Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 4

THE FREEPORT JOURKAUTANDARD TUESDAY, AUGUST News of Socidy-Clubs-Churches Mrs. Arthur f. Flaehteffleler Luncheon Hostess To Club Members At Country Club Mrs. Arthur P. Fiachwmeier, West Stephenson street, entertained club members at a 1 o'clock luncheon today at the Country club, her guests enjoying the hospitality of her home later in the afternoon, Mrs.

Oscar Ennenga Entertained A Few At Luncheon Today for Her Mother Mrs. Oscar Ennenga entertained a few friends at luncheon today at her home on West Stephenson street, complimentary to her mother, Mrs. A. U. Thomas, of Mc- Alestcr, Okla.

The afternoon was spent playing contract. Women Golfers Asked to Make Up Own Foursomes Women golfers of the Country club are asked to make up their own foursomes for the invitation tournament to be held next Friday and they may play either morning or afternoon but the luncheon will be served promptly at 12 o'clock. The mixed foursome, in charge of the men's and women's sport committees, scheduled for last Friday the thirteenth, will be played the 27th of August and will be followed by a buffet supper. WEDDINGS Westphal-niM Colonel Phil Westphal, prominent man of affairs in Milwaukee, stole a march on his friends and came to Freeport Friday and was married this morning at 10 o'clock to Mrs. Anna Dies, also a resident of Milwaukee.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. J. Schuth, pastor of the Redeemer Lutheran church at the parsonage, the attendants being Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur M. Pfitzlnger, the bride being an aunt of Mrs. Pfitzinger. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony at Hotel Freeport, the bride and groom leaving later in the day for Milwaukee. The groom has been sheriff of Milwaukee county for the past two years and prior to that, for eight years, was registrar of deeds.

He earned his title of colonel during the World war with the 121 field artillery of the 32nd division in France having seen active service for two years. No parade is properly led in Milwaukee unless Colonel Westphal is at the head. His bride has been employed as recorder of records in the circuit court of Milwaukee, holding this position for several years. While In Freeport, Colonel Westphal and Mrs. Dies were guests at the Pflt- zinger home, 1255 West Pleasant street.

Myers-Adams Mt. Carroll, Aug. Announcements The Interdenominational Bible class meets tonight at 7:30 at the Y. M. C.

A. MM. O. Supples Will be the teacher. The monthly nwetlng of Daugh- ers of Union Veterans of the Civil war will be held this evening at 7:46 at O.

A. R. hall. A full attendance is urged as there will be several out of town guests. Freeport Post No.

139, American Legion, will hold a meeting at the Legion home Wednesday evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. An interesting program will be presented and a large attendance is anticipated. News of the Churches Meeting Tomorrow Of Missionary Society Of First Baptist Church The Woman's Missionary society, of the First Baptist church, meets Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the parlors of the church. Mrs. Nelson C.

Phillips Will be In charge of the program and devotions will be lead by Mrs. William Blel. The women are asked to bring old sheets, pillow cases and white shirts to be made into bandages. FAMILY REUNIONS Margaret Adams, of Mrs. Agnes Adams, of Elgin, and Robert Myers, son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Myers, of Mt. Carroll, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was read by the Dr. John C.

Spencer, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of Elgin. The bride was dressed in a gown of white lace, floor-length, and her fingertip veil of net was satin trimmed. She carried an arm bouquet of talisman rosebuds, white snapdragons and roses and baby breath. Attendants were Miss Maxine Adams, a sister of the and Paul Myers, brother of the groorn. Following a reception in the home Mr.

and Mrs. Myers left on a short wedding trip. They will reside at 155 K. Channing street, Elgin. Notes of the Day Mr.

and Mrs. Allen Thompson, South Burchard, are parents of a baby son, born this morning at Evangelical Deaconess hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Huenkemeier, West Stephenson street, have returned from a six weeks' trip to old Mexico and California. They spent much time in Berkeley, the guests of their nephew. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth D. Burrell, West Lincoln boulevard, went to Lake Kegonsa this morning to remain until Saturday as the gxiests of Mr.

and Mrs. Louis H. Burrell at their summer home. Mrs. H.

Ford Zartman and children, West Stephenson street, has turned from a two weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nlcoll, of Evanston, at their cottage on the Fox river.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Marshall. North Whistler avenue, have returned home, Mrs.

Marshall, fron a visit at Sterling with her mother Mis. Albert Ferris and Mr. Marshall from a business trip in the east. Mr. and Mrs.

Mark Caynor and daughter, Carol Ann, 716 West Pleasant street, have returned from a 2,000 mile motor trip through the east. They visited Mr. Caynor'B brother and family at Scranton during their absence. Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Youngs and sons, Donald, and John, of Pittsburgh, are guests of Mr and Mrs. A. T. Youngs, West. Bteph- enson street.

They came Saturday night and are remaining until the middle of next week, ik Miss Dorothy Satchel), who has been visiting her parents. Mr. anc Mrs. Frank Satchel), East Winne shiek street, returned yesterday tc working for almost two nwrlng completion. Election of resulted follows, Floyd Walker, presiding: Life J.

Fisher, Freeport. Vice O. Fisher, Albany, III. Historical Ruth M. Drelbelbls, Freeport.

Business secretary and treasurer- Miss Irma Walton, Freeport. Membrrs of the historical committee for the coming year were named as Lloyd Fisher, Floyd Walker, and Claire Shlppy, Orange- vllle. WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE HAS INTERESTING FEATURES FOR FREEPORTERS WHO ARE THERE The program committee is Lloyd W. Walton, Freeport, SchuU Reunion The annual reunion of theSchulz family was hold at Taylor park, Precport, Sunday, Aug. 16, with 102 in attendance.

The officers were then re-elected: president, George Ilgen, Freeport; secretary, Cecil Fluegel, Freeport; program committee, Mrs. Oeoll Fluegel, Freeport, Mrs. Fred Bchulz, Pearl City, 111. The next annual reunion Is to be held the third Sunday in August, 1038, at Taylor park, Freeport. Reunion The annual reunion of the Dahms- Wachlln families was held at Krape park Sunday.

A picnic dinner was held at noon, nearly 100 members being present. These were the descendants of Frederick and Marie Dahms who came to this country about 70 years ago, and settled near Orangevllle. After the dinner a business meeting was held, the following officers being elected: J. Waohlin, Oregon. Vice president W.

Dahms, Orangevllle. Charles Stamm, McConncll. This was followed by games In which all took part. Walt-Moorc-Gravcs Reunion Members of the Walt-Moore- Graves-Robcy-Dlveloy families hold a homecoming centennial at Lena campgrounds Sunday with 134 guests attending. This reunion-was laugurated In 1924, when children William Dlveley, McGonnell, re- to Stephenson county for a islt.

A. J. Wales suggested a meot- the campgrounds where friends ould come to visit with them. The meeting was held Sept. 6, 924, and the meetings have been ontinued, without interruption ince that time.

The earliest Dlveley in this community was Isaac Dlveley, coming lore from Portsmouth, In 1037. His wife was Elvira Graves and heir children were William, Mar- Find Jerusha. They settled at ir near McConnell, 111., in 837, after a sojourn in Ransomburg nearby. Those attending this year from a distance were: Nell Gibler, Pasadena, Rayne Johnson, St. Paul, Willard Marshall and fcmlly, Sheridan, Bradley 3iveley nnd family, Goshen, Mr.

nnd Mrs. Leslie Dlveley, Joseph White and wife, Ellsworth While and Inmlly, Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. Earl Bucher, Durand, Mrs. Vivian Smythe and daughters of Cleveland, O.

The formation of a subsidiary reunion on the Pacific slope was announced. The Dlveloys of Washington meet in Tacoma this year to organize permanently. It is hoped to establish a second subsidiary in western Iowa soon; the Graves 'amlly Is especially strong in thnt community. Mary C. Bliur, secretary.

Fisher Reunion The third annual reunion of the 'isher family was held Sunday, Aug. 15 at Krape park nearly a mndred relatives being in attend- mce. This branch of the Fisher amlly is descended from Henry Fisher, who settled in the neighborhood of Philadelphia in 1863. A large picnic dinner was followed jy community singing of after which Edwin J. Fisher called he meeting to order.

Minutes of last meeting were read by Huth M. Drelbelbis, secretary and treasurer and she also gave a report of lisioncal findings oi the past year. Remaining needed dates ot marriages, births and deaths were given complete the family records. She read letters from cousins from Colorado, Washington, U. Iowa and Stephenson county, who were unable to be present.

Parts of a letter written Dec. 24, 1894 from Salomon Fisher to his sons, John and Emerson Fisher, in California was read. It contained much historical data and mentioned the making of a Stephenson county biographical album, towards which Mrs. Miss Helen Fisher, Albany, 111., Blvln Fisher, Dakota, and Miss Margaret Blngham, Freeport. Mrs.

R. U. Fisher, Mrs. Ralph Ryan, of Freeport, Mrs. Henry Walker, Orangevllle and Mrs.

Elmer Fisher, of Dakota, were named as the table committee, The next reunion date will be the third Sunday in August at Krape park. All business being disposed of, an Interesting program of songs, tap dancing, cello selections, guitar numbers, duets, solo acrobatic dances followed. Those attending the family gathering from Freeport and Stephenson county were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J.

Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Fisher and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W.

Walton and family, Mr. Edward Ryan, Mrs. Ralph Ryan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otto C.

Drelbelbis and family, Samuel Kloepplng, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blngham and family, Oscar Husinga, Mrs. F. A.

Ekstrand, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Fisher and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Fisher and family, Dwight Rhodes, Lois and Norma Walker, Mr. nnd Mrs. Claire Shlp- py and family, Mr. and Mrs, Delmar Babler, Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Keister and daughter, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Marlon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schlueter and family, and Mr. nnd Mrs.

William Keister. Those attending from a distance were: Dale Fisher, Chicago, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd G. Fisher and family, Albany, Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Cross and family. Durand, Miss Marilyn Morris, Robert and Juline Hute, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher, Mrs. Seeney, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Zimmerman and family, Mr. nnd Mrs. Glen Wagner and family, nil of Rockford, and Mr. and Mrs.

John Schmidt and son, Ralph, Pecatonlcn, 111. Sioux Falls, S. where she enter Augustina college this fall. Her sis ter, Mrs. Fred Kiefer, accompanied her.

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Shepherd West Stephenson street, enjoyed visit over the week end from Mr Shepherd's cousins, Mr.

and Mrs. Al ber Magdaag and children, Sidney Bet City, la Sidney appears on Major Bowes program this week or next as a player of the Stephenson county Four-H club nembcrs won a number of awards the livestock exhibits at the Illi- lols state fair at Springfield now in session, according to a message received by V. J. Banter, Stephenson ounty farm adviser, from Marvin Falrchild, organization director of he county form bureau who Is in attendance at the fair. In the Holstein senior class in which thirty calves were shown, Al- mcda Zurbriggen was awarded 13th jlace, and Ralph Babler received place.

In the senior heifer class, with animals showing, Vienna Schoonhovcn won first place; Ralph Babler, second; and Harold Schoon- loven, fifth. In the county exhibit class Steph- mson county took second place for he northern Illinois district, which ncludes the leading dairy counties the state. Brown awiss class, in the junior calf exhibit, Lois Keltner won third )lace and Virgil Heck won seventh place. Caroline Heck received 8th BY CLUB AI ILLINOIS FAIR VIANNA SCHOONHOVEN LEADS WITH FIRST ON SENIOR HEIFER EXHIBIT Clayton Chatters, Local Scout Executive, Writes Of Activities Among Boyi In Camp An Interesting letter has been received from Clayton M. Chatters, scout executive, who has been attending the World Scout Jamboree, together with Freeport scouts and others from the United States and many other nations the meetings being held in Holland.

The letter, written August 3, follows: "This, the fourth day of the World Scout Jamboree, has been our most interesting. Yesterday our boys went to the various camps to Invite guests for this afternoon, which resulted In a gathering of 27 boys from 18 nations, In addition to our 42 boys. "Egypt, Scotland, Holland, Sweden, Slam and others Joined us for songs, games and a little lunch. We had saved for two days from our food Issues to make the eighty The boys of all countries get along beautifully in these so-salons. All understand song, many apeak English, and food always is a delight to them.

"Dr. James E. West, our scout chief in the U. S. kindly visited the group and spoke to them, a treat to our boys in particular.

Three days ago the Jamboree was officially opened by Queen Wllhcl- mlna, who personally spent the entire afternoon In camp. I don't know whether she was as thrilled as the scouts and scouters by the sight of 25,000 lads in the colorful procession of the many nationalities and the friendliness and good will between the various groups. "This spirit Is Increasing as the days pass. Not a day goes by with- or Of out youngsters from twenty more countries calling on us. course, we go to their camps, too.

How do we manage to communicate? To start with 9,000 British are here, next many of the others speak English (for example the Dutch children must study English for three years in the 'middle school'), and for the thousands who don't a combination of French, German and Spanish usually brings some results. "Tonight we are preparing for a busy twenty-four hours ahead. The region of troop forty-two, of which I am scoutmaster here as in Washington, is to be service troop for twelve hours, beginning at 11 o'clock tonight. Of our council's group Oerald Qustafson, Wilbur Koenig, Jim Burris, Chuck Palquist and I will be on guard duty at the three camp entrances, until 3 a. m.

with Ayers and Planty, doing duty from 2 to 6 and Sweeney and Kar- savas In the camp headquarters in the morning. "We also have several Important parts In tomorrow's big show in the- camp arena. Otissy is in an Indian dance, Wilburn in a tent pitching group, Jim and others in games. Dr. Giistafson leaves to- nKht for Sweden after helping here four days as one of the three camp physicians.

Ten more Jamboree days ahead." Clayton M. Chatters. In the senior calf class Harvey Eisenhower received third place and Marion Clair took 13th place. A total of 18 were shown in this class. Out of 10 in the Junior heifer class Donald Folgate received a 5th place award, and in the county exhibit of Brown Swiss this county group received third in this district.

To Be Shown Here Tills same group of calves will be exhibited at the Pour-H club show which will be held at Taylor park on Saturday, August 28, in connection with the annual Stephenson county farm bureau picnic. In addition to this group there will be exhibited 75 other dairy calves and 20 head of beef calves, 70 pens of swine, sheep and poultry. There will also be a number of potato and garden club exhibits at the exposition here August 28. PETITIONS FOR SULLIVAN BEING CIRCULATED TRAFFIC LIGHT KNOCKED OFF BY ROCKFORD TRUCK A truck belonging to the Colonial Baking company Rockford, was reported to the police as having been the vehicle which struck the electric traffic signal upright located on the southeast corner of the Stephenson street and Galena avenue intersection sometime during last night. The light signals were operated today on a badly twisted post.

City officials indicated they would hold the baking company responsible for the damage and it is possible that one of the new type traffic lights may replace the present one. FOR MEETING REV. C. H. 8TAUFFACHER RETURNS AND IB GREETED BY GATHERING CHILDREN'S SEEMS ARE HELD OUT OF DOORS NOW Three Heard Special Sermon By Blihop To- nlfhtt Song Service BY REV.

J. C. 8CHAEFER Oakdale Park, Aug. is one of the special days at Oakdale park. Bishop O.

H. Staiaffacher ar- at Freeport early this morning rom his home in Kansas City, Mo. For a number of years he has not appeared on the program here and many of his friends were glad to vn him here for the day. All the departments of camp work arc fully organized. The chorus iolr and a male chorus meet for practice every day under the leadership of Rev.

O. D. Nealsen. The oung people have their regular work outlined for the week and ncet in the chapel and for open air services during the day. Rev.

and Mrs. John Blachoff are in charge, rtost of the children's meetings are out of doors under the leadership of Violet Phillips and Elaine Ouither. In connection with their Icvotions they go on hikes through Jie park and study nature. The women's department has also a full outline of work for the week. Three ministers of the district brought instructive and inspiring messages on Monday.

Rev. Wm. Albrecht preached in the morning on the theme, "I and my house will serve the Lord." He dwelled on the leed of Christian ideals and religion the home. The parable of "The Laborers and the Hours" was presented by Rev. J.

V. Bischoff, of Red Oak, in the afternoon. On ac- of the heat the meeting was lelcl outside of the tabernacle under the oak trees. In the evening Rev. S.

C. Boswll presided and Rev. S. G. Eberly preached an inspiring sermon on "The elements in religion not effected by the change of time." Program for Tonight service Evening subject, "My Humble Country," Bishop 3.

H. Stauffacher. Program for Wednesday watch. meeting. Youth conference.

Missionary meeting. The pastor's council, "Our Fall Pro- jram." Rev. Wm. E. Grote, Elgin.

111. meeting. service. Rev. A.

L. Reid, Loraine. Biblo study, (4) The Parable of the Wedding Banquet and the King's Son. Atticus Reid. Youth conference.

practice. service, Rev. Wm. E. Grote.

TWO CIRCUS EMPLOYES SAY MONEY WAS STOLEN AT HOTEL Two members of the Ringling Brothfrs-Barnum and Bailey circus who roomed at the Central hotel reported to the police that they have been robbed of $12 while they were sleeping. Joe O'Hare, Vicksburg, reported the loss of $4, and his companion, Jerold Lane, Pittsburgh, Miss, says he lost HEME, mm IKTI utnr NEXT THURSDAY EVENING The Service Guild of the First PrMbyteritn church is sponsoring a magic show" Thursday evening in 10 social room of the church which a open to the public. Ralph Pierce, the magician, will the drawing card and every one, otmg and old, rich and poor enjoys slight of hand performance and he baffling tricks of a magician. Although but twenty four years age, Mr. Pierce has had a world experlnece and has given his In- cresting performance before many otables.

He carries an enthusiastic ndorsement from President Roosc- elt's mother at Hyde Park and many other persons of prominence. Among his illusions are the ethrall balls," the "clocks and locks," and "floating princess," hich he gives as his finale is a riumph. He and only he can pre- ent Oils fantasy in silks. In hla inimitable style, he will rove to you the power of mind over natter. Through his travels he has rought many students Into the nternational Society of Junior Magicians.

He is assisted by his Ife the former Lois Lake, of Las egas, N. M. This evening of unusual enter- alnment Is open to all persons In- erested in slight of hand perform- nce and magic. TENT IS BY CIRCUS FANS OF IS the writer had paid $112.50. This included photographs.

It was in 1H3U that three brothers, Jacob, Solomon and Samuel first came to Kuck Grove township. Much historical data has bteij found concerning these men and their ancestors in Pennsylvania. Some of the Fisher men were in the Revolu- i nonary war and sold their larms. receiving continental money, which had depreciated so in value as to be worth almost nothing. Friends are circulating nominating IH'UUom (ov Attorney Edward J.

Sullivan as a candidate for county judge of Stephenson county at the special election to held Dec. 7. Mr. Sullivan is a former city attorney having served ihe city of Freeport in that capacity two years. It is understood that Mr.

Sullivan will be the only candidate on the Democratic ticket. WATER PUMPAGE HERE NOT NOT MUCH OVER NORMAL While nearby cities report unusual demands being made, on the pumping supply of city water during the continued heat wave, the Illinois Water Service company in Freeport has so far experienced no difficulty along that line, officials of the company said today. Yesterday's pumpage amounted to 1,800.000 gallons. Pressure locally remains good, which is a camplaint voiced in other cities while heavy pumpage is in progress. There ha? been less sprinkling of lawns in Freeport than in some communities due to the occasional ruins which have been enjoyed here.

PEARL CITYWANTS BALL GAME FOR NEXT SUNDAY The 1 Pearl City baseball team of the Northern Illinois league is anxious to book a game for next Sunday, to be played either at Pearl City or on a foreign fltld. Teams interested in booking a hardball game with Pearl City may phone Pearl City 59 or write to C. G. Miller, box 14(5, Pearl City. The club wants to book a good team and is prepared to take on all comers according to Manager Miller.

The Pearl City boys draw a bye in the league schedule this Sunday und hence would like to fill in the date with a tough team. KIWANIS MEMBERS TO PLAY GOLF THURSDAY AFTERNOON Members of the Freeport Kiwanis club will dispense with the regular Wednesday noon meeting and on Thursday afternoon will hold a golf tournament at the Freeport Country club, with a dinner at the close of plt.y. GHOST OF WILLIAM TAYLOR IS IN COURT ROOM TODAY Los Angeles. AUR. Rhost of William Desmond Taylor was back in the courtroom today.

Attorneys in the suit of Mrs. Margaret Shelby Fillmore for ViiO she alleges her mother, Mrs Charlotte Shelby, took from a joint deposit box recalled the film director's mysterious death when they asked prospective jurors: "if it develops during the trial that Mrs. Fillmore openly accused her mother of having something to do the Taylor case would that in any way prejudice you?" Mrs. yhelby is the mother of Mary Miles Minter, who was en- RUBI to Taylor when he was killed in 19'J2. FORESEES NEW ENROLLMENT RECORD AT UNIVERSITY Urbana.

111.. Aug. new enrollment record for the UniversiU of Illinois was visualized today a the registrar's office when it wa announced that 3.041 registration penults already had been issued ti new students. This number compared with 2,84 permits issued at the same time las year, indicating, university official a Miyhtly larger fall enrollmen than a ago, when 12,237 stu dents were entered. APPLICATIONS FOB MARRIAGE LICENSES PICNIC AT DAMASCUS The following families held a pic- niu in Phillips grove at Damascus Sunday: Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Moss. Mr. and Mrs. William Geiseman and Edithame.

Mr. and Mrs. William I Kastenbader, of Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy and Leslie At Freeporl Alvin Vowles, Freeport, over 21 Eloise Buss.

same, over Philip C. Westphal. Milwaukee, Wis. over 31 Mrs Annie Dies, Milwaukee. Wis 21 and Mr.

and Mrs. of Lanark. George Howard. The family biography, on which I Charles Helffrich. Ottawa, the historical secretary hac IGwalcona Murphy, same, ow ...31 SHEKS IHVORl'K Charging desertion since July 1936, Gioacchino Gagiardi.

Freeport, has filed action for divorce in circuit court against his wife, Ediih Gagliardi. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Green and WhMt. SCIENCE MAKES ADVANCEMENT ON PROTECTION OF HEALTH New York, Aug. Sid David Kramer, director of the intantile paralysis commission the Long Island college of medicine said today science is prepared, fo ihe first time in history, with wha it hcpes will be a method of protec tion agamst the disease. there is still much ex pi'nment to be done before we can say definitely that an effectiv method of control has been found there is no doubt but that soiei has made important advances alon this line during the past monUafi," Mud Or.

Kramer. few SINGLING PERFORMERS GUESTS AT DINNER AND MEETING HERE OF OLD SETTLERS The fortieth wedding anniversary wade and Clarissa Smith will be treat event among the colored ple. They are celebrating their NMdlng anniversary next Sunday, 22, at their home, 115 North Adalbert avenue. The Grecian room at Hotel Free- ort was the scene of an interesting arty last night when over 50 peo- le, most of whom were guests, en- oyed the installation of the first Tent" of the Circus Fans Associa- lon tt American to be formed in 'reeport. The "Tent," as the indi- Idual groups of the association are ermed.

was named the Dorothy Herbert Tent, and Miss Herbert, tar equestrienne of the Ringling- Barnus circus, was the guest of onor. The hosts of the evening, and the Irst officers of the local associa- ion, were Mr. and Mrs. W. J.

Tre- illian, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Selle and Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Johnson, and heir guests were the headliners mong the Ringling performers and number of members of the Cirus Fans organizations from other itles. Inasmuch as the working hours of ircus folks required their reap- at the show grounds ear- in the evening, the dinner was erved p. m. at tables dec- iritted with huge red' and 'white ilephants, checked red and white able cloths and red bouquets.

Big posters, picturing many of the clr- us people present, adorned the walls of the room. Miss Herbert was eated before a huge horseshoe of lowers and each one present was given a small figure of an Arabian lorse as a souvenir of the occasion. Mr. Selle presided as toastmaster and many of the guests responded a request for a word or two on ubjects relating to the circus or to he fans' organization. Prominent Guests Among the circus folks present were Arthur and Antoinette Concello, aerialists; Karl and Helen Wallenda, Maria Rasputin, Paul and Elsie Jung, Rudy and Erna Rudynoff, and Rudy, Dr.

J. F. Jergin, circus physician, Dexter W. bellows, press representative, Anna Hamilton, Mary Delbarg, Gloria and Bonnie Hunt, elephant trainers, Harold and Grayce Genders, Bluch tandolf. Carl Ringling, a grandson ol the Alf T.

Ringling. Circus fans from other cities present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Schmoeger, of Sterling; Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Flinn of Plymouth, T. T. Larkin, Sterling; Dr. and Mrs.

Tom Tormey, Madison, the latter a director of the National C. F. Nate Green, Chicago representative of the Billboard magazine, and S. Huntley creator of Mescal lice cartoons in the Chicago Daily Mews. A few local friends of hosts were also Music was furnished by the Truman orchestra.

HANDLtSS OfRt TO TROMBONE SOLOIST AT PICNIC Plans have been made to tain one of the largest lathtrlnfi in recent years at annual union of the Stophenwm County Old Settlers association which Is scheduled to be held at Cedarvllle tomorrow. A fine protrtm hu been arranged for the reunion and there is every Indication that several thousand from Stephenson county, as well scores from other counties and states, will attend the affair. The annual address will be delivered by Hon. Floyd B. Thompson, former justice of the Illinois supreme court and now a member of a lead- Ing Chicago law firm.

Mr. Thompson was at one time Democratic candidate for governor of Illinois. He is a forceful and entertaining sueaker, who is well versed In the topics of the day. The address of welcome will be given by Attorney Oscar K. Heard, Preeport, while Rev.

John Bruce, Freeport, will deliver the response. There will also be athletic events of various kinds and music will be furnished by the Cedar Cliff band. The annual election of officers will take place during the business session scheduled for tomorrow morning. There will be a lunch stand on the grounds the stand being in charge of the ladles of the M. E.

church, Special Feature As a special feature the committee in charge of the program hu secured the services of Evelyn Hll- ma Herrala, a child without hands or feet, who is an accomplished musician. Miss Herrala, a student at Marshall high school, Minneapolis, plays the trombone and piano and la scheduled to give several trombone selections at the Old Settlers' picnic tomorrow. The girl is a former pupil of Elmer Clingman, who started. her on a musical career while she waa ft pupil at Dowling school for crippled children at Minneapolis. She is said to be one of the finest musicians in the twin cities, despite her handicaps, and undoubtedly her offerings tomorrow will be enjoyed by those attending.

Today she holds first chair in the Marshall high school band and orchestra. Miss Herrala is called the "Modern Miracle" girl. HOTELS PUN TO PROSECUTE THOSE PRttlNG'W CREATE "WAR FUND" TO IN TAKING CARE OF CROOKS THINKS BRADY GANG IS STILL HOVERING ABOUT STRANGER ATTEMPTS ATTACK ON YOUNG FREEPORT GIRL Is Apparently Frightened Away As Child Screams; Police Investigate A 9-year-old Freeport girl waiting at the Illinois Central station at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon for her mother, was the victim of an attempted attack by a 50-year-old stranger, who led her by the arm to the nearby stock yards, and after striking her, ran away without further harming the child when a stranger approached. The man who appeared at the scene of the attempted attack, told the girl to run to the station and he would watch her and prevent her would-be attacker from pursuing. The child reported the affair to her father, who informed the police and Sergt.

E. C. Tavenner visited the railroad yards with other police officers in an effort to locate the stranger. The itinerant was described as about 50 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had bad teeth. One front tooth was missing.

He wore dark gray trousers, a light blue shirt anc 1 a light hat. He was not seen aftei running away when the child's rescuer appeared. The girl's forehead was found to be bruised where she had been struck by her assailant. Indianapolis, Aug. police sent out another alarm today be on the watch for the Al Brady gang after three armed men escaped from police at Vincennes last night and later from officers at Lawrenceville, 111.

State officers expressed the belief three were Alfred Brady, James Dalhover and Clarence Lee Shaffer, wanted for three murders and numerous holdups. The men seen last night were driv- ng a dusty, maroon coupe. BIBLE PARK CAMPMEETING HELD AT OREGON, WIS, Oregon, Aug. Bible park campmeetlng is now in progress at Oregon and will continue dally through Sept. 6.

There are three preaching services each day with a fine orchestra and choir. The Euroka Jubilee Singers, six colored folks, offer special music at the meetings. The camp is interdenominational. Rev. and Mrs Jack Linn are the evangelists in charge.

KEEPING SPARK OF LIFE ALIVE IN 14-OUNCE BABY Chicago, Aug. at Michael Reese hospital endeavored today to keep alive a tiny spark of life in Chicago's "cigar box" baby, a three-day-old girl, Weighing but 14 ounces at birth- Sunday child is one of the smallest on record here. She is the daughter of Mrs. Laura Schmoeller, wife of a truck driver. 111 YOU BY BOB BURNS NOT FBEEPOET MAN In the case against Sam Lotta who was fined $13.50 yesterday inj police court on a disorderly conduct, charge which involved asault.

the complainant was Robert Smith, oil Dakota, and not Robert There's nothin' I admire more than a man who deals with the lie and can handle situations diplo matically and keep everybody happy That's what I liked about Rev Tweedle. He had the only church in this town and had to handle al kinds of people, but he treated 'em all with equal consideration. One Sunday a lady came to Rev Tweedle after church and says "That plumber that sits in front me has such a terrible voice and he can't carry a tune and he insists on singing." She says, "He's ruin ing the services for me and you'l have 'ta give him another pew." Rev Tweedle says. "No, I can't do tha because he's liable to ask me why I moved him and it would hurt his feelings if I told him, but I'll tel you what I can do. I can ask him to join the choir." i Copy right 1937 Esquire Features, Inc.) USE Hard going is promised for all who pass bad checks or put confidence games on Freeport jotels.

Leading hotels throughout he state have established a "war und" to be used in running down, returning and prosecuting all such iffenders. In the past whenever i hotel was victimized the presecu- lon, and all the expense entailed, was strictly a problem of the individual hotel. Under the new plan the war 'und, to which leading hotels in Chicago and downstate contribute, employed for that purpose. Prosecution Is taken out of the hands of the victimized hotel and is administered through a protective committee made up of members of Illinois Hotel association and he Greater Chicago Hotel association. Within the past few weeks, In- itituting the campaign, five ar- reats have been One offender was traced, to California, arrested and returned to Chicago.

A arrested in Toledo, was to Rock Island for prosecu- ion. Another in Baltimore was nrought back to Chicago. Two others who worked a racket on a loop hotel Chicago were arrested before they tot out of town. Assures Prosecution In the past, when caught, the wrpretrator could often escape nrosecution by reimbursing the lotel for its loss. The new plan assures prosecution and eliminates "fix." In the past a hotel, rather go to added expense, would often write off the loss and let the matter drop.

The newly established "war hotel men say, is a form of mutual insurance the object of which is to make "hotel gypping" dangerous and highly unpopular. Phey expect that, with punishment certain, offenders will give hotels this state a wide berth. Already word has been passed, out among check shovers and confidence men that Illinois has be- iome a "hot The war fund, with its guarantee of 'pursuit, arrest, return and prose- ution no matter where the of- lender may take refuge is ex- sected to save the co-operating ho- thousands of dollars yearly by discouraging these practices. EXPECT LARGE THRONG TO ATTEND TRASK OUTING Many Prominent Persons Will Be At Picnic To Be Held Aug. 25 Rockford, 111.,, Aug.

Approximately 65,000 farm and city folk, attracted by several new features, including a tall corn contest, combination automobile and style show, and programs by half a dozen musical organizations, will converge on Andrews grove, 11 miles northwest of Rockford, next Wednesday, Aug. 25, for the annual Trask bridge picnic. Besides the above-mentioned events there will be tractor plowing, log chopping, bundle tying, husband ind hog calling contests, three baseball games and plenty to eat and drink for all. Admission and automobile parking, as usual, will be free. National Grange Master Louis J.

Taber, of Columbus, Ohio-, active in farm legislative activities at Washington, D. will deliver an address at 1 p. m. He will be introduced by E. A.

Eckert, of Mascoutah, state grange master. Three governors, Henry Horner of Illinois, Phil LaFollette of Wisconsin and Nelson G. Kraschel of Iowa, have been invited to the tall corn contest starting at 11:30 a. m. The latter two recently staged a corn derby at Des Moines with the Iowa governor exhibiting the tallest stalk.

The governors were urged to come to the Tm': bridge fete to see "some real corn" from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Any farmer attending the picnic is invited to enter the contest. A farm machinery exhibit exceeded by none save that at the state fair will be staged, with between 15 and 20 tractors on display. Between eight and ten of these will take part in the plowing contest. Musical organizations which will entertain picnickers include the 60- piece Boone county farm bureau band, Oregon junior American Legion drum and bugle corps, Jack Sweeney's German band of Rockford, and the Booster Four quartet of Beloit.

Wis. Freddie Schultz and his Dutch Masters of southern Wisconsin will play for dancing in the grange hall at night. INFANTILTPARALYSISTNO TYPHOID FEVER INCREASE Springfield, 111.. Aug. t.ft— Reports of new cases of typhoid fever and infantile paralysis brought concern to the state health department today.

Forty new cases of typhoid, distributed in 26 counties, were reported last week, giving the highest prevalence since 1933 with the main season for the disease to come in late August and September, Infantile paralysis also showed an upward, swing, with 32 cases reported last week. animals, almost microscopic ip. size, are the cruel food ol wfeale..