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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 11

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Buy U. S. Security Bonds Established January 15, 5c Per Copy. ALTON, TUESDAY, "19418 Discuss Annexing Nciv School Field to City of Wood River WOOD RIVER, Nov. The ordinance committee, of which Alderman Jess Ford is chairman, was instructed to meet with City Counselor F.

J. Manning to discuss the feasibility of 'a local zoning ordinance at the bi-monthly meeting of the city council at the City Hall, Monday. WOOD RIVER, Nov. 2 -About 250 adults and 25 Boy Scouts heard Following the meeting the ad- the Rev. Father Raymond T.

O'- ministrative body unofficially dis- Conner speak on "The Church cussed the possibility of annexing UUKUHHK mm un-t-i: territory known as the McTntosh boys presented with Eagle badges land, which is north of Eaton, west of Third, east of First and south of the Alton-Edwardsville road. Annexation of the 19-acre tract would bring the new high school athletic field under the city's jurisdiction. Possibly installation of a clock on the second floor of the City hall was discussed and it was reported 80 parking meter fines had been paid to the city during October. During the same period of time, no pedestrians were reported to have been injured in the city. during month and reported months and reported $29,536.85 in the general corporate fund.

In attendance at the meeting were Aldermen Joseph Pelan, Joseph Stassi, W. E. Kasten, Clyde R. Borman, Herman DeVVitt, Jess Ford and H. E.

Ragus. Alderman Gordon E. Mallory was absent. Others who attended the meeting were Mayor L. D.

Humphrey, City Clerk Emmet P. Howard, Police Chief Frank J. Starkey, City Superintendent Fred Penning and City Engineer Wilbur F. Stevens. Joe Barr substituted for Franvis J.

Manning, city counselor, and Clifford F. Abraham, Alton civil engineer, attended the unofficial gathering following the regular meeting. Room Mothers Give Party WOOD RIVER The Room Mothers of the Washington school gave a Halloween party for the children, Friday. The Room Mothers are an organization in conjunction with the Parent-Teachers Association. The children paraded around the in their costumes of varied descriptions and after games in their separate rooms were served refreshments of donuts, soda and popcorn balls.

The mothers who arranged the party were Mrs. Robert Rich, chairman, Mrs. Norman Robey, co-chairman, Mrs. Bert Berrisford, Mrs. Dwight Holtman, Mrs.

Ray Schoenweis, Mrs. Jesse Dammonn, Mrs, Robert Taynor, Mrs. Joseph Cowan, Mrs. Herbert Ball, Mrs. Eugene Krippen, Mrs.

Charles Sakes, Mrs. D. Archer, Mrs. Raymond Uhl, Mrs. Hugh Lewis, Mrs.

Le Roy Griffith, Mrs. Lester Crull, Mrs. Stanley Adcock and Mrs. Herbert Neemann. Young; Pnnplrs Class to Meet WOOD RIVER The Young Peoples Class of the First church of Christ will meet at, the home of Mr.

and Mrs. James Blevins of 205 Whitelaw avenue, this evening. Miss Rnmona Franklin will be 3 Wood River Scouts Given Eagle Bridges Looks at Scouting" and saw three at the second annual Court of Honor banquet at St. Bernard's church, Sunday. The Rev.

Father O'Connor, Springfeld diocesean director of scouting traced the history of the Catholic church's interest in scouting and said 410,000 Catholic boys are now participating in the movement. He told the audience the Catholic church sponsored the first Boy Scout, troop in New York City. The speaker said the scouting program has always emphasized religion and all churches are active in sponsoring Boy Scouts today. Member of The Associated Press. BUGS BUNNY Best Pictures, Comics, Features In The TELEGRAPH Raw Deal TO CAfttOT Of i.

PINCH Of CUP A op The Telegraph's News Bureau for Wood River Room 3, Second Floor Pulp Drue Store Building 8 Whltclaw Telephone 4-3712 Hours: 8 to 3 Dally; 8 to 12 noon Saturdays. David Leivfa, Staff Correspondent C. M. Assistant Correspondent Boys who received the Eagle I Carter Company Awarded idges, scouting's highest award. was in charge man of the Vocational nnrtI Dr.

Ed Hill, Kdwnrdsvllle. daughter, Gertiude, of 5G Hnrncll Allon Memorial Hospltnl Sundnv The program for the meeting ct spent Sunday at the home City Clerk nnd Mrs I'mmel nc ill Mlot.rrn rtf UIIU McCrackon Howard returned from Kvnnston nnd Chicago, where they had spent permanent nmn-nm rhnin MrSl Mnr Morrison of Fort the previous four days, Sunday. R0 i of Snrli Bi i I Wayne, Ind. is spending this week I While in the area they attended 1 Mr in Muxfral I homecoming committee. Dr.

Gaines Smith nprmnnnnt Is Lorena avenue. day, Oct. 31. He child and third son. de is (lie former I erf ield.

ield Mr, and Mrs. Moro are an- )f son Stins (heir third Mrs. Dtihhle- Miss Melha nf Mr. and miff of Chos- Rucsls nf their mother, Mrs. Millie Angelo.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Long of Alton were Chesterfield visitors Sunday. Mr. mid Mrs, Wendell A.

Dams Enst Alton and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur W. Dams were Sunday Ruosts of Mr. and Mrs.

Clemmeth I i v-'i miii vvnj'iic't Mrs. Lulu Moore and Mrs. Mrs Dannie Senders spent the Wolfe were Sunday guests of "I with her and Mrs. Russell Deppee and son mi Kliler, Mrs. Auslin Cope.

at Belleville. -------------Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clyde of Alton i An Astronomer says the sun will were weekend guests of Mr. and hc in 15 million years.

That's Mrs. E. R. Wright. as important for you lo worry about as are most of the other IjMHllCK SllPnl T-.

Ihe weekend in' Bioomington wi 10 A el uson nvcml Mrs. Brummell's daughter" Blllle und fro nl ek -1 VnCftU Lou, who is a junior nt Illinois Weslcyan University. While there they attended the musical comedy "Of Thee I sponsored by the dramatic club in which Billie' Lou had one of the leading rolls. They attended the "Greek Sing" unugi-s, nignesr award, were John McCune, Daniel Hallo-! Jaqiie at WOOU KlVer ran, Jr. and John Lorschbach.

The WOOD RIVER, Nov. A four i -----occasion marked the first time in letter program plaque awarded ln llcl) Billio sorority re local scouting history that, three for efficiency in management adc boys from one troop have received nuate facililies, competitive spirit the award. chief scout executive, presented the badges. Sat- awarded to the Carter Wood Riv- Motor Co. by Stuart.

Thompson, Life badge awards were awarded District, sales manager for the Clinton Ringering, Donald Hamil- I Ford Motor Co. at a dinner at ton and John Hailoran by Richard Voorhees. Jack Vasey, chairman of the Southern District of the Piasa Bird Council of the Boy Scouts, presenter Star badges to Donald Kovach, Frank J. Schnel- dermeyer ami Robert Dvorchar. Ten boys from the Catholic Children's Home, Alton, were invested with the tenderfoot badge by the Rev.

Father Casmir Andrug- kevitch. A special medal was presented to John Urich for being acknowledged the outstanding scout in troop 35, exclusive of the Eagle award winners. The Rev. Father O'Connor was introduced by the chairman of Catholic scouting for the Piasa Bird Council, William C. Gschwend, president of the Alton Banking and Trust Co.

Wilbur Kienstra served as toastmaster for the occasion. Scouts to Present Program WOOD RIVER A radio drama entitled "The Portrait on the Stamp" will be presented by Girl Scouts of the Alton-Wood River area at 10:40 a. Nov. 6. The program will concern the life of Juliette Low, founder of Girl Scouting, whose memory has been honored with the issuance of a stamp bearing her likeness.

Mrs. Crull Entertains WOOD RIVER Mrs. L. W. Crull of 801 Ferguson avenue entertained members of her club, Sunday afternoon.

A buffet supper was served at 5 o'clock. Members present were Mrs. Lu- Clifton Terrace, Monday night. Fewer than percent of Ford dealers are awarded the plaque, which is awarded on a yearly basis. The local dealership has been in business only a year and one-half.

In attendance at the dinner were the following Carter departmental heads: Eldon Peek, parts; Earl Davis, service; Ray Stuart, sales; Jim Fianncgan, office and Charles Thorpe, service station. Others in attendance were Thad Carter and Lloyd Carter and Stuart Thompson. the devotional leader and Mrs. J. Members present were Mrs.

Lu- V. Apple will give a report on cllle Christy, Mrs. Wanda Williams, Christian colleges. Mrs Erva Miller, Mrs. Gertrude Christian colleges.

Children Have Chickenpo.v WOOD children, Tommy, Kathryn and Paul, of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gibbons of 530 Tipton avenue are confined to their home with chickenpox. Paul is also recovering from an attack of bronchial pneumonia and another son, Douglas, returned to school today after recovering from chickenpox. American Home Section to Meet WOOD American Home Section of the Wood River Woman's club will meet at the home of Mrs.

Omar Lyon of 490 Sixth street at 2 p. Wednesday. Ideas for Christmas will be demonstrated, according to Mrs. Herbert Ball, program chairman. Members are asked to bring their gifts for Park Ridge.

Auxiliary Entertains Officers WOOD RIVER Mrs. Victoria Holt grave of Maryville, district director, and Mrs. Jesse Hodson of Alton, county president, were guests of honor at the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall Monday. A- potluck dinner was served at 6 p. m.

followed by a business meeting starting at 9:30 a. Thursday, to make tuberculosis masks. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. Dooling, Mrs. Marion Kunz, Mrs.

Norma Childers, Miss June Stark and Mrs. Lucille Stark. Entertnin Husbands and Friends WOOD RIVER Members of the Amoma Class of the First Baptist Church entertained their husbands and friends at a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crum, 428 George, Friday.

A pot luck supper was served at 6:30 p. m. and games, directed by Mrs. Everett Reader and Mrs. Charles Beacon, were played.

Prizes were won by Miss Bonnie Steingruby and Orval Mallory. About 30 persons attended. Honored on Birthday WOOD RIVER Powell was guest of honor at a party in celebration of his thirteenth birthday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Powell of 274 Thirteenth street, Friday evening.

The basement was decorated in keeping with the Halloween season and a birthday cake centered the refreshment table. After opening the anniversary gifts, games were played. Thos attending were Helen White, Bobby Shattuck, Norma Morris, Patsy Lefler, Carol Heathcott, Billy Lonswlsch, Glen Vineyard, Kenneth Hatfield, Jerry Howard, Kay Bruce, Bill Rushing, Jerry Estes, John Moody, Stanley Club Publication Is Renewed for IF. River Rotary urday. Ouild to Meet WOOD RIVER Episcopal Guild will mrel home of.

Mrs. George Gray, Oak In Carbondnle and Hnrrlsburg. They visited Mrs. Barker's sisters, Mrs. C.

R. Bair and Mrs. ,7. L. Reeves and her father and brother, Mr.

E. E. Ledford and Mr. E. E.

Ledford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tompach of 243 Madison avenue entertained as guests, Saturday, Mr. and Mrs.

William Nova): of St. Louis. Mrs. Novak is sister of Mrs. Tompach.

Mrs. C. T. Todd of 17 Beach av- icnue entertained Mrs. Todd's son homecoming festivities North western University, where their daughter, Bobby Ann, is a junior.

They also visited Mr. Howard's sister, Mrs. Fred Rudoloh, in Oak Park. City Superintendent and Mrs. Fred Penning, 64(5 Penning venue and I heir son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

find Mrs. Dale 14!) Eaton avenue, returned from a two weeks vacation in Miami, Sunday. Penning was a delegate al the American Legion convention In that city. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Bock left Saturday for Ihiir homo in Wilm- Mr. nnd Mrs. Albert Johnson were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. nnd Mrs. Wlllinm Johnson nnd son of New Berlin.

The dinner was in honor of the birthday of Dean Johnson. Mr. nnd Mrs. Delnrmus Armstrong and Mr. nnd Mrs.

Ed. An- of Springfield were Sunday cntlon at the homes of Mrs. Bock's pnrents, Mr. arid Mrs. J.

O. Reiver, 10 Acton avenue and Mrs. Bock's slsler, Mrs. Frp.tiels Mlnnemeyer, Bt'thnlto. The Bocks intend to move from Wilmington lo New- nrk, where they have purchased a homo, shortly after their return.

WOOD RIVER Miss Joy Lu- nmn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. things that worry you. Herbert Hamilton at 2 p. Drive, East Alton, Thursday.

Eiitortiiins for Sinter WOOD Marie Perica of Chicago was guest of honor at a Halloween party at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond VanMetcr of 617 George street, Friday night. Each guest came masked and the house was decorated in keeping with the season. Prizes were won by Mr.

and Mrs. Ira Bishop, and Roy Neer. Persons present other than the prize winners were Mrs. Roy Neer, Mr. and Mrs.

Eri Chetam, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berry and Milton Hill. Refreshments were served. Wood River Notes WOOD and Mrs.

Sam Henson ol East Alton and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Nixon and Mr. and Mrs. Charles' Todd nnd their children, Mary Eleanor and Jackie, of Robinson, Sunday.

Mrs. T. H. Postelwaite of 842 Lewis avenue, who owns and operates the Postelwaite Hostess House, returned to her home from Ington, Del. after a two week's va- dree College.

boulevard, spent, the weekend at tht home of her parents and at. Bradley University, Peorla, where she attended homecoming festivi- She Is a student at McKcn- NOW CAN BE BEATEN mlierlM of Pln-Worm hare tan known tor centurfel. and millions of vie- timi have aought a war to deal with this put that iniide the human body. Today, to a apacial. medically recognized drui highly effective menthai been made poMlble.

Thli drut it the vital ingredient In P-W. the Pln.Worm tablet! developed in tht laboratories of Or. v. Jayne Son. The eatr-to-take P-W tableti ar.t In a way to remove Pin-Wornu.

So don auffer with the embarrauinr rectal Itch cauied by thii uily put. Aak your it for JAYN1'J P-YVand follow the p.W meant Pin-Worn relief I 3 Ways to Buy Shoes HOW TO BEAUTIFY CONCRETE PORCHES TERRACES TRUSCON Now Accounts Invited! RUBBER Floor Coating BUCK'S Paint ft FUtr Covirinf 858 £. HroaduHy IWnl 8-8081 WOOD RIVER, Nov. Rotary International publication "Service re My Business" was reviewed by Harry Steinrauf, past, president of the local Rotary club, at the regular luncheon meeting of the Rotary group at the First Presbyterian church, Monday. The book-answers questions labor and management, ment, business policies and issues regarding better business ethics.

It was written by two Americans and an Englishman. i Plans for a Ladles Night party to be staged beginning at 8 p. Wednesday, at the Alton Shrine club were completed. A buffet luncheon will be served at 11 p. m.

Guests who were introduced at the meeting were Jim Buckler, Jujiior Rotarijin for November, a guest of H. H. Smith; Lee guest of Ivan Kramer and Le- roy Travineer, guest of Ray El-! more. 1 Visiting Rotarians were Shorty Dauer, Roxana; Russell Classen, Freeburg and Herb Landon, Ted Ladd, George Hastens, George Hass BILLS The organization donated $25 to and Jim Coffman. the McPherson Fund.

It also voted to sponsor the Girl Scout troop again this year and Mrs. Virginia Paynic, child welfare chairman, was appointed as committee chairman to meet with the Scout Troop. A ways and means committee was appointed which Includes Mrs. Marvelle Fox, chairman; Mrs. Dorothy Goodman, Mrs.

Francis Gibson, Mrs. Bertha Farley, Mrs. Dorothy Boren and Mrs. Marie Sepo. Delegates elected for the convention at Collinsville were Mrs.

Frances Vernor, Mrs. Bertha Farley, Mrs. Arda Battem, Mrs. Gladys Davidson, Mrs. Marie Sepo, Mrs.

Norma Penning, Mrs. Virginia Pnynic and Mrs. Edith Lyons, Mrs. Goebule Randolph, Mrs. Dorothy Boren and Mrs.

Nadar. It was voted to enter a float in the Armistice Day parade at Edwardsville. Inntall New Lifhtk WOOD RIVER New lighting fixtures have been installed over tht! southeast and southwest exits of the East Alton-Wood River Cominunlly High School. New lights have also been installed at the east and west doors of the building. Others were Bud Da IT, Ed Ro-! thorn, Charlene Koontz, Nadine Hardesty, Christina Belts, Carol i Darner, Gene Ellege, Paul Woolen, Rolland Frazer and Robert East.

Mrs. Clyde Tisdel, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Howard, Mr. and Mrs.

Clinton Shattuck and Mrs. White assisted the Powells in serving. NEXT WINTER To do a good, economical job of heating, your furnace should be checked for defects and improper draft icttings annually. HAVE YOU FIRMCE INSPECTEI NOW BY BROADWAY Plumblnf Hutinf Co. 618 E.

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