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ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, MfAfcCl? 27, 1938 PAGE TWO i Ribbentrop Asks Eden's Last Word Seeks Explanation of Demand for Peace Gesture By Reich Lloyd George Loser Young Briton Scores Triumph by Speech in House of Commons Strange Animal? Class Amwersi FOSTERBURO, March Just as spinach and Wtmpy hamburgers have wrought their Influence on the restaurant business, the Pop-eye Influence apparently is seeping Into the public schools. Thursday a teacher in Fosterburg school asked one of her classes what strange animal was peculiar to Australia. The class chorused, "The Jeep! some the conciliatory gesture of kind necessary to solve Bhineland impasse, but also wvsed France to try to deal with Der Fuehrer with an open mind. Hitler's ambassador-at-large was understood to be perturbed by some Actions ot Eden's a refit ration of Britain's obligations undHhe Locarno pact which acclaimed generally by the British as the greatest of his career. Praise Statement The German delegation, it was understood, was disturbed bythe emphasis Eden laid on the military Says State Is Delaying Of Pension Snows Swell Mississippi Headwaters Near Flood Stage at La Crosse, River Overflows Judge Points to Public Welfare Department Order Ohio Crest Moves Tributaries in Southern Illinois Brimming After Rains Blonde on Trial fot Slaying the as- understanding among the powers, in contrast to the tively fleeting references to the proposals Hitler has extended for parties praised Eden's foreign policy statement, declaring Britain stood by Its Locarno pledge to be ready to fight for Prance and Belgium if they were attacked by Germany, but calling on the Reich forborne new conciliatory move The foreign secretary's address surprised political quarters by its demands that France have an open mind, as well by the call for Germany to "do something to allay the anxieties of Europe.

Eden's success was considered especially noteworthy by parliamentary lobbies in view ol the fact that a large section of the Commons approached yesterdays debate in a critical mood. War-time Prime Minister David yd George, leading the Liberal opposition to the government in the debate, warned against whet he called dangers in a military pact with Prance under the Locarno plan for a Bhineland settlement. Military pacts "preclpated war In 1014 and will do it again if you enter into one," he declined, Bringing up Britain's failure to pay Its war debt In full to United States, Lloyd George scrted Hitler's "greatest crime was not a breach of treaty." "Every country, Including our own, has found their war bonds of one kind or another too Irksome and too burdensome to carry," he said. Virtually every speaker succeeding Lloyd George criticized him for an alleged pro-German attitude because he felt that treaties, including that of Versailles which demilitarized the Bhineland, were open to revision. Sir Austen Chamberlain, Former Foreign Secretary, contested vigorously Lloyd George's placing of Britain In the same position as the Nazi Reich.

"Germany was not physically unable to maintain the demilitarization of the zone as we were physically unable to continue payments to America, which could only be made In gold," Chamberlain declared. Merchants Ask RFC Aid to Open Edwardsville Mine EDWABDSV1LLE, March 27. To finance reopening of the Home Trade Mine, application was filed Thursday for Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds to augment local subscriptions, accord- Ing to George Fisher, chairman of the committee negotiating for the opening of the abandoned shaft. Fisher said no money had been collected, but agreements had been signed by prominent persons who promised contributions provided the committee could show enough other agreements to the project. Tuesday night Fisher will report on the committee's progress to the merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce.

The proposal originated among merchants who saw possibility of employment for 50 men. EDWABDSVILLE, March 27. (Special.) Work on applications received by the Madison County Commission of Public Welfare is being held up by a state order received here from the state offices Feb. 21, County Judge Trares disclosed this morning. "The State Department advises that findings of county commissions of public welfare should not be made until such county commissions are given information by the state department with reference to the availability of federal appropriations," says the letter.

Incomplete statements at the office yesterday Indicated Trares 1 appointment was holding up work on the petitions. Trares, saying this statement Was tn error, stated he had made a special trip back to this city while away on business to rectify the vacancy made in the board by Chairman W. J. Chapman's resignation. W.

F. Nlehaus, superintendent of the commission, said this morning he had 500 letters to Inquiring applicants ready to mail except for lack of stamps or funds for their purchase. Letters which were received yesterday, postage, were mailed this morning, and for a while Niehaus obligated himself in appropriating money for this purpose, but the task became too heavy. As late as March 20, a letter explained, he would receive the necessary money to buy stamps and extra application blanks by March 24, but he still awaits the stamps. Judge Trares said this morning, In connection with the appointment of a commission member, it would be made either today or Saturday.

This appointment will mean the committee can meet and appoint a field Investigator. However, the Investigator can not function until the state commission makes it possible with funds. This function, and the postal Instructions to applicants to correct errors in their petitions, are the next steps to be considered, by way of advancing the assistance program in Madison County. State authority tor the local commission to function Is pending federal cooperation in the state program, local officials feel. By The Associated Press Heavy rains swelled midwestern streams today but receding waters facilitated reconstruction in the flood swept sectors of the upper Ohio Valley.

The Ohio spilled over its shores again in the Wheeling, W. area without causing appreciable damage as the new crest bore down on Marietta, with a 40 foot stage anticipated. Danger apparently had passed along the river from Steubenville to Portsmouth, O. Meteorologists predicted a crest of 35 feet at Louisville, two feet above earlier estimates. Sixty families had already been routed.

More prepared to evacuate low lands. The Ohio rose six Inches an hour at Owensboro, Ky. Rlvermen warned every stream in Henderson county would leave its banks. Tributaries of the Ohio in Southern Illinois were brimming after heavy showers that presaged a higher stage than had been expected In the main river. Most residents of low territory along the Ohio from the Wabash to the Mississippi have moved to the hills.

Cairo Safe Cairo, at the confluence of the Ohio and the Mississippi, measured a rise of a foot to the 41 foot. level, six short of the predicted crest. The Mississippi reached, to within 18 inches of the flood line at New Madrid, Mo. La Crosse, merchants were advised to move perishable merchandise from river front basements as the Mississippi approached flood stage. Several thousand acres were under water along the Minnesota river in the wake of heavy snow.

Meanwhile, an army of workers hurried rehabilitation of the damage in eastern states, where 200 persons perished and property loss was estimated at more than $500,000,000. At Washington, the national resources committee announced It would develop a long-range flood control plan. dicated an Harry L. Hopkins In- additional $10,000,000 of Dr. Fritz Gebhardt, whom vera Stretz, honey blond "office wife 1 0 she admits slaying, is shown here on her way back to her cell after appearing In New York homicide court.

She has maintained stubborn silence on her reason for killing the wealthy German financier-scientist. At right Is her lawyer, Samuel Leibowitz. Vera Stretz Calmly Admits Killing Lover in Hotel, Sobs Identifying Photo Law Enforcement Officers of Illinois In Crime Parley Continued from page 1. eral counties and cities in the year since the last conference, Sullivan said, and officers who have aided in the experimental work were expected by him to explain the outcome. "The only way to whip the criminal is to go out after him," Courtney said.

"Take all politics out of the prosecution, take all political Influence from crime and you will reduce crime." He asserted crime "would never have reached the heights it did would be allocated to flood relief. The Red Cross announced receipt of $2,831,171 tor, the ajd of fjood victims. Stages Along Stream NEW MADRID, March 27 OP) rains in southern Illinois and southeastern Missouri sent the Mississippi river toward flood stage early today. The water, which rose 6 inches in 24 hours, was at 32.5 feet, a foot and a half below the flood mark last night. It was expected the river would rise to a crest of 35.7 feet here by Monday, if there are no more ranis SHAWNEETOWN, 111., March 27 flood crest of 44 feet was predicted here following a rise of 1.8 feet which lifted the Ohio river to a stage of 40 feet today.

A two and one-quarter inch rain fall here during the past 24 hour will have little effect on the rive stage at this point, Mayor William Brinkley said. East Alton Bond Referendum Date Reset for May 12 EAST ALTON, March May 12 now is the date upon which the proposal for floating the village's $28,400 funding bond issue is to be submitted at referendum. Issuing a new call for the election to make certain recommended changes in- the original one, the village boarc 1 Thursday night postponed the election from April 28, the date set at Its March 17 session. The change was made, It was explained by representatives of A. S.

tuydfce Chicago bonding, irtn, In order to clarify the calls xwted for the election by the vil- age clerk. The original call for the election was made in an ordinance which ncluded the contents of the fund- ng ordinance on which the referendum was demanded. Foreseeing the desirability of stripping away from the election call every possible bit of verbiage, bonding company advised the board to adopt a new election call which would merely refer to the funding issue ordinance. The funding ordinance then will be posted alongside the election call. Since the law requires calls of such elections to be posted 40 days before the elections, It was neces- Tells of Meeting German Employer on West Indies Cruise Project for River Drive KeptAlive on One Front, Launch New Attack Seek Aid of Dem sary to defer the election to 12.

May without the fluences." aid of political in- Three Parties Held At Onized ClubrooniR Generals, Repack, Packing, second shift, gave parties in Owens-lllinoU club rooms Broadway nnd Oak yesterday Repnck's moonlight pinochle club held a bunco and pinochle party Bunco awards went to Grace Fulks, Kothlccn Guerthe, Delia Crawford, and Erma Cope; pinochle honors to Audrey Can-, Verna Guess, Flossie Harrison, nnd Virginia Hagerman Flossie Harrison, Vernu Guess, and Audrey Can 1 were in charge. Packing, second shift, honored Virginia Turley and Mrs. Beruice Schobernel at a shower yesterday. Arrangements were made by Grace La Heu. Stella Eldsen, and Xthel Peal.

Generals auxiliary held a butlneu with Forrest Oliver, charge A committee Courtney assailed the courts for not punishing youthful criminals and said efforts in that direction in Cook county were largely responsible for the reduction in auto thefts from 97 a day In 1933 to 17 dally last year. "Punishment should be regardless of the criminal's youth," he said. "If they are permitted by courts to scoff at law and order, tjjen we deserve our fate when they grow up. "We must compel respect for law und order. Youth must be punished for his misdeeds.

Without direct mention of the parole system, Courtney declared: "What good is done by filling our penitentiaries year after year when the newcomers are only pushing out through the back door men who are still criminals? "There can be no protection from crime already done. It must Oe punished, but beside punishment, Imprisonment must produce prevention." Laxness In law enforcement Is due largely to public indifference, said L. C. Schllder, chief of the federal identification division. He said 225,00 persons averaging 25 years old are serving felony U'nns in American prisons and thnt Hi IK the average ago of persons arrested.

"Public opinion, courage and willingness can and must win the offensive and detersive war on tlw crime," the department of Justice official declared. METROPOLIS, 111., March 27 Ohio river continued to clim here today, reaching a stage of 42 feel, a rise of more than one foot during the night. Townsend Plan's Receipts $772,000 For 2-Year Period MT. CABAMEL, 111., March 27 OP) rains In eastern Illinois, sent the Wabash river up to 13.2 feet here today with indications the river may reach or pass flood stage of 16 feet. Alton High Band Rated Group 1 HIGHLAND, 111., March 27, Alton High School band was the only one in this morning's district contest to receive a group 1 rating and the right to compete in a state contest at Champaign next ment club th now in treasury.

Election of offi- will tTke pluoe the next meeting. 275 at Macoupin Legion Meeting month. Alton played in the group. Group 2 ratings were given Madison, Coffeen, Troy and Dupo. Shelbyvlllo and Highland schools won group 1 rating tcrday.

high yes Director C. S. Porter of the high school band returned to Alton shortly after Its nppcnrunec in the district tourney, bringing word to the school of the excellent showing made. At the time lie left Highland, the Kiist Junior High school band, directed by Bex Hogan, had not made Its contest appearance. WASHINGTON, March 27, Total receipts of the Townsend Old Age Pension Organization since its inception in January, 1934, were estimated today at $951,964.09.

B. E. Clements, resigned national secretary, told a special House investigating committee the receipts from Jan. 1, 1034, to Jan. 1.

1838, were $771,964.09. He estimated receipts for the first three months of this year at He estimated receipts during the last three months of 1935 at $350,000 after "blanket eliminations" from a chart showing a cash total of $868,000 for the period. James B. Sullivan, committee counsel, estimated that Clements' total Income from the Townsend organization in 1936 was $12,585. The witness, who helped Dr.

P. B- Townsend found the movement, said the total was correct. NEW YOBK, March 27, Blonde Vera Stretz calmly admitted today that she fatally shot Dr. Fritz Gebhardt, her wealthy lover, but she broke down repeatedly when she described their romance. The 32-year-old secretary, opening her own defense, had been on the stand only a few minutes when Attorney Samuel Leibowitz suddenly asked: "You shot Gebhardt, didn't you?" "Yes," Miss Stretz replied quietly.

For a moment her calm demeanor nearly broke, but she quickly regained control of herself. Later, after she had described meeting the German industrialist on a West Indies cruise, she sobbed and again. She broke down completely when Leibowitz asked her to describe her lover. Bowing her head, she buried her face in her hands. It was two or three minutes before she could' speak.

"It's hard for me," she said, looking up. loved him very, very dearly." Her counsel asked her to identify photographs of Gebhardt. Again she burst into sobs. "Do I have to do this? Do I have to look?" she asked Judge Cornelius Collins. "Only a glance," the judge replied.

She told quietly of having been married years ago, an said the marriage was annulled after two months. Seeking to show she did not premeditate the slaying last November in Gebhardt's apartment hotel suite, Leibowitz asked her about a revolver which she purchased in 1930 after a robbery. "Did you ever give that revolver and box of cartridges to anyone?" he asked. "Yes, to Fritz." SLeibqwltz did not lead gradually to his first question about the shooting, but brought the admission after Miss Stretz had told of her early life and studies at New York university and the University of Munich. War Department Help Will Make WPA Financing Possible The people behind the project of building a recreational highway along the Mississippi from Alton to Grafton are hard to discourage.

Whipped on one front, tiny have shifted- and are making a fjank attack which they have come to hope possibly may solve their difficulties for them. If they can secure permission from the War Department, through Secretary of War Dern, to use three or four powerful government dredges, now idle, for pumping between 600,000 and one million yavds of sand out of the river to make a fill, they would be able to figure it out successfully on other costs under the WPA cost schedule. The trouble which has developed as was previously explained, is that in allotlng money for a WPA project, a certain figure la set as the maximum allowance per man year. Between that figure and the lesser one that is actually paid the WPA employe during the year, is the margin that pays for necessary material and hire of equipment. Too few eligible relief workers are found at Alton to make a proper showing and to yield a sufficient aggregate margin to pay for steamshovels and other equipment needed.

It is too costly to transport eligible labor from other places at a distance. Unable to find money to hire equipment, therefore the engineers declared the Job Just simply Impossible. So the order was given at headquarters to stop work. Yesterday a conference was held with the private secretary of Congressman Schaefer, and, through the' congressman, backed by two United States senators, Lewis and Dieterich, the secretary of war Is to be asked to give some of his iule dredges a b'lt of pre-season exercise for the good of themselves. Until' needed for use elsewhere, the dredges could be put to work along the stretch from Alton to Piasa creek.

Engineer Howard Sheppafd estimates that dredges could work to advantage and at very low cost lifting from the river to the river bank 600,000 to a million yards of sand. That would give such a start to the project as would make It possible to figure that eligible labor available here to do the Job could be used efficiently, and under the WPA cost scnedule the project could be carried out at least as far as Piasa creek, about half the projected way of the recreational highway. Upon the war secretary's decision to us, or refuse, the services of the otherwise idle dredges may depend the completion or abandonment of the riverside recreational highway project. The assistance of Senator James Hamilton Lewis and of Senator William H. Dieterich have been promised in support of the efforts of Congressman Schaeffer.

Until some ruling Is made at Washington by Secretary of War Dern, the of the river highway project will be waiting with considerable anxiety. Geese Dodging Dust Or Jusi Going North? The flight over the city between 7 and 8:30 a. today of two flocks of geese caused speculation among observers at the City Hall as to whether the passage of the birds WM to be considered a harbinger of spring, One person was heard to remark that the birds might be moving north in an effort to dodge the dust storms. The city was visited by another dust storm Thursday evening. By 1 9 p.

m. the dust was of such intensity that the choking sensation It occasioned could be noted within residences. It reached greatest apparent intensity shortly after 10 p. and annoyed many with tendency to colds and hay fever as they sought-to get to sleep. Marks of'the dust on window panes were visible today.

Time to Settle Wood River Sewer Check Expires Attorney Expects to File Suit Early Next Week Set Mojiday ft 'r For Start of Paving Jok Launching of Work oft Projects Approved By PWA Highway Extensions Broadway, Piasa Financed By U. S. MFT Refund BRIGHTON, March 37, American -tape. Legion Poet 416 entertained the Mwoupln County Legion Council in the Lincoln hall Wednesday evening. A program was presented.

Two hundred wventi-flve attended tbe meeting. Retail Trade Grows Despite Flood Losses NEW YORK, March 27, While flood conditions interfered with the normal flow of trade In various regions, retail volume for the country as a whole during the past week ran 18 to 20 per cent ahead of the corresponding period lust year, Dun Si Bradstreet reported today in their weekly business summary. Easter buying gained momentum, and whole sale markets turned more active as merchants In flood areas were forced to make heavy replacements of ruined stocks, It was stated. "Dominated by women's apparel, aress accessories and toiletries, spring buying reached new high ground for the year in spite of unfavorable shopping weather on come days. "Demand for shoes, millinery, hosiery, toys and athletic widened steadily, while men's clothing was ahead of 1M5 volume by nearly 30 per cent.

of furniture, houae-turnlahlngB and electrical appliances were at the best UU.WM**. rRt Ilve year Tn upturn wouldi continue the W. Sonntag automobile aalei during the week TIVtMU WM wl( agency. Titchenal After Non-High Post EDWABDSVILLE, March 27. (Special).

William H. Titchenal became a last-minute candidate for a place on the Madison County Non-High School board of trustees one of whom is to be elected April 11. His petition was received through the mall at the office ot the county superintendent of schools Thurs day. The period for candidates to file closes at midnight tonight, according to County Superintendent Scott Scott Tltchenal's only opponent is William J. Schlcmer of Edwardsville.

Bar Group MeeU A meeting of the executive committee of the Madison County Bar Association was held last evening in Granite City, at the office of Attorney Wesley Leuders. This was a business meeting of the group and was attended by three lawyers who are members of the committee, M. B. Newell Judge Boynton and Irene Olberson. MM.

Sonnlac to Uanttfc Husband's Mrs. V- announced today that she would continue the real and Insurance business hod been conducted by her $50 to $200 Fine for Walkathon Violation Penalty violation ol the ordinance banning endurance contests pussed Wednesday night by the City Council, is a fine of from $50 to Through error, an account of the council meeting in the Telegraph stated the minimum at a lower figure. Under tho ordinance, each day of operation is separate offense. Wood River Subway Opening to Be April 1. WOOD RIVER, March Ing of the new Lincoln School pedestrian subway across Wood River avenue here will not be permitted until April City Engineer Wwges stated today.

Werges said April 1 Is the date upprovcd by the Illinois Division of Highways, which has advised that the concrete must be cured for 14 days after laying. Japs Gathering on Mongolia Frontier Say Russ Reports MOSCOW, March 27, concentration of Japanese and Man- choukuoan forces on the far eastert frontier was reported by Soviet press advices today after new fight- Ing on the Russo-Manchoukuoan border spread to the boundary of Outer Mongolia. The new series of incidents, which broke out Wednesday, after a period of comparative calm, saw cannon and airplanes swung Into play in the activities on the border between the Japanese-advised state of Man- choukuo and the Soviet-Influenced outer Mongolia. Soviet advices said Japanese- Kanchoukuoan forces were forced to retire after attempting to capture a Mongol frontier post yesterday Charles Pauly of Edwardsville EDWARDSVILLE, March 27, Pnuly, 89, an archi toot and contractor here many years died Hi his home, 321 Douglas street at 11:30 p. m.

Thursday. He was nn original director for the Home Building Loan Association here nnd aided in organizing banks a Granite City. Funeral services are to be conduct" oil nt 2:30 p. m. Sunday at the Marks-Weber funeral home, anc burlnl will be in Woodiawn corner tery.

Finals Tonight in Boy Scout Contest Finals the first-aid contest of Piasa Bird Council, Boy Scouts will be held at Roosevelt Junior High at 7:30 this evening. ncrs of tonight's contests, in which 15 troops will participate, will bo eligible to enter East St. Louis, the semifinals at April 3. Victors there will compete in the final) at Chicago, James Bower will act as referee and o. C.

K. Hutchinson will be in charge of the contest for the coun ell. Saftey representatives of Alton industries will act as Judges. WOOD RIVER; March tllotted by the city for settlement the $43,995.50 certified aith" check deposited with the board of local improvements by B. B.

Higgins Son of St. con- ractors, last summer with its bid on the trunk and relief sewer expired Thursday with no offers of settlement. The announcement was made today by Corporation Counsellor Francis Manning. Under action of the 'city council, aken at its March 16 meeting, Manning is instructed to enter suit Or recovery of the certified check, payment of which was refused when the board of local improvements declared the contract de- aulted. With opening of a third set of bids on the sewer pending Saturday, Manning said he expected to be kept too busy until the first of next week to prepare the bill of suit in the check case.

He said he expected to have it ready for filing circuit court either Monday or Tuesday. Borah Expected to EnterOregonField WASHINGTON, March 27, A move by Senator Borah of Idaho to extend his presidential drive into the northwest was believed to be imminent today. Friends expected him to announce that he would enter the Oregpn primary May 15 In an effort to capture that state's 10 delegates to the Bepublican national convention. The veteran sena.tor decided yesterday not to enter California. He explained the intensity of his campaign to win the 109 convention delegates be selected soon in Ohio and Illinois would not permit him to speak on the coast, as friends had urged.

Another' political development was an assertion by Senator Dickenson, Bepublican, who has expressed presidential aspirations that there was "no chance of any small coterie" picking the party's presidential candidate at the Cleveland convention. Threatened Policeman With Shotgun, Charge Pleas of not guilty to a charge of assault filed by a police patrolman and to a charge of peace disturbance filed by his wife were entered today by John Venable of 918 Belle street' when he was taken before Police Magistrate Parker Hearing of the charges was set for next Wednesday and Venable gained release under a bond of $1500. According to a police report, Venable threatened Police Patrolman Hughes with a shotgun when the patrolman went to the Venable home following complaints by Mrs. Venable. Forced to retreat from the porch and yard, Hughes was Joined shortly thereafter by Patrolman Tuetken and Barkley and Venable was taken into custody, Time of the arrest was booked as 12:15 a.

m. Patrolman Hughes then filed a complaint In addition to one made by Mrs. Venable against her husband. The shotgun allegedly held by Venable was taken into custody by the arresting officers. HJgh bond was fixed In the case, Magistrate Parker said, after he had been informed an armed threat had been made on a policeman.

$300 Verdict for Duley In Suit Against City EDWARDSVILLE, March 27 of $300 for Arthur 0. Duley was returned by the Circuit Court Jury that heard his suit against the City of Alton. The verdict was returned late Thursday. Duley claimed damage to his property because of improvements at the Municipal Golf Course in Alton that allegedly affected damage on his land. This was the second trial of the suit.

At the first trial, the Jury returned a verdict for $259 in favor of Duley. 1- Two Granted Two divorces were granted by Judge Boynton at the regular weekly session of City Court today. Herman Jann was awarded a decree of divorce from Gladys Jann on allegations of desertion. The defendant was given the custody of their minor daughter, Lillian Jean, and Jann was directed to pay $3 weekly for the child's support. Evelyn OraHord was granted divorce from Wllbert Grafford an allegations of cruelty, and the decree provides for the her maiden name ol Lamparter.

Start oh'the East Broadway and Plesa street extension paving jobs has been for next Monday, March 30, by the PWA, announced today by: Mayor Hoff. mann, and notice to the contract, ors to proceed with the work has been given on behalf of the city, The paving' improvements, both on state extensions, are to be carried out.by,the city with motor fuet tax funds supplemented by a grant of the Public Works The two improvements are embraced within a single PWA project, final approval of which was given by the PWA in a received by the city March Ifl. Now that the Public Works Administration has approved for starting work, it is that there will be immediate signment by the PWA of an Inspecting engineer who will be the federal representative' on the two Jobs. The Broadway improvement provides for the -paving with concrete of that street from Cherry to Shields, a distance of 1910 feet. A 20-foot aisle at the center of the street occupied by car tracks is not included in the paving project.

In his announcement that the paving work is soon to start, Mayor Hoffmann today expressed hope that there will be an early settlement of the city transportation problem because of its bearing on the Broadway paving situation! "If it develops that the car line is to cease service before the Broadway paving job is completed," Mayor Hoffmann said, "I hope to set up plans whereby the center section of the street occupied by its tracks between Cherry and Shields may also be repaved. In this connection a supplementary PWA grant sought." The nilriois Terminal Transportation Co. has already deeded to the city its, conveyance to be effective: at such'time as the street And City ySSfr les service here to' supplant trolley ca'rs'-ttaVe been ctlted. for April i- Mayor ''Hoffmann said that 'he believed.lt'would foei to the.b'e'st interests of "-the "city if th'e area' of Broadway along the £oute of the pending could be paved at the It 1 would be highly unsatisfactory 1 to-construct the new'-slab atfd-leave the old pavement and, tracks at the of the street; he pointed and 'might be much cheaper to include the additional work with the present contract than to have it made a separate job at a '-later date. It is the plan to the Broadway paving dbne'in such manner that the street need not, be closed to traffic.

side the. street is to be a time. If the transportation situation here should work out so that street cars suspend before the'paving job as now authorized Is completed, a third slab could toe', poured after removal of The Madison Construction- holds contract for the East at $31,800.70. ThU is the firm that put in the West End business district pavement few years ago. The Piasa'street extension improvement, also known as' thi 'Belle street cut-off i' provides for opening a street from- Seventeenth and Piasa northward to a with Belle, providing a direct north from the "Hve "Deadmari's curve" arid eliminating from- the highway route the twisting constructed section of Belle between Sixteenth and Madison avienue.

A. holds the contract for this job at $30,200. The project Includes some deep cuts and heavy fills in addition to the ol a 20-foot slab. Plane for Honoring 1 Sputh Roxaria Scout The National Qouncil Boy ScouU of America Honor Medal will presented to Herman Dubbelda ol South Roxaria, at a "Community Recognition Ceremony" to take place In the auditorium of the East Alton- Wood River High School, Tuesday at 8 p. m.

The meeting, at which the honor medal will be presented to DubbeUM for saving the life of Leonard Cobine from drowning last summer, sponsored by 18 community organizations of Wood River. The principal speaker at the meet- Ing will be Walter W. Head, president of the Boy Scouta of America Organizations participating tw ceremony program are the Community High Sohool orchestra, Community Chorus under the rectlon of Dr, S. H. Allen, am Piasa Bird Council Jamboree Other orgutittUoM are their faoUltTeeT and their merabew an working In capacities to make the presentation ceremony a Proceeding the' presentation oat.

mony. Walter W. Head will a dinner, given In honor by Lions and Rotary River..