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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 15

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FRIDAY. 14, 1930 ALTbN EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE FIFTEEN Sun-Tan Not Passe, Asserts Paris as Palm Beacli Rules .1 Per Resort Vogue Still gists in Smart Shops Of Capital that the vogue sun bathing dart brown sklns ls not yet PARIS and ovfr. one dinner teetta satig. Wood River Band Will Play Benefit Concert of the small but mighty houses is selling dance and dresses cut on beach pa- es with outstanding success. The buyers are New York's tt d-bolleci professionals, suppliers chic lor Palm Beach's The Pl Pann Beach type of dinner dress has a waist-deep decollete and tight fitted bodice which fits as a maillot, or knitted bathing suit.

Skirts of such dresses are cut on beach pajama lines with tight fitted hips, and ground length skirt xvhlch flares In slender bell shape, noudolr Are Velvet, WOOD KlVJEft, Nov. to sponsor a benefit concert by the Red Crown band, with outside artists as soloists, the Standard Oil Athletic Association has taken the first action toward raising funds to finance Wood River's unemployment relief program, started with the organization of the general committee and sub-committees early this week. The concert is to be held at the East Alton-Wood River High School auditorium Nov. 25, according to L. D.

Palmer ot the Standard Oil Co. So far the organization In charge of the relict work has limited its activities to taking a survey of the situation, chairman Alvln 'Stolzc said today. Further action awaits a report from the registration committee, which must make a survey of what relief work Is required. Upon the basis of this survey the budget for the work will bo drawn up by the general committee. Nevertheless the finance committee Is taking all donations tor the work to-be carried on later so that there will be no delay In making the relief plans effective, Once they arc completed, and pleasure trip to Chicago and Whiting, ind.

Miss Martha Walker and Paul Schleepcr will motor to Wa verly, 'Friday' everting Too Estcrlein, Mrs. p. aiebel, A. Schucler, and Mrs. Herman ScHuclcr.

Oelavas Club Mceta Mrs. Henry Schnaufer was hostess the pctavas Club, entertaining at her home with a i o'clock bridge luncheon. High scores were made by Mrs. Schnaufcr, Mrs. Donald Carter of Alton, and Mrs.

Harry Klncaid. Those present were Mrs. Alvln Hughes and Mrs. Donald Carter ot Alton, who WAS an additional guest Mrs. A.

Hughes, Mrs. Lewis Hudson. Mrs. L. T.

Carter, Mrs. Arthur Gladden, Mrs. Fred Mutz, Mrs. Arthur Slatre, and Mrs. Harry Klncaid.

Thanksgiving novelties were employed. In the decorative scheme. Chrysanthemums also were placed about the rooms. Bunco Club Mrs. Herman Kruse was hostess to her bunco club Thursday afternoon at her home at 158 Jennings they will vUlt Walker's mother over the week-end.

Miss Martha Harrington of Scat- He. stopped off in Wood River Thursday for a visit with friends, Miss HerringtoD, who Is in 111 health, will sepnd the winter with relatives in Florida. Wood River Civic Bodies to be Feted Boudoir shoes like boudoir ja- jamas are often made of velvet this season. Artificial velvet is used like crepe de chine ol for trouser and short jacket lounging pajamas. Bronze colored velvet trousers with coral velvet jacket and sllp- uers Is a novel pajama scheme recently put forth by an important maker of boudoir apparel.

Dark green trousers with jade k-reen coat and tuck -in pajama is pajama form much approved top is a pajama form much approved just now by the Paris- iennes. White is smartest for dresses of ihls type and the house which sponsors the Palm Beach style adds three inch bells of bright red gross-grain ribbon. Pale rachel with scarlet belt is another combination. Materials are heavy crepe de chine and a new material which resembles wool crepe romaln. Steal Radio, Fur Coat From Home At Wood River WOOD RIVER, Nov: Mrs.

Charles Schwelckhardt of Second and Eaton streets reported to the police department Thursday evening that her home had, been entered early In the evening and that a radio, fur coat, black satin coat and a velvet dress were taken. Mrs. Schwelckhardt also reported the loss of valuable papers. She said the robbery occurred between 7 and 8:30 o'clock while she was at the home of a relative. The thieves gained entrance by breaking a window pane on the north side of the house.

Off-the-brow hats are such a furore in Paris that hall-dressers have devised special coiffures for the maximum display of sleek marcels, The hair waved smoothly from a middle part and terminating in more or less uncontrolled curls over the ears and around- the nape of the neck is the Paris- favorite "hair-do" Just Wood River Evangelical To Hear Trial Pastor WOOD RIVER, Nov. iunday at regular services of the Svangelical church tho Rev. Orville Brummer of Granite City Will ireach a trial sermon, as candidate fill th epulplt which is to be by the Idecker. Following the services 3 short business meeting in which to the now, AVaisUlncs Adjustable With This Skirt The masculine dressmaker is pushing waistlines upward determination'now shows an apron overskirt with an adjustable waistband for evening Wear. The apron skirt is lace and chiffon gathered into a straigh chiffon waistband which ties in front.

The skirt is ankle length and is open all the way up the front. The original model is black and meant to serve as an '(lance or dinner dress. Informa avenue. Mrs. E.

Kruse and Mrs. G. Howden were the prize winners. The members present were Mrs. Clarence Harmer, Mrs.

Ed Walls, Mrs. Sam Mull, Mrs. E. Kruse, Mrs. Ncvlns, Mrs.

Harold Walters, and Mrs. O. G. Howden. A two-course luncheon was served the hostess.

Mrs. B. O. Howden will entertain the club' Nov. 20.

Mrs. Howden has been receiving many Inquiries from residents along: her husband's mall route in regard to his condition, and members of the postofflce sent flowers to the 'Jefferson Barracks hospital for him during his convalescence. He is recovering from his operation. Dinner For Newlyweda Mr: and Mrs. Joseph Barker, were host and hostess Thursday at their home on the Alton-Edwards- vllle road with a 1 o'clock dinner in honor of Mr.

and Mrs, George Roff, recent, newlyweds, of Billings, Mon, The guests included the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mrs. Charles Roff's mother and sister, and Mrs. Lucinda Carter and Mrs.

Eva Williams of Marlow, Okla. Entertains For MM. Gtlworth Mrs. T. Carter was hostess Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs.

Leo Gilworth of Chicago. Mrs. Gllworth's sister of Tulsa, was also a guest. High scores were made by Mrs. Fenton Soliday, Mrs.

Val Rles, and WOOD ntVER, Nov. of the Woman's Club of Wood River will be hostess to members of the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions' Club, and the City Council Tuesday night, Nov. 18. The husbands of all members of the Woman's Club are also invited to be present, The civic and hospitality committees will have charge of the entertainment, The hostesses are Mrs. Joseph Bund, Mrs.

S. D. Paul, Mrs. Eldon Vaughn, Mrs. Frank Navra.

Mrs. Claude Burrls, Mrs. Don Williams, and Miss Edna Paul, Mrs. O. O.

Tipton, Mrs. Paul Glbbs, Mrs. G. A. smith, Mrs.

Joe Lamm, Mrs. J. B. Foreman, and Mrs. W.

J. Jolly are the members of the civic committee. Mrs. 3. A.

Montgomery, Mrs. Charles Vaughn, Mrs. Manning, Mrs, E. P. Howard, Mrs.

William Dews and Miss Velora Buscli- er comprise the hospitality committee. Tubs, Buckets Are Still in Service At Wood River Today WOOD RIVER, Nov. ot ono day In changing over the locM water mains from the Standard Oil Co. wells to the new municipal water plant wells caused tubs, buckets, find containers of all sorte to be pressed nto service agAtrt for the seeotut Ime In 48 hours today. Previous warning was given the public that the water would be shut off at 8 a.

m. Thursday, but the shut-off did not occur. Then yes- erday word was circulated again hat the cutting over of the malm iad been delayed until today, wheh the water would be shut off at 8 a. m. The change Is expected to be completed by Saturday.

ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. B. jj. Robertson, physician! surgeon, announces the opening of his office In the Qerson at 21-A E. Ferguson Wood River.

Office hours B-I2, 2-5, 7-9. Phone office, residence, North Alton The Khybcr Pass, In Afghanistan, is the principal pass Into that country from India. It is about 30 miles long. Burglars Promiscuous In Neighborhood During Wednesday night a series of robberies was attempted throughout the business district. At the Splllman barber shop, the rear windows in and two ot the best razors in the shop taken At the Kroger store for the seconc time In a week, an attempt was made to gain 'entrance by way of the rear window.

However, nothing was taken. The Rain Sc Hamer store on State near Logan street The Law Strikes Twice O6orgc W. Griffin, assistant treasurer 01 the C. Smith Typewriter Company, was arrested In New York in connection with an alleged $200,000 mall fraud, while his wife, Mrs. Bessie Grlffln of Syracuse, and Tuskcgee, was taken into custody on charges of assaul and carrying a gun.

was into and about $50.00. in merchandise taken: Tuesday, night, prowlers, found way to' the Alton Home on State street, where 18 pigeons were stolen. Harvest Festival Women of the nocfty Fork A. 'church' are making preparations for their annual Hiryer't Festival which will be held tomorrow night at the church. The church is to be decorated with pumpkins and autumn foliage.

In keeping with th autumn atmosphere. -A variety and other articles will be and a program will be rendered. The profits deriyed'lrom the event will be for th of the church. Rummage Sale At the monthly meeting of th Gleaners Class of the Elm Stree Presbyterian Church Wednesda afternoon, with Mrs. Elmer Roth aug as hqatess, plans wore made for rummage to held on Sat- rday, Nov.

22, at the George Kalti ulldlng on East Broadway, Thi dies plan pulling in several ext week collecting; rummage anrf Ian.to hnve a large assortment or and for (heir sale, which will 1M rt all Club Mrs. Glenn V. Ellis ontertalncd tin nembers of thn Good Luck Buncn Club yesterday afternoon at hct iomc on State street. Bunco WRI rtayed for several hours owavds evenintt refreshments wen crved by the hostess. Prizes wrrl warded "to Mrs.

Henry Ede. Louis Wilson, Mrs. Ellis and Mm Grlsom, who scored high. The will be eniertxlned in two 01 V. wendel Rt her home Central avenue.

Aldermen Walter Craig has re- to his home on State street Mter visiting in Dayton, Ohio, where he was called by the Ulnesi of a relative. Walter Stlrltz, a well known for. mer North Slder now of California, 8 here visiting with local friends and relatives. Mrs. Bessie Decker, ill lor tin last several days at her home in Dclmar Heights, is convalescing.

Mrs. C. Aulcn has returned tfl her home in St. Louis after vteltlng at the home of Mrs. Harry Sheppard in the Clifford addition.

Joseph Rain, who has been confined to his home for the pas) week under the care of a physician, Is recovering slowly and is able to bs out. again. Otto Decker of State and Haw. ley avenue spent yesterday In Easl St. Louis on a business kip.

Mrs, Catherine Haberer, aget resident who lor a long time hai been confined to her home on street with illness, is Improving slowly. Boll Weevil is Wise To Poisoning Stunt COLUMBIA, S. C. Tin boll weevil Is wise to attempts farmers to poison him. When lethal substances are spread over a cotton field to kill the pests the simply stop breathing, spread and "take off" for a less congested atmosphere.

At least the boll weevil is capable of such tactics, says Dr. Mills, professor of chemistry at the University of South Carolina. in explaining failure of poison to eliminate weevils. Countess of Granard Wears Short Jacket PARIS at Longchamps Include many Messed women at this leaeon. The countess of Granard, Daughter of the late Ogden Mills Appeared at the races recently In short jacket of black astrakan, a back broadcloth dress and Mack velvet draped beret.

Udy Granard is one of the Known owners In Europe. She her Cher's racing string takes ar "management, decision of the congregation on whether or not the candidate be ex- the call will be made. The. Rev. W.

L. Bentz of Ohio, secretary of the Evangelical' home mission board, will give a talk dur- ng'the Sunday school period. The Brotherhood of the Evangelical church will sppnser a p.lay called "The Greater Commandment" wjll? be given in the church parlors'Friday. Nov. 21 at 8 o'clock and will be dramatized by tKe Lancaster "Players "of The Ladies AW of the Church held its regular November meeting Thursday afternoon.

A pastry sale was planned for Saturday, Dec. 6. Party at Roxana, Mrs. O. Logan of Roxana was hostess at a pinochle party at her home Wednesday night.

'Those present were Mr. and Mrs-. Ed Mchan, Mr. and Mrs. R.

McManus, Mr. and Mrs. William Redd and Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves of Roxana, Mr.

and Mrs. Cecil Blankenshlp and daughter; glnia, of Wood River. Pastry Sale The Junior Class of the Community High School will give a pastry sale Saturday at the Illinois Power Light i office. Miss A. Frohardt, instructor at the school, is the class sponsor.

Birthday Surprise Party Mrs. Henry Hoppert of Eighth street was surprised on her ilrthday Wednesday evening by a jarty of. friends. The evening was pent playing cards. Those who attended were Mrs.

Henry Hoppert, Mrs. Frank Roach, Mrs, Robert Rotsch, Mrs, Ferd Schueler, Mrs. Oscar Sanders, Mrs. E. W.

Lutz, Mrs. Albert Hoppert, Mrs. J. CJamer. Mrs.

A. P. Anderson, Mrs. B. W.

Mrs. N. L. Wolff, Mrs. Theo.

Schueler, Mrs. C. Bartels, Mrs. A. Wuesenfeldt, Chicago Inventor, at 90, Still Works Every Day Artc IC AGO and days a week who 8 ln ohlca tlu the in his shop here.

6 Mr lnve "Mo" most of lived to be 107; one Mrs. James Mahoney. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Gilworth, who has been visiting friends and relatives here and In Alton, has heen the guest of her mother, Chiles, She left for Chicago this morning, Afternoon Bridge Farty Mrs.

Z. D. Lumley entertained at bridge with an afternoon party, at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Newton Jessup, Mrs.

Warren Buell, and Mrs. Charles. Baker additional guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs, N. Jcssup, Mrs.

Clifford Manlove. and Mrs. Ben Lewis. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Bridge Club Mrs.

Joe Lamm was hostess to her bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. M. S. Emmons was an adm- tlonal guest.

High scores were made by Mrs. Emmons and Mrs. Green. "Luncheon was served, Joe Kalista and daughter, Dorothy, of St. Louis spent Armistice Day with Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Tompach, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wavea, proprietors, have closed 1 the Hartford Sweet Shop which they owned and operated for the past 18 months. The shop, however, has not been sold.

James Fennesscy, who has been a patient in St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Granite City for treatment of pneumonia, was brought back to his home here, where he Is convalescing. Dr. M. S.

Emmons of Wood River, Dr. W. of Alton, and Dr. W. Emmons of Beardstown went on a hunting trip in the country near Beardstown today.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Montgomery have left on a combined business Youn von Men seeking iwlvance- Drafti more pay? get into ng par.on»4 ln XJi'j Mid west Institute FREE! FOR ONE WEEK ONLY BEGINNING Saturday, No vember 15 CONTINUING THROUGH Saturday. November 22 ONE PAIR OF FULL FASHIONED PURE THREAD SILK HOSE WOMtM WITH BACH PAIR OF ENNA JETTIGKS This to a special drive for new customers, tn inducement for more ladies of Alton to become acquainted with these wonder Shoes. Those who know them will tell you that they are the MOST COMFORTABLE footwear to bo had.

Remember we are EXPERTS in PITTING the HARD TO FIT. A trial will convince you of the SUPERIORITY of these FATIGUE REDUCING SHOES. OUR I It BTOOK OF "ENNA- JBTTIOK BHOEO" of NBWUBT STYLM AND NEWEST LEATHERS. carry i hum In ill (torn AAAAA to Kr.f, Irom 1 10 IS. NEWARK STIRS AMERICA WITH 162 SHOEREDUCTIONS NEW ARK SHOES Men's and Women's NOW Feels that only real concessions will start the buying that will restoreprosperity I A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT "When skies were clear and all the country was riding on a wave of prosperity, Newark's policy was to put more value, better materials, smarter styling into every pair of Newark shoes.

"Then the stock market crashed. Newark stuck to its established policy. So today when Newark announces a cut frdm its regular $3 actually getting that much more off the price of shoes originally selling for at least a dollar below their real "I am confident that the people of America know a bargain when they see that Newark stores will be crowded by people 'buying now'." Bringing back prosperity may seem like a big and difficult it is really very simple. It all starts with the people theirselves. they booms.

If they hold off from buying is dull That's why Newark wants to give the real buying now. That's why Newark announces today a reduction on the smartest Fall 1930 for Men and Women. The best ideas from London are in the Men's Shoes. The smartest creations of Paru You need new shoes now when Winter is right at Hand. You can't afford to endanger your health with thin soles this season.

YOU can't afford to risk your job by the run-down appearance of run-down health! Help bring prosperity back! BUX NOW! Newark is giving you a real reason for doing it! Mit kij oxford, witk iiurd trim. i Newark Shoe Stores encourage the "BUY NOW" movement by making a Black teotch grain and imootH Untn er oxford; with new ilyle tip Snort with Mtremo WU Black tcoleK fraia, leather oxford) leather heeli. with (rain trim. Brown or black wing tip ford, with high military heeL WOMEN'S Regular Newark $3.50 Shoes 95 pair reduction on men's and women's famous Newark shoes MEN'S Regular Newark $3.50 Shoes O.95 mm pair high and all high and low standard OlPAfttMCNT 5JOR15 NEWARK SHOE STORE W. Third Street Alton, 111..

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