Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE 3100 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, News of Society Clubs Ckurckes flub Meets Members of the Wa-Tan-Ye Service club meet Wednesday evening: the Y. W. A. for 6 o'clock (lie public schools for a number of major surgery this morning. vrars.

College at Platteville, Wls. The officers being elected for the corn- She a graduate of State An appendectomy was performed Ing year; President. Elmer Brock- on Miss Alvlra Baldwin, West Clark! meier; vice president. Fred Oass- dinner, which will be followed by a on the farm. groom hns been assisting his father street.

Minor surgery has been undergone I program. Cactus Club Friday The Frerport Cactus club meets Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at HIP home' of Mrs, Floyd Kurtz in Rock Grove. Members may call Blue 1868 bptwp-rn and fi o'clock 'to arrange for transportation. Miss Grace Trotlrr will lie In Charge of the program and the subject Is "How To Start Collection." of Alpha Beta Chapter Alpha Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met last evening at Hotel Frerport. It was decided lo adopt the International plan- for "rush" month, to be held in October.

Talks on "Lifp as an Art." were given by the Misses Helen Daskala- kls, Alta Mae Kerch, Marjorie Bolender nnd Janet Lor we. The chapter holds a meet ing next Monday evening, the 21st. at the hotel. Business Girls' League Meeting; Mosquitoes didn't, keep the members of the Business Girls' league away from their first meeting for! the 1942-43 season: about forty of them gathered at the fireplace on the lawn of the Y. W.

C. A. last, evening for a picnic supper and later for an evening of fun follow- i ing the business meeting. After the supper the girls met In the living room at the where Miss Ruth Breyman, president of the league, presided at the business meeting. She announced the committee chairmen for the jear, who are as follows: Program.

Miss Esther Wilhelms; membership. Miss Gladys Miller: call girls, Miss Ethel Meads; social. Miss Marion Keehn; finance, Miss Thp young couplp will reside on by Mrs. Elmer Gallagher, of the farm, west of Apple River. Myprs-Dajfiirr Ml.

Carroll. 111., Sept. has been made of the marriage of Miss Arlene Dagner, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Dagner, of Magnolia, and Laurence Myers, son of George Myers, of Wenona, which look place Sept. 6 in St.

Charles. Mo. Hrv. H. L.

Slukey, pastor of First Methodist, church, read the single-ring ceremony. They wore attended by Miss Marjorie Spear and C. L. Bland, of Henry. The bride wore a.

beige two-piece ensemble with bronze tan accessories. Her corsage was gardenias and baby chrysanthemums. Mrs. Myers is a graduate of Magnolia high school and Mr. Myers is a graduate of Wenona high school.

The bridegroom has lived in Mt. Carroll the past, year. He operated a bowling alley here for several months and now is employed at the Savanna ordnance depot. Vnhtp-C'liinniilh Polo. 111..

Sept. Helen Chlnouth. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Chlnouth, residing near Polo, and Wesley Noble, grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Noble, of Polo, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Church of the Brethren Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12, at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. M. E.

Clingenpeel, pastor of the church, reading the single-ring ceremony. The bridal couple was attended by Miss Alvina Noble, sister of the groom, and Morris Knie. of Polo. The bride wore a street length dress of poudre blue crepe with brown accessories nnd her shoulder corsage was pink and white asters. man; secretary nnd treasurer, Lucile Gassman.

A program of music was rendered ton, and Mrs. Merrill Lower. North bv thp mbe ffol owead Wilbur avenue 8 ro Mrs. Albert Gass- Newlv admitted medical patients a presented the history of the L. famllv mnPftt.

mpm- villp, Jean Helyer, of Mt. Carroll, Frank Reitlnger. East. Washington street, and Albert Schmjtt, West Summit street. Nine babies were born at Deaconess hospital since Saturday.

Rev. and Mrs. Harold WIHz, of Mt. Morris, welcomed a daughter Sunday; girls were born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs.

Reuben Ewens. Mt. Morris, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simmons, of Stockton; Mr.

and Mrs. Leon Medlar, of Mt. Morris, are. the parents of a son. born Saturday; Mr.

and Mrs. Rex Alleman. North West BVP- nue, are the parents of a son. born Monday; Mr. and Mrs.

William family. The oldest member present was Edward Gassman. 84 years of age, and the youngest the five-month-old son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Sprikler, of Durand.

News About Men In Armed Services Ralph KiiPhl, son of Mrs. Ralph Pentlcoff. West Palir street, is temporarily stationed on receiving ship pier 92, New Yor 1 city. Corp. Clifton Lease, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Alva C. Lease, West Broadway, who was stationed at Tucson. Henning, East Exchange street, and is now at, the 360th air base, Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Good, of A. B. and Army air base, Pueblo, Mary Daacon; music, Misses Marion Miss Noble's gown was of pink Slkp's and Louise Dalkert. I crepe and her corsage was similar Miss Breyman introduced Mrs. W.

K. Ramm, the new general secretary of the Y. W. C. A.

She spoke briefly about making the building available to the girls on Sunday afternoons and evenings, If they cared to have it that way. Miss Breyman announced that all Sundays in October had been set aside as "Go to Church Sundays." and that this word was being passed around In Freeport as well as other places, in the hope that "everyone will go to church somewhere." Miss Marion Sikes told about the fall conference to be held at Rock Island on Oct. 10 and 11. Because there was no national W. C.

A. convention this year this will be an especially important conference, and it is the hope of the planning committee that there will be a large delegation present from each city in the territory included. The Freeport clubs will have charge of the closing worship service at conference. Miss Ruth freed was elected vice president to succeed Miss Evelyn Bendick, who Is no longer working in Freeport. The social evening, following the business meeting; was in charge of the social committee, and they did very well in promoting acquaintance and a good time.

There were number of games played In the recreation rooms in the basement and at the conclusion of the evening favors, consisting of war stamps, were awarded to the following girls: The Misses Marguerite Broughton, Mildred March, Fern Ditzler, Hazel Herolri, Esther Wilhelms, Ruth Breyman, Pauline Creitz, Fern Stiles and Mrs. W. Ramm. to the one worn by the bride. Following a brief wedding trip to Wisconsin Mr.

and Mrs. Noble will be at home on South Division street in Polo. Mr. Noble is employed as a metal worker at the Dixon Auto and Mahine shop. Lanark, welcomed daughters this morning, nnd Mr.

and Mrs. Justice Wcegens, of Forreston, nnd the Theodore Hnndels, of Ridolt, are the parents of sons. Miss Ila Mae Schultz, of Warren, underwent minor surgery Monday. Tonslllectomles were performed Monday on Fred Bruesch, South West avenue, nnd Mrs. Phillip Hamer, South Oak avenue.

Mrs. John Bonjour, of Elizabeth. Mrs. Lucille Meyers, East Center street. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry LnBar. of Stockton, Harold Thorn, of Rock City, are medical patients. News of the Churches Colo. Harvey J.

Heldel, fireman, first class, has concluded his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training station and is spending the week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Norma Heidel, 515 West Broadway. Mrs. Roger W. Schock, 1280 West Palmer street, has received word that her husband.

Private, first class Roger W. Schr.ck, of Camp Forrest. has been promoted to Loyal Ladles Class The Loyal Ladies class of the First Methodist church holds its meeting Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Krape park. In case of rain, the meeting will be held at the lome of Mrs. Anna Young, 315 North Galena, avenue.

Engagements Weddings Harris-Finkenblnder Miss Thelma Pinkenbinder. of thL city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.D Finkenbinder, of Pearl City, wa united In marriage to Corporal Jo Harris, son of Mrs. Anna Harris, Waco, Texas, Friday afternoon Sept 11, at 3 o'clock, in St.

Mary's chape at Camp Grant, Chaplain Me Alarney performing the double-ring ceremony. The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her in mar- lermann-Diehl Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Hermann, 58 North Whistler avenue, announce he engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Phyllis Jean, to Ensign Bruce J.

Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Diehl, 1219 South Blackhawk avenue. The wedding is planned for the early part of October in Monterey, where Ensign Diehl is now stationed, the exact date of the wedding depending upon his leave.

Mrs. Hermann will accompany hei daughter to California. Notes of the Day sergeant nnd son. Miss. transferred to Jack- Mr, arid Mrs.

Allie Meyers, of Silver Creek, have received word that their son. Technical Sergeant Lewis Meyers, has joined the Flying Cadets of the United States army and is with the 15th Squadron Air Base. Santa Ana, Calif. Plus t'ltra Class Meets Wednesday Members of the Plus Ultra class of Onk Avenue Evangelical church will neet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the country home of Mrs. William Scheffner.

Those wishing transportation may call Mrs. F. W. Kaiser, Blue 2022. Dick Lighthall, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Dewey Lighthall, West Lincoln boulevard, leaves Wednesday for Roosevelt Military school at Aledo, 111. Miss Annabel Landreth, 121 East Jefferson street, left Monday for Napervllle, where she begins her sophomore year at North Central college. Mrs. Alden E.

Smith has returned to her home on South Carroll avenue, after a stay of two months in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Norman James and family. Mr. and Mrs. John T.

Carpenter, South Benton avenue, are enjoying a visit from their son Thomas P. Carpenter, A. R. M. 2 who is stationed in the communication office at the naval air base at Norfolk, Va.

He is home on a short leave. Oak Avenue Fellowship Class A meeting of the Fellowship class of Oak Avenue Evangelical church was held last evening with Mrs. Raymond Beldt, president, presiding. The lesson study, "Improving Self Confidence," was given by Mrs. Myron Babler.

Following the business session games were played. Refreshments were served by the officers. Woman's Guild Meets Tomorrow The study session of the Woman's guild of the English Evangelical nnd Reformed church will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock nt the home of Mrs. John Thompson, 30 East South street. "This World's Goods," by John E.

Simpson, will be the study book. Mrs. William Geiser will lead devotions, based on the tithe in the Old Testament and the New Testament. A number of women will take part in the pr- Announcements The G. A.

to the B. of L. E. mcous Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 riage. The attendants were Mrs.

in W. R. C. hall. Verne A.

Schleich and Karl Schleich of this city, cousins of the bride. The bride wore a burgundy velveteen street-length dress with soldier blue accessories. Her shoulder corsage was roses, asperula and scabiosa. The matron of honor wore a royal blue velveteen ensemble with riubonnet accessories and a corsage of roses and snapdragons. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.

Finkenbinder chose a shoulder blue ensemble and her corsage was roses and sweet peas. The bride's sister, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War are holding a meet- Ing tonight at 7:30 in W. R. C. hall.

Members of the local K. of C. Council will meet at St. Mary's church tomorrow evening at 7:15 o'clock to attend the weekly patriotic service. The Council of Civic and Social Agencies will meet tonight at 7:30 in the chamber of commerce rooms.

Interesting reports of summer activities will be Included in the program. Little Flower Court Entertained Members of the Catholic Daughters of America, Little Flower Court No. 1256, were delightfully entertained at their opening meeting last evening by the Aeolian Trio in a program of semi-classical, popular and patriotic songs, with Mrs. Roy Farwell as accompanist. Trio numbers by Miss Lois Siegman, soprano, Mrs.

Paul Hirst, contralto, and Mrs. Albert Brown, mezzo soprano, were: Allre Blue Gown" (Theme The Prnyer Perfect" Stcuson Dear Land of Home" (from Tone Poem Slbellvis Little Bluebird of My Henrt" Grey I Have Lltlle Cot.tnae" O'Hnra Lover. Come Hack to Me" I from "New Romberg "The Weddtnx of the Pulnted Doll" Brown "Sonx of Love" (from "Blossom Srhubert-Romberg Solo Dry Thone Tennt" Del RleRO Mrs. Ptiiil Hirst "The Birthday" Woodman Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd Walton, 1026 Lincoln boulevard, have received a V-mail letter from their son, Corp. Lloyd E. Walton, who is with the marine corps contingent on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons. Corp. Walton, who enlisted in September, 1940, was stationed at Pearl harbor at the time of the Japanese attack.

Mrs. Donald L. Breed Has One-Man Show At Rockford Art Association An exhibit of paintings by Theoclosia Park Breed (Mrs. Donald L. Breed) is now being shown at the Harry and Delia Burpee gallery of the Rockford Art association.

It opened Monday of this week, and will continue for three weeks. There are nineteen canvases in the one-man show, all of which were painted recently, including a number of portraits, flower studies landscapes and sketches. The portraits include one of Mrs. Preston Boyd, of Freeport, one of Dr. D.

L. McNary. pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian church of Freeport, one4 of Ensign Henry Curtiss Stocking, now at Corpus one of Miss Joanna Redfielcl, of Glenview, 111., and one of Miss Bonno Hyessa, of Long Beach, Calif. There is also a copy of a daguerreotype of Mrs. Boyd's grandmother.

The titles of the flower studies landscapes and sketches are Foxgloves, Cedarville Maples, Park Road, Spring Mist, From the Hill The Dancing Trees, Menonaqua Beach, Dead Man's Gulch, Filtering Many New Applications For Cars, Tires, Tubes Are Approved By Board The Stephenson county rationing board approved the following applications from Aug. 26 through Sept. 12, New passenger cars Albert Scheffner, LaVerne Mullarky, Dr. E. E.

Shelly, police department, James W. Coplen, Freeport; Henry Swalve, Shannon; Dclmar Splcer, Dakota; Burtlss Plftck, Kent; Henry Bohle, Wlnslow. New passenger tires and lubes- William E. Truessel, John Nese- meyer, B. J.

Long, Allen H. Phillips, George Bawinkel, A. Everett Miller, Knrl Ffey, Anthony Michel, Freeport Dairy Products company, Hartley Malone, C. A. Straubel and company, Tom Walker, Beler Baiting company, police department, M.

J. Chaumont, Robert K. Quies, Theodore Pnewskl, Freeport. Levl Getz, Roy Dawes, Donald Rosenstiel, Arthur Miller, Everett Foy, Lena; Robb, H. E.

Paske, Frederick J. Karlen. Winslow; Louis J. Roth, Carl Gast, Pearl City; Robert R. Breed, Rev.

Fred A. Heckathorn. J. S. Shelton, Rock City; Herman Minkie, Stanley Hulbert.

Orangeville; Myron Schoch and Audrey McDonald, Davis; Ferdinand Vick. Rldott; James W. Klinger, German Valley; Neal A. Huber, Scloto Mills; Ivan Shfppy, McConncll. New truck tires and Knobel Son, Alfred Prasse, Rosenstiel and company, Albert Mueller, Karl Lamm, George Hunt, Silver Creek township, Hertsy Stees, Rex Alleman, Freeport; Paul Brinkmeier, Vern Gothard, Simon Edler, Clark Plager, Earl McCall, Dean Milk company, Lewis F.

Koch, Pearl city; Orville. Woessner, Shannon; Esther Hetherton. Red Oak; Willis Vietmeyer. Ridott; George M. Youtsy, Winslow; Elmer Heck, Myron Meinzer, Alfred B.

Kramer. Howard Lawler, Dakota; Paul Nowak, Kent; Carl A. Reppert, Leverton Warren; Enno Remmers, Cedarville. Retreaded and recapped truck and Sanford and Zartman, Frank E. Deily, Carl F.

Busekros. George Bawinkel, A. Everett Miller, Paul Joseph Gramley, Harold Gassman, Freeport Dairy Products company, Hartley Malone, Robert Munda, M. J. Chaumont, Walter Moss.

Superior Dairy, Hertsy Stees, Freeport. lr-i Clarno, Herman Minkie, Gerald Crone. Stanley Hulbert. Orangeville; W. R.

Diestelmeler, Ralph O. Wagner, Henry Krupke, Mark L. Brown, Roy Dawes, Don aid Rostenstiel, Arthur Miller, Edward Baker, Lena; Milton Scheider, Ed Moss, John J. Hoffman, Red Oak; Clarence Witt, Roger Henze. Earl Bordner, Dakota; Alfred Schradermeier, Audrey McDonald Mat Fowler, Davis: George Robb Frederick J.

Karlen, R. A. Mammoser, Howard McCoy, Ferdinand Vick Willis Vietmeyer, Ridott; Louis Koch, Robert E. Eaglin, James Solt Carl Gast, Pearl City; Peter Janssen, Shannon; Robert R. Breed George Kloepping, Carlton P.

Ruth Rock City; James W. Klinger, German Valley; Neal A. Huber, Scloto Mills; Ivan Shippy. McConnell. Grade II passenger Boyett, B.

J. Long, Griffin Smith, Karl Frey, Kenneth Speers Anthony Michel, Tom Walker Theodore Pnewski, Robert Quies, Freeport; Neal A. Huber Scioto Mills; Lawrence Lawver, Dakota. Farm tires 'new equip Schuman, Rollanc C. Krusey, Pearl City; Ira E.

Foss Clare Wilson, Dakota; Charles Zip sie, Red Oak; Mrs. John Klever, Ridott: Melvln Eggemeier, Rock City; Howard V. Newcomer, German Valley; Damier Kent. Change Program For Reunion Of Consistory At a meeting held last evening, attended by present and past cers of co-ordinate bodlei of Scottish Rite masonary and degree directors, the schedule of degrees for the annual fall reunion of Freeport Consistory, which will take place Nov. 4, ft and 8, WM revised An additional night was Included which will be Sunday, Nov.

8. At this time the thirty-second degree, In full form, will be presented in Consistory auditorium. This will be the first reunion during which the final degree of the rite has been exemplified on Sunday since the last World war when classes of candidates numbered from 150 to 400 members. It is probable that during the afternoon and in the evening, while the thirty-second degree is being exemplified, the Scottish Rite Womans' club will meet and a progiam will be arranged. It is anticipated that more than 40 candidates will be received into membership the Consistory during the reunion.

The evening of Thursday, Nov. 12, has been set as the date for nold- ng the annual dinner-dance. An- louncement also was made oy Commander-tn-Chlef Harry H. Stahl, that the annual spring reunion will be held during the week of April 12, 1943, and that may take place only during the evenings of that week. The schedule for degrees at the coming reunion will be as follows: Wednesday, Nov.

4 Lodge of Perfection 2 p. and Fifth degrees. 3:30 p. degree. 4:30 degree.

Council Princes of Jerusalem 7:45 p. degree. 8:45 p. degree. Thursday, Nov.

5 organization. 4:00 p. degree. 5:00 p. degree.

8:00 p. degree. Friday, Nov. 6 4:30 degiee. 6:30 p.

7:30 p. degree by members from Rockford. Sunady, Nov. 8 7:45 degree. iconomitt To Address tockford Chapter Of Cost Accountants Melcholr Pulyl, Chicago economist nd former economic adviser to the of Germany during the nflationary period following the irst World war, Will speak before he ftockford chapter of the Ma- lonal Association of Cost Account- ints on Thursday evening, Sept.

24, ccording to annunce icnt today by Clifford E. Peterson, president of he Rockford chapter. Mr. Palyl will discuss "The War Outlook from the Iconomlst's Point of Ciew." Because of widespread interest In he subject of the speaker's address, plans for the accommodation of a arge number of northern Illinois ccountants and industrialists have been made. It was stated that there will be no curtailment of the chapter's 1942943 program, inasmuch as the later is expected to make an important educational contribution to the war effort.

Subsequent presenta- lons will deal with Important aspects of tax planning and account- ng in a wartime economy. In Freeport, Information with re- ard to the activities and future meetings of this group may be ob- alned from Francis I. Heinen of The Journal-Standard, or other local members of the association. Light. Cool Colors.

White Cosmos. Autumn Hillside and Peace on Earth. Sept. 22 Closing Date For Applications for Public Welfare Exams College graduates who have one year of casework experience will have an opportunity to qualify for the position of senior visitor, if they can successfully pass the Illinois Merit System council examinations now on call. College graduates who have at least two years experience in a casework rapacity, nne year of which is supervisory experience, will Rollo Schrader, 911 South Maple Marybeth, who also attended the wedding, wore a frock of light blue that was set off with a corsage of i avenue, went to Chicago this afternoon, where lie enters Billings hospital for surgery.

Rollo was seriously injured a year ago last August, since 'which time he has had a number of operations. His mother. Mrs. Elmer L. Schrader, accompanied him.

roses. Immediately following the ceremony a dinner was served in Rockford for the bridal party and immediate family. The bride is a graduate of Lena high school and the Marinello School of Beauty in Chicago. She is employed at the Freeport Beauty A ca fj ons for Service, a position in which ehe will iwr continue. Before entering military service in January the groom was employed by the war department at Ft.

Sarn Houston, Texas. He now holds the position of clerk at headquarters company. Camp Grant. Mr. and Mrs.

Harris left on a short wedding trip and upon their letuni will reside in Freeport. My Flag" composed by Mrs. Farwell. and "Come On, America, Fight!" composed by Mrs. Hirst, were enthusiastically received.

Hostesses for the social hour which followed were: Mrs. F. C. Donahue and Mrs. Robert Grant, co-chairmen.

Mrs. Michael Ciganek. Miss Edna Mirieke, Miss Olive O'Connor, Miss Ellen Raepple, Mrs. C. G.

Kriens, Mrs. Joseph Oehl. Job's Daughters Officers Installed Family Reunions Marriage Licenses At Ml. Canull Maizke-Brall Apple River. Ill Sept.

15 The marriage of Miss Vivian Beall and Glenn Matzke, of Apple River, took place at the home mother, Mrs. John Beall, on the north Warren-Apple River road Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12, at 3 o'clock, Rev. David Griffith, pastor of the local Si. Francis Mr.

nnd Mrs Flmcr Tr.v-pnnm f. of Lrna, welcomed a son this rnuumij; of the bride's at Kt. Francis A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and, Mrs. Paul Victoria, Wes: Garfield street.

Surgical patients are Mrs. Leonard Presbyterian Novak, of West Brooklyn. Mis. officiating. The ceremony was per-! Francis Michael, of Mt.

Mori is. Mi.s.s formed in the presence of the ini-JMane fYeclerk-k, of Mt. Carroll, who mediate families. A wedding dinner 'underwent, major operations Mon- followed the service. I day, and Mis.

Keed Hale. Wes: Stephen W. Ketr.hmark, Chicago 24 following were present: Mrs. Leuore Koselka, same Harry Wileox, Flgm: Miss Grace Mi-Nutt, Chicago: Mr. and Mrs.

Ueorge Schocii, Shannon, Mr. ami Mrs. Joe Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Ko.v Soltow and Mrs.

M. Soliow. Savanna: Mr. and Mrs Harrv Pcnti- coff. Oak Park: Mr.

and Mrs Charlcj, Penncoff. Fieepuii; Mr. and Mrs. Cicursp Mrl.iman. Kent, Mr slid Mr.v Ray Krahmrr.

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Krahmer and two hons. of Pearl City. Hospital News Miss su-amau i bp offei pd nn opportunity to qualify for the position of casework supervisor.

Both promotional and competitive examinations are being conducted for senior visitor and casework supervisor. The senior stenographer- clerk examination is promotional, open only to persons who are permanent employes of the 101 downstate county departments of public welfare. The promotional examinations will be administered October 3 for these positions. Casework supervisors and senior visitors supervise the work of junior visitors in administering the old age assistance and aid to dependent children programs. Senior stenographer-clerks supervise the stenographic and clerical work of the county departments of public welfare.

Salary ranges for these positions are as follows: Casework supervisor, $160 to $175; senior visitor. $135 to $150; and senior stenographer- clerk, $90 to $110. The closing date for receipt of applications for these examina- is September 22. Application blanks and examination notices which specify the minimum qualifications for each position are available at the local county department of public welfare, 504 Smith building. Freepori: United States employment office 114 South Van Bui en avenue.

Freeport: or from Hie Mem System Council office in Sprmgiield. Hill The annual reunion of the Hill family was held at Krape park Sunday. There were eighteen members of the family and one guest present. It was voted to hold the 1943 reunion at the same place, the second Sunday in September. A delirious picnic dinner was served during the noon hour.

Pentlroff The Penticoff family reunion was held Sunday at Krape park and a picnic dinner was enjoyed at noon. At a meeting of Job's Daughters, held last evening at the Masonic temple, the following newly-elected officers were installed: Honored Louise Mellott Senior Rosenstiel Junior Bush Sharp Cooper Brau Senior Staver Junior Guhl First Ryan Second Kirchberg Third Caudle Fourth Lou Klapp Fifth Swartz Vaughn The following installing officers, from Bethel 58, of Rockford, conducted the ceremonies: Installing marshal Marilyn Seidelman Installing Carmichael Installing Eckmann Installing June Johnson Installing Wilson Installing escort-Audrey Harrr-n Mrs. Gruenawald, past grand guardian, of Chicago, was present at the installation. Tour of Micro Switch Plant To Be Broadcast At 6:30 This Evening A broadcast from station WAIT Chicago, of a tour through the Micro Switch corporation plant ii Freeport will be heard this evening from 6:30 to 7 o'clock. The tlm for a previous broadcast wa changed without notice because government regulations which re quired tests on several stations dur ing the half-hour which had bee alloted to the program.

Officials anc employes of the local corporatio: will be interviewed during the tou of the plant. The Micro Switch corporation ha an interesting display in a window of the vacant store at 21 West Stephenson street. A switch recovered from Pearl harbor and samples of the plant's output used in the war in the air, on land and on sea are shown, together with facsimiles of telegrams received from government, agencies commending the corporation for its work These telegrams made special mention that Micro Switch parts were important items in the equipment used by Brig. Gen. James and his aviators when Tokyo was bombed.

Committee Named For Fire Prevention Week In Freeport The local committee for Fire Prevention week, which will be observed lationally from Oct. 4 to 10 inclusive, has been announced by Mayoi Earl E. Miller. It includes Fire Chief Albert Luedeke, chairman; Assistant Chief William Washburn vice chairman; inspectors of the local fire prevention bureau, anc members of the Freeport fire department. "National Fire Prevention week has a greater significance this year than ever before," said Chief Luedeke.

It is hoped that every citizen will do his and her part in assisting in this work, because in time of war every fire is an act of sabotage, every blazing factory a lost battle, and every gutted larm a leak In America's granary, "Civic organizations and youth clubs are urged to co-operate in the activities from Oct. 4-10, to help drive home to the whole community the necessity for both active and passive defense against the menace of accidental or enemy-set fires." Many volunteers are needed to assist in carrying on this work and anyone interested should write to Chief Luedeke at fire station No. 1 or call in person. Scout Workers Open )rive To Raise $5,200 For 1942-43 Program One hundred men commenced their solicitations today to $5,200 for the support of the boy scout program In this area during the coming year. The annual drive was opened last evening at the parish house of First English Lutheran church, Chaplain Glen A.

Blackburn of Camp Grant being the dinner speaker. "A few dollars Invested in a character-building program for boys of scout will accomplish what cannot be done with hundreds of dollars spent too late," satd the chaplain, who used simple Illustrations to drive home the truth of the old adage, "As the twig is bent, so is the tree Inclined." Rev. Leonard Odiorne acted as chairman of the meeting, and with the aid of Song Leader John Van Deest, Pianist Eskll Randolph, and "Stunt Men" Karl Kraft and Ivan Schlaeffer kept enthusiasm at a high pitch. Ray Camerer was awarded a prize for having the largest number of his pockets. Several others had over 100.

R. E. Wahler, "commander" of the Marines, won the blackout flashlight which was the prize furnished by Burgess Battery company. The four young women who are acting as sponsors of the various teams were presented with bottles of cologne through the curtesy of the Furst-McNess company. General Chairman Dave H.

Hardie issued instructions to the group regarding the campaign. It is expected that a large portion of the total amount will have been realized before the next dinner session, scheduled for 6 o'clock tomorrow evening. Swords and Scabbards Among Objects Given Here As Scrap Metal The scrap collection in Freeport has resulted in many unusual items having been donated to the war effort. At various depots the following were, contributed: The animal cages from Krape park, which for many years past have been in storage and which in other days had within their enclosures animals and birds which were of interest to park visitors; two dozen swords and scabbards formerly used by a local lodge which has been defunct for many years; a home-made metal electric sign with an isinglass front on which was the word a lathe and equipment costing $75, and another piece of workshop tooling that rost $35, and Doctors, Lawyers and Dentists To Be Hosts At Wednesday Tourney Ideal golfing weather is expected to attract an unusually large turnout for the twice-postponed Doctors', Lawyers' and Dentis tournament at Freeport Country club Wednesday. Despite a season of heavy play the course is in excellent shape anc many members are looking forward to another month of activity on the links.

Tomorrow's affair will be a handicap tournament by flights for 9- and 18-hole contestants. Specia events will include circles on all par 3 holes, an accuracy driving contest off the first tee and sweepstakes. Players are requested to make up their own foursomes and to begin play as soon after 1 o'clock as possible. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock and an evening stag party will follow. The committee, headed by Dr.

Ozro D. Hill, has assembled a fine list of prizes. Dinner icser- vations are to be made in the club cafe, Main 1218, by noon Wednesday. Birthday" Party Held By Girls' Missionary Circle, Oak Ave. Church The Young People's Missionary circle of Oak Avenue Evangelical church held an interesting meeting ast evening in the social rooms of the church, the yaung girls bringing their mothers ns special guests for the annual "Birthday" party.

Each one put in a penny for each year of her age and this made up the contribution for the circle's fund. Eva Pearl Stukcnberg gave a gracious welcome and Margaret Millet' led the singing, Maxlne Salsbory playing the piano. The devotional period was conducted by Eleanor Spliethoff and Genevieve Lamm. Genevieve Scheffncr sang a pleas- Ing solo, "Bless This House," her accompanist being Mrs. Robert A.

Moren. Chapters from the lesson study book, "Author of Liberty," were given by Genevieve Lamm. An amusing playlet, "The Letter," was interpreted by Betty Lou- Allen, Doris Mae Metz and Lois Miller. Delicious refreshments were served from a prettily-decorated table, centered with a large birth- 'day cake which was served with ice cream and coffee, Margaret Miller pouring, the guests being seated at small tables. Those on the refreshment committee were Maxine Salsbury, chairman, Margaret Miller, Eleanor Hoebel and Irene Krahmer.

Applications For Sugar For Canning Not To Be Received After Oct. 1 Applications for sugar to be used in the supplementary season for canning purposes will not be received after Oct. 1, the Stephenson county rationing board announced today. A change in office hours of the board also is made known. Daily, except Saturday, the hours will be "It Day," originally scheduled for from 8 to 12 nnd from 1 to 4:30 tomorrow, postponed.

has been Indefinitely which was in good condition, nated by a former carpenter. do- ass man Lena. Ill Sept. 15. -The sixth annual reunion ut the Ua.waau family was held in the pmilion at Head park.

Frerpori, Sundav, with I'lyht Following a picnic dinner a Rabbit Breeders To Hold Show At Dixon In November The next show in the northern Illinois circuit lor rubbit and laiu-ieis will be held at Dixon during the Mrst week in November. Cprps To Meet At C. A. This Evening Members of the Messenger Service coups of the O. C.

D. are hereby notified that a "first aid" meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 at the Y. M. C. rather than in the city council room, as had been planned.

New members are si ill being ac- i cepted and they are requested to be present at the meeting tonight. The Messenger is functioning part of the O. C. D. program in Frerport It is com- of older sroiiis and others.

1 i years of age or older, whose in- i jtrucrlon and preliminary organization is being handled through the boy scout organization in Freeport. A meeting of the group will be held at ihe Y. M. C. A.

oil Thursday evening at 7:30. when all mem- Course To Be Offered By N. Illinois Teachers' College Opens Sept. 17 The extension course to be offered here at junior high school by Northern Illinois State Teachers' college of DeKalb will open next Thursday evening at 7 o'clock and will continue for 18 weeks, classes meeting each Thursday evening. The college it offering curriculum 342-344 this semester and a Urge number of teachers enrolled.

Dr. Peterson, of the faculty at DeKalb, will be instructor. Girl Scout Troop 13 Elects Officers bride iias been a teacher in i Douglas meet, who submitted lo, meeting was held. following will be among those exhibited. Mam enuies members of the bers of the Corps will assemble lor' Blackhawk Rabbit club of Kreport, general instructions in the O.

C. D. program. The first meeting of the new fiscal year of girl scouts. Troop No.

13. was held last evening at the may be orrnef i. English Lutheran church, at which time the following officers were elected: Messin-. Vice Morden. Young.

Nelson. Color draff. Color Ke-it. Peggy Meyers. Troop 1 Luebbing.

Commencement Services Tonight For Deaconess Hospital Graduates Graduation ceremonies for the class of 1942 of fhe school of nursing of Deaconess hospital will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at First Presbyterian church. Dr. Leonard Odiorne will give the commencement address, his subject being "The Needs Someone to Hold Its Hand." Friends of the class and the hospital are cordially Invited to attend. Class For Auxiliary Firemen To Be Held Wednesday Evening A new class to take the course in work for auxiliary firemen will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock at fire station No. 1.

Those who have been in previous classes but have not completed their work are asked by Chief Albert L. Luedeke to report at this meeting. An invitation to join is extended to employes of local factories and to other interested persons. Free Class In Signal Codes Opens Tonight A free class in signal codes will open at the Y. M.

C. A. tonight at 7:30 o'clock under direction of C. B. expert local amateur radio operator.

Morse. International and other codes especially valuable to civilian defense workers will be taught later an advanced class o'clock. On Saturday the office will be open from 8 a. m. until 1:30 p.

m. Russians Capture Grandson of Germany's "Iron Chancellor" Moscow, Sept. Russians announced today that they had captured in the Stalingrad region Count Heinrich von Einziegel, great grandson of Prince Otto von Bismarck, German's "Iron Chancellor." "This war has cost us very much," he told his captors. "My grandfather, who advised us not to fight Russia, was right." New Cases Of Infantile Paralysis During Last Week Totaled 44 Springfield, 111.. Sept.

New cases of infantile paralysis in Illinois during the last week totaled 44, an increase of 124 per cent over the same week last year, and brought to 243 the number of reported cases of the disease in the state this year. The health department said the rases were scattered in 17 counties, in all but the southernmost s-ction of the state. "Of far greater public health significance." said the department 1 report," are the continuous and insidious wartime increases in case reports of tuberculosis, up three and one half per cent, gonorrhea, up 15 per cent, cent." and syphilis, up 18 per Girl Scout Troop, No. 8, Meets Thursday Members of girl scout troop, No. 8, of First Presbyteriun church, begins the new year Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Uene church.

Mrs, Ucout leader. a meeting in the Warner Johnson is BUi YOl PAKUON The bridesmaid thf Under- wedding was Miss Leona Schlamp. of Freeport. instead of ML-S Betty of Fulton. Mr.

and Mrs. Underwood will reside in Savanna, where both are employer and not in Mt. Carroll. TEMPORABY BEFOKMAT1ON Edwin Teach once reformed, temporarily and settled down at Bath where he took his 13th wif Teach was better known as Blai I beard, the pirate..