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1 I PAGE FREEPORT PHONE WANT Roe 3100 TWO THE SATURDAY, News of Honor Mrs. Janmen, Rockford A group of Freeport women spent the day with Mrs. H. F. Janssen, of Rockford Tuesday, the occasion Ing her 82nd birthday.

A. T. Youngs Dinner Host Archibald T. Youngs, West enson street will be dinner host toclub members at the Elsintry 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 Hardin surprised George Yoder, North, avenue, last evening birthday. As he 1s 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 George received number of birthday reminders. Shakespeare Society Meets, 7:15 The Shakespeare society Monday evening at 7:15 at the public library, making it possible for members to hear the Illinois Concert orchestra at Consistory torium, The Shakespeare society will hold no meetings for next four weeks on account of the lectures sponsored by Rotary and which bear direct relation to the study course of the society, The society plans to continue its study four weeks later in the spring. Dinner for LeRoy' Fisher Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Fisher, West Broadway, entertained at 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 atx years and is overseas. The youngest son, Earl, 1s on call and the Fishers' son-in-law, Bergt. A.

E. Wallace 1s overseas. Honoring Mrs. G. H.

Musselman Mrs. Byram C. Trueblood, West Stephenson street, entertained group of friends bridge lunchcon yesterday, complimentary to Mrs. George H. Musselman, former resident of Wilmette, who has come to Freeport with her husband, Dr.

Musselman, to live. The guesta were seated at a U- shaped table, which held ments of berries and autumn leaves. In the afternoon contract bridge game, favors were awarded to Mrs. Charles M. Fish, Mrs.

Isaac Paul Gassman, Mra. John Alden Riner, the guest prize going to Mrs. Musselman. Farewell Party For Mrs. Bradford Miss Florence Wubbens and Mrs.

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

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

William Horan, of Rockford was an out of town guest. Weddings Williams- Sigafus Apple River, Oct. marriage of Charles Williams, 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 Jack50n street, has gone to Chicago to visit Mrs. William Giles. Wilbur Van de Mark, 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: Mra.

Paul Andre, Mrs. Helmuth K. Selkel, Mrs. John Rensch, Mrs. R.

C. ver, Mrs. Otto Kuechenemister. From Coe college, at Cedar Rapids, came word of the pledging of Miss Catherine Covert of this city to Zeta, the college chapter tional Phi Sigma lota, national Romance language fraternity. Miss Covert is the elder daughter of Dr.

and Mrs. Brainerd N. Covert, West Pleasant street. Miss Lols Krienke, daughter Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Krienke, of Ridott, returned from visit In Galveston, Texas, where she was the guest her fiance, Private Robert L. Pixlar, who is stationed at Camp Wallace. She also visited her brother, private, first class, Ed- OCTOBER 17, 1942 dent; divine service at theme, "Be Loyal to the Great." The Young people of our church are to honored guests at 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 deceased aviator are invited; pastor's sermon theme, "As Ye Have Seen in Me, 6:30 p. Youth Fellowship: arrangecharge of Miss Joyce Benoy; 6:30 Young Adult Fellowship, the pastor leading. Rev. Herbert T.

Chenoweth, Oak Avenue Evangelical church. Loyalty month continues; school of Christian education, 9:30 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 tor, Rev. H. F. Siemsen. Church of the Nazarene, East Shawnee and South Ottawa.

Sunday school, Family day will be observed; preaching, service, Junior preaching service, 7:30. 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. All are welcome, Rev.

George Reader, pastor. First Presbyterian church. Sunday school, 9:45 a. Hillis Hauser, superintendent; morning worship, of 10:45: Death sermon, Visits "When the Angel series the sendera," theme, My first of "When Life 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 AlaskaFrom Ketchikan to Barrow" to be shown.

Rev. Leonard Odiorne, minister. The First Baptist church; Rev. Aubrey Plymouth White, pastor. Sunday services: 9:30, Sunday 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. 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 m. morning worship, music by senior choir; sermon by Rev. Leroy F. Wethe, superintendent of Nachuss 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 Delbert, superintendent; morning worship at 10:45, in charge of gospel team from Chicago Evangelistic Institute, Chicago.

Rev. Robert Pitcher will give the 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 at 7:30. Class meeting Wednesday, at 7:30.

The public 1s invl' ad. Tv. H. T. Rasche.

Catholic Churches St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. J. Berg, pastor, Rev. Sylvester Eye, assistant pastor.

Masses at 8:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 11. 8t. Catherine's Catholle church, Cast Stephenson street. Rev. P.

0:15 m. Religious instruction Kennedy, paator, Sunday masa st every Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, under direction of Dominican ters. St. Mary's Catholio church, South State avenue, Right Rev. 0.

P. Conley, pastor, Rev. James Mulcaire, assistant pastor. Masses at 0, 7:50. 9:00 and 11:00 m.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic, church, Harlem avenue: Rev. 8. MeIsaac, pastor. Sunday masses: and 11 week day masses at m.

Pyt. Barton Graves Is Graduated From Air School, First In Class Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves, 219 East Empire street, have received word from their son, Pvt. 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 1s second man among the 6,000 who have attended the school to receive so high an average.

A native of Nora, Pyt. Graves came to Freeport a year ago and before entering service last may was employed for several months Dorman McCulloch Motors. "HIS wife, who has been in California with him. will return to Freeport to make her home with the Graves family. SEEKS DIVORCE Cruelty is alleged in an action for divorce filed in circuit court by Attorney Harold D.

Nettles in behalf of Bernice K. Simpson and aguinst James Simpson. The tition sets forth the couple was married April 18, 1942. The petitioner asks for the right to resume her maiden name of Bernice Pullmer. Teachers Seek Pay Increases; Aid War Effort Rockford, Oct.

15 per cent Increase In salaries of all ers in Winnebago, Boone, Steph'nson, Jo Daviess and Carrol counties over the Jan. 1, 1942, level was urged in resolutions adopted yesterday by 2,000 teachers of the northwest division of Illinois Education sociation at the Midway theatre. The resolution said the salary increases Are essential 80 capable teachers might be retained and the high level of teaching efficiency in this division will be maintained. Commendation was given school! authorities who have made adfustments 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 -war world." The resolution urged that "special emphasis in teaching be placed upon the values of spiritual, social and moral freedoms, for which our country is lighting and which we hope to be established In the Teachers were urged to develop within their own schools programs of information concerning peoples the United Nations, especially pointing out common 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 teachers to disseminate information concerning anti-inflation programs set 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 given, Miss Ruth Harris of Belvidere was elected president of district organization. She has been acting president of the northwest division since resignation of S. R. Finifrock of Galena.

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 C. Kaiser of Freeport, decretary; and David Schoonmaker, principal of Washington junior high school, Rockford, treasurer. L.

J. Gnagey of Lens was elected chairman of the executive committee with Virgil McAllister of Belvidere, Bernadotte Robertson of Rockford, and Ralph Wohlford of Galena, Selmer H. Berg, Rockford school superintendent, was elected member of the legislative committee for a three-year term. Delegates Are Named The following delegates to the annual convention next December of the Illinois Education association were elected yesterday: Stephenson county Curt Cole, Orangeville; Brook Gill, Freeport, and Blanche Folgate, Lena. Alternates Hazel Olson, McConnell: Mary Martin, Freeport and Isabelle Nortridge, Freeport.

Carroll county---Harold Mackenzie, Savanna and L. W. Bales, Lanark. Alternates--Thelma Schick, Thomson, and Esther Schmaling, Chadwick. Jo Daviess Gall Courtright, Warren, and Mildred Speer, Galena.

Alternates--Edith Chapman, Galena, and Don Clikeman, Elizabeth. Scout Executive Speaks Before H. S. Department At St. John's Church will before members of the high school department of the Sunday school of St.

John's Evangelical and Reformed church tomorrow morning 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 Mrs. Dean attendances and Robert capacity each Sunday. 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 the home of Mrs. Henry Guentherman, 1539 South Chicago avenue. Members may wear old clothes or costumes. The regular class meeting will be held also.

Legion Officials Of Midwest Pledge Aid In Recruiting Drive Chicago. Oct. Legion officials of Illinois. sin. and Michigan today pledged the assistance of their organizations in a drive to recruit 18 and 19-yearold youths for the army from the sixth service command area.

Maj. Gen, Aurand, commanding the sixth service mand, received Commander pledges of support from Francis E. Phetan Illinois, Commander Robert R. Wright of Michigan, and Adjutant J. H.

Stordock of Wisconain. Rotary Institute Speakers Oct. 26-Nov. 16 Nicholas R. Doman Clarence W.

Sorenson Commencing Monday, Oct. Freeport club again will present Institute of International Understanding at Embury Methodist church for four consecutive Monday evenings, at 8:15 o'clock. Four nationally known speakers have been scheduled for this series, which will be able to the public. No admission will be charged and no collection will be The programs, said George Schirmer, president of the local club, are being offered for the purpose of giving citizens of Freeport and surrounding area an opportunity to hear authoritative ers discuss vital problems confronting the world Because attendance will be limited to the seating capacity of the auditortum at Embury church, admission to' the meetings will be by ticket, which will be complimentary, given through the auspices of Freeport Rotary club as one of its services to the community. Tickets will be allotted 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. 26-Clarence Woodrow Sorenson, explorer, editor and special U. of I.

Honors "Men Who Pay The Bills" Next Saturday, Oct. 24 The University of Illinots 1s 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 8 50-year button 88 gift of that organization upon his having completed half a century as a member of that lodge. Dr. Charles L.

Snyder, who 1s 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 8 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 Party This Evening A dancing party will be given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars this evening in the club house. East Shawnee, from 9 p. m. a. m.

Hartlieb's orchestra will play. Refreshments will be served during the intermission. Men in the United States service are invited to attend. Odd Fellows, Rebekahs To Convene Oct. 20-21 In Illinois Capital Springfield, Oct.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows: will open 14 105th annual Program For Symphony Concert Monday Night Is Announced Today ward Krienke, stationed at Jerome Relocation Center, Jerome, Ark. Music 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 As follows: Organ prelude, "From the South" Anthem, Ear, Shepherd of Israel" Wilson Senior vested choir Postlude, "Festal March" Rogers Offertory, a "Melodie" Dubola Embury Methodist Church The following music has been announced for the Sunday morning service at Embury Methodist church: Prelude, "Cavatina" Taste and Bohm Gos Soprano solo, "The Lord My Shepherd" Mrs. Fredrie O. Lynch Liddle Postlude, "Toccatina" Lemmens Mrs.

Naomi Kidd, director of music Mrs. Derk Duthier, 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' Stoughton Wachlin Anthem, "Sing to the Lord" Mendelssohn Offertory, Berridge Anthem, "Cherubim Bong" Bortnyansky Organ, in D' Minor" Van Delft First Methodist Church Mrs. J. Sheldon Clark, organist and choir director for First Methodlat church, announces the following music for Sunday morning at 10:45: Prelude, "Largo" Drorak Anthem, "I Walted for the Lord" Mendelssohn First and second soprano solos, Mrs. Bert Snow Miss Marian Alder Memorial solo, 'Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" Mrs.

Martin 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 Fugue in Major" Bach Anthem, "My Savior Leads' LigHthill Offertory, "Idylle" MacDowell Postlude, Kreckel Ernest Seeman, director of' music Eunice Daniela, organist First Presbyterian Church The program of music to be presented Sunday morning at First Preabyterian church by Eskil Randolph, organist, and the senior choir, with Miss Helen Demeter as soprano soloist, is announced as follows: "Prelude and Fugue In 1 Bach Anthem, Place" "How Lovely Thy Dwelling Brahma Offertory, "List Bossi Anthem, to the Lark" Dickinson Soloist, Miss Helen Demeter, soprano Postlude, "Offertoire" Batiate First Baptist Church Music for the worship services of the First Baptist church on Sunday is as follows: Morning, Organ, "Larghetto" Bartlett Offertory, Con Moto" Anthem, Hear Thou My Prayer" Gretehaninof! Hambien Organ, "Allegro Marcatto" Digate Baptismal service, Organ. "Evening Kinder Offertory, "Hymns" Organ and piano Male chorus, "Jesus, Rose of Sharon" Gabriel Organ, Mrs. "Postlude" Gray John Van Deest, organist Mrs. Harvey Burgess, director Oak Avenue Church The Misses Genevieve Scheffner and Audrey Lens will sing a duet during the Sunday 'morning service at Oak Evangelical church. In the evening, a soprano solo will be given Carol May Molter.

The music is announced as follows: Morning serviceProcessional of choirs Prelude, Andante In A Major Smart Anthem, How Lovely" Maker Offertory, "Invocation" Gullment Duet, "It Pays to Serve Jesus" Fischer Misses Genevieve Scheffner, Audrey Lana Postlude, "Finale" Harris Evening servicePrelude, "Adario," from "Pirat Mendelssohn Soprano Offertory, Boely solo, "Bealde Still Waters" Hambien Miss Carol May Molter Postlude, "March" Schreiner Mrs. Robert A. Moren, director 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.

Hospital News St. Francis A 50n 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 ents of a son, born Thursday. Sam Fulrath, of Mt. Carroll, submitted to major surgery this morning.

Minor operations were performed Friday on Clifford Lour, of Lanark, and Mrs. Oscar Brown, of Chadwick. The following patients are ceiving medical care: Duane Dittmar, of Scales Mound; Mrs. Thelma Franks, of Savanna; Henry Rutter. of Baileyyille; Mrs.

John Koch. Lanark; Mr. Thelma Coleman. East Clark street; Margaret Mary Boland, South Miami avenue. Deaconess Six babies were born at Deaconess and hospital on Thursday and Friday five of the number were girls.

On Thursday girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Walker, of Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bonjour, of Pearl City; Rev.

and Mrs. Paul Church, of Shannon. Rev. and Mrs. Schmidt, of Davis, and Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Ferry, West Pleasant street, welcomed daughters Friday, A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. George Joe, East Jefferson street. Mrs.

Fred Winter, East Roosevelt atreet, underwent major surgery Friday at the hospital. Other major surgical patients were Mrs. Alva Trost, of Warren, and Mrs. Charles Marsden, of Rockford. Tonsillectomtes were performed Thursday or Friday Mrs.

Ernest Burkholder, of Lanark, Master Marvin and Marilyn Crowley, of Durand, Master Arly Kielsmeler, North Foley avenue. Medical patients admitted the latter part of the week are Mrs. Stanley Price, of McConnell, Mrs. Julius Guhl, of West Pleasant street, Miss Phyllis Kingery, of Mt. Carroll.

Applications for Marriage Licenses At Freeport Clyde Redington, Warren 21 Marion Burgdorff, same 19 At Monroe, Win. Leon Abraham Boegli, Monroe. Violet Margaret Meyers, Wiota, Sunday Services In Freeport Churches Grace Episcopal church. Oct. 18, St.

Luke the Evangelist's day. Holy Communion, church school, Communion and sermon, 10:45. Rev, Elmer J. Templeton, Ph.D., in charge. 8t.

John's Evangelical Reformed. This 1s family and. to Church Sunday. Church school at 9:15 a. regular worship at 10:30 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 of Beloit.

There will be special music. The public is invited. Immanuel Lutheran church (Mo. Synod). "A place where the Bible la taught." South Chicago and East Pleasant street.

Sunday school at 9:30. 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, 607 South Galena avenue. Sunday school and Bible classes, 9:15 a.

services and sermon, 10:30 and 7:30 p. senior catechetical class at 9:00 m. and junior class at 10:15 m. on Saturday: choir on Tuesday evening at C. J.

Schuth, pastor. Embury Methodist church. Sunday school, 9:30 morning worship, sermon, "Modern Slavery," the third in a series on modern problems; church nursery: Youth Fellowship, 6:30 p. Odell Klipping, president; topic. "What Can I Do for My Friends?" Rev.

Ralph M. Pierce, D. pastor, St. James O. E.

church, 109 South Sherman avenue, Sunday school, 9:45 a. morning worship, 11; sermon, "Criminal at 3:30 p. Rev. Lawrence A. Walker will speak before the stewardess board, of which Mrs.

Ella Martin is president; evening worship, sermon by pastor, Rev. D. S. Cunningham. Zion Reformed church, Chicago and Iroquois.

Sunday school, classes for all ages; morning services, continue in the "What Y. P. 8. at Second Epistle, of Peter; subject, 6:30 p. evening services, the pastor, Rev.

C. M. Grahl, will on the subject, "War in Heaven." Trinity, Avenue Evangelical at Pleasant church, street. ChiBible school, morning worship, sermon by the pastor; Christian Endeavor, 6:45 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 worship leader, Ruth Adamson; discussion leader, Rosellen Adamson. Rev. Brainerd Covert, D. pastor, First Church of Christ, Scientist, W.

Stephenson street. Services 11 a. m. Sunday school is at 9:30 m. The Wednesday evening tertimonial service is at 7:45 p.

m. The reading room located in the new church building, is open daily, except Sundays. and holidays, from noon to 4:30 p. m. Subject of the lesson -sermon, "Doctrine of ment." United Brethren church.

Bible school, your presence will help exceed attendance of 323 last Sunday: morning worship, continued series from Colossians; Young People C. 6:30: evening service, special muste by Men's based chorus continued series of messages upon the subject, "Saved Sinners In The Book of Acts." Rev. I. Newell, pastor. Church of the Brethren.

West Pleasant street at South West aveSunday school, 10: morning worship, 11; sermon subject, to Live and Power to Live B. Y. P. evening ser8; a special service of cration for church and Sunday school officers will be held, with candle-lighting service. Everyone welcome.

Hev. Clarence B. Pike, pastor, First English Evangelical and Reformed church, South Galena at Carroll avenue. Sunday school Henry 9. Young, superinten- under The Illinois Symphony orchestra, the direction 6t Daniel Saidenberg, with Arthur Tabacnick as violinist, soloist, will be heard in concert at Consistory auditorium next evening, beginning at 8:16 o'clock.

Then concert 1s being sponsored civilian detense council in with American Legion No. Emmert's drug store during regular Reservations may be made. hours today and Sunday, and on Monday up to 8 p. m. After tickets may be obtained at the that, sistory box office.

The program is announced as 10ws: fol- Dr. Hew Roberta Ernesto Montenegro foreign correspondent who has reported on affairs in Arabia, Iraq, India and Europe, He also will be remembered A8 Columbia Broadcasting system's foreign dent in Mexico City and South American capitals. Nov. 2-Dr. Hew Roberts, educator, lecturer and radio commentator, He is now professor national affairs at the University of Iowa.

Dr, Roberts was director of adult education in western Australla before coming to the United State. negro, author, Journalist Nov. 9-Senor Ernesto Montein Chile, but has also studied turer, who was born and educated the United States, where he has spent the last three years giving lectures colleges and universities. Nov. 16-Dr, Nicholas R.

Doman, author, editor and lecturer on inat ternational Oxford, affairs, who has studied 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 crisis. during, the Czecho-Slovakian 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. convention here next week in the State Centennial building. The twoday session of the grand lodge begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, but officers and committeemen will arrive day 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. 0. 0. F.

temple on West Monroe street. Large Attendance Expected Grand Instructor Alexander Mack will conduct 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 Illnols Jurisdiction has enjoyed substantial Increase In membership, the attendance at this convention 18 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 nual session. Rebekah Assembly and U. S. 0. 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 Leland hotel. All members of the order have been invited and funds accruing from this affair will be contributed to the U. S.

O. Kiwanians To See Film 'Canadian Rockies Holiday' Kiwanians at the meeting to be held next Wednesday at Hotel Freeport will view a sound film, entitled "Canadian Rockies Holiday." shown through the courtesy of the Canadian National railway and which will include views of Jasper National park. Motorists Held After Crash Of Automobiles Charged with operating 8 motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor Paul Stoudt, 34. Erie, was held in county jail. Stout was artested after his car was involved in an accident with a car operated by Merle Schulz, route Freeport.

state Drivers of the cars were not injured. I Overture to. "The Marriage of Figaro" 11- Mozart Symphony No. 100, in a Major Allerro Haydn Allegretto Minuet Finale -Presto 111- Suit from "The Betrothal" Eric DeLamarter Overture "The Velled Figure" "Dance of the Sweethearts" INTERMISSION IVSymphonie Espagnole, for Violin Orchestra, Opus 21 LAi0 Andante. Rondo Arthur Tabaonick Polka, from the ballet, "The Golden Shostakovich VIVIL- "Danae Espagnole" De Palla Walte, "Wine, Women and Bong" Johann Strauss Overture to "The Bat" Johann Strauss During the program, Earl E.

well, chairman of the local civilian council of defense, will speak briefly concerning the work of that organisation. 1 Woman's Guild, First Presbyterian Church, Meets Tuesday The Woman's Guild of First Presbyterian church meets day, Oct. 20, for 1 o'clock lunchcon in the social rooms of the church, Circle No. 2, serving, with Mrs. Chipley and Mrs.

Arthur G. 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 Oin." Work Of Removing Local Street Car Rails To Begin Next Monday Mayor Earl E. Miller announced today that on Monday morning crew of 10. WPA workmen will begin to remove the 1200 tons of which comprise street car rails remaining on Freeport streets. This steel will be turned over to the government for war use.

contract has been signed with the Geneva, Construction company, the mayor said, for employes of that concern to fill in the depresstons left by the rails with asphalt re-surfacing in order that streets may be in usuable condition in 8 short time As possible. It 1s 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 F. Waugh, Chicago, chairman of the civil protection division of the Illinois state council of defense, yesterday an.

nounced the appointment of air raid observers and wardens in four northern Illinola townships. Chief observers for the aircraft warning service were named follows: Savanna township, Carroll county, Forrest Conley, Savanna; Woodland township, Carroll county, Ronald 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 antisfactory, but that complete report la 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.

42 year old father and his only son, both drafted but by different selective service boards, were inducted into the ariny yesterday, Selective service officials believed it was the first time here that father and son, other than volunteers, had gone into the army on 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. 23. at 8 o'clock, to which the public is invited. Mrs. Mildred Widmer is teacher of the school..

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1885-1977