Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan • Page 11

BATTLE CREEK. MICH, TUESDAY-. NOVEMBER 11, 1941 THE BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER AND NEWS 11 Where 12 Died in Passenger Train Wreck Hood-Winker Marshall Group Hears Talk on Social Service Hunters Ready For Annual Trip Coldwater Halts Activity at Noon Mrs. J. Weers Named by O.E.S.

a i 1 XI- I ft- in if hi Vnitm nmjMll This is the wreckage which resulted when, a fast Pennsylvania passenger train hurtled from the tracks at Dunkirk. O. and smashed Into a signal control tower. In right background is the shattered remains of the tower. Twelve persons were killed and at least 40 others Injured.

H. E. Newcomet. railroad vice president, said a half-ton cylinder head blown from a passing freight locomotive into the path of the passenger train caused the wreck. All Plants and Offices Close; High School Students Hear President's Talk.

COLDWATER Business activity was suspended at noon here today as Coldwater joined other communities throughout the United States in observance of the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, ending World war Whistles signaled the usual silent period at 11 a. m. and although ro public ceremonies were planned, citizens everywhere Joined in a brief tribute to those who gave their lives in the first World war. In observance of Armistice day, senior high school students were assembled in the school auditorium at 10:58 a. m.

to hear a radio broadcast of President Roosevelt's speech to the nation during Armistice day ceremonies at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National cemeteiy, Washington, D. C. A special Armistice day program was given by Junior high school students before a student assembly in their building, and the day was similarly marked throughout the grade buildings. Classes were excused at 2 p. m.

All stores, business and professional offices, and several indus trial plants closed for the day at noon to permit employes to attend the annual Sturgis-Coldwater high school football game, which was scheduled to start here at 2:30 p. m. Several plants busy on deien.se orders excused employes wishing to witness the game. Honored by Scouts George Holmes of Battle Creek, former assistant executive of the Battle Creek Area Council, and Mrs. Holmes were guests of honor Monday night at a dinner in Washington school here attended by 150 Branch county Boy Scouts.

Cub Scouts, their parents, and others interested in scouting. During the evening Mr. Holmes was presented with a wrist watch as a token of appreciation for his work in building up the county scout organization during the last nine years. John N. Hardy.

Coldwater. former district chairman, made the presentation. Born at Hospital A son was born Sunday In the Health Center here to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Fickle.

Burlington, and a daughter Monday to Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Walton of Quinry.

Breaks Leg William Towers. Coldwater lake, is convalescing at the Health Center from a leg frac- I ture suffered in a fall near his home. His right leg was broken below the knee. Returns Home Charles Church, manager of the local Llbby. McNeill Ac Libby plant, who underwent an operation recently for removal of one leg.

has been released from Ford hospital and has returned to his home here. Weds Lansing Girl Frank Richard Manin. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin of this city, married Miss Bette York of Lansing in that city Friday.

The groom is a graduate of Michigan State college and is employed by the Michigan Conservation department in East Lansing, where trie couple will reside. countv Red Cross chapter today launched Its annual membership roll call which is expected to secure more than 3.000 members. The roll call in Coldwater will be postponed until November 22 to allow the Com- munity Chest officials a chance to finish their recent campaign. I i I MARSHALL Mrs. Carl Winters, of Oak Park, 111., was guest speaker for the Monday club meeting held in the club rooms yesterday afternoon.

She chose for her subject, "The New Covered Wagon." Mrs. Winters, whose husband is pastor of the Oak Park Baptist church and former pastor of the Jackson First Baptist church, does much social service work, and her talk emphasized the need for greater work along those lines. Miss Emma Brooks was program chairman. Football Draws Many Albionifes Game in Marshall Is Holiday Attraction; Several Evening Events Scheduled. ALBION With only restaurants, confectioneries and taverns open this afternoon, retail business in Albion stopped at noon today in observance of Armistice day as hundreds of sports fans treked to Marshall for the 48th renewal of hostilities between the Albion and Marshall high school football teams.

This morning an- Armistice day service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Victor L. Dowell in St. James Episcopal church.

That was the only activity listed here until this eve ning when war veterans and their families have the choice of two gatherings. Patrick Leo Hanlon post No. 55, American Legion, and its auxiliary are having a dinner in the Legion home. The Rev. Dr.

Dowdell is to be the speaker. A social evening will follow. In the Maccabee hall, Albion post No. 3672, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and its auxiliary plan a dinner, with State Senator Joseph A. Baldwin as the principal speaker.

A floor show and dancing will follow. Financial institutions, the post-office and the city offices were closed all day. Open House In observance of American Education week, the Albion senior and Junior high schools will hold open house in Washington Gardner high school Wednesday evening. There will be no classroom work but displays will be in each room and a short program, sponsored by the P. T.

A. of the high school, will be presented in the high school auditorium. Pays Fine Frank Curtis. 23. of 207 South Clinton, was arraigned before Justice Harold B.

Weeks Monday on a charge of drunk driving. He pleaded guilty and paid $54.50 fine and court costs. He was arrested after an automobile he was driving allegedly forced a car driven by Junior Obenour. Rural route 3. Marshall, from the Duck lake road, six miles north of Albion, Saturday afternoon.

Obenour's mother. Mrs. Edith Obenour. 51. required treatment in Sheldon Memorial hospital.

Soldier Promoted Robert Fischer, a selectee stationed at Camp Livingston. has been promoted from private to he has informed his father. Fred W. Fischer, 704 North Superior, a city mail carrier. Youlh Fined Russell Hunter.

20. of 517 West Chestnut, was arraign- a1 hefnra Ti 1 fro XJ Uinnhaiiffh Monday on a charge of cutting corners after his car struck one driven by E. C. Godfrey, 612 Irwin avenue, at the West Chestnut-North Albion street intersection. He paid a $3 fine, court costs of S3.35 being remitted.

Police Officer Wayne Pickett ticketed Hunter. Athens i H. o. van rossen nas been spend ing the last 10 days with Dr. and Mrs.

J. M. Van Fossen and family and other relatives in Columbus. O. Dr.

John D. Perrin. Russell Baad. Russell Rathburn and M. A.

Fox, executive committee of the Athens club organization, and Dillon Frank-hauser. cub field executive, of Battle Creek, met with the new cub executive for Athens. Col. Mark H. Doty, in the home of M.

A. Fox. Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Fred May entertained the pinochle club in their home. Monday night. The New Idea club will meet for election of officers in the home of Mrs. R. M.

Reed. Thursday afternoon. The i Thursday bridge club will meet witn Mrs. D. M.

Palmer. Wednesday afternoon. The Martha circle of the Ladies Guild of the Congre- i gational church entertained in the home of Mrs. John D. Perrin.

Friday. Mrs. F. B. Wilber.

of the Mary circle, was program chairman. PASTOR RESIGNS BELLEVUE The Rev. J. D. B.

Adams submitted his resignation from the Baptist church Sunday, effective the last Sunday in November. He has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church in Durand. where he will begin work the first Sunday in December. The Rev. and Mrs.

Adams came to Bellevue from Jackson five years I ago. Hastings Notes Judson Haymes Speaks Judson Haymcs. athletic director and coach at Western Michigan college of Education Monday noon spoke before Hastings Rotarians and the 30 members of the high school football squad who were guests. Plan Union Service A union Thanksgiving service will be held in First Presbyterian church, Hastings at 7:30 p. m.

November 19. The Rev. L. Winston Stone of First Methodist church will preach the Thanksgiving sermon. Cae Continued Emory Witt, formerly of Orangeville was arraigned in Municipal court Monday on charges of non-support of his wife and children.

The case was continued for a month. Larger Than Usual Number of Hastings Sportsmen Prepare For the Trek North. HASTINGS Local deer and bear hunters are preparing to start for the north woods Wednesday, with the total number of hunters from the locality larger than usual. Kenneth Cavanaugh. Arnold Perkins.

Gerritt Fitzgerald of Kalamazoo and Ralph I.illie of Three Rivers leave Wednesday for Grand Marais on Lake Superior. Charles Leonard. Harold Newton and Andrew Roush will leave Thursday for Hiawatha club. Glenn. Warren and Gordon Bera.

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Doster and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Endlsey have listed Steuben lake as their destination, although they leave at different times.

Rudyard will draw John Arm-bruster. Eris Jarman and Pete Davis in one party. Mike Allerding and his party as well as George Smith, and Louis Karmes. Ed McPharlin and Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Stauffer will go to Wolverine. A. J. Larseb and Henry and Philo Sheldon have listed "Uno" as their destination. Marcel Evalet and party will go to Marquette Sterling Rogers will hunt In Wexford county.

Elray and L. B. Smel-ker and party will go to Wellston. Roy Fuller and Art Havens will go to Commings. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert McArthur and Mr. and Mrs. Hazen Gray to Mio: Lawrence West to Schoolcraft, and Art Gidley and party to Mancelona. Big Bay will draw Very Leary.

Baldy Shultz. Charles Townsend, Dee Grable and G. B. Townsend in one party. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Pierson In another, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Tolles and Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Denny In another. Orno Knowles and Ernie Krombach will go to Big Falls. Others who are going to Grand Marais are: Chet Banghart and Charles Smith. In one party and Richard Rose, Maurice and Roy Erway in another. Jack Erway, Howard Erway, Walter Johncocks.

and Chud James will hunt in Wexford county; George Carpenter in Midland, and Earl En-gle and Archie Cunningham In Kalkaska county. Charles Hinman. Warren Carter and William Parker will spend their hunting time at a lodge at Taqua-menon Falls where previously they have had remavble luck. Fred Bechtel. Garry Townsend and William James will hunt at Pruden-vllle; Ronald Hummel, Aton Florv and Earl Palmatier at Idlewild, and Denny Keller.

George Slocum and Lee Hansberger and their wives at Forrest Lake. Probably the oldest county hunter will be Chet Granger, 82. who will hunt in the vicinity of Gaylord. Salt Licks of Watersmeet will draw Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Daniels and Fred Atton in one party, and Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Bumford in another. Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard and Margaret Fingleton will hunt at Brace's crossing. A camp which has a reputation for fine foods will be the one at which Angclo Spirts.

Marshall Warner. Edwin Sayles. Ray Pierce. George Lee and Clayton Gilmer put up at Marguerite. Another party wliich will continue its record of many years hunting together will include Mr.

and Mrs. Dan Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rockhlll, Mr. and Mrs.

Forrest McMillerm, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pox. and Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Hoevanair. who will go to Green Siding. Wards Have Open House Both first and second ward schools Monday night held open house and displayed new books the schools were given by the W. K. Kellogg foundation this year.

Class rooms were open and teachers and parents consulted on educational problems of the children. Becomes Sergeant Fred Rayzor. former Hastings resident who is at Fort Sill, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Move Into Home Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Cleveland have moved into their former residence. In North Michigan avenue. Miss Martha Mahar. formerly of Battle Creek Is operating Mrs. Cleveland's beauty shop.

Writers to Study Thanksgiving writings by members and a study of figures of speech will be studied by the Hastings Writers' Guild when it meets in the office of Mrs. Virginia Baird at 7 p. m. Monday. Ask Marriage Llcen Application for marriage license has been filed at the office of the county clerk here by Victor A.

Schantz. 19. of Nashville and Geneva E. Marshall. 18.

of Maple Grove township. Class Chooses Play The senior class of Hastings high school has chosen "Contrary Mary" as their production, to be given December 12 in Centra auditorium under the direction of Miss Dorothy Coo. Asks Divorce Suit for divorce has been filed by Dorothy Louise Reid against Lewis G. Reid. The couple was married September 16.

1939, in Bryan. O. Club Observes Anniversary The sixteenth anniversary of the New Idea club, a charitable and social women's group will be observed Wednesday night when Mrs. Frederick Palmer and Mrs. James Sils-bee will be hostesses at a 6:30 dinner in Hotel Hastings.

Confer Second Degree Members of the Hastings I. O. O. F. lodge Monday night conferred the second degree on a class of candidates at a district meeting at Clark lake, south of Jackson.

Succeeds Mrs. John Needham As Worthy Matron of Marshall's Eudora Chapter. MARSHALL Mrs. John Weers was elected worthy matron of Eudora chapter. Order of Eastern Star, Monday evening during the annual meeting In the Masonic Temple.

She succeeds Mrs. John Needham. Other officers elected were: Dr. Earl Peabody. worthy patron; Mrs.

Belmont roes beck, associate matron: Belmont Groesbeck. associate patron: Miss Dorothy Klelndinst, onductress; Mrs. William Mitchell. ssociate conductress: Mrs. Everett Rollins, secretary and Mrs.

Hazel Hanchett. treasurer. Alternates to the grand chaptpr were Mrs. John Needham. Mrs.

Roy Moore and Mrs. Earl Peaboby; alternates to the Calhoun county federation. Mrs. C. C.

Reek. Mrs. George Kappis and Mrs. Edmund Parry. A public Installation will be held November 24.

with Mrs. Bemadine Cutler, past matron of the chapter, as Installing officer. A bazar will be held In connection. Helen Hodge Circle Mrs. George Quick will entertain the Helen Hodges Circle Wednesday evening.

Military Bridge Parties Sponsored by the ways and means committee of Mary Marshall chapter. D. A. two military bridge parties will be given Wednesday in the Monday club building, one in the afternoon and the other In the evening. Present Program The Treble Octette of the Brooks Memorial Methodist church will present a musical program this evening In the county tuberculosis hospital.

8. O. V. V. and Auxiliary Members of the Sons of Union Veterans and the auxiliary will have a Joint cooperative supper Wednesday evening In the G.

A. R. hall followed by aeparate meetings of each organization. Entertain Choir Members of the choir of the Baptist church will be guests at the Fellowship supper Thursday evening In the church parlors. Mrs.

Douglas O'Leary Is program chairman. Miss Agnes Powell will pay a tribute to the choir: Mrs. Marian White and daughter will sing a duet and the high school choir will sing. There also will be musical games. Mrs.

Florence Foley Is chairman of the upper committee. Attends Concert Mrs. Theresa Tordt was the dinner guest of Miss Erma Perry in Augusta Monday 5venlng and later attended the leveland Symphony orchestra concert In Kalamazoo. Pierce P. T.

A Mrs. Zee Wright, librarian In the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, will be guest speaker for the Pierce P. T.

A. Wednesday afternoon in the school. Dorothy Schaefer will sing, as will Rudy Vogelreuter. who will be accompanied by his sister, Deborah. Meeting Postponed The meeting of the Lutheran Men's club, scheduled for Monday evening, was postponed for two weeks, due to repairs being made In the church basement.

To Be Bridesmaid Miss Marguerite Heidenrelch will go to Chicago Thursday to remain over the week-end. On Saturday she will be a bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Mae Peterson and Lieut. Carl Shager of New Jersey, which will be at 8 p. m. in the Windsor Park Lutheran church.

Hold Pep Assembly Attorney James W. Mackey was speaker for a pep assembly meeting in the high school auditorium this morning in preparation for the Albion-Marshall football game this afternoon. Legion Auxiliary Meets Regular meeting of the American Legion auxiliary will be held Thursday evening In the Legion home. The membership drive will end Wednesday. A report will be made during the Thursday meeting.

Members having magazines, playing cards or hose they wish to donate to the Veterans' hospital In Battle Creek are requested to bring them to the meeting or contact Mrs. Ray Bailey. Mrs. Earl Burton. Mrs.

Thomas Steel. Mrs. L. J. Hovey.

Mrs. Joseph Cunningham and Mrs. Claude Davis compose the entertainment committee lor the meeting. Leg Broken Foster Bachman. 9, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Foster I. Bachman. 608 West Michigan avenue, suffered a fracture of the left leg at 6:30 p. m.

Monday when he was struck by a car driven by Finis G. Holt. 30. of Albion. The boy was removed to Oaklawn hospital.

Officers said the accident occured when the boy ran into tne street, frnm hetn-een two narked cars, di rectly in the path of the Holt car. Pleads Innocent Jim McCumber. 27. of Lee township pleaded innocent when arraigned Monday afternoon before Justice R. D.

Scott on a charge of assault and battery. Trial was set for November 20. Bonds ol $300 were not furnished. MrCumbrr was arrested by city police on complaint of Mrs. Ella Trump.

KILLED BY TRAIN STURGIS cP) La Rue Harris. 20. was killed early this morning when Ills automobile was struck by a northbound Pennsylvania passenger train here as Harris was en route to work at the Harter Corp. Coroner Tom Geisler of Constantlne. said there would be no inquest.

GIRLS PLAN SUPPER DELTON The Camp Fire Girls cf Delton will serve a supiwr in the Methodist church basement Wednesday evening. mm 4 Baby Franklin Andre of Brooklyn giggles with glee at his carriage mate, only he doesn't know he's seeing himself. Or does he? Mirror built in hood convinces infant he's not alone while nurse talks to policemen in the park. Eleanor Rushford Is Named by D. A.

R. MARSHALL Miss Eleanor Rush-ford was elected chairman of the Junior Committee of Mary Marshall chapter. D. A. R.

during a meeting held Monday evening in Hasbrouck House, the home of Mrs. George Moran. who. assisted by Mrs. Raymond W.

Goodrow. was hostess. Mrs. Lachlan Currie was made vice chairman: Mrs. Bert Stevens, secretary and Mrs.

Richard Berge. treasurer. Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Goodrow were Invited to be advisors.

A supper preceded the business meeting, with 15 attending. The next meeting will be December 2 with Miss Eleanor Rushford hostess. Plans were made for a Chrlstman party December 9 in the home of Mrs. Goodrow, preceded by a cooperative dinner. ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED BY FORMER RESIDENTS COLDWATER A former Branch county couple, Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Youse. parents of Mrs. Lela Stander of Coldwater were today observing their 50th wedding anniversary by holding open house to their friends in their home in Angola. where they have resided since leaving a farm near Coldwater 20 years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Youse were married in Bryan, In 1891. The latter is a granddaughter of the first white woman to cook a meal in Williams countv, Ind. She is active in the Garden club.

W. C. T. U. and Eastern Star organizations in Angola, and while living in this county was a member of First Methodist church here.

The couple have six children. Mrs. Stauder, Arthur Youse of Detroit, Mrs. Esther Opdyke of Bryan. Mrs.

Dorothy Wagner of Glrard. Bert Youse of Niles. and Oscar Youse of Bryan. and nine grandchildren. PLAY SCHEDULED HICKORY CORNERS The senior class of the W.

K. Kcliosg Auri-cultural school will present "Dictator Dad." a three-act comedy, i.l the school Friday night. Directed by Miss Olive KeLsey. the cast includes Bill McDonald. Bonnie Kent.

Elsie Reed. Isabel Butler. Bruce Bromley. Barbara MacArthur. Robert Jickling.

Lee Woodruff. Robert Ehrensperger. Leona VanPelt, Mary Una Ellis and Emest Neyton. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Includes about 2.500 men. I Ill I SIT-.

li-W fit La i i Ice CLERK PURCHASES OLD ALBION GROCERY STORE ALBION A grocery business established 44 years ago by the late Henry R- Wochholz and since his death July 29. 1938. operated by his son, Harold F. Wochholz, has passed from the Wochholz family. Effective Monday was a transaction in which the business was acquired by Robert Glasheen, a clerk in the store, 103 South Superior, for five years.

Henry Wochholz started the business in 1897 and soon was joined by Fred W. Gress. They conducted a joint grocery and fuel business, with Mr. Wochholz handling the grocery division and Mr. Gress the fuel business.

Harold Wochholz became connected with the firm 32 years ago and for years devoted his attention almost entirely to the grocery store. His father remained active In the business until a short time before his death. Shortly thereafter. Mr. Gress disposed of his interest to his deceased partner's son.

Although he is leaving the grocery' store. Harold Wochholz maintains his ownership of the fuel business and will have offices in the grocery store, which will be operated for a time, at least, under the Wochholz name. Nashville The Clover Leaf class will meet Friday night with Mrs. Ward Smith. Night classes for adults In agriculture and home making will begin Fridav in the school house.

The W. M. S. of the Evangelical church will hold a silver tea Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the church parlors. Music, movies and refreshments are planned.

Mrs. Max Miller will be hostess to the Past Chief's club Thursday at 8 p. m. The first annual meeting of the community church. Maple Grove, will be held at 8 p.

m. December 1. Burlington Mr. and Mrs. John Lee are observing their 67th wedding anniversary today in the home of their daughter.

Mrs. Dorr Wood. Mr. Lee is 93 and Mrs. Lee 92.

Both are in good health and live in their own home. Two years ago, on their 65th anniversary, they received a letter of congratulation from President Roosevelt. The Ladies Aid of the community church will meet Thursday for a noon dinner. The following officers have been elected by Rebecca chapter. O.

E. Mrs. Bina Hackett. worthy matron; Mrs: Augusta Smith, assistant; Harold Ray, worthy patron; Ed Smith, assistant: Mrs. Mable Williams, conductress: Mrs.

Eleanor Hill, assistant; Mrs. Maude Morley, secretary: Mrs. Chrystal Jones, treasurer and Mrs. Salina Miller, warder. Union City The Union Triangle club will hold its first meeting Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs.

George Mathews. Mrs. Edward Adolph and Mrs. Mathews will present a lesson on home furnishings. The associate matron of the Eastern Star Chapter.

Mrs. Edward Merchant entertained officers and substitutes Monday evening honoring former Matron Mrs. Mabel Cline. and the patron. Willard Hosmer.

The Chao-ter will hold its regular meeting Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pendill and a daughter. Helen, left Monday for Sen Francisco, from where they will sail for their home in the Hawaiian Islands.

Ray R. Roberts went to Ann Arbor. Doctors decided a bone fusion of the spine was required, and Mr. Robert will undergo the operation Wednesday. The recent rains and storms put a full head of water behind the dam at Stancer Mill, south of town and one night last week pushed out the middle section of the dam.

No damage was done to the bridge, and the dam was repaired at once. BIDS INVITED HASTINGS Bids of contractors who wish to furnish conservation materials for the AAA participants in the various sections of the county in 1942 be accepted until 10 a. m. Friday. The bids are for the delivery and spread of marl and limestone.

CRASH VICTIM IMPROVES LEONIDAS Scott Culp. who was injured in an automobile collision while on his way to work in Sturgis Saturday morning, is reported to be improving satisfactorily. He suffered a dislocated hip. three broken ribs and cuts and bruises. He is in Sturgis hospital.

And This the Loss Yo opnl my eyri to the sllvtr atara. And bale me drench my thirst In wine: Trm teurht me how the wtM fly-In a tntKlc-feathered arrow line. Too opened my ear to the plpea of Pan. And iil In the mhl 1 ran hear them plav Tou taucht me to ftll with hvellneca The. glancing Inatanta of each brief day.

Tou opened my heart to the of th sea. And taicht ma to walk when aca lulls cry Tou sh-iwed me a IHr In a pool And taught ma that heaven la very high. Tou rave me theee and said goodhve. And I have cherished them faithfully: Put. oh.

my loe. what have you done? Tou took mr fallh atiav from me Don.thv Roteourt. in Kansas City Poetry af igaalne. CULL LAKE PROPRIETOR. 62.

DIES IN HIS HOME AUGUSTA Edward C. Conron, 62. Ross township supervisor for the last year and a half and proprietor of a store at Gull lake for the last 20 years, died shortly before 8 p. m. Monday in his Gull lake home after suffering a severe heart attack.

Mr. Conron, who was born in Lockport. N. on Sept. 2.

1879. is survived by his wife. Esther. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m.

Wednesday from the Augusta church with the Rev. Albert Elliott of Crmstantine in charge. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery, Kalamazoo. Bellevue Walter Gardner. Robert Barnes, Allen McCotter and Clarence Martens.

Bellevue selectees, will leae Thursday for Induction at Fort Custer. Sergt. Franklyn Smith left Sunday for Fort Leonard Wood. Mo. after spending a 15-day furlough with his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Smith.

Pvt. James Babcock, son of Mrs. Theata Babcock. and a member of the army air corps, has been transferred from Barracks. to Lowry Field, Den ver CoU where he will attend the machine gunner's training school for 14 weeks.

Bruce Crawford son of Mrs. Mina Crawford, who has spent the last five months in the Great Lakes training station, has been transferred to the Aviation ordnance school in Seattle, Wash. MIOC KI.D DOG FRANKLIN. Neb. iPt Dan Townsend dog was watching a corn binder in action when he got a little too close.

A moment later he emerged from the other end of the bmder. uninjured but neatly wrapped in corn stalks. Hand l-wyf-j St. k- j- Field, a Cal.fornian, at Sun Valley. fc' Death Says 'Finis' To the New Plans Of Detroit Couple BURLINGTON The beginning and the end of a new chapter in their lives came close together for the last owners of the Brott home here.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dessendorf of Detroit had looked forward to moving from the busy city to Burlington. Last June they bought the Brott house and moved their furniture. Ttiey lived in their new home a week.

Then a business trip took the couple to New York, where Mr. Dessendorf died unexpectedly. The shock of his death was a severe blow to Mrs. Dessendorf. She became ill and was confined to her bed.

Last week she died. Her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Garcean. plan to move into the Dessendorf home in the spring.

Colon Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clipfell will entertain the A. H. club Thursday evening.

The Townsend club will meet in the I. O. O. F. hall Thursday evening.

The Rev. George Laugh-ton of Vlcksburg will be the speaker, and music will be furnished bv the Vicksburg Hill Billy Washboard band. W. S. C.

S. will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Judd.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Flowers spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Stanard of Three Rivers. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Decker are taking a two weeks southern trip. Mr.

and Mrs. Eddie Loudenslager are taking care of the farm during their absence. Howard Melson returned yesterday from a two day Chicago trip. Percy Abbott. Howard Melson, Recll Bordner.

John McKinden all of the Abbott Magic Co. are attending the Magician's Guild in Fort Wavne. Ind. SOUTHERN MICHIGAN DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mrs. James M.

Emens ALBION Funeral services for Mrs. Lilla A. Emens. 86, widow of James M. Emens.

who died Sunday night in Sheldon Memorial hospital, where she had been confined since she fell October 30 In her home, 1102 South Eaton, will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday from the Marsh funeral home with the Rev. Theodore E. Bubeck.

pastor of the First Baptist church, in charge. Burial will be In Riverside cemetery-Mrs. Emens was born August 24. 1855. in Rochester.

N. daughter of George and Climena Mooney. Mr. Emens died In 1911 In Rochester and Mrs. Emens lived in Albion since 1926.

Genrge A. Howell HOMER Private funeral services for George A. Howell. 69. who died in his home Monday after a several month's Illness, will be held from the home in Clarendon township at 10 a.

m. Wednesday with the Rev. George Cameron In charge. Burial will be in Falrview cemetery. Mr.

Howell was born July 27. 1874 in Ohio. He was a Homer resident for several years, but has lived west of Homer for the last two years. Besides his wife. Carrie, he is survived by four daughters.

Mrs. Florence Robertson of Detroit. Mrs. John Crum of Saskatchewan. Canada.

Mrs. Arthur Murphy of South Bend. Mrs. William Crossgrove of Culver; three sons. Paul of Detroit.

Albert of Romeo and Robert of Columbus. O. Mrs. Rosetta Dunkelberrer HASTINGS Funeral services for Mrs. Rosetta Dunkelberger, 62.

who; died Sunday morning in her Maple I Grove township home, will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday from the South Evangelical church in Maple Grove township with the Rev. Rhodes of Scottsvilie in charge. Burial will be in Union cemetery.

Thomas V. Hayes MARSHALL Funeral services for Thomas W. Hayes. 74. of Crawfords-ville, Ind, former Marshall resident, who died Sunday in his home, will be held at 2:30 p.

m. Wednesday from the Kelser and More funeral home. Burial will be in Oakride ee.neterv. Mr. Haves was born in I ie67 in Marshall, son of the Mr.

are the widow; two sisters. Miss Anna Belle Hayes and Miss Louise Hayes of Marshall, and a brother I Louis J. Hayes of Chicago. i Skating Season at aAv 3 9 4 i-. 1 tjIiiix Usr'-'nirwsww-' When pretty girls start leaping thrnuch the air.

as does Margaret you can bet that the ice skating eaon is at hand..