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ALTON EVENING WEDNESDAY, JULY 24,1835 ociety. aunt WtDDTOCM TEAS JjAKOtt RVORPTXOMV r. Mlw Drtetotrner Drlcsocrncr tained at her home on Sanford avenue last week, and har" as guests of her club. Bridge was played and a course rcpant was served. Club prl7.es were awarded to the Mtocs Wilma Robiaion, Rita Fennel) and Jeannctte Schulz.

Mlm Rot ia Hellrung of 800 Alton street Invited the club to meet with her In U-o weeks. Club With Lively. Mildred Lively gave a party for members of her club last eve- Cards were played until a to Attend Open Members of Zeta Beta Psl sorority will attend the showing Of the "Beloved Rogue" at the Municipal Opera in St Louts tomorrow night. There will be about 30 Included in the party. They will go into St.

Louis by Intcrurban. for Frailer Ruth Cousley entertained this afternoon in honor of Miss Kleanor Frazler of Peorla, who is visiting Miss Mary Pfeiffenberger. A picnic luncheon was served at Marquette state park, after which the guests motored to Chautauqua 'Sheer" Wonders Can Be Accomplished in Al most No Time at All! PATTEBN 2359 late hour when reireshmcr.ta were lor a swim. served Mte Monica Stcphcnson, I The Kuests included the Mtescs se (Eleanor Glldcraleevc, Frances Rue, Ruth Vance, Phyllis Gervlg, Mary Miss Lively and M'ss Mildred Km merson were given club prizes. HUi i.

The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. C. E. Narup, at her home on Franklin avenue. MlM Miss Darlene Wuthenow of 1006 Worden avenue had guests on Tuesday night members of her club, entertaining with a bridge party.

During the latter part of the evening refreshments were served. MlAS Krma Voseljoh), Miss Lucille BIISSC, Mrs. Arthur Maas and. Miss Mnrjorlc Husband excelled at bridge and were given prlze.s. Miss Verla Lampert of Warren street will entertain the club In two weeks.

PiellfMibfirgor and Eleanor Frazler. I're-Nuptlal Dinner Mr and Mrs. LcRoy Dletschy of 814 East Fifth street were host and hostess to a dinner party Tuesday night, entertaining 'ten guests in honor of Mrs. sister, Mrs. Anne Noycs.

and her fiance, J. J. Hflmlnccr, of Elizabeth, N. J. The marriage of Mrs.

Noyes and Mr. El- mlnger took place today. Mrs. Noyes selected her birthday anniversary on which to be married, and the dinner table was decorated with a large birthday cake, ornamented with miniature bride and groom. Daisies, roses and petunias were also used in the decorative scheme.

Several pre-nuptlal parties, including a dinner at the Missouri Athletic Association c-n Monday, nauAcr jNuyea twuiiiiiu uiu uuuu were piven in St. Louis in honor 01 J. J. Elmiger, of Elizabeth, N. J.

The Mrs. Noyes. Miss Eulalia Schlomer Impressive ceremony was performed as hostess to the party given on by the Bev. J. J.

Brune, and Mrs Noycs' brother, John Wickenhauscr Nuptials 8t. Church was the scene of a pretty wedding this morning a 7 o'clock when Mrs. Anne Wlcken hauser Noyes became the bride and sister, Mrs. LcRoy Dletschy were the couple's attendants. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrln'a wedding march played by Prof.

M. Hiendlmayr, Mrs. Noyes was attired in a bridal gown of white moussellne de sole, made along simple lines, and wore a chic hat to correspond. Her flowers were gardenias and lilies of the valley, arranged in a corsage. Mrs.

Dletschy was attractively gowned in pale green, and wore a large hat of yellow braid and accessories to correspond. She wore a corsage of yellow roses. A wedding breawfast was served at the Mlnpral Springs Hotel to 18 guests. Delphiniums, snap dragons and baby breath were used In the decorative scheme. Mr.

and Mrs. Elmiger left later In the day for an automobile trip through Canada, and will take up their residence in Elizabeth In August. Mr. Elmiger engaged, in business. Mrs.

Elmiger is the daughter of Wllllani Wickenhauser of 3600 Wiekeahauser avenue. Club With Miss Elliausen Members of the Double Four Bridge Club were entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Nettle Elhau- sen, In Liberty Prairie. Cards provided diversion, and delicious refreshments were served. Club prizes were presented to Mrs. Bay Budde, Mrs.

Fred Fortschneider, Miss El- hausen and Mrs. Martin A. Gradl. Mrs. Bobert Smith of Ed wards- vllle will be hostess to the club in two weeks.

Alton DeMolay Excursion Entertainment committee of Alton Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will sponsor an evening excursion on the Steamer President, for DcMo- lays and friends, Tuesday, Aug. 13. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, and the advance sole indicate that all tickets will be disposed of before Uie day ol the excursion. Ralph Williams' orchestra of Chicago is furnishing dunce music on the President this season. The President will leave the foot of Washington avenue, St.

Louis, al o'clock. Jack Droscher is chairman of the excursion committee, and tickets may be secured from Mr. Drcschcr or any member of his committee. A 8 And 40 Dinner Tarty Twenty-two guests were enter talncd at a dinner-meeting of Eight and Forty, Madison Count' Salon, held Tuesday evening at thi home of Mr. nnd Mrs.

A. Mohr, 1211 Central avenue. Mrs. Hurry Ma honey and Mrs. Mohr were host esses, In addition to the Alton mem bcrs, guests were present from Ed wardsvlllo and Granite city.

After the dinner tables were arranged and lotto was played. Fav were awarded Mrs. Ruby Harris Mrs. J. E.

Walton, Mrs. C. Streeper and Mrs. Lucille Murcht no. Election of delegates to th Qulncy convention, scheduled fo last evening, was postponed unt the next meeting.

Dinner at Westboroujrb. Club Captain and Mrs, M. Harlo and Lieut, and Mrs. B. L.

Dean Webster Groves, entertained a a dinner-dance on Tuesday evenln at Westborotigh Country Club 1 i.onor of Capt. and Mrs. W. Wanamacher of Alton, who wl leave soon for their new station i Washington, D. C.

other quests the evening were Capt. and Mr Edwin Ketchum and Lieut. E. Eaposlto. Dinner at Koeulf Home Stanley and Jim Koenlg of Foutd avenue entertained several of thel young friends at a dinner on th lawn of their home Tuesday eye nlng.

Those enjoying the party be aides the were Bill Knne, Jim Spangler, and and Stew Wmuv maker, B. V. ft LOWtte Luncheon KMk Mul J. Flatley entertains with iwacjwon Tuesday at he home on North Alby street, havln guesU of B. c.

Uague, The playing or bridge fol the enjoyment and Everett Beatlvy. Ed ward and Mrt, John Mickey JMHftMbui Supper for MlM McCasklll Miss Lucille McCaskill of Chattanooga, was the guest of honor ast night at a barbecue supper partv given by Mr. and Mrs. Matt tfcCaskill at their home, 2828 Wata- ee avenue. About 40 members of he younger set were present.

The barbecue was prepared by Mr. McCasklll, and Mrs. McCasklll was Misted In serving by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Schweppe.

After dinner, most of the guesu motored Into St. Louis, where they pent the evening dancing. Hostess to Slumber Party Miss Jean Cousley entertained ast night with a slumber party at er home, 437 Belleview avenue, in onor of Miss Eleanor Gee, who is isltlng Miss Jeanne Giberson. The guests Included the Misses at Swain, Ella Pfeiffenberger, eanne Gething, Eleanor Gllder- eeve, Miss Gee and Miss Giberson. Club With MlM rfonnle Ele Miss Bonnie Ele was hostess on Tuesday night to members of her lub, and pinochle furnished enter- alnment tor the guests.

Following warding of prizes to Miss Stella Elaln, Mrs. Emll Werner, Mrs. Ger- Id Dalton and Miss Ele, dainty re- reshments were enjoyed. The next meeting of the club will held with Mrs. Clifford Hand, at ler home on Belle Monday.

Mr. Elmlnger arrived by plane from Elizabeth Tuesday afternoon. By Anne Adams Sheer" wonders like Anne Adams' charming voile frock pictured here can be accomplished by the veriest beginner I And isn't that good news to the girl who needs a few extra dress frocks in her vacation trunk? Wouldn't a vivid flowered triple sheer, with Its simple yoke-sleeve flattering a sun-tanned arm be love- on the dance floor? The soft full wdlce does such nice things in the name of femininity and the trim, slim skirt has just enough flare for a graceful swirl as you dance. Its fabric possibilities are legion for chiffon, voile, printed crepe or sheer cottons, The new crystal buttons end a lot of sparkle I Pattern 2359 Is available In sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Size 18 takes 3 1-2 yards 39 Inch abric.

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Chcrrlo Marmlno of 2208 East Broadway are announcing the birth of a seven pound daughter, this morning. A six-pound son was born to Jhester W. Durrow, Ph. and Mrs. Darrow of Chicago, Saturday, July 20.

The babe, who has been given the name of Alan Rcutcr Dai-row, is the Bev. and Mrs. W. E. Darrow's fifth grandchild.

Dr, Ruth Reuter Darrow, mother of Alan Reuter, Is a physician. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Strader 531 Liberty street have given the name of Bobert Gordon to a son born July 22. The baby weighs 10 pounds and is their second child.

Church Events A supper and social will be heu this evening at Grace Methodls Church. Serving will begin at o'clock. Sodallste of St. Mary's had a no luck supper at St. Mary's Hall, Monday evening.

Plans for a supper in the open were cancelled owing to weather conditions. The First Baptist Church prayer meeting on Thursday evening 7:30 will be led by the Rev. W. Darrow. Topic "The Worth of Human Personality." Suggests Two Names for New Lake at Alton St.

Charles, July 23, 1035 Editor. The Telegraph I believe the suggestion of a namo for the lake to wiulf by the Alton dam IK now In order. I have two names to suKuest; Lake" mimed after the historic painting on the Plnsu bluffs north of Alton. Lovejoy" in honor Of the flrnt mtu'tyr luv the cause ol slavery. Lovejoy was mobbed li St.

Charles and Inter killed by a mob at Alton. The original island" Is now part of the nmiu shore of St Charles county, undrr the name ol "Dresser Island." Thi- new "Pltxstk Island" Is in the Ml- river At the mouth of I'lusa creek north of Alton. Lovejoy was one or the historic characters In the United states, A printer by trade and publisher of He wan a strong advocate Qf free prow and the abolition Of slavery. In the cause of which he Mcrlficiut ins lite. UEN L.

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Vessel Towed in After Collision in Pacific SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 The coast guard cutter Shawnee early today placed line aboard the steamship Calmar, disabled in a collision off the Golden Gate, and started towing her to San Francisco. The Japanese motorshlp Koryu Maru, which was reported to have crashed into the Calmar amldshlp, was proceeding toward this port under her own power. The Japanese vessel did not report whether she was damaged. The collision occurred in a thick fog about 11 o'clock last night. Post Plans Moscow Flight LOS ANGELES, July 24 Final plans of Wiley Post to take off on a projected flight to Moscow via Seattle and Alaska remained secret today.

That he would hop away from Union air terminal at Burbank "any lime now" was about all the noted flier would say. His wife Is to make the Journey with him, Argentine Senator Shot To Death from Gallery BUENOS AIRES, July 24 The slaying ot Senator Enzo Bordabehere, shot to death In a crowded senate chamber during a bitter door debate, was charged today to Carlos Valdez Cora, former ixjllre official of the town of VI- eente Lopez. Six shots rang out from the public gallery of the senate yesterday as Senator Lisandro Delatorre was conducting an Interpellation of the government's meat Industry program, interrupted repeatedly by minister of finance Federico Pl- nedo. Senator Bordabehcre fell under the fire and was hurried to Ills homo where he died. MlniMer of agriculture Luis Dahau and provincial deputy Rafael Manclnl were wounded slightly.

Want Adi Swimming Party Twenty-five girls of the Oweru- Illlnois packing department, third shift, and their guests enjoyed a swlmmlni! party and pothu-k supper yesterday afternoon and eve- ninii at Lindbergh park. An.uu'c- ments for the party were made by Mlw Helen Fraley, athletic repre- MUUUVC Of MM ttUft. Upper Alton News of Distillery fire Charles O. Smith, an Alton youth employed as a mechanical engineer at the Hiram Walker distillery at Pcoria, called the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles O. Smith of Walnut street, today, over long-distance telephone to let his family here know he had gone through the fire experience at the huge liquor plant without Injury. The young man had a thrilling experience during the fire but did not have much time to tell his parents about details during the brief phone conversation. Guild Does White Cross Work Mrs. Dewey Paynter was hostess last evening at her home, 1324 Washington avenue, to members of the Anna of Ava chapter of the Wlrld Wide Guild.

The 28 women in attendance who devoted the evening to making articles to be sent to missionaries In foreign fields. Other white cross work was done during the evening after which Mrs. Paynter served refreshment. Vacation School to Close The vacation summer school at College Avenue Prehsbyterlan church will close at noon tomorrow. A program and exhibition of work done by the pupils will be held In the church, beginning at 7:30 Thursday evening, which will be the closing event of the school.

The school will join the church and Sunday school Friday in the annual picnic at Bock Spring park. The picnic starts at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon and will be In the valley. Because of the program and exhibit tomorrow evening In the church the choir will meet for rehearsal at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Judd to Speak Mrs, A.

W. Judd, former Upper Alton woman now residing at Ed- wardsvllle, will be the speaker next Sunday morning at Plasa Chautauqua on W. C. T. U.

day, on "Womans Duly to Jesus Christ." The annual event of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held at Chautauqua usually attracts a large attendance. Miss Julia Simpson, president of the Upper Alton W. C. T. says many from Alton are planning to spend Sunday at Chautauqua and attend the annual service.

Next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock the annual meeting of Plasa Chautauqua stockholders will be held at the grounds, and officers will be elected. Leaves Next Week for New Home Mrs, Hilda Wastler of Main street with her two sons will leave next week for their new home In Qulncy where Mrs. Wastler Is taking a position. This week she Is closing her business affairs In Alton and Is leas- Ing her Main street residence property. Friday evening the Delta Sigma class of Main street Methodist Sunday school will give a supper at Blvervlew park In honor of Mrs.

Wastler, one of the class members. In the event of rain the supper will be given In the church dining room. Dads Talk Fish Fry At a meeting of the Milton dads, last evening the annual outing and fish fry came upior discussion. For several years the organization's annual picnic has been held at Grafton where the frying of fish was an important feature. Plans for the fry were not definitely made but It Is believed the outing will be held at Grafton a week from next Sunday.

Three 111 In One "Wyona, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Trower, of 2309 Amelia street, Is 111 of scarlet fever and the home is under quarantine. Mrs. Trower and another daughter, Alberta, are ill of tonsUltis.

Those ill were reported getting along fairly well. Ready For Annual Social Plans for the annual lawn social, Friday evening, by Franklin social club on the grounds to the north of the Masonic Temple were said to be complete today. Ben Bryant, house committee chairman, is general chairman of the social while C. G. Smith is chairman of the supper.

Serving at tables on the lawn will start at 5 o'clock and continue until 7. Flans for taking care of a large patronage have been made and there will be plenty of food for this purpose, committeemen said. Bcder Grotto drum and bugle corps will give an exhibition during the evening and Joe Ladd's orchestra will play for the dance that starts at 8 o'clock. Carter Brothers To Locate Here Bussell and Donald Carter of the Wood Blver Motor Co. are planning to move to Alton in the near future and are seeking homes in the Upper Alton area.

Business interests In Alton will make It necessary for these members of the firm to reside in the city, it was said today. Bussell Carter, third brother of the firm, will continue to reside in Wood Blver. Summer Chautauqua Program The women's class of Jameson Baptist Church is planning a summer Chautauqua program for Friday evening in the basement of the church at 7:42. Talent for the program has been arranged for which Includes the Stiles orchestra, a Hawaiian and a number of vocalists. Mrs.

Geneva McCoy will appear as a reader. To Visit KtUrg Park The Bev. Orvllle Hendrlckson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Flint, Shurtleff college' graduate, Mrs, Hendrlckson and her brother; James Harper of West Frank'ort, have gone to West Frankfort after a visit In the Alton vicinity. They visited here with Mr. and Mrs.

O. Q. Morganroth at their residence on Delhi road. Mrs. Handrlckson's brother likd been visiting the couple at Flint and accompanied them to West Frankfort, Aftar a brief visit in Southern Illinois, the Bev.

and MCS. Hend- rlckson will go to Estes Park, to remain until the first of September when he will resume the work of pastorate in Flint. At Estes Park the couple will visit Dr. and Mrs, Paul Lament Thompson who are on a vacation there. Dr, Thompson and the Rev.

Hendrlrkson were members ol the same elites at Rochester-Colgate University. The Flint-pastor filled the pulpit last sundag oC toe Upper Altoo BaptUi church where he attended services during the days he was at Shurt- Home After Accident joe Taylor, negro resident of North Humbert street and well known about the Upper Alton bust- ness district where he does trucking for the stores, will be confined to his home two or three weeks, according to Dr. J. E. Walton, gave Taylor surgical attention yesterday noon after he had been struck by the motorcycle of a state highway patrolman, John Button The accident occurred In front of the Boloff (Brothers' store on College avenue.

Taylor had his truck standing in front of the store and It was said he stepped out from behind the truck just in time to meet the motorcycle which knocked him down. Butler assisted Taylor to the office of Dr. Walton, less than a block distant and remained with him until he had received medical attention and then took him to his home on Humbert street, Taylor was badly bruised on many parts of his body but no bones were broken, according to Dr. Walton. Personals Members of the Golden Rule class of girls of the Milton Heights'Sun- day school enjoyed a picnic supper late Tuesday afternoon In Lindbergh park.

Mrs. D. D. Hall of Lewlsberg, mother of the Bev. Guy Hall of Alton, will leave next week for her home after a six-week visit here at the residence of the Bev.

Hall at 2800 Brown street. Miss Helen Paynter of 2809 Fernwood avenue has gone to Tipton, to spend a week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William Turner of South Main street are making several trips each week to East St.

Louis to attend Mr. Turner's mother who Is critically ill. No Improvement in her condition has been evident up to this time, Mr. Turner said today. Mrs.

John Boss of College avenue today visited her husband at Barnes Hospital, where he has been a patient the last two or three weeks. Mr. Boss has been getting along satisfactorily and Is up and walks about the hospital each day. A second operation has been under consideration by Mr. surgeons but no time has been set for the operation.

Misses Sylvia and Aline Batts of Johnson City are spending the week with their sister, Mrs, Quentin Warnslng at her home on Badley avenue. Miss Merle Jenkins has returned from visit of two weeks with relatives at Terre Haute, Ind. Miss Jenkins has resumed her work in St. Louis. Mr.

and Mrs. Hans Delfo and children, Tracey and 'Norma, of Bridgeton, N. arrived Monday to spend two weeks with relatives and friends. They are at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Delfo of South Main street. Hans Delfo is with the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. at Bridgeton. Ralph Stahl of Brown street, manager of the Stahl chain of stores is devoting most of his time this week to the Fosterburg store 'during the absence of Manager John Snyder who is on a vacation In the Ozarks. Social-Supper Franklin Masonic Temple Arrangements have been completed for the annual lawn social sponsored by the Franklin Social Club which is to be given on Friday evening, July 26, at the Franklin Masonic Temple oh Washington avenue.

The De Molays' Mother Auxiliary will open the festivities with a jitney supper which will be served In the banquet hall from 5:30 to 7 o'clock The sale of home made cakes will be in charge of Mjrs. Charles Smith while the Rainbow Girls will sponsor the sale of home made candles. Refreshments of all kinds will be served during the evening by members of the Franklin Social Club on the lawn. At 8 o'clock Joe Ladd's orchestra will furnish music for dancing which will be held in the banquet hall. The orchestra is popular among members of the Franklin Social Club and their friends, having played on many occasions during the past season at the Franklin Temple.

There has always been a large attendance at this annual event In past years and" preparations have been made to take care of a large crowd on Friday night. In case of rain the entire building will be used to carry on the activities and programs of entertainment for the evening so that It will not be necessary for any postponement. Adolph Schneeberg Rites Thursday at Brighton BRIGHTON, July Funeral services for Adolph Schee- berg have been set for 3 p. m. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church.

The Bev. T. G. Brashear, pastor, will officiate. Of course, your brooder going to hatch chicks would be mighty surprised if but It Is going to hatch dollars, to.

Your baby chicks properly marketed will put some good ole "chicken wretch" in your pocket. Why not advertise and sell your chicks for Cash by the inexpensive and result producing way, Telegraph want Phont B9. Designer Praises Russian Styles The women of Russia are dressing In the height of style, says Elizabeth Hawes, fashion designer, shown at New York on her return from presenting two fashion shows before Soviet first foreign style exhibits there In 18 years. The Busslan dress industry, however, follows native rather than general European designs, she reports. Firecracker Injury Keeps Mariirom Work GRAFTON; July Depper knows what July 4 celebrations can mean.

He still has a reminder. While he was hiking to his home on Illinois Route 109 from Grafton, Independence Day, an autoist tossed a giant firecracker near him. The explosion burned through the skin of one hand to the bone. Depper consulted a physician Immediately, but the injury Is such he cannot work. He hitch-hikes almost daily to Jerseyville to visit his physician.

Recital Thursday Night At Piasa M. Church Miss Dorotha Means, reader, and Robert Harms, pianist, will give a recital Thursday night at Piasa, 111. They will appear under the auspices of the Young People's Society of the Plasa Methodist Church. 'A Noble Outcast 'at Pere Marquette Friday Lancaster Drama Players will present a Noble at Camp Pere Marquette, Friday night. "The Four Winds" quartette accompanied by Miss Virginia Harris, will sing between acts.

The same play will be given by the Lancaster group at the Congregational Church in Melville, Thursday night. 50 Reservations for County K. of C. Retreat The office of the White House at Florissant, announced this morning that the limit of 60 reservations had been received for retreat to be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Madison County, which will begin Thursday and continue until Monday morning. Included among those going from Alton are Paul Crivello, Theodore Wardeln, Charles Streb and Aloyius Krug.

Frank Troeckler Offers Mitchell Land for Sale Two-hundred acres of the Mitchell farms, near Long Lake at Mitchell, are for sale, according to Frank Troeckler, manager of the farms. The main line of the Alton Southern Bailroad is laid through the center of the tract for sale. The John J. Mitchell estate in that area once included 2000 acres. PERSONAL Miss Helen Zerwas of the Alton- jerscyville road underwent an op- eratlon this morning at St.

Marys Hospital in St. Louto. Miss Zerwas is in the office of the Shell Petroleum in Boxana. The Misses Jane and Buth Watkins of Falrmount have returned from charlevoix, where they were guests of the Misses oeorgene and Louise Olln, at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs.

John M. Olln, of Falnhount. During their stay the Misses Watkins were delightfully feted'and among the soclel events given for them was a dancing party, with the Misses Olin as hostesses. Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Franke of 3017 Edwards street left last Saturday for Los Angeles, to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Yancey, formerly of Alton. Dr. E.

B. Kurd of Miami, left Tuesday for Alton to Join Mrs. Kurd who Is the guest of her father, Dr. B. A.

Waff, of Bast Broadway. After a two weeks' stay In Alton, Dr. Hurd will leave for Miami, accompanied by Mrs. Hurd. Mr.s Mary Dick of 801 East Sixth street was reported as slightly improved this morning, following a week's illness.

Mrs. Dick Is at the home of her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. John Dick, of 819 Grove Betty Jacqueline Mackay, three- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Mackay, was moved to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clark, at 1724 Scovell street, this afternoon from St. Joseph's Hospital. Betty Jacqueline underwent an operation at the hospital last Saturday for relief of appendicitis.

Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Lefler had as guests on Tuesday evening Mrs. Bessie- De Friend and daughters of Newton, and Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Wood of 823 East Fourth street. Charles Palmer Dies at Infirmary Charles Palmer of 807 Oak street, an engineer for 19 years at the Alton Boxboard Paper Co. plant, died Tuesday at 3:30 p. in St. Anthony's Infirmary of a heart ailment.

He was 51 years old. He had been a patient at the infirmary since June 12, entering there for treatment of a'heart aliment of which he had been a sufferer for two years. Recently his condition became worse and yesterday he suffered an attack from which he was unable to rally. He was unmarried. Two brothers, George and Thomas Palmer, both Alton, and two sisters, Mrs.

Charles -Daniels of Dallas, and Mrs. Thomas Payne of Chicago, survive. A native of Macon, Palmer had resided in Alton for 25 years. Becently he had been retired because of ill health'. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 from the Streeper funeral home with the Bev.

Father Jcrimlah Kirby of St. Mary's Church officiating. Burial will be in Medora cemetery. The body may be seen at the funeral home after 5 p. m.

today. Mrs. Mary Stanley to Be Buried in Bunker Hill BUNKER HILL, July Mrs. Mary Larmar Stanley, 81. who died in Lltchfield Monday, will be burled here Thursday following funeral services scheduled for a p.

m. Litchfleld. A native of Bunker Hill, Mrs. Stanley had moved away from here 25 years ago. Surviving are her husband, John; a brother, William Larmar of St.

Loula; and a sister, Mrs. Amelia Ohastaln. Minor (Million at Brighton BRIGHTON, July Automobiles driven by Fred Hartman and Harry Jones collided at an Intersection today. Occupants of both cars escaped injury. Hartman was driving west and Jones, south: The Ethiopians are said to have derived their religion and Uon tram BgypUani, Little Theater Seeks National Affiliation The Immediate goal of the Little Theater in Alton is to fulfill requirements hi order that it may be made a member of the national Little Theater movement, and effort is being made for that promotion, it was announced by Miss Dorothy Colonlus, president, who founded the movement in Alton two years ago.

In two years time the movement has acquired an Impetus that promises much for the future, as all Interested dramatic groups within the city have combined to promote it. In that short a time 100 memberships have been paid up, 52 on the active list. Officers elected to serve for a year are: president; Mrs. jack Vqorhees, vice president; Miss HarrleJ! Pfeiffenberger, secretary; MissJEtbel White, treasurer. Members of the board of directors are Dr.

Bobert Hall Atchlson, Miss Anne Corbett, Stephen Kelly, Miss Lauretta Paul, and the Bev. Bobert C. Kemper. Four Cities Consider Plan for Natural Gas JEBSEYVILLE, July 24 (Special) cities in the Jerseyville area are considering natural gas for lighting and heating purposes. Mayor Shephard stated Tuesday morning he had conferred with the mayors of Carrollton, Whitehall and Boodhouse regarding a plan to bring natural gas Into the four cities.

The mayors of Carrollton, Whitehall and Boodhouse discussed the proposal with the Jersayville council Tuesday night. A government PWA grant will be solicited. Shephard added, and bonds issued to pay the balance, the bonds constituting a lien against the gas company properties. 'Natural gas would be obtained, Shephard Indicated, from the main line serving the Jacksonville territory. Miss Marie Wllkins, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Wllkins of 107 East Seventh street, yesterday on an eastern vaoatl'Jfc trip, planning to visit at delphia, with "vaunt, MrS. James DeLong. She will also visit New York and Atlantic C'ty before returning home. Miss Wllkins Is employed at the Home Bakery.

William Jacobs of Chicago arrived In Alton today to visit at the home of Herbert Miller of Alby streut, planning tovemain for the rest of the week. Miss Jean Gething has returned to her home on Alby street from Springfield where she was the houseguest of Miss Helen Schlange, a former schoolmate. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O.

Hamer were in St. LouU Tuesday, visiting Barnes hospitr.l where both are undergoing treatment. They were accompanied by Mrs. C. M.

Hamer. Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin and sons, James, and Charles, of Aubur.i were guests Tuesday evening at the Charles Sinnlge) residence, 2763 Hlllcrest avenue, stopping here-enroute to their home from St. Louis where they attended the ball game.

August Luer, Is a patient at St, Anthony's Infirmary, entering Saturday for medical treatment. He was reported as Improved today. Mrs. Walter Grady of 612 State street is showing steady improvement, but still is a patient at St. Anthony's Infirmary, Mrs.

Grady entered the infirmary Sunday for medical treatment, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Tutt and i William and Richard of Springfi are spending a few days with rel! tives.

Upon their return they will be accompanied by Mrs. Tutt's sister, Mrs. Tillle Fennell, and nieces, the Misses Rita and Catherine Pennell, who will visit in Springfield. C. E.

Narup has returned from Guttenburg, la. Mrs, J. W. Stephenson is 111 at the family home, 728 Royal streei Mrs. J.

B. Hicks of 402 Belle street has gone to Jerseyville, called by the serious illness of her father, Herman Green. Mrs. Thelma Tickner of Clawson avenue is improving at Barnes hospital, St. Louis, from the effects of an operation which she underwent last week.

Miss Bowena Waggoner left Monday for Los Angeles, and other places in the west. In Los Angeles Miss Waggoner will visit her uncle, Ed Ingham, formerly of Godfrey and Alton. Mrs. Catherine McBrid'e of 417 Prospect street has departed for the east, planning to spend two months in Plttsfield, and New York. Captain Edwin Ketchum will take over duties Sept.

15 as resident engineer on the Alton lock and dam propect. He is now residing with his family in Webster Groves, having moved into their new home after four years in the Panama Canal department. Miss Elizabeth Luer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Luer, a patient at St.

Joseph's of an infected tooth, i mained seriously ill today. Sir! the Inception of her Illness her condition has been cause for concern among relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. C.

B. Wurpel, formerly of Alton, who left recently for their new station at the Passa- maquoddy Bay power project, are now living at 29 Third street, Eastport, Maine. Miss Fairalee Brooks and Howard Brazen of Decatur were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cross, 106 West Elm street.

Miss Ellse Aehle and Miss Mana Houskova of the School of Fine Arts will leave Saturday for a vacation stay at Bed Bird Camp, Devil's Elbow on the Big Piney Blver in the Ozarks. Miss Nina Botterbush left yesterday for her home near Chicago after an extended visit with her brother and sister-in-laWj awL Mrs. W. G. Botterbush, of Eaafr-Sev- enth street.

Miss Botterbush will enter training at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, sept. 3. Bead Telegraph Want Ads Dally HEMSTITCHING DRESSMAKING ALTERATION JEAN SHOP Over Booth's Jewelry BIG ONE CENT SHOE SALE FAIRS FOB MORE! Now Qolnc On At WESTERN SHOE STORES 818 EABT BBOADWAY NEWS TRAVELS FAST GOOD PICTURES ABB Made At RISSI STUDIO Over NewberryM-Phone 8338E LINEN SUITS WASHED AND IBONED i ST, GLAIR LAUNDRY GLEANING DO, 309 E. Broadway Phone MID-WEEK SPECIAL $3.50 OIL FOR $2,50 Bring a Friend and for Ic She Can Have One Too! F1NQEB WAVE AND SHAMPOO Me caium PATRICIA ANN BEAUTY SHOP for appointment IOLA AUSTIN, Prop.

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1853-1972