Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 6

PAGE SIX ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 20, 1939 Council's Oldest Scout Troop to Get 22nd Charter NY A Advisors, Students at Luncheon 5 Active Before Bird Area Established Pinsa Bird Council's oldest Boy Si-out troop. No. 5. in a new homo since last October, will receive its consecutive annual chillier ns one feature of the First Presbyterian Sunday school's annual picnic June 6 at Rock Spring Park. Each associated with the liijy of America is required to re-register annually, and then is re-chnrtereri.

Troop 5's uninterrupted registration goes hack for 22 yond Ihe history of Pinsa Bird Council. Making Us Tor most of that time in the Church, the Iroop last October changed, to First sponsors hi Members of the troop this week began making plans for the prcscntnlton of the new charter, which is lo he accompanied by a court of honor for awards of ad- vr-ncement ranks to several of ilsj members. Members of the class prepared and served the me al, Friday, at the W. C. Photo.

TATmm WEODINCM TIM HOW UOEF IIMNlS Members of (lie Seoul's families, whether (hey are associated will tlu church and Sunday school 01 not, arc to be invited to the picnic and the ceremonies. The Sunday school picnic propel is to begin at 5 p. m. at the cf (he Knights of Columbus picnic given annually for the children of the Catholic Children's Home, the same day. Members of the Sunday school arriving earlier than thai hour will be directed in recreational activities by the Scout troop's members in the upper section the park.

The picnic supper will be served the lower valley, and the Boy Scout ceremony will follow. 'School of Christian Living' Church Theme On Sunday evening, May 21, at 7:30 o'clock, the first session of "School of Christian Living" will convene at Upper Alton Baptist Church. In response to the growing desire on the part of members and friends of the church for an evening service, the pastor, Dr. F. M.

Warden, will bring messages bearing on the basic principles of present-day Christian living. During the first, few sessions the messages will be a series on the life and teaching of Jesus. Although there will be continuity, rnch message will be complete in itself, so that those who are unable to begin with the first message will not be handicapped. In addition to the messages brought by the pastor, opportunity will be given for the congregational singing oi Christian hymns. The aim of the "School of Christian Living" is to provide Christian fellowship, sound Bible exposition, mid definite guidance (he daily life of the Christian.

Everyone is cordially invited to participate in all the services. Mrs. Wilhelmina ISieuhaus Funeral Services Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Wilhelmina Nicnhaus, widow of Herman Bernard Nlenhnus, who died Friday afternoon al her residence, 211 Lamport street, al the age of 81, will be held Sunday al 2 p. nt Slrccper funeral home.

The Ttev. W. Heggomcier, pastor of Evangelical Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body may be seen at the funeral home after 3 p.

today. Mrs. Nicnhaus was born Fob. 11, 3858, at Oldenburg, Germany. She had been a resident of Alton for 67 years.

Surviving are three children, a daughter, Miss and a son, John, nt home, and another son, Henry of St. Louis. She also leaves three granddaughters. Dorothy ami Florence Nienhaus of Alton, and Miss Helen Nicnhaus of S(. Louis.

Mi.ss Burr Showered Miss Mary Maloney of Wood River was hostess lo a pretty parly Thursday night, entertaining at Garden Gate on the Godfrey road. Dinner was served at seven o'clock und Ihe guests were members of a club and Miss Adelaide Dick- hcrhor of St. Louis. Covers were arranged for twelve. The guests showered Miss Mar- jorle Burr, whose marriage to Willi-im Mossman will lake plnce June 12, with gifts of linen.

Bridge was played and Mrs. Al- dt'ii McCrcdie, Miss Bt-inadinc Maloney, Miss Edna Jun and Mrs. Ralph Henkhaus were awarded prizes. C. W.

Mulligan to Be Ordained as, Priest Charles W. Mulligan, S. son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G.

Mulligan of SI. Louis, will he ordained Thursday, June 1, al St. Mary's, Kan. Kal he i Mulligan will roitil his first mass nt St. Koch's Church, St.

Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan me well known in Alton, being (requent to the city. Mrs.

Mulligan In a Ki.r.Umte of the ursuline Academy, Alton, and is a regular attendant nt meet inns of (lie Ursulinc Alumnae. Miss Spurrier To Graduate Miss Felecia O. Spurrier of Alton will he graduate from the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing, St. Louis, Thursday al 3 o'clock. Commencement exercises will be held al Temple Israel, and the principal address will be given by Dr, Llewellyn Sale.

Members of the class will be en- a dance tonight, and ill be guests oi the Jewish Hospi- al Alumnae Nurses' Association at a banquet and dance at the Coronado Hotel next Wednesday. A tea will be given in honor of the graduates al the Moses Schoen- bcrg Memorial Residence May 25. Burge Party For Little Treatro Barpe parly for the Little Theatre will be held on the ZaZu Monday evening, and a delightful irogrnm of entertainment has been planned. The barge will leave foot, of State street at 6:30 o'clock, and dinner will be served on board. Under the direction of Miss Vlautle Jones a play, "Between The Soup und the Savory" by Jennings will be presented by Mrs.

I. Wien- shicnk. Miss Elizabeth Klinkc and Miss Nornia Taylor. Election of officers will take ilr.ce during a business session. Buffet Dinner For Brldes-To-Be Miss Jeanne Giberson Miss jVancis Yager were complimented at a huffet dinner last night al he home of Mr.

and Mrs. H. A. Stiies on Eleventh street. The vlisses Shirley Jane Wal- dns and Nell Gere were The dining room table was cen- ered wilh a white vase filled with and lighted by while jurats were sealed at three small ables.

Bouquets of Iris and weigelia vcrc used In (he living room. Following dinner Ihe hostesses ii'esontcd Miss Giberson and Miss Yaper wilh Bridge wiis played during Ihe owning. Miss Gihersoii is the fiancee of Cyrus Fischer, and Miss recently announced her engagement to Herschel Jones. Clji.is At Tim-mend Home Married Couples Class of the Congregational Church was enter- lained Friday night by Mr. and Mrs.

C. F. Townsend and Mr. und Mrs. H.

R. Yost, at the home of the former, at 2727 Grandview avenue. A quiz program and games were enjoyed, and prizes awarded to C. J. Johnson, D.

H. Wilson, W. I. Thomas, Mrs. A.

W. Horn and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Townsend and Mrs.

Yost served delicious refreshments lo (heir guests. Plans were mode for a garden party and dinner to take place in connection with the club's next meeting, al Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, 1420 Henry street. Hostess to Series of Parties Mrs.

Leonard Kesl of Edwardsville entertained with a series of luncheons this week, and guests were present from Allan, Edwardsville and Wood River. Serving of luncheon was followed by the playing of bridge. Luncheon for Who's New Who's New Club will meet with Mrs. B. E.

at her home, 1419 Henry street, Monday at 10:30 o'clock. Sewing will be followed by a luncheon. Miss Pctersen to Wed Mr. and Mrs. P.

W. Petersen of 3317 Hillcrest avenue, are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Laura C. Petorsen, to Reginald C. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Waller Wadlow of 1100 Rixon streel. The marriage will take place in early June. Miss Peterson was graduated in the January class of 1939. Party for Mrs. Fulkorson Mrs.

C. H. Sanderson entertained at her home, 2352 Central avenue, Friday evening, honoring her daughter, Mrs. Fred Fulkerson, whose marriage took place two weeks ago. Mrs.

Fulkerson was before her marriage, Miss Virginia Sanderson. The guests played pinochle and at the game were received by Mrs. Elsie Fulkerson, Miss Elsie GOP Candidates Speak at Marine Charles W. Hadley of Wheaton, former assistant attorney general of Illinois, addressed a crowd of 250 persons attending the Republican meeting al Turner Hall, Marine, Friday evening, at which Republican candidates for circuit judge from the district were presented. During the meeting of a Young Republican club for Marine, the first of its kind to be organized, was effected.

Officers were elected as follows: President, Wilbur Huiser; vice-president, Ardith Middleton, and Irwin Grotefendt, secretary-treasurer. The judicial candidates, Arthur R. Felsen, John D. Biggs and Robert W. Tunnell, were presented for brief addresses.

Galloway Estate In Probate Court EDWARDSVILLE, May 20 (Special) Administration was opened in probate court yesterday in the estate of the late Samuel died at Alton April 4. In the absence of a will, proof of death intestate was made and heirship proved. A petition for letters of administration was also filed by a daughter, Emma Braxton of Alton. Final report In the estate of Mary Schurmann Thiele, also late of Alton, was presented and approved by the court. The estate will remain open as the husband, Henry Thiele, has a life interest in the property.

Mrs. Leon Jenkins WillHeadDeMolay of State Queen Candidate Alton Woman Named President at Convention In Collinsville Mrs. Leon Jenkins of Alton was elected president of the DeMola'y Bothers of Illinois in convention at Collinsville Thursday, succeeding Mrs. Mabel Olson of Jacksonville. Mrs.

Olson was elected state organizer. The convention was in session Thursday and Friday, and at the second day's session memorial services were held and officers-elect were installed. Members ot Alton chapter were in charge of the memorial services and the installation. During the past year the local chapter lost one member. Mrs.

Fred R. Heskett, by death, Mrs. Frank McKinney was stalling officer and Mrs. John H. Langacher, installing marshal).

Mrs. Paul A. Laichinger led in the memorial exercises. Officers elected in addition to Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs.

Olson were Mrs. William Casad, Champaign, first vice-president; Mrs. A. Seibert, BJoomington, second vice- president; Mrs. L.

D. Russell, Col- insville, secretary; Mrs. B. 'Johnson, Decatur, treasurer; Mrs. A.

Perkins, Canto, chaplain; Mrs. G. Ford, Villa Grove, bulletin chairman; Mrs. F. Ward, Taylorville, state historian; Mrs.

J. Dalton, Decatur, Twenty-two members of Alton chapter attended Thursday's ses- ion, and eight returned on Friday, Mrs. Jenkins is the second Alton woman to head the DeMolay Moth- rs of Illinois, Mrs. Charles Silk being a past state president. Miss Eileen Stevens of Jerseyville, one of Jersey township's contestants for the title "Miss Jersey County." The winner will reign as queen of the Jersey County Centennial celebration in June.

Wood River Club's Annual Banquet Monday Night Last Meeting of Year To Be a Alton Y. W. C. A. Personal 200 Make Second Tour of Gardens MUs Schmidt Honored Miss Kvelyn Ward was hostess to Fulkerson, Miss Lorene LeClaire and Mrs.

Blanche Keyser. Guests at the party in addition to the prize winners were Miss Melba Dugger, Miss Fannie Ullrich, Miss Edith Oetkcn and Miss Louise Fulkerson, Mrs. Velma Kelly, Mrs. Lillian Dcuckcr, Mrs. Marie Cox, Mrs.

Effie Pitken, Mrs, Blanche Kncscr and Mrs. Miitlic Smith. After prizes had been awarded for pinochle Mrs. Fulkerson was presented with miscellaneous gifts from the guests. After the gifts hod been unwrapped and admired refreshments were served by Mrs.

Sanderson. Decorations of the tables were in pink and blue, with bouquets of pink and blue blossoms. Alton High Dance Night The first school-wide dance was given Friday night at Alton High School in the gymnasium under the sponsorship ot the Student Council. shower Friday evening, enter- One hundred und fifty-four stu- Day of Recollection for Alton K. of C.

Sunday A dny of recollection for of Columbus will be held Sunday at St. Patrick's Church, beginning at 11 a. ni- and ending at 3. Luncheon will bo served at noon In the schoo halt. A Jesuit priest from tli White House, Florissant, rt- ticat center, will be In charge devotions, lainliiK ill honor of Miss Ruth Si'hmiiii, whose marriage lo Wayne Baxter will take place Saturday, June at the Kvamii'lical Church.

Miss Ward onlertained at her home, 1139 Brown Boy Fractures Arm at Wood River High School WOOD UIVER, May Tucker, student at East Al- I on-Wood River Community High School, sustained a fractured during gym class at the school Friday afternoon. Fellow students said he fell while high-Jumping, He was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital at 6 m. for treatment. A 1-heckcrn were played, and in the evening Ihe guests we'v invited into tin- dining room, which was nf 11 actively deconHed, for refreshments.

lU-fresliincnts wero served by Mrs. Frank Ward, mother of Miss The doll representing liride, al tired In white or- Ljumiie. was flanked by candies. I'inlv streamers, to which corsages voic attached, extended from the liride to guests' places After lunch wax served Miss Schmidt was showered wilh gifts t'f miM-ellaiieous nature for use in her home. A Chih Nicholson Noon Uuy Club met this week with Mts.

Doii Nicholson, at her home, L'078 Alby street, ami al noon Kllicheon was served. Sean provided muni fur l.iie afternoon. Prizes wore given to Mrs. Kduard lilock- burger, Mrs. Albert Luuck and dents attended ihe dance.

The large hall was decorated In the spring motif, with a larjja white trellis at each corner. Vines and flowers adorned each trellis, Chinese and a series of different colored festoons were swung across the hall. Music was furnished by Bill Harms' orchestra which was situated at the far end of the gymnasium surrounded by a small while fence and backed by a liuxo trelis. Members of the faculty und parents chaperoned the event. Indoor "Garden" I'urty Alton Circle, No.

37, National Daughters of Isabella will have or. indoors "K.irden" parly Tuesday night, and Mrs. Loulx W. Kngel is chairman of committee on ar- rangcnu'nts. The party will take place in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Solemn Communion at St. Mary's Sunday Class of children will receive Solemn Holy Communion Sunday morning at Mary's Church. The children will receive Communion during mass, to begin at 7:15 o'clock. Members of the class aro: Paul Alben, Daniel Blasioli, John Cep- penati, Beithy Corona, Albert Federle, John Hamberg, Robert eHitz- man, Ralph Hellrung, John Hoefert, Joseph Lombardo, John Lawliss, Harold Manns, Faustino Marln, Cecil Masclas, William McGovern, John Myers, Gust Patsoros, Harold Scr.ullz, Paul Schultz, Gene Ursch, Ned Wuellner, William Youngberg, Thomas Snyder, Mary Asaro, Josephine Azzarcllo, Stella Blasioli, Mary Frances Butler, Pauline Cep- penati, Eileen Churchill, Mary Elizabeth Dennison, Jacqueline Claire Gillespie, Rosemary Halloran, Mary Louise Leady, Virginia Maul, Catherine Mueggen- burg, Dolores Rathgeb, Frances Sanchez, Agnes Marie Schejfk, Dor- 01 hy Schlog, Bernice Schmidt and Angeline Tardino. Second and last tour of the gar- ens in Alton and vicinity, arrang- for the benefit of the Young Vomen's Christian Association, was articipated in on Friday by more lan 200 guests.

The gardens were more beauti- ul than many of the owners antic- iatod earlier in the week, as the varm weather of Wednesday and Thursday, and showers Friday morning, brought forth blossoms held back by the cool weather during the fore-part of May. Late iris predominated in the gardens opened for inspection, but many flowering bushes, including the syringa (mock orange), honeysuckle, dogwood and weigelia, were in full bloom. In some gardens the spirea and the snow balls were beginning to brown while in others the blossoms were at their best. A few roses added beauty to the gardens but many of the bushes wtre still in tight bud. When the second, day of the tour was planned, promoters anticipated that roses would be at their best.

Oriental and California poppies were found in several of the gardens, together with peonies, in red, white and yellow. The poppies and peonies added color to the Other flowers viewed were corn flowers, pansles, forget-me-nots, daisies, white and painted, lupin, flowering and almond, late tulips, delphinium. Gardens of Mr. and Mrs. R.

H. Levis, Mrs. Arthur R. Levis, Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. Luer, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C.

Aldous, Mr. and Mrs. Emil H. Dick, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Buckingham, Mr. and Mrs. Donale Grover, Mr. and Mrs. L.

M. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. B. E.

Bassett, Eben Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. William M. Akin and Mr. and Mrs.

H. Nelson Schweppe were visited during the tour, together with La Vista, the estate of Charles Levis. W. C. Cox of 810 Liberty street continues to be confined to his home following an injury to his back Incurred a week ago Sunday.

He is a brafceman with the nois Terminal railroad. Mrs. Mabel Olson of Jacksonville, a former Alton resident, is leaving next Thursday for Europe, where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Olson is past state president of DeMolay Mothers of Illinois.

Mrs. L. C. Barker is confined to her bed at her home, 1606 Greenwood avenue, as result of an injury to her ankle and knee suffered in a fall Friday. Mr.

and Mrs. F. W. Delano of 1832 Evergreen avenue, accompanied by their daughters, the Misses Eugenia and Louise, left at noon today for Columbia, to spend the week-end at the home of Mr. Delano's sister, Mrs.

H. W. John- jn. Mrs. Eunice Stratton, Miss Virginia Muehleman and Miss Edith Coats will leave Monday to attend a two-day convention in Springfield.

They will represent Local No. 91. Robert Whalen of First street, Wood River, entered St. Joseph's Hospital Friday for possible surgery. Whalen had been a patient at the hospital earlier in the month.

Mrs. Edna Grace Hamer, wife of William Hamer of 207 Volbrecht street, was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital -Friday evening for medical treatment. Mrs. Theresa Grady of Alton- Jerseyville road is a patient at St.

Joseph's Hospital, -entering Friday evening. She is the wife of G. Walter Grady. John Finkes, 11-month-old-son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Fines of Dow, was brought to St. Joseph's Hospital Friday afternoon and may undergo surgical treatment. George Schulz of 906 Royal street entered St. Joseph's Hospital this morning for minor surgery. E.

Brooks, a member of the Sheesley Shows, was given emergency treatment at 4 a. today at St. Joseph's Hospital. After being attended by a surgeon he was able to leave the hospital. Mrs.

G. W. Hurley of 504 Lincoln avenue, East Alton, entered Alton Memorial Hospital Friday for treatment and observation. Mr. and Mrs.

V. E. Kelly and daughter, Karen Lu, left today for Peorla where they will spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hughes.

Mrs. F. L. Carton of Belleview WOOD RIVER. May closing function of the Woman's Club for this season will be the annual banquet next Monday night at the Y.

W. C. A. in Alton. At this time the Installation of officers will take place.

A mu- slcale program will be presented. Mrs. Randall Hilton of Alton will be the speaker. Mrs. Coolidge, the president of Twenty-second District of Woman's Clubs; Mrs.

W. H. Dempsey, president of the Alton Wom- an's' Council; Mrs. B. M.

Harrod, of the county unit; Mrs. 3elle Apple and Mrs. Charles Tahnestock, retiring and incoming president of the Junior Woman's will be guests. Mrs. E.

R. Quinn is in charge of arrangements and Mrs. Robert 'arks la in charge of the program. WOOD RIVER The National Honor Society of the East Alton- Wood River high school held its banquet. at Forest Park Hotel in Louis Friday night.

There were 30 members attending including members of the alumni. Miss Doris Burhle and Miss Virginia Shields, sponsors for the society, accompanied the group. Alan Hermeling, president, was toastmaster. H. H.

Smith, instructor of history at the high school, was the speaker. Frances Graves gave a short talk on "Service," Junior Bauer talked on Laverne Hanks talked on "Leadership" and Richard Pay- nic on "Scholarship." Donald Poag played a piano solo, as a closing number. May Day Frolics WOOD RIVER The "May Day Physical Education demonstration, given by the children of the elementary schools of District 104, drew a crowd of approximately 2000 tp the high school athletic field yesterday. A slight drizzle of rain was falling at 1:30 but the exercises went ahead as scheduled. There were 1500 boys and girls in one of the largest demonstrations of its kind ever held by the schools here.

Orville Brunjes was chairman. He was assisted by Superintendent G. A. Smith, Glenn PeAtley, Lulu Barton, Troy Henley, Ruth Toomey, Courtney Ford, Hugh Northen and Robert Jacobs. The afternoon program was sponsored by the Board of Education of District 104, with Elmer H.

Payne as president. The afternoon opened with a processional by the School Band of District 104. To Attend Graduation WOOD RIVER Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson will attend the Betty Abi McDow, who will be in stalled as worthy advisor, tonight at Franklin Temple Cox, Mrs.

Glenn Butler and O. E. Williams. In the evening Mr. and Mrs Farrow entertained with a couples' party.

Pinochle was the diversion Mrs. Leonard Everetts and Paul Tuetken wpn high score prizes. Christian Endeavor WOOD RIVER The Junior Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church held a wiener roast at Rock Spring park on Friday evening. A group of 20 attended. W.

W. W. Club WOOD RIVER The W. Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs! Postlewaite's hostess house oil Lewis avenue. Pinochle was the diversion of the afternoon.

Mrs Fred Snodgras was the prize winner. Mrs. H. Bowser In Serious Condition The condition of Mrs. Robert H.

Howser today was serious following an, unexpected change Friday evening. Mrs. Howser, who gave birth to a daughter by Caesarean operation Sunday at Alton Me. morial Hospital had been improving until Friday afternoon when complications developed that became alarming. Today relatives hart remained in close attendance at her bedside.

Mrs. Howscr is the daughter of Mrs. Emma Bauer of 605 Mechanic street. Last View Sunday of Columbine in State Park Those who drive to Marquette Stale Park Sunday, will get their last view of the columbine In bloom. Start at Twin Springs and follow the McAdams Peak trail and you will find a wealth of columbine In bloom.

Births Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rider of 3533 JFranor avenue are parents of a The baby was born this morning at 3:21 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Marlon Zimmerman of Bethalto are announcing the birth of a son on Friday night, May 19. Mrs. B. Biinse. and birthday gift was presented to Mrs.

Nicholson. Mrs. Krlwnrd llctiscliel uiH enter- the club in two at the tome of her mother. Mis. Albert 813 Bust Fourth street.

Brucf-HriulsliHM Mr. and Mm. A. M. Bradshaw of Hlllcrcsl avenue are announcing the comlNK marriage ol their daughter, hllene, to Alexander Bruce, son of Mr.

and Mm O. P. Bruce of Washlngtan avenue. The wedding will take place Saturday evening, May 27, at six o'clock, in Grace Methodist Church. The Rev, F.

Hedgcr will offi- cm(e. Mr. Bruce attended Alton High Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lewis of 222 West Seventh street are parents of a daughter, born this morning at their home.

The baby weighed pounds. Kohlirry Bernlee LITTLE ROCK, May 20, Troy Carroll of Loh- oke, county disclosed today that Bernlee Felton, 20, of Rockford, 111., would be prosecuted on state robbery charges after she completes a five-year federal prisxm sentence imposed yesterday- School and Is employed at the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. 'Mlsn Bradshaw, who was graduated from Alton High School in the June class ot 1938, Is with the Block Ice Cream Co. Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Baker of Cooper street, East Alton, are announcing the birth of a daughter. The baby was born Wednesday and Is their first child. Hoover at Editors' Lunch CHICAGO, May 20, President Herbert Hoover attended an Informal luncheon for almost 100 editors of the smaller daily and weekly newspapers of northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan In suburban LaGrange today. Four-H club work began in 1914 und since then has been factor in training approximately 7,500,000 furra boys and girls. avenue, and Mr.

and Mrs. G. Davidson of Roxana, left this morning for Colorado, planning a stay near Denver. Mrs. Angela Llcausi left this morning for her home in San Pedro, Calif.

She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Ventlmiglla and family, and Miss Mary Ventimiglia, who will make an extended stay in the west. Dick McLaughlin of Washington evenue is spending the week-end in Champaign. Mrs.

Melvin Gent, regent of Alton Circle, No. 37, National Daughters of Isabella, and Miss Alice C. Ringemann are spending the week-end in Belleville, attending the annual convention of Illinois Circle, D. of Mr. and Mrs.

James Bechtel of Detroit, spent Thursday with Mr. Bechtel's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

McLaughlin, of Washington avenue. Mr. Bechtel, executive secretary-treasurer for the Wayne County (Mlchi- gan) Medical Association, was in St. Louis during the week, attending sessions of the American Medical Association. Mrs.

Howard Stenger of 2831 Residence street Is slowly improving at Alton Memorial Hospital where she underwent major surgical treatment throe weeks ago. Mrs. Bertha Bechtel returned to her home In Toledo, Friday, after a seven weeks' stay with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. McLaughlin, of Washington avenue. graduation exercises of their niece, Miss Lucia Saucier, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital jn Granite City Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. After the' exercises a reception will be held at the home of Miss Saucler's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Vincent Saucier in Venice. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. Gurley, Mr. and Mrs.

George Blivens, Mrs. J. U. Phelps and Mrs. W.

B. Copley. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Gurley are sponsors for the yoUng people.

The regular business meeting was held during the evening. The Rev. J. Phelps, pastor, is attending a Christian Church Conference in Springfield, To Graduate 26 WOOD RIVER St. Bernard's Parochial School will hold its graduation exercises at a mass, beginning at 9:30 Sunday morning, June 11.

The sermon by the Rev. Father E. J. Douglas will be in keeping with the occasion. Father Douglas will also present the diplomas to the 26 graduates.

Entertained Club WOOD RIVER Mrs. Fred Penning entertained with a pot-luck supper Thursday at the Mark's club house, near Brighton. The guests' were members nf her club. Entertlaned WltlTVai WOOD RIVER Mrs. R.

C. Farrow entertained members of her club at her home on Lorena avenue Thursday with two tables of contract bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs, Floyd Sunday Dinners BAKED er FIUED tiBIOKEN Dtwert KARMELKORN TEA ROOM Broadway HEAR THE FOURTH ANNUAL CONCERT THE SINQERS CLUB With Awietiiir ArtittM Tuesday, May tlrd. At IsU p. ro.

HOTEL STRATFORD BALLROOM Admtaton Me CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM 638 East Ttntb Strut Open dally except Sunday and holidays from I to 4 p. The Bible Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, and all other authorized Chrurtlan Science lit- ernture may be read, borrowed or purchased. To Conduct Revival WOOD RIVER The R-JV. A. T.

Htckman, pastor of the local Assembly of God church, will begin a revival at the church Sunday night. The meetings will be held each evening at 7:45 except Saturdays. They will continue for two weeks or longer. Wood River Notes WOOD William Butler, who suffered from a dislocated right shoulder for the past two weeks, is convalescing. Mrs Butler tripped and fell while geU ting into her automobile in Alton, Mr.

and Mrs. John Marschwenski have returned from a visit in St Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dalhaus will spend the week-end in Prairie Home, with her uncle, Gus Pfeiffer and family.

They will- be accompanied by Mrs. Dalhaus' and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gross of Boonville, Mo. Ralph Hooper arrived last evening from Whting, for week-end visit with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. HE. E. Hooper on Madison avenue. He expects to return to his home next Tuesday, accompanied by his mother, who will visit with him for a while.

Mrs. Mary Burk of St. Louis, who was a guest of her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fahnestock, returned home Thursday, accompanied by the Fahnestock's son, Eugene.

On Sunday Mrs. Fahnestock and daughter, Ann, will go to Mrs. Burke's home for a visit of several days. Sets High Catch Mark HALIFAX a fare of 75,000 'pounds of halibut when she arrived here the schooner RonaH George is sure to be high-liner season. For a single trip the normal catch of halibut is about 35,000 pounds.

Nice Deciphering CHANUTE, Kas. The Chanute Tribune offers an orchid to Uncle Sam's postal deciphering department. A letter addressed to the newspaper at 'Chenook, arrived on time. Paradichlorobenzene is a fumigating material used to treat blue mold disease.in tobacco plant bedi. HOME GROWN STRAWBERRIES Yes, We Have Them ALSO California Cantaloupes, New Green Beans and Peas, Fresh Asparagus, New Potatoes, Crispy Cold Head Leltucc and Tomatoes Serve With Delicious Spring Chicken Steaks and Roasts Always First with the Dinner from 11 m.

to p. 01. 50c to 85c Saturday Night Just Lots of Good, Clean Fun for Everyone! TheLaSalle Alton's Finest 208 BROADWAY Monday's Speelal Finest fide Dinner b) town! ALTON GOSPEL TABERNACLE Fifth and Spring Btrret "The Friendly Church" Htir Evinieliit WILLA SHORT Sunday and Every Night This Nest Week WRESTLING CONSCIENCE, REASON ROBERT HILLECAS, Paitor.