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THE FREEPORT JDURNAL-STANDARD Society- Clubs Churches Miss Mildred Campbell Entertains Clttb Members At Dinner Al Elvft Coffee Slibp Miss Mildred Campbell, West Main street, entertained the Fireside club last night at a seven o'clock din nef at the Elva Coffee shop. Ai elaborate menu was served at a table decorated In black and gold. Cards 'were played later in Miss Camp- ibell's ftpartment, honors going to Mrs. Merle Anderson, Miss Marguerite Dlsch and Miss Viola. Price Parly for Mfss Evplyn SpHlcr Given Last A delightful party was given last evening for Miss Evelyn Spltler, by Mrs.

Lawrence and her 1 mother, Mrs. Bert Kelster, West Dexter street, The affair was a mis eellaneous shower for the bride of 1 Christmas day and she received many beautiful Five hundred was played, honors going to the Misses Ada and Agnes seb.ft.dle and Mrs. Israel Cohen. A two course supper completed this enjoyable evening. Neighborhood Club and Husbands Entertained At Dinner Mrs, Forest H.

Brttden and Mrs. Raymond Stanley Guyer entertained the Neighborhood club last evening at the Braden home, 1623 West Logan street. It was a more festive occasion than usual, as tho husbands were included In the invitations to the sewn o'clock dinner, sixteen guests sitting down to the attractive tables which, like tho home, were anticipating the Christmas holidays in decoration. 1 In the bridge game Mrs. Arthur and Harry w.

Schwarz won the favors. The affair was most enjoyable. The Edtfar and Warren Kcnts Observe Weddlnjr Anniversaries With Parly Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brown, West Cottonwood street, and Mr, and Mrs.

Warren Kent, West Douglas street, celebrated their wedding anniversary ies last evening with a party at the 'Brown residence, It was the fourteenth anniversary for tho Browns and the thirteenth for Mr. and Mm. Kent. guests were invited 4o assisb In tho celebrations and it was a most enjoyable occasion. Cards were played, favors going to Otto Kuchertmelster, Wan-en Kent and Mr, Kuchenmelster.

A two course supper was served nt midnight. Bach couple was remembered with a table lamp and a buffet set Of candlesticks and flower bowl. Mr. ami Mrs. S.

M. Wenzel Observe Fiftieth Wedding- Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. S. H. Wenzel, 1465 'South Float avenue, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday in a quiet way at their home.

During the afternoon and evening many friends nnd relatives called to offer congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel were married nt Monroe, Dec. 0.

1884, much of their married life has been spent in this city. Three of their four children, Harrison wenzel, Mrs. William Kaiser and Miss Veda. Wenzel in Freeport, one son Eugene, being a resident of Olympla, Wash. A daughter, lola, passed away Pleasant street, have returned from a three weeks' sojourn In Florida dividing their time between Miami and Englewood, at the latter place being guests of Mr.

Swank's brother, Kenneth. News of the Churches Grace Episcopal Church A preparation service will be held at Grace Episcopal church Satur day evening at 7:30, Y. r. M. C.

amlUtefclim Bund Meet ttl Trinity Clmrnli Tonight The thank offering meeting of the P. M. 0, and Mission band of Trinity Evangelical church will be held tonight at 7:30 at the church, A program will be given, followed by social hour at which time refreshments will be served. Members are reminded to bring "happiness" boxes and mite boxes, All members and their friends are invited to at tend. Missionary Society, Oak Avenue Church, Holds Annual Election The Woman's Missionary society of Oak Avenue Evangelical church held Its annual election and Ohrlst- party yesterday afternoon in the parlors of the church, Mrs.

John Kalesse led In prayer, Mrs, John Miller gave tho missionary study and Miss Flora Neuberger led the devotions. A woman's quartet, composed, of Mrs. Charles Ate, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. D.

C. Raw- lelgh and Mrs. John Elchorn, sang "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Later tho meeting was taken over to Hev. Beuscher Who conducted the election and colled for annual reports. Tlio newly elected officers are: John Kalessc.

Vice Mrs, Schcff- ner. Corresponding secretary Mrs, John Elchorn. Anna Belieffner. Homo Elizabeth Refreshments wore served at the conclusion of tho business session, tables belnjj decorated In Christmas colors, Embury Guild Gives Delightful Party at Homo for Tho Affcd Members of Embury guild held a delightful party yesterclhy at the Some for the Aged. Invitations had Issued to members of the lomo department of the church (those who no longer take an active part In the church societies) and many-accepted, making a ffroup of sixty, attending and nil report a nost enjoyable Wme, After the singing of Christmas itt 1912, Mrs, Wenzel Is American Legion active In auxiliary the and Ladiea of the G.

A. R. and has held office In both organizations. Mr. Wenzel retired but waa formerly an employe of the Henney Motor company.

Literary 1'rogram Enjoyed by Beta Sifrma Phi Sorority Last Nifrht An interesting literary program was enjoyed last night nt the home of Mrs, E. Joseph Hall, 1449 West Stephenson street, by Beta Sigma Phi sorority members. The first topic was given by Miss Winifred Wareham, who discussed Edward Bulwer-Lytton, English novelist, and his "Rienzi," which described the splendor and bravery of the Roman people and the colorful life of the Roman empire. Miss Margaret Kelner told of the Italian preacher 'and reformer, Girolamo (Savonarola, of the 13th century, who died for his convictions. Miss Katherine Gingrich spoke concerning Benvenuto Cellini, Italian engraver, sculptor and goldsmith, and a pupil of Michael Angelo and his autobiography, which reflected the political and social life of his times.

During: the business session, In Charge of Mrs, A. J. Stukenberg, announcement was made of the Christmas dinner party to be held on the evening of Dec. 26th, which will be the sorority's final meeting for this year. WEDDINGS Haan-Sehrader German Valley, 111.

Dec. Miss Tada Behrflder and John Haan, both of Germnn' Valley, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the Christian Reformed church by Rev, Kastjen Tebben. Mr, and Mrs. Haan Will live on a larm next spring. Engagements Geyer- Simpson engagement, of Lawrence Simpson, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Simpson, West Avon street. and Miss Edna Geyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, August Geyer, of Polo was announced at a family dinner Thanksgiving day at the Geyer Jiome. The wedding date was not revealed.

Mr. Simpeon la an employe of the Burgess Battery company. Announcements The regular meeting of the American Legion auxiliary will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Legion hall. After the business session, refreshments will be served by the officers. INoteg of the Day Miss Leonore Frick, 622 Bouth Pawoll avenue, went to Chicago this morning to spend the week end friends.

Swank, Wttt carols, Rov. A. Bloomquist offered prayer rind Mrs. L. Matthews read the Christmas story 'rom the second chapter of St.

Cuke's gospel, Mrs. Hurry H. Stahl sang a group songs, which were thoroughly njoyeci. Later all Joined in singing old favorites, Mrs. Stahl play- Ing for the community slngliig.

Llttlo Doris Jean Orwig and Hilda Brown made tho party gayer with their readings. A little gift was presented to the older guests, starting the Christmas season with happy cheer. Delicious refreshments were the hostesses of the afternoon being Mesdamea H. L. Bennett, Wilbur A.

Goclrtard, L. L. Wagner, w. D. Van Lone, and A.

J. Schmelzle. Florence Evangelical Church Florence Station, 111., DOO. Stephen Gubl, magician and theological student, will give an entertainment at Florence Evangelical church on Saturday evening, Dec. at 8 o'clock.

The public is invited. Rev. W. G. Lc Conte, pastor.

EVANGELIST Revival meetings arc (n progress nt Free Methodist church, corner of Broadway and south Walnut avenue. Rev, Roberts (above), of Greenville, 111., is the evangelist in charge nnd she will preach every evening nfc 7i30 for'an Indefinite period. Tho public Is Invited to attend. MRS, VERNONH, TAYLOR IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF YEAR The B. held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Edward Landgraf, 1520 South Bldwell avenue. At the close of the review lunch was served by the hostess. Officers elected nt tho meeting wore as follows: Vnrnon H. Taylor. Vice Mrs.

Gertrude BelghtoJ. Recording Lillian singer. Financial Henry Kirchhefor, Ida Rclgor. Lady of clotus Timmor. SergeanU-Mrs.

IT. L. Klnteel. Inner Sager. Past W.

B. Llch- tenbergcr. Y. W. C.

A. NEWS Pro-Holiday Festivities Bejrin Next AVcck Monday ushers in the first of the Christmas festivities at the Y. w. C. A.

when tho business girls' league meets for its regular fellowship supper. Members of this league of girls will be delighted to know that the social committee haa engaged Rev. C. A. Bloomqulst to talk on topic, "The Holy Land." Since this meeting will be tho only meeting of this group of girls before Christmas, they arc asked to bring their annual Christmas service donation, Tho Business and Professional Woman's club will hold its Christmas meeting, Tuesday evening.

The program is being sponsored by the social committee with Maude Ryman sertlng- ns chairman. Members of the swastika club are making preparations for a Christmas party which will be held at the Y. M. C. A.

on Thursday. This group of girls luis already prepared layettes for three charming dolls, which will be given as their bit to gladden tho hearts of three little girls at Christmas. All girl reserves clubs are anticipating a gala timo when they entertain "little sipters" at parties each day the following week. These junior members have been working on special gifts for their little guests and with games, marionettes, plays and songs they will bo royally entertained. PHILIP BAROELL TO GIVE TALK AT MASONIC MEETING Excelsior Masonic lodge is FIRST NIGHT DUPLICATE CONTRACT TOURNAMENT AT ELKS'CLUB GREAT SUCCESS The opening night of the duplicate contract tournaments at the Elks club started off with much enthusiasm last evening, thirty-six women taking part in the contest.

Many had played in contract tournaments before but when tho evening was finished, all agreed they had learned much about game. Eighteen boards were Jlayecl. Mrs, T. Klpllngcr nnd Mrs. Gene Austin were in charge nnd had tho able assistance of Richard Credlcott and Gene Austin and directing.

The winners of the evening were as follows: North nnrt South Mrs. O. C. Williams Miss 151 iso Williams Mrs. L.

M. Deckler Mrs. Fred W. Frclclag Mrs. D.

W. Habecker Mrs W. E. Bcclclocs Ka.it and West Mrs. Gtihl Mrs.

Harry Johnson Mrs. Ernest Love Mrs, Nolson A. Backus Miss Esther Lea Mrs. Florence Jackson Alexander Those six players, on either side, played over 50 per cent game which. In common parloncc, means, they played exceptional contract.

Tho series Includes six tournaments and tho four best scores out of six will be considered for the final awards. This shows It to not necessary to be present at all the six games to compete for tho favors. Another ruling; it Is not necessary to piny with the same partner throughout tho series. Others may attend the five games, even though they were not present, at tho opening game. RABBIT ANDTUR BREEDERS ELECTION T.

J. Carries Named President; Ofllelals for Show are Announced At a meeting of the Freeport. Rabbit nnd Fur Breeders' association, tho following officers worn elected for the ensuing year: Cordcs, Gorman ViUley. Vice Jacobs, Freeport. Secretary and treasurer Mrs.

Emll Christen. Parsons, Perry Stino, Al Landgraf, Donnki a rant and R. H. Bowers. Show Selected Officials named for tho sixih annual show to be held during the four clays from Dec.

12-15, ut, Odd Fellows' temple were as follows: T. J. Cordcs, general chairman show committee; H. Bowers, general superintendent; Perry atine, assistant superintendent; Paul Adams, secretary; Edward Jacobs, superintendent of awards; Mrs, R. H.

Bowers, superintendent of' concessions; Al Landgraf, assistant superintendent rabbit division; Donald Knoll, assistant superintendent of cavies and pigeon division; Joseph Grant, Frceport, and Seth Cowlcy, SACRED CONCERT TO BE GIVEN AT OAK AVENUE CHURCH SUNDAY NIGHT compliance with many re quests, the concert given by the chorus choir of oak Avenue Evan gellcal church, Freeport, at First Evangelical church, Elgin, last Sunday evening, will be repeated by the same group next Sunday evening, Dec. 0, at 7:30, at Oak Avenue church. Many favorable Comments were made by the Elgin audience after last Sunday's concert. The choir has a membership of thirty and Is directed this year by Mrs. Robert Moron, whose work is greatly appreciated and has shown excellent results.

Betty Sehaef- cr Is the organist. The public Is cordially Invited, Following Is the program Minn Ilcttv Holinofrp Anthem, Dmim'ln ft Mhinr" Buck Timrtr folo, Wllllnm Iftvln Hei'IplTiro Icusolt 1'rtiynf choir, "fence I Leftft Yon' 1 Ye IIio Wrty nt Hid nnrroH "J5ven Mo" Wnrrnrl solo. Minn Milton Mflltef LlKlit ot All IIio World" nitmbton "Ati TorrehU In Hummer" "I Will Veen My iriock" Hiindcl Klftnr Simper Volilkijii in "God ID Lovo" Blielloy 'iv Llaht" Gounod "I'mlan Ilia Lord, JcraKttlem" Boprnno Uiellla KoPKminloi 1 Offortory, AniliPtn, "Iiidnmmntim," "Ktfttmt nhllgnto, Mm. Hubert Moren Finnic! lo Hie "Third phony' Momlolsnolin 0, MOORE, TRAVELER, AT SATURDAY MEETING H. G.

Moore, of Peorla, who spoke In Freeporfc last winter, will bo the entertainer at the Woman's club Saturday A return engagement is always a proof of satisfaction. His talk on "Glories of the Mediterranean Lands" illustrated with exquisite colored pictures, will bring gems of his ten trips through the Mediterranean and the countries and cities that border these waters, His slides show pictures of Gibraltar, Maderia and other places in enchanting Spain, Morocco, Algeria, with Its fascinating desert and peoples; the Great Sahara with Its millions of Imles of area and the oasis, with Its varlus ruins of ancient civilization. Some moments will be spent In Eternal all its magnificence. Venice the city of lagoons, with Us famous royal academy nnd its groat collection of fine paintings and splendid churches, will be shown. Constantinople with its dramatic past and Ankara, the new capital of Turkey, will be Included in the pictures.

Florence, tho mecda and treasure house of the art world, and Its great gallcreis will be thrown on the curtain. MRS, GLENN WISE GIVES BOOK REVIEW TO LANARK Mothers' Club Sponsors Interesting Program. Many Fine Miislciit Numbers As Features Lanark, 111., Dec. Movie Made Children" by James Henry Formtin was given as a book review by Mrs. Glenn Wise at the December meeting of the Parent-Teachers association this week.

The program was sponsored by the Mothers club and featured music by a sextet composed of Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Loretta Dyslln, Mrs. B. Newcomer, Mrs Pauline Bates, Mrs.

Ethsl Weed and Mrs. Josephine Guenzler. They were acompnnied nt the piano by Mrs. Gladys R'nhn. Auto Damaged Mrs.

Irvin Frederick had another heart attack Tuesday in her rural home and is under the care of a nurse. Relatives here have received word of the birth Sunday In Fort Wayne, of a daughter to Mr. anrl Mrs. Homer Wolfvnfibergor, Ho Is the son of Mr, and Mrs. George Wolfensberger, of Lanark.

Tho program today in the high school assembly room was presented by glrLs of the home economlcu club. The club Is sponsoring a bnzanr in connection with the preseason concert by the Lanark Community school band, In the gym- nnslum Tuesday evening. Fire presumably by spontaneous combustion damaged the interior of tho garage owned by O. Adorns and a car inside in the structure Thursday afternoon. Although the finish was scorched and windows broken the car was driven from the garage.

Women of the Trinity Lutheran church are presenting a program tonight in the Masonic temple, Special numbers including orchestra music arc included on the evening's schedule. Local merchants participate on the program. The evening will conclude with a Mrs. Anna Strohecker, of Freeport, was a Thursday gwst in the O. W.

Dlttsworth home, SESSION IffctO Y68fBttOAtf AT THE FIRST PRESMf BftlAN cutmetf The December court of awards for Freeport girl scouts was held Thursday afternoon at Second Presbyterian church with Mrs. Dewey Llghthall acting as chairman. The court opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag with Abble Bere as color bearer. The following girl? were welcomed into the organization nnd received the glr. scout pins: Harriet Paul, Wlnnlfred Qulcs, Evelyn Caudle, Marian Dunn Genevleve Lamb, Helen Burdge.

Wllma Jacobs. Maryls Ostlng, Mary Wolf, June Winters, Marilyn Staas Fern Schelp, Doris Jean Manning, Catherine Law, Georgia Grlawolc and Marjorle Goodwin, Second class badges were awarded by Mrs. A. Murray to Eleanor Nure, Betty Glesey, Jean Landgraf, Maxine Meyers, Geraldlne Munda, Luella Rlchter, Mary Oblander. Jean Murray, Carolyn Stoke and Evelyn HOlbert Oaks, The first class high honor badge was received by jennette Deemer, Merit and proficiency badges of cook, dressmaker, needlewoman, first aid, health winner, home nurse, hostess and housekeper, Junior citizen, laundress, Scholarship and girl scoilt aide were awarded to girls who passed the required tests.

The following girls received badges: Betty Sturtevant, Gcraldlne Munda, Betty Munda, Luella Rlchter, Abble Bere, Monica Bookman, Harriet Bookman, Thelma Sanders, Barbara Chatters, Yvonne Derby, Eunice Wallace, Marian Walton, Jean Jeffrey, Frances Holbert, Geraldlne Holderman and Holbert. SENIOR ORCHESTRA GIVES CONCERT LAST NIGHT, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BY FLORA GUITEAU The Thursday mid-week service at the First Presbyterian church was especially enjoyable. The picnic supper at 0:30 and the clevotionals, led by Dr. Dnvid L. McNary, were followed by a delightful concert played by the senior high school orchestra, fifty strong.

Karl Kubitz's baton was as effective as It always is, producing fine shades of interpretation. First came Mozart's overture to "The Magic next, Pierne's "Entrance of the Fauns," a sharp contrast to tho classic Mozart and also beautiful. This was followed by Tschalkowsky's "Wnltz of the a medley from Victor Herbert's "Chocolate Soldier," the concert closing with "Sparklets," a gay trifle. All these numbers were most pleasing. Mr.

Kubitz's comments on how to enjoy music and on the style and quality of each composer, added greatly to the understanding. The church Is greatly indebted to the music class of the Y. W. C. which arranged to have this concert given at the church instead of the association building.

FORMER AUDITOR RECOMMENDS SUPERVISION OF ISSUANCE OF REAL ESTATE BONDS ing an Invitation to all members of the fraternity to meet with that body next Thursday evening, on which occasion following the usual business session, a travel talk will be given by Philip Bardell. A world tour which Mr. Bardell enjoyed some years ERO was an interesting experience which the speaker will relate, and refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. STUDENTS PRESENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT MASONICJEMPLE, DEC, 16 The annual Christinas program to be given by the Fveepart high school vocal music department has been in rehearsal for many weeks. There are to 1)e 5 students participating In nd lu Mo the chorus this year.

The orchestra Chicago. Dec. Former State Auditor Oscar Nelson recommended to the congressional committee investigating real estate bondholders reorganization activities that tho state auditor's office supervise issuance of real estate bonds by commercial houses, or that a special real estate securities commission be organized as a regulatory measure. Either measure would assure accurate valuations of income bearing properities on which to issue securities, he said. STRUCTO COMPANY LOANS DRILL PRESS TO POLICE Machine Will Re Used In Reloading: Of Used Cartridges Through the courtesy of the Structo Manufacturing company, the police department has been given the use of a 200-pound drill press, to be used In the reloading of cartridges in the ballistics department which is conducted by the police force.

The press, which can be used with dies of different sizes for each cali- bre weapon, acts also as a sizcr and tester. Sixteen hundred shells were sized and primed yesterday by members of tho force and made ready for reloading. One loading arms and ammunition concern has invented a method of placing a flange on the inside of the bottom of the cartridges, which Is designed to prevent reloading. The ingenuity of the local workmen soon overcame that difficulty by drilling out the flange and reloading the shell ns under the method employed for further operations. has been named as rabbit judge, and C.

W. Marl.ow, Polo in the poultry classes. MARRIAGE LICENSES is assisting the chorus in one song and playing an orchestral selection. The program is to be presented I Dec. 16, at Masonic temple, and i everyone is cordially invited.

There Harold Gantz, Freepori 20 i is no admission price, but there Is to Vera Shirk, same 19 be a good will offering, to defray the Robert K. Quies, Freepori, 21'expenses incurred in the production Cleonc Thoman, same 201 of the concert. LETTERS ARE AWARDED TO ROCKFQRD ELEVEN Twenty-three heavyweights and 19 lightweights were voted football letters by the Rockford high school athletic board of control, following the recommendations of Coaches Art Lundnhl and Jim Laude. Ten of the heavyweight letter winners are juniors. They are Jack Barber and Jack Griffith, fullbacks; David Denny, Melvln Johnson and Ralph Palmer, ends; John Lacali, guard; Robert Wilson, tackle; Robert Johnson, center; Benny Crosby and William Watson, halfbacH-s.

Charles Hoar and Tony Twaryona.s are but will be Ineligible because of the age limit rule. Senior letter winners include: Wayne Braid, Carlo Branca, Robert Bundy, Jack Flanders, David Kgiv- nedy. Robsrt Robert Paget, John Pat ton. Robert Poorman, George Prentice, Capt. Leo mm ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY, NELSON TO ftOH FOR MAYOR Chief BsecHtlve Hat Poll lions In escalation, Alderman JF Alderman John W.

Daniels, third ward, formally announced hi; candidacy re'eieetion. Mr, leis is now serving his fifth term in the city couhelJ. Hd was elected two years ago, bufc had previously been a councilman number of years ago Mr, Daniels had been connected with the Illinois Centra! for forty years, recently retiring. Me was bollermaker by trade. Mr.

Daniels will be a candidate on the People's ticket, Nelson lo Hun Nominating petitions are being circulated for James Nelson, for mer mayor of. Freeport, and It Is understood Mr. Nelson will make the race on the People's ticket. Mr Nelson served one team and was then defeated at the primaries two years ago by Mayor John A. Aschei Mr.

Nelson Is engaged In the real estate business In Freeport. YOUNG ENTERTAINMENT, OAK CHURCH, NEXT MONDAY NI6HT The Albright Brotherhood of Oak Avenue church is Inviting all the families of the church'to a "fam ily night" at the church next Monday evening, Dee. lo. A pot luck supper will be served at 6:30. Steven Gubl, a student at Naper- vllle, who for many years entertained large crowds at fairs, and other events with his sleight of hand performance, will furnish the entertainment.

Mr. Gubl now is a student at the Evangelical Theological seminary, Napervllle, preparing for the ministry. He also give a brief address and fayor the audience with special music. A silver offering will be received for Mr. Gubi, who is working his way through school, ANNUAL INSPECTION, UNITY AUXILIARY, 0, 0, IS HELD THURSDAY EVENING Unity auxiliary, No.

4, Ladles' Auxiliary, I. O. O. held Its annual Inspection lost night, with Mrs. Albert Klenke, state secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary, acting as inspecting officer.

The following officers were elected for 1935: President-Mrs. B. Koenig. Vice Belle Prick, Past Leiiard Woods. Camilla Chenong.

Brvin Relnert. Installing Albert Klenke. The installation of officers will be held Jan. 3, at which time the other officers will be appointed by the president. Mrs.

Klenke was presented with a lovely gift by the auxiliary. BIG TEN CONFERENCE NAMES PLACES FOR SPORTS MEETS Michigan To Entertain At Annual Outdoor Track Games On May 24-25 Chicago, Dec. annual Big Ten outdoor track and field champion meet will be held next spring at Ann Arbor, under sponsorship of the University of Vlichigon, It was decided today ut annual winter meeting of the western conference. It will be the 'irst time in nine years that it has jeen held anywhere except at Northwestern university. The- outdoor meeting will be staged May 24 and 25.

The annual Indoor track championship meet will be held at the University of Chicago as usual on March 9, The championship wresting tourney also will be under the Maroon's sponsorship on 8 tnd 9. Big Ten swimmers will go to ihnmpolgn, 111., on March 16 for the annual tank tournament. The conference golf champions wllf be determined on May 22 and 23 at a.tournament to be held at Klldeer Country club under the sponsorship of Northwestern university. The annual tennis tournament, vill be held on the Northwestern university courts at Evanston, 111., from May 23 to May 25. FAMOUSlTRPLANElESiONER IS BEING HELD BY GREECE Athens, Dec.

u. Fokker, world famous airplane designer, was forbidden to leave the country today after discovery of photographs which he was havo taken of an arsenal and other fortified places, It was an- lounced, Fokker is 44. He started his career is an aeronaut af. 20, In hia native Netherlands, but finding his oppor- many. He manufactured for the unities restricted he went to Ger- German air force in the World war he planes that made their name, Fokker, dreaded in allied countries, le invented a synchronizing devlca permit firing a machine gun be- ween the whirling blades of an airplane propeller.

In recent years he ins spent much time in the United Slates, with headquarters at Alpine Hudson, and Clifton, N. BUYS PAIRlFlVOlKlIOVES EACHWEEKJOR2I YEARS Decorah, la. Dec. worker Deeorah has appeared very week at a local store to buy a of 25-cent work gloves. He has lot mussed a week in 31 years.

Dur- that time he has purchased 1,92 pairs, for which he paid $273. 30XIN6 MATCHESlrrWEEN TEAMS ARE POSTPONED The boxing matches between Freeport and East Moline Y. M. A. teams, scheduled to have been -held at East Moline last night, were called off owing to weather conditions.

The bouts will bo staged later although a definite date has not set. Afctt fSfcfftONS L6AD IN TEAM COtJfJfS IN LOOP MAfCfilig The Nuteic' and Ignitions too honors irt Burgess bowling leagur at Main alleys last night. A foellt had high individual series of 608 and J. Mueller counted best game of 245. Those hitting over 200 included the following, F.

Wagner, I Hoover, J. Dletrick, A Toeile, Deuth, Hill, H. Selkel, W. Kluth Klnderman, Mcllvany, Morse, Mueller and F. Strohaeker.

Shippers won 2 from Inspectors Ignitions took 3 from Electronics castcx won 2 from Productions Nulex grabbed 2 from Unlplex, won 3 from Little Six and Foremen took 2 from Snaplltes. C. Harvey 137 120 112 369 J. HoltZ 131 156 171 458 McElvea 137 128 101 366 G. Keck 138 126 104 360 J.

Dow 133 162 190 49-1 Handicap 59 59 50 177 Totals ..736 761 746 2233 W. Nye 162 153 167 472 F. Strohaeker 154 218 132 604 Rlchman 147 143 148 438 B. Ross 155. 179 193 527 Price 188 187 170 542 Totals 803 880 800 2483 W.

Morse 178 200 198 576 A. 118 125 118 359 D. Whalen 122 151 110 383 R. Shirk 128 155 158 441 J. Mueller 125 173 245 543 Handicap 2 2 2 6 Totals 671 806 '831 2308 C.

Wiley 134 140 144 424 O. Mosler 138 157 164 457 0, Allen 128 112 149 389 124 147 142 413 M. Noe 164 172 191 527 Totals 686 734 790 2210 Onstad 160 194 147 501 Mcllnay 149 206 133 488 Sichler 118 90 125 333 Scharnke 150 157 125 432 K. MCCUrdy 186 161 182 520 Totals 763 808 712 2283 i. Giessel 189 125 166 480 Mlssina ...128 112 157 397 K.

Myers 108 175 175 458 R. Mitchell 158 130 140 42B Stephenson ...181 127 202 510 Handicap 15 15 15 46 Totals 779 684 8552318 Little Six T. Hrubecky .....133 167 153 453 J. Becker .146 142 147 435 Klnderman .......134 203 175 512 Morrisson 114 166 135 415 Scott ......158 141 163 462 Handicap 22 22 22 66 Totals 707 841 705 2343 R. Rhynders ....170 164 175 500 W.

Kluth 148 211 158 517 Strohaeker ......162 173 170 505 R. Cramer 124.148 171 443 K. Lee ...128 162 190 486 Totals 732 858 870 2400 K. McCurdy, Jr. 143 136 126 405 R.

Ilgeii 180 181 120 481 Monahan 129 136 136 401 Hill 172 178 209 559 C. Ellis 170 189 163 522 Total 794 820 754 .2368 M. Girard 139 168 165 472 Clement 149 152 169 470 IV Helm 170 151 156 477 E. Miller 141 148 158 447 H. Selkel 172 211 168 551 Handicap 20 20 20 60 Total 791 850 8362477 Wagner 180 187 200 567 Melville 147 110 109 366 Hoover 178 209 163 560 Nesbit 142 163 124 420 Dietrich 203 160 157 520 Handicap 14 14 42 Total 864 843 767 2472 A.

Toello 218 216 174 608 1. Flshbtlm 168 169 145 482 B. Nye 124 150 176 450 Deuth 147 168 213 S28 McFalls 149 144 170 463 Total 806 847 878 2531 ZION REFORMED, OAK AVENUE, WINNERS IN BOWLING GAMES The double header rolled in the Sunday school bowling Irogue last ht resulted in Zlon Reformed vlnning two out of three games rom English Reformed, and Oak Vvenue Senior's taking two out of hree from Embury Juniors. High earn score was 2,594 by Oak Avenue nd single team score 938 by Zion Reformed, W. Brandt with 224 rolled the ighest single game, and Kuehl was igh In the series.

Tomorrow night United Brethren and Baptist will neet. Summary: English i. Young 155 182 182 519 Ruthe 171 160 189 520 lelsley 131 196 125 452 ingelmann 151 156 171 478 A. Toeile 144 170 183 497 Totals 752 864 850 2466 Zlon Schumacher 166 170 160 400 Steinke H7 168 161 476 Brandt 146 141 188 475 V. Brandt 170 153 224 547 Duthler 180 180 203 563 'otals 809 812 836 2557 Embury Glasser 482 130 106 418 larnish .165 147 147 459 Garnhart 184 194 153 531 203 185 178 506 Dunning 137 160 153 450 Totals 871 816 737 Oak Avenue andenberg 191 169 18 943 A SERVICE FOR CHRISTMAS, PROGRAMS, HOME AND ABROAD, WORKED OUT BY LIBRARIANS There is service at the Freeport public librafy that will be predated by many persons who are making ChHStmas programs and entertainments for church or home.

The library has many Christmas suggestions to offer, there ate many clippings that are suitable those giving'Christmas talks andr telling Christmas stories. There -If much material on Christmas in er lands, even mounted pictures, that may be taken out of the library on the regular cards. Suggestions for decorations of the Christmas dinner table and hbrrte will be found and books of carols are also at hand. This is a delightful service for ths librarians to work out for the publio and It will doubtless avail Itself of the many opportunities FOM1DDAY SHE STANDS SILENT AS SHE HEAUS MADISON JUDGE COMMIT HEK Dec. Helen Gillls, 22-year-old widow of George "Baby Face" Nelson and mother of the gangster's two children, stood in federal court today and hoard Judge Patrick Stone commit her to Alderson, w.

prison for one year and a day. The tight-lipped girl wife will be to Alderscn sometime today to start serving the sentences that were imposed on her here spring on the technical charge 'of larboring members of the John Dilllnger gang during their hideout in the north woods of Wisconsin. She was placed on probation by Judge Stone at that time. She surrendered at Chicago Thanksgiving day as a probation violator, a.few days after her husband was- mortally wounded In the gurifight at Barringlon, 111., in which two federal agents were slain. She was witfi 'Baby Face" at that time.

Mrs. Gillls was given two sen- one of a year and a day for larboring'Dillinger and one of six months for harboring Tommy Carroll, later killed at Waterloo, but sentences run concurrently. MOORE, TO SPEAK AT BAPTIST CHURCH H. G. Moore, Peoria, 111., world and, lecturer, speak 'at First Baptist church Sunday Anight, jiving famous lecture On 'Palestine of v.Tpday."; Hls pictures are to-'be '-the "most beatitlfdi ever shown United Before devoting his time too travel and lectures, Mr; Moore 'spent 'orty-flve years in business life.

In addition to his commercial pursuits and efforts, he served the following as president: The Commercial-club of Kansas City; Kansas City Implement, Vehicle, and Hardware club; Kansas City Association of Credit tfen; Methodist of Kansas City; and also the following national associations: The National Association of Credit Men; The National Fence American Hardware Manufacturers' association. His foreign travels began with'-a Mediterranean cruise, followed by an extensive -European tour in 1924, and his first cruise as official urer was in 1920. His travels haVe aken him to forty-five foreign countries, as well as to eighteen Of he islands of the seas, these ravels now aggregating- over 400,000 miles. Each winter Mr. Moore engaged as official lecturer upon cruises to fordgn lands.

He is an official lecturer of the Canadian Pacific travel system, either on heir "around the world" cruise, South American-African "cruise, dr heir Mediterranean cruise. MAN GOWNEDlfDEATH IN KENTUCKY REFUSES TO LAST TOJEVEALIDENTITV Eddyville, DecT man convicted of murder under a name he admitted was ase died smilingly today in, the electric cahir. The youth, known as Ttmcls Glenday, of Chicago, killed a cashier of the Stamping Ground in a robbery in November, Prison officers said Glendav ob'- iously was well educated and'camq rom a superior environment, hroughout the two years he iclcl in jail he refused to reveal his rue name or permit word of his light to be sent his family, companion In the' robbery George Tincer, said before his execution last spring that Glenday was given a "hair trigger" revolver for the holdup and flred accidentally Glenday's last words were- "I didn't kill him never meant to murder any one." HUSBAND'SMWTERM WINS MARITAL FREEDOM FOR WOMAN Madison, Dec. her husband is a prisoner at pun, Mrs. Harriet Normington 20 Madison, was granted a divorce in Judge Roy H.

Proctor's court. Mrs. Normington testified her band is a one to five year term in prison for theft of tires. The Norniingtons were wed in Freeuort Oct. 1932.

The wife was pennitled to resumt her maiden name of Harriet Emery, The Victoria tuted in 1856. Croes was Miller in 163 162 4i3 Connelly 187 196 561 E. Vohlken 138 210 171 51ft J. Vohlken 183 187 179 Totals 807 896 891 3534.

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1885-1977