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ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH DECEMBER i Cl c-; El PI PI Fl Ff Pi Pi G' Oi Oi Oc Ol Gt Ge Oc Ol Uti Hi' HP' Ho He He Ht 111: In' In In! Int In! Ini I Ke PAGE SIX Clubs Parties Weddings Society Teas Dances Receptions letter UteV flenrt Claus visited the hall ind presented elite to old were served after Santa's departure. A short business session each prloi heM the DV eacn program, for the purpose of elect, imr officers. The newly named officers will be installed at meet- Ing to be hcW on the second Tuesday in January. Owing to the Christmas holiday the sewing circle will not meet next Ambrose Brown was elected president of the Auxiliary; Mrs. Guy Chlsm, president; Mrs.

Harry A. Sawyer, secretary; Mrs. A t. Colston, treasurer; Mrs. J.

B. Nwell. chaplain, and Mrs, Luther B. McCoy, mlstrcss-at-arms. for the Carriers are 8, With Mrt.

Paul. Mrs F. Paul of 2510 State street will rntertain with a Christmas party Saturday afternoon, from 2 to 4, R'id members of her Sunday school doss, at the First Methodist church, will be guests. During a short business meeting, to be held in connection with the party, the class will elect officers. Card Party at Oweia-Illlnoht.

The Athletic Association of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company will give the second in a series of pinochle and bunco parties Friday night, Dec. 18, in the dining room of the plant restaurant. The parties are held monthly for the employees of the plant and their friends. Sparks Alliance Hears of fork Personal Harry A Sawyer, president; C. vice president; Guy Chlsm, recording secretary; Luther B.

McCoy, financial secretary and treasurer, and Anton Kremer, sergeant-at-arms. BusineM Women In Prelk Adults as well as "kids" will be present Tuesday night at the annual Christmas party of the Alton Business and Professional men's Club. The members have I been asked to come attired as chll- dren but "kid" dress win not be compulsory. The club wlU have dinner o'clock at the McCurdy Tea Room, and the party will take the place of a formal program. An entertaining program is being planned by the committee in charge, and many "surprises" will great the guests.

Card Party Shelter Howe A pinochle and bunco' party will i be given tonight at the Shelter House of the Watertower Playgrounds by the Playground Young Men's Club. Class Four Entertains. Mrs. M. 8.

Lancaster of the Lancaster School of Expression entertained with several readings Wednesday night at the annual party of Class Four of the Cherry Street Baptist church, of which Mrs. S. McKenney Is teacher. In addition to the program of readings the class members and their families enjoyed other entertaining features. After program refreshments were served.

Party at Parsonage. Circle No. 3 of the Aid Society of the First Methodist church was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage, and 25 women were in attendance. Mrs. James Olllls Tucker, wife of the Rev.

Tucker, was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. O. D. Helmlck, Mrs. C.

Paul. Mrs, Elmer Todd and Mrs. I. E. Mayes.

Mrs. E. J. Byron led In a devotional exercise, and Mrs. E.

C. Paul, Mrs. B. C. Richardson, Mrs.

Todd and Mrs. George Bitcher gave a pleasing Christmas program. Games were played following the program, and later refreshments were served. After enjoying a repast, the guests gathered about a Christmas tree; erected in the dining room, and received Christmas gifts. Since the first of September the Anna D.

Sparks Alliance of the Unitarian Church made 60 dresses for girls, four girls' coals, four bloomers, 17 blouses, five quilts and 24 for the needy, besides repairing numerous old garments which have been given for persons In need. Four hundred and 92 garments were fashioned in making up the 34 complete layettes. Women of the Alliance spent Wednesday afternoon at the Alton Woman's Home, and rnadf bags to be at the Unitarian Church school entertainment next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Bach woman at the home was presented with a dainty elbow pillow as a Christmas gift by the Alliance. The Rev.

Philip Mercer, pastor ol the Unitarian Church, entertained with two vocal selections, and afterwards tea was served by the guests. Before the program and tea, the Alliance held a short business session. Miss Utha Hoggart of Bice streei in Wood River was received mw St. Joseph's Hospital yesterday afternoon for observation. Mrs.

John A. Sama of Brighton was brought Into St. Joseph's yesterday for a minor operation anc. returned to her home several hours Inter. Mrs.

is rlghty-one years of age. Theo. Collins of East Fourth street, broke his arm while coasting Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Mrs. aeorge J. Beck Is from Atlanta, where she spent the month of November with rela lives.

Mrs. Louis Richards of Kane ant Miss Grace Long of Springfield were among the guests at the funeral of Helen Lock McKee, Wednesday. Frederick Joestlng, son of Dr. and Mrs. F.

Joestlng, will arrive home Friday for a two weeka' Miss Buena Browri Dies; Was Long 111 Miss Beuna M. Brown died riesday at 12:30 p. at her home on the Alton-JcrseyvlUe road. She had been in falling health for some time. Death was due to the Infirmities of age.

She is survived by two brothers, Edward and William Picard of St. Louis, and by three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Witt of Memphis, and Miss Emma Brown and Miss Lillian Picard, with whom the made her home.

Miss Brown was affiliated With St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Miss Brown was born and reared In North Alton and was possessed ot a quiet and kindly disposition. Funeral servtoes will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial will be In the cadet To Spend (who have visited him stated. How it Bine Streaks' Party.

Santa Claim visited the Blue Party for Primary Council The Primary Council had a Christmas party at the Elks' Grill Room Wednesday night, and the guests spent the evening playing bridge and bunco. The Christmas motif was carried out in the decorations of the hall, and favors were presented to the guests In honor of the season. Delicious refreshments were servd, bringing th party to a close, Miss Mabel McMinn, Miss Elizabeth Sehwftrta, Miss Helen Joesting, Mrs. Emma Straube, Miss Jessie McNeil, Miss Evelyn Bower, Miss Mildred Miss Mildred Gelti were hostesses for the evening. Mrs.

McDow'a Poplin' Recital Last evening the pupils of Bay'H, McDow presented a ptudto recital at the McDow home on State street. the first of the winter marked the first appearance of the.group of pupils who began their voice work this past fall. Each year this Christmas recital is given with only the-pupils present, The house was decorated in the Christmas motif, and a portion of the vocal program was' made -up of Yule-tide songs. The following program wan given: The Nomad Hambleln Marcus Youngberg a) A Winter Kovin b) Spanish Lohr Hazel Challacombe Fallen Leaf Betty McDow At Dawning Cadman Louise Light The Sunshine ol Your Gertrude Hulton A Warrior Bold Adams Thomas Blazier I Love You Truly Bond Francis McDow Ksshmeri Song Gwendolyn Blazier Bowl of Roses Henley Charlotte Ells Absent Metoalt Wilma Bruok Smllin' Through Mabel smith Serenade Schubert Aletha Wlttles Songs My Mother Taught Me Streaks Girl Reserves Club party Wednesday night and presented each member with a gift. Santa appeared after the Reserves had played games and enjoyed other diversions.

Miss Mary Jean Zerwas was chairman of arrangements for the party, and Miss Margaret Meyer is club president. Miss Mildred O'Brien and Miss Margie Ryan excelled at games played, and refreshments were served. Bunco Club Entertained. Miss Edith Hack of East Ninth street entertained on Wednesday night, having as guests members of her club. Bunco was played, and during the latter part of the evening were served.

Miss Laverne Nowotne, Miss Helen Mulqueeny and Miss Lillian Hack were given prices. The club, will have a Christmas party in weeks, with Miss Dorothy DerUwr of East Fourth street hostess, Program (or Missionary Society. Mrs. B. G.

Waggoner, assisted by Miss HatUe Mason was hostess to the missionary society of the Congregational church of Godfrey, Wednesday afternoon. Miss Maaon led the devotionals, and Mrs. Otto Bolt, Miss Mason and Mrs. Lawrence Slegerlst, with Mrs. E.

R. Mclster at the piano, sang selections of Christmas music for play- let staged by Mrs Roland Wilhelm and Mrs. Mary Hagerman. Mrs. William Jackson a on "Our Miss Ariine Williams furnished a piano solo, and Mrs.

Waggoner gave a monologue in regard to giving. Little M'lba Jean Boedy gave a reading, and Mrs. Claude Lewis reao a guest book review. Following the program the hostesses served refreshments to the women, 35 btlng in attendance. The January meeting of the society will le held with Mrs.

Melater and Mrs. Lageman. Lynn-Kopile Nnptlato. Mrs. Mary Finley Dies at Infirmary Mrs.

Mary Finley, a life-long resident of Alton, died at St. Anthony's Infirmary this morning at 5 o'clock, at the of 62 years. She was in poor health for five or six years, and "went to the Infirmary three weeks ago for treatment. She is survived by her husband. John, and a son, Leo, of Alton.

She also leaves two Mrs. Jacob Brcganzer and Mrs. Jacob Miller of Alton. The family home is at 803 Ridge street, and Mrs. Finley was a well known resident of the eastern part of the city.

The body may be viewed bv friends at the James A. KlunX funeral home after Saturday noon and until time for the funeral. Requiem mass will be read Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church, and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.

The funeral will be held from the KlunX home. The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Sunday night at the Home. Cecil Young, Chlnwe cadet Western Military Academy, witt the only student left on grounds next Mowlitf night, west- em will close at 4 o'clock Monday ia flfternoon nn 71 will thft first UtnA many years thaVthe rtudent body wUl have been reduced to uvuy cadet when takes ChrtotaM ever at the hospital it at vacation. Joesttng is a cadet at St. John's Military Academy, Dela- fleld, Mrs.

Emma Scharf, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jonas Johnson, at 906 Washington avenue, was badly bruised and shaken up when she fell down a fllghrt of stairs at the family home Sunday. She Is recovering from the dence. She is recovering from the effects ot the fall and was able to be up and about today for tha first time since the accident, Mrs. Scharf Is 79 years of age.

Godfrey cemetery. Re-elect Directors Of Co-op Oil Co, "A Bird in a Cage" to Be Given Tomorrow Night "A Bird In a Cage," a three-act comedy of Charles George will be presented at the studio toy theatre. Faulstlch building, Friday night, Dec. 16, 8 o'clock. The action takes place in the living room of the Comstock home in a suburb of New York City, and covers a period of several months.

The plot centers around Nerl, the south sea Island girl who seems a misfit in the social life of the Comstock family. She has come to live with them after her husband, one of the Comstock boys, dies. She gets herself in many difficult places, but finally succeeds in winning the hearts of the family. EDWARDSVILLE, Dec. 15 (Special) The entire board ol directors of the Madison County Service Co.

was re-elected Wednesday afternoon in St. Boniface Hall as 180 people attended the first annual meeting of the fanners' cooperative association. The directors are Herman W. Blevers, Staunton; Ben Vorwald. Granite City; I.

J. Relnhart, Highland; E. L. Helmkamp, Edwards- vllle; and F. H.

Rinkel, Fruit Station. Officers will be appointed by the directors Monday afternoon. Sievers served as president during the previous term. L. R.

Merchant, Chicago, manager of the Illinois Farm Supply told the stock-holders that service companies in the state did a $5,000,000 business last year. Funeral Rites For Mrs. Helen Lock McKee Funeral services for Mrs, Helen Lock MoKee, wife of R. N. McKee, was held Wednesday afternoon at the-First Presbyterian church, and were largely attended by relatives and friends.

Services were conducted by the Rev. Edgar Vance, and musical numbers were sung by Mrs. Irene Elder Meyer. Burial was in. City cemetery.

The pallbearers, J. Schubert, Jesse Ferree, Walter Nltsche, H. Stofft, Philip Youngberg and Clarence Sears, were selected from the Order of Eastern Star and the White Shrine ot Jtfusalsm, two organizations in which Mrs. McKee Was interested. The cast: Madison, Comstock, a business man, Edward Kohle; Mrs.

Comstook, his wife, Olive Schuette; Eva Comstock, their daughter, Irene Bordeaux; Neri Comstock, their daughter-in-law, Jane Woodmansee; Jay Comstock, their son, Jay McManus; Mrs. Hugh Itutledge, a young society matron, Hazel Owens Mrs. Morton Flambeau, older society matron, Neva Neiklrk; Hortense- Evans, engaged to Jay, Melba Clevenger; Roma Matthews, a model, Elisabeth Lynn; Eunice Matthews, society flapper, Jane Roloff; Gregory Colgate, engaged to Eva, Homer Kennedy; Rupert Rogers, motion picture executive, Vincent Duval; Calyton, the butler, Edward Morgenroth, and Hulda, Swedish maid, Elizabeth Lynn. This play was directed by Mrs. M.

8. Lancaster and will be presented by special arrangement with the Willis N. Company, Syracuse, Y. This turnover of money included the receipts of 83 service companies i nthe state similar to the one here. They handled 35,000,000 gallons of petroleum products, and the various commodities sent out amounted to 3900 train-car loads.

Other features on the program consisted of a talk by T. W. May, farm adviser, and reports by Manager Livingston, Secretary Reinhart, and Treasurer Helmkamp, Mrs. Stanley Castle of Alton led In group singing. dents have always spent days here but there no Mexican boys among the cadets, thte M.

O. Vartfe, ot avenue station, spent part terday at the academy transportation for cadets. jmwp of boys to will i at for trojn Oofiege avenue station cm train No. 6. The train will carry an extra coach for their accomoto.

Hon. Other boys will go by automobile and a large to Bt. Louis on A. train wo. 1 at 5:07.

All the boys urtll out ot town within an hour or so after closing of the school, Wlnslade tad improving Wayne Winslade, Shlpman high school graduate who iously ill month at St Joseph's Hospital tt reported much Improved but no plans are being made tor his the hospital, it was said today. The lad was brought from Shipman a month ago today in the Nov. 15 blinard. He underwent an- operation for appendicitis the same day. Oarage Men Called to Start Cars A number of TJpper' Alton business men and others who use their cars for driving to work were obliged to call men this morning on the coldest day to rtart their engtaws- Several who work at Wood RMrer and In that Industrial district were late getting started to work as the result.

boon that no plant are being rtade at this time for his going home. Mrs. shape la managlnt the new white her husband is in the -hospital. Bunco Party Tonicht A bunco party will be given this evening by the Harding club at their Main street headquarters and plans for serving refreshments to a largo gathering were being made today. A goose banquet was being prepared.

Baptist Summer Assembly Bhurtlef The was at the home ot Mrs. O. M. WttM eft Ltverctt avenue. Mrs, PotUr is of the department.

The session opened at 9 O'clock and continued throughout day, closing at Those the meeting wert itoe ftet. Koehler of Normal, Charles Brdm- ley of Dr, Aurora and Miss Catharine son of Centralia, president ot the B. Y. tJ. The committee were luncheon lee Coven Streets Pavements in Upper Alton were covered with solid ice today and driven ot all kinds of vehicles were using great care to prevent skid ding.

The temperature yesterday rose to 33 degrees, the highest point it had reached since last week. Snow melted on the pavements. The drop of about 35 degrees that took place in the night turned the slush on pavements to ioe. Cniie Coming Saturday Miss Alice a student at the State University at Fayetteville, will arrive in Alton Saturday to spend her two weeks vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

P. W. OruM of Mills avenue. Miss Cruse will be accompanied home by Miss Imogens Lockett, ateo a student at the University, who will visit a few days at the CTUM home Is envoute to her home in Detroit for the hoadays.A Nonagenarian Spending Chriitmaa guests at the Potter home, Two Events at Allen Chapel At the A. M.

B. church on Salu street, two events have been planned by organizations of the church and Sunday school. The first will be Friday evening when Claw 1, composed of children and young under the leadership of wife, will present an em The evening will begin at 1: will close with refreshments In the church dining room. Saturday the Pastor's Aid Society wiU hold a pastry -tale ia the dining room. Children from Orphanage Coming.

Six children from Huddlesoh Home at Mt. Vernon will, be. in Alton Sunday morning with W. Webb, superintendent of the home. They will give a oriel program 1 at the Upper Alton Baptist church at tha Sunday school hour.

Personals. William F. Strebel ah Of the Bell Telephone Co- left Alton yesterday to make his home at Centralia. He been living at 1828 Central avenue. The household were taken to Centralia by the Nevlin moving concern, Mrs.

John Fleming ot New-; Haven, The 93-year-old man, M. Two garage men were caued out ot bed during the night, to pull in cars that bad Announce Birth el Son. Mr; and Mrs. Harry Burton, of Chicago are announcing the birth of their tint child, a son, Sunday. The babe has been named Charles Leverett, Mr.

Burton Reserves' Recognition Service on Saturday Plans are being made for a Recognition for Junior High School Girl Reserves, when girls of the three junior high clubs will be recognized as members. The clubs are East Junior High, Mc- Klnley Junior High and Roosevelt Junior High. The service will be held at the Young Woman's Christian Association, Saturday, Dec; 17, at two o'clock. Advisors tor the clubs are: Bast Junior, Miss Grace Reed, Miss Gladys Foster, Miss Margherita Zeltman and Mrs, James W. Weir; Roosevelt, Mrs.

George Roberts, and McKlnley, Miss Ertone Owsley. D'vorak Helen Campbell Pale Moon Logan Doris McDow Gypsy Trail Galloway Jack Voorhees Dry Those Tears del Rlego Edith Voorhees Violin obligato: Jack Voorhees Bird Songs at Eventide Coates George Sunderland Bedouin Love Bong Rimsutl John Phillips The Birthday of a King. Lucille Wagonfeldt Gesu Bambino Yon Dorothy Rice Christmas Sextettes a) Carillon Brlel b) The Shepherds Song c) In dulcl Jubllo (14th Century) Klug (a capella) Sopranos: Doris McDow, Gertrude Halton Seconds: Dorothy Riot, Edith Voorhees Altos: Wilma Bruck, Kacel Challacombe Mrs. Alex McQulggan aemd at the accompanist for the entire group. Following the musical program a social time was enjoyed by the group.

Late in the evening, Mrs. McDow served dainty refreshments to her class. Household Group Party The young womeu of the Household group at the Young Woman's Christian Association had a Christmas party last night, ind a feature of the' gathering was an chaags of Games were played, and refreshments served. Elmer Lynn of Wood River and Miss Gladys M. Kopsle of Alton, were married Wednesday night at the parsonage of the First Methodist church, with the Rev.

James Glllis Tucker officiating. The attendants were Roy Dille and Miss Anne Adzlna, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn will reside on the Milton road. Double 4 Club In Meeting.

The Double Four Bridge Club met with Mrs. Harold Apple at her home in Wood River last night, and devoted several hours to the playing of bridge. Mrs. Fred Fortschnelder. Mrs.

Joe Wlckenhauser, Mrs. Apple and Mrs. Edmond McCrellls were given club prizes. After Mrs. Apple served a delicious two-course repast, the exchanged Christmas gifts.

The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. Ray Budde of Royal street. Hostess to Utopia Club. Mrs. Walter Morgenroth entertained the Utopia Club at her home on avenue Wednesday, and served a delicious course repast to her guests, Cards furnished diversion, and club prises were given to Mrs.

Harry Bciser, Mrs. Victor Davis and Mrs. Frank Kremer. Belser will have the club as her guest in four weeks, the mem- berg omitting a meeting owing to the holidays. ChrUtmaa Party.

Dr. A. H. Zimmerman at First Methodist Church The Rev. Arthur Zimmerman, B.D,, Ph.D., ot Greely, minister ot the First Methodist Episcopal church of Groely, and professor in the Colorado State College, will preach in the First Methodist Episcopal church here next Sunday morning.

Dr. Zimmerman will arrive Saturday to spend a brief vacation visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zimmerman, 1313 Pearl street. Mothers' Auxiliary to Sponsor Benefit Supper the Mothers' Auxiliary to the Order of DeMolay will give a supper for the public for the benefit of the Franklin Masonic Temple building fund, at the Franklin Temple, on Washington avenue, on Thursday night, Jan.

5. Plans for the supper were made at a meeting held by the Auxiliary last night. The Auxiliary recently voted to purchase a window to be placed In the Temple In memory of members of the organization who have died, and the window was on display at the meeting. More than 50 members were in attendance at the December gathering and brought food which will be given to the needy. Mrs.

W. J. Herb is chairman ot the distributing committee. Mrs. Hugh L.

Harris, Mrs. G. R. Knight, Mrs. J.

W. Stevenson, Mrs. E. P. Fischer, Mrs, J.

E. Gray, Mrs, William Kaeser, Mrs. O. W. Schauerte, Mrs.

Charles Sotier, Mrs. Patrick McManus and Mrs, Cook were hostesses last evening, and were assisted in serving refreshments by Mrs. A. F. Cousley and Mrs.

V. A. Trajjsue. Annual Auto Club Meeting Tonight An additional speaker was announced today for annual meeting of the Alton Automobile Club at 7:30 this evening In the Mineral Springs Hotel, in addition to E. W.

FitzGibbons of St. Louis, a member of the Missouri legislature, the club's program committee has secured John H. Tettery, a St. Louis attorney, It was announced by H. C.

clujb secretary. FitzGibbons is to discuss the merits of safety responsibility legis lation, bill to this, end being now who has been si two urged by motor, clubs on the Illinois legislature. Tettery will tajik on certificate of title laws, such as Missouri and other near states already have, and which the Illinois legislators are being asked to consider. Because of importance ot drivers' license and a safety responsibility enactment as seen by the club officers, it has been decided to open tonight's meeting to the public It 'is urged both men and women motor car owners or drivers attend the meeting tive of whether or not they are members of Alton Auto Club. is the eldest son of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Burton of Jackson street. His wife was Miss Francelia Grey of Chicago and the romance which led to their marriage began while they were students at Shurtleff College. Mr. and Mrs.

Burton lived in Alton several years after their marriage. Returns tb Former Home. Mrs. Leona Foster, one of the owners of the Upper Alton laundry has returned to her former home at Garrett, to- look after business Interests. She retain her interest in the Alton plant and it will remain under the management of Fred Bussard, who came to Alton several years ago to take the position after the death of Mr.

Foster. Mrs. Foster was first called to Garrett three weeks ago to another daundry she'owns. A days ago she returned to Alton and made arrangements -to stay in oermanentiy. Mrs.

Foster has been living at the Fred Bussard'home, 2511 Judson Shelton ot Carfcondale, who frequently visit? in Alton, is spending the early part of the winter here and will be here for the Christmas season. He is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Lamm of Washington avenue. The dally walks ot a mile, which Mr.

Shelton has been In the habit of taking, have been discontinued lately because of the icy walks. is growing restless under the confinement and is. wishing for weather mild enough to make walking tor him not so hazardous as it is at present, First Meeting At New Club House The new club house on Johnson street which has recently been fitted up for the boys of the Woman's Benefit Association, will be opened this evening to the public when work of the department will be explained by the supreme supervisor, Lee T. Dear Ing of La Grange His assistants, Harry WWtelawand Ray Wood of Urbana, will be present to greet the boys, their parents and any othere who are interested. Capt.

Dearing and his assistants have been about Alton several weeks and will leave after tonight's meeting. State Committee Meets The Department of Christian months at the home of Mrs. W. T. Blrney, 1914 Washington will leave Saturday for Her home.

Mrs, Fleming has Men convalescing from a recent illness, Tom Blrney, a student at Northwestern University will come to Alton Tuesday to remain until after New Year's with nts parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blmey of Washington avenue.

Library Has Valuable Witchcraft Document An interesting old document la wi exhibit at the Jennie D. Hayner Library and may seen by any one interested. The card accompanying the document bears statement: Death Warrant-Wltchcmft jeea. A rare historical ibetri, this, document has been passed as genuine) by tfce Massachusetts Historical Society and the South Carolina Historical Society and is of 32 issued for witch deaths. Education of the Northern Baptist State Convention met in Alton today to plan the program ot the Dental Society Will Name Officers Tonight Officers for the coming year will be elected tonight by the Alton Dental Society, at a meeting to be held at 7:30 o'clock at the Stratford.

An illustrated lecture will be Read Telegraph Want Ads Free Christmas Dinner. The Associated Volunteers have announced a free dinner will be served for the needy on Christmas day, and that a Christmas party will be held on Christmas evening, at 1301 Belle street. D. of V. The Daughters of Union Vfterans will hold a card party their hall Friday evening, beginning at 8 want Infant at Hospital The infant daughter born to Mr.

and Mrs. Vendel Mesearos of 3800 Elisabeth street, at St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday morning at 5:15, died last night. The burial services were held this afternoon at o'clock in St. Joseph's cemetery.

The Btlltkm Club had its annual Christmas party Wednesday night st the home of Mrs- Frank D. liamoon, at 1987 Evergreen avenue, and exchanged gifts. Games were played before the exchange, and later refreshments were served. Mrs. Don Kelly, Mrs, Williamson and Mrs, Joseph Kennedy were given prizes, The Williamson home wag decorated in the Christmas colors, and the holiday note was ried out in the refreshments.

The club will have a "white elephant" party at the home of Mrs. Kennedy in three weeks, Mook HosteM to Luncheon. Mrs. 0. Kirk Mook of Logan street was hostess to a luncheon Tuesday when she entertained roimbsn of her club.

Covers were Alton Rebckah Lodge, No. 476, will have a business session Friday night. arranged for eight guasts, and turkey menu was served. The Christmas motif was used with pleasing effect in carrying out the table appointment. Bridge was played following luncheon, and the club members exchanged Christmas Blfts.

Mrs. Mook, Mrs. Boy Webb and Mrs. W. K.

King were given club prlnes. Mrs, L. W. Snell of Patterson Place wilt have the her guest In two weeks. Old Timers' Party.

The Old Timers' Club net with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kennedy of Bast Fourth street Wednesday night.

and spent several hours playing cards. At eleven o'clock Mrs. Kennedy served supper. J. Hanton, John Carr, Mrs, William Wswner and Mrs.

Dan Hoeber received dub prises. The Old Timers' annual watch party will be held on New Year's Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Hoeber at their home on Ridge street. Bin.

Lancaster to Broadcast. MM. M. 8. Lanoastw ft School of Expression" will give of obrlitoi the St.

Cation, Dec. 19, at 1UK Carolyn Chandler to Manage Y. W. C. A.

Hotel Miss Carolyn Chandler has resigned as general secretary at the Young Women's Christian Association In East St. Louis and on Jan. 1 will assume the position of managing secretary at the Y. W. C.

A. Hotel, 4295 Olive street, St. lous. Miss Chandler has been with the Bast St, Louis Association since September, 1923, going there from Dccatur where she served the Decatur Association for one year. Before going to Decatur Miss Chandler was general secretary for three years at the local Association.

'Potato Matinee' at The Grand Saturday A "potato matinee" will be given at the Grand, Saturday morning, Manager Lowis announced today. Admission to children will be by potatoes, and all potatoes given will be turned over to the Associated Charities for distribution among the needy. Any child with three or more potatoes regardless of the size of the potatoes, will be admitted. The Marx Brothers' picture, "Animal will be shown, in addition to short subjects. The show will begin at 10 a.

m. avenue. Society Christinas Service. At the monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of the Baptist church yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs, J. P.

Bostey on College avenue, a Christmas program was Riven under the direction of Mrs. E. B. Tyner who read some Christmas legends and stories. The assemblage sang carols and an article on Christmas was read by Mr; Frank Megowen.

"Come, All Ye Faithful" was sung by Mrs. W11- ford Queen, and Mrs. G. M. Potter, president of the society, read extracts from articles portraying Christmas in the Mission fields The story of the birth ot Christ as told in the Bible was read by Mrs.

H. M. Burton and Miss Claire V. Whiting read the story of the Nazarene Boy's Dream by Henry Van Dyke. A gift of money was sent to an American Indian Mission by the society which recently sent a box of gifts to another Indian mission.

After the business meeting the sale of gifts which were made from material costing a dime was held. In some instances several dimes were put together and more expensive gifts were made. Refreshments were served by the hostesses before the members dispersed. Filling Station Man Plans to Leave Hospital Atter improving satisfactorily at St. Joseph's hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted by a bandit at his filling station last Friday night on College avenue at Rock Spring park, E.

E. Shape was said today to'be looking forward to going home. In the last tew days he has Improved rapidly, his friends SOLOMON'S Here Is Good News! Tomorrow We Start Our 8-Day 1 Christmas Clearance! Open Evenings Until 8P.M. SALE! 2525 College Ave. No Sir! We are not going to until afar Oiriitmti Oiir Stock, SUrt Fridiy! Street AM Members of the Aid Society Will meet Friday afternoon at Ohwry BapUst churota, Mrs, Rosalia Vicari, 111 Two Years, Dies Mrs.

Rosalia Vicari, 53, died at 9 a. today, at her home, 310 Allen street. A native of Italy, she had lived in Alton for 27 years. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. August Bonafede and Mrs.

Caspar Ingrand; two sons, Dominic and Anthony, and four grandsons. She also leaves a brother, Arthur Nicosia of Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Vicari had been ill for two years. i Greene Pemotrats Must Weed Out Job Seekers OARBOLLTON, Dec.

a long list of applicants to weed out, the Democratic Central Committee of Greene county will here Friday night for the purpose ot selecting a list which it will recommend to the state patronage' committee for state positions under the new administration, MODERN CHIDING Cd 1 KG AD WAV GIFT WRAPPINGS Our colorful wrappings gleam and (listen with the tplrit pf Christmas, catching the eye and stirring the urge to wrap gifts attractively. A Complete Assortment to choose from. M. DIETIKER 60 PAIRS CHILDREN'S SHOES AND SLIPPERS to $1.95 A Values It $1 55c pair MEN'S 79c BROADCLOTH SHIRTS- A each A For MEN'S Wool Lined AtL- NECKTIES, Each 49C CLOSE-OUT LADIES SHOES $1.50 2510 College Ave. MEN'S FLANNEL BATHROBES new pattern, eoS MEN'S and 50c SILK BOSS MEN'S mo cor.

duroy TROUSERS BREAD ROLLS 3532 COLLEGE AVE. WONB 548 ALTON, 1LU ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Fruit Cakes Fiahiontd, Rich, Mince Pies to your GOOD BAKERY GOODS MAKE GOOD DINNERS. HOSIERY or Chiffon colon 85 £. Ul sttK HOSE-Guar- 2 59c each pair CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS SX Cbl1 low 39C Ladies' lUyon PAJAMAS. and fancy I WASH FEOCK8 for a Women.

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