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I PAGE TWELVE THE JACKSONVILLE DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1934 HUNGARIAN LIFE IS DISCUSSED AT B. P. W. C. MEET Dr.

Elizabeth Rearick Is The Speaker Here Thursday Evening At the meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club held last in the Blue Room of the evening Peacock Inn, Dr. Elizabeth Rearick. head of, the physical education department of MacMurray College addressed the group on her experiences in Hungary while enrolled in the HunRoyal College Budapest. gariade from studying at the college, visited 111 the peasant vilDr. lages Rearick, might learn the customs of these people.

Only those living away from the railroad and off the main highway customs of the old Hungarians. She described one village, as 8 red and village. The are whitewashed and have thatched or red tile roofs. There is one church in the middle of each village, which can be either Catholic or Protestant but very rarely both are to be seen. There is very little green, because and trees can not there on grass account of the dry weather.

While in Hungary, Dr. Rearick saw A peasant wedding. The festivities begin on the night before the wedding. A group of selected people are chosen to take the bride's trousseau to her new home, entire village follows the group singing and dancing. Following this comes a singing and carrying grouPed feather bed.

A relative of the bride is chosen to make the bride's bed which is quite an honor. The higher the bed, the more wealthy person is. Some beds are made to touch the ceiling. The wedding day is a festive occasion for all except the bride who after the service returns to her old home where she sits and waits while the village dances and feasts at the bridegroom's home. In the evening, the bride is permitted to join the festival.

Weddings are permitted only in certain times of the year, in the grain section, the weddings are held after the harvest; in the wine section they are held after the wine is made. The wedding festivals last for several days. The Hung rians believe that on December 6, St. Nicholas comes and at that time they put their shoes outside of the door. If they have been good they will receive a gift and if not they will receive a switch.

on December 25 they are a little more religious and believe that the little Christ child leaves their gifts. During the business session presided over by the president, Miss Minnie Wyatt, it was decided to make a donation to the dental clinic. The next meeting of the club will be on January 18, at which time, C. Ray Gruny will be the and will discuss "Phases of The supper committee will be. Alice Green, Charlotte Hazen, and Bell Ezard.

LADIES OF G. A. R. POST OFFICERS AT THURSDAY MEET Edward Gallagher Circle Holds Installation Ceremony Public installation of officers of the Edward Gallagher Circle. Ladies of the G.

A. was held yesterday afternoon at the American Legion home. Preceding the installation, the high school Choral club, under the directIon of Miss Lena Hopper sang two selections, and Miss Dorothy McCarthy read two numbers. A pot-luck dinner preceded the program. Mrs.

Emma Self presided as installing officer, assisted by Mrs. Minnie Braner, installing conductor. Mrs. Erma Kendall was re-installed as president, Mrs. Rose Sharpe was as senior vice president, and en McNeeley was installed as junior vice president.

Other officers were: Chaplain--Sadie Gallagher. Mrs. Agnes Jackson. Secretary--Mrs. Meda Goacher.

Conductor-Mrs. Mae McCurley. Assistant conductor-Mrs. Josephine Leach. Guard-Mrs.

Ella Brooks. Assistant Guard-Mrs. Mamie Mills. Patriotic Instructor Mrs. Anna Magill.

Registrar--Mrs. Maude Foote. MASON CITY MAN OBTAINS DIVORCE Carson City, Jan. Charles Edward Chamblin, wealthy former Mason City, and Cincinnati businessman, obtained a valid. divorce in Reno April 17, 1931, the Nevada supreme held today in reversing a lower court decision.

The ruling came on Chamblin's appeal from a decision of District Judge Edgar Eather, who last March ordered Chamblin's divorce set aside on grounds of fraud. In that action, Mrs. Chamblin filed suit to vacate the decree alleging Chamblin's testimony as to his Nevada residence was perjured. When Judge Eather set the divorce aside, Chamlin filed another suit in Reno and was granted a second divorce last November. Mrs.

Chamlin from that judgment, but A. P. Johnson, attorney for Chamblin, said today the second divorce and appeal will be nuilified by the supreme. court's action in upholding the first decree. Chamblin is now honeymooning in the east with the former Lossie Reynolds of Oakland, whom he married at Seattle last October.

PERSONAL News Notes Otha Lewis of Franklin was a Thursday business caller in Jacksonville Finis Seymour of Waverly, spent Thursday in the city on friends. C. R. Harmon of Beardstown was a business visitor in Jacksonville yesterday. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS HELD BY REBEKAHS Public Ceremony Given By Caritas Lodge Here Last Night A Past Noble Grand pin was presented to Mrs.

Lela Bourn by the members of the Caritas Rebekah lodge at their public installation of officers ceremony in the lodge hall last night. The pin was a gift from the lodge. Mrs. Effie Williamson, who served as deputy president during the installation, presented the lodge with an altar cloth. During the evening the Hawaiian Entertainers, Homer Mumbower, Truman Reynolds and Burl Hopper presented several numbers, and Lloyd Williamson sang a group of songs.

Mrs. Mildred Hamm played the accompaniment to the installation ceremony. Refreshments were served at the close of the installation. The committee in charge of the social hour was Mrs. Lora White and Miss Anna Kirk.

Officers installed were as follows: Noble grand -Hazel Caldwell. Vice Foote. Recording secretary--Lottie Hutches Financial secretary Emma McGlothlin. Treasurer--Edna Roberts. Warden--Henrietta Marshall.

Conductor- Juanita Carlson. guard-Veva Maynard. Inside guard--Agnes Jackson. R. N.

-Anna Baldwin. L. S. G. -Lottie Crabtree.

R. S. V. Williamson. L.

S. V.G.-Rosella Sheppard. Chaplain--Eva Little. Bourn. Musician--Abbie Spillman.

Committees appointed for the year were as follows: Finance- Effie Williamson, chairman; Nellie Roberts, Mrs. H. L. Hutches. Visiting -Vera Maynard, chairman; Eva Little, Anna Baldwin, Maude Foote, Agnes Jackson, Edna Roberts.

Flowers- Eulalia Harris, chairman; Mabel Smith, Abbie Spillman. Resolutions--Lela Bourn, chairman; Emma McGlothlin, Mary Roberts. Publicity--Lottie Hutches, chairman, Williamson. Installing officers were: Deputy president--Effie Williamson. Deputy -Rosella Sheppard.

Deputy marshal--Abbie Spillman. Deputy chaplain-Anna Baldwin. Deputy recording secretary Sade Henderson. Deputy financial secretary Eva Little. Deputy treasurer--Mary Roberts.

Deputy herald--Juanita Carlson. ARREST THREE IN AUTO CONTAINING SMALL ARSENAL Officers Believe Men Were Responsible For Many Robberies Bryan, Jan. men arrested near here today in a stolen automobile (Chevrolet coach) containing a small arsenal were questioned by county authorities tonight to determine if they were connected with a number of robberies in the mid- west. The men, registered as Frank Patterson, 34, and James O'Rourke 30 both of Milwaukee, and James Evans, Alias Woods, alias Green, 29, of Toledo, were arrested on route 20 near here by deputy sheriffs Maynard Fletcher and A. R.

Wewees, who sought a stolen automobile. In the car the deputies said they found a sawed-off shotgun, four pistols, and ammunition. Sheriff Leroy Siders, who questioned the trio today, said Evans had been identified by finger prints as being James Woods, arrested in Los Angeles in 1929 on a robbery charge. Late today telegram from Chicago informled Siders that the three were wanted there to answer robbery charges in a warrant sworn to by Harold Ashcroft. Siders said he would question Evans in connection with a recent robbery at Clayton, Missouri.

The men were taken before a justice of the peace on charges of carrying concealed weapons and were held under bonds of $10,000 each. LEOLA AIKMAN, SOPRANO, WILL SING IN CITY The concluding number of the present season's artist series of MacMurray College will be given by Leola Aikman, coloratura soprano, in Music Hall on Monday evening, January 8 at 8:15 o'clock. Miss Aikman's training has been purely American receiving the main part of her education in Chicago schools and in the Juilliard Foundation in New York City. Miss Aikman has a natural richly musical endowment which she has labored assiduously to perfect so that today she with few rivals in the song Her range is pracwotaads tically unlimited, the voice rich and of crystal purity. Miss Aikman sings in five languages and her repertoire covers the classic and modern Italian, French, German American songs.

She is, moreover equally at home either in coloratura or dramatic musical literature. Miss Aikman is perhaps the most promising and talented American artist before the public today. COMMUNITY MEETING AT HARMONY A community committee representing township 16-11 held a meeting at Harmony School Thursday evening. It was decided to hold a meeting each month for the next four months. Various committees were, appointed under the chairmanship Mrs.

C. H. Wegehoft. Other members assisting Mrs. Wegenoft were Mr.

and Mrs. Erwin Aufdenkamp, Clyde Taylor, Betty Joy, Mr. and Mrs. C. O.

Nickel, C. H. Wegehoft, and I. E. Parett.

The next meeting will be Friday evening, Jan. 19. John Luby of New Berlin was a Thursday business caller in the civy. Being Groomed for Movies Cast your eyes, girls, on the bright, blond athletic young man, to the left above, and forget the girl for the moment. This gentleman is Herman Brix, former University of Washington track star and Olympic shot-put champion.

Brix has entered the movies and is being groomed to become another Gary Cooper, if possible. Yes, the girl is his bride of a year. WINCHESTER H. S. PLANS BENEFIT SHOW NEXT WEEK City Council Holds Meeting; Other Winchester News Notes Winchester, Jan.

stunt show will be held at the high school auditorium on Friday Jan. 12th. This is given each year and the benefits go to the high school athletic association. The musical organizations of the high school will present the music for the event. The school's dramatic club will present a play.

Among the other ganizations the town that has given intentions of "putting on a stunt" are the Kiwanis Club and Women's Club. Council Meets The city council met Wednesday evening, but nothing of importance was passed upon. Nothing was done about the liquor question as the council is waiting to see what steps the state legislature takes. Entertains Aid Society Mrs. Ward was hostess to the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church on Thursday afternoon.

Fourteen members were present at the business meeting. The ladies sewed articles for the orphanage. News Notes Mrs. Robert Perkins of Chicago last Saturday afternoon gave birth to an eight and one-half pound baby girl. Mrs.

Perkins is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Owings of Canton and grand-daughter of George W. Owens of Winchester. The mother's condition has been very serious, but last reports gave a little gain in her condition.

Mrs. George Owings and daughter, Miss Florence returned from Chicago Wednesday where they have been at her bed side. Rev. Fred Melvin was in Jacksonville attending a meeting of the Jacksonville area Ministerial Association. Rev.

Melvin is presiding officer and reports plans for a retreat meeting to be held in the month of February. Attorney Norbert Hutchens was in Jacksonville Tuesday on business. Women of the high school faculty and a few guests enjoyed a bridge supper at the home of Mrs. Fritz Haskell Tuesday night. Mrs.

Grant Coultas was hostess to members of the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Those from out of town that attended the funeral of John H. Carlton on Wednesday were Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Carlton and children of Pleasant Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carlton and son, Eugene, of Roodhouse, Mrs. Lee Carlton, and Mr.

and Mrs. Everette Brown of Alton. Members of the Scott County Women's Forum met at the home of Mrs. Earl Miner Wednesdav nicht. A paper was read by Mrs.

E. H. Mellon. A discussion followed of the papers subject. DEATHS E.

Lee Hutchins E. Lee Hutchins, 216 Fast Douglas avenue. passed away at Our Saviour's. hospital yesterday at 12:15 p. m.

Mr. Hutchins was born at White Hall July 18, 1884. Deceased is survived by three dren, Henry Hutchins of Indianapolis, Mrs. Elmer Meyer, of Hillview, and Donald Hutchins, of San Diego, California. also survived by brothers, Alfred Hutchins of White Hall and Gideon Hutchins of Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at the Gillham Funeral home Friday noon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. W. E. Boston. Burial will be in the East Cemetery here.

BIRTHS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. Lahey of route 3. Jan.

4, 1934, at Our Saytour's hospital, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rubert Turner of Sinclair, on Jan. 1, 1934, at Our Saviour's hospital, a daughter The baby's name is Nina Mae.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Black of east of the city are the parents of a daughter, Rebecca Jean, born at Our Saviour's Hospital, Wednesday, January 3. Mrs. Black was formerly, Miss Norma Leith.

PLAN CARD PARTY The Catholic Ladies' Aid society of St. Bartholomew's church of Murrayville will give a card party on Tuesday evening, January 9th, in Carlson's hall. The committee in charge includes Miss Stella Doolin, chairman, Miss Anna Riley, Teresa Connolly, Mrs. T. P.

Langdon, Mrs. M. Coleman and Mrs. Frank Tarzwell. ROODHOUSE GROUP HOLDS MEETING AT HOUSEMAN HOME Other News Notes of Interest From Roodhouse And Vicinity Roodhouse, Jan.

members were present at the regular meeting of the P. E. O. organization held at the home of Mrs. Elmer Houseman Tuesday evening.

A book review entitled. "The Second Spring" was given by Mrs. Bert Ash, and Mrs. Jess Martin read the life of Elonor Deuse. Plans were made at this meeting for the annual Founders Day program to be held with Mrs.

H. W. Smith on Jan. 16th. The appointed committee will have charge of the luncheon and program.

The Roodhouse chapter B. U. is planning to attend the Founders Day luncheon given by the Springfield chapter on Jan. 27th. News Notes Word has been received here of the birth of a son, Edward Morrow McDonald, to Mr.

and Edward McDonald of California on Dec. 18th. Mrs. McDonald was Miss Eileen Morrow of this community. Miss Rhea Hopkins, Miss Helen Adams, Miss Verniel Tatman and Mrs.

Ralph Bricker were hostesses to a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Earl Moore, held at the home of Mrs. Bricker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Holmes Tuesday evening.

During the evening three tables were at bridge play. They were: Miss Virginia Ricks, Miss Jane Neal, Mrs. Mrs. Wesley Carpunky of Carrollton, Miss Vesta Bates, Miss Virginia Teeple, Miss Harriett Hensley, Miss Mary Lucille McConathy and Mrs. John Shaw, Jr.

High score prize went to Miss Mary Lucille McConathy, consolation to Mrs. Shaw. The hostesses served their guests with dainty refreshments at a late hour. The Amoma class of the Baptist church held their monthly meeting at the church Tuesday afternoon. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon, after which there was A business meeting, and the annual election of officers took place as follows: Mrs.

w. A. Jolley, president. Mrs. Fred Ruyle, assisting president, Mrs.

Emmett Edwards, treasurer, Mrs. J. W. Smith, secretary, Mrs. Joseph Quann, pianist, Mrs.

Hubert Cunningham, chaplain, Mrs. C. R. Thomas, teacher, assisted by Mrs. Ada Neece.

Twenty three members were present. Two new class members taken in. Mrs. Cunningham, and Mrs. Ruyle.

After the business meeting they enjoyed the afternoon spent in a social way. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winder of Mount Vernon, Ohio, returned to Tuesday afernoon after spending Christmas New home, Year holidays in Mrs. Winder's sister's home, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Hansburger Mr. and Mrs. R.

L. Dalton of Greenfield, Mrs. Charles Hansburger and Lawrence er of Macomb were also holiday guests. Miss Carmaleen Cuddy returned to her home in Roodhouse after a short Mr. and Mrs Harold Clark and visit in St.

Louis, A as a guest of family. and Mrs. Ward Logan entertained three tables at bridge New Years evening. They were: Mr. and Charles MeGee Jerseyville, Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd McGee. Miss Mildred Harrison of Chicago, Warren, Adrian and Henrietta Campbell, Miss Mabel Hopkins and Lester Meberry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lewis of Sterling were holiday guests of Mr.

and Mrs Robert Lewis and family. Marvin Lindroth end Carl Seely of Chaute Field, Rantoul returned to their work at the field Monday. They and relatives White Hall. were guests friends in Roodhouse of. Mrs.

Cecil Manning of Jacksonville spent Monday with relatives. Virginia McGrew attended the Symphonie St. Louis, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Whitney spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in Anna, Ill. Mr. and E. A. Wurster, Mrs.

Bert Sage, William Sage, Mrs. Mrs. Ralph Bricker, Marion Thompson and Mrs. Georgia Harney motored to Highland Sunday evening where Happy Sage and his orchestra were playing for a Years dance. annual Fireman's held in the Thursday they played, for the 50th Armory at Vandalia, and Friday night for a Charity Ball at Chester, Ill.

Saturday evening they played for a holiday dance at Effingham, Ill. Miss Mildred Harrison of Chicago was a holiday guest of friends and relatives here. Miss Thelma Petrey has returned to her work in Springfield after spending the holidays her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Petrey and family.

FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLUB HOLDS MEETING Franklin, Jan. -Mrs. William Randell entertained the members of the Franklin Thursday bridge club at her home today. Prizes were won by Mrs. Robert Seymour, and Viron Ranson.

Guests present were Mrs. Hershey Crain and Mrs. B. C. Ransdall.

Refreshments were served at the close of play. Rev. and Mrs. M. O.

Smith, have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cussins. CONTINE SEARCH Los Angeles, Jan. more than 1,000 active workers continued the search for bodies, the fluctuating death list in the New Year's eve flood tragedy in Los Angeles suburbs was reduced to 38 in a coroner's report late today.

The number of persons still reported misssing was pared down to 60. Many of these, authorities believe, may be in sodden tombs of mud. debris and rocks which clutter Verdugo hill slope communities where the flood was worst. There was also some speculation as to whether several bodies may have been swept out into the Pacific ocean from the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers. ACCEPTS POSITION ACCEPTS POSITION Miss Alma Malsbury of Virden a graduate of MacMurray College with the class of 1933 has accepted a sition as teacher of Home Economics in the High School at Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Hoovers See 'Pets' Beaten Two distinguished "mourners" who saw their favorites go down to a surprise defeat when Columbia dashed the hopes of Stanford at the annual Tournament of Roses football game at Pasadena were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, shown here, intently watching the conflict. Both attended Stanford before their marriage. JOY PRAIRIE GROUP HOLDS ANNUAL OPEN MEETING Coterie Members Enjoy Session At Home of Mrs.

Alice Joy Chapin, Jan. Joy Prairie Coterie held their annual open ing Wednesday evening at the spacious country home of Mrs. Alice Joy. A delicious turkey dinner was served at six-thirty under the direction of Mrs. Harold Perbix, Mrs.

Harry Onken and Mrs. James Anderson. The nearly sixty guests were seated at three long tables, candle lighted, and with pink roses and baby breath to add to the attractiveness of the appointments. The evening was spent with music and games and much conversation. Guests were Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Acom, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Allen. Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson, Mrs. James Anderson, Mr.

and Mrs. Erwin Aufdenkamp, Joan and Loren Aufdenkamp. Miss Carrie Deitrick, Mr. and Mrs. George Deitrick, Mrs.

Alice Joy, H. P. Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Joy, Miss Betty Robert Joy, Mr.

and Mrs. E. F. Joy, Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nienhueser, Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Brockhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Obertate, Miss Amy Onken. John Onken, Mr.

and Mrs. Gustav Onken, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Onken, Mary, John and William Onken, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Perbix. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Perbix, Harriet Ann and Kole Perbix, Mr. and Mrs.

T. H. Pratt. Miss Sarah Cowdin, Miss Angie Joy and Arthur French of Jacksonville. MRS.

JAQUITH TO BE SPEAKER ATA. A. U. W. MEET Mrs.

Mary Harin Jaquith, wife of President Harold C. Jaquith of Illinois College, will discuss "Modern Russian Literature" at the meeting of the A. A. U. to be held this Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the David A.

Smith house. Born in Kharkoff, Ukraine, of a family of wealth, Mrs. Jaquith was caught in the vortex of the Russian revolution. others of the wealthy landowning, class, was forced to flee her land. Mrs.

Jaquith had just completed her college course, during which she studied intensively means of bettering Russia's standards, when the revothe nation. She went to and later came to has studied. She also has travelled widely in Europe, and continues reading her native language. Her discussion of modern Russian literature promises to be unusually interesting and stimulating. The A.

A. U. W. has made plans to admit a number of guests to the meeting. Alexander Alexander, Jan.

Missionary Society of the M. E. church met in the basement of the church Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Anna Berrup and Mrs. D.

L. Robinson as hostesses. Word has been received of the death of Edward Flynn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Flynn is a cousin of Mrs.

F. J. Kaiser. He formerly resided in New Berlin. A.

N. Neil of Springfield was a visitor here Wednesday. John Jarrett of Jacksonville is spending a few davs with Mr. and Mrs. Coral Gansbauer.

Mrs. Rose Strawn of Murrayville is spending a few days with her sister, Miss Mae Caldwell. HOLD RITES FOR SHUTT INFANT AT MEREDOSIA Other News Notes of Interest From Meredosia And Vicinity Entertain at Dinner Thursday Evening Mrs. J. Allen Biggs and Mrs.

Jack day evening at the Henry entertained at dinner, Thurshonor of the twenty-sixth wedding anniversary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen H. Myers. A three course dinner was served after which the evening was spent informally.

The guests' of honor were the recipient of several lovely gifts. at Dinner beine-VIRGINIA MAN FATALLY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Shelby M. Allard Killed When Car Plunges Into Fence Shelby M. Allard, 32, of Virginia, but for the last year and a half employed as a movie operator in Springfield. was killed early Thursday in an auto accident near Sadorus, eight south of Champaign.

Allard conducted a merchants' goodwill show at Tolono Wednesday night and had started the return trip Springfield about midnight. fell asleep and his automobile plunged into a rail fence. One of the rails pierced the windshield and struck Allard in the head. The young man had substituted as operator for Oral Mibbs. Chandlerville, who had become ill, and was unable to conduct the show at a Springfield theater.

He leaves his wife. Louise; two daughters, Betty Lou, aged nine months. and another of two years; his mother, Mrs. Bernice Allard; and a sister, Miss Joyce, all of Virginia; and a brother, Chester Allard. The body was returned to Virginia for funeral services.

Arrangements have not been completed. PLANE WRECKED BY BOMB, CLAIM Washington, Jan. was reported authoritatively tonight to have forwarded to the commerce department a report on the wrecking of an airplane by an explosion at Chesterton, Indiana, October 10 and to have said informally he believed there had been sabotage in connection with the erash. The report sent to the commerce officials declined to make public its contents. They said it arrived late in the day that they had not had time to study its contents.

The policy of the commerce aeronautics branch is to keep confidential all reports on investigations of air accidents. It was understood Cummings was of the opinion the Chesterton tragedy was caused by the wilful of careless placing of a bomb. NINE EDWARDSVILLE MEN ARE ARRESTED Springfield, Jan. residents of Edwardsville, alleged to have violated a federal injunction in intimidating workers of the U. S.

Radiator today were ordered to court Jan. 8 to show why they should not be held in contempt. The company's petition, on which the orders were issued by federal Judge Charles Briggle on the basis of an injunction granted in 1924, says the men attempted additional reorganization of workers December after the workers had been organized November 27 by the Brotherhood of Foundry Workers under the code. The company claims the alleged additional attempt at organization was in violation of the injunction. Those ordered to appear are Theodore Nischwitz, Leonard Hinkle, Verne Nillson, Clyde Bean, Louis Ashauer.

William Schriber, Blackie Hogue, Levi Kaiser and Alfred Rogers. STAY GRANTED Topeka, Jan. 4. The Kansas supreme, court late today granted execution of sentence for Ronald Finney, bond broker under a 31 to 635-year penitentiary sentence in connection with his alleged engineering of the million dollar Kansas forged bond scandal. Finney was ordered held in custody of the Shawnee county sheriff until final disposition of his appeal, or until further order.

from the court. The court refused to reduce his $40,000 apal bond. Hearing of the appeal has been set for April 3, three days before the court will hear the appeal of his father, Warren W. Finney, former Emporia banker, from a conviction in Lyon county district court of embezzlement charges. CHURCH BROTHERHOOD TO MEET TONIGHT The Brotherhood of the Congrega.

tional church will meet tonight at 6 o'clock for its regular monthly meeting. Following the supper, Dr. F. B. Oxtoby will talk to the members on a "Current Topic." WOULD BAN BARS Springfield, Jan.

-(P)-An amendment to the liquor control bill passed by the Senate tonight would ban bars in Illinois. The House has yet to concur in this. The amendment would permit service bars only, requiring that the actual drinking take place at tables except in restaurants where liquor may be drunk at regular lunch counters. UNDERGOES OPERATION UNDERGOES OPERATION M. O.

Gaumer, operating engineer of the Illinois Power Light Corporation, underwent an operation for appendicitis at Passavant hospital Wednesday. Mr. Gaumer is reported to be doing as well as could be pected. Meredosia, Jan. services were held on Sunday afternoon at P.

M. for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Shutt at the family home. The brief services were in charge of Rev.

Wm. Hallen of St. John's Lutheran church. The little babe about five weeks of age and took seriously ill on Thursday. A physician was called and all that loving hands could do was given but the little daughter passed away the same evening.

Mrs. Wm. Brown sang two hymns. "I Think When I Read That Sweet Story" and "Sleep Baby Step." The little one is survived by her parents, her grandparents Mr. and Mrs.

Wro. Nolden and Mrs. Girard her great grand-mother, Mrs. Alice Wade besides a host of other relatives. terment was made in Oakland ceme- tery.

News Notes City DECEMBER TERM GREENE COUNTY COURT OPENS Other News Notes of Interest From Carrollton And Vicinity Carrollton, Jan. December term of the Greene county court convened Tuesday morning at nine a. m. with County Judge G. K.

Hutchens presiding. The first case on the criminal docket was, The People vs. George R. Rathgeber, assault with a deadly weapon. The charge was brought by Dr.

H. Westerholdt who charged that on August 25, 1931, Rathgeber struck him on the head with a shotgun at East Hardin. Rathgeber was represented by Attornney Mehrhoff. The case was given to the jury at 3:30 p. and they returned a verdict of guilty of assault and battery at 8:00 p.

m. Sentence has not yet been fixed. The next case was The people vs. Samuel Hermans et al. It was continued to the foot of the criminal docket.

A Jury was then chosen in the case of the people vs. Clarence Hatcher, charged with wife and child abandonment. It took until 5:00 p. to pick a jury and Judge Hutchens adjourned court until 9 a. Wednesday.

News Notes Betty Bowie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowie a pupil at St. John's school while at play Tuesday during recess fell on a step in the school yard cutting her knee so badly that a doctor had to put stitches in it. Mrs.

Lechtenburg and daughter, Miss Edith of St. Louis and Miss Lucy Nagle of Springfield were weekend and New Year's guests of the Misses Nagle and Mr. Fred Nagle. Mr. Russell Reago of Murrayville was a business caller here Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Hardwick of Alton were here on business Tuesday. MAN CLAIMS HE WAS KIDNAPED Spokane, Jan.

story of Walter Asimus, gasoline service station operator that he was kidnaped today sent officers on a search for a man believed to be wanted by Illinois authorities. Asimus said the man pointed a pistol at him and demanded to be driven toward Millwood, a suburb. During the drive, Asimus said, the man kept piston on him, and remarked once: If you make a move, I'll drill you." His captor told him, Asimus said. that he was an with "50 years hanging over my head in Illinois." Asimus said he speeded away from his captor when the latter got out of the car to talk to the driver of a coupe that followed them to Millwood. The man was described as being about 25 years old, five feet seven inches tall, weight 160 pounds, and light complexioned.

He wore a grey overcoat and hat. Asimus said he has a wax cast on his nose. MRS. ELIZABETH HUBERT WRITES ABOUT JAPAN about ten years. PROJECTS APPROVED Chicago, Jan.

The civil Several friends and relatives in Jacksonville have received a book, entitled, "My Japanese Scrap Book" written by Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hubert. The book is a diary of Mrs. Hubert's experiences as a resident of Japan.

Mrs. Hubert is the daughter of Mrs. Oliver Baldwin of Duluth, Minnesota, formerly Miss Olive Black of this city. Mrs. Hubert's husband is connected with the Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Company and has been a resident officer in Japan for works administration today approved projects for construction maintenance of airports Dixon, Danville and Galesburg.

L. P. Bontoey of Quincy, aviation adviser to CWA in Illinois, recommended the projects. In Danville 120 men will work seven weeks on a project that will require $14,800 for wages and $2,315 for materials. Removing trees and improving the Dixon airport will require 142 men and $20,736 for wages and $5,179 for materials.

The city of Dixon has appropriated an additional $10,000 for materials. The Galesburg airport project requires $12,730 for the labor of 75 men over two months and $2,122 for materials. According to astronomers, our earth appears blue to the people, if any. on Mars. NEA Mrs.

Kinnett returned to her home at Bushnell Wednesday after a several days visit with relatives here. Mrs. Robert Mayes was taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. Wm. Campbell in Bluffs Tuesday.

Mrs. Mayes has been ill for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Geo. Hyde is confined to her home by illness this week.

Mrs. W. J. Whitlock who has been ill at her home here the past seventeen weeks is able to be up and around and is slowly gaining strength and improving. Earl Hyde' junior returned to his home with his father to Davenport, Sunday.

Mrs. Edward Hyatt senior and daughter Myrtle were visitors in Jack sonville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schaefer had as their guests Sunday, Geo.

Hansmeter and Mrs. Stella Zimmerman of Pittsfield. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Todd of Jacksonville, and Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde McAllister and Miss Elsie Leonhard of this city. Mrs. Sena Kappal has been confined to her home by illness the past few days. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Schaefer were business visitors in Springfield Thursday. The Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran church held their reguiar monthly business meeting and social at the home of Mrs. Geo.

Butcher and Mrs. H. A. Naylor on Tuesday afternoon there was twentyone members and two guests present. During the social hour the hostesses served lovely refreshments.

Alfte Mayes of Beardstown visited relatives here on Tuesday. Henry Hobbs is seriously ill at his home in this city. The Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran is finishing plans for a Waffle' Supper which will be given on Friday evening Jan. 12 at the Social room of the church.

The public is cordially m- vited. Mrs. Nettie Freeland entertained number of young people at her hon here on Sunday evening in honor Earl Hyde junior of Davenport, who was a guest of Robert Freeland while he was visiting here on several engagements. Those present at the party were: Alice and Patricia Nolden, Carolyn Yost, Neva Chambers, ces. Bushnell, Virginia Peters, Norma Schmitt, Maxine Yeakel, Herbel Hyatt, Freeland, and Earl Hyde junior.

Geo. Shutt, Edward Nolden, Ivan Rice, Leon Unland, Byron Wilker, Lee Tuscher, Warren Eden John Wade and Robert Freeland. MRS. JOY PASSES AWAY; FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY Mrs. Charles B.

Joy passed away at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening January 4. 1934, after a brief illness. Mrs. is survived by her husband, Charles B. Joy, one son.

Charles Joy and one brother, Haller Higgins, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds Funeral Chapel Saturday afterncon, at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. A. Richards, pastor of the Congregational church.

Burial will be in Diamond Grove cemetery in the family lot. FIVE PENSIONS ON WAR OF 1812 BEING PAID Washington, Jan persons are still receiving pensions for service given by soldiers War of 1812. In his report as adminis trator veterans' affairs, Frank 7 Hines said that five widow. one re-married widow and one daugh ter of men who fought "for the free com of the seas" were on 181 pension list. They included: Marion A.

Clark Iowa City, Iowa, husband, John R. Clark, private, McClellan's Company Massachusetts militia. Each pensioner gets $50 a month. Of those receiving Civil War pensions, there is one mother of a soldier. Mrs.

Samantha R. Button of West McHenry, now nearing her 103rd birthday, sent her boy, Clinton D. Rorer, away with Company Eighth Illinois Calvary, on February 23, 1864, when he was 16. He died of typhoid fever June 4, 1864. She is in receipt of $30 per month der special act of Congress.

NO IRREGULARITIES Chicago, Jan. Chase. director of the Civil Works Administration for Illinois, said tonight he found no evinence of irregularities, in the Harvey, sewer project anti allowed local authorities to control. He did, however, put a "competent man" in charge of the tile manufacturing plant to develop it to its fullest capacity, because he said at was inadequate as it stood to meet demands of the work. The job, which he investigated after reports of irregularities, calls for an expenditure $740,000, of which $533,982 is furn shed by the C.

W. A. The people of the United States spend approximately $50,000,000 a day for food..