payment of principal on the fol- lowtnf pact doe Special Improvement bonds, and there will be no further interest available on them after March 17th, IMSt GBJUEN, GOLD PUTNAM PAVING: Series Bond 9, part payment, $100 100.00 MAUPIN ET AL PAVING: Series Bonds and 14, $100 each ......7. .,.7. SOO.M Series 8, Bond 1, part payment 500.00 PARE DRIVE PAVING SEWER: Series 8, Road 8, part PEABL fttBCET PAVING (New)? Series 7, Bom) 1 Series part payment CTATB 6TBEBT6EWKB, No. Bond 4......

IBTEENra MoGUAK 4MB, 1BTH 8T, IBtH tf. SJCWIBi Series 1 200.00 100.00 WUOT WWKBt 7, part paimeot Bond Alton, tbto day ef Mtteb, C. 1. LANQHAM, Oewptroltor. Cto of AltML Mrs.

Harry Fredeking, Mrs. J. P. Lauck, Mrs. Al Hoppert; representative from leader association, Mrs, 'George Louvier.

Tentative plans for the annual banquet on March 16 were made. The anniversary of the founding of tHte Girl Scouts will also be observed. The annual spring cooky drive was discussed. Wood River Motes WOOD RIVER Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Smlthson of Ferguson avenue spent Sunday at St. Louis. George Buck of Ninth street went to Cuba, 111., Saturday to visit his nephew. He will leave for the army on Wednesday. Mrs.

Fred Graham of Madison avenue spent most of last week at New Salem, 111., with her father, who is recuperating from an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fredrickson of Lorena avenue spent Friday at St. Louis; Robert Lenhardt of Scott Field spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs.

Emily Lenhardt, of Lorena avenue. Miss Mary Eaton of Ninth street was at St Louis on Saturday. Donald Ruyle, who is attendlnj lineman's school at Peoria, spen the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Forrest Ruyle of Penning avenue. i Joe Toth and daughters Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Penning avenue, will attend a lee ture on "Alaska and the Yukon' at the Municipal Auditorium at Autos Stolen At Wood Rive the to Wood River police Weekend, and both were within a few hours.

Ray Buchacker, of reported his '37 Ford near Fretuchie's tavern light between 11:30 p. night The car was on the old aQ Harold Jackson, of 210 13th street, reported from Assembly of God Church after 8 p. m. recovered later behind a residence a few doors away, 3 Monticello Girlg To Speak at Alton Three Monttcello girls will SITl cuss "What Girls are ThlnwJ5. before 100 girls at the Alton HlaV School Tuesday morning.

Ruth Sumner will present thJ viewpoint of the English girl, Suf Freer will represent the prepars. tory school girl, and Jo AtmKlnsey! will offer the opinion of col' lege girl. Louis this evening. Burton Hoi Will be he lecturer. Mrs.

A. E. Meiners of First strwl I returned to her home from St Joseph's Hospital where she underwent surgical treatment Thurs. I day. She will be confined'to home for some time.

Mr. and Delos 111., were quests ol Mr. and Cleve Newcomb ol Fifth street, Sunday. Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally, When your head aches and nerntl I All drUggUtKtlOo, 300, 600. Liquid CAPUDINE KroOon I.

Mid by Saaden Urat Broiul- way Market Alton, OVER 40 MILLION) CAPSULES USED HO TO GET AIOAI TO PAT TOUR INCOME Tl No endorsers or guarantors Monthly payments to fit your own pocketbook MUST PAY at least one-fourth 1 of your total federal income tax by March 16th. If you do not, your entire tax becomes due at once. If you need additional cash in order to pay your tax on Mafcb 16th, and if you have a job, you can borrow the money at Household Finance. Then you may repay your loan in small monthly instalments. See in the table below how.

you may choose a convenient payment plan. All you do All you do to apply for a Household Finance loan is to tell us how much you need and how you wish to repay. time will question friends or red- lives about your credit. $50 loan for only $3.20 cost of a Household Finance li is surprisingly reasonable. Supp you borrow $50 and repay ia monthly instalments of $13.30 each.

You repay a total of $53.20. Thecort of your loan is thus only $3.20. suppose yOtf borrow $100 on the month plan. Your six montWy ments of $18.18 each total The cost of your loan is just If you need a loan to pay pwtoral of your tax, or for any other good rw- DM eon, see us at once. Or just Household Finance loans are made in say how much you wish to thtw 1 vntir urn alwavg ready to ItiaKl IW 1 three ways.

1, On your personal note. No security is required. Note loans are made, under proper conditions, to both single persons and married couples. 2. On your car.

This plan may beat At your needs, 3. On your furniture. Your loan will be made the way which bestfits your own situation. need no guarantors to borrow at Household. Service is quick and private.

You may apply for your loan one day and have the money in your hands the next. At no We are always ready to mak loans. Phone or visit us without obligation. Free Income Tax Help TMi niw Income Tax Ettimotor ihouif approximate tax you uiiH hati lo pay. Iff frttl Atk for mt-rand for official V.

S. lax forms. Returns nota- lint without Anyone may me lliisfriiL intoau lax urn'ce. FIND HHH THg CASH LOAN YOU NEED CHOOai YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT as 112.98 26.96 mm 16634 $6.65 13 JO ZMO 88.U W.6JI $4.64 9.09 18.18 88.78 $3.49 10.48 13.97 27.88 34.77 41.64 to 2.86 6,72 8.68 11.45 14.31 17.17 22.84 38.47 34,08 11 2.44 4.86 7.33 9.77 12.21 14.65 19.48 24.27 29.W $6.07 g.10 10.12 16.M 20.09 24.02 be the lull lk Pbows 3-8871.

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