Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 19

DECEMBER 19, 1956 Wrapping Wood RiverLegioiiAuxiliary Hears Martin Hartmatm WOOD RIVER Martin riart- mann spoke.at the Monday-evening meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit, 204, at the Legion Mall, demonstrating the art of gift wrapping unusual and creating attractive packages for the holidays. He illustrated the technique of tieing fancy bows, of transforming an ordinary gift box to look like the gift itself, and demonstrated the use of many unusual articles, including colored pipe cleaners to decorate gift packages. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Howard Mathus, president, and Mrs. Stella Payne was re-appointed Institutional representative to serve as a contact chairman lor the Girl Scqut troops of the area.

The Auxiliary Unit sponsors the Roxana Scout troop led by Mrs. .1. Campo, and furnishes flags for other troops of the area. Mrs. Fred Penning reported the Past President Parley Christmas dinner served at the Legion Hall Saturday evening was attended by 20 members and their husbands.

Gifts were contributed by group for the Unit. Christmas baskets during the social hour she said. Mrs. Penning was assisted by Mrs. Loyal Palmer and Mrs.

Cecil Dahncke as the arrangement committee. In the absence of Mrs, Pat Lee, Junior activities chairman, Mrs. William Peek, reported the Juniors are making stationary folders to be presented to the hospitalized veterans at the Alton State Hos- ALTON. EVENING TELEGRAPH pital. A party was planned for the Junior Auxiliary to be an event of Dec.

22 at the Hall from 2 until 4 p.m. Mrs. Emihett Jones was named party chairman. It was announced the East Alton Susie Square dancers will entertain al the Saturday evening dancing party at the Legion Hall, which is sponsored as a weekly event by the Post. A covered dish dinner was served prior to the meeting, with table decorations in the Christmas theme.

Miniature Christmas trees, figurines of angels and Santa and red candles held in Christmas decorated holders complemented the centerpiece of a golden colored Christmas tree held in a large bowl of Christmas ornaments. Mrs. Mary Collins led the group in carol singing during the social hour. Hostesses of the evening were Mrs. Arthur Northway, Mrs.

Sophie Horat, Mrs. Arthur Meiners and Mrs. Peek. North Carolina entered the Union on Nov. 21, 1789.

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m. was selected as the time for the event which will be held at Memorial Club with Santa Claus scheduled to arrive at 8 p. m. to distribute gifts and treats to the youngsters. A program of games and caroling has been planned for entertainment.

Serving on the committee are Olto Kassak, Commander, Robert Belliveau Vice Commander, Carl Benefiel and Lawrence Gallagher of the Post; ty for Pout and Auxiliary members will be held at Collinsville Thursday evening with a potJuck supper to be served at p. m. Jackets were presented to each member of the Post trophy winning team of the past season. Applications for membership were approved as follows: new candidates: James McFarland, Claude Hignight, and Herbert Gallag- PAGE NINEfl'llIW Alton Man Hurt tn Auto Crash At East Alton EAST ALTON A 43-year-old man suffered a minor Injury in a two-car collision at Main street and Broadway late Tuesday afternoon. Sam L.

Compagno, 3525 Gillham Alton, was released after emergency treatment at Wood River Township Hospital for an injury to his left knee cap. Compagno WHS travelling east on Main and preparing to make Sharon Walsh, Jane Dvorchak, Paula Dvorchak. Entertain WOOD RIVER The Wood River Council of Church Women entertained 56 women patients of the Alton State Hospital at a party held Friday afternoon. The hostess committee of 14 women represented Wood River and Rosewood Heights churches with the Wood River Methodist church as host group. A musical program was ed after which refreshmnets were served and each guest was presented gifts from the Council churches.

Enrollment ttiftti SACRAMENTO, moments at 11 colleges hit a' record total of 66,549 students hi the fall itemes- ter of The total 44,202 hill time 19,640 limited students attd slon students. her and Michael Mygat fer: William Fenton; CJ transfers: Lozell Snyclrs, Gifford i Griffon and Henry Hammond. Four candidates were intitated into membership namely: Clarence Reamer, Woodrow Dorman. Herbert McVey and William Fenton. trans- driven by John Wa hoover.

20, 7 Ferh Lane as Warhoover was west on Main. Damage was recorded to the Mrs. Kenneth Secrest, president; James Trilor of Hilsboro, Jun- Mrs. Hulda Hill and Mrs. Villa ior Vice Commander of the 12th Fraley of the Auxiliary, District, was guest speaker on Kassak announced the County the topic "Membership of the Council Christmas par-jDistrict." At Christmas Party Service Pins Presented To 27 Twp.

Hospital Employes WOOD RIVER Twenty- seven employes of the Wood River Township Hospital received five year service pins at a tea held in the hospital cafeteria Tuesday afternoon as part of their annual Christmas party. Those receiving pins were: Melow, Mary i flieiow, iviary runners, WW 1 A V. It ,11 I I FROM FRIGIDAIRE Jt's plumb-line straight and T- Square Sheer NEW SHEER LOOK hear of a ttylt thaw for home appEances? Wen, hew'g your ehanct to one-in our showing of '57 Frigidaire Electric Ranges and "thinkingest" ranges and the "hcmditet" tver devised. AH new, inside and out-all with the amazing Sheer Look that makes every corner count, gives that buflt-fai look. A complete Hne to fit family and budget, choice of many colors.

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Nona Eades, Martha Bister, Johnson, Flossie Nevius, Lela Jenkins, Clara Grammer, Mary Wood, Beulah DaVault, Catherine Berkemeier, Lucille Duncan, Olga Reithman, Opan Rexford, Dorothy Woodbury, Gladys Snow, Joanne Dickerson, Thelma Heflin, Ruth Hensley, and Fern McCord. Mrs. Mike Kenney, Mrs. C. M.

Brown, Mrs. Vernon Walker, Mrs. F. R. Alsberg, Mrs.

William Stevens and Mrs. David Diveley poured at the tea. Table decoration "included a small Santa Claus which was mounted on a revolving music box platter. Each employe was presented with a basket of fruit purchased from a fund built up during tbe year from profits of the vending machines in the hospital building. Mrs.

Merle Dickerson, superintendent of nursing, received a gift from the employes along with the administrator, Class Party WOOD RIVER The annual Christmas party of the Philathea Class of the First Methodist Church will be held Friday at 7:30 p. in the church social rooms. The program will feature a 50 cent gift exchange. In charge of entertainment are Miss Martha Walker, Mrs. Gavin Crandall, Mrs.

Ed Bean, Mrs. Sylvester Bermes, s. Ed Husted and Mrs. Sophia Webb. Party hostesses are Mrs.

Merle Manley, Mrs. Mary Hutchinson, Mrs. Al Uzzell and Mrs. Stanford Lindquist. Student Suspended WOOD RIVER-Frank Zagar, 17, of Hartford, student at Wood River High School was fined at Wood River Monday for assaulting Ray Scott, another student in the hall way, was suspended by school authorities for two weeks.

A Telegraph story Tuesday said Zagar had been expelled from school. of I to Meet WOOD RIVER A Christma party be the feature the Thursday evening meeting of the Daughters of Isabella, Bishop 0'- Conner Circle 831, to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, in Wood River c.t 7:30 p. m. The program will be highlighted with a 50 cent gift exchange. A candy sale will be held at the close of the meeting.

Mrs. Raymond Elmore is chairman of the program committee and. Mrs. Donald Claussen heads the; hostess committee. of A Council Entertained At Christmas Party EAST ALTON Mayflower Council No.

5, Daughters of America, held their annual 11 Christmas party Tuesday eve- i ning at the junior hall in East Alton with 21 members in at- tendance. Opening devotions were led by Mrs. Earl Jones. -j The holiday motif was used in table decoration for the turkey dinner which opened the evening's festivities. Mrs.

Earl Lawrence and Mrs. Fred Williams were in charge of decorations. Games, directed by Mrs. Leonard Pool, were the diversion of the evening with prizes awarded to Miss Pauline Unterbrink, Mrs. Martin Ward, Mrs.

Earl Lawrence, Mrs. Leo Wools, Mrs. Clarence Quillen, Mrs. J. V.

Dawson, Mrs. James Ringering, Mrs. George Ringering, Mrs. Ethel Johnson and Mrs Williams. Mrs.

George lingering, president, announced the next meeting of the group will be Jan. 15. right front, fender of the War-j hoover automobile and the right front, end and right side of the Compagno car. Scouts iCntertalned WOOD RIVER Members of Intermediate Girl Scout troop 162 wcrr entertained at a Christma party Monday evening at the home of their co-leader, Mrs. Paul Magurany, Mrs.

Nick Skundrich, leader, was assiting hostess. Games and caroling were the diversion of the evening and prizes were awarded. An exchange of gifts was a highlight of the party. Marilyn Magurany was elected president, Mary Pellegrino, treasurer" and Melanie Pisarek, secretary of the troop, during the brief business meeting. Other girls attending the party were Diane DiPaolo, Rose Militello, Mary Beth Skundrich, Ruth Ruyle, Caroline Workman, A CHRISTMAS GIFT WHICH KEEPS ON GIVING AND IS A CONTINUING EXPRESSION OF ITS GIVER'S THOUGHTFULNESS A Christmas gift of Monthly Installment Shares, will form the careful beginning on which those "special" people in your liie can build their financial future.

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