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a a a a a a a a JANUARY 8, 1966 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAt n8 439 Wood River Club Plans Golden Anniversary By JEAN CAMP Telegraph Staff Writer Dedication, determination, ambition and ingenuity are words which appropriately describe the Wood River Woman's club, an energetic group that has made its mark on Wood River history. I Observing its golden anniversary year, the club is planning a formal celebration at a dinner party March 15 in the River Masonic Temple. Discussing the accomplishments of this enterprising group, the husband of one of the early club members stated, "Some of their achievements seemed impossible: It just goes to show that If you want something done, all you have to do is tell a woman. can't be done' and she will rally TAR Plan Golden Anniversary Celebration Mrs. Courtney Motz, president, and Mrs.

Karl Fulp, former president, are pictured checking, past history of the Wood River Woman's Club for special events to highlight the formal observance of the 50th birthday of the organization at the March 15 banquet in the Wood River Masonic Temple. Mrs. Fulp is heading banquet arrangements as chairman. In SIU Concert Wins Standing Ovation By JOIN I. ADES Ruth Slenczynska, pianist and artist-in-residence at Southern Illinois University, presented the first musical program in the new Lovejoy Library Auditorium on the Edwardsville Campus, Friday evening.

Her program included works by Bach, Bartok, Chopin, Poulenc, and Debussy. It would be difficult to overstate the striking impression Miss Slenczynska makes on an audience; for not only is she pianist of rare skill and staying power, but she also possesses a transparent charm which is irresistible. So that while we heard authoritative moving formances of ChopinNocturne in B-flat Minor, Valse Brilliant, the great Sonata in B-flat Minor, and two etudes from Opus 10- we also witnessed the refreshing spectacle of someone of great talent who simply enjoys playing the piano. The technique was crisp, lively, and sure; the sound was penetrating, or soaring, or dazzling, as required. After the Chopin, I should say that Bartok's Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythms bid fair to steal the show.

The power, the sheer rhythmic genius, and the surprize of the unexpected all these showed Miss Slenczynska's virtuosity in quite another vein from Chopin. She also turned out Poulenc's Suite Francaise, in which the Sarabande, the Complainte, and the Sicilienne were particularly well done. Debussy's noble, upwardstriving prelude, La Cathedrale Engloutie, played off against his impish and merry Dance of Puck. And the recital was concluded when one might well have expected "calm of mind, passion spent" with Debussy's taxing and almost florid L'Isle Joyeuse. The hall was filled to overflow 40 minutes early.

By starting time there were three times as many. The graciousness of Miss Slenczynska is suggested in that she agreed to repeat the first half of this taxing program for Today's Patterns by Laura Wheeler Chill-Chasers Protect ears and fingers from biting winds with bright 2-color sets of sport yarn. Easy-knit cap 'n' mitten sets keep little tots cozy outdoors. Cables are fun to do, so smart. Pattern 937: one to three year sizes included.

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for Quilting Quilt Book motifs. 50c. Send also 1-16 complete patterns. 50 cents. her forces to prove you are prompted an editorial in the Alton Evening Telegraph which Wood River, brought into read in part: "More than one existence by the construction of Alton person who attended the of the Standard Oil Refinery (now big picnic at Wood River lookAmerican), was a boom town ed with envy on the parade and springing up almost overnight perfection of plans entertainin the midst of a melon patching the public.

Many could with all the ugliness and incon- see that the place with such venience common to. such public spirit public servmunities. ice could not miss prosIt was a rapidly growing, pering The Telegraph will weed-infested and unattractive watch with interest the area. Trucks delivering tasks undertaken by its Womgrocer- ies from near-by Alton frequent- a an's ly mired down in the deep sand The sum of $450 of the profits of the newly laid out streets. of the event was used by the Club Formed in 1916 club to purchase government bonds.

Unhappy with the drab ap- Establish pearance of the young city, 19 Emergency Hospital women under the leadership of Faced with the crisis of an the late Mrs. M. F. Manning influenza epidemic, the of formed the club March 15, 1916 en established an emergency to spearhead a drive to make hospital in an eight room house their community a more attrac- of Wood River Ave. in less than tive place to live.

Shade trees, 48 hours. During the two-months streets a and eradication span until Dec. 7, 1918 the of surfaced weeds were among their first club women cared for 55 pamajor projects. tients with only one death a Armed with hundreds of pack- baby who died one hour after ets of flower and garden seeds being admitted. and a firm determination, the Equipment of the hospital women waged a full scale war was donated by the club a few against "public enemy number years later to meet the needs of the noxious sandburr which another emergency when a torgrew profusely throughout the nado devastated the Murphyscommunity.

Seeds were distrib- boro area in the early '20's. uted free of charge to school Promote Library and prizes were Another milestone in the hisflower tory of children, for the the club was success in awarded prettiest best gardens the promotion of establishing a lawns. con- public library. Through action gardens, The program was tinued over a period of years of the city council a tax levy resulting in a gradual reduc- of one and one-third mills per the sandburr dollar of assessed valuation tion in crop. Furthering their program of was in passed rented a a library set and area improvement, the women up space on shade trees along son books complete is 450 with planted but in the light san- (The the streets, library now stocksoil and dry summers year ed with more than 30,000 books).

died and re- Mrs. E. B. Werner, chairman dy after year the trees of the club's library commitquired replacement. They were tee, was appointed president of rewarded for their persever- the first ence and tender care with many library board and the through the years club memfine trees (especially in bers have continued to meet serve on Head's addition) only to the board.

Mrs. J. with defeat when the 1949 torA. Harmon has been a library board memnado wrecked their prized spec- ber 32 consecutive followimens and terinated their tree ing her appointment i years in 1933; planting endeavors. Early Meetings Early meetings of the club, organized under the guidance of Mrs.

George Levis, Alton, 22nd District president of the Illinois Federation, were held in the Wood River School (completed in 1912 at a cost of Committees appointed by Mrs. Manning who was elected as the first president, reflected the needs of the little town: City Beautiful, civic, sanitation, welfare, household sci-; ence, music, literature and art. Playground equipment wa purchased for the Wood River School, 100 small flags and 12 large silk flags were purchased as gifts to the school, several dozen food baskets were provided for the needy at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. July Fourth Picnic Faced with the need of money to finance their numerous projects, the little club organized a huge Fourth of July picnic, complete with a parade more than a mile long, fireworks and plenty of home cooked food. The success of the venture BIRTHS Mr.

and Mrs. Edward F.I Hanlon, 413. Sanborne al910 daughter, Mollie Kathleen, pounds and 7 ounces, 12:28 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph's Hospital.

Elder children, Shawn Patrick, 11, Cullen Francis, 10 and Shamus Edward, 3. Mr. and Mrs. Jack WIll, 125 Dooley Drive, a daughter, 7 pounds and 1 ounce, 8:25 a.m. Friday, St.

Joseph's Hospital. Elder child, Donald Lee, 23- months. Mr. and Mrs. Carl G.

Johnes, 5018 Staten Drive, Godfrey, a son, 9 pounds and 7 ounces, 11:46 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph's Hospital. Elder children, Carla Marie, 11, Michelle, 9, Timothy, 8, Melissa, 6, and Andrew, 2. Mr.

and Mrs. William E. White 200 Grand East Alton, a daughter, 6 pounds, Friday, 7:40 a.m., Wood River Township Hospital. Elder child, William Earl III, 2. Mr.

and Mrs. Bobby R. Riley, 14 Lenora Cottage Hills, a daughter, first child, 7 pounds and 4 ounces, 4:31 p.m. Friday, Wood River Township Hospital. Grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Edward B. Riley, Cottage Hills, Leo Beach, Alton, and Mrs. those who could not be admitted at the start. So she cut her intermission and still played an encore.

The standing ovation she got was due her on a couple of counts. College Notes Darrell W. Groves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne P.

Groves, 3111 Brown a sophomore at Greenville College, has been elected vice president of the G-Club a select group of Greenville athletes at the college. John L. Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sanders of Bethalto, has been elected president of the junior class at Greenville College where he is a psychology major.

Color Tests HARVARD, Ill. (AP)-Know how you adjust a color television set if you are blind? The answer at Admiral Corporation's color television manufacturing plant here is, you don't. Periodic eye tests are given to all employed in the making of color television sets to unearth those whose visual defects could effect the quality of the receivers. While no one has yet been found color blind, several people have been found to have a color deficiency, and transferred Virgie Longbottom, Brighton. Mr.

and Mrs. Marion Buckshot, 14 Woodgate, Brighton, a daughter, Sherry Dawn, 5 pounds and 14 ounces, 5:18 p.m. Thursday, Alton Memorial Hospital. Elder Peggy (Diane, 20, and Edward, 17. ties, the drive to raise funds to provements of Belk Memorial Park, the city manager form government, the swimming pool (when its very existence was threatened) and many others.

Devoted to youth and education, the club has awarded scholarships, sent local dents to and music summer and the Little Grassy Camp for the handicapped; helped support Lincoln Lodge, Boys town of Illinois, Park Ridge School for Girls and assisted in local programs for the young people of the community. Wood River Woman's Club has truly carried out the aims its little band of 19 founders "to maintain and promote an organized center of thought and mutual helpfulness among womand to bring a little culture and beauty to the community and help the less fortunate." Receiving much credit: for promote an organized women, to bring a little the less fortunate" are these Mrs. W. H. Bacheldor and Founder, Living of the Wood River club contains pictures of its first president and founder, the late Mrs.

M. F. Manning, left, under whose guidance in 1916 planting and street surfacing projects Charter Members Members the success of the club aim center of thought and mutual culture and beauty to the living charter members, Mrs. Gertrude Vanatta. President "to maintain and helpfulness among community and help Mrs.

J. K. Towey, and Mrs. H. A.

Traband has served continuously since 1934. Modern facilities were constructed for the growing library and dedicated March 30, 1958 with the Woman's Club in charge of the open house. Furnishings for the lecture room of the new building including 150 chairs, a spinet piano, flatware and dishes, and other items, were a gift of the club. Fashion Pageant The first club-sponsored fashion pageant was an event of 1923, and became an annual attraction in later years. An American Home department to help club women learn more efficient methods of homemaking was set up in the 1925-26 club year during the presidency of the late Mrs.

Ernest Giehl, and has continued to grow with a present membership of 87 women. Affiliation with the Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs was voted in 1927. The following year the club joined the Madison County unit, and sponsored the organization of the Wood River Junior Woman's Club. Good Neighbor Night, an annual social meeting of area clubs which has proved a popular feature, was originated by the Wood River Club in 1947. The idea was a dream of Mrs.

Karl Fulp, Wood River club president who was assisted by Mrs. H. V. Meyer, East Alton Club president, Wood River served as host of the first meeting which found 137 club women attending. Aims Carried Out Throughout its 50 years the Wood River Club has been dedicated to the goal of "community betterment and help to the less Their accomplishments have been many and varied.

They endorsed and worked for Wood River Township all school Hospital," bond issues, support of the establish SIU in the area, imRoundhouse and teenage activi- Select Leathers Carefully Carefully were carried out; and the late Mrs. Ernest 1925-26 former president and founder of the club's American Home department, By MRS. CATHERINE Madison County Home Adviser Simulated leather rates high on the fashion list this season. 'Available in ready-to-wear garments and as yard goods, it is also being used as a "trim" for garments of wool, silk and some of the synthetic fabrics. When buying leather, learn whether it is genuine or simulated.

The label and the hang tag should give this information. The simulated leather is less expensive than the genuine and is being used for medium-to- lower garments. It is beautiful in color and textures and has the appearance of genuine leather. Most items made of simulated leather must be wet-cleaned, that is, hand brushed with a mild detergent and water. However, some are labeled as drycleanable.

Unless the simulated leather (can be dry-cleaned, it should be combined only with fabrics that can be wet-cleaned. This is an important point to remember whether you are buying a ready- Plan Late June Wedding of St. Charles are announcing SHIRTS Folded or On Hangers! Picked Up and Delivered To Your Door ALTON LAUNDRY Phone 465-8877 Fabric Care Services CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 000 E. Bowy. 226 E.

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10011. Print Name, Address with Zip, Size and Style Number. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mullins, Ferguson Wood River, son, Ronald Keith 9 pounds and 7 ounces, 8:44 p.m.

Wednesday, Alton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mullins is the former Judith Starkey. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

James Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mullins, Wood River. Mr. and Mrs.

Wesley Colley, Rte. 1, East Alton, a son, Timothy Gordon, 7 pounds and 7 ounces, 4:29 a.m. Friday, Alton Memorial Hospital. Elder children, James Wesley and Jerry Lee, (twins) 14, and Michael Wayne, 11. Mr.

and Mrs. Douglas Farmer, Rte. 1, Alton, a daughter, Shelly Rene, 6 pounds and 6 ounces, 5:42 p.m. Thursday, Alton Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Farmer is the former Shirley Jean Bizaillion, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Gerald Bizaillion, Alton. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M.

L. Farmer, Bethalto. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Voyles, 227 Gerson Godfrey, a daughter, Monique Lee, pounds and 12 ounces, 5:55 a.m.

Friday, Alton Memorial Hospital. Elder children, Ann, 7, and Michele, 2. "Milnot" Ten Tall Tins Dealt Daris a Saws (the engagement of their daughter, Jeannette, to Pvt. Donald Schulz, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Victor Schulz of 933 Logan St. Miss Meier is a 1965 graduate of Alton Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and is employed by Alton State Hospital. Pvt. Schulz attended Southern Illinois University for two years, and is a 1965 graduate of Ranken School of Mechanical Trades in St. Louis.

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