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PAGE ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH 5 Clubs 5 Parties Weddings Teas Mlwi Paris Miss Vireinla Paris of East Fifth street, entertained Thursday Evening Club this week at her home, and several hours were devoted the playing of bridge. Miss Rose Wet-stein, Florence Bucide and Kathryn Bonier were awarded rlub The evening was brought to a with the serving ot refreshments. Miss CJenevlcve Knift invited the. club to be her gufSl In two weeks. Chapprll Infant Christened.

Muriel Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chappell, wa." baptized Sunday at St. Mary's Church, with the Re.v. J.

P. Digging officiating. The Infant WR.S born on Armistice Day. Mrs. Chappell was formerly Miss Margaret Klasner.

Mrs. Stacker Luncheon Hosttsj. Mrs. Fred Stocker of East Sixth street entertained with a luncheon Thursday, and covers were arranged for eight guests. Following luncheon served at 12 o'clock, the women played bunco.

Prizes were given to Mrs. Bauman. Mrs. Carl Stlerley, Mrs. Anna Keller and Miss Mayme Doyle.

A Birthday Club Entertained. The Mlddletown Birthday Club met with Mrs. Emmetl. Hennessey on Wallace street Thursday, and at noon had a pot luck luncheon. Bunco entertained the guests during the afternoon, and club prizes were awarded to Mrs.

Charles Koward, Mrs, T. L. Davis, Mrs. David Spurgeon and Mrs. Ida Pierce.

Mrs. Nelson Dletschy was given a guest gift. MM. E. Henderson of Suirtmlt street will have the club with her In two weeks, Luncheon for Claw.

The Mlzpah Class ot the Main Street Methodist Church was entertained Thursday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Parker, 1725 Main street. A pot luck luncheon was served, and afterwards the women had a business session. The luncheon table was decorated with roses and chrysanthemums, Pinochle Club Meeting. Mrs.

Joseph Wlckenhauser of, Aberdeen avenue entertained on Thursday night, having as guests members ot her club. Pinochle was the evening's entertainment, and Mrs. Fred Portachneldcr, Mrs. Wlckenhauser. Mrs.

Hewitt Wlnkler and Mrs. Harry Brown were glvpn prizes. Mrs. Wlckenhauser served refreshments during the.latter part of the evening. Mrs.

Walter Craig will entertain the club at her home, State street and Hawley avenue, In two weeks, Frank Bummer Honored. A party was given this week In honor of Prank Bummer, at the BummeF-Jjome. The gathering was arranged in observance of Mr. Bummer's 66th birthday, and guests In attendance were Mr. arid Mrs, Ray Kellen, Mrs.

John Qeorgevltz, Mrs. Mary federle, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.

Nolan- and children, Anna and Jack Rieger. Refreshments were served by women In party who arranged celebration. Mr. Bummer was showered with birthday gilts. Party for Miss Richardson.

Mrs. William B. Conley gave a delightful party Thursday night at the tea room of Mrs. Dorothea Mc- Ciirdy on Beacon street, entertaining in honor of Miss Edna Richardson of Granite who Is employed tn Alton. The evening was spen in playing bridge, with three tables being occupied.

Following tlv awarding of a guest gift to Miss Richardson and bridge prizes to Miss Mary Ellen Colllngs, Mis Mildred Ban- and Mrs. Gregory McOllntock, a dainty course reoas was enjoyed. Jolly 8 Bunco Club. Mrs. A.

E. Johnson entertained the Jolly Bunco Club Thursda afternoon at her home. Bunco wa played for sevcra.l hours and prize Sjven to Mrs. Wolf. Mrs.

Jame Glrard, Mrs. T. Condry and Mrs Thomas. The next meeting of the club will tos held at the Thomas home on Bast Seventh street. Mrs, Davis SurprlMd Mrs.

Floyd W. Davis of Godfrey was pleasantly surprised Thursday afternoon by members of her club. The guests played bridge, and the nfternoon was brought to a. close with the of refreshments. Mrs.

Davis. Mrs. Grace PatMson and Mrs. Mayme Clifford were awarded prizes. Party for Miss Ketch urn ae.orge.

Ketchum ot Alton gave a birthday dinner last night In honor of her daughter, Miss Ann Ketchum. Covers were arranged for eight guests, ahd the Thanksgiving motif was used In the table decorations and favors. Bunco was played following dinner, and prizes awarded to Mlas Rose Bcrttcr, Frank Ketchum and Diaries Sycrs, who excelled. Miss Ketchum was the happy re- of many birthday A "The PrixclllM" In Meeting The Prlsclllas of the Congrega- lonal Church met with Mrs. Evrett Buck of Elm street Tuesday night, for their monthly meeting.

The young women packed a- nns box to be sent to a missionary and also brought much canned goods to be given to needy families Thanksgiving. They also planned a Christmas party for Dec. 15. After the business session Mrs. Buck scr refreshments to her guests.

Monllccllo Bridge-Tea- A pretty social event of the week was the bride-tea given Thursday by members of the Montlcello Alumnae Association of Alton, of which Mrs. Ralph L. Jackson is president. The guests played bridge the homes of Mr, and Mrs. H.

H. iewlU and Mr. and Mrs, Lewis M. Carr on Henry street, and at 4:30 o'clock gathered at the Hewitt home or tea. The homes were decorated n.lovely flowers.

Mrs. John Duncan and Mrs. J. E. Whitney poured, and the young matrons serving were Mrs.

J. A. Ryrle, Mrs. Spencer T. Olln, Mrs.

A. W. Duncan, Mrs. 'Jack Duncan, Mrs. William Munger and Mrs.

James Duncan. BUllkln Club Entertained Mrs. Frank D. Williamson had as last evening members of the Benefit Card Party. party Ior the benefit of the St.

Vincent de Paul Society of the Old Cathedral will be Riven night of next week at the Old Cathedral Hall. The benefit is being sponsored by the Old Cathedral Sewing Society. Dinner at Old Cathedral. More than 100 young men and a dlnner Old Vlr8in Hall the Unmarried Men's Branch of the Club. After prizes were awarded to Joseph Kennedy, tfrs.

Williamson and Mrs. Thomas Keeney, refreshments were served. Mrs. P. Llndley will hOBt- to the club on the first Monday December.

Dinner for Manless Club Mrs. Emma Meyer of East Fifth street entertained members of the vlanlcss Club Thursday at her home, and at 5:30 o'clock served dinner. Covers were arranged for and Thanksgiving coj- ors we're used In 'the table decorations, Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. William Feldwlseh, MrsY; Groan and Mrs.

A. Wtonr were awarded prizes. Mrs. Mohr wttl entertain the club at her home on Central avenue In two weeks. Hottest To Sylvia.

Club Mrs. Charles Sotler was hostess on Thursday to members of the Sylvia Club, and at 12:30 o'clock luncheon, following luncheon the women sewed. Mrs. Anton Kremer of West Bluff street Invited Ihe club to meet with her In two weeks. To Lecture on "Hamlet" Dr.

Robert Hall Atchison wll lecture on "Hamlet" Monday eve nlng. Nov. 23, at 8 o'clock In Cabanne Library, Cabanne avenue and Union, St. Louis. The publli to welcome.

Agnes Ruth Hofflnge (Mrs. Atchison), the president the Tercentenary Shakespeare So clety, will preside and lead th Open Forum which will follow Dr Atchlson's lecture. Mrs. Atchison on "Browning" On Friday evening, Nov. 20 Agnes Ruth Hoffinger (Mrs.

R. Atchison) will lecture on "Brown ing The Poet For the Busuieg Person." in her studio in St Louis. Bunco Party at Belltrew A bunco party will be given a St. Michael's hall at BelHreesBun day night, Nov. 22.

Laf-a-Lota Reorganise Twenty-one members of the Laf a-Lot Club, which has not beer functioning for nearly eight years met last night in the club rooms a the- Y. W. C. A. for the purpose .0 reorganising.

At the business meet Ing- the following were elected to office: President, Mrs. Bess! vice-president, Mrs. Alice arranged by the The dinner was Rev. William B. spiritual director, assisted cers of both organizations the evening was rchestr of St.

Ber. Dramatic Club of wood River. The Rev. Robert director Of the club, the musicians to Alton the Napp; Kitzmiller; Mrs. Delia secretary treasurer Brown.

Mrs. Erma Mnnsholt Is chairman of the "pro" gram committee with Mrs. Esthe Meeden, Mrs. Vera Helde, Mrs Adelaide Kitzmiller and Mi.w Bryce TTIbble as her assistants. The club will meet every other Thursday evening for business and social time.

In addition to the business, bunco was enjoyed. MM. Hntchlmon Mrs. Walter Hutchlnson of West. 'mirth street gave a luncheon at home on Thursday, entert.aln- ng members of the E.

H. Clover Leaf Club. After luncheon games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. H.

O. Miller, who excelled. Mrs. Oeorge Volz will entertain the club at her home on Liberty Dec. 10, Course Dinner on "Trip" A four course dinner will be en- oyed Sunday evening, Nov.

22, by members of the Temple Israel Auxiliary and other fronds when they participate in a "Trip Around the At each place to be Visited the guests will have one course of the dinner. Following the dinner the guests will assemble at the Mineral Springs Hotel and dance, M'. C. U. Banquet 8t, Elizabeth's Branch of the Western Catholic Union celebrated St.

Elizabeth's Namcsday Thursday night with a banquet served In St. Mary's Hall. Eighty guests attended, Including Mrs, George Oeiger of Jollet, former president of the Jranch. Mrs. Edmund Schulz was oastralstress for the evening, and called upon the Rev.

J. J. Brunc, the Rev. J. P.

Dlgglns and Miss Mayme Hellrung who gave short alks, During the evening the Union presented Miss Hellrung, retiring iresldent, with a gift. Miss Dom- nlca schulz was given an attendance prize. The taole was attractively deco- ated In the fall colors and flowers, and at each place was found a pretty favor. An entertaining skit was presented under the direction of Miss Marjorie Rummenie, by Mrs. Andrew Wuellner, Miss Louise Acker, Mrs.

Edward Weaver, Miss Frieda Wolf, Miss Mayme Jun, Miss Gertude Wuellner, Miss Lillian Glas, Miss Dominica Schulz and Miss Lcla Buddc. Music for the skit was urnlshed by Nettle Wardeln. Mrs. Gelger was accompanied to Alton by her daughter, Maxlne, and vlrs. Clara- Nusbaum and daughter, Miss Lois, of Jollet, who also at- ended the party.

Mrs. Clifford Hostess Mrs. Mayme Clifford entertained members of her club at the McCurdy Tea Room on Wednesday. Successful Stiver Tea A silver tea was given by Mrs. J.

W. Buckingham at her home on Svergreen avenue Thursday for the benefit of Circle No. 8 ot the Service League of St. Paul's church. During the afternoon Mrs.

Gilbert Boyd, chairman of the Circle, entertained with readings. The lirst halt ol the program was made up of English and the second half of Irish readings. The Buckingham home was prettily decorated, white, yellow and pink chrysanthemums being used with pleasing effect. was served by the members Harry sober, Mrs. Blanche Patter- ron, Mrs.

John Beau ten and Mrs. E. E. Strickland were given prizes. Mrs, R.

J. Williams 6f Walnut street will entertain the club at her home in two weeks. La Marsh Entertains Mrs. C. A.

La Marsh of Alby street gnve a party on Thursday, entertaining members of her club. Jolly Club tn Meeting MI.IS Mayme Roberteon of Powhatan street entertained the Jolly 8 Club Thursday evening at her home, with the guests playing bun- co. After prizes were awarded to Miss Mildred Kles. Miss Helen can- navnn and Mrs. William Dwyer, refreshments were served.

The next meeting of the club will Irc held with Miss Irene Phillips on Shelley street, Personal of the circle, Mrs. Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. L. Buckingham, Harris, Miss J.

Hind and Mrs. H. A. Syles. Entertained Bridge Club Mrs J.

Fred Berry of Park Drive had as guests Thursday night the Beta Kappa Gammas. Bridge lur- nlshed the entertainment for the evening, and at 11 o'clock a course repast was served. Mrs. Leo Goeken, Mrs. Edward Ruckman and Mrs.

Gene Evans excelled and were awarded -prizes. Miss Marion Gent of State street Invited the club to meet with her in two weeks. Hostess to Contract Club Miss Martha Lee Joestlng enter' tained the Thursday Afternoon Contract Bridge Club this week at her home. Club prizes were received by Miss Joestlng and Mrs. Gordon Smith.

Miss Joestlng, who entertained at her home on Liberty street, served.a course repast towards the close of the afternoon. Miss Catherine, Mahony will en tertaln the club at her home on West Bluff street in two weeks. Party at Parish House Circle No. of the Service Leagu of 8t. Paul's Church will give i Edward Walker of 3018 Alby street entered the Veterans Hospital at efterson Barracks Thursday for reatment previous to an operation or relief of appendicitis.

Mrs. Joseph Uhle of 826 Douglas -reel is able to be up After a se- lous illness. The family of Joseph. J. Springman, residing on Douglas street, has een released from quarantine, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Newton of Jttle Rock, are guests of Mr. Newton's mother, Mrs. Mary Newton, and his brother, John Newton.

Newton Wade has been ill for sev- ral days at his home on Douglas treet. O. F. Wuerkcr, retired government engineer, visiting with elatlves In Alton last Saturday. Mrs.

William A. Merkel and aughter. Pearl, of Chicago arc uests of Mrs. John McKee of the Uton-Jerseyvllle road. Miss Jennie Husklnson Is In a erlous condition at St.

Anthony's nflrmary, where she has made her ome for several years. Miss Hus- inson is a sister of George Hus- Inson, who died early this month. Mrs. O. H.

Gnerich of Henry treet underwent an operation at 3t Luke's Hospital In St. Louis Thursday. Mrs. George Boedeclcer of East Vlton is a patient at the Lltchfield lospltal, where she underwent an peratlon. Mrs.

Roy Wade and Miss Helen Vade have returned to Florence, 111., after sepndlng several days ith Mr. and Mrs. Clifford of 1811 irvay street. Frank Brice of Fenton, pent Thursday with his mother, rtrs. James Brice, of this city.

Irving W. Kelser, Mrs. W. D. Miller and Mrs.

Thomas Morfoot will leave Tuesday on an extended Jip to California. They will spend Thanksgiving in Atlanta, with William Miller, son of Mrs. Miller, a student at the Georgia Tech. indian Princess at First Baptist Sunday fatsvous Cmeasaw princess, who has thrilled audiences in scores of cities throughout j'Uhe United States, will be speaker soloist at the First Baptist Church lext'Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Princess Ataloa is a graduate of Redbanks Colege and has her M.

A. degree from Columbia. She is a in Bacone College in Muskogee, the only accredited college for Indians in the United benefit card party tonight Paul's parish house. St Club With Mrs. White Mrs.

Carl White of East Sixth street entertained with a luncheon bridge party Tuesday at he home, when she was. hostess to members of her club. The playin of bridge followed the serving of i delicious corn-so luncheon, and Mrs BE SURE TO SEETHE NEW SOFTIES A HAT WITH CHARM Lynn's Millinery E. Broadway Among those present were Msgr toe Rev. Kearns at.

Patrick's, the Rev. B. j. the and the Whalen. Junior Boatd ot the all rfrls and wo- The hika w.

c. A. at a not one is urgedto wear clotbu anc AUTO ACCESSORIES AND fUPPLIBS of for i'f La Salle Restaurant Re-Opens Tomorrow After a thorough remodeling and renovation the La Salle Restaurant will be open to the public tomorrow under new management. To better serve the public we will open 24 hours a day. The best of service and highest quality of food will be our aim.

Drop in row and see for yourself. La Salle Hotel and Restaurant CUS MEHILOS CEO. CRIST F. L. Bramlet Dies After Operation Shell Employe Fails to Rally States, she Secretary of is regarded by the Interior as the the outstanding interpreter of the life and, culture of the American Indian.

She supports 50 scholarships by her trips and an opportunity will be given Sunday to contribute to her scholarship fund. Church Events Next Thursday evening, at o'clock, the Rev. William KdWin Dsrrbw will preach at the- Street Chapel. Subject, "Why Qive Philadelphia Society Funeral Rites For Mrs. Swetcnliam SU Vl rRt Hcv.

Mrs, Jesse 1209 Edgewoon avenue, in Mrs oc ham's favorite hymn was funcm! was uttenden 'number of friends and re a- Francis A. Dohaldsen, socially "prominent Phlladelphlan, was shot and killed by Bdward H. B. Allen, 23, member of a prominent family, in a quarrel over, Donaldson's attentions to Rose E. W.

Allen deft), sister of the accused man. Frank L. Bramlet, 68, em- ploye of the Shell Petroleum died at 10:30 p. Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He had undergone an operation 'Tuesday and failed to rally. Mr. Brainlett had suffering from a malady of ong standing and recently when his condition became worse he decided to undergo surgical treatment. He -was a. member of Mt.

Washington order of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Missouri and his. aff ilia- Ions here were with Western Star. He had been a resident of Alton 57 Stolen From Cash Register The theft of $7 from the cash register at the Modern Welding early Thursday afternoon was reported to the police department at 4 p. m. It is believed that someone slipped into the office of the company when it was.

left unguarded lor a few 'minutes and made off with the money. Fred Beneze of 2705 Sanford avenue reported that his bicycle was stolen at Alton High School during the afternoon. The most unusual theit of the day, however, came to police attention at 8 p. when it was found that a light bulb had been taken from the traffic signal at Broadway and Ridge. streets.

No explanation of what had become Of was found by Investigating officers. 1015 and for a number of had made his home at 214 dnce years Front street. The body will be sent to Galena, his former home, for funeral services and burial. Pending word from a sister, Mrs. Martha Davis of Wichita, the body will be at the Keiser mortuary, 600 George street, and may be viewed here this evening and until sent to Galena.

Falling Into, Sea BERLIN. Helgoland is slowly falling into the sea. Despite enormous sums of-money-spent on construction work designed to prevent erosion, the sea still continues steadily to wash away the rocky is- and in the 'North Sea. Geologists believe nothing can be done to stop the island from eventually disappearing. Funeral Saturday For Warren Wright Funeral services for Warren Wright, who died Wednesday in Edwardsvllle, will be held at two j'clock Saturday afternoon from the Marks and Weber funeral borne of that city, with the Rev.

Fr. Eckard officiating. Burial will be tn the Woodlawn cemetery. Warren Wright is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. B.

J. Schaefer of Gary, and two LaSalle To Open Tile LaSalle coffee shop will be reopened Saturday under the management of Giis Mehilos and George Crist, it was announced today. The restaurant has been redecorated. India's Millions CALCUTTA. India's teeming millions 'continued to increase during the past ten recent census figures show.

The population of the country is now 350,353,000. During the past period, the Hindus in the country increased 10 per cent, and now number 238,330,000. Moslems increased 13 per cent, and number 77,743,000. The Sikhs, with a 33 per cent Increase, led all other factions. Colors, according to scientific affects persons as follows: Red and orange, stimulate; deep- yellow cheers; green has a glowing effect and white induces irritation.

NOTICE! On account of numerous requests from out-of-town customers who were unable to visit our store Thursday and Hartmann's ALTON DAYS will continue through SATURDAY With the exception of a few items depleted during the past two days, all the specials advertised will remain on sale through Saturday; Louis Hartmann 92 Years Leading Clothiers Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally CHICKENS FRYERS BAKERS HENS 25 BOT THEM AUVE WE DRESS THEM FREE! FANCY EGGS, FRESH See Us for Holiday Poultry Poultry Market Elm and Alby St. Phone 503-J Open Until 8 P. M. On Saturday. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 James A.

Young sung, oy Uves, and the floral offerings were were Jacob Meyers, mo Stcinhclmcr, Robert Schaller, Ned Bates, bolt and William Jarrctt. out-oi town persons at the funeral were Mr and Mrs. Jake Szdlon and son of Peoria Miss Dorothy ballon ol Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. William For- bcs of Ambcrt, and Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Swelenham of East, bi. jOUlS. EAGLE'S BUNCO AND PINOCHLE Live Geese. PARTY Ducks.

Chickens. Turkey for all around gilt. Every Monday through the holidays. Public invited. Eagles Home, East Broadway.

Price RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, Nov. 21st, at 9 a. 604 East Broadway (next to Ozier Beauty Shop). Fidelis Class First Presbyterian Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally Dies at Twin Falls James resident A. Young, 61, a former ol Godfrey and Alton, dlecT Wednesday at Twin Falls, according to word received by sister.

Mrs. W. of. Alton late Thursday. Dldlake out of town during the day and failed to receive the Information until her return.

Young was born in Godfrey In 1870 and lived both there and In Alton. He went west 26 years ago, and has lived there since. widow and a number of children, In addition to three brothers, Robert, and Charles, all of Vero Beach, and three sisters, Mrs. Dldlnke. Mrs.

Margaret Kelley Washington, and Mrs. A. 0. Wai of East St. Louis, survive.

Funeral jervlces and burial will be In Twin Falls. SHOOT Thanksgiving day, Turkeys, geese and ducks. Clyde Bassett, Fosterburg. Free, Special for Saturday Cheese Coffee Cake 15e Butter Top Coffee TOc MODEL BAKERY 7th and Spring. Phone 368-W Motor Lodge Roure 3 North Alton SPECIAL THANKSGIVING DINNER, Thursday, Nov.

26. DIXCEL GAS AND OILS, HY-VIS, MOBIL AND DEKOLUBE OILS, WASHING, GREASING, SIMONIZING. Change now to Winter Oil. Let us drain your radiator and refill with Alcohol, Glycerine or Freezone, GOODYEAR TIRE AND ROAD SERVICE Open 24 Hours a Day SHOE SALE WE MUST MOVE OUR STOCK OF LADIES' QUICKLY, DUE TO CONTRACTS! Factory Returns Damaged and Samples SATURDAY SPECIAL Goodyear Bubber Heels, A A Attached AAA to All sizes and WESTERN SHOE STORES 812 E. BROADWAY WE GIVE GIFT COUPONS tomorrow NEW DULL SHEER CREPE new dress fabric HARR SHEER Dresses new weave, tom a canton with the very is important.

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