Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 5

uncled to tne si I "i examination phy If 78 men represents if "Cat numbers of niert of lh within the past flva of the men to- n'ecessarlly mean designates a cort- 6 listed as available fe; rddl Jones, Loul were: CHuroqh Brtstow, Howard Vorshec cyd n.vii Orvel KtaB ML rJJslEilo, Robin LllUbrWge, Emll a Murahall Fllam "KSrVnrbcs Calame, Robert fri.KAnmonyJohnGreco.Jj iv Buddie Lee Ov. i Wideman, Fames ming aw- lewis. Attend Funeral WOOD RIVER. Mr. and Mrs Zen Shortridge of Acton aw nue returned Sunday from HalS' Lboro, where they attended the fU- 1 of Mrs.

Shortage's mother I Mrs. Martha Yates, who died at Chicago last week. Others attend- 1,2 he funeral at Hillsboro were J. and Mrs. C.

Mr and Mrs. Lester Crull, Mrs Lu Handle of Wood River and i). E. Crull of East Alton. May Day Party WOOD RIVER.

Mr. and Mrs A C. Brugger of Fifth street gave I a May Day party for their daugh- llers, Armella, Mary Jane, Marita and Dorothy, at their home Satur day afternoon. A playlet, was given by the girls and Armella was crowned of the May. Her small sister, Dorothy, was crown Elaine Verdun, Betty PKirchner, Mary Lynn MUler an( Mary Jane Brugger were maids honor.

The flower girls were Patsj Mayfleld and Jacqueline Thurman Trainbearer was Marita BrUgger I The party took place in the yan I where there was a Maypole tied I with rainbow colors, around whicl I the girls danced. Mrs. Brugger I served refreshments. Others pres I ent were Mary Lee Gray, Joan Al I berU, Rose Petrekovich, Joan Ver I dun, Irene Pomhovich and Irene Birthday Dinner WOOD RIVER. Mr.

and Mrs I William Luman entertained at thei home Sunday with a birthday din ner honoring Mrs. Harry Frede Iking. Tulips formed a-centernigc I for the table. Guests were 1 Mr. an I Mrs.

Harry Fredektng daugh ter, Miss Joan; Mr. and MM- Fw I Penning, Mr. and M.rs. Clarenc Ash, Miss Gladys Ellington. Mrs was presented with, gift by the guests.

New Home Nursing Class I WOOD RIVER. A horn nursing class will be organized Wednesday at the high school. Th meeting Is scheduled for 7 o'clock Mrs. L. D.

Archer will instruc I the class, which is being sponsore by the Red Cross. Anyone interest ed may attend. lots Or Pensions for Everybody After War According to the report recentl given to Congress by N. R. P.

was planned to take care of every tody "from the cradle to th grave''-ekh, er with good Jobs, lib pensions, or otherwise. Amer would always have "freedom want." But the report 1 wng Ignored. Unless the peopl unite to demand that the. plan out, America, th likely to go baqk to th old evils unemploymen Poverty, starvation for th0 age 1 dltabled-perhaps a depvwwio worse than we have eve An amazing book Is.noW otfera showing that this plan i Mln other similar plan.must I. or America may face ruin JiBV ta The boo wows ho' MI IK nl such a disaster, how lur.

.1 plan ado hojy to. mak lh America will" "have I want and poverty. It wi do American will livelihood. Support of the Plan, the book nsme EVENING TELEGRAPH Worid Mrs. Esther Raymond Cunningham, River Mifflli Dies JEEf VISITS PUNLS At WOOD RtfER GRADE SCHOOL this 'jeep, typte'al of those for Which the Wood River schools collected rnorf riiacfe a brief, stay to take the Minute Maids foM The'girls, received the largest contributions, which, added to.

purchases of Stamps by Students, was enough to buy twelve cars such as the one photographed. Behind the auto are: Otis Keeler, of the state'board bf instruction; A. Smith, superintendent of Wood River schools; OmaY'Lyon, chairman of the bond sales; C. 0. DeAtley, principal of Lewis-Clark school', where the picture was taken; and Walter Brown, from the office of the state superintendent of in the jeep are.

from left, Betty French, Sally jullivan, Norma Vivrette, Lois Prusia, Verna Cerl Driver is Private and beside him is Sergeant Brennan, both of Jefferson Barracks. RIVER. 4 Bell, 16, elder son of Mr. Sugseli M. Bell of 40 Eckl nue arid ft member clans in East Community High 'severe bruises to his' loft bicycle mishap in Alton i Monday.

According to, a. T--, Alton police. Bell was riding east In Broadway, near a truck which'Was proceeding 1 in direction. At Central avfenik was thrown ffom the North Alton News To Improve Playground The Booster 'Club of North Side i Playground Association Mohdaf night decided to make some improvements at the playground. This work will get under way May 10, to continue throughout the week.

It was said this morning by Elmer Mitchell, president, who presided at Monday night's meet- he and'the chairman of the building and grounds committee, Joe Yungck, were that, under favorable conditions the work could be completed in about a week, and not drag along -for a month or more. Mitchell pointed out that it is planned 'to have 25 "or 30 club nembers volunteer their services for work each evening. "Of course we expect to get some help from men who are not members of the club. We alwajte do, 1 he added. Two small building projects are under way: First, a concrete floor will be placed in the steel building at the entrance to the grounds; second, a fence Will be erected on either side of theybank, along the north boundary line of the playground.

There is also some painting be done but this depends on the number of volunteer workers, and how the first phases of the work progresses, it is said. Louts Betz Home on Furlough Arriving, Monday afternoon', Louis Betz is here on a 15-day furlough, "and 'id staying at the" home of 'his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson, 1216 State street. He is also visiting other relatives and meeting friends.

His headquarters are at Seattle, Wash. Six feet tall and every inch a man, Louis now tips the beam at 215 pounds, and says he never felt better In his life. At the time he entered the Army he was living at 2616 State street. Party In observance of the fifteenth birthday of Miss Florence Boyd of Grand avenue, a surprise party given In her honor Saturday night, planned andjsarried out by Mr, and Marian Westbrook at their home, 103 Volbracht street, Mrs. Westbrook and Miss Boyd being cousins.

Unaware that a celebration was to mark the occasion, Miss Boyd was at her home when was a knock on the door, Answering, Miss Boyd was greeted by a couple of friends, inviting her tQ the AVestbrook home, where the guests had gathered, -and when arriving a few minutes later was greeted by the singing, You." "Happy Birthday To Twenty boys and girls had been Invited to the party, who soon entered Into the spirit of the occasion. and dancing provided amusement, and refreshments were by Mrs. Westbrook, assisted by Miss Boyd. Boom Mothers Meet Wednesday Regular monthly meeting of Room Mothers of McKlhley-Del mar schools will be held Wednes day at 1:30 p. m.

at McKlnley school. Some important business matters will come up for discussion and consideration. Mrs. Gus Walt' et, president of the Room Mothers, is desirous that the meeting bo well Home on Furlough Richard Eccles, who had just completed war maneuvers near Needles, Is spending a 15- day furlough at his home, 5 West Elm street. He plans on returning west Friday.

Known to, his friends and associates as "Dick," he is identified with a medical unit, and is deeply concerned with the work. He has taken on some weight since entering the Army. Business Meeting, Social Hour Carnation Camp; Royal Neighbors, will meet In regular session Wednesday at 7:30 p. in their hall, the Odd Fellows building, on North State street. During the business meeting delegates will be named and plans will be made for attending the district convention, to be held at Wood River, May 21.

the business meet- Ing, there will be a social hour. Personals While at work Monday, Warren 202, MOunier street suffered an Injury when a piece of Steel fell upon his left foot. However, he lost no time from work, but is favoring the injured member, and Is walking with a limp. Mr. and Charles Gerson of Alton-Jerseyville road entertained at their home Sunday with a dinner party.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Ullmrlch and Mr. and Mrs. William Penrose, all from "'William -Ward, 1 wfib haf been employed in the meat department at Tri-Clty, Grocery on North Slate street, has'resigned, and Is working at Owens-Illinois Glass Co.

plant. Charles Vucich, who is attending a naval mechanic school St. Louis, spent the weekend with his family at 238 Delmar avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Schafley of Louis were Sunday visitors of and- Mrs. Phil Somerlad, 2603 State street. The women are sisters. pavement' Bystanders dfiouglut'hls left foot might have beett' Patrolmen moved him eph's hospital emergency tentidn, but immediate tlon revealed no fractures, anoU-he later taken home by aiitpmd- bile. 'V Bell said today, when' called; by his leg was 'pufr and sore, but that he hopeful the injury would have no' serious consequences, no fracture having been disclosed.

Dazed by the fall to the pavement, he said, he had no distinct recollection of what had occurred to cause the accident. He had been In Alton for the evening and was home-bound at the time, he said, 1 Police said the truck near which the youth was riding had proceeded without stopping, the driver apparently knowing nothing of any Occident having occurred. American Home Section WOOD RIVER, Miss Elsie Clanahan of East St. Louis, Twert- ty-Second district president? of the Federated Woman's Clubs 'and institute speaker of the State Household Science Department, will speak at meeting of the Anieri- can Home Section of Wood, River Woman's Club at the home of Mrs, Frank Bauer of 509 Wood WOOD RIVER. May Raymond Cunningham, three- month-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Herman A. Cunningham, 130 Old St. Louis Road, was found dead when parents went to the child's bed this morning, The child was bftrn ian. 12, In addition to his parents, the Infant Is survived by a brother, Vernon Albert, his paternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Herman A. Cunningham, and his maternal grandmother, May Wolf. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet. To Give Operetta At Roxana School River noon.

AVenUe Wednesday after- She will speak on "The Lid Clamped on President Cafe At Wood Rivet Amlsh of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania." A covered dish luncheon will be served at 12:30 preceding the program. Called by Mother's Death WOOD RIVER. Mrs. Hobert Case of Tipton avenue was called to Chicago 'Sunday by the death of her father. Mrs.

Case, mothfr of Robert Case, is visiting here from Chicago. Methodist Philathea Class WOOD RIVER. The Philathea Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday evening at the of Mrs. Fred Penning ot 452 Ferguson avenue. Mrs.

C. M. Scribner, and Mrs. Joseph Bund will be assisting, hostesses. This will be the regular business meeting.

Wood River Notes WOPD RIVER MV, and Mrs, Freeland ofi-Madison were 'overnight their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Allan Thompson, at St. Louis Saturday. They were accompanied home on Sunday by Mr. and Mrs.

Allan Thompson, who spent the day here. Mrs. Emma Thompson of Ferguson avenue was also a guest. Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Bennyhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Atwood and Dallas Tevis of Vandalta were guests Sunday of of Lorena avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

A. Geiselman of Madison avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Earl 1 visited Sunday with ROXANA, May 4. Thursday at 7:30 an operetta, "Hats Off!" by Harrison and Lee, will be presented by the pupils of the Roxana Junior High School at the Edison Gymnasium, It Is the story of John Paul Jones and the American Navy.

Leading parts will be played by Harold Hay, Paul Berry, Gall Winstead, Marl neta Harris, Virginia Banks, Barbara Lamb, Mae Bowler, Helen Sheppard, Geneva Randolph, Bill Andrews, Donald Hubbard, Gary DeWeiter, James Kelly, Dixie Davis. Elizabeth Hamilton, Maurice Exton, Virgil Fuchs Junior Frlsby, Kenneth Rethorn George Paynic and Jack Witter. Thee operetta, under the direction of Miss Opal G. Harney ant Latham E. Harris, is given by permission of the publishers.

Bond Sales Report ROXANA Mayor Charles Harbke, cihairman Roxana's second war loan drjve, a final report of $10,000 additional purchase in the last few days, making a total of $15,400 worth of bonds purchased by Roxana and South Roxana. Home Nursing Class G. O. Norvell is organizing a clas sin home nursing at the Community Building Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.

This Greene Exceeds War Bond Quota Sales Total $407,826 in April Campaign CARROLLTON The Victory Loan bond drive In Greene county yielded $407,826, according to E. J. Uukeman, county chairman, The quota for Greene county was $382,000 and the couttty raised $25,826 In excess of the quota. The Carrollton bond rally and auction on the Courthouse lawn raised $10,000. Lloyd Seely oj White Hall was the auctioneer and sold articles given by Carrollton business A hog was sold four times and finally netted the sum of The Carrollton Municipal bimd furnished the music for the rally.

E. J. Lukeman Is county war bond chairman, W. W. Wilkinson of Roodhouse was the chairman for trie Second War Loan drive and Francis Vaughn was chairman for Carrollton and vicinity.

Teachers Named CARROLLTON A. A. Abbott and WHma K. Beach, eacll at a salary $100, have been employed as teachers of the Douglas and Bryan schools. Miss Charlotte Bruner will teach the Gregory school at a salary of $125 monthly.

Legion Auxiliary CARROLLTON Members of American Legion Auxiliary had a potluck supper Monday evening in the Legion hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Homer Sheets, Mrs. Frank Siemer, Mrs, E. J.

Lukeman, Mrs. Roy Logan and Mrs. J. M. Wlddow- son.

WOOD RIVER, May 4. The President Cafe here was closed today and city officials made no secret of the fact tha they would attempt to keep the Madison avenue tavern shut permanently. Mayor Charles R. Baker, appearing with City Attorney Francis Manning before Circuit Judge Mudge Monday, entered a plea to dissolve an injunction held by Ed Borah, President owner. The Injunction restrained Baker and Chief of Police Gottlieb Stahlhut from closing the place.

Judge Mudge dissolved the injunction, and, immediately upon returning to Wood River, Chief Slahlhut prepared papers and proceeded to close the tavern, Fourteen taverns, Including the President, have operated under city liquor licenses during the past yeav, but applications by only 13 taverns were received and approved, by City Council Monday night. Mayor Baker said that Boren has an application blank for a. new license, but It has hot been filed with City Clerk George Schllllnger, O'BRIEN'S FLOOR DECK ENAMEL A tough, durable enamel for all Wndsof floors wood, ce- brick, etc, Easy to IA DHw quickly. Stands wear and cleaning. Covers 600 sq.

it. per i. Available in 10 colors. BUCK'S MINT AND FLOOR COVERING STORE Will be the last nursing class taught this summer. Roxana Notes Frank Terrel, who Is stationed at Coffeyville, spent the weekend with Postmaster and Mrs.

Henry Strahan of Central avenue. Mrs. John Pawelski and son, Jackie, of East Second street spent the weekend with Mrs. Ina Hlnes of Sorento, 111. Miss Mercedes Zlska and John Davis visited Mrs.

Lola Davis at the Madison county Sanitarium at Edwardsyllle Sunday. Gardeners Will Meet at Roxana Mr. and Kane. Mrs. Tom Hudson of Elliott, Shell garden club president, has announced a get-to-gether of club members "and the general public, to be held'Eft Roxana Community Building Friday at 8 p.

m. H. Brown, head of the Shell Victory Garden program, will show movies on gardening. Shell garden prizes will be discussed. The public is Invited to attend.

Gunpowder contains glycerine. Your used cooking grease contains glycerine, Save it to make gunpowder. Enlists as Chaplain CARROLLTON The Rev. M. Beger of'Peorla, former pastor of local Methodist church, has enlisted as a Chaplain in the Army and will leave soon to begin his work.

Mrs. Beger plans to ac company him. The Rev. Beger has been pastor of Madison Avenue Methodist church in Peorla for-six years. The Rev.

Beger's son-in-law, Orand Ruyle, also of Peorla, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruyle of this city, recently enlisted In the navy. He Is a graduate of Bradley Tech and since his graduation has taught Peoria schools. The Rev.

Beger and Ruyle will be honored guests at a family dinner Sunday, at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs, Orland Ruyle. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruyle and daughter, Miss Eustacla, will go to Peorla on that date.

Home Bureau Notes CARROLLTON Miss Luclle Hleser, home adviser, will present a lesson on "The Homerimker Meets the 1943 Food Situation" at two unit meetings this week. She met with the Greenfield unit Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Barney Elmore In Rockbridge. Miss Hieser Will give the lesson again Wednesday at the meeting of the Carrollton unit the' home of Mrs. Delbert Driver.

The minor lesson topic will be "Old Greene County Home, Bureau will meet at luncheon June 16 according to plans at the meeting of the executive board at a luncheon preceding the business meeting of the board, when reports for the month were made and plans were discussed for the ensuing month. Farrow Funeral CARROLLTON Funeral serv ices for Beverly C. Farrow who died Monday morning at his home In Eldred, 'will be conducted Wed- 'nesday at 2 p. m. in Eldred Baptist church by the Rev.

Kelly, former pastor. Interment will be In the Carrollton Cemetery. Carrollton Notes CARROLLTON Mrs. Howard Herron and daughter, Mrs. Herschel Hackley and Miss Madelyn Gaither, spent Friday in Jackson- villa Were guests of Mrs.

Eva Ltiton, Mrs. Lutort Is a former Carrollton resident. Frank laft last. Week for Urbar-a whej-e hafe accepted a position as clerk In a hotel. Mr, and MJTS.

C. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. FraneW fleero and Miss Tipple Combrink went to New Canton Sunday they were guests of the formers son-in-law and daughter, Mr. arid Leslie Reynolds.

Mrs. John Brogen went to St. Louis Friday to Ipend a few days with her children, Mrs. Harry Wai- deau, Mrs. Frank Daech and Ralph Brogeni, Kenneth Liles ahd Bill Alfeld of Scott Field spent Sunday here, Liles with his mother, MH.

Julia Lltes, and'Alfeld with hfs parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mrs. R.

H. Clanahan left Monday for Springfield to spend a few days with her -son-in-law and i daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J- Walter Hoyt, Congressman and Mrs. Sidney Simpson andd daughter, Janet, returned to Washington Sunday after spending the Easter vacation at their home.

They were accompanied by Mrs. Damon Driver who will be their guest for several days. Miss Lucille Hieser and Miss Louise Cash Friday and Saturday will take a refresher course in methods of food preservation sponsored by the Home Economics department of the University of Illinois, Ray H. Roll and R. Lee went Champaign Monday to attend an organization conference at University of Illinois.

Mrs. Emily Ciller, Miss Augusta Ciller, Mrs, Chris Daum and daughter, Miss Helen, and Miss Darleen Daum of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newell ahd son of Decatur were gUesu Sunday of, Mrs. W.

Strang in Rockbridge. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ashlock, Mr. LELAND C. toKifrPNKn (lefO ahd EARL L.

UEPWfEll-Anxlety In the Heppner family was allayed by the receipt of a letter dated April 17, from their son, Leland, formep-staff the Telegraph. He has arrived safely in North Africa and Is work 1 ing at map-maklhg with the EngU. neers. He had been gotte fOUr weeks and nothing had conie froTttt' him until yesterday. HIS i Earl, who first heard from' March "14, Is in the coast guard anti-aircraft division, he, Is In North Africa.

The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clausey Heppner, had been somewhat worried over not hearing from Leland for so long, since they had been hearing from Earl. Apparently Leland Heppner's skill as a photographer Is being made use of In the engineering division. 885 B.

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