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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 8

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PAGE EIGHT ALTON BVfiNINO Personals Mn and Mrs. John V. anfo daughter, Mrs. Roberta Cojmes, have rejturned from Marls where they attended tune 'al of Mrs, KJnteVs brother, Gabrge Coulter, Tfcey were accompanied by Miss Alice Gt tham of Alton, niece of Mr. Co liter.

lichard Rook, cadet at Western Mi itary Academy, Au resumed his sit dies after a threiVeektf Illness wi a sinus Infection. He Is a so; of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rook, 73 Park drive. Charles Rook is ill with flu at the family home bu expects to be out of the house dnesday.

Kane T. O. Clark of Alton came Saturday to hlep care foa her mother, Mrs. Ross Reyno ds, who Is ill. fr.

and Mrs. Irwln Hutchens of Ca TOllton were Sunday guests of hfi parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ht tchens. Ivangellst Carl Seymore preached Sunday at the Church of Christ.

and his family were dinner gu 'sts of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bell. Ir. and Mrs.

Robert Yocum of Fii elity were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Wil- llafn Bates, 1 William Clausen, son Clauwn-Norrb Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Owen Norrls of are announcing the engagement of their to ft. of Mr. and Mrs.

William O. Clausen of 411 Lincoln avenue, East Alton. Pvt. Clausen Is the 736th Mbs Norrls. In Japan.

No date has been set for 'he Masons met Thursday night anfi conferred the first degree on Jot Bell and Arthur Long. Kr. and Mrs. John Cox and chll- drin, Jane and Robert Ethan, of Wiite Hall, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Harry De- Shksler; Mr.

and Mrs. 3. H. WehrJy, ofjst. Louis, were guests over the weekend of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Jim Emmerfck and daughter of Alton were Sunday gu ists of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

wedding. Honored on Birthday Mrs. Peggy Spencer of the Lincoln Mothers Club Mothers Club of Lincoln will have a meeting Wednesday following the serving of dessert a 1 o'clocki Olrl Scfltits of Anielr lea are observing their thlrty-flft anniversary this year, and Lin coin Mothers will devote Its meet ing to Girl Mrs. Meal Waferbury, regional director, win speak, and reports sented ot Scouting Lincoln. will be pre activities a 2000 Jo i od thl BeLlah Wiulams" in Emmerick.

'he Philathea Class of the Meth- st Church met the past week at home of Mrs. Kentner Wil- ns. She "was assisted by Miss Mrs. Isaac Wyatt, who has been ill (Of pneumonia, is somewhat im- pr ved. rs.

Ross Reynolds, Dean Smith, an Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hutchens confined to'their homes by in- fli rs.

Worthy Stringer and infant da ighter returned home Saturday rqm Alton Memorial Hospital, arl Reynolds of Alton spent the with rdatives -here. r. and Mrs. Vf. E.

Berry went t. Louis Saturday to see their soi and daughter-in-law, Mr. and M4s Paul T. Berry, and Mrs. Hugh Rowders of Ft -mersville, and-Mrs.

T. J. Roady dinner guests Sunday of Mr. an Mrs. T.

G. Roady. llllam Brady and family am ill nfluence. Arthur Long Is acting ubstltuttfiagent for Brady at Alton station. ss Janet Kay Qzbun of Jersey- visited over the'weekend with grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Leo of as vii he Ozfcun. CO! fai to 6r Po en Dal Su EC rl ci be r. and Mrs. Charles- Simpson ha received word from their son, T.

J. Shlpman, of Rochester, vi, an uncing the birth of a daughter, Ju 1th Gale. Simpson is a former Kahe.boy. r. and Mrs.

Gus Greene are ined to their home by illness. onard Skinner has sold his west of Kane and has moved farm near Fieldon. r. and Mrs. L.

B. Pope and chil- Jeff and Patsy, of Wood Rlv- were guests Sunday of Mrs. e's father, W. L. Williams.

r. and Mrs. Robert Williams children, Toby Jane and Gary as, of Lebanon, were guests day of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ee r.

and Mrs. Byron Eryvln mbv- aturday Into the they re- tly bought in the east part of rs. W.L. Richards, Mrs. L.

Mrs. Tred Mourey, Mrs. Roy He Cujnmings, Mrs. Dual" Crawford, Fayne Murry, Mrs, Lewis Var- Mrs. Dale Goodman, Hel- bl en ar tenli a tea at the home of Mrs.

Richards vana'Miss Mary Rich- went to Alton Sunday to at- ter Brown, who announced the em agement of her daughter, Miss Ma -y C. Brown, to Elmer Schmldtt. Mi Brown was born and reared Cane. hester Ray was called to Jer- Saturday by the death of mother, poyd Irish Day HICAGO, March 11, Fpr the first time in history of )'s pity hall will be closed next in observance of St. Pat's any.

Alderman Bernard J. alloran made the proposal at a council meeting yesterday. re were no objections by Mayor J. Kelly" or other mem- of the council. Old Custom ppearance of the new moon In sky each month Is seldom no- th In this age 'Of scientific, time- ng, but in ancient times, the was reckoned from the first runce of the crescent moon, of Want CLICK I Sycamore street gave a party Saturday, from 2 to 4 o'clock, In honor of her daughter, Patricia, who was observing her eighth blrthdayi Ten guests were In attendance, and games provided entertainment.

Mary Vandl and Alice Waterhouse were awarded prizes, and Patricia received many anniversary gifts. Assisted by her mother, Mrs. Alice Rudolph, Mrs. Spencer served refreshments towards the close of the afternoon. Mrs.

Mary Bogar Weds Mrs. Mary K. Bogar, daughter of Mrs. P. W.

Hicks of Chicago, became the bride of Jess A. Hastings, son of Mrs. Anna Hastings, of Staunton Saturday evening at 7 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodyear, 2416 Alby street.

The S. Krebs, pastor of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church, officiated, using the double ring ceremony. K. E. DeSherlia was -best man and Mrs.

K. DeSherlia and the groom's Miss Marjorie Hastings, -of Staunton were the bride's attendants. Mr. and Mrs. DeSherlia are son-in-law and daughter of the bride.

Vicki Lynn Degherlia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. was ring-bearer. Before the wedding Miss. Hastings sahg "To Each His Own." A wedding dinner was served at Stratford Hotel, and the prettily decorated table at which the guests were seated Was centered with a wedding and Mrs.

Hastings will reside in Staunton. Mr. Hastings is with'the sales tax division, State of Mrs. Hastings is owner of LaPerle Beauty Salon. Page-Jeffreys Wedding Mrs.

Daisy Jeffreys 334 Pence avenue, East Alton, and Curtis Page of Bethalto were married Saturday, March 8, at 6 o'clock the evening, at the parsonage the MbuntwGldeon General Church, East Alton. The Rev. Raymond White performed' the single" ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs.

Patrick Mayberry, niece of Mr. Page, were attendants, Jeffreys wore 'a' navy' yo'61 suit, pink hat and accessories, and a corsage of white carnations. Mrs. Mayberry wore a suit of navy wool, blue hat and accessories. A corsage of pink carnations' completed her costume.

and Mrs. Mayberry entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. at the Mayberry home on Silver street In East Alton', and a wedding cake centered the table. Guests included Mrs.

Mayberry's father, Abe Sneed of East Alton. Mrs. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John West of Cottage Hills, resigned a position at the Western Cartridge Coiinpany, which she held the past three years, last week.

Mr. Pagfl ls employed by the International Shoe Company at Hartford. The couple will reside at 334 Pence avenue In East Alton, PNG Luncheon Friday Past Noble Grands Club will observe its twenty-fifth anniversary with a luncheon at the Young Men's Christian Association at 1:30. Friday, March 14. Program and the playing of games will follow luncheon.

Krauss Infant Christened Phillip Michael, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin P. Krauss, 1200 McKinley boulevard, was christened by the Rev. James A.

Hughes In Old Cathedral Sunday, and Richard Weule and Miss Mary E. Krauss, aunt of the babe, were sponsors. Phillip Michael was born February 16. Dinner was served at the Krauss home following the christening, and among those attending were Mrs. C.

May of Wood River, paternal great-grandmother, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kraus, paternal grandparents of Phillip Michael; Richard Weule, Sidney Gent, Miss Mary E. Krauss and Miss Dolores M. Krauss.

Mrs. Marvin P. Kraust Is the former Miss Nora Wilkinson of Devizes, England. IIB Rebekfths' Benefit Party sor a pinochle and bunco Ji Wednesday night In Greenwood In the North Side. Mrs.

W. Royce Adams, Mrs, R. Hussong and Mrs. William Kort will be Sigma Gammas' Meeting Sigma Gammas, CongregaUona Church, will meet with Mrs. Wil Ham T.

Roy, 406. Prospect street Thursday at 1:30 Business session and a social hour will fol low the serving of dessert. Luncheon for Club Mrs. Johanna Gerbig will entertain with a luncheon Thursday at the home of her son-in-law am daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert A Cresswell, 3517 Aberdeen avenue. Her guests will be members of the E. H. Clover Leaf Club. Couples' ClMM Party Married Couples' class of the Grace Methodist Church a meeting in the church annex Monday night, and refreshments" were served by the hosts and hostesses, Mr.

and Mrs, Bean and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper. Sixteen were in attendance. A magician entertained and games were played after a business session.

Birthday Dinner Mrs. Elizabeth McCarroll.of 1108 Quincy court to family dinner Sunday, entertaining in honor of her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Rellley, and son; Robert McCarroll.

The dinner was planned in observance of Mrs. Rellley's and Mr. McCarroll's birthday, and the 'guests of honor received anniversary gifts. Mrs. Rellley's birthday falls on March 9 and McCarroll's on March .7.

The dinner table was decorated with birthday cakes, tapes and spring blossoms. Progressive Dinner E. F. A. class of the Upper Alton Baptist Church, had a progressive dinner Monday, the homes' of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Smith, 2609 College avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Luft, 1826 Seminary street, and Dr.

and Mrs. David Andrew Weaver, 3021 Leverett avenue, Each house was attractively decorated, and while the guests, numbering 50, were eating-pome spe- ijcjaji form of entertidriinent was provided. After dessert at the the serving of Weaver home games were played. E. F.

A. is composed of married couples, and Quentin Warnslng is president Costume Ball at Annual costume ball was held at Alton High School Friday night, sponsored by the Spanish and French clubs, and the gymnasium was in the circus motif. Posters were placed on the walls, and multi-colored balloons In clusters hurig from the ceiling. During the evening sketches were made of the guests. Jewett Graves, son of Rev.

and Mrs, L. D. Graves of Godfrey, was chosen as king and Miss Ma'ry Ann Penning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F.

Penning, 3510 Thomas street, as queen to reign during the festivities. Members of the royal court included Joseph Naughton, Miss Marilyn Hershey, Bill Moss, Miss Judy Johnson, Walter Breyfogle. Miss Jackie Joehl, Miss Gail macher, and Miss Margie Foster. Cpstume prizes were awarded to Gene Gelzlnnls, Frank Ballard and Miss Patsy Williamson. A program was given during intermission, and opened with a Minuet by a group of high school students, accompanied by Miss Joan Stockdale, pianist.

"The Whole World Is Singing" and "I Don't Know Why" were sung by Donnie Adams, with Monte Jacoby w.n, he Wlth Mlss Shirley Williams as pianist Keith Bacus and Miss Barbara Norman staged Donkey Serenade," and accompanied by Miss Williams Bacus sang "The Song." Miss Betty Lou Carr entertained dancln K. and Edward Glllesple. magician, also appeared on the program. Miss Billie Hausafus, pianist, played "Malaguena and magician, contributed to the program, and Roland Schoernborti played accordlan Solon. Puppet show given by Frank Ballard, assisted by the Misses Patsy and Janice Williamson.

ChaperOnes Mrs. L. Ewlng, Mr. and B. Johnson, Miss Judy SnlderVMlss Clara Blackard, Mr.

and Mrs. Royce Adams, Mr. and Mrs. T. Stockdale, Mr.

and Mrs. Carl 0. Hershey and Mr. and Mrs M. Edwards, Guest at dub Meeting Alton Young Women's Club was guest at a meeting of the Wood River Woman's Club at the Wood River school, Wood River, Monday night.

Attending from the Alton club were Mrs. George Lammers, president, Mrs. Urban Gubser, Mrs. John Waggoner, Mrs. E.

T. Ma- gulre, Mrs, Bartlett Shappee, Mrs. Loren A. Brooks, Mrs. Leonard Ladendorff, Mrs.

Elmer Wunderlich and Mrs. William Hurt, Shrine Auxiliary Auxiliary to Alton Shrine Club held its second-stated meeting at the Shrine CJUibr-17 East Broadway, Monday night and made plans 'or the spring. The auxiliary was formed In September with eighteen charter members, and until the club was ready for Occupancy the women met at private homes. Mrs. Charles Rook, secretary, reported a membership of 48 last night Officers are Mrs.

Richard Swettenham, president, Mrs. George Dillender, vice president; Mrs. look, secretary, and Mrs. L. E.

Shearburn, treasurer. Refreshments were served dur- ng a social hour by Mrs. Dlllen- der, Mrs. H. D.

Chappell, Mrs. C. W. Finley arid Mrs. Meyer iViseman, hostesses, Delphian Society Katherine V.

Dickinson Chapter the Delphian Society will meet 'hursday at o'clock in the lue room of the Young Women's Christian Association. His. George C. Dintelmann will bis in charge the program." Bible Class Dinner Warner Bible class of the First Japtist Church had its annual diner as guest of men of the or- anlzation at- The Hostess House Monday. Thirty-six guests were attendance, and L.

was charge of devotionals. Dinner was followed by a brief usiness session, with Orville Lahr, resident, presiding. David Lauck, 17, assisted by Ed- rard son of Mr. and Mrs. M.

BlacltsOf Grandvlew avenue, ntertalned with a magic program, jid-hhi mother, Mrs. Albert Lauck, leased with a monologue. Moulton-Carter Engagement and Mrs. Taylor Scott Carter Beau' Rlvage, Florissant, nnounced the engagement of their oUngeat daughter, Miss et Lee Carter, to-John Randolph A oulton, Mr. Moulton is he son of Mr.

and Mrs. William lorace Moulton of 26' Brentmoor Park, St Louis and a nephew of firs. Griffin Watkins of Fairmount. 'he wedding will take place In the ate spring. Miss Carter received her edur ation at.

Villa Duchesne and Georgetown Visitation Convent, Washington. Mr. Moulton, who is i living tem- orarily in Miami, was in St. for the announcement party nd will return to Miami this week. prepared for college at PhilllpS Academy, Andover, and was graduated from Yale University rith the class of 1941.

Girl Party Girl Scouts of Troop 32 will a Juliet Lowe 'party Tues- ay at 4 o'clock at the Congrega- lonal church, and members will ave their mothers as- guests. The arty has been planned in observ- nce of the thirty-fifth anniversary girl scouting. Mrs. Ray Ash- ock is leader, and Mrs. Reuben R.

Trickey and Mrs. Frank Parker re co-phairmen, Hospital Notes Lodge Notes Daughters of Union Veterans ill meet Wednesday at 2 o'clock nthe D. of U. V. Home on State treet Woman's Relief Corps will meet 'hursday at 2 o'clock in the Tem- le Theater building.

Ladles of the Grand Army, 126, meet with Mrs. Laverne Van- usdall, 426 Jefferson avenue; Wednesday at 9:30 o'clock and sew. or a bazaar to be given next fall. Mrs. Cleda Cope, wife of Clar ence Cope of Godfrey, Route 1 Is a patient In St.

Joseph's Hos pital for treatment of burns suf fered this morning when ah ol stove at her home flashed. Th mishap occurred about 6:85 a. ni. as Mrs. Cope was attempting to light Hie stove to prepare break fast.

Frances Vlcarl, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dominic Vlcarl, 312 Monument, avenue; Miss Mflrgare Caldwell, 710 East Sixth street and Mrs. Christine Woof wife 0 Russell Wooff, 227 West Thlr teenlh street, entered St. Joseph 1 Hospital Monday for treatment. Admitted to the hosplta for surgical treatment Were 1119 Union street; Mrs Lillian Saville, 910 East Fourth street; Mrs.

Dorothy Igo, wife Ralph Igo, Bering avenue, and for possible surgery, Dewey Jones sonof Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Jones 220 Allen street. Patsy Stlrltz, 7, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Stiritz, who has been a patient for a week in Alton Memorial Hospital for treatment of pneumonia, is improving and expected to return home today.

Patsy is a pupil at Clifton Hill school. Patients admitted tb Alton Memorial Hospital Monday for medical treatment included Mrs. Fleming, 604 Porter street; Mrs. Clifford Gerling, Edwardsi ville, Route 1, and Mrs. Robert Williams, 2719 Salu street.

Entering hospital for surgical treatment were Clyde Treadway West Alton, and Mrs. Oscar Fulkerspn, 427 East Fourth street who underwent tonsillectomies, anc Lawrence Lane, Edwardsvllle Route Mrs. George Cowan, 413 Chamberllan, and Mrs. Frances Coats, 405A'Belle street. Joseph Frltsche of 1514 East Fourth street, an employe of the Laclede Steel is a patient in St Joseph's Hospital for treatment of 1 burns suffered Monday night came into contact with a of 'hot steel, while at work, 'The-burns, said to" be second arid third degree, are' to bis right sole- of his.

right foot. Lynda Lee Wetzel, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold" Wetzel of 241 Arbor drive, is a patient in the isolation department of St. Anthony's 'Infirmary, ill of scarlet fever.

Lee, a pupil in the first grade at Milton school had just recovered from an illness of chicken pox when scarlet-'fejver developed, CHURCH NOTES 'Lenten services will be conducted ed at Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday evening beginning ftt 8 o'clock. The Rev, H. Krieger will deliver-the sermon. S3fl', Lenten'services will be Wednesday, evening at 8 o'clock Messiah Lutheran Pastor Wessler, will speak on the'topic "Watching Before Herod." Mid-week lenten services will be held in Twelfth Street Presb'y terian church Wednesday at 7:30. Rev.

Paul Krebs wll speak on the "A Song in Lent" U' Janet Watson Auxiliary wil have a luncheon Wednesday at 1 o'clock in the parish house of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs C. B. Keehner will be In charge of devotionalg, and'Mrs. Herman V.

Meyer will sing. Hostesses will. be Mrs, A. Sidney M. Drake, jr.

'Mrs. William Mrs Floyd Flexon, Mrs. Ross R. Sherwood and Mrs. Paul L.

Jacoby. Annual business session will fol low Circle 3 of the First, Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 1:30 O'clock in the parish house. Mrs W. R. Curtis and Mrs.

R. K. Purl be hostejses. So New, Yet So Far If you lived in Chicago, 111., you'd be nearer to every capital in Europe, or nearer even to Moscow than to Buenos Aires, capital of piir "hemispherical neighbor," Argentina. and "Jalaclsle." Louis McCoy, Don't N.gtet Your Donatlont Him ELICAl mil Reformed, Sixth at Penning, W.

WICHMAN, Minister. each year a special 'lives, we invite you to attend our evening and consider with ui, Evening at 7:30 P. VI, Divine Worship "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for Ufc" WE BELIEVE- Man Is Accountablf to Cod. i ML Qb ll te ta lov in God satfLSSK arsa SXK 1 man IBM (roe, i Qod thtn In THI IWCU WHEM PRESSING 'COATS. PANTS, PLEATS CLEAN WRAPPING PAPER MAKES SETTER CREASE LEAVES NC LINT.

The Council Lutheran Jlltpn Rd. at Oi Alton Pftul Lutheran Oh Loreno, Wood Luthtrin Churchti Trinity Lutheritn Ohuron 17th and Cenu-sl, Alton Zlon Lutheran Church Route 140, Bethalto "We ih Cfcrjit aod jiiro CruciliBdl" STORK'5 today in Atom Wlal Hospital. of fiarbftra teeajtvan a dau'ghter; bdif 'day to Mr. and KIWANIS ADVERTISE SHOW clbwn walked the streets' downtown Saturday 'carrying a sandwich sign advertising the Kiwanis "Big Little entertainment, will be provided'at the high school auditorium Friday, March 21.r-Staff Births Mr. and Mrs.

Leonard Ward of 2421 Clawson street have given the name of Thomas Edward to a son, born Monday at 8:45 a. in St. Joseph's The baby weighed seven pounds' and seven ounces. and Mrs. Ward'shave three other children, two boys and a girl.

Mr. and Mark Deterdlng of Godfrey, 2, "have announced the birth of a son, Mark Edward, jr. The baby 1 their first child, was born Wednesday', March 5, in St. Joseph's'Hospital, ing six pounds -and pyntfesi Mrs. Deterging before' Jtiei: Miss.

Haynes. Announcement has been made of the a son to Mrs. Patrick Sugent of 22l'Cardot street, East Alton The" baby was born today in St. Josephs Hospital, and 'Weighed jslx pounds and six ounces. Mr.

and Mrs Mike Dlckerson of 818 East Broadway have announced the birth daughter, weighing six pounds and eight The baby, was born at yjvtnelr first Una's ahd three, autteea and prh at B.im,, Monday Mrh. lf ttl. Viuncerflent be6n tnide df Herbert Wilson of 2824 Th6 baby WM Alton Memorial jSosipltal Mrs. 'W. Harris, 5301 Pernod avenue, St.

Louis, are parents of a son, 'their child, bdrn Monday afternbon 1:30 dooi( in St. Louis Maternity Hospital. Mr. Harris Is I former of Western -Cartridge Company, and before moving to St. Louts Mr.

and Mrs; Harris resided at Rosewood Heights, ARE CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER? HcrmanKronoble 'if Ittdy Mat Iminlnl home ahd rites will oondttdHfa at av seis, bMrlal In. St, Meftpen. HOME, SAFE HOME? according to the facts. Nearly five million home a year! That's whV wife, ought jto Have a Accident Insurance Costs very Insurance Agency BROADWAY "DIAL EASTER PHOTO SPECIAL One 8x10 Black and White $1.00 Twelve Billfold Six 1.80 One 5x7 Oil Color 1.00 Studio Hours i Wed. and Fri.

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