Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20,1935 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE THREE u- 3 Grass Blazes in Evening Make Life Weary orFif emen River Policeman Loses Cap in Wind That Fans Flames WOOD RIVER, Feb. Elver firemen were kept busy fight- grass flres Tuesday evening "hen three alarms followed In sue- CC run was made at 3 p. to the softball park at the FdwaKkvllle road, where dry grass nfire Inside the fence, 4:45 an unused grass-grown lot -ast of the ball park was afire. At 6-30 a third came from no First street, where dry grass ablaze. The high wind wWch -as raging at the time, caused the ttn to spread rapidly, alarming the nearby residents.

Brush brooms were emp oyed by tll firemen to extinguish the Nuse, who accom- nanlcd the firemen on the last P.T his cap when the high wind ifted it off his head and carried it lite a distance at the Wood River iht-ater It was recovered by some hovs and returned to the policeman after the return run. The rain ilso started as the men returned Vom the last fire. Rcbekahs Entertain District Officers WOOD district of- icers of the Rebekah Lodge made their official visit to Thompson Rebekah Lodge here Monday night They were Mrs. Fannie Craig, president of East St. Louis; Mrs, Ida Kafiser of Belleville, warden; Miss B.

Smith of St. Jacob, treasurer; and Mrs. Effle Kahney of Wood River, secretary. Seven past presidents attended. A drill was presented, the women wearing vari-colored evening gowns.

Eight escorts spelled Mrs. Craig's name. Miss Vera Reynolds and Miss Edna Utt recited a poem, while introducing the district presl- Two small children, Mary Ruth Borman and Monte Hefner, attired a' George and Martha Washington, presented the gifts to the president and other officials present. Each year the officers are presented with a silver spoon. Talks were made by the visiting officials.

The remainder of the evening was spent socially. Sirs. Manning Honored. WOOD Helen Taylor entertained at her home on Whitelaw avenue Saturday night, in honor of Mrs. F.

Manning, director of relief, who Is resigning from her position in the Wood River office. The guests included the office force of the Wood River relief headquarters. Bridge was the diversion, prizes being awarded to Mrs. Robert Lane, Mrs. Sophia Brummer, and Miss Lucy Thaxton.

Each guest presented Mrs. Manning- with a gift. The valentine motif was carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Mrs, Manning has resigned her post here. Mrs.

Robert Lane, who was on the force of the Wood River relief office resigned last September because of ill health. Add to Chaperone List. WOOD and Mrs. Harry Meyer and Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Wolf have been added to the list to assist Mr. and Mrs. Martin Maynes and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gaul as chaperones at the dance given by St.

Bernard's Dramatic Club at Qerson hall Thursday. Baptist Amomas to Install. WOOD men of the Baptist Church will serve an oyster and chili supper Friday evening in the church dining hall from 5 to 7. The Amoma class of the Baptist Church will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. Randall Meyers, 891 Halloran avenue, at 7 o'clock.

Mrs. Carl Millard will be the assistant hostess. The following officers are to be installed: Mrs. Theodore Short, president; Mrs. Clyde Dlllow, vice president; Miss Frances Huber, second vice president; Miss Ruby Smith, secretary-treasurer.

Mrs. Millard will have charge of the installation. Harrod's Entertain WOOD Loyal' Ladies' and Men's Bible class of the Christian Church was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.

L. Harrod on Eighth street Saturday Maybe Waves Whisper Romance The charms of Lillian Bond, beautiful stag eand screen star, shown pensively wondering what the wild waves are syaing at Miami Beach, are reported to be the attraction which' drew Sidney Smith, Inset, to the.Florida resort, where they frequently have been seen together recently. Smith is a wealthy New Yorker. (NEA service.) night. Guessing games and COR tests were the diversion, and re freshments were served.

The George Washington moti was carried out in the games and refreshments. Miss Harrod Entertains. WOOD RIVER. Miss Zenald' Harrod was hostess to a group young people from the Christian Church at a sewing bee at her home Tuesday night. Those attending were Miss Opa Gibbons, Miss Idella Logsdon, Miss Mary M.

Logsdon, Miss Lacey Miss Norma Brockman, Miss Emma Brockman, Miss Mary Alice Perkins Mrs. R. Howey, Mrs. Louis Hudson Mrs. Harold Green, Miss Delphlne Bennett, Miss Gerry Harding, Miss Dessie Harner and Miss Zenaid Harrod.

Refreshments were served Wood River Notes. WOOD and Mrs. R. E. Howey and son visited their par ents at Clsne Sunday.

Miss Marjorie Florence of Rood house visited over the with Miss Opal Gibbons. Gerald and Harner who have been ill of typhoid fever are slowly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mournln and son, Virgil, and Miss Opa Lacey attended a birthday dinner in Carrollton Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lavelle am Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pharis and daughter, Barbara, of Granite City visited Mr.

and Mrs. Randall Mey ers on Halloran avenue, Sunday. Alton High Principal Speaks at Wood River WOOD RIVER, Feb. Hanna, principal of Alton High School, spoke to the Lions Club here Monday on "Crime and Its Growth in this Country." The committee on the father and son banquet held Saturday night reported 30 fathers and as many sons attending. Helslngfors, Finland, has a new idea for tailors.

Each customer'is photographed and a life-size picture Is projected on a cross-rulec screen to enable each tailor to see his subject while making the clothes. Centuries ago, stationary timepieces run by weights were called watches, while only those provided with clochs or bells were known as clocks. Dr. L. R.

MORGAN OSTEOPATH AND PHYSICIAN 403 Pint National Bank Bldg. Office Hours: 9-12, 1-5, 7-8 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Office Phono 571, Residence 833 with Double Chic for TREBARK $0.95 fashion news when it's combined with shining bands of patent, and adorned with four metal buttons There's "heap" of value in price, toot In black, beige or grey. Charge Account MAIN FLOOR Lincoln PTA Will Plan for New Year WOOD RIVER, Feb. Lincoln School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday, Feb 21, at 7:30, in the Lincoln school auditorium, A committee be appointed to nominate officers. The coming year's project will be discussed.

A George Washington program will be presented by Grade 4B under the direction of Miss Hilnia Sullivan. An illustrated lecture on George Washington will be given by Superintendent G. A. Smith. The program will be closed with saxaphone and clarinet selections.

Cleopatra's Needle gained its name because she had the obelisk moved to a new location; the Needle was erected centuries before her birth. NOW I EAT Tomatoes No Upset Stomach Thanks to Bell-ana Quick. feUrf tocWM DISSOLVES ta irattr. iMdw ituouch rudy to act. SUM 1U1M att Otfal ii Proof.

FOR INDIGESTION 146 Carlinville High Students Awarded Honors Rilda Rocci Tops Seniors With Average OARLINVILLE, Feb. 20, (Special) hundred and forty-six high school students were on the third six-week period honor roll here. All students receiving an average of 85 or higher are on the honor roll There were 45 freshmen on the honor roll, 26 sophomores, 41 Juniors, and 34 seniors. Rilda Rocci led the senior honor students with an average of 97 1-4; Mary Pongones led the juniors with 96 1-2; Armeda Castelli led the sophomore with an average oi 95 3-4; and Jimmy Chamness the freshmen with an average Of 98. Bruyere, a sort of heather growing In Italy and other Mediterranean countries, Is the source of the bruyere roots from which briar wood pipes are made.

Elephant meat considered food fit for feasts by African natives, but white men find it hard to chew and tasteless. Fractures Rib in Coughing Fit CARLINVILLE, Feb. BoptfiJ a barber, is kep: at his home on North West street with an attack of influenza. While cough- Ing, he fractured a rib and had to summon a physician for treatment. Rotary Club at Carlinville Plans Anniversary Fets CARLINVILLE, Maxwell R.

Kelso, Instructor of history at Blackburn college, spoke before the Rotary Club Monday evening on "The Country's Relations With Japan and Its Naval Pacts With Other Nations." He stressed the Increasing population of Japan and the need of new territory for expansion. A special program has been planned for next week and all past memb- have been invited to attend. Next week is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Rotary Club. C. W.

Clark, first president of the Carlinville club, and 3. P. Preston of Glllespie, who helped In organizing the Carlinville club, will speak. J. E.

McClure will speak on the history of Rotary. Dr. L. Pontius of Jacksonville will give the principal address of the evening. accepted SLIP COVERS for your furniture Our new materials are arriving by every express.

Your orders will be made in the rotation they are placed. Your early order for this work will be appreciated. PRICES ON SLIP COVERS depend on the type of material selected and the size of the furniture. RUFFLE CURTAIN STYLES New styles in these curtains are among the spring arrivals. To make space for the new curtains we have a Special offer.

FEBRUARY CLEARANCE $225 values pair RUFFLE LACE and TAILORED CURTAINS Our new spring styles are arriving. We offer any style at any price, any size or length. Our Special Lace Curtains PAIR for a limited time only. VENETIAN BLINDS We have studied this type of blind with care and the delivery of this blind is 10 days to two weeks time. Order yours today.

SPECIAL 29x65 long 31x65 long 34x65 long EACH Measure the same as window shades. Ready to hang with brackets. slats with worm gear tilt. NEW LAMP ARRIVALS Our new stylet are here. Boudoir, Table, Floor and Bridge Lamps.

Separate shades for all your lamps. YOU WILL MARVEL AT ALL THE STYLES. C.J.JACOBY&CO. 52 YEARS OF HONEST DEALINGS Open Saturday by AppolntmanT Lutheran Laymen Meet. Zion Lutheran Laymen's League held Its February meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30.

Circuit Judge Victor H. Hemphlll spoke on the lives of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, Light refreshments were served. "Decorate" Courthouse Yard. time Monday night some one decided to change the landscape near the Courthouse and dumped some tin cans at the northwest corner of the Courthouse yard. Promctheana to Meet.

Promethean Society will meet Friday, Feb. 22 in the chapel of the church. Mrs. Pete Leroy, Mrs. O.

0. Sonnemann, and Mrs. Grace Barto will be the hostesses. Divorce Granted. CARLINVILLE.

Cora Brannon was granted a divorce Tuesday by Judge Hemphill from Harold Q. Brannon on the charge of extreme and repeated cruelty. The couple married Aug. 1, 1923 and have one child. The plaintiff was granted custody of the child and was ordered to pay the costs of the court proceedings.

Staunton Couple Licensed. CARLINVILLE. County Clerk Peter J. Caveny issued a marriage license Tuesday to Louis Bentrup, 30, and Miss Ella Heigert, 31, both of Staunton. Gauea Funeral at Collinsville Thursday CC-LLINBVILLE, 111., Feb.

20, services will be held tomorrow for A. C. Gaucn, 58, Collinsville banker and business man, who died yesterday in St. Louis after an appendicitis operation. At the time of his death Qauen held tne of president In the First National Bank here, a lumber company, the Home Building tt Loan Association, and the Southern Illinois Reciprocal Trade Association and was vice president 'of the St.

Louis Regional Planning Association. We gain 85 percent of our knowledge and control 80 percent of our actions through our eyes. DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN GET Your pocket, I wrist watch or clock completely overhauled and regulated like new at a special low GET OUR ESTIMATE. Any ring welded and refinished 50c This includes welding one break or sizing ring smaller and reflnishlng like new. 8 E.

BROADWAY ALTON, ILL Hundreds of Thrifty Women will Yearn to take advantage of this opportunity BUT ONLY 25 wJM be lucky in doing so. Special Sale of 25 Brand New 1934 Genuine 6 Cubic Foot FRIGIDAIRES At a price that establishes a new drastic means a savings of When compared with today's prices. FEATURES Of TfK turn FOOT 1. Automatic ice tray release the trays slide from the freezer at a flnger-touch! 2. Automatic Reset turns itself on again after defrosting is completed! 3.

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We were able to secure only a very limited number of these splendid brand new 6 cubic foot Frigidaires. Make sure of getting yours. Don't one of the lucky 25 persons This offer holds good for Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week onlyi Home Appliance Department Main Floor SEE PAGES 8 AND 9 for our Consolidation Sale BEGINNING TOMORROW 9:00 A. M. AT.