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Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 4

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dCl THE rftlDAY -MAftCtt 84,1933 NEWS OF THE DAY IN NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS I Mil -ir. TEN' TKAMS TO rAHTICIPATE IN AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Boy Scouts from four northwestern arid southern Wisconsin counties who are members of troops In the Ti S. Grant Area, Boy Scouts of America, will participate in the final first, aid contest which will be held In the Senior high school gymnasium in Freeport. this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Forty scouts who were from a group of over 300 scouts participating in the preliminary events during the past week, will represent their respective troops in the competitive drills tonight.

These scouts represent troops in Stephenson, JoDavicss and Carroll counties in Illinois and Grant county, Wisconsin. All teams participating in the contests win have five first aid problems with two physicians or nurses acting as judges in each feature. The problems to be given the scouts will involve all manner of first aid emergency treatments and will not be known to the contestants until they liave formed in line to Next Sunday IN NEARBY TOWNS PASTORS INVITE THE await the starting signal. Only one problem will be announced at a time. This will give every contestant, ample time to complete his problem.

6r. Charles B. Zlpf, of Freeport, will have charge of the judges in the contests, while David H. Dardle, also of Freeport will direct the entire Members of seven of the teams will arrive in Freeport shortly before 6 o'clock and will enjoy supper in the high school cafeteria. These boys will be accompanied by scout leaders and friends and it is expected that upwards of 50 will enjoy supper at the high school prior to the contest.

The ten teams to be represented at the meet are Trcjop No. 16, Winslow, winner of the Stephenson county preliminary meet which took place last Monday. Troop No. 43, Savanna, winner of the Carroll county preliminary meet lastTuesday. Troop No.

1 representing JoDavieSs county, this be ing the only troop in JoDaviess Troop No. 88. Lancaster, winner of the Grant county, preliminary contest conducted laax week. The following teams, second place winners in preliminary contests are also entered in the finals tonight. Freeporfr troops No.

3 and Lena troop No: 91; Savanna troop No, 41; Mt. Carroll-troop, No. Wis. No. 92, KIBLIC TO THESE SERVICES Kpplyattnst Evangelical Church Davis.

Mar. Lenten services at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning at St. Paul's Evangelical chUroh at Epplyanna, Pageant, and rehearsal Sunday afternoon. Y. P.

L. meeting next week Wednesday. Erna Singer, A. Winger, pastor, Pearl City Eben Ezcr Church Pearl City, 111., Mar. school will begin at 10 o'clock, and Lenten serlvces, to be conducted in English, at 11 a.

m. The subject for the sermon will be "The Kingdom of Righteousness," first, as proclaimed by the prophets of old; and second, as fulfilled in Christ, the king who came to bear witness of the truth; and third, as appealing to our personal, social and national life to take a stronger hold on the Lord who is our Rev. Max Schroedel, pastor. THREE TICKETS ARE IN RACE FOR OFFICES AT BROOKVILLE ELECTION Brookville. Mar.

annual township election to be held April 4, will no doubt bring out a large vote, as three candidates have filed petitions for the office of supervisor. Candidates on the three petitions filed are: Petition No. Pager. Brooks. Town H.

Garman. Kcmpin. Justice of the Allen. Petition No. H.

Diehl. Petition No. Byers. The first three on Petition No. 1 are Incumbents.

Visit at De Kalb Mr. and Mrn. Charles Welkor he dav Sunday at De Kalb MARJORIE Of FRANCIS SH'IMlft fADULlY, TO SUNDAY Miss MarjorlfiTschobd will appear on Sunday evening, March 20, at 7:30 in her first formal recital at Mt. Carroll since her arrival in Mt. Carroll as instructor in voice at Frances Shlmer Junior college last September.

She tvill be accompanied by Pnul G. Jones; member of the faculty oC the school of music of the University of Wisconsin, Miss Schobel has had musical training with dorno at the Clncin- i nail College of Music, Karleton llackett at the Chicago American I conservatory of Music and Camtlle Drcreus and Jean Morel at the American Conservatory in Fontaine- blcati, France. After concert appearances and study on scholarships with Karleton Hackett and CHAfttES WTNNE- BAGO ADVlSfitt, SPEAKER At MEETING TONIGHT Mt. Morris, 111., Mar. Keltner, farm advisor of Winnebago county, will address Mt.

Morris Kl- wanlans, and their rural friends at a dinner meeting to be held in the parlors of the here tonight. Methodist church MARJORIE SCHOBEL William S. Brade, of New York City, Miss Schobel held a position for three years on the faculty of the School of Music of Kansas State college, Manhattan, Kansas. For the two years succeeding, she was instructor of voice of the school of music of the University of Wisconsin, where she has become very well known, having taken excep- studcnt at the N. I.

State Teachers' college. Charles B. Underkoffler, of this place, and Mrs. John Bcightol, of Chambers Grove, received word of the passing of their sister, Mrs. Margaret Millbrandt, aged 66, at her home at Shamokin, Pa.

Mrs. soprano soloist of Christ Presbyterian church in Madison. In the spring of 1931 Miss Schobel went to Prance where she won a retroactive scholarship with the special honor "avec mention tres bien" at the American Conservatory much enjoyed during the past sum- SOAP DEMONSTRATION HELD AT ELIZABETH Elizabeth. Mar. Elisabeth meeting of the series ot soap making demonstrations being conducted in Jo Daviess county this month under the home bureau thrift plan is being held at the farm bureau office in this city this afternoon, commencing at 1:15 o'clock.

Not only are ways of making the common laundry soaps being shown but also the fancy, perfumed toilet varieties. The information for these meetings was gained by the county committee at a recent demonstration given here by a representative of the home bureau extension department of the University of Illinois. The local committee members then relay the information to the women of their community with similar sessions to the one being held in Elizabeth this afternoon. SEINE FORlARP; THEY FIND GOLDFISH Geneva, 111., Mar. of gold fish, some weighing about- pound, have been seined out of the old mill pond at Geneva by state scents while removing carp.

It is believed by natives of that city that the gold flsh got into the river via creek, their original home having been at the Evans game farm of here. Some believe, Hint the golden ftnners ci-iV'O from a pound on th'e L. J. Morns rtt.aU' where a dam' gave way a If. 1 vrars ago and let them into the bnxik.

This is the only stream in the state that is known to have had a gold standard all its own. ner nume cummuivni, j. Millbrandt was well known to many of Music at Fontainebleau. 'There older residents. Her last visit was she studied voice under Fella' Litvine, former Paris opera star, and took an opera course under Salignac, former opera star, who played opposite Emma Qalve, and was for years in the Metropolitan Opera, The following summer, 1932, Miss Schobel was selected again by the directors of the American Conservatory of Music at Fontainebleau to attend the summer session of that year.

Upon 'her return last September she came to Frances 13-YEAR OLD ROCHELLE GIRL RETURNS HOME Rochelle. 111., Mar. 24 Declaring that, she and a companion had been visiting at the home of her grand- mer. Miss Esther Garman, instructor in the local a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Bert Fraser, at Polo. Mrs. Qscar Rahn, Lima township, received word recently from her sister, Mrs. Duane Trumbull, residing at Los Angeles, In the region of the recent earthquake disaster, informing her of her safety. Mr, and Mrs.

A. T. Miller, residing at Reseda, in a letter to the former's brother, W. T. Miller, of this place, stated that the quakes were very "light in that section; they hardly realized what they were until they were past.

Mrs, Luella Tay.ior spent the week- at her home in Polo. A Savanna physician, en roum from that place to Freeport, skidded SACRED CANTATA TO BE PRESENTED IN MT, MORRIS LUTHERANjfUfrOH APRIL Several Well Known Solal'siS AMowf Those Oft Program This meeting will be observed as "farmer's night," an annual observance of the local club. Mr. Keltner, who is a former member of the Mt. Morris college faculty will talk of the problems confronting the present day agriculturist, and give his opinion of be hoped for from the present administration.

In the opinion of H. C. Bronson, president of the Klwanis club, this time is a particularly auspicious one for get-together meeting between' the operators of Ogle county farms and their neighbors, the business men of the village. "A new season and a new deal is before us," said Mr. Bronson.

"For the time, at least, our problems are identical. We are all looking at the immediate future with a hope of better things ahead." Music for the event will be furnished by the "Farmers' Orchestra," which was recruited for the occasion. Mrs. A. E.

Hecker will give a number of vocal solos, and Lester Palmer will amuse the assembled guests with a comedy trombone solo. The dinner will be prepared by the ladles of the Methodist church. HANOVER ELECTION ON APRIL 18 PROMISES TO BE RATHERJ3UIET EVENT Hanover, 111., Mar. spite of the fact that Hanover is to elect a mayor and all but one member of the city council this spring, the annual municipal election to take place here April 18 promises to be a quiet affair. With the time limit for filing petitions passed there is but one ticket in the field.

None of the present officials have their names on the ticket for re-election. Because of the resignation of Ellison Bertsch and Carl Morrison it is necessary to elect two successors for terms of one year each in addition to half the council for two years.and a mayor. Sherman Mclntyre Is the citizen's candidate for mayor, J. J. Miller, Dr.

E. F. Gollobith and Earl Ballein for the full two year terms and John Eadle and Wallace Wad- lelgh for the short terms to complete the vacancies. In addition to the two resigna- Mt, Morris, 111., Seven Last Words of Christ," a sacred cantata, will be presented at the Trinity Lutheran church here on Friday, April 1.7. Tills ment was given out today by J.

Leslie Pierce, who will conduct the chorus during the presentation. Among those who will appear in the cantata, which is sponsored by the Oregon Music club, are Jane Harris Stiles, soprano, of Oregon, Martin Schryner, tenor, of Polo, and Alex Foster, baritone, of Rockford. They will be featured in solos. The chorus of fifty voices under the'direction of Mr. Pierce, will be supported by an orchestra now under process of organization of Franklin Lundstrom, president of the Oregon Music club.

The cantata will be given by the same cast at the Presbyterian church at Oregon on Monday, April 14. Mr. Pierce also announces that he will give a joint recital with Miss Laura Fischer, pianist of son on Monday, March 27. The recital will be given under the auspices of the Oregon Music club, and will be held at, the Methodist Episcopal church. Members of the Music club Will HAVE BALL be admitted free, while the public is invited to pay a small admission fee, to hear the two noted musicians.

Mr. Pierce will: give several vocal solos, accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mt, Morris pianist.

SAVANNA MAN BUILDING MODERN HOUSE BOAT Savanna, 111., Mar. every convenience that a. cottage on land could have wlll be included in the house boat Charles Smith, Savanna, is building and that will soon ride the water of the Mississippi. The boat is 33 feet long and 10 feet wide. It has a cabin 20 feet long and 10 feet wide.

The front deck Is nix feet long and 10 feet wide and will be screened. The hull is thirty inch.es high and the cabin is seven i feet high. At each end of the boat) two poles have been to be used for radio aerials or.j as flag.poles. Material used in making the hull ptunnels is three-inch fir, with the bottom of two-inch cypress. The cabin and flooring are of white pine.

There are six windows, two on each i side and one at each end. At each I end is a glass door. The cabin is equipped with a lavatory, kitchenette, and a large Hv-' ing room. The living room can be divided in two separate rooms if so desired. The hull will be painted with the cabin in white trimmed in green.

The interior of the house boat will be painted white. Mr. Smith expects to have'the FIRST GAME Witt PROBABLY BE WITH LANARK BLUE SOX Elizabeth, 111., March every town in this part of the state is making arrangements to have a baseball club this season and the Savanna Ordnance depot, better known as the proving grounds, is to be no exception. According -to Manager Chester Parker, the civilian employes at the federal proving grounds will have a fast club and activities are soon to get Under way In preparation for the season. A meeting is to be held soon to make necessary plans and practice will start as soon as the weather permits.

Pete Pollock will probably the main twirler for the nine while Ordery Hunt is scheduled perform behind the bat. Joe Pollock has been selected as 1933 captain of the team but the infield and outfield Will probably not be definitely known for a time. Work will also be started at.once to prcpare.a schedule and the first game may be with the Lanark Blue Sox, if present plans materialize. CONTEST TO TAKE PLACE IN SHANNON SCHOOL TONIGHT Shannon, 111.. March preliminary contest in declamations, orations and essays will be held in the gymnasium this evening.

There are fifteen contestants and the winners will take part in the coun- ty 66htest td be held in April, The community club will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. Gleif fcfdfrieief, the first week in April, -dtiarlea Koy entertained, a number of his friends at his home on Tuesday evening. Several from For- reltc-n attended, After games a dainty lunch was served by the host. The seventh and eighth grade pupils enjoyed a bob sled ride on Wednesday evening, later going to the home of their teacher, Clifford Itepfer, where they enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs, Hcpfcr. James Kreider was taken to a local hospital In Freeport Wednesday evening for an emergency operation for appendicitis.

Late reports are that he is doing as well as can be expected. His mother, Mrs, Cora Kreider, is with him. The juniors have selected their play, "The Ghost's Paradise" which will be given in April, the date to be' decided on later. Miss Morein is coaching the cast ill its practice. Glenn Erdmeier, highway patrolman, has been succeeded by Paul Hepner, of Lanark.

Glenn has been a faithful officer since his appointment three years ago, but the victor claims the spoils. PEARL HOLD VARIETY SHOWER FOR MRS. RUTH WOESNER Pearl City, III, Mar. Ardath Walrad and Mrs. Edward Toll- ineyer entertained the Bridge club at the home of Mrs.

Tollmeycr on Tuesday night, the occasion being a variety shower for Mrs, Ruth Woesner, who was recently married. The evening was spent very pleasantly, and Mrs, Woesncr received many useful gifts from her friends. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The Herman PlagV family moved to their new home, near Lanark on Thursday. Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Klitz. of Pecatonica, were visitors at the Henry Althafer 1 h6me on Wednesday. Lamb school community win sponsor- a pie social oft Friday night at the schdol house. A good program has been prepared for the evening oy the several families who are taking part.

R6V. M. Beck was called to Winslow to officiate at the funeral services of the late Mrs. J. Zipsle on Friday afternoon.

Mf, and Mrs. John Dltzler were Freeport Visitors on Tuesday, call- Ing on Sam Ditzler, who is so critically ill at his home on Jefferson street. Miss Vivian Brown, the primary teacher, has been suffering from an Infection in her eye, and is at her home, near DeKalb. Mrs. Orin Heine is spending the week with her sister, Mrs.

Herman, who resides near Freeport. The Lllerary conlest will be held at the high school assembly room oil Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Miss Sarah Lahre, who has been spending4he winter at Lena, is visiting at the George Walrad home. LANARK HOLDS MEETING Lanark, 111., Mar. Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist, church were entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

J. Collins. After an interesting program a social hour was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Plagcr ol Pearl City, who recently purchased the Cal Auran property in east Lanark moved into their new home Thursday afternoon. The "Church of Ladles held a doughnut sale Thursday with a special delivery service. The Church of the Brethren will have a special business meeting Thursday evening. Miss Elizabeth Zuck who is an instructor in the Pecatonica schools, is expected home over this week end. William Clyde Whitlock, II.

Forest City, N. born this year, has 10 living grandparents. 29 E. Main St. Main 2704 AT STORI KROGER'S-LIVE COFFEE Jewel Brand 3 49 farm home of Joseph D.

Herb on Sunday afternoon, his car landing upturned near a fence. After Severn I adjustments, the doctor, who was alone and uninjured, was able to resume his journey. At the recent Democratic central committee meeting held at Oregon, Robert H. Garman, local township clerk, was one of the eleven county delegates elected to the supreme and circuit judicial convention to be held in the near future at Dixon. Mr.

and Mrs. Ira Schnee were pleasantly surprised on Wednesday evening when the following neighbors arrived to enjoy the evening with them at their home several miles north of the village: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dampman and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Lewis Flock and daughter, Esther, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Paul and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Salier, Mr, and Mrs. Eber Beck, Lamert Kramer and John Bowman. The occasion also marked the 70th birthday anniversary of Mr. Schnee. SAVANNA MAN" APPOlFED HIGHWAY POLICEMAN to home chelle last night.

The companion, remained in to the girl's Margaret Hcimert, Chicago, according story. -In addition to the two resigna- flnisned and rea dy to launch tions this spring the following three i city council members' terms expire this year: John L. Mason, George Unangst and Mason Pierce. VENERABLE RESIDENT" OF STERLING DIES Sterling, 111., Mar. Laura D.

John, 90, a resident of Sterling from the time she was seven years old, died. She was born in New Holland, and made the early in April. The earth weighs 000,000.000,000 tons. trip the here 83 years Ohio river to ago by way of Cairo, 111., the Mississippi to Albany, 111., and then overland. SOMETHING TO REM Savanna, 111., Mar.

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