Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Alderman Quits At Wood River; To Run for Mayor Baker Resigns of Filling Vacancy in Doubt ro0 RIVER, Jan. of Alderman Charles Baker of the Fourth ward, ef- flrilve at completion of two years I hH four-year term, was by Wood River City Coun- 7. meeting Monday Baker a candidate for mayor In the April election, in a to Mayor Harrod and the City Coun- 'e (he fact that I have created (he possibility of a vacancy the City Council by entering ihe mayoralty campaign, I deem It fair and just that I should at this time announce my intention fl resigning from the council, that anyone desiring to run for the vacancy will have ample time which to do so. -Therefore, 1 am respectfully re- miesting you to accept my resignation offpctive at the completion of two years of the four-year term I am now serving." The letter was signed Charles R. Baker.

Rending of Baker's letter of resignation prompted a prolonged discussion during which opinion of Attorney L. H. Holland was given ns to whether there would be a vacancy in the office of alderman in the Fourth ward in April election to fill the unexpired term of Bsker. City Attorney Holland's opinion had been sought, it was brought out, by City Clerk George Schillinger, who wished to know whether two candidates for alderman would be elected in the Fourth ward, one for a four-year term, and one for a two-year term to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Baker.

City Attorney Holland held that, as Baker's resignation wag tendered to become effective at completion of two years of his four- year term on May 1, there would not be a vacancy in the office until then, and therefore no occasion for naming a second alderman In the ward at the April 15 election. Two ordinances which were passed when there was possibility of combining the water and sewer system and which provided additional rates for water users at Wood River, but which plan was later abandoned when the proposed sewer system was rejected by the people in an election, were repealed, and an ordinance in force prior to passage of the two repealed, was declared in full force and effect. The light committee was authorized to instruct the Illinois Light Power tojilace a light at the corner of Fifth street and Eaton avenues. Enters St. Joseph's Hospital WOOD RIVER.

Dolores Pod- horn, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Podhorn of 659 First street, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital last evening for medical treatment. Charles Meyers of Rosewood Heights is a patient in St.

Joseph's Hospital where he was admitted at p. yesterday for surgery Parents of Son RIVER. and Mrs. Broaddus of 68 Ferguson parents of a son. born P.

Monday at Alton 1 Hospital. The baby was PAGE THREB Annual Banquet for Wood River Patrol Boys Banquet held at Lewis-Clark school patrol boys of District 104 Friday Photo Art Shop picture. Brothers to Enter Service Charles Franklin Rice and Dudley Harris Rice. Staff photo. from Whiting a a.rs Church, Whiting, Ynd! last Saturday morning, have returned Among those at the wed- onts reception wer his par- i Mrs, Steve Dvorchak nn.v, Miss Mary Magurany William 5s lt Mrs kSilSE am ghtp1 Ann, John Magur- Losch Manchal and Joseph Sewing class n'.

one clock The afternoon will be 1 8 a anyone Wishln 8 the sewing class may do Infant Named WOOD RIVER Mr. and of tan Cr have born rle to thelr daughter, at AIM Jcan Marle was born Hospital ai "Ive at 525 Society to Meet PiMiri.11,1 avenue, Malheny M. bo ho to Study group be leader und Mrs. S. rty 7 A en of tho Auxiliary of Par given at Legion Volunteers for Army So He May Go with Brother WOOD RIVER, Jan.

the United States army selective service did not sever association of two Wood River brothers, one of whom had been called in the second quota of Wood River township's selective service, it revealed today at the board's headquarters here. When CharlQg Franklin Rice, 25, of 136 South Main street, learned his brother, Dudley Harris Rice, 22, had passed the physical examination for entrance to army training and was scheduled to leave Wood River with the next quota of men, Jan. 23, he went to the selective service board and volunteered his services and asked to be sent in the same contingent as his brother so that they might not be Dudley Harris, the younger of the brothers, is employed at. Western Cartridge Co. Queried as to whether the young man held a position that might exempt him from selective service training, his brother said that he did not know, that he had not asked for exemption.

Hall at 8 p. and tables will bc arranged for bridge, pinochle and bunco, after which refreshments will be served. This will he ono of a scries of card parties that have been In progress during the winter under the combined efforts of tin- Legionnaires and auxiliary members. Car Stolen WOOD RIVER Herman Green of 3305 Lincoln street, Alton, reported to police Sunday that his automobile had been stolen from 810 Rice street sometime between 8 and 9 o'clock, according to police records. The car was a two- door, deluxe model with a V-lype ornampnt on the front bumper, engine No.

PB219565 and license No. 18643-1, the description staled. Return from Funeral WOOD RIVER Mrs. Janet Medford of 823 Penning avenue. and Morris Medford of Wood River; Mrs.

Mart Long of Jerseyville and Mrs. Berry Allen of 1'ekin nave returned from Dlxon, where they attended funeral services at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon for Samuel B. Wade of Memphis, who wus the brother jf Mrs. Medford, Mrs. Long and Mrs.

Allen. Wade, who was reared and educated in Jurseyville, died ast Wednesday at Methodist hospital at Memphis after an illness ilnce early last spring. He was div freight representative for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Memphis, for seven years und foi he past 16 years had been agent 'or various railroads. Services were conducted in Memphis Ki nornlng before tho body wus taken Dlxou. Holland Draft Appeal Agent WOOD RIVER, Jan.

H. Holland, city attorney at Wood River, was notified today of his appointment as appeal agent for Selective Service Board, No. 2, it was announced by Chairman Giehl of the Wood River Township Selective Service Board. As appeal agent Holland will aid any registrant who wishes to appeal a decision of the local board and also will serve as legal con- Candidates Inducted Into Wood River Lodge Initiation of candidates for Women of Moose Lodge at Wood River, ceremony. Photo Art Shop picture.

sultant to the board. Holland's appointment was made by Governor Green and notification was sent from the office of Paul G. Armstrong, state director of selective service. Holland, a past commander of Wood River Post of the American Lpgion, has been active in work of the Legion and Its affiliated bodies. He has notified the Wood River Township board of his acceptance and took the oath today, Chairman Giehl said.

Colorado Loses Illinois Parolee DENVER, Governor Ralph L. Carr ordered the release of George McNeil, 26, whose return to Illinois for parole violation had been requested. The governor said the Illinois parole board failed to arrange for representation at the extradition hearing. Past Governor Addresses Club When Charles Franklin was asked his reason for volunteering be- I fore his time, he replied he did not wish to be separated from his brother. Arrangements were made at the selective service board headquar- tors to have the brothers undergo physical examination so that they might leave Wood River together next Thursday, to be in the same training camp.

WOOD RIVER, Jan. Service" was the subject of a talk made to Wood River Rotarians at their luncheon meeting yesterday at Whltelaw Hotel when Philip Dale, past governor of Rotary clubs, addressed Wood River members and their guests. A. C. Hunt was in charge of the program and presented Dale, who is from Granite City.

An invitation from the Springfield Rotary Club to attend an inter-city dinner meeting Monday, Feb. 3, at 6 o'clock, was read and accepted. Members were also asked to participate in a meeting with the American Legion next Monday nlghth. J. J.

Copeland of Greenville was a guest of R. A. Scheer, principal of East Alton-Wood River Community High School, at this week's meeting and other guests Included visiting Rotarians Senator Norman Flagg of Edwardsville and Dr. Guy Wimmer, president of Shurtleff College, Alton, and Carl Hartmann also of Alton. To Plan for Day of Prayer WOOD RIVER A committee with representatives from each church in the city will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs.

R. A. Scheer of 310 Lorena aveneu to make plans for the observance of a World Day of Prayer, which will be Feb. 28, It has been announced. Missionary societies around the world plan the Catholic Women At Wood River to Install Officers Luncheon and Reception Set for Wednesday at Church Hall WOOD RIVER, Jan.

elected officers of Wood River- Catholic Woman's Club will bo honored at a luncheon and reception Wednesday at St. Bernard's Hall, at which time they will be Installed as officers of the club. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock and a program of entertainment has been arranged. Mrs. Matt Waymlre will take office as president of the club and other officers elected at the last meeting who will be Installed are vice president, Mrs.

G. L. McKinney who is retiring president; treasurer, Mrs. Paul Schleeper, and secretary, Mrs. H.

M. Brown. Elected to the executive board were Mrs. F. M.

Manning, Mrs. Jake Schmieder, Mrs. D. j'. Halloran and Mrs.

S. R. Hegeman. Members of the retiring board, who are Mrs. Manning, Mrs.

James McNaly, Mrs. J. J. Maloney and Mrs. Frank Meyer, will be hostesses at the luncheon meeting tomorrow and they made plans for the affair at a meeting Monday at the home of Mrs.

McKinney. Mrs. Me- Klnney has served as president of the club for five years. observance annually. Representatives have been asked to attend the meeting from all churches here and although some have not been personally contacted they are Invited to be present at Thursday's meeting.

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pmtcls: Dale Blue, Sport Pink, Southern Aqua. Siies 12 to 20. X.5Q ndi'triiitd in Vogut MAMMA 5 PANCAKE FLOUR floor What Alton Leaders Think of SIHJHTLEFF Personnel Director "Shurtleff College, in my mind, offers the youth of our community an excellent opportunity to continue their education at a small cost. There are a good many students in any community afford to attend colleges or universities away from home, and Shurtleff meets this need I believe the next trend in education will be to smaller colleges With Shurtleff adding business administration to its curriculum and the thought of adding still other vocational studies, they are meeting the needs of our industrial community." W. WOOD, personnel director, Owens-Illinois Glass Co.

Physician "I feel very strongly that there is a need for the smaller college that will carry a higher educational program to the citizens of the smaller community I hope that the citizens of our community will see fit to contribute liberally to the establishment of a greater Shurtleff The Pioneer Spirit which achieved the starting of the college will certainly win out B. SMITH, M. president, Alton Board of Education. Merchant "There is no project more worthy or deserving of the support of the community than the rebuilding of Shurtleff College, which for so many years has been part and parcel of the very existence of Alton Like our precious democratic liberties, Shurtleff College has been too much taken for granted Let us hope that the present emergency will inspire the community not only to rebuild Shurtleff, but also to make us aware of the graat blessings we enjoy from the influence of such an institution in our midst." CARL A. HARTMANN, the Hartmann store.

Banker "Is it economically sound for the public to provide substantially for the needs of the smaller college so that a larger number of our youth may also have that which they desire, but cannot afford and without which they are handicapped in the struggle to make a living in an environment of business and culture? Assuming the work of the school to be of standard quality, there can be but one answer. Any activity which has a cultural influence in the community and which can improve and increase the capacity and can add to the mental equipment of the individual and, widen the scope of his understanding, is entitled to ask for support from the public. Shurtleff College has this aim, and on this ground makes its appeal to the A. CALDWELL, president First National Bank and Trust Co. Editor "Shurtleff has made an important contribution toward the intellectual development of the people of Alton and vicinity There has come a significant change in the trend of educational thought and Shurtleff has shown its interest in it In these days when skilled labor must have advance preparation for the difficult problems that may arise, Shurtleff can be of great service for the Alton- Wood River area I believe that Shurtleff's future has a far greater useful service than has her PAUL B.

COUSLEY, editor, Alton Evening Telegraph. Educator "Shurtleff makes it possible for large numbers of Alton young people to get a college education, who would otherwise be denied that opportunity The cultural influence of Shurtleff, a Christian college, has a very wholesome effect upon students of all ages in the public schools. We personally know a number of excellent teachers who would not been able to prepare themselves to teach if there had been no local college We believe all thoughtful citizens will gratefully rally to the support of R. CURTIS, superintendent of instruction, Alton Public Schools. Lawyer "There is a strong feeling among thoughtful people in Alton that Shurtleff College is one of the most valuable assets of the community.

In the past the college has exerted a world-wide influence, and I hope this influence can be BROWN, attorney. Teacher "A population of 100,000 people can be served by a college in this area Hundreds of boys and girls who cannot afford to enter the universities and other colleges of the state need what a college can afford them while living at home. Shurtleff must furnish them the opportunity or they will not go beyond the high school C. HANNA, Principal, Alton High School. Shurtleff College Building Fund Campaign January 20 to 25 i I I.