Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

PAGE TWO ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Wood River KC's To Initiate Class 40 Expected to Receive Degrees Sunday WOOD niVER, Dec. 6. The Wood River Council of (he Knights of Columbus, through Grand Knight Francis Monnlng, announced today pfnns for the Initiation of the Father Franrls Lee Class next Sunday 1 the Gerson Hall, Wood Rlvor. The program will hegln with the reception of Holy Communion by both present members and candidates in a body at the 8:30 moss. This will he under the direction of Father E.

J. Douglas, pastor of St. Bernard's Church, and chaplain of the council. Candidates will assemble by 11:30 a. m.

nt the office of Francis .1. Manning for preliminary instructions, and members will assemble at 12:30 p. m. at the Gerson Hall to witness the degree work. All three degrees are to be exemplified that day and will be under the supervision of Joseph Springman of Alton, district deputy.

The Edwardsville Council, with John B. Soehlke, grand knight, in charge, will conduct the first degree: the Breese Council, with Robert A. Meisner, grand knight, in charge, will conduct the second degree; and the East St. Louis degree team, under the direction of Dr. Murphy, will exemplify the third degree.

Emit Nasser, membership chairman, said that 40 candidates are to be Initialed. Immediately following the degree work a buffet luncheon will be served at the American Legion Home. This will be open to members only. E. P.

Howard, council lecturer, who Is In charge of the luncheon, said that entertainment will be provided. C'pl. McCalla on Leave Cpl. Marvin McCalla, a former Upper Alton resident, who was captured by the Japanese on Wake Island, Dec. 23, 1941, and held prisoner until his liberation Sept.

1, has departed for Granite City to visit relatives, after spending part of his 90-day rehabilitation furlough with his uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gerson, 114 Gerson. He also has visited his brother, Cecil McCalla, formerly pf Alton, In Milwaukee, Wls.

Cpl. McCalla, who will be discharged 23, plans to depart soon for Los Angeles, to visit at the home of his fiancee, Miss Mary Lou Levers. Their marriage will take place after the first of the year. American automobile ownership was so widespread In '1941 that the average owner had an Income of less than $20 a week. The Labrador duck was first known to science In 1788, and the last reported member of its tribe was killed by a hunter in 1875.

It costs $70 more, in extra gasoline and wear on tires and auto, to drive a car 10,000 miles on earth roads'than on gravel. Tl NbE IN DIAMONDS-capt. Roy K.l. o. Brooklyn looks over part of diamonds worth approximately $35,000.000.

The diamonds, stored In thermos bottles, were found In the Mitsu Trust Company's vaults in Tokyo. Announce Extra Pay for Western Plant Employes Employes of Western Cartridge Co. will be paid extra compensation according to the wage scale and depending upon a minimum period of service, Spencer T. Olin, vice-president of Olin Industries, announced today. The extra money will be distributed by Dec.

10. For salary employes: 1. Each employe who was employed prior to Jan. 1, 1945, and who has had service to Dec. 1, 1945, will be paid an amount which, when added to the extra compensation awarded as of June 30, 1945, will equal one-half, month's salary at his current rate on Dec.

1,1945. 2. Each employe hired between Jan. 1, 1945, and June 30, 1945, and who has had continuous service to Dec. 1, 1945, will be paid an amount equal to one-fourth month's salary at his current rate on Dec.

1, 1945. 3. Each employe hired between July 1, 1945, and Nov. 30, 1945, inclusive, and continuous service since sucnVdate of employment, will be For hourly-paid employes at the East Alton plant: 1. Each employe who was employed prior to Jan.

1, 1945, and who has had continuous service to Nov. 25, 1945, will be paid an amount which, when added to the extra compensation awarded as of June 30, 1945, will equal 80 hours earnings at his regular base rate of pay In his regular job on Nov. 25, 1945. 2. Each employe hired between Jan.

1,1945 and June 30, 1945, and who has had continuous service to Nov. 25, 1945, will be paid an amount equal to 40 hours earnings at his regular base rate of pay in his regular Job on Nov. 25, 1945. 3. Each employe hired between July 1, 1945, and Nov.

25, 1945, Inclusive, and with continuous service to Nov. 25, 1945, will be paid $10. Truman Will Not Sub for Byrnes At London Talks WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. The White House said flatly today President Truman has no intention of attending a foreign secretaries conference in London.

The British Press Association quoted delegates to the United Nations preparatory commission as saying Mr. Truman might substitute lot Secretary of State Byrnes at an early meeting of foreign ministers there. Eben Ayres, assistant White House press secretary, told reporters that the report "Is not so" and the President no intention of attending such a meeting. Less than 2,000,000 motor vehicles had built when the Federal Aid Road Act became on July 11, 1916. When the composer Monteverdi died at the age of 74, In 1643, he was just trying out the cantata, a new song form.

Store Hours: Daily 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 9. Just time for Christmas Hart Schaffner Marx Casual Coats UNUSUAL CREETIN Creore, actress from Rochester, N. displays her unique holiday greetings painted on tile which can be used a coaster. Enlists in Army John William Hailer, 18, who served in the U. S.

Maritime Service for eight months, has enlisted in the army for 3 years and left this week to begin basic training. He had been spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heller, 708 Renter. Hailer achieved the rating of ship's cook, second class, in the merchant marine.

He was graduated from Alton High School last January. Wood River Club Has Yule Program WOOD RIVER, Dec. 6. Miss Grace Darling, literature chairman, ind charge of the program given by Wood River Woman's Club Tuesday night. She presented Miss Mary Magulre, school music supervisor at Alton, who gave Story In Picture and Song." This was presented with colored slides and Christmas carols were sung, with Mrs.

J. Breitwelser as accompanist. Miss Loretta Paul, instructor at the Alton High School, then presented two readings entitled "The Sheperd" and "You CaCn't Keep Christmas Alone." The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, led by Mrs. E. H.

Payne. During'a business session donation was made to the Trail Rangers, and the members were askec to help with the Victory Clothing Drive, starting Jan. 7. They also were asked for the donation books to be used In the study English. These books are to be token to the public library to be to Russia.

It was announced that the club would send jellies candy, fruit, to the tubercu losis sanitarium am' the old folk. For that special gift deluxe you've been hunting, these beautifully tailored casual coats are the answer. Tailored in Hart Schaffner Marx suit factory, of soft-handling fine Neat patterns in Grey, brown, tan, blue. Chest sizes 34 to 44. 27 s0 35.

California lounge jackets with cream suede front, Shetland back and sleeves. S. M. and L. $18 Other Lounge Jackets, 15.

to 35. HARTMANN'S The Store of the Christmas Spirit. Store Hours: Daily 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 9. LADIES' SHOP I I with a Smart Present and a Long Future! Goodman and Suss tailored suits of wool fabrics. You'll love this smart one-butron four-pocket node! with all its interesting details in grey and black.

Store Hours: Dally 9 to Saturday 9 to 9. For the High School Boy Who wants to dress up for the holidays Student Suits Sizes 32 to 38 Chest 25 Especially made for Hartmann's of sporting tweeds, checks, cheviots. Tailored by a leading maker noted for his spirited designs. Coat doubles as a sport jacket with odd slacks. Sport Coats, 16.50 Checks, plaids, solid colors, made in student sizes to wear with slacks.

32 to 38 chest. Careful alteration service ivith all student's apparel HARTMANN'S The Store of the Christmas Spirit. ome at Edwardsville, donations to brought to the next meeting en 18. The meeting was closed with the ervlng of refreshments. Mrs.

J. F. IcCredle poured. Other hostesses ere Mrs. C.

E. Mngulre, Mrs. J. 1. Mahoney, Miss Grace Darling, Alvln Stolze and Miss Harriet tevens.

Fifth Birthday WOOD RIVER. Carlene Bey- daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Carl eyer of First street, was honored her fifth birthday by the Wood liver Kindergarten Class Wednes- ay morning. Carlene gave other iuplls favors and was 4hen pre- ented with a birthday gift. Re- reshments were served by Carene's mother.

Entertains Club WOOD RIVER. Miss Beverly Doollng was hostess Tuesday night members of her club at her home on Lorena avenue. Rhumy was played and a prize was awarded to Miss Mary Marks. Refreshments were served. Past Oracle Club WOOD RIVER.

Mrs. Ossle Plckett will be hostess to the Past Dracles Club of the Royal Neighbors. Monday evening, at her home at Hartford. Monken In China WOOD RIVER. Mrs.

Harold Monken of First street a letter from her In the Merchant that he Is In China. Moni, the West Coast in Oc letl Wood River th natlng good, toy, 52, and food products, wWc'h in turned over to the Salvation at Alton for distribution Returns to Fostcrbw, WOOD Burrls has returned to at Fosterburg, alter spondL oral days with her vi IilPr Mpf, Keith Bnllard, following thj of her husband, Charles Collect Canned Goods For Destitute Pconl, Canned foods for lhp H. peoples of Europe and As fit be collected next week In parishes of the Diocese of Ol field. The collection in parishes of Alton and will participate, i mt tlonal collection i churches. Members of the pS have been asked to take goods to school week.

Store Hours: 9 to 9 to 9. The Pick of the PIGSKINS The pride of the pig family popular pull-on style in the rich shade of pecan that looks so very expensive ideal for Christmas giving. Other Hansen Cloves 2.95 to 8.50 jive VICTORY BONDS Too! The Store of the Christmas Spirit. Store Hours Daily 9 to 5:30. Saturday 9 to 9.

LOUNGE ENSEMBLE 'tween work-day and dreamland THE SET 12.98 DRESS UP IN DOTS! Slick-tailored two piece lounging pajamas, of fine polka dot rayon trimmed with white cordege rayon tassel belt, flared new tunic length coat inm matching trousers. White polka-dots on backgrouna of Powder blue, Aqua, Rose, Navy, Red and 12 to 18. Ladies' Shop.