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PAGE SIX Clubs Parties Weddings Katliryn MrlcJi Society Teas Dances Receptions i the account of the still residing here. At a wedding solemnized Saturday at eleven o'clock in the morn- Ing, at the George C. Ulrich home on Conger avenue. Mtes Kjthryn Ulrich became the bride of Mr. William Richard Walker of Portland.

The bride, who entered the room on the arm of her father wore a blue afternoon frock of triple crepe, trimmed in ermine. Her accessories were white, and she carried a bouquet of freeslas, lily-ol-the-valley and sweet peas, with a tiny spray of lorget-me-nots. Miss Mary Hunt, the maid of honor, was gowned In a coral frock of crepe Romalne with matching accessories, and carried a corsage of Talisman roses. Mr. Rowland Ulrich, brother of the bride, attended the groom.

Reverend Joseph Ewlng officiated at the ring ceremony, which was performed In a bower of flowers and fern before the fireplace. "At Dawning" was sung by Mr. George Myers before the entrance of the wedding party. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. Madge Hampton.

A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony, when covers were laid for thirty guests. Mrs. J. Royal Bhaw, Mrs. Horace Manning, Mrs.

Madge Hampton and Mrs. George Myers assisted at the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Walker left by motor for Los Angeles and Southern California points on a wedding trip.

Upon their return north they will make their home In Seattle. Mrs. Walker, who was a member of the faculty at Klamath Union High School, Is affiliated with PI Beta Phi, and Is a graduate oT the University of Oregon. She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George C. Ulrich, prominent -residents of this city. Mr. Walker Is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Shnrttcft to Observe Washington Bicentennial In observance of the Washington bicentennial the student, body of Shurtleff College will present a program at the Upper Alton Baptist Church on the evening of Feb.

18. The program will be preceded by a dinner which will be served at 8:30 o'clock. Alumni and former students of the college are Invited. Reservations may bo made by calling Shurtleff office, Main 2121 not later than Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Party in Compliment to Miss Hunter Miss Dorothy Hunter, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Q. Hunter of 818 East Sixth, whose marriage to James Thompson of Wood River will be an event of March, was honorce at a party given Friday evening at the McCurdy Tea room by the young women employed in the olflce ot the Shell Petroleum, Co. Six tables of bridge were in play during the evening.

Miss Nelda Lornnz, Miss Hazel Green, Miss Carla Hayes and Miss Mildred Barr excelled at bridge arid were given prizes. A. prenuptlal gift was sented to Miss Hunter. Miss Wll 11am Richardson of Wood River, and Mrs. Everett Buck and Mrs.

W. Robblns ot Alton were guests In addition to the young women employed at the Shell office. Late in the evening a two course Shakespeare Honors Leader AKHCK Ruth Hotflngcr (Mrs. Robert Hall Atchlson) spoke before the Shakespeare Drama Club at (he Chaso Hotel In St. Louis yesterday afternoon.

The subject of her ipcturo was "Life Lessons In Measure For Measure." After the lecture a surprise program of appreciation was given in honor of Miss Hofftngcr. Mrs. George John Haskell, an Internationally-known Shakespeare authority, came from New York to read a poem in Mies Hofflnger's honor. Two other compliments were given her when Mrs. Bess Whiting sang a group of songs dedicated to her, and Mrs.

Alice Pameryn gave a tribute. Luncheon Club With Mrs. tutz Mrs. Charles Lutz of Evergreen had as guests Thursday members of her pinochle club, entertaining with a 1 o'clock luncheon. Covers were arranged for eight guests.

During the afternoon cards furnished the diversion and the prizes were given to Mrs. Lutz, Mrs, Walter Laux and Mrs. C. E. LaMarsh.

In two weeks the club will meet with Mrs. Walter Laux. Armlcltea Club With Mrs. LcMarsh The Armlcltea Club members were guests Friday afternoon of Mrs. H.

E. LeMarsh of Beall avenue. Besides the regular club members, Mrs. LeMarsh had as a guest Mrs. Lawrence Allen of Grafton.

Three tables were occupied at bunco, the afternoon's diversion. The club prizes were given to Mrs. Bell Logan, Mrs. O. E.

Alexander, Miss Betty Brueggeman and Mrs. James Hubbel. The club members will be gueste of Mrs. Hubbell In two weeks. Valentine Dance Tonight The Alton chapter of the Order of DeMolay will give their annual Valentine dance; tonight, Saturday at the Franklin Masonic Temple From 8 to 12 the guests will dance to the music of Connie's Broadway Melodies from Gllespie.

Members of the Mothers' Auxiliary -will serve as chaperoneg and will preside the punch bowl. Ryric Class to Give Party. Eight young women, members the Ryrle Memorial Sunday Schoo Class ot the First Baptist Church will be hostesses at a Valentine party to be held Monday, Feb. 15 at the home of Miss Ryric, on Eas Sixth street. The guests will in elude -the class members.

Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beiser were surprised last evening at their on Seventh street. The couple at tended church and when they ar rived home from the service founi a group of their friends, who ha planned the surprise In compllmen to the couple's twenty-fifth weddtn anniversary.

Bridge was the amusement en- Joyed by the guests, and prizes were won by Otto Schwegel, Walter Schenk, Mrs. R. Hudson, Mrs. J. Nevelle, and Martha Ruth Kite.

The guests presented Mr. and Mrs. Beiser with a chest of silver, the ymbol being in keeping with the liver wedding anniversary. Late the evening refreshments were erved. Moiimouth And McKemlrcc Win Oratory Contest ihtirllcff Third Place in Competition Of SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1932 ALTON EVENING TSLBORAPH Mrs.

McManus THIS CURIOUS WORLD Upper Alton News Dies At Infirmary; Monmouth ColleRc. lor years a Jominant force in state and McKcndreo Collide, a recent ntrstit In the field, last night apturcd the state championships annunl men's and women's iratorlcal contests of the Illinois ntercoHcgiate Oratorlcnl Assocla- lon. Shurtleff won third in the women's competition. The events were held in the College Avenue under the ponsorshlp of Shurtleff college the tost institution. Helen Maynard, Monmouth senor, easily took first place in the women's contest with her forceful Jon for "Educational Tolerance." Moore, representing McKendree, won the state title for men with his oration, "Depose King Selfishness." The Judges expressed heir opinion that the contest as a.

whole was the best in several second place In the men's event went to Elmer Lestlkow of Bradey Polytechnic Institute who chose or his title, "Youth Faces the future." Third honors were won by Paul Allen, Wheaton College senior, with his unusual speech, 'Ori Another Damascus Road." Alen excited much comment with he speech, an original composition. Also participating in the men's finals was Wendell Oliver of Illinois State Normal University, who spoke on "Paces in Advance," Second place in the women's final contest was won by Elinore Johnson, representing Illinois State formal University, with her ora- "The Empire of the Machine." Shurtleff College, represented by Malinda Baskcn, a senior from Manitowoc, won third. Her oration was entitled "The Everlasting' Nay," The fourth speaker In the contest was Helen Hills of Illinois College, who spoke on "A De- STVALEMTNES FOURTEENTH. OMCE MS A PACT OF TWf tESTlVAL OF LUPEPCALIA. 8V Wff OP Lupeecus, WOLF-MUEP Of VEXICS SHEEP, ARS Tte $eeo GEUEQALW6STOVER, Leaves 7 Children Elad Been Long Services Monday Lincoln Observance in 1 Lincoln's birthday Friday wM ob- fitting in the no formal at- served schools, although was Mrs.

Maymtc Robertson McManus, wife of James McManus of 1210 Pine street, died at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at St. Anthony's Infirmary where she had been taken 24 hours before suffering from complication ot diseases due to an infection. Two weeks ago she had been critically ill with erisype- las and hail been at the infirmary for treatment. Other symptoms developed and for two days her condition was grave. Five years ago Mrs.

McMa'nus underwent a severe nervous' shock when the automobile she was driving became stranded in a snow drift near Bunker Hill and exposure brought on at that time resulted In the loss of sight from one eye and as well as other ailments from which she never fully recovered. A life-long resident of Alton, McManus -was born Jan, 1, the daughter of Mr. and fense of Modern Attitudes." Winners of first place in each contest received gold awards, brooches for the women and keys for the men; to second place -winners went sliver awards; and to third, bronze. In addition the winner of the men's contest, Don Moore of McKendree, will represent Illnois in the divisional contest of the Interstate Oratorical Association in March. Einier Lestikow, second place winner, will act as business representative for -the Illinois organization at the annual business session of the Interstate association at Northwestern University in Sunday Church Music Programs First Presbyterian Church Fourth and Alby Morning Worship, 10:40 o'clock.

Prelude, "Processional March," H. J. Stewart. Processional, "God, tiie Lord, a King Remalneth." Junior Choir, "Praise Ye the Lord," Adams. Quartet, "Send Out Thy "ght," Alfred Wooler.

Offertory Solo, "Courage," Bruno Huhn, Mrs. M. W. Acker. Postlude, "Chanson," P.

Tsoh'ai- kowsky. Evening worship, 7:30 o'clock. Prelude, "Larghetto," F. Lynes. Quartet, "The Holy Hour," Clark Nevin.

Offertory Solo, "Trusting in Thee," R. Coverly. Mr. J. Hodge Postlude, "March in M.

Segob Mr. Newton Boggess, organist- director; Mrs. M. W. Acker, soprano; Mrs.

H. R. Barton, contralto; Mr. C. A.

Handley, tenor; Mr. J. Personal Mrs. 1888, Mxs. pioneer residents of Alton.

She was one of seven children, five of whom survive. She was married 24 years ago to James McManus and leaves besides her husband, seven children, Ellsworth, Melvln, Sarah, Mary Ann, Jay, Floyd and Rogers. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. H.

two brothers, Harry program for the in ww three schools in this part of the city, each room presented a program concerning the We of Civil War martyr sometime during the day when it befit suited the schedule of the room. Stories of his life were read In most Instances and a general discussion of his life folowed. In the business section ot the community, only one flag was flying to proclaim tho flag where a few years ago there was flag in front of nearly every building; The'Tnles store on College avenue was displaying the'flag, ft new one on a standard near tne Washington's Bi6entennlal Is to have some special programs in the schools and efforts are now under way to make those occasions of unusual interest to, the public as well as to school children. At Horace Mann school there will be a declamation contest for grade pupils with the program under the general direction of Miss Sophia Neal. Miss Evelyn Bower of Milton school is chairman of a committee presenting a pageant in celebration of the Both programs will be given the "first week in March and will be open to the public.

Clara Barton Is planning an entertainment to be given Thursday evening, Feb. 19, to which the gen- repast was served, day furnished the St. Valentine' motif lor the decorations of the refreshment table, the tallies and the favors Tall red tapers illuminated th tables and red tulips In black pots were the center pieces. Hear sandwiches and a salad, arranged as an old fashioned Valentine, car ried out the Valentine Idea in th refreshments. Announcement of the approach- Ing marriage of the young couple will be of interest to a large circle ot friends.

Miss Hunter is employed at the olficc the Shell Petroleum Corporation where she Is head of the stenographic department. She was graduated from Alton High school and for several years has been employed at Shell. Mr. Thompson, who Is also with the Shell Petroleum In the St. Louis office, is the son of Mrs.

Emma Thompson of Wood River. He was graduated from East Alton- Wood River Community High School and attended the University of Illinois. Marriage of Wood River Couple Announced Announcement Is being made of the marriage of Miss Ann Julius, daughter of the late Mrs. Kattier- Ine Bilyau, and Clifton E. Newcomb, elder son of Mr.

and Mrs. Cleveland Newcbmb of 138 South Ninth street, Wood River. The marriage which took place Dec. 30, 1931, at Union, had been kept a secret by the couple. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.

Arnold Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Unlcli. Both Mr. Newcotnb and his bride ire well known in Wood- River and Ihe news of their marriage will be Of interest to a large circle. Mrs Newcomb was graduated from the Bast Alton-Wood River Community high school and from Brown's Business College. Until recently ihe has been employed at tho office of the Illinois power Light Corporation.

Mr. Newcombe Is associated with (he Shell Petroleum working in the lubricating department. He was graduated from Eldorado Powjuhlp High school, After Feb. 80, the young couple irtll be "at home" to their friends It 138 South Ninth street, Wood River. Lodge Notes No.

186, Mod- Mrs. Dwyer Hostess to Club. The Jolly Eight Bunco Club members were guests Thursday evening of Mrs. William Dwyer, who entertained at her home on street. Bunco was played until 11 o'clock when the club favors were presented to Mrs.

Lelghton Dlnker, Miss Mayme Robertson and Miss Bernlce Robertson. During the evening refreshments were served by Mrs. Dwyer to her guests. Miss Mayme Robertson will be hostess at the next meeting in two weeks. Bridge Club Guest of Miss Stclu bruck.

Miss Bertha Steinbruck of Central avenue entertained with a bridge party last evening at he: home, the guests including mem bers of her club. Mrs. Mlchae Steinbruck, Miss Helen Schuetti and Miss Sclnia Steinbruck excel! ed at bridge and received the clul favors. Next month the club will guests of Mrs. Michael Steinbruck Miss Caldwell Breakfast Hostess Past presidents and elected of leers of the American Legion Aux llary were guests this morning at breakfast given at the Hotel Strat 'ord by Miss Mae Caldwell, the 193 president.

Tho breakfast was ar ranged in honor of Mrs. C. H. Bart Ing of Rockford, 111., state pres dent of the American Legion Auxi ary, who came to Alton Friday attend the annual banquet of Alto Post of tho American Legion. The breakfast was served in th main dining room ol the hott where covers; were arranged for guests.

Boquets of sweet peas orna monted the tables. Mlsa Kathryn Burns, state legislative officer, also was present at the breakfast. Takes Over Care of Paupers Entering actively on her duties poormaster for the city of Alon, Mrs. Emma Lemmon, police latron, has announced plans to be her office 1 in City Hall from he hours of 9:30 to 11 a. each veek day for the purpose of at- ending to applications for relief, and investigating pauper claims.

While most of the family cases ransferred by the Associated harities to the city for relief work under the pauper tax levy lave already been investigated by hat agency, there are new cases ilready in hand for investigation, and Mrs. Lemmon expects the work of the poormaster's office will occupy the greater part of her time for the next few months. The city began taking over the pauper claims Friday when the warrant blanks and record forms became available. The warrant Dodge, basso. Mrs.

M. W. Acker, director of Junior Choir; Miss Jane Black, nicompanlst of Junior Choir. First Baptist Church Feb. 14, 1932 10 a.

Prelude Largo, by Lemolnc Handel. Mr. and Mrs. J. G.

Oulson of Godfrey are spending several days in St. Louis as guests of then- son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Johnson. Mrs.

John E. Body of Godfrey, who has been ill for some time, has entered Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for diagnosis and treatment. The condition of Mrs. Phil Leady who underwent an emergency operation Friday afternoon at St.

Joseph's Hospital, was reported as being in a critical condition today by members of her family. Mrs. Vincent Musick and small daughter, Billy Jean, of Springfield are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Byrnes, of Oakwood avenue, parents of Mrs. Musick. Miss Rachael Ryrle has returned from Kirksvllle, where she visited with her sister, Mrs. E.

E. Swain: Miss Sarah Duncan will leave Sunday for Elmyra, N. to resume her studies at Elmyra College after visiting here with relatives. Miss Wllmine Pauline Trenchery returned today from Belleville where she visited with Mayor George Brechnltz and Mrs. Brechnitz.

While in Belleville Miss Trenchery attended the Goodfellow- ship meeting of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs of the Twenty-second District. Mayor Brechnitz is a cousin of Miss Trenchery. and James, and three sisters, Mrs. E. Benecke, Mrs.

Margaret Kohler and Mrs. William Evers, also survive. Mrs. McManua was a member of the 1 Mothers Auxiliary of the De- Molay, the Rebekah lodge and the Main street M. E.

Church, where funeral services wll be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in City Cemetery. The body will be removed to the home at evening and may be viewed there by friends until time for the services Monday. who are here participating B. Y.

conference, Alton Friday, night and at the Dr. N. J. Hilton home everett avenue. Mrs.

Al Fulager, formerly Brown street but now living from a nervous breakdown, said to be.doing well. Scouts Mobilize, Breaking Record Made Last Year Two Troops Arrive 17 Minutes After Receiving Orders eral public Is Invited. BUI Slncalr not the- Violator William. Sinclair, proprietor of the eat shop on Washington avenue, believes that people readme Telegraph and that they believe at the Dr. N.

J. what is published therein even if Leverett avenue, they -do think their eyes deceive them. He has had to do a good bit of explaining recently to dispel the idea that he is a violator of the Eighteenth Amendment because of news, printed concerning one Wiliam St. Clalr'who was fined and given a in Judge FitzHenry's Court oth ers from Alton. Bill says there is, a lot of dif ference in the spelling of that sur name, and he is caling, attention to the fact that ttie violator'spells his name with a while th innocent fellow spells his with "sin Bill says he is to busy frying ham btvrgers to bother with liquid re freshments.

Southern Illinois Conference Opens With young men and women ar riving hourly from all points in Illinois, south of Springfield, the sixth annual conference of young people from Baptist Churches, opened today at the Upper Alton Snow has been falling for neftrtyjj Sixty Attend Valentine Party Country. A valentine party held last nlng by the Christian Endeavor clety at Salem Presbyterian 1 north of town on Seminary Was attended by 60 young from the countryside. The was held after the monthly bul ness meeting was held at whl time 7 now members were into.the society. The party held in the later games appropriate to valcntM ties were played and a van box was opened. Refreshments we served.

Funeral of Richard Doepel Sunday Afternoon Funeral rite's for Richard Doep whose death occurred at St. hospital Thursday evening, will held Sunday afternoon'at a o'cld at Bauer Hoehn funeral with Interment in Alton city ecu tery. The--Rev. O. W.

HeggemeU will conduct the service. Two brothers and one sister, vive In addition to the widow, are Robert ot Mattoon, Ps Ponca City, Okla and Miss Doepel of Alton. Miss Doepel been in-Ponca City two montj visiting the brother and neither nor he'will be able to come to Alti for the services. Robert and IT daughter, Margaret will attend tj funeral. Personals Mr.

and Mrs. M. J. Varble aj daughter, Majdne, went to afternoon to spend the nig with friends. this?" The Rev.

L. H. Koehler of mal and'Paul Shepard of Auroi Offertory Andar.te, by Guilmant. Anthem, The King of Love My Shepherd Is, by Shelley. 7:30 p.

Prelude, Elegie, by Massanet. Offertory, Twilight, by Mueller. Solo, Father of Light, by Mr. Paul Oertel. Postlude, Grand Choeur in by Maitland.

Ministry of director, Mrs. Charles E. PettengUl; soprano. Miss Madeline Bolen; contralto, Mre. Firman Yoder; tenor, Edison Campbell; basso, Paul Oertel.

1008 Alby street, is at St. Anthonfecttotul Infirmary where. she was takStrlbe or nearly two weeks ago time to and wv Mrs. Spurgeon of Judsgjf. tee from may avenue is improving from a sevi ilness that began Tuesday.

Mrs. Edward Hermes is to her home on Oakwood aven an attack of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Von in of Seminary rOad are the birth of a son, Tuesday, FWiied for 9, The baby Is the third child 'Kansas, the two of the others beiikhoma) 1 'lyasthe boys, also.

Chutch Events forms set up the purpose for which the orders are given, stating the type of provisions to be furnished, or the amount and form of fuel to be supplied. Amounts to be allowed are to be limited strictly with regard to the for tax funds the city has available the relief purpose under its Revival ContinucH Tabernacle The evangelistic services at Gospel Tabernacle continue with interest. The meetings which arc to continue this week will include spc- clul services for Tuesday uucl Thursday. Tuesday evening will be a special "Young Men's Night, ami on Thursday will be a special "Mother and Son" night; Wednesday evening, an adadress on "The Jew as Related lo the Conditions of Modem 1 levy, Mrs. Lemmon said.

The finance committee of the Council at its last meeting set up general rules to be followed, and Is expected to set further instructions at Its next meeting when it checks the first quota of orders that have been issued. The Associated Charities, which has reported its plan to transfer care of 300 families to the township, is said to have been expending about $3000 a month in this branch of relief activity. Memorial to Mrs. Priest At M. E.

Church Sunday The opening o' the Sunday morn- Ing program at the First Methodist Church will be a memorial to Mrs. Lucia I. Priest, who had been a devoted member of the church and a beneficent contributor to many of the church causes. Mrs. Priest was the donor of the great organ at the church, a memorial to her husband, H.

C. Priest. The memorial will Include a brief address by the pastor, the Rev, James Glllis Tucker and the following musical numbers: "Crossing the Bar" By Barney Miss E. Ramona Watts, organist. Selected anthem by Chorus Choir.

"Abide With Me" By 8. IJddell Mrs, O. Jacoby, jr. "Jerusalem the "There Is a Land of Pure Main Street M. E.

Church Processional Prelude, Jones. Hymn, I Worship Thee, Holy Ghost. Prayer. Offertory, Devotion, Bell. Duet, This I Pray, North, Evening Service- Choir Processional, "Onward Christian Soldiers." Song Service.

Prayer. Negro Spiritual, "Heav'n, Heav'n Offertory, "A Southern Lullaby," De Leon. Negro Spiritual, "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," Burleigh. The Young Women's Circle of the First Methodist Church will' hold its annual George Washington supper in the church dining room, Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, from 5:30 until 8 o'clock.

The public is invited to attend the supper. A Lincoln-Washington party will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, by the Epworth' League of the First Methodist Church. The party will be held in the church social room. Neighborhood Prayer Melting' The prayer meetings next Wednesday evening under the auspices of the State Street Chapel will be at the following homes, all beginning at 7:30 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lauck home, Recessional, Music by Intermediate Choir. Chorus 418 Jefferson avenue. Montgomery, leader.

Thomas Boy Scouts of the Piasa Bird Council Friday demonstrated how they can mobilize hurriedly in case of an emergency. All day long the Scouts expected to be called and the call came when it was'least expected. Troops 5, Congregational Church, and 24, Catholic Children's Home, broke the previous record of 22 minutes when they arrived at Lincoln-Douglas Square in exactly 17 minutes after receiving the order to mobilize. Boys arrived in various ways, some groups packed in automobiles, others on bicycles, a few on street cars, while the majority pulled up panting after a long run. Following this the Scouts paraded through the business district under the leadership of Scoutmasters Joe Rain, A.

A. Schweighauser, and H. G. Kinsman. The parade stopped at the City Hall where City Clerk O.

H. Hemphill welcomed the Scouts and seated them in the auditorium. While familiar scout yells and songs were filling tho auditorium, Mayor Brenholt arrived and gave an informal talk extending the congratulations of the City Officials on the Scouts' twenty-second anlversary. Field Executive H. J.

Homann of the Piasa Bird Council then read several messages of birthday greetings from camp leaders who are at school In various parts of the country. The scouts were then addressed by J. J. Dromgoole of the Tele- Bapttst Church, for a two day. session.

Registration took place at 11 this morning and prospects were some 300 people, would attend. The first service in connection with the event was held at 3 o'clock'this afternoon. A devotional exercise was followed by £aul Shepard of Aurora, in an open forum on B. Y. P.

U. Mr. Shephard is president of the State B. Y. P.

U. An address on "Importance of a Sure Foundation" was given by Miss Irene Lyons of Chicago, director of Life Service League. In the afternoon a picture gallery, consisting of oral pictures of life in Y. P. societies some years ago, wil be presented by the Rev.

L. H. Koehler of Normal, state director of Christian Education. At 6:15 the annual banquet of the organization will be served in the dining room at the church with the Indian motif prevailing and the men's quartet of Shurtleff presenting a program of songs. An oratorical contest, the one service of the conference which is likely to be of interest to the general public will be held at 7:45 in the auditorium the chuch with the Rev.

L. P. Jensen of Chicago giving the closing address, Sunday's services will begin with a quiet half hour at 0 o'clock which will be followed at 8:30 by sessions The Fred Peek, pastor until the the Calvary Baptist Church, is ury that Missouri Baptist Sanitarium, he has been all week undergo! Motions, treatment and a diagnosis of pools trouble that caused him mu 1 1B05 disturbance several months. Sc, ntal dls vices wll be conducted "at ewn ln church Sunday by the Rev. Dou as Balard.

Dr. and Mrs. Carl Hausman 1 have been living on Kendall nue, moved today to 3107 street. Dr. Hausman Is in the employ of the State ton Hospital.

A me says" Greenfield Church Groups Observe World Prayer Da GREENFIELD, Feb. 13, (SpeclJ societies of lo churches held a Union meeting the Presbyterian Church Friday ternoon to observe the World of Prayer. Mrs. Paul Kinser of the Baptl society, presided over the meetij Miss Mary Edwards had charge I the devotions, giving a Bible rea famous xwer was slved his 3onserva- ing. Mrs Mansions' T.

Llnder read by Van Dyke, accoij Mi-, and Mrs. S. C. Bush home, 242 Madison avenue. Scherrer, leader.

Wm. W. F. Root Delight" Congregation. "Sunset and Evening Josephine Hecker Mrs.

B. C. Richardson Slaughter Rites Sunday Funeral rites for Mrs. Minerva Slaughter will be held Sunday at 1 p. m.

at Allen Chapel with the Rev. R. M. D. Washington, pas- tar of the church, officiating.

The Rev. Washington will be assisted by the Rev. Johnson of Jacksou- former pastor at Allen will be Oak- Births Robin HOOfl tra meeting llsh fry will be leu vllle, Chapel. Burial wood cemetery. Kob.

11, a son was born to Mr, and Mrs. Harold HW of Pekin, 111. Tiiis is the third child, and second son, born to the couple, Tho name 8'ven the child Is Robert Nathan. Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Hill we formerly of Alton, and while here, Mr. Hill was the employment of 'lie Alton Evening Telegraph. College Avenue Presbyterian Church MORNING SERVICE Organ Andante in Sheppard Choir Processional Aurella The Good Sheppherd Barre Cartwright Massanet Contralto the Secret of His Presence Ellen Oareh Mrs. H. K.

Eaton Postlude w. O. Armstrong EVENING SERVICE Organ Prelude- Peace at Evening Baker Contralto Solo Rest In the Lord, from the Oratario "Elijah" Catherine Raatz Iranson Now the Day Is Over Tours Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F.

Schrl- ber home, 412 Sanborn avenue, Rev. W. E. Darrow, leader. Mr, and Mrs.

Enos S. 1309 State street, Henry Gaffney, leader. Circle No. 4, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will serve a Lenten luncheon Wednesday Feb.

17, at the Episcopal Church, Mrs, T. L. Foulds, chairman, announced today. Serving will be from 11:30 until 1 o'clock. The luncheon will be open to the public and will be served each Wednesday during Lent.

A program has been prepared for the special meetings conducted by Adjutant and Mrs. James Fookes of St. Louis at the Salvation including public enrollment of Junior soldiers and senior soldiers, the dedication of babies and the dedication of a new Salvation Army flag. graph. His address was in keeping with the dual celebration the Scouts were observing, the twenty-second aniversary of the Boy Scout movement and the Washington Bicentennial.

"Adversity marked the path of Washington who had everything 'to lose and nothing to gain when he cast his lot with the Revolutionists," Dromgoole stated, He brought to the scouts a different picture of Washington as a real man rather than the deified personality boys are taught about. Outdoor Day is the final day of "Boy Scout Week" which will be observed today and completes the most outstanding observance of anniversary week in the history of the Piasa Bird Council. for two divisions, one In B. Y. P.

U. work conducted by Miss Lyons' and the other, a demonstration on how to teach, the Sunday school lesson by the Rev. L. H. Koehler.

Morning worship wll be at 10:45 with Dr. A. A. Hobson, pastor of the church delivering the sermon. Prof.

Chester Channon, of the Shurtleff Conservatory of Music, will give an organ recital at 2:15 in the church and at 2:30 an- address and concentration service by the Rev. L. P. Jensen wil conclude the conference. The conference Is being held under the auspices of the Alton B.

Y. P. U. of which John Beard of Dow Home Bureau Holds All-Day Meet DOW, Feb. (Home Bureau-met Thursday at the first Methodist.

home cf Mrs. Charles Wendle. Fifteen members were present at the all-day meeting, which began at 10:30 a. in. At noon a potluck served to 20 guests and members.

Mrs. E. Laux, oldest member of the Elsah unit, was observing the anlversary of her birthday at the meeting, and was presented with gifts by the Bureau. At o'clock the afternoon, the meeting was resumed, the study subjects being, "Spring Cleaning," and "Making Table Mate and Cushions." Morning. The music numbers Sunday morning will be offered as a special memorial to the late Mrs.

Lucia I. Priest, donor of the great organ, a memorial to her husband H. C. Priest, who passed away some years ago. Offertory "Offertory," Albert Jungtnann Special organ number "Growing the Solo "Abide With Me" S.

Mrs. C. J. Jaooby, Jr. Postlude "Postlude" Gounod Memorial hymns, "Jerusalem the Golden" Swing "Land of Pure Delight" 0eo, V- Root.

Evening numbers Voluntary "Prelude" J. kin Anthem, "Abide With Announces Subjects For Lenten Sermons The Rev. Robert C. Kemper, pastor of the Congregational Church, anounced the subjects for his Lenten sermons today. At the Sunday morning services held at 10:45 o'clock the main theme is "The Prodigal's Return" with the following titles being the weekly subjects: Feb.

14, "The Rude Awakening;" Feb. ai, "The Great Decision;" Feb. 28, "The Expectant Father;" March 6, "The Unexpect Marelng Home society ed Pleasure;" March 13, Quickened Life;" March 30, "The "The f( Ds ta street church were ast cvenlng Rt ome Mrs. Joe Mareing on Worden street by the president, Mrs. Frank Williamson and leader Mrs panled on the piano by Miss VD1 Bauer.

Mrs. E. K. Metcalf read! paper on "The World's Day Prayer." Mrs. Kinser read two poen which were followed by senter prayer by those present.

The Day of Prayer is 'observ, here each year by the MlsslonaU Societies, and will be hetf Mn m-i iJ Methodist church next fprescn- services sundry mestatw For Alein Storfe Funeral services for Alein the seven-year-old son of Mr. al? Mrs, Alein Stork, who died morning at the home of ii tel tory grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. de res 'l Stork of East Third street, will held Sunday afternoon. The time of the services is clock, and the ceremonies will held at tlie Btreepor Funeral horrOJ The Rev.

J. o. Tucker, and U' Kev. o. W.

Heggemeler will Delate. Friends may view the body Orient the funeral home from 7 o'clona, with this evening until time for tk, TtltlAfal The depression is over so far as a Danville. waitress concerned. She found 190 tip on her table after serving a patron. Refused Joy;" and March 27, "The Triumphant Dead." On each Thursday evening throughout the Lenten season, services will be held at 7:30.

"Private Religious Living," is the topic from which the Rov. Kemper will draw his weekly sermon topics. The seven sermons include; Feb. 10, "The Origin of Faith;" Feb, 18, "The Key to Power;" Feb. 28, "The Recovery of God;" March 3.

"The Road to Happiness;" March 10, "Jhe Gate to Enthusiasm;" March 17, "The Obstacles to Devotion;" March 24, "The Meaning ot the son, Miss Hannah Droste Her" bert WhUtleman, Mrs. Paul son and Mrs. Mareing, other Bunco was played dur- with 29 guests nar- JjP'Patlng. Prizes were won by Miss DrZe prize lor the oest handmade being presented to Mrs. ons.

Refreshments were by the hostesses. Year Party Postponed. ap yeftr party to hft ve been Qbligato solo Miaa Etta Starltey Postlude OoU Minis' Jfiwlo a Porters the Main street M. E. church has been postponed because of the nea M8 James ss; whlch has pot only funeral Sunday afternoon.

Falls Over Culvert Into Piasa Creek, James Newman, 28, of 1006 A11 Ninth street, escaped without ee ious injury tate Friday night, police report Indicates, when he from the culvert.near the foot 8treet mto th bed the'little Piasa. Found at l)C eph'B Hospital in ttw clt lanoe where he was att physician, and it was would be able to go home today, 'V in i I SHOOTING MATCH nly 1 1 o'clock color Cent? WASHINGTON SUPPER First Methodist Church, The Insurance Company, your wlte, ehould ckrry the risk on your Ute. .1. Grossheim.

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