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PAGE SIX ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, CLDZW FAR TUB WKDDmoe TUB OAHCM MKXPTIOW i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiHMiiiiiuiiiiniimiiiuiiimnNniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiHiiiHiii Miss Mnrln Cbrlstop to Formal announcement of tho approaching miirriat'e of Miss Marie ChriFtoe of 714 Twenty-ninth street, Sioux City, to Roger Frnnklin Willert, roach at. Lecrls HiRl Srhool, Sioux City, was made last night at dessert-parly given hy Miss Christne's mother, Mrs. Hnrry C. Cliristoe, nrul sister, Mrs. II.

W. McClintock, of West Frnnk- forf, nt 'be Christoe home, 1214 Washington avenue. Miss Christop, who is spending p'irl of her vacation in Alton, will leave next week for Sioux City. The wedding will take place on Christmas day, at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church. Nut.

cups, with lilies of the valley attached to the handles, held cards hearing the announcement: Rocker and Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Chrisloe and Mr. McCIin- tock wore assisted in serving hy Mrs. K.

J. Byron and Mrs. E. J. Christoe.

The house was decorated with asters, and a bridal party, in crepe paper, was placed on a buffet. The party, composed of a bride r.nd her six attendants, was fashioned by children of a playgrounds in Sioux City, directed by Miss Christoe. "Hearts" provided entertainment, and Mrs. Ralph Byron, Miss Ruth Bonn. Miss Sophia Hull, Miss Dorothy Lowrance and Mrs.

Ross Milford of Wood River were awarded prizes. Mr. Willert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willert.

of Reinbeck, fa. He is a graduate of Reinbeck High School and graduated from the Iowa State College at Cedar Falls, la. Hfl is studying for his master's degree nt the University of Iowa, Iowa City. Mr. Willert is a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.

Miss Christoe attended Alton High Srhool, Shurtleff College and the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, and is a graduate of the National Recreation School in New York. She is assistant director of recreation in Sioux City, and is a member of the Sioux City Quota Club and of the Alton Business and Professional Women's Club. Hostesses to Pre-Nuptinl Party The Misses Lucille Wendle and Helen Mulqueeny were hostesses to pretty party Wednesday night, entertaining in honor of Miss Grace Lindley, fiancee of Mark Jacobson, at the home of Miss Wendle, 215 Patterson place. Twelve guests were in attendance, nnd following the playing of bunco enjoyed refreshments. The bridal motif was used In the decorations and favors, and tho refreshment table was ornamented with a large cake, iced In pink and white and topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom.

Miss Lindley was presented with a pre-nuptial gift, and the Misses Loretta Stolze, Leona Dreisoerner and Eleanor Boernor were awarded ounco prizes, Club nt Hlclinrdson Homo Mrs. M. L. Macdonald of 3709 Aberdeen avenue had as guests on Thursday members of the Breeze- In Club. Mrs.

Joseph Richardson, Mrs. John Laird, Mrs. Matt Bennett, Mrs. John Cruse, Mrs. Emil Roderfield and Mrs.

Robert Mitchell were given prizes. Mrs. Mitchell, residing at 1138 Vernie av'enue, will have the club as her guest in two weeks. Webber McComietl Surprised Webber McConnell was surprised Tuesday night at his home, the occasion being his birthday. The guests played cards and were awarded to Ralph Alderson, Miss Mnrjorie Kaeser, Mrs.

L. B. Oster- inan and Mrs. Alderson. Refreshments were served by the Misses Betty Schrimpf, Joanne Klnaner, Betty Ostermnn and Shirley McConnell.

The house WHS decorated with asters and other flowers, and two birthday cakes were placed on the refreshments table, Thu dining room was illuminated with candles Those attending were Mr. and Mis. B. L. Ostermnn, Mr.

and Mrs, A. G. McConnell, Mr. and Mrs Frank fierghoff, Mr. nnd Mrs Louis Misegades, Mr.

and Mrs Ralph Addorson, Mr. and Mrs Phillip Kaeser and daughter, Mnr- jorie; Mr. and Mrs. L. B.

Osterman nnd daughter, Betty; Miss Jeanne Klasner, Miss Betty Schrimpf Oliver Berghoff, Mr. and Mrs. McConnell nnd daughter, Shirley, Dinner for While Members of the Mi-Henry employes of Alton and Jerseyville Vessel's stores, held a fan-well dinner at Maple Inn, Godfrey, Thursday evening honoring Miss Helen White, who has resigned her posi tion with the Alton Twenty-seven and guests, including Mr. mid Mrs. Maurice Scssel and Miss June Ilal- loran, weld seated at a U-shaped table decorated with banquets of gladioli.

After dinner the guest of honor was presented with a gift by Mrs. Henry A. Bennett, in behalf of tin club. Miss White has accepted position HS cashier for American National Inmirance Company nnd will take- up her new duties Monday. Quarterly meeting uf I lie organization followed the presentation of tho gift.

Wiener Ilouvt for Billy Bull Mr. and Mn. W. F. Bull of 424 East Fourth itreet were host and hostess to a wiener roust Thursday night, entertaining in honor of their ton, Billy, on the occasion of hli twelfth birthday.

Twenty guests, Including school run U-s anil of Billy, were In attendance. Billy received anniversary from relatives and friends. gifta Ojor-Snilth Sept. 7 Announcement, has been mnde of the marriage of Miss Hazel Alice Smith, daughter of Mrs, Tillie Smith and the late Henry C. Smith of 502 Ferguson avenue.

Wood River, to Jnmes Walter Ogg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ogg of Mndison. The marriage occurred al 8 o'clock Saturday evening, Sept. 7, in the chapel of Blackburn College, Cnrlinville, nnd wns witnessed by members of the immediate families.

Dr. William S. Hudson, president of Blackburn College, officiated at the impressive double ring ceremony. The couple dispensed with attendants. A program of organ music was played by Mrs.

William S. Hudson and the couple entered the chnpcl to music of Mendelssohn's. The bride wore costume suit of wine, sheer wool, with soldier blue accessories, and a shoulder corsage of pale yellow ten roses and baby chrysanthemums. Later in the evening a reception was held nt the home of the bride's mother in Wood River for those who attended the wedding. Refreshments were served from table decorated with a floral center pieee of pink roses, and a two-tiered wedding cake, on crystal cake stand, which had been a wedding gift to the bride's mother.

White candles were nt each end of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Ogg will leave Sept. 23 for Angola, where they will make their home this winter while Mr.

Ogg completes his last year nt College, An- goln. They will reside in an apartment at 503 South Wnyno street, Angola. For the past four years Miss Smith was employed by the Giohl Printing Company in Wood River. Mr. Ogg is the son of the former superintendent of schools at Roxana, Bruce Ogg, and Mrs.

Ogg of Madison, who formerly resided on Tenth street In Wood River. He hns attended Blackburn College and Washington University and has completed one year's work at Tri- Stnte College. During the summer he hns been employed at the Shell Oil Company In Wood River. Mr. Ogg and Miss Smith were graduated from Enst Alton-Wood River Community High School and the bride nttended Chicago Art Institute.

Wedding at Christian Church First Christian Church, at Eighth nnd Easton streets, was the setting of a pretty wedding Thursday night at 8 o'clock when Miss Ozelln Dunston, daughter of Mrs. Vern Dunston of 310 Mills street, became the bride of Eugene Silveus. The church was decorated with gladioli and palms, and Cathedral tnpers were placed on the altar. Mrs. C.

B. Dnvidson sang Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly" before the wedding, and was accompanied by Miss Gladys Rathgeb, pianist. Miss Rnthgeb played the wedding march from Lohengrin as the bridal party entered the church. The bride wns attended by her sisters, Mrs. William Roettgers and Miss June Phillips, nnd Jesse Roland nnd William Roettgers were best man and groomsman.

The ring ceremony wns performed by the Rev. C. E. Shepnrd. The bride walked with her uncle, Enrl Bennett, who gave her In marriage.

Mrs. Roettgers led the bridal processional, preceding Miss Phillips. Miss Dunston wore a bridal gown of teal slipper satin, and a fingertip veil caught to the hair with flowers. Her flowers were white lilies and baby chrysanthemums. The gown was made with a gathered bodice, sweetheart neckline and short puffed sleeves, and a full floor touching skirt.

Mrs. RoetlRcrs and Miss Phillips were similarly attired in white taffeta gowns, and wore flowers in their hair. They curried pink gladioli nnd blue delphiniums. A reception, nt (ended by 35 guests, followed the wedding taking place nt the home of Mr. Silveus' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Silveus, 3070 Alby street. The Silveus home was decorated with gladioli, and a two-lier wedding cake ornamented a large table in the dining room. Refreshments were served to the guests. Mr.

nnd Mrs. Silveus have taken up their residence at East Third street. Mr. Silveus is with the Western Cartridge Company. treasurer.

Mrs. Hnrry Bailey, nnd devotional, Mrs. Ottls Stockton. The group plan to ghe a rummage sale Oct. 2R.

Luncheon was served at noon. A howl of hatchelor buttons were used as the center piece of the table. Tho old Mystery Pals were revealed nnd new ones selected. The club will meet, in two weeks with Mrs. Fred Buck at her home on George street.

Miss Miller Hostess Miss Rosemary Miller, daughter of Mrs. Rose T. Miller of lllOa Alby street, entertained members of club at, her home Thursday evening. Two tables were occupied by the quest's who played bridge, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lui cien C.

Winter, Miss Miller and Mrs. Robert Klein. Refreshments I were served late in the evening i by the hostess, assisted by her mother. Mrs. Lucien C.

Winter of 1509 Jersey street will entertain the club nt her home in two weeks. PERSONAL othi-iV Mi-ctliit; Maniuettc Mulders' Club will meet Monday al '2. o'clock for its first meeting of the season. Officers will I'locled, and plans for the 19-10-in-ll season will will be discussed. Chili ut Alillimi-r Homo Johanna Thompson Club of South-Central Illinois will meet al the home of Mr.

anil Mrs. William Aldingcr, WiiNhiiitjIon avenue, Sunday. Covered dish dinner will be servi-d al To cl in Paul Siiflcnhorgrr of Payne-, and Miss Kvrlyn Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Archil- W. Wilson of Roxana and the lali- lu-v.

Wilson, will be married Sunday noon, Sept. 'JO, in tin 1 Church of tin? Ko.Xiiim. At Die linn- of his death, about it year 11140, tin- UL-V. Wilson was pastor of (he Chuieh of tho in Alton. Mr.

Snelenhi'wr and Miss Wilson are employes of Western Cartridge Company. Friendly Nix Nuiiu; The Friendly Six Club met Thumiuy with Mrs. H. w. Kmmer- son of Johnson During the morning a business meeting wns hold and new were elected as follows: President, Mra.

Sidney Kobinsou; seeretary- V. W. C. A. Conference Sunday Miss R.

Kdith Mitten, general secretary at the Alton Young Women's Christian Association, Miss Louise Hubbard, Miss Charlotte Krug, Miss Olive Hiddell, Miss Marie Hastings and Miss Hazel Bent, will attend a conference of Y. W. C. A. secretaries in Springfield Sunday.

Representatives from Associations in Peoria, Springfield, Danville, Decatur nnd East St. Louis will be present. Dinner for V. W. C.

A. Staff Members of the staff of the Young Women's Christian Association, and Mrs. T. C. Hastings and Mrs.

Elizabeth Hubbard, will be dinner guests of Mrs. Henry Andrews in St. Louis Saturday night. Mrs. Andrews, the former Miss Elisabeth Ham, wns a former secretary nt the Alton Association.

Outing for Friendly Club Friendly Club of the Hillcrest Community House had nn outing nnd business session at the Onized club grounds Thursday. Members will meet Thursday during the fall, winter and spring at the Hillcrest House, located on Main street. In attendance yesterday were Mrs. Joseph Elliott, Mrs. George Mossman, Mrs.

Junior Stoddard, Mrs. Carl Ferguson, Mrs. Mae Barton, Mrs. Roy Hill, Mrs. Thelma Walker, Mrs.

Arthur Ritchey, Mrs. K. Nickell, Mrs. Norman Arnold, Mrs. Fred Storm, Mrs.

Arnold Linzy, Mrs. Lela Gottlob and Mrs. Eva Gumm. Luncheon for Club Mrs. Harry Robertson of Brown street was hostess to a luncheon Thursday, and had as guests members of a club.

During the afternoon the women played pinochle, and Mrs. Charles Wallace, Mrs. John Hale, Mrs. Felix Yost, and Miss Helen Cummings were awarded club prizes. Mrs.

Wallace will entertain the club at her home in Wood River in two weeks. Party for McGovern Mrs. Russell E. Logan gave a party last evening in honor of Miss Mary McGovern, feted bride-to-be of Frank Hendrlckson of Wood River. Mrs.

Logan entertained at, the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pnul Rothacher, 622 Me- chnnic street, being hostess to 12 guests. Miss McGovern was presented with gifts of linen, and the Misses Betty McGovern, Patricia Brueggeman and Lillian Hack, who excelled nt the evening's diversion, bunco, were awarded prizes. Miss McGovern found her gifts beneath a Chinese parasol on a large table in the dining room.

Assisted by her mother, Mrs. Lognn served course repast during the hitter part of the evening. Miniature parasols were favors. Announcement Miss Virginia Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

E. H. Thompson of 518 Marsh street, entertained friends last evening and mnde known her coming marriage to Krnest Walking-ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Wnlkington, of 1500 Carter street. The party was held at the Hillcrest Community House. Following an hour or two devoted to the playing of games the were served refreshments at a table decorated in a color si-home of pink nnd white. A bowl of roses, flanked by candles, provided a center piece.

Pink nut cups, edged in white Inee, were favors. Concealed in the cups were small cards bearing the announcement: "Jinny and Ernie Sept. 27." The Misses Heginn Watson nnd Betty Jean Thompson were given party favors. Mr. WalkiiiKton is an employe of the Duncan Foundry and Mn- chinc Company.

Club With Mrs. IIu ert.v Mrs. Newell Hfigorty of 2-426 Brown slreet, entertained eight guests ul her home Thursday evening nt a pinochle party and 'shower, honoring Mrs. Leroy Boedecker of West Elm street. Prizes at pinochle went to Mrs.

George Geruiiig, Wood River, Mrs. Marsh Howard and Mrs. lioedeoker. The r.hower gifts wem presented to Mrs. Boedecker In pan-els attractively wrapped in pink and blue paper, I he color scheme used in table decorations.

Lindley (iuttut of Honor Miss Viola Kreider of 1200 East Seventh itreet entertained members of a club Inst night at her home. During the evening the prevented gift to Mils Grace Lindley, whole marriage to Mark Jacobson will take place' Ocl. 5. Bridge was plc.yed, and prizes were awarded to the Miases Eileen Kroider, Patricia Wendle, Joanlta Saaek and Eleanor Boerner. Mr.

nnd Mrs. Fred Merke and grandson, Arthur DeGrand, of St. Louis, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Thompson of 808 Maurice street. Leo Stanton of Jerseyville was brought to St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday afternoon for medical Dr. and Mrs.

E. W. Enos of Godfrey and Mr. and Mrs. H.

Luddeke of Hillcrest avenue have returned from a three weeks' stay in California. While in Los Angeles Mr. and Mrs. Luddeke observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. John Trosley of 302 South Main street, Wood River, is a patient at St.

Joseph's Hospital where he was admitted Thursday evening for surgery today. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Thompson, accompanied by their grandson, Richard Earl Graff, will leave Sun- dny to visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. nnd Mrs. O. R. Hechf, in Toledo, O.

They will spend a week in the cast. Thompson, who is with the Citizens Coach Company, will have his first, vacation in 30 years next week. Phyllis Jean Courtney of 1015 Belle street was moved to St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday evening for medical treatment. Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Sailsberry of Stonington, nttended the wedding of their nephew. Eugene Silveus, and Miss Ozella Dunston, at the First Christian Church, Thursday night. Mrs. Charles Springman of 904 Logan street has entered St.

Joseph's Hospital for medical treatment. Miss Melba Clevenger returned Thursday from Chicago where she attended the American Cosmeticians' Association convention. Sessions were held at Hotel Sherman. Miss Esther Lyles of Coffeen has re-entered Alton Memorial Hos- pitnl for further treatment. Miss Lyles was a patient at the hospital a few weeks ago.

Spencer Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilson Brown 712 Euclid place, left today for Minneapolis, to resume his teaching position at the University of Minnesota. Births Mr. and Mrs.

Dan Hallihan of Alton, formerly of Decatur, are parents of a daughter born Wednesday, Sept. 11, in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Hallihan is physical director at the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr.

and Mrs. John Coatney of East Alton, Rural Route 1, are parents of a son, their first child. The baby was born at 7:05 a. today at. Alton Memorial Hospital and weighed six pounds and three ounces.

A daughter, weighing seven pounds nnd 12 ounces, was horn this morning at 5:30 o'clock at Alton Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Swenson of 1023 Phinney avenue.

The baby is their second child. Mr. and Mrs. James Myatt of 1213 Rodemeyer avenue are announcing the birth of a son. The baby, born at Alton Memorial Hospital this morning at 6:59 o'clock, weighed seven pounds and one ounce.

To Complete Plans for Club's Flower Show The Alton Garden Club will meet at 7:30 o'clock on next Tuesday evening, at the home of and Mrs. B. Frey, 2035 Park avenue. Plans will be completed for the club's annual flower show to be held Oct. 4 and 5.

Eleanor Kreider was a guest in addition to club members. Refreshments wore served by the hostess, and the guests, 12 In number, wore seated at one table, in the dining room. A wedding cake, ornamented with figures representing a bride and bridegroom, was the center piece, and favors were match holders, attached to pink rosebuds. Pink was the predominating color in the party appointments. Next meeting of the club, In two weeks, will be hold with Miss Ruth Spaniol, 932 East Seventh street.

Choir Plans Potluck Dinner Mrs. H. R. Barton, director, Thursday night invited the First Presbyterian Church's senior choir to a potlucjc dinner at her home in Wood River at its next rehearsal. She announced the hour of the dinner nt 6:30 o'clock next Thursday evening.

A committee to plan the menu and to assign portions of It to choir members was appointed last night. On it are Miss Dorothy Ebbert, Miss Oneita MacCnuley. nnd Miss Eleanor Gildersleeve. State President ut Club Meeting Mrs. Alice W.

Appleby of Jacksonville, president of the Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club, will address meeting of the Alton Business and Professional Women's Club at tin- Young Women's Christian Association Tuesday night, following dinner at o'clock. The nicri- ing is in charge of the committee, of which Mrs. Dnlsl- bellc Good is chairman. Club ut Vi'iikcy Home Mrs. Verne Yeakey of Ervuy avenue entertained on Thursday, having as guests members of ii club.

Following luncheon at 12 o'clock bunco wan played and were Riven to Mrs. Earl Bopp, Mis. Hoy Yea key, Mrs George and Mrs. Louis Fickerl. Mrs.

Kdward Krueger on IMVII.V street will he hostess to the club In two weokr Miss Mildred Batchelor of 935 College avenue will enter Alton Memorial Hospital Saturday morning for a tonsillectpmy. Mr. and Mrs. J. Trcmmell, Mrs.

K. Kies, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kroner arid Mrs.

J. Fullager attended tho funeral of Bromley Lewis, civil engineer, in Edwardsville Wednesday. Lewis died of injuries re- qeived in an automobile accident. Mrs. Cecil Frye of 3410 Brown street underwent an operation this morning for the removal of her tonsils.

Average Alton Family Larger Than in 1930 WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, average family is larger in 1940 than it was ten years ago, an analysis of census figures revealed, today. According to preliminary population and dwelling unit figures for Alton, tho average local family consists of approximately 3.6 persons, whereas the size of an average Alton family in 1930 was approximately 3.0. This increase departs from the general trend, which, according to Census Bureau officials, is downward. In arriving at the size of the average 1940 Alton family, the tabulation of the number of occupied dwelling units was used.

The Bureau said this figure corresponds roughly to the number of families. Of 8632 dwelling units in Alton reported to the census of housing, 8504 are occupied, while 128 or 1.5 per. cent of the total are vacant, the Census Bureau said. Alton's preliminary population la Stolen Track Is Found Before It's Missed by Owner Through an odd chain of circumstances stolen truck was recovered in Alton Thursday before the owner had occasion to miss the vehicle and make any report about it. At a.

m. Miss Inez Wynne called the police to report that she hr.d found abandoned in her driveway, 1734 Main street, blocking access to the garage, a truck which apparently had been left there during the night. Police Patrolman Brown was sent to investigate. Unable to get trace of an owner, he drove the truck to a garage, whoever abandoned the vehicle having left the ignition key in place. Tracing through the' license number, Police Sergeant Waller found the truck to be property of Arthur Grable of Cottage Hills.

Further investigation revealed Grable had just filed a report at Wood River that the truck was apparently stolen. When he got in touch with the Alton department, he was told where to recover his property. He reported to the police (hat the truck evidently had been taken from in front of his home late last evening. Church Events Choir of the First Christian Church will meet for rehearsal tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Business moeling will follow.

The young people of the church will meet at the church at 6:15 o'clock to attend in a body the Bi-County Young People's Federation of the Christian Church which Is meeting at Belleville tonight. Service League of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will have a rummage sale Oct. 5, at the Tonsor building on Enst Broadway. Col.

Oleary Tells Of K.of CProgram To Combat Isms' Field Agent Speaks Before Alton Council of Order Tho program of the Knights of Columbus, embracing a strengthening of Christian ideals as a bulwark against influences aimed at American institutions, was discussed at a meeting of Alton Council of the order, Thursday night, by Col. M. J. O'Leary, representative of the supreme office at New Haven, Conn. Between the extremists, said Col.

O'Leary, stands the church with its tried and proved principles. Adherence to these, and spreading he set forth as a major aim of the order in its program for the new fiscal year. Spread of these principles by the organization of study groups, through lectures, and other methods was urged. Winners of the recent K. of C.

golf tournament were announced at the meeting by W. L. Budde, chairman of the committee in charge of the event. Herbert Wickenhauser, the winner, was presented with a dozen golf balls, and his name will be engraved on the trophy in the club library. Hugh Bergfeld was the runner-up.

Also listed for prizes were Tom Gavin, Al Johel, H. Schenk, Tom Jun, Francis Manning, and Verdell Williams. Lutheran Women Meet at Moro MORO, Sept. Sixty-two members and one visitor were at the last meeting of the Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society, and one new member was received into the group. The hostesses were Mrs.

Irwin Nolle, Mrs. Charles Schoenbaum, Mrs. William Wilkening, Mrs. Fred Mansholt, Mrs. Paul Helmkamp, Mrs.

Charles Levi and Miss Helen Dubbelde. For Thursday afternoon, Sept. 19, the women have planned a silver tea and have invited the Prairietown Ladies' Aid to be their guests, An entertainment will be given and the main speaker will be Miss Mary Lohr of CaVlinville, southern Illinois district representative of the Valparaiso Guild of Valparaiso University. Miss Lohr will explain the work being done by the guild and welcome new members. 4-H Club Meets Misses Molly Sawyer and Shirley Hendrlcks were hostesses to 23 of the Girls' 4-H club at the home of Mrs.

George Hendricks Wednesday afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock. Games were played and later refreshments were served. Mrs. William Malcom will be the girls' leader for the winter project and meetings are being planned for every two months. Those present who had birthdays the past month, and were honored were, Molly Sawyer, Ruth Dorsey, Beatrice Lilly and Mrs.

William Malcom. Home Economics Class Grace Buell will continue her classes In home economics and meetings will be held at the home of Mrs. Herman Helmkamp each week on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Dorothy Zimmerman, who had charge of the home hygiene class, is planning a trip for the class through Alton State Hospital in the near future.

Home from Hospital E. G. Johnson, who underwent surgical treatment and was a patient nt Alton Memorial Hospital for 10 days, was moved to her home Monday evening. Miss Georgia Knbel, a sister of Mrs. Johnson, has also been a patient at the hospital for several weeks.

Miss Kabel is improving, but is not yet able to leave the hospital. THE UPPER ALTON STUDIOS ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR 5th YEAR With the Following Teachers PIANO: Ruth Meister, Clare Pettingill. VOICE: Dorothy Bott, Clark Sparks. VIOLIN: William Oberkircher. DRAMATIC ART AND SPEECH: Dorothy Colonius and Mary Dickinson Henderson.

KINDERGARTEN: Jeanne Hale McCulloch. DANCING: Doris Martini Heirmann and Henro Heitmann. 1520 Washington Avenue honc 4200 Pompadorable! Holled-up-ln-front calot in fine fur felt Now fashion flush for Fall in black $2.98 i-xciling new colors 11 and Hag News! New fall bags for every costume! Suedes calfs novelty leathers. Newest styles black, navy, $1.00 JljjJJ lie W. 8rd myrtle k.

paul MILLINERY ACCESSORIES Gets $46 Surprise Ethel Gaff, 19-year-old Fort Wayne, waitress, counts the $46 tip she received after serving luncheon to Henry Ford and men- bers of his party. She wasn't sure whether the motor manufacturer had meant to leave such a had forgot his change. A day later, in Detroit, Harry Bennett, personal director of the Ford Motor said he had left the money because "she did a very good job in taking care of us." Negro Welfare League Picnic on Sept. 21 The Non-Partisan Negro Welfare League will celebrate its second anniversary with a picnic at Rock Spring park on Sept. 21.

Beginning at 1 p. baseball games and-, races will be staged. The speaking program will be at 8 p. and dancing will begin at 9. Paul Smith is president of the Negro league and Earl Ervin is secretary.

A general invitation has been extended to the public to attend the picnic, it was announced. The picnic also will celebrate the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Smith said. Fish Fry Members of the Alton Exchange club held a fish fry at the Onized Club grounds Thursday evening in place of their weekly meeting. Guests at the gathering included members of the East Alton club. Plan G.

A. R. Memorial SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 13 Funds to establish a memorial to the Grand Army of the Republic in Springfield near the tomb of Abraham Lincoln were sought today by the National Women's Relief Corps, G. A.

R. auxiliary. HARTMANN'S YOUTH SHOP PIDID FIRI1G1EI SPORT SHIRTS For ichool or iporti, every boy needs at leait one flannel tho more colorful, the better. Among the in the color parade theie guy, colorful plaidi in fine quality flannel, tailored by KAYNEE. Made in Choice of plaque front itylw, or buttoned SUM (or boyi of agw, to 20.

to 18 95c to $1.95 LOUIS J. HARTMANN 1940 Madison County AAA Officers for 1941 Are Named Arthur Meffert Leef Township, Preoident of Committee EDWARDSVILLE, Sent (Special.) Arthu Leef township, was elected nh.i man of the Mndison County mitt.ee for the 1941 AAA program, at the county tlon at the Farm Bureau day. Elected as i the county committee was Li M. Wlllaredt, Chouteau. Third on the regular county committee three is Earl P.

Reid, pi 0 First delegate Is George ing. Marine, and second is Walter A. Maurer, ulnora The new countw officers replace harles J. Heck, Jarvto towns! who had held office for the four years and Benjamin Witt. Collinsville, who has con necteo with the administration of the AAA in this county for the past seven years.

Neither was a candidate for re-election. County officers are elected bv delegates selected at township elections Tuesday. One of the three committeemen elected In each township is designated as chairman, another as vice-chairman, and another as member. Committeemen for townships Inelude: Alhambra August Cross Walter A. Maurer, Albert Abert.

Collinsville John J. Keller Carl F. Launhardt, William Blass' Edwardsville Edwin C. Rethmeier, William W. McKee, John M.

West. Jt. Russell Charles F. Havelka, George J. Miller, Edward A.

Havelka. Foster Joe E. Titchenal, Arthur B. Culp, Benjamin F. Oetken.

Godfrey Henry P. Bachman, Louis Lageman, August Brecht. Moro Samuel J. Dorsey, Carl M. Johnson, William D.

Bertels. New Douglas Louis H. Rosenthal, Albert J. Kline, Edward H. Johanntdsettel.

St. Jacob Lester G. Schoeck, Richard E. Ellis, Edwin Kunz. Wood River Harry H.

Homm, George F. Heeren, Charles E. Reuter, jr. Taken to Sanitarium Vincent (Bud) Phelan, who has been a patient in St. Anthony's Infirmary since last July, has been moved to the Madison County sanitarium at Edwardsville.

He was moved yesterday by Magistrate Cotter and Police Chief Smith in an automobile, and was said today by Judge Cotter to have stood the trip without evidence of fatigue. Phelan has been making excellent progress, he reported, and already has shown substantial progress. Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily. HARTM ANN'S Juven Aisle Alton's largest selection 3-Piece Legging Sets in Toddler and Junior sizei 2 to Zipper Leggings and Cap. Herringbone, Tweeds, regulationi and solid colors in all-wool materials.

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