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you Get The Latest tfetviofthelTo j)ie Telegraph ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH ALTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 1937 Established January 20,1836) 3c Per Copy Member of The Associated Presi Read Telegraph Advertisements For Bargains Woman's Club at WoodRiver Hears Lecture on Art MiM Bern ice Williamson Of Alton Addresses Group WOOD RIVER, ntrv must he old, in'order to lai-Ko Pieces of nrt; Amer- IT of I. young in this field," Kiss B'rnlce Williamson, in- ell Sculpture." before mem- nf Woman's Club Tuesday nt the Wood River school. "ui Williamson brought with her a set of picture slides which were thrown on a screen to Illustrate her theme. Outstanding among the group (he Adams Memorial made by SJ Gaurlen's and which stands in Rock Creek cemetery at Washing- ion also the St.

Gauden's taiuos of Lincoln. "Hand of cath nnd Sculptor" by Daniel Chester French; "The Spirit of the Great Lakes" by the late Lorado and thc stntue ot an Indlan Gutson Borghum. Miss Blanche Morgan, Instructor of 'piano, and Mrs. Paul Luker, nianist of Staunton, furnished a poup of outstanding musical jeleclions. Miss Morgan presented two Individual numbers before the lecture nnd was later joined by Mrs.

Luker in the presentation of two duets. The curtains on the stage were then drawn aside to reveal an exhibit of paintings and ink sketches from various Wood River homes, also work done by local photographers. Mrs. J. F.

Traband, who was in charge of the program, described the various paintings and read a poem of her own composition, "Winter Moon." Miss Martha Walker described i picture of inlaid wood, which was unusual among the collection. Mrs. Paul Young described a painting clone by her sister. The only piece of sculpture on exhibition was a head of a prehistoric man, done at the University of Illinois, by Mrs. Traband's son, Joseph.

The audience was then invited to the stage to view the exhibit. Assisting Mrs. Traband on the irt committee were Mrs. L. H.

Holland, Mrs. Carl Kayser and Miss Martha Walker. A short business meeting was held, preceding the program. Mrs. Bryant Harrod, in a short talk lauded Mrs.

Joseph Conners. lor her efforts in behalf of caring tor and securing the proper papers in the purchase of the two lots on the AHon-Edwardsville road for the future erection of a clubhouse. Mrs. M. F.

Manning reported on the "flood committee." C. T. V. to Meet WOOD The Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday afternoon at the tome of Mrs. Frank Berry, 503 East Ferguson avenue.

This is the (Irst meeting in the new year. Mrs. Nuse, Entertains WOOD Richard Nuse entertained at bridge at her home yesterday afternoon with a foursome. Mrs. Dwight Benner and Mrs.

Nuse were awarded the prlzei. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Martin Pekarik will be the hostesj nt next week's meeting. Lions Club Dinner WOOD evening at the dinner meeting of the Lions Club 19 Lions sat down to turkey dinner, while at an opposite table, 11 Lions ate beans, the result of recent membership drive.

Russell Bell and his winning side were banqueted with the turkey, while J. Alberts, whose side lost the contest, feasted on beans, E. Kimmel, chairman of the 9 dance the Lions will give on Saturday night, Feb. 13, announced 'he following helpers: Charles Baker, Joe Schanafelt, Walter Nash and H. Lohman.

These wen will also be in charge of ticket sales. tallies Aid to Meet WOOD Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church meet at the home of Mrs. R. Perry, 864 Acton avenue, all day Thursday. A pot luck dinner will served at noon.

The women will tack comforts and mend clothing to be sent to the Hood district. Nohln Grands to Meet WOOD Past Noble Grand Club of the Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday night with WM Bessie Springer, 425 Wood Kiver avenue. Wood River Mary Ann, small daughter of f'r. and Mrs. Joe Pelan Is visiting cr grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. 'rank Wavra in Cincinnati, O. hrothers of Miss Gladys said to be living near nave had their homes sub- I in the flood. Mr. nnd Mrs.

Clarence Wall- are announcing the birth son Sunday nt St. Elizabeth's jfc Hospital in Granite City. Mrs. K. KlmincI, Mrs.

Joo Mrs. M. A. Rogers nnd Bell spent TuesdayMn Louis. Mrs.

Melvin Hudgins and daugh- biimira Ann, are visiting rela- in Baton Rouge, Ky. Mrs Paul nnd son, WJI- I'M. this morning for a week- VIS 1 Wlth homefolks Car- "Tlm did of the Limberlost" was Chain Gang Works on Miss issippi Levee Near Memphis The steady clank of leg-irons on shuffling feet of convicts from the Shelby county, prison farm was heard on the Mississippi levee at South Memphis, where men labored to hold back the mighty stream, swollen by the biggest volume of flood waters ever discharged by the Ohio river. Eager to keep on the move In the wet and cold wind, these men are shown with sandbags on their shoulders as they helped In the task of bulwarking the levee. (Associated Press Photo) Honor Rolls at Roosevelt School Littet-ed Streets in Flood's Wake 7-B High Honor Roll Dalores Humpfrey, June Hum- richause, Olga Netzhammer, Lora Mae Ward, Dorthey Wilken.

7-B Honor Roll Mary Brenner, June Burger, Glodine Butler, Eddie. Carrigen, Anna Diamia, Alice Ireshom, Louise Garret, Emma Gibson, Helen Greer, Patsy Halsenberg, Narly L. Halsenberg, Dorthey May, John Noble, Lucas Pfeiffenberger, Ruth Plumb, Doris Schwartzbeck, Norman Warner, Norma Weigler, Shelby Willis. 7-A High Honor Boll Nicholos Brown, Jane Van Brunt, Bertha Alion, Lucille Phillips, Charles Ryrie, Robert Schrimpf, Mareland Voss. 7-A Honor Roll Martha Beeler, Violet Evers, Jack Fisher, Robert Graham, Donald Hendricks, Emma Jane Hickeraon.

Dot Holt, Laura Jackson, Pauline Johnson, Adolph Jungk, AUreida Kennedy, Gordon Keirle, Lee King, Dorthey Larrison, Velma Lyons, Rose Marie Mester, June Nixon, Marion Ray, Suzanne Sparks, Elaine Slick, Pa'tricia Starbon, Lillian Trout, Lillian Tebow, Jeanne Whisler. 8-B High Honor Roll June Brandel, Bob Gibson, Mary Miller, Jacqueline Stork, Anita Voylcs. 8-B Honor Roll June Anglin, Betty Ash, Norma Caswell, Edna Cole, James Danelson, Billy Drake, Arlene Heggemeier, Lester Kerler, Stan Kaenig, L. Marquis, Mary Mueller, Bonnie Oden, Lee Schueirdtfezer, Margaret Seagrames, Billy Stephenson, Robert Stuart. 8-A High Honor Roll Marilyn Butler, Jane Dempsey, Doris Gary, Patty McGuiggin, Rosalie Rosenberg, Edward Schrimpf.

8-A Honor Roll Betty Casey, Fred Green, Ben Jacoby, Lois Meyer, Mae Button, Warren Yeokel. 0-B High Honor Roll Donald Hill, Violet Johnson, Jimmy Stallings. 9-B Honor Roll Jeanne Glassbrenner, Billy Harms, Howard Hayes, Thelma Hohnsbehn, Virginia Little, Betsy Marsh, Charlene Myers, Jessica Over, Mildren Owens, Betty Sanders, Helen Springman, Gay Stormer, Phyllis Taylor, Alberta Warner, Doris Ulmrich. 9-A High Honor Roll Betty Hart, Virginia Jacoby, Jean Miscgndcs, Evn Scheffcl, Wanetta Wnllnce, Edith Warner. i)-A Honor Roll Paul Bierbaum, Myena Eisenreich, Helen Handdler, Arlene Jaeger, Earl Ruth, Clarence Whitten, Cecil Worthy.

The Carlsbad Caverns, N. have been the home of millions of bats for centuries, but white men did not know of the caves until the beginning of the present century. Approximately 960 nurses still draw pensions in England, because their health was ruined by active war service. New Jersey is the home of superfine silk gloves in the manufacturing field. shown during the regular assembly period at the high school Tuesday through the school-owned movie projector.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Roff of Wnr- ron, who arrived hero Monday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roff on Ferguson avenue, left -yesterday for Eldorado, Ark.

Mrs. Otis Holmes of Esther avenue attended luncheon given at the home of Mrs. George Baker In Alton Monday. Miss Oliie I'atton has recovered from Influenza. Billy Hmuelmun, son of Mr.

nnd Mrs. William Hnnselman, and mlo Hubbnrci, sun of Mr. ami Mrs. John Hubbard of Ninth street are recovering from scarlet fever. First Voter Is Postmaster At Bethalto i waiors ot Inu great Ohio leil streets of Louisville under a thick layer of germ-laden debris, silt and backed-up sewage, typical of which was the corner of Seventh and Jefferson, above, looking toward the river.

PWA workers flushed the streets with hoses, large sections of the city were quarantined and patroled by soldiers. Thousands of workmen labored to clean up the pavement, buildings, and even private homes to make the city again inhabitable. President's Party Delayed A Week at Chesterfield CHESTERFIELD, Feb. 2, President's Birthday Party was postponed Saturday night until next Saturday night, resulting from the flooded gymnasium in the grade school building, where the dance and card party was to be held. Basketball Party party was held for the basketball team of the Hettlck High School to celebrate the recent victory in the Little Eight tournament.

Refreshments wore served by the students of the school. Rites tor Mrs. services were held at the Hettick Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Jennie Jones who died Friday nishl at the Macoupin Hospital ill or a heart ailment. The Rev.

F. L. Crouch officiated nnd interment was made in Hettick cemetery. Mrs. Jones was the widow of 1.

H. Jones, who died in February, 1036, and is survived by one son, Roy, of Alhamhrn, one sister, Mrs. B. E. Burris, nnd one brother, Frank Love, of Heltick.

riipstrrfli'ld CHESTERFIELD Mrs. Anna Rigshv is SpriiiKfield with her sister' Mrs. James Header, who was removed from her home here to the St. John's Hospital in Springfield, when shi- suffered a lapse after a major operation. Mr and Mrs.

uis 1 nml infant son nf farlinville were vis- Hors Sunday of Mr- 1 Mrs Ho1 'Ivor! Elliott. Other quests in the Elliott home included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and children. Wesley Jours is ill of appendicitis.

Miss Vflnm Pointer of Chnm- poiKii wns week-end visitor of her "MI', 'and Morris Mefford siient' Sunday in lli'Ulck. John nml Leslie Homisley spent Monday in SI. Louis. Mr. mid -Mrs.

I' 1 11 1 Hum-mi of Gillespie and Miss Roberta Houns- IPV student of I he University of Illinois, were weeK end guests ol Mr and John li( of Kempcr is a visitor here of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Long. The Monday evening study class in shorthand was held at the Chesterfield High School. Two basketball games will be played here Wednesday night when the Edwardsville girls team will play the United church girls team and the Edwardsville Indees will play the Chesterfield Cardinals.

Morris Duckels returned Sunday from Springfield, where he was ill the past month at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. L. Pointer. Mrs.

Olive Wheeler and daughter, Miss Lucile Wheeler, visited Sunday in Waverly with -Mrs. Ethel Bentty, who is 111. James Leonard of St. Louis is ill st the home of the Rev. and Mrs.

William Beardshnw. R. R. Turner, superintendent of the Chesterfield High School, lias returned from Collinsville, where he attended a meeting of the Southwestern Schoolmasters' club. Mrs.

Mary Robinson, Mrs. Albert Rands and Grant LOUR were, in Springfield during the week-end, called there by the illness and death of their niece, Mrs. Frank Rhinehart. Walter Cllne spent the week-end in St. Louis.

Charley Ilounsley returned to his home Monday from Carlinville, where he was ill the past two weeks at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Duckels. BETHALTO, reb. A man barely old enough to vote is Bethalto's postmaster. Appointment of Kenneth Honk- haus to the post was confirmed today by the United States Senate, Washington Associated Press dispatches disclosed.

Henkhaus is the son of John Henkhaus, Democratic precinct committeeman here, who resigned the office of village president to operate a tavern more than a year ago. He cast his first vote last year. Two other candidates for the post took the civil service examin ation with Henkhar.s.« They are William Bill and William Dettmers. Henkhaus has been serving as acting postmaster since the term of the former postmaster, Fred Humm, expired early this winter. Young Henkhaus graduated two years ago at Alton High School, having spent his fourth year there ofter completing three years at Bethalto Community High School, where he played on the high school basketball team and was a member of the track team.

He will be assisted at the post office by Miss Hazel Zimmerman, who is experienced with the work. Miss Zimmerman's father, Henry, and her sister, Miss Leah, are former postmasters here. New Evangelical Pastor at Brighton BRIGHTON, Feb. 3, (Special The Rev. Ralph Heller, new pastor of the St.

John's Evangelical church here, moved on Monday from Hookdale, to deliver Ills first sermon on Sunday morning. The Rev. Holler is 3fi years old, is married and the couple are the parents of two children. The Rev. Heller comes to Brighton to succeed the Rev.

Karl Frielie, who recently resigned and retired from the ministry. Ultcs for Aim. Titltintt BRIGHTON Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Virginia Talbolt were conducted at the Smith Funeral Home in Springfield Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Li-roy Uudc of the local Methodisl church.

Hurial was In (he Oak KUIge cemetery in Springfield. Head Telegraph Want Ads Daily Junior Class Party At Greenfield High GREENFIELD, Feb. members of the junior class of the high school held a potluck supper at the high school Monday evening. A basketball game between the girls and boys was held in the gymnasium with the girls holding the victory. Miss Margaret Clarke and M.

F. Corey, class advisors, were guests. Cory refereed the games. Greenfield Notes and Mrs. Paul Overby and son, James, are moving to White Hall this week where he has opened a shoe repair shop.

Mrs. C. E. Shane was hostess to the Tau Uplison Club Monday- evening. Miss Elizabeth Bell of Carrollton was a week-end guest of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Claude Bell. Mr. and Mrs. O.

J. Miller and son Boulton guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller in Jerseyville. Miss Thelma Tendick, Albert Roth and Julian Entrekin, students at the University of Illinois, arrived Wednesday for a vacation.

Miss Mary Peebles, a student at the University of Illinois, arrived Tuesday evening for a between semester vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. B. Peebles. Mrs.

George A. Holnbnck visited her daughter, Mrs. Clyde S. Melcalf, In Jerseyville, Sunday and Monday. Mr.

and Mrs, George E. Meng and Mrs. G. L. Bauer visited in St.

Louis Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. K. E.

Warner and daughter, Joan, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Richard L. Dalton in the Elm Grove vicinity. J. M.

Vandniieer and J. B. Parks spent Monday in East St. Louis. George M.

Hill Is recovering from an injured knee he received when he fell several weeks ago. Two Deer Living In Jersey Glades Animals Have Seven and Five Pronged Antlers JER.SEYVILLE, Feb. deer arc reported In the vicinity of (he Blades western Jersey county. The second animal made Its nppearnncc there last week. One is reported to he a prong stag and the other a five prong animal.

The animnls have been frequenting the vicinity of alfalfa stacks on various farms adjacent to the glade locality, being driven from the glade retreat by the urge of hunger. Recreation Director Marries relatives of Miss Beatrice Berthoux of Edwardsville and Claude S. Smith of Jerseyville are announcing the marriage of the couple Saturday, Jan. 30, In Carlinvllle. Miss Borthcaux Is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Horace Bertheaux of Edwardsville, and is a graduate of the schools of that city. For some time, she has been employed as secretary by the Imperial Oil of Edwardsville. She is a sister of Paul Bertheaux of Jerseyville. Smith is superintendent of the Works Project Administration's recreational projects in Jersey county.

He also conducts band classes in the high schools at Greenfield and Kampsville, and is a member of the Jerseyville Municipal Band. Peach Crop Undamaged trees In Jersey county that survived the 1935-36 severe winter and the succeeding drought of 1936, show promise of producing a crop in 1937. The coldest temperature recorded in the Jersey county area this winter has been two above zero, and peaches in this locality have been known to produce crop with the temperature registering lower than the generally accepted low point of ten below. Injures Buck Gogar of St. Louis, who has been visiting at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. William Sanders in Jerseyville. is recuperating from a back injury received while a guest here. Godar, with his wife and daughter, and his mother, Mrs. Mae Godar, all of St.

Louis, came here Sunday morning to spend the day at the Sanders home. Later in the day Sanders and Godar took the former's dog and went on a short hunting trip. The men climbed a fence and when the dog could not make the climb, Godar stooped to lift the lower strand on the fence. In so doing the St. Louis man twisted his back and it was necessary for him to remain in Jerseyville until Monday.

Injured in Auto Crash JERSEYVILLE Mrs. Charles Timpe of near Jerseyville was given treatment at midnight Saturday for a head injury sustained in an auto accident near Tourville. Mr. and Mrs. Timpe were returning to home in Jersey county when their machine figured in a collision with another car on the south hard road.

Mrs. Timpo was thrown from their automobile and suffered a severe blow on the top of her head. She was able to be taken to her home after receiving treatment here. Glasses for Children of the Business and Professional Woman's Club of Jerseyville enjoyed a "Kid Party" Monday evening In the Chapman clubrooms on West Pearl street. The favor for the prettiest costume was awarded to Mrs.

Geraldine Haven who wore a party frock of green organdie. Miss Robecca Newcomb received the favor for the funniest costume, impersonating the colored boy. A Heart Hunt was bold during tho evening and Mrs. Boniire Scars won the prize for locating the most hearts. During the business session, the group voted to expend a sum of money in behalf of some grade school students who are in need i of glasses.

Mrs. Anne Sliortal, president of the club, appointed following committee for tho March meeting, Miss Mabel Ewin, Miss Margaret licBaun and Utha Draper. The hostesses Included: MM.Ger- trude Stewart, Miss Golda Cooper and Minnie Belcrrrmnn. Missionary Play JERSEYVILLE The young women of the Presbyterian church met at the church Monday evening. Mm.

Ashley of the Mission House In Madison who was to address the meeting wrrs unable to he present. During the evening a cast was selected to present playlet at the meeting of the Missionary Society of the church which will be held on February 16. The cast will include Misses Morelan Ringhausen. Marian Downey, Culver Erwin, Kathryn Stanley, Elsie Ringhausen and Rnmona Mowcn, Mrs. John Suddes, and Mrs.

Thomas L. Long. Jerseyville Notes J. Powers and George C. Cockrell of Jerseyville left early Tuesday morning for Marlon, to take a truck of supplies to be distributed in the flood area.

Muriel Perkins of Chicago arrived Sunday to visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins. Mrs. Perkins is ill at her homo near here.

Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss D. Cheney of St. Louis, Miss Dorothy Nagle of Webster Groves, and Edward B.

Scott of Kirkwood, 111., spent Sunday In Jerseyville with the former's mother, Mrs. A. M. Cheney. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles M. Powers left Sunday for Chicago, where they will spend several days. Mr. and Mrs.

August Fessler of Elsah are the parents of a seven pound daughter born Monday. Mrs. Cyrus Mowcn and daughter, Miss Romona, and Mrs. Maude Nel son motored to Winchester Sunday to visit with the former's mother, Mrs. Tillle Ely.

Miss Zella Whitlow underwent an operation for removal of tonsils Monday at the Jerseyville Hospital. Miss Sarah Hill has returned Girl Wrote Badly So Dad Invented Writing Machine Went into New Business Because Daughter Got Low Marks LOUISVILLE, Ky. Lorber went Into a new business because his young daughter got bud marks In school. "Doris didn't like to write," he explains. "She would draw, but writing was out.

I figured that if I could combine writing with a game of some kind, she would work at ft." So Lorber got some cardboard and traced deep grooves In the of letters. He laid a sheet of transparent paper over the cardboard and Invited Doris to trace. Later he grooved only the start and finish of the letters, leaving the body for Doris to fill in herself. The next morning she got in penmanship, Instead an But before this report came home Lorber had decided that he had something, and applied for patents. The more he worked with his charts the more ideas he had.

To letters he added figures, then whole words. Then he sold out his key case business and prepared to manufacture writing charts. Seven widows of the War of 1812 still are alive and receiving pensions. from a visit with relatives in California. Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Thomas of Carrollton spent Sunday in Jerseyville with the letter's sister, Mrs. Anna McPheron. COUGH jskforMENTHO-MULSION JF IT FAILS TO STOP YOUR COUGH DUE TO COLDS ASK FOR YOUR MONEY BACK 69? At Both Luly Drug Stores Third and at Ridge, I BRING HOME SOME KEMP'S BALSAM BOBBY HAS COME HOME WITH W(T HtT AGAIN I KEMPS BALSAM FOR THAT COUGH Dr. A.

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