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SATURDAY. NQVEMBfift 24.1934 ALIGN EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE THREE Judge Burton's Rites Monday at CarlinvilleChurch Courthouse to Be Closed; Bar Members Are Pallbearers Nov. 24. (Bpe- A retiring county judge and his successor will serve among the pallbearers who carry former Circuit Judge Frank W. Burton to his last resting place Monday after- are Judge A.

A. Isaacs and County Judge-elect E. D. George. nthers who will serve, all members nf the Macoupin County Bar Asso- Piitlon, are Jesse Peebles, James H.

Murphy, L. M. Harlaft, and T. K. The rites will be conducted at 2 Monday at the Presbyterian church by Dr.

William M. Hudson, nresldent of Blackburn College, for which Judge Burton had served as TUB body will remain at the family home until 1:30 p. m. Monday. The casket will not be opened at the church.

interment will be in the family lot In City cemetery. Services there will be conducted by Mount Nebo Lodge No. 7, A. F. A.

for which E. R. Turnbull will deliver the address. The county courthouse will remain closed all day Monday. Miss Bekman Honored A farewell party was given here Wednesday evening by CarlinviUe South Otter units of the Home Bureau for Miss Gertrude Bekman of Ames, who has been the home advisor for Macoupin county for the past four years and who will leave Nov.

30 for Kane county, where she has accepted a similar "position. Mrs. Charles Wiese was in charge of the program. A farewell address to Miss Bekman was made by the county chairman, Ruyle. Mrs.

Ethel Clark, chairman of the Carllnvllle unit, presented a gift from the unit to Miss Bekman and Mrs. Coffey, chairman of the South Otter unit, presented a remembrance from the unit to the home advisor. Miss Hart Entertains Miss Stella Hart entertained her club Thursday afternoon at a card party at her home on First North street. Pinochle was played and Mrs. Alfred Weatherford won first prize and Mrs.

J. B. Liston, second. Miss Hart assisted in serving lunch by her mother, Mrs. A.

Brown. Summerville C. E. Society Plans Play MEDORA, Nov. The Christian Endeavor Society of SommerHeld Presbyterian Church will present a play, "Safety First" In the church Tuesday Those taking part are Opal Dodd, Opal Tipps, Mary Nixon, Geneva Helnes, Mary Maska, Jeff Helnes, Maurice Wadsworth, Harold Nixon, Ralph Wallace and Harold Taylor.

Brotherhood Services. The Men's Brotherhood of the Medora Methodist Church will have charge of the devotional period Sunday evening at 7:30. Grade School Principal Cook will give music selections, and other members of the Brotherhood will take part. The H. Y.

Slaten will deliver a sermon centering on men's activities in the church. Medora Notes. Verda Ray spent Friday at her home, returning to the J. E. Walton home at Alton.

Dr. Walton and party are reported much improved after their automobile accident. Mrs. Robert Cunningham and son, Robert Lee, were visitors in Alton Friday with Mr. and Mrs.

Eph Patton. Mrs. A. T. Wilton, Mrs.

Hattie Minor and Mrs. Fred Patton were visitors in Wood River Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dwlght Patton. Mrs.

Patton has been ill but Is Improving, Livestock At East St. Lor EAST ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24 U. s.

Department Agriculture. Hogs 6500; 4500 direct; hog receipts light, trading very slow; few early sales 10-15 lower than Friday's average at 5.85 down; packers bidding 5.75 and below on butcher weights; few 140 IDS 4.40; no action on pig stuff; sows unchanged at 5.25-50; compared with week ago, market generally 25 lower, sows about steady. Cattle 200; calves 100; compared close of last week: steers mixed yearlings, heifers and rowstuff 25 higher; sausage bulls '5 lower, vealers 25 lower, stocker and feeder cattle steady; tops for week 025 ib yearling steers Ib steers 7.25; mixed yearlings helgers 6.35; cows 4.60; sausage bulls 2.90; vealers 6.25; packer steers 4.60; bulks for week: steers 5.00-8.75; mixed yearlings and heifers 4.25-5.60; cows 2.25-3,00; outers and low cutters 1.25-2.00; and feeder steers 2.85-3.85; clos- 800 sausa buUs 2.76;'vealers 10 compared with last i ambs finished steady to 26 other classes unchanged; 3 Ia 6.75; closing sales good 1 olce klncl8 lttr el 8 a8 8 iU ambs 6 6S down; throwouts 6 Iew ngs JUO-80; fat ewea Telegraph Want Ada Daily Soviet 'Brain Ttust' Celebrates 17 Yeats of Rule The "brain trust" which guides the destinies of Soviet Russia is shown in this unusual' picture, taken recently as the government leaders stood on the trlbun of the Lenin mausoleum in Moscow while K. E. Vorosh- llov, army commander, addressed troops and civilians in Red Square, on the 1 7th anniversary of the revolution.

Left to right are A. A. Andreyev, land transport commissar; Joseph Stalin, communist party 'secretary general, real ruler of Russia; Lazar Kaganovich, senator governor of Moscow; Voroshllov, war and marine commissar; V. Molotov, chairman unin cuncil of people's commissars; A. V.

Zhdanov, A. S. Yenukldze, and Michael Kalinin, one of the chairmen of the union central executive committee. Fill Brighton Hall For Senior Play BRIGHTON, Nov. Before an audience that filled the hall, the senior class of Brighton Community High school inaugurated the high school drama series Friday evening.

A farce comedy, "The Time of His Life," by O. Leona Dalrymple, was presented. He who had "the time of his life" in more ways than one was the leading character, Tom Carter, as portrayed by the class president, Bellmont Scheffel. Harvey Smith was a typical "grouch." Mrs. Wycombe was by Miss Marion Hauter.

Miss Roberta Tucker was the wife of Bob Grey and the hostess of the evening's dinner party which subjected her to a round of difficulties. Others who completed the cast were Bob Grey, the husband, Willard Oehm; Dorothy Landon, Bernice Gwilliam; James Landon, srff Elmer Well; Uncle Tom, Victor Huebener; Officer Hogan, Joseph Swan. Between acts Eliner.Well presented popular accordian and a skit was presented by Miss Roberta Tucker and Miss Marian Hauter. The play was directed by the senior class sponsor, Miss Mar- Jorie Benner. Brighton Notes.

Principal I. R. Nelson spent Wednesday and Thursday in Springfield. Chris Brands is very ill at his home at the edge of home. The home of J.

J. Kelsey and the home of Mrs. Nettie B. Fischer have received new coats of paint. Mrs.

Harold Winslade spent Thursday evening with relatives in Alton. The Presbyterian orchestra assisted by the church choir will give a sacred concert at the Elm Street Presbyterian Church at Alton. Miss Elma Robing will give a vocal solo and Norval Mitchell piano solo; Mrs. Leila Fritchie and Roland Ingham a piano duet. This will be held Sunday evening, Nov.

25. Mrs. Dora Nieman has returned to her home after spending a week with friends in Alton and with her daughter in St. Louis. Mrs.

Etta Hermes and granddaughter of Alton spent Thursday With relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Grabbe and Mr. and Mrs.

Gussie Grabbe and baby of Stuttgart, are visiting relatives here. Prank Hermes, spent Wednesday evening with relatives here. Mrs. Ruth Hermes is able to be at her home after spending some time at the home of her brother, following her return from the hospital. Dr.

T. A. Hall returned to his home after being a patient at St. John's hospital in St. Louis, where he underwent a major operation.

Diegel Beats Shute in Australia Golf Final MELBOURNE, Nov. 24, Diegel, Philadelphia pro, won the $5,000 centenary professional golf championship today at the expense of his fellow-countryman, Denny Shute, topping him-2 and 1 in the, 36-hole final. Diegel staged one of the most remarkable recoveries in any championship match in Australia after having been five down at the close of the morning round. Boker, Kitchell' Funerals at Brighton BRIGHTON, Nov. (Special.) funeral of George Boker was held at his home on Main street.

The Rev. Brashear conducted the services and interment was in the Brighton cemetery. Remains of Richard Kitchell, a former resident, was brought here for burial Wednesday. Kitchell was living at White Hair near his only daughter, Mrs. William Neutz- mann.

His funeral was held at the Methodist church and burial was in Brighton cemetery. Milk taken from a cow in the evening is better than that taken in the morning. EXPERT FACTORY SERVICE on Fountain Whither new Pen or It wlU you to Hi. Sanders Drug Store BROADWAY AND HAftKKl HELP US MOVEl We Are Closing Out Our Entire Stock At Once We are sacrificing Beautiful Monuments at Greatly Reduced Prices. Only a Few Days Left SEE THEM TODAY.

1418 Belle jit-Phone 1555- Personal Notes from Nearby Towns Thursday for Jacksonville, to spend the winter with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Truman Richards. Mrs. R.

S. Atteberry of Alton spent Thursday here with her mother, Mrs. Fred Wankel. Twenty six friends of Mr. and Mrs.

Pete Schmidt attended a potluck dinner Thursday at their home in celebration of Schmidt's birthday. One large table stretched the full length of the dining porch was lighted with tall candles and a huge birthday cake lighted with candles formed the centerpiece. Two smaller tables at the sides were also decorated with candles. After dinner six tables of bridge were occupied. Prizes were awarded to Mr.

and Mrs. W. L. Brown, J. R.

Goodfellow, and Mrs. S. Holloway. Miss Elfleda Foster of Grafton, spent Thursday with Mrs. John Thomas.

Mrs. G. F. Glotfelty and children of Grafton were guests Thursday oi the Rev. and Mrs.

O. R. Buess. Ed Burch returned Friday to her at Bethany after several days at the home of Mrs. Susan.

Streetmaker. Lester Goodman remains ill at his home here. Mae Dunsworth, Mrs. Meda Dowdall, Mrs. C.

K. Raffety, and Mrs. Fred Ashlock of the Carrollton Business and Professional Women's Club will go to Beardstown Sunday to attend a meeting of the 20th district of Business and Professional Women. Mrs. Harry Ashlock and Mrs.

Fred Ashlock entertained the Loyal Daughters of the Christian Church at Mrs. Fred Ashlock's home Wednesday evening. After the business session, games were played. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harvey Haddock, Mrs.

J. M. Sanford, Al Williams and the Rev. M. Rowlen.

Mrs. T. Linn entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening at her home. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Rawe are the parents of a daughter, their first child, born in Our Saviour's Hospital in Jacksonville. "The Bat" at St. Mary's Hall Sunday Evening A dress rehearsal for "The Bat," to be presented Sunday night at St. Mary's hall by the Parish Players of St. Mary's Church, was held Friday evening and was witnessed by the Notre Dame nuns in charge of St.

Mary's school. The lighting effects and special scenery make the play an outstanding production, and members of the cast have devoted many weeks of preparation to make "The Bat" one of the best plays given by the Players. Rockbridge Wins From Brighton ROCKBRIDGE, Nov. Rockbridge high school's cagers won a Little Eight conference game from Brighton Friday night, 24 to 15. Held on Contempt Charge in Jersey JERSEYVILLE, Nov.

24, (Special) Hyde was arrested Friday by deputy sheriff Floyd Darr on a capias issued out of the county court to show cause why he should not be attached for contempt. Last July, Hyde was arrested on the complaint of his wife for wife abandonment, and a hearing before county judge Fred He was ordered to pay a fee of $4 per week toward her support. Hyde, records show, made one payment, and has failed to make any others. Elected By Otterville Club Otterville Unit of the Jersey County Home Bureau has elected officers for the year as follows: Chairman, Mrs. George Noble; vice chairman, Mrs.

Horace Griffin; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Russell Campbell; major projects, Mrs. Georgre Busch and Mrs. Fred Blasa; minor projects, Mrs. Jay Noble; Mrs.

Howard Busch and Mrs. Leslie M. Dougherty; rr.smber of the executive board, Mrs. Edwin Calhoun. The unit has planned to have a Christmas party at the December meeting Dec.

13 at the home of Mrs. Jay Noble. Daughters of Veterans Elect The Daughters of Union Veterans Thursday afternoon nominated officers for the year. The election of the officials will be held at the December meeting. Mrs.

Cora Ford is president of the Jerseyville Tent. Thursday afternoon, two state officers made an official visit here. They were Mrs. Violet McConnell of Chicago, department president, and Miss Frances Rose, tent inspector. Jerseyville Notes Irene Connolly, R.

of Springfield is spending a week with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W.

Connolly. Mrs. William F. Shephard and daughters, Miss Helen Louise and Miss Mary Matilda, motored to St. Louis Friday to spend the day.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Froman of Danville are announcing the birth of a daughter, Sally Ann, born Nov. 6. Mrs.

Froman was formerly Miss Eula Johns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johns, who at one time were residents here.

Mrs. Frank H. Markman went to East St. Louis Thursday to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs.

Sam Stephenson went to St. Louis Friday to spend the weekend at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mattie Mauk. The Rev. M.

J. Reidy returned Thursday to Jerseyville after spending several days in St. Louis attending an alumni reunion of Kendrick Seminary graduates. Mrs. R.

Leo Smith and daughter, Miss Jean, Mrs. F. S. Snedeker and daughter. Miss Kathryn, motored to Columbia, Friday.

Mrs. Margaret Dodge returned Friday from Alton, 'where she has been a guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.

Dodge. Mrs. John Shortal went to St. Louis Friday to spend the week-end at the home of her daughters, Miss Grace and Miss Hazel Shortal. Condors learn to fly approximately six months after hatching.

COA Hyndman Special Lump Hyndman Special, 6x3 Egg Hyndman Special Nut Hillsboro Lump Kincade Lump Standard Lump Standard Egg The above prices are for 2 tons or more, cash For single tons add 50c CORD WOOD Price per Ton $6.04 $5.89 $5.64 $5.29 $5.29 $4.74 $4.49 in 10 days. 16 inch lengths, 128 cubic feet, Cord $7.50 HYNDMAN ICE AND FUEL CO. SERVICE THAT SATISFIES 9th and Plata Street! Phone 257 Past Presidents Of Wood River Club Honored Women Who'll Hold House Seats WOOD RIVER, Nov. presidents of the W66d River Woman's Club held their annual luncheon at the Tlck-Toek restaurant in Stratford Hotel, Alton, this noon. Mrs.

J. B. Foreman and Mrs. Russell Durham had charge of ar-j rangements. Table decorations and food on the menu were carried out in the club colors of green and gold.

Mrs. E. Manning and Mrs. G. Tipton were the gueste of honor.

They were presented with gifts by the club presidents. Mrs. Manning was the first president and organized the Wood River Woman's Club. Mrs. Tipton is the present president.

Mrs. Howdeshell Showered Mrs. Floyd Travis was hostess at a miscellaneous shower given in honor of Mrs. Clyde Howdeshell, a recent bride Thursday Pinochle was the diversion, and refreshments were served. Those attending wore Mrs.

William Benner, Mrs. Harry Feuquay, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Miss Dorothy Martin, Miss Corlnne Aud, Miss Agnes Mennemeyer, and Mrs. Lee Bugg. Mrs.

Andrews Entertains Mrs. W. F. Andrews, 529 Fifth street, was hostess to the Women's Birthday Circle of the Christian Church. Mrs.

J. A. Smith and Mrs. J. U.

Phelps excelled at games. Refreshments were served. Girl Scout Party Miss Freda Homer was hostess to a group of Girl Scouts at her home Thursday night. Bunco was the diversion. Prizes were won by Miss Vethie.

Lane and Miss Myrtle Bartels. Others present were MLss Marian and Miss Frances Nord, Gwendolyn Payne, and Mrs, Elmer Payne, captain of Troop 1. O. E. S.

Card Party Twenty-one tables were occupied at pinochle, bridge, and bunco, at the last of the series of card parties given by the Order of Eastern Star at the Odd Fellows Hall Thursday night. Twenty members of the Wood River chapter attended the initiation meeting of the Alton order Wednesday night. Mrs. Ray Finney, worthy matron, served as secretary. Wood River Notes WOOD improvement was manifest in the condition of Mrs.

George Buck of Ninth street, who has been bedfast at her home for four months. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Leaton have moved from Whitelaw avenue to Granite City. George Hunt, brother-in-law of Leaton, will leave hi a week for California.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Feezel and Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Snodgrass spent Friday in Hillsboro with Mr. and Mrs. J. Donaldson.

James Phelan left Friday for Champaign to spend the week-end with friends. Miss Maggie Blair, who broke her left arm Armistice Day, and who will be obliged to wear the arm in splints, for eight weeks, is to resume her studies at school Monday, according to her physician. Mrs. John Bruns, who has been the guest of her daughter-in-law and son, Mr. and Mrs.

John Bruns, returned to Medora after a visit of a week at their home on Whitelaw avenue. A group of women from the Wood River W. C. T. U.

attended the County W. C. T. U. executive meet- Ing in Alton Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Arnold of Alton were guests Friday evening of Bachracb Mrs. Norton Mrs. Jenckcs Mrs Grccmvay Owens Illinois Group Meeting Here Monday A group of officials of the Ilinois Glass plants will come to Iton Monday for a two-day meet- ng.

The officials who will attend ils session Include all of the lant engineers, the plant super- ntendents, machine repair superfn- endents, mold repair ents, and the batch and furnace epartment heads. The same schedule will be car- icd out as in all of the recent rm- lonal gatherings of department eads. Business sessions will be eld Monday and Tuesday The Alton plant will entertain he visitors Monday evening at a anquet to be served at 7 o'clock the Mineral Springs Hotel. This is the second gathering of ifflclals of all the Owens-Illinois ilants to be held in Alton. Last week the sessions were held for ilant accountants, purchasing agents storekeepers.

A third such lathering is scheduled for the first reek in December. Mrs. O'Dftj Mrs. Rogers These six women make up the feminine delegation in the House of Representatives to serve in the 74th Congress, convening Jan. 3, 1935.

Five of them were re-elected on Nov. 6, Mrs. Caroline O'Day, of New York, for whom Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt campaigned, being the sole "rookie 1 legislator of the group.

Mrs. Mary T. Norton is from New Jersey; Mrs Virginia Jenckes from Indiana: Mrs. Florence P. Kahn, California; Mrs Isabella Greenway, Arizona; and Mrs.

Edith N. Rogers, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bruns on Whitelaw.

Miss Mabel Haller and Miss Dee Baughman were St. Louis visitors Friday. Miss Alice Langenwalter of Chicago and Bruce Elwell Jones of St. Louis visited relatives in Wood River Friday. Their marriage wUl be an event of Thanksgiving Day.

In Zululand the atmosphere is so clear that objects can be seen by starlight for sevep miles. Mrs. Stone Paid Tribute By Sbipman Society SHIPMAN. Nov. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society met Thursday at the home of Mrs.

F. D. Jenkins. Mrs. V.

Baxter, newly elected president took charge. Resolutions of respec to the memory of Mrs. Mary Stone were read. Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily Personnel Our entire personnel has been with us many years. Everyone is absolutely capable of carrying out his specific duty in the most modern and efficient manner.

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