Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 4

Wff PAGE POUR THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE 3100 News of Wednesday Mornlnf Clnb Mrs. J. Hewitt RosensUel, 1127 West St.ephen.wn street, did the honors today ftt luncheon at the Country club for members of the Wednesday Morning club. Security Benefit rirnlo A picnic supper is being planned toy the Security Benefit association, Freeport Council No. 1119.

to be held Thursday nt, 5:30 p. m. nt the home of Mrs. John Trepus, 758 West Moseley street. Each member is to bring table service and a dish to share.

Xatr.T Club A picnic supper, for members and families, will be held by the Navy Mothers' club, Thursday at 6:30 p. m. in Tnylor park. In case of rain the picnic will be held in W. R.

C. hall. Each family is to bring table service, sandwiches, lemon juice and sugar and dish to share. Day a( Country Club Friday afternoon, Aug. two-ball mixed foursome ment will feature the play day at the Country club and a large number of golfers are planning to participate.

The event is in charge of the men's and women's sports committees and was originally planned for Aug. 20. After the afternoon of golf, dinner will be served at 7 p. m. Reservations are to be made with Mrs.

Kiefer by Friday noon. Mrn'i Garden Club A conducted tour of the Fairbanks, Morse Company plant, led by Lee Madden, was enjoyed last evening at 6 o'clock by members of the Freeport Men's Garden club, about 25 men participating. Hosts for the evening were William Seitz and Charles A. Sherman, and dinner was served at Hotel Senate after the tour. The program for the occasion was an interesting talk on "Dahlias," given by Jasper BeThenke.

Dr. Francis X. Graff, president, presided. The next meeting will be held at Senate hotel Sept, 28. Party for Mrs.

Richard Schofield Mrs. Howard Dorsey, South Carroll avenue, entertained last evening at a post-nuptial shower party, honoring Mrs. Richard Schofield, nee Arlene Opel, whor- marriage was an event of Aug. 6. Whoopee played, favors being received by Miss Wilma Schults and Miss Geraldine Plapp, Mrs.

Schofield being presented with the guest prize and a miscellaneous shower of gifts. At 11 o'clock-a tempting lunch was served. The table was decorated in yellow and green, the centerpiece being a wedding cake, Arlene and Dick being spelled out on the top frosting. Newcomers Club Picnic A picnic luncheon was enjoyed yesterday on Flagstaff hill. Krape park, by the Newcomers club, 25 members attending.

The three guests were Mrs. Grant V. Graver, Miss Ruth Huenemann and Mrs. J. Donald Cotter.

Mrs. Robert M. president, was in charge of the business meeting. A "white elephant" auction was held later. Mrs.

Harvey G. Middaugh, Mrs. Tom B. Trotter, Mrs. Maurice B.

Downes and Mrs. Chandler W. Sterling comprised the committee in charge of the day. Mrs. Leonard H.

Engstrom will be chairman of the next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14. Mlsg Marruerite Lameyer Honored A charming pre-nuptial dinner party was given last evening by young women office employes of Furst-McNess company, complimentary to Miss Marguerite Lameyer, bride-elect of Elmer Frey. The affair was given at the home of Miss June Ryan, 49 North Bailey avenue. Dinner was enjoyed on the porch by the 18 guests, hydrangea and golden glow decorating the table.

Miss Lameyer found a pretty corsage of sweet peas and cosmos at her place. Court whist was played later, favors going to Mrs. Paul Bender, Miss Grace Holmes and Mrs. Karl Reed. Miss Lameyer was presented with the guest prise, a piece of pottery, also with a lovely blanket and a breakfast set of dishes for four, Country Club Bridge Dinner An excellent roast beef dinner was enjoyed last evening by about 40 memben of the Country club.

Attractive arrangements of and phlox decorated the tables and baskets of hydrangea were used In the lounge. In the bridge game after dinner the following women received the favors, Mrs. R. H. Bangs, Mrs.

E. G. Luebbing, Mrs. P. M.

Breyer and Mrs. John F. Hart. Men receiving awards were Walter L. Young, E.

G. Luebbing, W. L. Calkins, and W. P.

Hutchison. Weddings Carroll-Doll Miss Rita Mary Doll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Doll, 1004 South Maple avenue, was united In marriage to Charles William Carroll, son of Mrs. George A Carroll.

319 Etct Pleasant street, at a high nuptial performed this morning at 7:30 o'clock In St. Joseph's Catholic church by Rev. N. J. Berg.

Robert Cramer sang "Ave Maria" during the mass. Amelia Wiegand was the organist. The bride was attired in a gown of moonbeam tafteta, designed with Sheer yoke of marquisette which yellow snapdragons fashioned he bouquet. G. Thomas Carrol), of Jolle served his brother as best man.

Th ushers were Robert Doll, the bride brother, and P. J. Fahey. The bride's mother was dressed ii a navy and white ensemble and th groom's mother wore a beige dres with black accessories. Both ha gardenia corsages.

Mrs. Carroll graduated from Aquin high school and has been employee as bookkeeper by the Quality Roof Ing and Siding Company. Inc. The groom is a. graduate of Free port high school and is employed accountant, cost inspection division of the U.

S. navy department stationed at Fairbanks-Morse company plan Us in Freeport and at Belois, Wis. He has hold this position the past year and a half. Previously hp was associated with the Economy Auto Insurance company's claim department. 27, the A wedding breakfast and rcceptlor tourna- followed the ceremony, held at the I.

C. Franz cottage, east of Freeport about 70 guests attending. The tables wore decorated with foliage, white gladioli and snapdragons. A feature of the reception was the honoring of the bride's parent, 1 who were celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary today. The six-tiered wedding cake was served during the reception.

After the breakfast the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip. Mrs. Carroll was wearing a brown and green silk jersey outfit with brown and yellow accessories. Out of town guests at the wedding and reception included Mr. and Mrs.

G. Thomas Carroll and son, George, Joliet; Mrs. Gerald Ralston, Steeleville: Miss Helen Tappe, Morrison; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Black, Maurice Black, Mrs.

Francis Schuck and daughter, Mary Kay, of Moline, Bryant-Poole Elizabeth, 111. Aug. has reached Elizabeth of the marriage of Miss Helen Frances Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Poole, Dubuque, and Ensign Bruce Courtney Bryant, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Bryant, Arlington Heights. 111., and formerly of Elizabeth. The service was read Saturday, Aug. 21, at 2:30 p.

in St. John's Episcopal church, Dubuque, by Rev. John E. Flockhart, pastor of the church. The attendants were Mrs.

Thomas C. Borchelt, Pekin, sister of the bride, and John Poole, her brother, was the best man. A reception for relatives was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. The groom was graduated from the Elizabeth high school and attended the University of Dubuque and Iowa State college at Iowa City, la. He has been in the United States navy reserves and was promoted to the rank of ensign at Abbott hall in Chicago on Aug.

20. After Sept. 6 Ensign Bryant will be stationed at Solomons, and he will make his home with his bride in that community. day night, Aug. 27, in the parlors of the church.

The annual "pay off" dinner will be served at 6 by members of the losing team'in the better attendance contest. Each one attending Is to bring table service. Special entertainment is planned for the evening. SI. Paul's Lutheran churrh, flock Orove Rock Grove, 111..

Aug. service at 9:30 a. m. Junior church at 9:30 m. Sunday school army air base, Dyersburgh, and Is now a radio operator aboard a Flying Fortress.

Mrs. George Rice has received word that her husband's address is: Private George E. Rice, 36760035, Co. Bn. Camp olters, Tex, The new address of AC Leo E.

Heltz, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Heitz, 548 North Walnut avenue is: Sq.

Div. 21, Rm. 174, TS-AAFTTC, Yale University, New London, Conn. at 10:30 a. m.

Meeting of Catechetical class at 10 a. m. Aug. 28. The Willing Workers' society will meet at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Glen Wise at 2 p. m. Sept. 1.

Meeting of St. Paul's councilmen will be held at parsonage Sept. Fred A. Heckathorn, pastor. Engagements Adams-U'ahlcr Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Adams, 103 East Wayne street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Virginia, to Private Richard Wahl- fr. son of Mr. and Mrs. R.

E. Wahler. 1430 West Stover street. No wedding date has been set. A Good Conduct medal has been awarded Sergeant Paul W.

Thomas, of Mrs. Gertrude Vhomas, former Freeporter, who is stationed at the Camp Santa Anita, training center. Corporal Alvln E. Toelke, Rock City, son of Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Tolke, who lias been confined for the past six weeks at Fort Baker, hospital, suffering from malaria, can now be addressed 36030260- Deml.

SCU-1927-Prcsidio, San Francisco, Calif. Burkholdcr-IUillcr Lanark, 111., Aug. -Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burkholder, Lanark, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Doris Ruth, to Private, "irst class, Elmer R.

Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller, Lanark. Pfc. Miller is serving with the United States army and is stationed at Camp Beale, Calif.

The wedding date has not been set. Family Reunions Notes of the Day Miss Marilyn McLaughlin left today for her home in St. Paul, after a week's visit at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.

F. Rosemeler, 331 West Avon street. Mrs. W. H.

Rieger. 628 West Pleasant street, left Tuesday afternoon for San Diego, to join her husband, Ensign W. H. Rieger, who recently returned to the United stales after several months of submarine service in the Pacific. Corporal and Mrs.

Harold Brenner welcomed a daughter, born Sunday morning at Deaconess hospital. Corporal Brenner arrived this noon from Tampa, Fla. His wife is the former Elizabeth James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson R.

James, 1553 South Chicago avenue. The Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Danieier of Lena, and the Misses Lucille Kortemeler, Dorothy Schmitt Evelyn Caudle and Thelma Watson, of Freeport. spent the past week at the Young Adult camp, held at East Bay Camp, Bloomington. Over 200 Rural Youth members were in attendance. itz.siinnion* The annual Fitzsimmons home- oming and reunion will be held at he Stockton school house.

Sunday, Uig. 29. Picnic dinner will be served noon. diaries Cables' Cousins The 18th annual reunion of Cables' cousins was held ast Sunday at Scales Mound park, 9 being present. Following a picnic inner in the hall, the hymn, "What Friend We Have in Jesus," was ung and Chaplain Henry Burgess ave a talk, using the Book of John as the basis for his remarks.

Mabel Grube, secretary, an- iQunced that there had been five eaths, and 10 births during the ast year. There were no marriages. boys are in the armed serv- ces. saveral being overseas. Officers elected for the coming ear are: President, Arthur Winter; ice president, Tony Grube; secre- ary, Mabel Grube; treasurer, Ben Winter; chaplain, Henry Burgess; lews reporter, Mrs.

Griff Roberts. The 1944 reunion will be held at he same place on the fourth Sun- ay in August. Buss The 17th annual reunion of the Buss families was held Sunday at Krape park, the attendance being 65. Officers elected were: Merwyn Ellis, president; Mrs. Clifford Reuber, vice president; and Miss Helene Buss, secretary-treasurer.

Marriages reported during the year included: Jean Laughery and George Brabbs, Corabelle Ellis and Clifford Reuber, Rosa Harvel and Donald Baker, Margaret Gill and George Diestelmeier, and Pauline Buss and Melvin Lutz. The following births were reported: Dortha Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Covault; Jimmie Lee to Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd Laughery; Kay Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Schelder; Patricia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. John Werkheiser; Susan Marie to Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Steffen; Billy Merwyn to Mr. and Mrs. Private, first class Lee W. Babcock, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Babcock, Freeport, route 3, who has been stationed in the south Pacific 'area for the past year, is recovering form an illness contracted while in the Hawaiian Islands. His present address is: A. P. O.

Patients' care Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Announcements The drill team of the Lady Eagles will meet for practice tonight at 7:30 o'clock in Eagles hall. The Ladies of the G. A. R.

will give a card party Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in W. R. C. hall. The public- is invited.

Excelsior lodge No. 97. F. and A. meets tonight at 7 o'clock in Masonic temple for work in the third degree.

Refreshment! will be served at the close of the meeting. to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baker, Deaths listed were: Larry Wayne Buss, George H. Buss, Albert Buss, and Seaman Harlan Wayne Johnson.

Seaman Johnson died June 30, 1943 in a Japanese prison camp. The 1944 reunion will be held the fourth Sunday In August in Krape park. News About Persons In Armed Services News of the Churches Uesleysn Bible The Wesleyan Bible class of Embury Methodist Sunday school will meet Friday, Aug. 27, at 2:30 p. m.

at the home of Miss Bertha Look, 1432 South Oak avenue. Oak Avenue Junior Circle Kleveu members and lour visitors The address of Private Arthur Seefeldt, Freeport, route 2. who recently entered the service is. 835th, AAA-AW Bty, Camp Haan, Calif. Corporal Kenneth Obert, sun of Mrs.

Pauline Obert, Orangeville. returned to Camp Riley, Little Falls, after spending a ten-day furlough with relatives and friends. Private Walter L. O'Haver's address is: Pit. 625.

R. D. M. C. San Thomas Lamia, seaman 2 son of Mrs.

Rose Lamia, 615 East Winneshiek street, lias been transferred from Great Lakes to the naval station at Patukent River, Md. Sergeant Paul J. Virtue, stationed at Jefferson Barracks, is on furlough, visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Virtue, of Elizabeth, and relatives in Freeport. Six From Freeport, 5 From Mr. Morris, Are Seabee Recruits Six Freeport men and five from Mt. Morris are included in the list of those recruited for the Seabees branch of service in the Rockford area recently. The Freeporters are: LeRoy Kenneth Wilhelms, 431 West Douglas street, shop and station mechanic, machinist's mate, second class; Marlow Raymond Rathbun, 221 West Exchange street, electrician, electrician's mate, first class; Anthony John Amodeo', 471 South Miami avenue, shop and station mechanic, machinist's mate, second class; John Edward Foster, 711 South Kenwood avenue, welder, shipfitter, second class; Clarence Albert Snyder, 10 South Albert avenue, seaman, first class, and Charles William Carroll, 219 East Pleasant street, seaman, first class.

The five Mount Morris recruits are Roland Carson Moody, 12 West Center street, gas and Diesel repairman, machinist's mate, second class; Arthur Delos Colvin, 309 North Seminary street, fireman, first class; John Henry McGee, 404 West Brayton road, chief carpenter's mate; Franklyn Baird Balluff, 206 East Main street, fireman, first class, and Robert Cloyd Morgan, 125'a Wesley avenue, fireman, first class. Only 3 Vacancies In Stephenson County Schools There arc only three schools In Stephenson county for which teachers have not been secured for 1943-44 term, according to announcement today by County Superintendent of Schools Thomas tt. Pfisterer. These vacancies are at Avey school, Rock Run township; school No. 33 in Buckeye township; and school 133 In Jefferson township.

The list of instructors for rural schools is as follows: District No, Joseph Oenflnt, 827 East Center street, Freeport. Mrs. Edith Nesemeler, Dakota Verna Orangevllle, route 2. Miss Nellie Baker, Miss Betty Fluegel, Dakota. Curt Cole, Orangevllle.

Mrs. Fay Ketster, Ornngovllle. Viola Helndet, South Wnvne, Wls. Miss Evelyn Clayton, Wlrulow. C.

C. Clarno, superintendent Sofia Poppen, Carrie Jormnn, Anderson, all of Winslow, Mrs. Corabelle Reuber, Winslow. School closed. Mrs.

Wanda Hastings, Winslow. 14 School closed. 15 School closed. 16 Mrs. Ruth Jordnn.

McConnell. 18 Miss Mildred Stamm, McConnell. O. Shaffer, superintendent. J.

M. Bostlnn, Frances Bridge, Ellen Goodhurt, all of Orangevllle. Miss Bertha Walker Dakota. Mrs. Dorothy Parrlott.

McConnell. 22 Mrs. Carol Bostlan, Glenn V. Wise, Rock City. 2-1 Warren D.

Lapp, Rock City. Mrs. Mildred Melnert, Davis. Mrs. Mnude Olson, Erodhead, Win.

Howard J. Zehr. 1 South Johanna street, Freeport Mrs. Elizabeth Redman, 30 School closed. Miss Bessie Erdmeler, 224 'i West Main street, Freeport; Mrs.

Florence! Dltzler, 44 North Sunset avenue, Freeport. Miss Beitlah Wise, Dakota. 33 Vancancy. 34 School closed. School closed.

36 Mrs. Eleanor Price, McConnell. Miss Ruth Llndeman, Red Oak. Miss Hazel Olsen. McConnell.

Miss Bon Its Brnndt. Winslow. Mansel Ouyer. McConnell, 41 Miss Dorothy Kleckler, McConnell. 42 Mrs.

Eliza Shtppee, Lena. Mrs. Alta Shlppy, Lena. 44 Mrs. Helen Stabenow, Winslow.

45 School closed. School closed. Mrs. Evelyn Peters, Warren. Mrs.

Clarence Black McConnell. Mrs. Jeannette Welty, route 3, Freeport. 50 Mrs. Elsie Macomber, Red Oak.

51 Mrs. Dorothy Plowman. Reel Oak. Charles Bily. Cedarvllle.

superintendent; Miss Marjorle Eley, route 3, Freeport Mrs. Myrtle Jeansuenat, 1004 West Douglas street, Freeport; Mlsg Pearl Ryan, 1238 South Oak avenue, Freeport. Mrs. Edith Meyers, route 4 Freeport. Miss Dorothy Angle, Dakota.

55 Miss Grace Bolender, Rock City; Mrs. Grace Goeke, Dakota, School closed. Russel Ackerman, Pecatontca. 60 Vacancy. 61 Miss Mary Corrigan, Davis.

Miss Minnie Shlppy, Ridott. Mrs. Mildred Zimmerman, 98 North Mernltz avenue, Freeport, 64 School closed. Miss Ruth Grlswold, 1250 South Galena avenue, Freeport. Miss Matilda Ratmeyer, 409 West Dewey street, Freeport.

Miss Margaret Frank. Red Miss Edna Rockey. Dakota. Miss Rosemary Schoeny, Lena. 70 Miss Clara Gelsz, Lena.

School closed. Miss Mattte Horsch, Lena. j. Gnagey. superintendent, Miss Huida Dlestelmeler, Miss Mary Ellen Terry, Miss Irene Doll.

Miss Edith Hinders, Mrs. C. W. Yeager, all of Lena. Mrs.

Luclle Reel. Lena. Miss Olive Flnkenblnder. Kent. Mrs.

Estella Reynolds Warren Miss Myrna Flnkenblnder, Kent. School closed. School closed. Mrs. Blanche Folgate.

Lena. 81 School closed 82 -Miss Doris Schoney. Lena. Mrs. Isabelle Nortrldge, 42S North Harlem avenue, Freeport.

Miss Thelma Richard. 26 West Gnrfield street. Freeport. Mrs. Frances Gushart, 232 West Gnrfield street, Freeport.

Miss Lola Calhoun, Stockton. 89 Miss Kathryn Collins, 426 Weit eet, Freeport. Milo Deitaert, route 4, Freeport Mrs. Esther Cohlmorgan, 480 South Float avenue. Freeport.

Miss Maxlne Meyers, route 3, Freeport. School closed Miss Erna Meyer, Pecatonlca. Mrs. Anna Garrow, Miss Dorothy Spnngler, both of Ridott. Mrs.

Viola Abels, 1326 West Stephenson street, Freeport. Mrs. Lola Woods, 701 South Ben- Historical Society Holds Organization Meeting last Night Physical Requirements For Army Aviation Cadet Training Are Relaxed With relaxation of army aviation cadet physical requirements, oppor-. tunities for flight training are str Freeport. brought to additional thousands who could not qualify before, the Army Air Force Aides, with headquarters in Rockford, announced today.

Minimum requirements have been changed in visual and dental standards, blood pressure and acuity of healing. The Schneider circulatory efficiency test as part of the physical examination for flying will be discontinued. Aviation cadet training for air bombardier, navigator- is open to all men between 17 to 26, inclusive, married or single. Persons desiring further information on this program are asked to get in touch with the Army Air Force Aides, 212 postoffice building, Rockford. Rubendall Cards 66 In Furst-McNess Tourney Harry Rubendall, Freeport Country club pro, turned in the best over the local course for this by carding a while playing in the Furst-McNess tournament Tuesday afternoon.

Countiny birdies on holes number 1, 2. 4, 5, 10, 13 the local pro had a good chance to better the course record of 65, now jointly held by Bill Fish and himself but ran into some difficulty on eight and twelve, carding fives on both par four holes. Playing with Rube wen 1 C. W. Al- ton avenue, Freeport.

Miss Anna Gassman, route Freeport. Miss Alice Naber 2S Pleasant street, Freeport. Mrs. Helen Bremmer. Pearl City.

Miss Virginia Danieier, Lena 1 8 Klorenc Engelklng. Kent Winifred Shane, Pearl City. Mlsg Dorothy Dameler, Kent R. Braoh. superintendent, ss Jennie Manns.

Mrs. Raymond Gale, Marlllyn Cook. Mildred Alns- meier, all of Pearl City. Miss Feme Kampmeier, df y. Mrs.

Mary Freeport. Mrs. Ann Ruark, 420 terrace. Freeport Mcllnay, route 8, Prospect Dunning, Stephenson Court annex, Freeport. Asness Sullivan, 645 'est Elk street.

Mrs. EstelJji Voss. 618 South C.arroll avenue. Miss J'lorenre Rath, 428 West Dounla.s street, all of Freeport Edith McKlnlev. 1222 At the invitation of the Chamber of commerce group meeting was held night in the t.

N. U. assembly room by Individuals and representatives of vtrloiu organizations In Freeport. The pose WAS the formation of an historical society, to meet in the will of the late Mrs. Taylor Bass, who bequeathed the sum of five thousand dollar! to society, for collecting and preserving historic annals and objects pertaining to the early and subsequent life of this community.

The will further that one thousand dollars additional be raised wlthln'fivc years from the death of the testatrix. The time limit for raising this sum will be April 9, 1944. Carl P. Ogden presided at the opening of the meeting and then Donald L. Breed WM named temporary chairman.

Charles p. Stocking served as temporary secretary. Informal discussion and presentation of various Ideas of procedure were of interest. J. Stuken- jerg, Mrs.

Chester A. Hoefer, L. Chicago, C. F. Ogden, Robert P.

Koenig, Mrs. J. V. Perkins, L. E.

Mensenkamp and others old of the value of historical museums such as might be secured for Preeport through the bequest and he additional money that could be Mr. Breed named Mr. Ogden chairman of a nominating commit- ee to present names of permanent officers at the next meeting, and Judge Robert P. Eckert, Jr. to draw up a constitution and by-laws.

Mr. Stukenberg, of the Preeport public library board, told about a room In the library which might be utilized for the starting of a museum, with further details to be considered after formal organization of the society. Suggestions were made that annual memberships at a nominal fee. also life memberships at larger amounts, be secured from anyone interested in Freeport or throughout the county. J.

Roy Nesbit was appointed by Mr. Breed as chairman of a committee to contact people and groups in towns and areas in the county, with the idea of enlarging the stopp of the museum and increasing the interest and number of articles which might be included in displays. Mr. Burchard told of the 55 branch libraries Chicago, which have fine museums, and said a wide awake historical organization In Freeport would not only do something to honor Mrs. Bass, afford an opportunity to coming generations to understand the type of life that had helped make the History of Freeport.

Any ideas concerning formation of the society will be welcomed, and may be sent to Mr. Ogden at the chamber of commerce office. Elks Plan Four Stag Parties In September The program of events during September at the Elks club includes four stag parties, scheduled for Tuesday nights, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Each Saturday night lunch is served at 9 o'clock in the cocktail lounge.

A regular meeting will be held Sept. 2. Book Review Is Given Today At Kiwanis Meeting An interesting review of James Milton's book, "The Story of Dr. Wassell," was given this noon at the meeting of Preeport Kiwanis elub, by Dr. Leonard Odiorne of First Presby.

tertan church. Mis review, in part, WAS as follows: "A great host of people should set aside the two hours which it to read this little book. To read It and pray over it will strengthen every citizen's faith in the downright goodness of humble Americans. Por here is the story of a country doctor who did his duty in Arkansas during the depression and in Java during the Japanese blitz. All of us would feel better and think clearer if we exposed ourselves occasionally to the hero worship of the humble great, "President Roosevelt spoke a glowing tribute to this naval officer in a broadcast to the nation on April 28, 1942.

Dr. Wassell, he said, re. malned with his Injured men, knowing that he would be captured by the enemy, but he decided to make a desperate attempt to get the men out of Java. They were suffering severely but the doctor kept them alive by his skill and Inspired them by his own courage. As the official report read, Dr.

Wassell was 'almost like a Christ-like shepherd devoted to his "But what the president tells in a paragraph the author of 'Good- Bye, Mr. Chips' and 'Random Harvest' narrates in 180 pages of exciting reading. The characters of this thrilling drama are not easy to forget. There was McGuffey, not as sick as the others, whom 'Doc' could not bawl out for his escapades because he knew the subtle art of kidding. And 'Three the Javanese nurse whose real name sounded like the one the wounded I men gave her.

Her devotion brings! tears to one's eyes. And Dr. Voorhnys, the hospital superintendent, who relaxed the rule on smoking even if it did violate the insurance policy In view of the fire the Japs were raining on them. And i the Dutch padre who was not afraid of physical labor and believed in the power of prayer. "And the good Dr.

Wassell, himself, who was not defeated by disappointment, who was conscientious to the point of being funny, who typifies a great host of common people that make America great-people who are not afraid to take a chance, people who stick to duty when others run in panic, people who have found sincerity of -oul because they trust in God." County Rural Youth Officers Elected The monthly meeting of the Stephenson County Rural Youth organization was held last night in the farm bureau building. Officers elected were as follows: Johnson. Vice Toelke. Florence Meads. Myrna Leaden.

An entertaining film, "Amazing America," was shown by V. J. Banter, county farm adviser, and interesting reports were given by the young women who had enjoyed a stay at the Rural Youth camp last week. Miss Agnes Miller was in charge of the recreation period after the meeting. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1943 WAVE Recruiting Offictr To Intmitw Applicants Htrt Miss Bueanne Maurer, of Chicifo, WAVE recruiting tptdaliit, accompanied Navy Recruiting cier Fred A.

Vaughn to Preeport today and plant to obtain office ters for. purpose of interviewing prospects for the WAVES during the next several weeks. Miss Maurer one of group of WAVES Who will visit this district in the interest of enlistmenti In the WAVES during the next several weeks. MiSs Maurer will In freeport each week. When a sufficient number of prospects have indicated desire to enter this branch of the navy lerv- ice a medical board will be sent here, so that preliminary examinations may be given in Preeport, thus eliminating a trip to Chicago.

Young women from 20 to 3fl years of age, without dependents, are eligible for enlistment in the WAVES and all accepted will receive a special course of training at Hunter college. Red Cross Dressings And Knitted Items To Be Returned At Once After today the Red Cross rooms will be closed, as no more surgical dressings are on hand. As soon as a new supply is received announcement will be made of the time the rooms will be open. Each Tuesday afternoon, however, someone will be at the Red Cross rooms to receive any finished articles from the county chapters, those having dressings to turn in. There is a considerable quantity of yarn in knitters' hands and these women are urged to bring in the finished articles on Tuesday afternoons.

The county Red Cross chapters in Lena, Pearl City, Winslow, McConnell, Rock Grove and Davis have given fine co-operation, Miss Alice Hill, of the Freeport chapter, said. She said the county chapters have completed a large percentage of that last quota of surgical dressings, which she considered "an outstanding job." Buses To Run To Krape Park Sunday Afternoon For Symphony Concert Because of the fact that many persons will have no means of transportation to Krape park next Sunday afternoon when the Women's Symphony orchestra of Chicago, the direction of Nicolai Malkp, is to be heard in a free concert, the Coach Corporation ot Freeport announced today that bus service will be available every half- hour, beginning nt 1 o'clock and continuing throughout the afternoon. After the concert buses will return to the city on the same schedule. Leonard Scott High In 7-Up Tourney Leonard Scott won top honors in a 7-Up tournament held last night at Germania nail, others in order were: second, C. Gilbert; third, Guy Stocks; fourth, Dr.

J. A. Poling; fifth, Clem Eberle; sixth, George Shoenhard; seventh, Warren Kent; eighth, F. A. Schultz, The United States would contain 1,300,000,000 inhabitants if it were as thickly populated as Puerto Rico.

nu- Lincoln boulevard Freeport 114-Miss Floretii-e South Flout aviMiup. fr'reeport. ll.WMrs. Anna Barrett. 1520 South Carroll avenue.

Freeport. Diego, Cal. He is a of Charles len. Wilmette and Ray Morris Chio Haver, of Hanover, i who WHIP mmnptinu in Corporal Eugene D. Woods has been transferred from Macon, 10 Laurel, Miss.

His address is: A. S. N. 16122913, 72nd Chemical Co. Laurel Army Air Field.

Fireman 3 Robert L. Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E.

Long, 625 South Benton avenue, can be addressed care of Fleet postoffice, New York N. Y. Tlie address of Private Ervin la: 36874035-405111. Tr. Gp.

Fit. HIS. B. T. C.

No. 4, AAPTTC, Miami Beach, Ma. Private Kr' cago, who were competing in the I Furst-McNess tourney being held at the local course. Allen carded a 76 for low gross and was the only golfer besides the local break 80 in the tourney. pro to 36 em- Long, fitted slees'es ended in a point the wrist, and the long court train Wtended from a full skirt.

She carried an orchid on a white prayer book wbich was a gift from the groom. Mrs. Harry Weber, matron of honor, wore an aqua marquisette fown, yoke being edged with The bodice was gathered ap4 tht sleeves long and full, ftyllng of the skirt being bouf- tint. Her yellow shoulder length Blusher veil was caught to her hair putb Talisman roses and I jjv it A i Cl I dlllCVM Read park, given by the Junior circle F. Itegea can be addressed: 3667.1060 of Oak Avenue Evangelical church.

Dessert was served by the committee, Dons Mae Metz and Mae Stukenbeig. During the business session Genevieve Scheffner gave a report of the recent missionary society convention held ia the church. Eva Pearl Stukenberg presented the interesting lesson study ou Costa aud Nicaragua. D. 1st.

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T. Fort Bragg, C. Pi naif John Kelt)), who is stationed at Drew Field, Tampa, is spending a 16-day furlough with his wife and son, and his mother, Mrs. Howard Keith, 423 South State avenue. Chi Class The Delta Chi class of Presbyterian church will meet, Fn-' plettd ius course of training at the Sergeant Truman P.

Starr, Stock- tun, formerly employed at the Savanna Ordnance depot, son of Mr. and Mis. Grover Starr, lias com- plnyes and their guests competed in the event. A driving contest was held on number one fairway and proxy driving on four, fourteen and Potato Found On Borchardt Farm, Red Oak A shaped uotato was lound yesterday Emil Borchardt on his farm near Red Oak. Mr.

Borcharrit said it was one of several similarlv- shaprd potatoes tounri on his farm irrcnilv, kotH. 118 Miss tonica Marguerite Goodman, Da- Esther Werkhtiser. 119 -Mrs, Jlorolliy Lainson Ridott. Olencta Wilson. Egan Patricia Seeker, 1026 South Adams avenue.

Preeport. Lillian Taylor, 1547 South otover avenue, Freeport. Gladys Lorey, 1439 South Oak avenue Freeport. 124-Mrs. Ruth V1W, 15' 2 East son street.

Freeport. Clarice Sites, route 1. Freeport. Mildred Wldmer, Park boulevard Kreeport. 127 Mrs.

Cora Bowers, 28 West Wash- inston street. Freeport. Florem-e Blitz, pearl Clly Orphan Mantzkt, Pesrl City closed. dosed. 132-Mrs.

Ruth Brach, Pearl City. Gwen Smith. Pearl City Frances Blocher, Pearl City 13ti Mildred Hebuer Shannon Ediui Ruth Maxey. unite 2 rt'fpon. Borger, route 3, Freeport 13y-Miss Mildred Schneider, 517 East ahawnt'e street, Freeport.

Clara Sauer, route 4 141 Dorothy Bailibun, 212 South C-hrrry avpniie. Freepnn. Miss Hattie Saanenga. Mus Sarah hoth of German Valley 113 Miss Anna Srhroedtl, Pearl City. CATARRH-SINUS No vust ttuppcd uoie.

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