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1C Team Debates In Michigan Member ol the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein. Set Registration For Pittsfield Adult Classes District No. 16 School Board lias Open Meeting The Illinois College two top debate teams, the group to under the coaching of Prof. Raymond A. Ford, are participating this weekend in the fifth Spartan Invitational Debate Tournament at Michigan State University.

It is considered one of the major national Refreshments of punch cof-1 Tournaments of the 1U67-68 forensics season, ac- fee. cookies, and donuts were Siding Northwestern University, Ohio, served at the close of the meet- Summers urge consider all of the problems discussed, and stated that another open meeting would be planned for the near future. Indiana, Michigan, and more than forty other rounds of switch side debate, colleges and universities are participating. The national intercollegiate debate topic this The two Illinois College teams are is: That the federal govem- of Roger Farrington (junior from Pittsfield, should guarantee a minimum annual cash and Barbara Wall (sophomore from income to all Illinois Heritage Center NEW Board ing- New Berlin News of Education held an open meet-j A card parly open to the mg on Thursday, January 11 public, will be held at 7:30 p.m. the community room of the New Wednesday, January 17, at the Berlin High School.

This meet- Sangamon County Fairbuilding ing was planned by the Com- by St. church in New munity Unit District No. 16. Berlin. A donation of 75c is re- which includes the Berlin.

Cur-' quested. ran, Loami, and New Berlin General chairmen of the pro- A JL 4 1 A I I I I communities. are Mrs. Charles I Gk I I MAC The meeting was led by board Harold Steele, and Miss I I I IV I I I I I I member Robert Summers with Elizabeth Brehm. Refreshments the discussion centered around wm served Allar Society of Berlin and New Bed'? -s has eleelcd the toctiZl Id no.

s.ruer.u SCTTO for MONTICELLO sound. 1968. president. Miss Catherine neer Heritage program with five members, a showcase with two broken windows in Ivan Garrison of we displayed our first exhibits and a not-for-profit corporation charter. We representing the Special Educa- rhu los anH of S10 and a card table for a desk.

We also had a tremendous faith tion Committee of the Four urer Frank in a dream which wc shared," said Dean Gordon, Executive Director of the Illinois Rivers, spoke to the group. Pioneer Heritage Center. Another discussed He was addressing the mem was the steadily increasing en- Kansas, organized as a terri- bcrs of the Illinois Pioneer PITTSFIELD Adult education courses will be offered at the Pittsfield high school starting Monday evening, January 22 Courses to be offered are 1 beginning typing, beginning bookkeeping, conversational Spanish, beginning sewing, welding, and physical recreation. The courses are scheduled to run from 10 to 15 weeks on Monday nights, and there is an enrollment fee of $5 to $13, depending on the course. Registration and payment of fees will be on January 17-18 between 6 and 8 p.m.

at the high school. Enrollment fees will automatically be returned if the re quired number of ten persons fails to register for a course. 111. second and third from left in picture above: students currently enrolled in and Russell Dolce (freshman from Elmwood hi0h nnt plicnhlp tn Park, ni and Robert Mgler (sophomore from credit edu- Jaeksonwlle, far left and far right in program. Most of the ture with I lof.

Ford. courses carry a half-credit to- Both teams are debating in the Champion- ward high school diploma ship division, which is the accelerated group Further information on this They were scheduled for each team four program may be obtained by calling the Pittsfield high school office. There is still time to enroll children in the Nursery second term which startec January 9. Classes are hek three mornings a week, Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11. Mrs.

Olive Fischer is the teacher and is assistec by Mrs. Frances Roberts. Cal Mrs. David Giger, 285-2682, for information on the nursery school. Snow-Covered Roads Cause Many Mishaps In Local Area Friday Jacksonville city police, sheriff's deputies and state troopers working in the Jacksonville area handled a number of traffic accidents Friday with the basic cause being snow-packed roadways and slick driving conditions.

Troopers reported busy highways in all directions from the city were snow-packed and hazardous and warned motorists to use extra caution. The steady snow covering was thought to be a contnbu- Springfield girl tory cause to all of the mishaps tQ Memorial hospital investigated in the city and gen- Springfield by ambulance fol- eral area. lowing an accident 1H miles Woman Hospitalized west of New Berlin at 6:80 p.m. One person was hospitalized (Friday, following an accident one-half The collision was between a mile east of Exeter on the Exe- Jacksonville Bus Lines bus enter-Bluffs blacktop about 8:45 r0ute from Springfield to Jack- a.m. Friday.

sonville and an eastbound auto Admitted to Passavant hos- driven by Deborah Ann Peters, pital was 20-year-old Linda J. 0f Springfield who was taken Art, History And Legend Lovekamp of Bluffs. Her condition was reported as good Saturday. Miss Lovekamp told investigating state police she was eastbound she lost control of her auto on the ice-covered road. Her car ran off the road and struck an embankment.

The auto was towed from the scene. Bluffs Woman Hurt to the hospital by McCullough ambulance and later released. Three passengers in the auto, two boys and another girl, escaped injury. None of the passengers on the bus was injured and the bus continued to Jacksonville, somewhat late. Both vehicles were moving at a slow rate of speed on U.S.

36- Mrs. Nevins Dies In Pike At Age Two years and a half ago we opened the Illinois Pio- rollment and the problem of tory on May 30. 1854. was ad- Heritage Center which held its where to place all these stu- mitted to the Union on Jan. 29.

annual meeting Sunday 1861. dents. GAS SALAMANDERS INFRA-RED PORTABLE HEATERS Daily Rentals and Sales Complete service. Large of Heaters and Appliances. Central Furnaces and Air Conditioners.

Sales and Service. Gregory Bluffs. Dealer uary 7 at Montieello, beginning with a luncheon at the Allerton Mansion. After the luncheon, the members reassembled at the Illinois Building and the business session convened at 1 2:30 p.m. After introducing members of the Center's staff wereifacfflty o( the Center, thc nil- he said, we will succeed on the strength of the support of those who use our Center and convince their friends and neighbors of that fact.

It can only be maintained by people, business and in- cently been written by Mrs. Dorotha M. Russell who is a staff member. The book relates the story of Nels Larson and his estate at Voorhies, Illinois, which drew visitors by the thousands during the past summer when the property was White Hall Hospital Notes State troopers directed traffic around a stalled tractor-trailer unit south of Jacksonville on dustry working together as he insisted. given to the Heritage Center as Doll Tableaux by the grandchildren of Nels Members toured the newest Open 7:00 Now Showing a crook, an embezzler, 3 a con man, a THE MIRISCH 'f CORPORATION rv Dick VaniXMSe FMIhr A WAUER MIRiSCH PRODUCI ION COLOR ty Miu puuvismr MATINEE AT 2:00 EVENING AT 7:00 9:00 present, (Jordon gave a progress report to the group.

the first he continued, grew to 37 and our year end net worth was $21.127. 1966 ended with a membership numbering 112 and a net worth was $111,689. In almost the Presidents and E2Pi.1i£ "'T'iT iheir ladies. Voorhies Castle Book in 19no. nois Building which houses, together with other displays, the dioramas which feature the most beguiling doll people in tableaux from the Fourth of through the Night Before Christmas, from the Black- Larson to be dedicated as a Swedish American National WHITE HALL-Mrs.

Mary M. Elliott of Manchester was admitted Jan. 3rd, as a medical patient. Mrs. Lora V.

Pence, of Hillview, was admitted Jan. 3, as a medical patient. Frank Campbell of White maintained one-way .11 1 (raffic until a wrecker could move the vehicle into Jacksonville. City Accident Two cars were heavily damaged in a collision at the intersection of Mound Avene and Lockwood Place, shortly before 1 p.m. Friday.

when the accident happened. A 50-year-old Bluffs woman troopers investigated at was reported in fair condition of the accidcnt. at Passavant hospital following an accident shortly before 4 p.m. Friday one-half mile south of Bluffs on State Route 100. Mrs.

Mary Eleanor Engelbrecht, 50, of Bluffs was headed! north on Route 100 when her auto skidded off the snow-pack-j iai ed pavement and into a ditch. 1 Ilf CJIfS The left side of her car struck1 a culvert. She was rushed to PITTSFIELD Mrs. Ada the hospital by Bates ambulance Brown Nevms, 101, formerly of and is under treatment for head Richfield, died Friday at the and back injuries. Barry Nursing Home in Barry.

Investigating state police said jvirs. Nevins was born in Rich- the auto had to be towed from field Qn 2, 1886 the the daughter of Henry and Mary Truck Stalled Moore Tyler. She was married to James Brown in 1883, an4 he preceded her in death in 1922. Hall, was admitted Jan. 5th, as a medical patient.

Miss Rose Lyman of White US 67 for about two hours late married Robert Nevins Friday evening The truck was he also preceded believed to be stalled due to frn 7 pn fuel line One daughter, Mrs. S. S. Ken- frozen fuel une. Qf Wenatcheef Washington; and four sons, Willis of Beverly, Eugene of Richfield, and Albert and Walter of Barry; survive.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Lock Funeral Home in with Reverend A. E.

Womack of- City police said 19-year-old Ronnie L. Ranson of 981 North Prairie was the driver of southbound car when he pulled ficiating. Burial will be in the Mrs. Elma Shenkel of White into the path of an auto headed prank cemetery north of Barry, smith Shop to the White House their reservations for copies. was admitted Jan.

6th, as est onjMoundjmd Look To I Mis The first distribution was made of the book Squire Comparing the figures tor of which has re- 76 we find that our membership now includes some 1 fl 1 people who live 123 towns MlldCIlt rand throughout Illinois. Our net worth in has tripled it ms I VFlV visited this year, and we have self, more than 2M.000 persons es Program 7 a program of growth planned At I npol for 19M which will expand ourj UWvCll III facilities even more and offer The Jacksonville Business I year Ulness. to area and of the state an(j Professional club a medical patient A daughter was born Jan. 6th, Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Powell, Shrine. In response to manv requests the book became a Elizabeth Ann. 1967 project and copies are A daughter was born Jan. 7th, being mailed this week and aY! lorney, next to those who responded to 2 the announcement that a book! naJJ? would be wiitten by sending thoir rncprviitinns; fnr nnniec riaU, a mcdical patient. en by Christy Eyre, 34, South MAN t)g 1NJURE Mrs.

Cecile Nash of White Diamond. Hall was admitted Jan. 7th, as! Neither driver was injured but a medical patient. Ranson was ticketed for failure Leonard Ray Northcutt of to yield the right of way. Roodhouse, was admitted Jan.

Driver Injury 7th, as a medical patient. I A Jacksonville man escaped Dismissals durine the nast injury in a one-car accident who will observe his ninety- week were David Cooper. Tom miles oi Bluiis anniversary Young and Mrs Albert Powell Route 100 about 3 susUined injuries when Jr and "nfanT daughter Mike of 324 South he fell down the basc.ment stabs Church told investigating his residence in the Dow troopers that he was run off the vicinity. road by an oncoming auto and He was brought to the Jersey skidded through a ditch and Community Hospital in Gubser Alta Gilliland, IN FALL DOWN STAIRS AT HOME Spatz, In Beardstown BEARDSTOWN Mrs. Alta Burrus Gilliland, wife of Hal Gilliland of Beardstown, passed! away at Schmitt hospital at 6:30 p.m.

Friday after a four- Of Pike County Thursday presiueu in ine ausence o. uiei0ga park Cali( president Alvahlee McCarthy. and ont. sister. Miss Wilma Simmons read muiutes 1u tuv slate.

We anticipate liOO.OtH» june Cantrell vice president a fanone uiuuana visitors through mm Gordon in of the through a fence. The front end of the Perrine auto was damaged but the car was driven from the scene of the accident under its own power. Three Collide a daughter. Charlotte Gilliland and a son, Robert, both of Canoga Park. two grand- 93, of Pittsfield, for-ident shortly after 3:30 p.m.

Fri-; time mid-winter, according to an(i Kay Ray gave the treasur- merly of Summer Hill, died at day at the intersection of North hilt iu nrv said Museum activities are slowed in iiordon, but that is the op- reDort in the absence of p.m. Thursday at Blessing portune time for the staff to i Navallee Eyre. 's Cline Fu- Hospital in Quincy, dig in and get a lot of work Mildred Davidson, youth af- Home. where the family! Mrs. Anderson was born in done in time for the new sea- fairs committee chairman, and mect fronds from 7-9 p.m.

Summer Hill on January 1, 1875 Ground work is laid for her committee Mary Clampit, A Three cars were damaged and PITTSFIELD Mrs. Laura one driver ticketed in an acci- ambulance where he was admitted as a patient. His injuries were listed as laceration of the head, abrasion of right hand, left forearm and hand. Mr Spatz was bom and reared in the Dow locality where he has resided through all of his life thc new program and re- Drury and Esther Barker ol the past year's activi-iwere in charge of the program, ties are compiled and studied. panel of students from Mac- Housekeeping chores i Murray College, Karen Allen, suffer during the height of the Nancy Clapp, Michelle Bernard tourist season can be complet- told of experiences during the ed and exhibits reorganized for summer in rehabilitation work, better presentation during the and tutoring, next season.

Huth Farrell accompanied Multi-Purpose Crnter for group singing. Paula Hud- Gordon stressed the fact that son reported members collect- the Center can, must and will ed $175.01 on the work shift for succeed on its own merit, without any form of government tax support, either local, state or frderal. have the finest educational, historical and recreational center in the tonight Services will be held at the Lucy Ellis Burnham. She was funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday i married to W.

B. Cahey, and East and Wolcott Streets. Robert M. Hayes of 729 Allen Avenue told city police he was westbound on Wolcott when he the daughter of Henry J. and i applied his brakes, but was unable to stop on the snow-cov- KSSELMAN RITES HELD FRIDAY ASHLAND ASHLAND Funeral serv the Salvation Army Tree of Lights before the holidays.

Dorothy Brooks, membership chairman, introduced these new members. Kay Silvers. Connie Spencer, Joyce Mansfield and a guest. Mrs. Thomas Geer.

Colored balloons and favors carried out the New Year heme. A beautiful arrangement of red and white carnations, Januarv flower, provided by he preceded her in death in 1936. She was then married to Edgar T. Anderson, who preceded her in death in 1948. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.

Charles (Geeda) Christie of Quincy; and one grandson, Sgt. Charles Christie, who is serving in Vietnam. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the first graduating class from Blessing School of Nursing in Quincy. New officers were installed she also wrote and painted with Reverend William Browning of the Beardstown First Methodist church officiating.

Burial will be in Arenzville North cemetery. Relief Corps Has Installation i uw Esther Barker, was the center- ices for Leo 1 man, 59. ol i i piece at the main table. Dorchester, were held at 2 p.m. i ft Estaleen Worrall, chairman i ulas at it moon at the Gainer I Fimi-ra1 Home with B'other js February took, uastor of the program, along with members of her committee.

took, pastor Church of Christ, officiating. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery at Tallula. during the January meeting of the Relief Corps, held at the home of Mrs. Dona Rash. A pot luck luncheon was served at noon.

Mrs. Ollie Proffitt, retiring president, conducted the business session. Installed as officers for 1968 were: Ethel Newby, president; Ollie Proffitt, senior vice- president; Anna B. Smith, junior vice-president; Nora Wilder, secretar)'; Dona Rash, treasurer; Florence llagen, chaplain. Matilda Goolsby, conductor; Serving on the January supper committee were Lelia Nancy Norton, assistant eon- ry, Lillian Phillips and Kather-.

ductor; Dona Rash, press cor CIIANDLEKVU.LE ITEMS -------------CHANDLERVILLE Airman 1 KITES First Class and Mrs. Thomas IIKLI) THURSDAY Harper left Friday for their home in Abilene, Tex. after a IlLAiill visit with their parents, Mr and Mrs MaynarJ Harper and ASH.LAf'‘) ices for Samuel Tinsley, 58, were held at 2 m. Thursday and sold many of her paintings in this area. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.

today at the Congregational church in Summer Hill. Rev. Joe Maynard will officiate and burial will be in the Summer Hill cemetery'. The family will meet friends from 12 noon until time of services today at the Congregational church. The remains are at the Haugh and Son Funeral Home in Quincy, Mr.

and Mrs. Royal Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Lynn I 2 visited her father.

Itoberi Keefer, in Bath Wednesday. fhurth- Burk' Mrs Elmer Jurgens land was Thursday visitor of Palllieaieis were. Brown, Mr. and Mrs 0 Jurgens, Unn, I Bert Fowler, Walter John FORA GROUP HEARS DIRECTOR DISCUSS SURVEY respondent; Mildred Smith, The regular weekly meeting patriotic instructor; Ethel Day, 0f p.o.R.A. was held Thurs- guard; Lucille Cox, assistant day January 11.

Mrs. Esther guard. Berry, Appointed to the auditing Ron Alstadt, P.O.R.A. direc- committee were Anna B. tor, explained the survey of the of 412 Lake Street was Smith, Matilda Goolsby and Jacksonville area now in pro- stopped for the stop sign on in Thkh a11 Persons over South Clay, headed south, and Ollie is chairman of i the age of 62 will be contacted.

the flower committee and will On niursday, January 18, be assisted by Nora and Chloe Colclasure. Elise Fisher, Lucille Cox and be ered street. Hayes said he tried to get across the intersection in front of a southbound auto. The southbound auto, driven by Zelda Mitchell of 136 East Walnut Court, slid into the Hayes auto, which then slid into a third car stopped at a stop sign. The third auto was driven by Neta B.

Birdsell of 636 North East. Hayes was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way. None of the drivers were injured. Cars Damaged Two cars were damaged in an accident in front of 1215 West College about 4:17 p.m. Friday.

A car driven by Joyce L. Woodburn, 25, of 1215 West College was headed west and turning into a driveway. A second auto driven by Gregory T. Neff, 18, of 407 Gladstone was headed east on College and unable to stop in time to avoid the collision. The Neff auto struck the right rear of the Woodburn auto, knocking it into a utility pole.

Both autos left under their (MU power. City police investigated at the scene of the acci- ident. Truck Hits Car A truck slid into a car at the intersection of South Clay and Morton Avenue at 5:21 p.m. causing some damage to both vehicles. A car driven by Gaston R.

Special reductions on L-A-Z Boy Choirt. New shipments of New Spring designs in Living Room Suites and oil reduced to HOPPER ft HAMM CONTINUOUS TODAY FROM 1:30 FEATURES STARTING AT: was struck by a westbound truck attempting a right tarn Creed and Roy Smith. roll ond Winter Dresses Interment was made in the Price. EMPORIUM Ashland cemetery. Florence Hagen were named to the relief committee.

Appointed to the social committee were Dona Rash, Matilda Goolsby and Mildred Smith. Anna B. I Smith will serve as musician. Wilder Robert Thomson Jr. will by Fenton J.

Foster of dress the group. His topic will 934 South Clay. Foster said the slick conditions prevented his Many letters have been sent to individuals in Jacksonville over age 62 or now retired. Any one in the age is welcome to attend the weekly P.O.R.A. meetings.

truck from turning and he struck the left side of the Cook auto. There were no injuries. City police said both vehicles left the scene under their own power. MATTHtUrt BIGGEST AND BOLDMTI COUNMICTUKS imm I i fcMMK ILICI Nfcehoi osi MRKHM TNI nMmNws nU'JlCERlflf JAMtS GWG 0 ADAMS ftafcaiayMWAlUN OmcM bv Hf MY Uff ftiii NOWt THRU TUES. FOX MIDWEST THEATRE.