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PAGE TWO THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE StOO News of Honor Mm. Janmen, Rockford A group of Freeport women spent the day with Mrs. H. F. Janssen, of Rockford Tuesday, the occasion being her 82nd birthday.

A. T. Votings Dinner Host Archibald T. Youngs, West Stephenson street will be dinner host tonight to club members at the Country club, cards following at his home. Mrs; W.

E. Zimmerman Entertains Mrs. William E. Zimmerman, South Harlem avenue, entertained club members at dinner last evening at Mrs. Lester Bauscher's, eleven being present.

Cards followed at her home. Dutch Treat Dinner Tonight Fourteen of the young married group are enjoying a Dutch treat steak dinner tonight at the Country club, later accepting the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Burrell's home on West Stephenson road, where backgammon, ping pong and other games will be enjoyed in the game room.

Birthday Party for George Yoder Fifteen friends surprised George Yoder, North Hardln avenue, last evening on his birthday. As he is a collector of records, many were played during the evening. At 11 o'clock, a buffet supper was served, the table being centered with an all-white birthday cake. George received a number of birthday reminders. Shakespeare Society Meets, 7:15 The Shakespeare society meets Monday evening at 7:15 at the public library, making it possible for members to hear the Illinois Concert orchestra at Consistory auditorium.

The Shakespeare society will hold no meetings for the next four weeks on account of the lectures sponsored by Rotary and which bear a direct relation to the study course of the society. The society plans to continue its study four weeks later the spring. for LeRoy Fisher Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Fisher, West ward Krienke, stationed at Jerome Relocation Center, Jerome, Ark.

Music Broadway, entertained at a family dinner Thursday evening for their elder son, LeRoy Fisher, who enters the service the 20th of October. Another son, Gilbert Fisher leaves the 23rd for Chicago to take his final examinations. Corp. Franklin Fisher has been In the regular army for the past six years and Is overseas. The youngest son, Earl, Is on call and the Fishers' son-in-law, Sergt.

A. E. Wallace Is overseas. Honoring Mrs. G.

H. Mnsselman Mrs. Byram C. Trueblood, West Stephenson street, entertained a group of friends at a bridge luncheon yesterday, complimentary to Mrs. George H.

Musselman, a former resident of Wllmette, who has come to Freeport with her husband, Dr. Musselman, to live. The were seated at a U- shaped table, which held arrangements of berries and autumn leaves, la the afternoon contract bridge game, favors were awarded to Mrs. Charles M. Fish, Mrs.

Isaac Paul Gassman, Mrs. John Alden Rlner, the guest prize going to Mrs. Musselman. Farewell Party For Mn. Bradford Miss Florence Wubbena and Mn.

Charles Wilkins entertained last evening at a farewell party for Mrs. Don Bradford, who leaves Sunday for the Pacific coast to Join her husband. The party was held at the Wilkins home on South Oak avenue. Fifty was played, favors going to Mrs. Arbie Krebsbach, Mrs.

Clinton Wilkins and Mrs. William Horan, the guest prize going to Mrs. Bradford, who also received a handsome piece of luggage the group. A two course supper was served at a table gay in patriotic colors, a large being the centerpiece. Mrs.

William Horan, of Rockford was an out of town guest. First English Lutheran Church Organ and choir music, under the direction of Mrs. LeRoy Farnam, at the morning service at 10:45 o'clock in First English Lutheran church, will be ta follows: Organ prelude, "From the South" dinette Anthem. "Give Ear, Shepherd of Israel' 1 Wilson Senior vested choir Offertory, "Melodle" Duboti Postlude, "Festal March" Rogers Embury Methodist Church The following music has been announced for the Sunday morning service at Embury Methodist church: Prelude, "Cavatlna" Bohm Anthem, Taste and See" Oosi Soprano solo, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Llddle Mrs. Fredrle O.

Lynch Postlude, "Toccatlna" Mrs. Naomi Kldd, director of music Mrs. Derk Duthler, organist Second Presbyterian Church The program of music to be given at the Second Presbyterian church Sunday morning by the chorus choir and organist, will be as follows: Organ, "Meditation" Btoughton Velma Wachlln Anthem, "Sing to the Lord" Mendelssohn Offertory, "Andante" Berrldge Anthem, "Cherubim Song" Bortnyansky Organ, "Toccata In Minor" Van Delft First Methodist Church Mrs. j. Sheldon Clark, organist and choir director for First Methodist church, announces the following music for Sunday morning at 10:45: Ferry, West Pleasant street, welcomed daughters Friday.

A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. George Joe, East Jefferson street. MM. Fred Winter, East Roosevelt street, underwent major surgery Friday at the hospital.

Other major surgical patients were Mrs. Alva Trost, of Warren, and Mrs. Charles Marsden, of Rockford. Tonsillectomles were performed Thursday or Friday on Mrs. Ernest Burkholder, Marvin and Durand, Master Arly North Foley avenue.

of Lanark, Master Marilyn Crowley, of Kielsmeler, Medical patients admitted the latter part of the week are Mrs. Stanley Price, of McConnell, Mrs. Julius Ouhl, of West Pleasant street, Miss Phyllis Kingery, of Mt. Carroll. Applications for Marriage Licenses At Freeport Clyde Redington, Warren 21 Marion Burgdorf same 19 At Monroe, Win.

Leon Abraham Boegll, Monrde. Violet Margaret Meyers, Wiota. Sunday Services In Freeport Churches Prelude, Anthem "Largo" "I Walt alted for the Lord" Dvorak Mendelssohn First and second eopraho solos, Mrs. Bert Snow and Miss Marian Alder Memorial solo, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" Mrs. Martin Swalre Organ postlude, "The Lost Chord" Sullivan First English Reformed Church The following music will be presented by the choir and organist of First English Evangelical and Reformed church Sunday morning at 10:45: Prelude, "Prelude and Pugue in Major" Bach Anthem, "My Savior Leads Me" Ltgttthlll Offertory, "Idylle" MacDowell Postlude.

"Magnificat" Kreckel Ernest Seeman, director of music Eunice Daniels, organist First Presbyterian Church The program of music to be presented Sunday morning at First Presbyterian church by Eskll Randolph, organist, and the senior choir, with Miss Helen Demeter as soprano soloist, Is announced follows: Prelude. "Prelude and Pugue In Minor" Bach Anthem, "How Lovely la Thy Dwelling nl Grace Episcopal chorch. Oct. 18, St. Luke the Evangelist's day.

Holy Communion, 7:30 a. church school, Communion and sermon, 10:45. Rev. Elmer J. Templeton, Ph.D., hi charge.

St. John's Evangelical and Reformed. This Is family Go to Church Sunday. Church school at 9:15 a. regular worship at 10:30 a.

sermon, "Quality in Young People's Guild at 6:00 p. m. Rev. Edwin A. Arends, D.

pastor. Freeport Gospel Tabernacle, 620 West Chestnut street. Services tomorrow will be as follows: Bible school, 2 p. preaching services at 3 and 7:30 p. speaker will be Rev.

Russell Kuhnke There will be special public Is Invited. of Beloit. music. The Place 1 Brahma Bosli Anthem." "List to the Lark' 1 'bYckliuon SololBt, MlM Helen Demeter, icprano Postludt, "Offertolre" Batlate First Baptist Church Music for the worship services of the First Baptist church on Sunday Is as follows: Morning, "Larghatto" Bartlttt Offertory, "Andante Con Moto" Oretehanlnoff Anthem, "Hear Thou My Prayer Organ, "Aiieiro' Mareatto' Hamblen Baptismal service, "Evening Song" Kinder Offertory, "Hymna" Organ and piano Male chorus, "Jesus, Rote of Sharon" Weddings WilUanu-Slgafus Apple River, 111., Oct. marriage of Charles Williams, son of Mr.

and Mrs. D. M. Williams, and Miss Eleanor Sigafus, both families residing near Apple River, was solemnized Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Methodist parsonage at Elizabeth, Rev.

N. S. Nye, pastor of that church performing the ceremony. They were attended by the groom's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

S. A. Townsend. The bridegroom's excellent musical talent has been used many times in program here and several times he has been heard over the radio. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Sigafus and was born and reared in this vicinity. Notes of the Day Mrs. Margaret Strong, West Jackson street, has gone to Chicago to visit Mrs. William Giles.

Wilbur Van de Vark, 616 Young's lane, submitted to surgery this morning at the Milwaukee hospital, in Milwaukee. Wis. The following women, who represented the local chapters of King's Daughters at the state convention at Peoria, have returned home after enjoying the two days' sessions: Mrs Paul Andre, Mrs. Heluiuth K. Seikel Mrs.

John Renscn. Mrs. R. C. Shawver, Mrs.

Otto Kuechenemister. From Coe college, at Cedar Rapids, tame word of the pledging of Miss Catherine Covert of this city to Zeta, the college chapter of the national phi Sigma Iota, national Romance language fraternity. Miss Covert is the elder daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Brainerd N.

Covert, West Pleasant street. Miss Lois Krienke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krienke, of Ridott, has returned from a visit to GalveeUm, Texas, where was the guest of her fiance, Private Robert L. Pixlar, who is stationed at Organ, "Poetlude" Qray Mrs.

John Van Deest, organist Mrs. Harvey Burgess, director Oak Avenue Church The Misses Genevieve Scheffner and Audrey Lenz will sing a duet during the Sunday 'morning service at Oak Avenue Evangelical church. In the evening, a soprano solo will be given by Miss Carol May Molter. The music is announced as follows: Morning service- Processional of choirs Prelude, Andante in A Major Smart Anthem. How Lovely" Maker Offertory, "invocation" Oullmant Duet.

"It Pays to Serve Jesus" Misses' 'aeneVi'eVe Audrey Leni Postlude, "Plnale" Harris Evening Prelude. "Adagio," from "Pirst Sonata" Mendelssohn Offertory. "Interlude" Boely Soprano solo, "Beside Still Waters" Hamblen Miss Carol May Molter Postlude. "March" Schrelner Mrs. Robert A.

Moren, director of music Mrs. Clarence Paul, guest organist Announcements Clients may call at the Stephenson county commodity depot, 301 East Stephenson street, for apples on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 19, 20 and 21. Immanuel Lutheran church (Mo. Synod).

"A place where the Bible la taught." South Chicago and East Pleasant street. Sunday school at 0:30. Hour of worship at 10:15. Evening service at 7:30. Go to church.

Visitors are always welcome. Rev. O. Schumacher, pastor. Redeemer Lutheran church, 60 South Galena avenue.

Sunda school and Bible classes, 9:15 a. services and sermon, 10:30 a. and 7:30 p. senior catechetlca class at 9:00 a. m.

and junior clas at 10:15 a. m. on Saturday: chol on Tuesday evening at C. J. Schuth, pastor.

Embury Methodist church. Sun day school, 9:30 a. morning worship, sermon, "Modern Slavery," the third in a series on modern problems; church nursery Youth Fellowship, 6:30 p. Odel Klipping, president; topic. "Wha Can I Do for My Friends?" Rev Ralph M.

Pierce, D. pastor. St. James C. E.

church, 109 South Sherman avenue. Sunda; school, 9:45 a. morning worship 11; sermon, "Criminal a 3:30 p. Rev. Lawrence A.

Wai ker will speak before the stewardess board, of which Mrs. Ella Martin president; evening worship, ser mon by pastor, Rev. D. S. Cunningham.

Zion Reformed church, Chicago and Iroquois. Sunday school, 9:15 classes for all ages; morning services, we continue in the Second Epistle of Peter; subject "What Is In Y. P. S. at 6:30 p.

evening services, the pastor, Rev. C. M. Orahl. wil speak on the subject, "War in Heaven.

1 Trinity Evangelical church, Chicago Avenue at Pleasant street Bible school, morning worship, sermon by the pastor; Christian Endeavor, 6:45 p. union evening service with Oak Avenue congregation at 7:30 o'clock Reports will be given by the delegates to general conference. Rev. Myron A. Goss, pastor.

Second Presbyterian church. Sunday school, 9:30 a. morning worship, 10:45, with Dr. Samuel George, of Dubuque University, preaching; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. topic, "Christians With- dent; divine service at theme, "Be Loyal to the Great." The Young people of our church are to be honored guests flit the Youth Fellowship meeting at St.

John's church At 6:00. Be loyal, come to worship depart to serve. Rev. H. W.

Haberkamp, pastor. First Methodist church. Sunday services: 9:30 a. Sunday school; 10:45, worship service, and memorial for William P. 1.

Stevens, friends of the deceased aviator are invited; pastor's sermon theme, "As Ye Have Seen in Me, 8:30 p. Youth Fellowship; arrangements in charge of Miss Joyce Benoy; 6:30 Young Adult Fellowship, the pastor leading. Rev. Herbert T. Chenoweth, pastor.

Oak Avenue Evangelical church. Loyalty month continues; school of Christian education, 9:30 a. Albert Scheffner, superintendent; morning worship, music by senior choir; sermon, "Christian E. L. C.

6:45 p. Owen Miller and Miss Beulah Kuhlemeyer, leaders; evening service, sermon and report on the general conference by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Slemsen.

Church of the Nazarene, East Shawnee and South Ottawa. Sunday school, Family day will be observed; junior preaching service, 7 service, p. preaching service, 7:30. Leadership training class, Tuesday, 7:30 p. at the home of John Spedding.

Prayer and fasting service, Wednesday, 12 noon. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. All are welcome, Rev. George H.

D. Reader, pastor. First Presbyterian church. Sunday school, 9:45 a. Hillis Hauser, sermon, ih.

the Angel of Death Visits My Home," first of a series on When Life the general theme, Tumbles Young People's society, 7 p. forum discussion, "The Japanese-American Dan Ferguson, president; Young Married People's club, 7:30 color film on From Ketchlkan to Barrow" to be shown. Rev. Leonard Odiorne, D. minister.

The First Baptist church; Rev. Aubrey Sunday Plymouth services: White, pastor. 9:30, Sunday Hospital News St. Francis A son was born Friday at St. Francis hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Victor Steel, East Stephenson street. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young, West Pleasant street, are the parents of a son, born Thursday.

Sam Fulrath, of Mt. Carroll, submitted to major surgery this morn- Ing. Wallace. She brQtijer, private, first visited Minor operations were performed Friday on Clifford Lottr, of Lanark, and Mrs. Oscar Brown, of Chadwick.

The following patients are receiving medical care: Duane Dittmar, of Scales Mound; Mrs. Thelma Pranks, of Savanna; Henry Rulter of Baileyyille; Mrs. John Koch, of Lanark; Thelma Coleman, East Clark street; Margaret Mary Boland, Bouth Miami Deaconess Six babies were born at Deaconess hospital on Thursday and Friday and five of the number were girls On Thursday girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Walker, of Lanark; Mr.

and Mrs. Orvllle Bonjour, of Pearl City; Rev, and Mrs Paul Church, of Shannon. Rev. and Mrs. Ervin, Schoudt, of Davii, Mr.

out worship leader, Ruth Adamson; discussion leader, Rosellen Adamson. Rev. Brainerd N. Covert, D. pastor.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 429 W. Stephenson street. Services at 11 a. m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.

m. The Wednesday evening testimonial service Is at 7:45 p. m. The reading room located in the new church building, is open daily, except Sundays and holidays, from 12 noon to 4:30 p. m.

Subject of the lesson-Mirmon, "Doctrine of Atonement." United Brethren church. Bible school, your presence will help to exceed attendance of 323 last Sunday: morning worship. continued series from Colossians; Young People C. evening service, special music by Men's chorus continued series of messages based upon the subject, "Saved Sinners In The Book of Acts." Rev. H.

I. Newell, pastor. Church of the Brethren, West Pleasant street at Bouth West avenue. Sunday school, 10; morning worship, 11; sermon subject. "A Way to Live and a Power to Live T-, evening ser school; Richard Taylor, superintendent; the junior department will meet at the Y.

W. C. A. with George Jephson; 10:45, morning worship, sermon, "Three Kings and Two the Junior church will meet at this hour in the Educational building; 6:30, B. Y.

P. the pastor will be the speaker; 7:30, evening worship; the ordinance of Baptist will be observed; sermon "The Preaching of the Cross." First English Lutheran church, 309 South Galena avenue. Sunday school, 9:30 a. morning worship, music by senior choir; sermon by Rev. Leroy F.

Weihe, superintendent of Nachusa Children's home church; nursery for children under children's church for children 5 to 12 years of age; Luther league, 6:30 p. Mrs. Curran to speak on "Good no evening service. Brotherhood meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. in the mission room.

Rev. George J. Curran, pastor. Free Methodist church, corner South Walnut and Broadway. Sunday school at Mrs.

Milo Deibert. superintendent; morning worship at 10:45, In charge of a gospel team from Chicago Evangelistic Institute, Chicago. Rev. Robert Pitcher will give thrf message. The other members of the team will furnish special music.

The evening service, at 7:30, also will be conducted by the gospel team 7:30. Class meeting Wednesday, at 7:30. The public is in- vi id. H. T.

Rasche. Cathotlo Churches St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. N. J.

Berg, pastor, Rev. Sylvester Eye, assistant pastor. Masses at 6:00. 7:30. 9:00 and 11.

St. Catherine's Cathollo church, Bast Stephenson street. Rev. P. L.

Kennedy, pastor. Sunday mass at 1:15 a. m. Religious instruction every Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, under direction of Dominican Sisters. St.

Mary's Catholic church, South Jtate avenue, Right Rev. C. F. Coney, pastor, Rev. James Mulcalre, assistant pastor.

9:00 and 11:00 a. Masses at 6, 7:30, m. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholie church. Harlem avenue: Rev A.

S. kfelsaac, pastor. Sunday masses: 7, week day masses at 9 and 11 a. m. B.

Y. p. vice, a special service of consecration for church and Sunday school officers will be held, with a candle-lighting service. Everyone is welcome. Kev.

Clan-ace B. Fike, pastor. First English Evangelical and Reformed church, South Galena lU Carroll avenue. Sunday school at Henry O. Young, superintau- Barton Graves Is iraduated From Air School, First In Class Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Graves, 219 East Empire street, have received word from their son, Pvt. Barton Graves, that he was graduated on Oct. 8, from the aeronautical school at Santa Monica, being first on the honor roll among 600 men taking the course. He obtained an average grade of 90.23.

Pvt. Graves has been awarded a special diploma signed by Gen. Weaver and has been recommended for special training. He is the second man among the 6,000 who have attended the school to receive so high an average. A native of Nora, Pvt.

Graves came to Freeport a year ago and before entering service last may was employed for several months at Dorman McCulloch Motors. His wife, who has been in California with him, will return to Freeport to Teachers Seek Pay Increases; Aid War Effort Rockford, 111., Oct. 15 pet cent increase In salaries of all teachers in Winnebago, Jo Daviess and CarroH counties over the Jan. 1, 1942, level was urged in resolutions adopted yesterday by 2,000 teachers of the northwest division of the Illinois Education association at the Midway theatre. The resolution said the salary Increases are essential so capable teachers might be retained and the high level of teaching efficiency in this division will be maintained.

Commendation was given school an thoritles who have made salary adjustments to "meet the increased cost of living." In a resolution on "education and war," the group said "it is the duty of all groups and Individuals to make an all-out effort to win the war." The resolution urged members of the division to stress In their classrooms and other contacts the necessity of sacrifice In preserving freedom and national existence." Program Outlined The same resolution expressed commendation for "reasonable adjustment of school programs In meeting war needs without sacrificing emphasis upon mastery of fundamentals and such subjects and skills which will be necessary In a post-war world." The resolution urged that "special emphasis in teaching be placed uport the values of spiritual, social and moral freedoms, for which our country is fighting and which we hope to be established in the peace." Teachers were urged to develop within their own schools programs of information concerning peoples of the United Nations, especially pointing out common alms and ideas in an effort to promote friendship and understanding. Teachers also pledged their wholehearted effort in national efforts of conservation, rationing and salvaging work. The division urged teachers to disseminate information concerning antl-Inflation programs set up by the office of price administration. Approve Legislation Endorsement of the legislative program of the Illinois Education association requesting the state to bear a greater share of school costs and asking for distribution of state school funds from kindergarten through the twelfth grade also was given. Miss Ruth Harris of Belvldere was electedjpresldent of the district organization.

She has been acting president of the northwest division since resignation of S. R. Finlfrock of Oalena. James W. Welsh, principal of Lincoln junior high school.

Rockford, who was responsible for local arangements for the convention was elected vice president. Other officers named Include Clyde Kaiser of Freeport, secretary; and David Schoonmaker, principal Washington junior high school Rockford, treasurer. L. J. Onagey of Lena was elected chairman of the executive com mittee with Virgil McAllister Belvidere, Bernadotte Robertson Rockford, and Ralph Wohlford o.

Galena. Selmer H. Berg, Rockfort school superintendent, was elected a member of the legislative committee for a three-year term. Delegates Are Named The following delegates to the annual convention next December the Illinois Education association were elected yesterday: Stephenson county Curt Cole Orangeville; Brook GUI, Freeport and Blanche Folgate, Lena. Alternates Hazel Olson, McConnell Mary Martin, Freeport and Isabelle Nortrldge, Freeport.

Carroll Mackenzie Savanna and L. W. Bales, Lanark Schick, Thomson, and Esther Schmallng, Chadwick. Jo Daviess Court- Rotary Institute Speakers Oct. 26-Nov, 16 SATURDAY.

OCTOBER Progrom For Symphony Conctrt Monday Night' It Announced Today The niinois Symphony orchestra, direction 6f Daniel tl Arthur as violinist, soloist, will be heard In Consistory auditorium Monday evening, beginning at 1:16 o'clock, The concert is being sponsored by the local civilian iSXLSW 1 111 with American Legion post, Mo. 139. Reservations may be made at Emmert's drug store during regular ft p. m. After'that, tteketa may be obtained at the Con- atstory box office.

The program is announced as follows Nicholas R. Doman Dr. Hew Roberta Four nationally known have been scheduled for make her family, home the Graves SEEKS DIVORCE Cruelty is alleged in an action for divorce filed in circuit court by Attorney Harold D. Nettles In behalf of Bernlce K. Simpson and against Junes Simpson.

The petition sets forth the couple was married April 18, 1942. The petitioner asks for the right to resume her maiden name of Bernice Fullmer. right, Warren, and Mildred Speer Galena. Chapman, Galena, and Don Clikeman Elizabeth. Scout Executive Speaks Before H.

S. Department At St. John's Church Scout Executive William Morgan will speak before members of the high school department of the Sunday school of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock on "The Teen Age Problem." He is expected to stress home relations and the causes of young people's problems. The high school department has a capacity attendance each Sunday.

Mrs. Dean Jennings and Robert Wurtzel are advisers. Tau Alpha Class, St. John's Church, To Hold Halloween Party The Tau Alpha class of St. John's Sunday school holds a Halloween party Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs.

Henry Guentherman, 1539 South Chicago avenue. Members may wear old clothes or costumes. Tiie regular class meeting will be held also. legion Officials Of Midwest Pledge Aid In Recruiting Drive Chicago. Oct.

Legion officials of Illinois. Wisconsin, and Michigan today pledged the assistance of their organizations in a drive to recruit 18 and 19-year- old youths for the army from the sixth service command area. Maj. Gen. H.

S. Auraud, commanding the sixth service command, received pledges of support from Commander Francis 15. pheiau of Illinois. Commander Robert R. Wright of Michigan, and Adjutant J.

H. Stordock of Wisconsin. Clarence W. Sorenson Commencing. Monday, Oct.

28, Freeport Rotary club again will present an Institute of Interna- ional Understanding at Embury Methodist church for four con- ecutlve Monday evenings, at 8:15 o'clock. peakers this series, which will be available to the public. No admission will be charged and no collection will be taken. The programs, said George Schirmer, president of the local lub, are being offered for the purpose of giving citizens of Freeport and surrounding area an oppor- unity to hear authoritative speakers discuss vital problems confront- ng the world today. Because attendance will be limited to the seating capacity of the auditorium at Embury church, admission to'the meetings will be by ticket, which will be complimentary, given hrough the auspices of Freeport totary club as one of its services to the community.

Tickets will be illotted this week to the various local service clubs, churches and civic organizations for free distribution to members and friends. A limited supply of additional tickets may be obtained after Tuesday from N. C. Sleezer, Rotary secretary, at the Y. M.

C. A. office. Speakers announced and the dates on which they will be heard are as follows: Oct. Woodrow Sorenson, explorer, editor and special Ernesto Montenegro foreign correspondent who has reported on affairs in Arabia, Iraq, India and Europe.

He also will be remembered as Columbia Broadcasting system's foreign correspondent in Mexico City and South American capitals. Nov. Hew Roberta, educator, lecturer and radio commentator. He is now professor of International affairs at the University of Iowa. Dr.

Roberts was director of adult education in western Australia before coming to the United State. Nov. Ernesto Montenegro, author, Journalist and lecturer, who was born and educated In Chile, but has also studied In the United States, where he has spent the last three years giving lectures in colleges and universities. Nov. Nicholas R.

Doman, author, editor and lecturer on International affairs, who has studied at Oxford, London, Paris and Milan universities, at the Institute of International Studies In Geneva and the University of Budapest. He was in active service in the Hungarian army during the Czecho-Slovakian crisis. He now resides in Chicago. Because of the educational value of these talks, the students of Freeport high school will be given an opportunity to hear each speaker on the following Tuesday morning. Arrangements for the local Institute programs are under the direction of J.

R. Jackson, general chairman. U. of I. Honors "Men Who Pay The Bills" Next Saturday, Oct.

24 The University of Illinois Is honoring the "Men Who Pay the Bills" next Saturday, Oct. 24, and is preparing an enthusiastic welcome for those attending "Dad's Day." The football game, Illinois versus Notre Dame; the girls' swimming event In the memorial stadium; the Theatre Guild's production of "Rope's End," are among the program of entertainment. Rewards will be given for the father coming from the greatest distance; the father having the largest number of children attending or have attended the university and the father having the largest number of sons In service. Dr. Eugene H.

Place Receives 50-Year Button From Excelsior Lodge Dr. Eugene H. Place was honored last evening during a meeting of Excelsior Masonic lodge when he was presented with a 50-year button as a gift of that organization upon his having completed half a century as a member of that lodge. Dr. Charles L.

Snyder, who is the oldest living past master of the lodge, made the presentation and recalled earlier days when the fraternity met in the Fry block prior to the construction of a Masonic temple in Freeport. Rodney D. Hewins. worshipful master, presided and the meeting was devoted entirely to the presentation. Refreshments were served in the upper lobby at the close of the meeting.

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Give Dancing i Party This Evening A dancing party will be given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars tins vening in the club house. East Shawnee, from 9 p. to 1 a m. Hartlieb's orchestra will play. Re- will be served during the intermission.

Men in the United convention here next week in the State Centennial building. The two- day session of the grand lodge begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, but officers and commltteemen will arrive Monday to arrange preliminary details. Convention headquarters will be established in the Hotel Abraham Lincoln, while registration will take place at the office of Grand Secretary Thomas p. Fields in the I.

O. O. F. temple on West Monroe street. Large Attendance Expected Grand Instructor Alexander Mack will conduct a special examination meeting at the Sangamon lodge hall Monday at 8 p.

m. for delegates wishing to qualify as deputy grand instructors. In view of the fact that the Illinois jurisdiction has enjoyed a substantial increase in membership, the attendance at this convention is expected to top those of recent years. Through the many regional and county meetings sponsored by the state officers, hundreds of members have received degrees qualifying them to attend the annual session. Rebekah Assembly and U.

S. O. Dance The 58the session of the Rebekah state assembly also will convene here on Oct. 20 and 21, headquarters being established in the Leland hotel, and sessions being held in the Elks building. With the war effort in mind, all banquets and unnecessary expenses have been eliminated from this year's program of all branches of the order.

The one highlight will be the patriotic reception and dance to be held Monday evening "in the Leland hotel. All members of the order have been invited and funds accruing from this affair will be contributed to the U. S. O. Kiwonians To See Film 'Canadian Rockies Holiday' Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" 1 NO.

I a Major Allegretto Minuet Suit from "The Betrothal" Overture DeL.marter "The veiled Kgure" "Dance of jthe Bweethearti" INTERMISSION for Violin and Hondo Arthur Tabaenlek Polka, from the balltt, "The Golden Shostakovich DePalla Walts. Women and Song" Johann Strauss States tend. service are invited to at- Ddd Fellows, Rebekahs To Convene Oct. 20-21 In Illinois Capital Klwanians at the meeting to be held next Wednesday at Hotel Freeport will view a sound film, entitled I "Canadian Rockies Holiday." shown through the courtesy of the Canadian National railway and which will include views of Jasper National park. Motorists Meld After Crash Of Automobiles Springfield, 111., Oct.

Charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liguor Paul Stoudt, 34, Erie, 111., was held in county jail. Stoudt was ar- lested after his car was involved in i an accident with a car operated by ndependent Order of Odd Fellows Merle Schulz, route 4, Freeport. will open its 106th annual 1 Drivers of the cars were not injured. Ov Bat" Johann Straus. During the program, Earl E.

Maxwell, chairman of the local civilian council of defense, will speak briefly concerning the work of that organi- sation. Woman's Guild, First Presbyterian Church, Meets Tuesday Woman's Guild of First Presbyterian church Tuesday, Oct. 20, for a 1 o'clock luncheon In the social rooms of the church, Circle No. 2, serving, with Mrs. E.

L. Chlpley and Mrs. Arthur O. Volght In charge. There will be a board meeting at 12:30.

The women are reminded to bring their donations of canned goods for Deaconess hospital to this meeting. The program will be given by Mrs. Robert P. Bonham, of Rockford, who will speak on the subject, "We Press Oln." Work Of Removing Local Street Car Rails To Begin Next Monday Mayor Earl E. Miller announced today that on Monday morning a crew of 16 WPA workmen will begin to remove the 200 tons of steel which comprise the street car rails remaining on Preeport streets.

This steel will be turned over to the government for war use. A contract has been signed with Geneva, Construction company, the mayor said, for employes of that concern to fill in the depressions left by the rails with asphalt re-surfacing in order that streets may be In usuable condition In a short a time as possible. It is probable that the work will be completed in approximately two weeks time, Mayor Miller said. The crew of WPA workmen Is experienced in this kind of work, having completed similar Jobs In other northern Illinois cities. Air Raid Observers Are Named By Waugh Captain William P.

Waugh, Chl- chairman of the civil protection division of the Illinois state council of defense, yesterday nounced the appointment of air raid observers and wardens In four northern Illinois townships. Chief observers for the aircraft warning service were named as follows: Savanna township, Carroll county, Forrest Conley, Savanna; Woodland township. Carroll county, Ronald Hoover, Mount Carroll; Buckeye township. Stephenson county, Frank Smith, Red Oak. In York township of Carroll county, I.

D. Morse of Thompson was appointed chief air raid warden. Siren Test Satisfactory But All Reports Not In Officials of the local civilian council of defense report that last night's test of sirens in connection with air raid precautions was satisfactory, but that a complete report is not obtainable from all wardens at this time. The matter will be discussed further at the meeting of the city council next Monday evening. Four sirens were used and alternated as to volume of horse-powered motors at the following locations; Harlem school, senior high school, fire station No.

1 and the Stover Steel Tank company's plant in East Freeport. Father, Son Inducted Into Army On Same Day Chicago, Oct. A 43 year old father and his only son, both drafted but by different selective service boards, were inducted into the army yesterday. Selective service officials believed it was the first time here that a father and son, other than volunteers, had gone into the army oji the same day. father and son are Raymond M.

Schreiber, a barber, and Raymond F. Schreiber, 22, a bartender. Both were ordered to report for active duty Oct. 30. May School Gives Program Oct.

23 The May school, seven miles southwest of Freeport, is giving a program Friday evening. Oct. 2J at 8 o'clock, to which the public is invited. Mrs. Mildred Widnier is teacher of the school..