Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 6

PAGE ALTON BVEMINO TELEGRAPH MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, ociety. JMXCM Curtis Keller, 62, Carrollton, Dies Warden Girl Married In Weit i Mr. and Mrs. August Lohse of Worden have received word of the marriage of their daughter. Opal, mm Julia Jtttt Darts (e Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Julia Nell CAP.ROLLTON, Oct 4.

cial.t Curtis Keller. 62, high-j way commissioner of Carrollton was found dead in hit bed at his home at 9:30 a. m. to- crest avenue. Davis, younger daughter of Mr.

to Private Wilbert H. Cuhman,) anrt Mns. Ranee Davis, 2723 Bi-own rtay ay by a son of Mr. am) William H. to Corporal Harold D.

Akin i S' of wgHwty department em- Vtchman of Litchfield. The mar- i of Murphysboro, United States P'oV" 8 been instl-ttcted to riage, which took place September i Army Air Forces, was made Sat- report for WtfX early this morn- 16, was performed by the Rev. urrfsy evening at a wiener roaat Keuer rtd not appear Brewiter Adams in the Lutheran! at (he home of the prospective th ent to nl home is look for parsonage at Reno, bride's parents. The wedding will him He wia serving hit second, Private Utchman ii stationed ai i take place the middle of the term at commissioner. an army base, monlh at the Upper Alton Bap- Miss Norene Banunek-of Reno tiit Church, was the bride's sole and After the 20 He survived by his wife, Daisy, and five children: Roy and Frank guests were en- of Carrolltoij; Statt JJergt Arthur David Gage of Reno served as, best! teriained on the Jawn of the Davis Keller of Florida; Fnd of the U.

man for Private Uichman. i home during the early part of the S. Navy Sea Bees, stationed In The bride wore a while satin evening, they were invited into the house where they put togther let- Rhode Island, and Mrs. Truman Tiilery of Washington, Hi. gown Mrs.

Utrhman plans to reside i tens, which had ben found at vari- temporarily in Reno. points In the yard. The TT i employed by tera spelled the words "Julia and JCSSC IjOOper, Hartford, Company before leaving the Harold. October." west about a month ago. Priv- Mm Davis is a graduate of Al- ale Ufchman has been in (on High School and is assistant for he pajrt two years.

the office of Dr, Charles At fir-eat airoa HARTFORD OCL 4 Hemphill. Corporal Akin, son of Mm Helen r. and Granvil Akin of Announcement was made today Murphynboro, was attending Shurt- of she wedding of Miss Helen i eft collee when was call daughter of Mrs. Leo Haley of the Fosterburg road, to tne William Melvin O'Connor, V. S.

football team. i eft college when he was called 0 Mrvlce was a member of and the Shurtleff Navy, son of. Mr, and M. W. March lc)d Caljfi O'Connor of Oregon.

The mar- 1 He stationed at riage took place In Reno, August 24, soon after the bridegroom had returned from duty in the Pacific war zone. Mr. O'Connor and his-bride spent a two-week honeymoon in San Francisco, Calsf. O'Connor, who moved the coast a year ago. former ly was employed in the of the Wleland Insurance Agency and the General Hauling Company.

She attended school In Jacksonville and later completed a business course at Ursuline Convent. The bride assistant office manager of Department 3912, Douglas Aircraft Corporation plant, Santa Monica, Calif. Mr, O'Connor has been sent back to duty In the Pacific, Ely-Schelter Engagement Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Schetter of Godfrey are announcing the engagement of their daughter. Miss Barbara, to Private Kenneth L.

Ely of Camp Phillips. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ely of Godfrey. Miss Schetter a graduate of Godfrey school and is employed by the Western Cartridge Company.

Private Ely Is a graduate of the Jersey Township HJlgh School and was formerly employed in the office of Laclede Steel Company. Co. tannery here, who been working in an Oregon shipyard, has written hia wife, Mary Cooper, that he has arrived at the Great Naval Training Sta. tion for boot training, HU wife, who been living here with her Mr. and Win.

Otis Fulker- ton, plans to join him at Great Honored on Ninth Birthday Mr. and Walter Schemmer Lakea ln a tow eek 611 Marsh street entertained on Saturday, honoring their daughter, Jo Ann, on the occasion of her ninth birthday. Twelve guests were in attendance, and 10 prizes were awarded to Dorothy Jean Summer, Judy Graham. Jean Henderson, Bessie Ussery and Jo Ann, who excelled at games played. Assisted by Jo Ann's grandmother, Mrs.

Jess Hutchlnson, Mrs. Schemmer served refreshments towards the close of the afternoon. The Halloween motif was used In the appointments of the refreshment table and small baskets filled with Vl Mrs, Evelyn Kelly Kelly of 1422 East Fourth street entertained 10 guesti Saturday honoring her daughter, Evelyn, celebrating her ninth birthday. Following luncheon, which was served by Mrs. Kelly with the assistance of her daughter, Marjorle, aruj Joan Keasler.

the children attended the State theater. Evelyn was presented with gifts from the children. St. Patrick's Club Meeting St Patrick's Mothers Club will sponsor a card party Tuesday. Refreshments will be served at 1:30, and playing will begin at 2 o'clock.

Luncheon at Humboldt Mothers Club of Humboldt school will give a luncheon Tuesday, and will have as guests members of Humboldt teaching staff. Phi Meeting Phi Tau Omega sorority will meet this evening at 7 o'clock at the Mineral Springs Hotel. KUtner Christening Michael Robert, infant Mm of Mr. and A. n.

Klstner, was christened at St. Mary's Church at 1 o'clock Sunday, wlih the Rev. James A. Suddes officiating. The babe's grandfather, Edward Schubert, of Alton, and great-aunt, Mrs.

Philip Hjorpc. of Slrcator, were Honored on Birthdays John Baker and Lee Roy Ayres were honored at a party given Saturday night nt tho home of Mr. and Baker, 1303 Ciawson street. Tho party was arranged In observance of Mr. Baker's and Mr.

Ayrt-s 1 birthdays, and In attendance were Mr. nnd Mrs. Lee Roy Ayres. Mr. and Mm.

Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ayres, Mr, and Raymond Treece, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lueklng, Mrs.

Helen Kunroe) and MUs Elizabeth Baker. Pinochle was played, and supper was served. Mrs. Mrs. Lee Roy and Mrs.

Isaac Ayres were awarded prizes, Dinner for BrliUl candy were favors. Jo was showered with anniversary gifts. Woman's Club to Meet Alton Young Women's Club will meet Tuesday night at the Young Women's Christian Association. for Oak Park Mr, ind Mrs. H.

Clark Foster of 2104 Washington avenue received Informally Sunday, from 4 to o'clock, in honor of their gueiii, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert N. Boyd of Oak Park, 111. Intimate friends of Mr.

and Mrs. Boyd, former Alton residents, called during the evening. Birthdays Observed Revival Meetings Start At Cottage Hills Church COTTAGE HILLS. Oct 4. Evangelist Arvena Meek of Union City, started a two-week series of revival meetings at the! Assembly of God Church here Sunday night.

--i. Mary Loretta Irene Newman, Jaanita Ross, Martha JPrullage, Margie Moran, Margie Molloy, Georgianna Helen Whalen, Dolores Price, Jean Skinner, Barbara Melton, Joan Leeson, Joan Shlrack and Gloria Manns. Margaret Boerner, Helen Whalen, Mary Widaman and Barbara Melton were awarded prizes, and Patty was showered with anniver- gifts. Kate Darling Dies at Age well known in Alton through long years of service as a practical nurse, died Saturday at 8 p. m.

in St. Anthony's Infirmary at the age of 80 after an illness of two Mis? Darling was born in Alton, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Baker Darling, and had resided here all of her life. Before the infirmities of age caus ed her retirement she had engaged in-practical nursing.

For the past 20 years she had resided at the Alton Woman's Home. She was a member of the St Paul's Episcopal Church for many years and had been active on the chapel committee of the church. are four nieces, Mrs. Ray H. Me- Dow, Mrs.

Maude Dixon Reynolds and Mrs. Frank Vorhees, all of Alton, and Mrs. A. J. Emery, St.

Lou- Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Trinity Episcopal Chapel on State street by the Church. The body is at Gent fu- call. Burial will be in Cemetery.

Fort Knox, Ky. The first girl to come under the jurisdiction of First Lieutenant William A. inger, personnel officer of Head- PTIST CHURCH Miss Catherine Riggs and PERSONAL Mrs. Philip Hjerpo or btreator, 111., is visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Ed- Schubert of 2639 Hill- John E. Schulenberg Of Sixth street left this morning for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Schulenberg and son, Kenneth, in Terre Ind.

Davles of Chicago -Is spending a few days with friends He formerly resided Frank Nagy left Friday for the west coast, where he will be sta- He stopped in Alton to friends enroute from St. Fla. Miss Shirley Joan Robley, daugh- of Mr. and Mrs. Porter L.

and Mis, tfvrut Nancy Hellrung bf, 800 Alton spent Week-end wlih their son and Brother, Avlatln. Cadet Itattrt JMlrung Is attending Civilian Aeronaut! Association Ww Training Indiana State ColleV, Terre Haute, Ind. Cadet was transferred to Terre Ham. from Murray, lajt week. Miss Mary Barrett left this mowing lor -a two Went Ninth street entertained with a dinner- party last night, their daughter, Sandra Leo, who was one year old Saturday, October Mrs.

Marie Mowrey, whose birthday occurred today, shared honors with SandA Lee, and Mrs. Mowrey and Sandra Lee were showered with glfu. Present were MM. Mowrey and children, Shirley and Carol; Mr. and Mrs, Smith and Sandra Lee, and Joseph Dwyer.

Dlxon-Dunaam Wedding Arthur Dlxon and Miss Louise Dunham of Wood River were married Saturday afternoon In' St. Louis, and their were Carl Mugge and Miss Mae Garner of Alton, The wedding took place In a Lutheran Evangelical church, with the Rev. A. Bradon officiating. Miss Dunham wore an oxford blue two-piece dress, navy accessories and a corsage of white chrysanthemums and roses.

Her attendant was attired In a blue frock nnd wore black accessories and a gardenia corsage. Wedding dinner was served nt tho Postlewallo Hostess House In Wood River, Saturday night, and the table was decorated with a three-tier cake, adorned with figures representing a bride and bridegroom. Guests Included members of the bridal party; the bride's mother, Mrs. Frieda Dunhan of Alton, the bride's aunt, Mrs. Leona Shank; the bridegroom's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Dlxon of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ocvllle Oglesby. Mr.

nnd Mrs. Dlxon are occupying an apartment on Whitelaw Miss Marsh to Leave for Miami Miss Betsy Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Charles M. Marsh of 2001 Liberty street, expects to leave this evening for Miami, to complete plans for her marriage to Private George Mills Berry, Air Forces, Army of the United States; who Is completing a course In basic training school at Miami, Miss Marsh had planned to depart for the south a week Smith of 932 ago, but a change; In Private Berry's prevented her departure. meV of.

Wjrnn Teachers arid former teachers of Humboldt school gave a dinner party Friday night at Garden Gate, on the Alton-Godfrey honoring Mrs. H. Wynn, the former Miss Sophia Steiner. Fifteen guests were in attendance, and Mrs. Wynn was presented with a post-nuptial gift.

Housewarming at Maryviile Maryviile College, St. Louis, had fall term home-warming Sunday inviting guests to meet members of the Maryviile faculty and new students. Mr, and AC. Isaacs, of Miss Mary Ann Isaacs, of Glllegple, were among the guests. Miss Isaacs Is among the new Maryviile Miss Ruckman Bride The marriage of Miss Juanlta Ruckman, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George C. Ruckman of Godfrey, to Private First Class Ben A. Hill, son of Mrs. Trcva Hill of Alton anrt James P.

Hall of St. Louis, took place nt the homo of the bride's parents Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold B. White, pastor of the Church of Seaman Firsf Qass George Lewis imith were married by the Rev Amos Barton Saturday afternoon the Upper Alton Baptist church.

They are shown in this staff photo as they happily walked out of the church and wife Lodge Notes M. P. and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the Onlzed Club rooms. G. A.

R. ClrSTwUl have a special meeting Tuesday at Odd Fellows' Hall. Carlin Rebekah Lodge, 348, will meet Tuesday at the Odd Fellows' hall in the North Side. Woman's Benefit Association will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Alfred Favre, at her home on East Seventh street Ration Calendar God on Birch street.

Ruckman, brother of of 1JW Central avenue were host and hostess to a dinner party Sunday, honoring Mr. and Mrs. John ,8. Sweeny, whose imirrlHge occurred September 25. Mrs.

Cruth- Is and Mrs. Sweeny, (lie former Mrs. Viola Acliuff, are testers. Mr. and Sweeny have purchased a residence nt 1006 Eiuton here they will be "at home" to friends, Hauofc Hostess Miss Ella Hnuck hostess to a luncheon Saturday, entertaining members of the Thursday Evening avenue, Wood River.

He Is graduate of the Greenville High School his brlrte Is a graduate oi Jersey Township High School. A Graul Family Reunion A Graul family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Graul, 1002 Beall avenue, honoring Mis.

Elizabeth Graul. who will he 87 years of age Wednesday. October Among those present were Mrs. Graul's Bridge Club and Meehan of Alton. Julia V.

Luncheon, followed by the playing of cards was aerved at tho Busy Bee Tea St. Louis. Bridge awarded to Mm. A. F.

Lund- MW. JVank K. Graham. Miss Mildred Brown will en- JjrtaJn the club Thursday evening, October 7, at her home. 1JMT Weil Ninth street.

nix children, and members of their family; Ernest Blerbaiup of Edgewood avenue and Henry Maxelner of Springfield, Mo. Blerbaum Is a brother and Mr. Maxelner Is a brother-in-law of ihc guest of honor. Party at Mailer's Pally Hnsler, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Vincent J.

Hasler of 810 McPherson avenue, entertained guests Saturday, from 2:30 until 5:30 o'clock in observance of her birthday. After games wore played were served by Mrs. Haider. The table in the dining room attractively decorated and was centered with a birthday r'resent wore Peggy Mn ne Wmdeln, Margaret Boerner, Maty George G. the bride, and Miss Wynerna Ray of Alton were the couple's attendants.

The house was decorated with fall flowers and was candle-lighted for the wedding. The bridal parly entered the living room, the nuptials took place, as Mrs. Harold B. White plnyed the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. Miss Ruckman wore a street- length frock nt royal blue velvet, with matching accessories, and a corsage of white rosebuds, and Miss Ray was attired In a frock of soldier blue, and had navy blue accessories and corsage of yellow pom pon.s.

Dinner was served following the wedding, and was attended by relatives nnd close who witnessed the Impressive ceremony. Private and Mrs. Hill plan to leave next week for Colorado Springs but for the present are By ASSOCIATED PRESS Meats, 3 brown and valid through Oct. 30. Processed 2 blue and valid through Oct.

20; and valid through Nov. 20. (tamp 14 good through October for five pounds; is and 16 each good for flve pounds for hfme panning. 18 good Indefinitely; stamp 1 on the "airplane' 1 sheet of book 3 valid Nov. 1 and good indefinitely.

Gasoline In northeast southeast 6-A coupons are threes-gallons and expire elsewhere, 8-A worth four in Rocky Mountains and far three gallons In midwest and southwest; and coupons everywhere except Rocky Mountains and far west, where they are good for four gallons. Fuel season's period 1 coupons good through Jan. 3, 1944, worth 10 gallons per unit, with coupons worth several units 'A" Iron, Paper Salvage To Be Topit; at Dinner Alton Box Board Co. and Laclede Steel Co. w.111 sponsor a dinner at Aock Spring Country Club at 6:30 this evening for the purpose of discussing salvage of scrap iron and paper.

Expected to attend are officials of the sponsoring companies; Lt. Gov. Hugh W. Cross. George Elsenberg and Waller V.

McAdoo, co-chairmen, Salvage Committee, Illinois War Council, T. j. Me- 6-Lb. Baby Born to Accuser of Chaplin HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 4, Ing splondidly" was the hospital report today concerning Joan Berry, 24, and the baby daughter whose father she alleges to be film comedian Charles Chaplin.

The 5-ounce infant, named Carol was born at 10:30 p. m. Saturday. Miss Berry filed a paternity suit against Chaplin last June 3, asking SldJOOO for medical care, 52,500 monthly support and So.OOO court and attorneys'fees. The comedian denied paternity but agreed to pay $15,800 for birth' gxpenses, lawyer charges and blood tests.

If the latter, to be made foiir months from now, indicate the possibility of his parenthood the suit will go back to superior court. Chief of Police Smith Visits Telegraph Chief of Police Paul Smith was a caller at the Telegraph office today. He has not regained strength enough to admit of resuming his duties as chief of police from which he has been having a leave of absence during li long illness. He Is regaining weigh slowly and Is able to walk abou for a short time each day. Ther was a time when it was not be lleved that Chief Smith would re cover and he underwent a desper Me surgical operation which ha had good results.

Us- quarters and Headquarters Company, Armored Command, arrived here October 1 and immediately took over her new duties. Assigned to Lieutenant Usinger for basic training, the new hen rookie will learn in the shortest possible time such subjects as: sanitation, interior guard duty, military discipline, and combat intelligence and counter-intelligence the last. At induction, the trainee weighed seven pounds, ounces. Both Mrs. Usinger and baby are doing fine.

But the lieutenant, who recently received his silver bar, is still sweating. Lieutenant Usinger's home address is 2307 Salu street, Alton. Home Service Course To Begin Oct. 12 Applicants for the new Red Cross home service course, whicl will begin Oct. Vi, will be Intei- ylewed Tuesday from 2 to 4 the Alton -Wood River chapter office, 7 Alby street.

Miss Hazelle Harper, executive secretary, and Mrs. V. R. Koenig, home service chairman, will Interview any en Interested in taking the and volunteering for ed Cross home service work. worn- course of relatives.

Private Hill is stationed at an air base near Colorado Springs. Before entering service last March he was In the metallic loading department of Western Company. Before her imirrlage Mm. Hill was In the payroll department of Hugh, acting executive secretary, general salvage section, WPB, and other Interested persons. It time permits, two movies taken during major actions of the war will be projected.

Attend Conference Ellsworth L. Bslley and Robert K. Graul, members of the Tele. graph staff, attended the Illinois Newspaper Mechanical Conference Sunday In Bioomlngton. Bailey was elected vice-president of the organization.

Spirited Bid UKIAH, Calif. sta ra war bond drives. fancy prices vm I Western Cartridge Company. 'served, Ushers Meeting Ushers Club of the Old Cathedral will have a meeting Tuesday night, at Old Cathedra) hall, and name officers. Following a business meeting refreshments will be Buy War and LADIES' SHOES REPAIRED Mill mil (HI Mfetmetf them.

Mall Orders Filled Promptly W. REEOER SON College and Washington Aye. UUVta, But rancher Andrew Hoefer bought $25,000 in bond, to get a bottle of whiskey. The sale put the city us that amount over ts $560.000 quota WOO rido Futurity FRANCISCO Hugh Mea house painter, Changing his clothes and placed wajlet containing on a chair A dog came In the open front door, grabbed the wallet and down the street mUsing are the dog and the money. was Warrant Officer Bernard E.

Jun and Mrs. Jun are announcing the birth of an eight-pound daughter, Sunday, October 3, at Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio, Tex. Officer Jun is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L.

Jun of 415 Belleview avenue, and Mrs. Jun, the former Miss Doris Meehan, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Meehan of 1209 State street.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Meyers of Bunker Hill are announcing the birth of a daughter. baby was born Sunday at 6:23 a. in Alton Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds and three ounces.

Announcement was made today at Alton Memorial Hospital of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoagland of 624 South Filmore avenue. Kirkwood, Mo. The baby was born at 12:49 a.

today and weighed eight pounds and three ounces. A son, weighing eight pounds and seven ounces, was born at 4:30 a. today in Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Harry Tarvis of 604 Bowman avenue, East Alton. Mr.

and Mrs. Guy Clark of 300 Victory drive, East Alton, are parents of a daughter, weighing seven pounds and one ounce. The babv was born at 5:35 a. today in Alton Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lav Parrish Robley.

is ill at the family home on McKlnley boulevard. Mrs. Grace Hutchens and Mrs. W. H.

Lawson have returned from Mattoon where they attended the state convention of the Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Edward Peterson of Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs, Hubert Peterson and son, Arthur, of Rock Island are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.

Peterson of 2112 Central avenue. Edward Peterson is an uncle of Rubert and J. T. Mr. and Mrs.

Johvi G. Schulen- and E. H. Poppenhaus of St. Louis spent Sunday with Mr.

Schulenberg's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schulenberg, of 609 East Sixth street. Kalamazoo, Oct Harold R.

Ready, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ready of 612 Blair avenue, Alton, has been appointed temporary cadet sergeant of the cadet battalion at Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich. Private Ready is stationed with the 3673rd Service Unit studying basic engineering at Kalamazoo College. Mr.

and Mrs. Ross Autery of 154 Goulding avenue, East Alton, and Mrs. Lottie Cruthird of Alton were week-end guests of 'Mrs. John Weeks in Whlteside, Mo. Seaman First Class Howard Mathus has returned to Philadelphia, after a seven-day visit with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Mathus, of 2520 Brown street. His brother, John Bernard Mathus, who recently returned to Westover Field in Utah, after a visit in vacation stay in Wat Palm Beach and Miami, Fla.

She accompany Mrs. William Tueth who is T. turning to Wejst Palm Beach a three weeks? visit with relative Mrs. Tueth was the former Bertha Wlckenhauser of Alton Mrs. R.

W. Armes Loc street received a message thl, Alton, has been made a sergeant according to word received by his parents. Eph Chappell of 520 Brookside avenue Is expected home Tuesday from Emporia, where he is visiting his son and daughter-in- law, Cadet Officer Maurice Chappell and Mrs. Chappell. Cadet Officer Chappell, who has been in service since December 7, 1942, is attending Kansas State Teachers' College.

Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Landgraf of 1264 State street was buried in St. Louis this morning.

babe was born Friday night in St. Joseph's Hospital. Russell Evens, who entered service about a month ago, Is takin an army transport engineerin course at St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs Evens plans to leave October 1 to join her husband.

morning, telling of the arrival England of her nephew, H. Smith, son of Mr. and Clyde Smith of Qulncy, in fore entering service about a efl ago Smith made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Flora Smith of Belle street. Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Colley 515 Lampert street had as week end guests. Corporal and Mrs Byron March, who were married' st Friday; Sergeant eph March of Stuttgart, and MSss Betty Rose Beckett of Smith- 1 ton, 111. Mrs. Byron March the former Miss Virginia c- ett.

Corporal March, stationed at Scott Field, and Sergeant March brothers, are cousins of. Glenn Col-' -Mrs. Peter Geibel of Las Veea? the former Miss Ruby Stiles' plans to leave next week for the west after spending three weeks in Alton visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Perley Stiles of 436 East Tenth street. Mrs.

Gleiber is chief teller in the office of the cashier at Basic Magnesium Las Vegas. Lieutenant Nelson A. Winslade stationed at Groton, Conn Mrs Winslade are visiting" tlves In Alton and East St. Louta Lieutenant Winslade, son of Mr' harlcs Winslade of 1126 West Ninth street, arrived in East St. Louis Friday on a 12- day leave.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLaugh who have been residing In Lawton, since their marriag in April, have arrived' in Altoi f.rne of Io05 Seminary street are parents of a daughter, weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces. The baby was born Sunday nt 9:07 p. in St.

Joseph's Hospital. Announcement has been made of to spend the month visiting Mi McLaughlin's parents, Mr. and Mrs J. E. McLaughlin of 431 Bluf street and Mrs.

McLaughlin's par of East Twelfth street. Mr the Artillery officer candidate school course at Fort Sill, Okla about a month ago, Is on a sick furlough following an to his rth a to Private and Mrs. Harry Fox of 1006 Union street. The baby weighed six pounds and five ounces anti was born at 7:06 a. today in St Joseph's Hospital.

Father of the iaby is stationed in North Caro- fl as a second lieutenant in the acific the Ina. Church Events Women's Guild of the Evangelical Church will sponsor a con- ecration service for men in serv- ce, and their families, at t) )e Evangelical Church, Eighth and ttenry streets, tonight at 7:45. Members of the Anna D. Sparks ance of the Unitarian Church fill meet for luncheon Wednesday 1 o'clock in the home of Mrs ohn McAdams, 1407 Libeitv have treet. Corporal Vernon Flexon, stationed at Camp Campbell, Ky spent the week-en din Alton visit? Ing his sister, Mrs.

Joseph Davidson, of 2008 Sycamore avenue. Corporal Flexon recently was transferred to Camp Campbell from Camp Gordon, Ga. Virgil Lutes Buried In Oakwood Cemetery Funeral services for Virgil Lutes 37, who was fatally injured last Thursday at Robertsville, Mo he was struck by a train as he attempted to remove wrecking bar from 'a track on which a troop train was approaching, were held Sunday at 3:30 p. m. at Streeper funeral home.

Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The Rev. Wayne C. Clark, pastor of Cherry Street Baptist Church, and the Rev. Owen Fisher of Longwood Baptist Church, St.

Louis, officiated. Mrs. Alfred Clayton sang two hymns, Make It Plain" and "My Jesus as Thou Organist was Mrs. Alonzo Rosenberger. Pallbearers were Joseph Ash, Harold Simmons, Richard Duval, Russell Patterson.

Walter Bilderbeck and Fred Middlecoff. Heavy Seat Sale for "This Is the Army' Heavy sale of tickets for Wednesday night'a premiere pf "This Is the at Grand, was reported today. All proceeds will to the Army emergency relief fund, with the theater donating use of the house, the film, and ervices of personnel. The premiere will be given a Jolly wood touch, with a concert 'Alton Municipal Band, songs by the YMCA Singers, and enter- ainment by from Scott Held. The sponsoring committee headed by Al Rauscher.

Highest and Lowest of U. S. The highest (Mount Whitney) nd lowest (Death Valley) points the United, States lie witliln 0 miles of other, In the late of DR, HARRIS DENTIST REASONABLE PRICES 619 Broadway Dial 8-5711 Vi- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, OF ALTON ANNOUNCES A FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE By GAVIN W. ALLAN, S. B.

OK TOHONTO, CANADA. Thi Bo ar of of The Mother Church, The Hrst Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass. Subject: Chriitiin Science: The Revelation of Hit Kingdom of Heaven. In ALTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Monday, October 4th at 8 m. Alt Ait Cordially Invited.

Beginning Tonight! Worship With Us! Attend Evangelistic Services at the First Christian Church EIGHTH ft EASTON, ALTON, ILL. 1. Our aim to make "Christians Our plan ii the New Testament Way, the way of tho early church. Guldc th Word ot COMB ORAWIW, Him..